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Resilient AF with Alex Fresh

This is not just a shoot the shit podcast, Alex has a mission and it's to help raise the vibe! You'll hear captivating stories of resilience from abuse, trauma, foster care, prison, std's, death, suicide and more with a new guest each week. Alex is truly striving to help connect people who have been through likewise situations to see there is hope through healing, and how to seek resources to do so. You can hear a new episode every Monday @ 12pm pst. Join the gang on social @resilientaf3 @thatdreas
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Episodes

ALEX: "NONE OF THEM WERE NUDE"

Today, Alex kicks off the cast by talking about something she changed with it. Then wastes no time getting into her Peak & Pit- a segment where she shares a personal high and low of her week. Then, never fails to disappoint on the Ask Alex question and this week is no different. The resilient guest is Brittany Rose. She shares her story about a car accident she was in at the age of 17, how she survived that and an abusive relationship, and what life is like now. That’ll wrap it up for the ca...

Feb 04, 202544 min

ALEX: "YOU LOOK LIKE A DUMMY"

WELCOME BACK!! After a month and half hiatus, Alex is back with a brand new episode kicking it off with a life update, peaks and pits, and talks about something she noticed in the dating scene....all that before a brand new resilient guest interview. This week we have Jess, and she speaks on grief from losing her younger sister to a rare reaction to alcohol. An episode you truly won't want to miss. Follow the gang, @resilient.asf @thatdreas @prodigy_wa @hot_mess_jess_1981

Jan 27, 202546 min

ALEX: "WE NEED A SAFE WORD FOR REP******S."

Kick off your week with a brand new episode with a very special resilient guest interview featuring Past Life Regression Hypnotherapist, Daylee Rose. Make sure to follow the crew @resilientaf3 @thatdreas @daylee.rose www.dayleerose.com Mental Health Resources: www.psychology.com www.psychologytoday.com www.nimh.nih.gov www.betterhelp.com Suicide and Crisis Helpline: Call or text the # 988 www.988lifeline.org

Dec 10, 202440 min

ALEX: "SHE WAS MY RIDE OR DIE"

Kick off your week with a new kid on the block, Alex‘s daughter Bella joins her for the cast today. They go through their peaks and pits. Answer the Ask Alex and the special resilient guest interview is none other than, BELLA! Make sure to follow the crew @resilientaf3 @thatdreas @bellaraetillman Mental Health Resources: www.psychology.com www.psychologytoday.com www.nimh.nih.gov www.betterhelp.com Suicide and Crisis Helpline: Call or text the # 988 www.988lifeline.org...

Dec 03, 202454 min

ALEX: "GET THAT THING OFF ME!”

Skeeyee, after a two week break, we back and the party is here...a little late, but definitely worth the wait! Alex and Branden discuss their juicy Peaks & Pits, SPICY Ask Alex, and then wrap it up with the resilient guest interview. This week's guest is Matt Johnsen. Matt lost his wife of 24 years April 2023 to breast cancer. He talks about how he navigated life after receiving the diagnosis, and what life is like for him now. Make sure to follow the crew @resilientaf3 @thatdreas @mjjohnsen...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 5Ep. 12

ALEX: "I'M NOT VOTING"

Kick off your week with the best of episodes as Branden is off to Sema this week, he will be back next! The resilient guest interview is a widow and lost her husband to asthma with 2 young girls and talks about how she navigated that experience and what life has been like after. Alex wraps up the cast by playing a Cardi B clip of her endorsing Kamala Harris at one of her rally's and she embarrassed TF out of herself by not remembering anything she was fed to say. Make sure to follow the crew @re...

Nov 04, 202435 min

BRANDEN: “EWW THAT’S A PEE-PEE NEXT TO…….NOPE!”

Kick off your week with the cast as they discuss the high’s and lows of theirs in ‘Peaks & Pits’. The ‘Ask Alex’ question this week is a juicy one...find out what their red flags are! The guest interview this week is our very own Branden Graye for part 2 of a story he shares and why he is resilient. They wrap up the cast with a follow up on the Diddy conspiracy. Make sure to follow the crew at @resilientaf3 @thatdreas @brandengraye. Want to be a guest? Email us at resilientaf3@gmail.com...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 12 min

ALEX: "YOU CAN'T SAY THAT BRANDEN!"

Start your week with the crew while they kick off the cast with discussing their peaks and pits and the spicy Ask Alex question, find out what a gondola and a cemetery have in common. The guest interview this week is our very own Branden Graye. He discusses more of his story of resilience just before they wrap it up with a conspiracy about the reptile imposter humans! Make sure to follow the crew at @resilientaf3 @thatdreas @brandengraye

Oct 21, 20241 hr 9 min

BRANDEN: "I'M ALMOST A FLAT-EARTHER NOW"

Kick off your week with the crew as they dive right into their Peaks & Pits where Alex shares what went through the floor of her master bathroom that landed right on her kitchen stove, and where Branden shares what is a non-negotiable for his tattoo work. They’re back on the SPICY Ask Alex grind where you’ll hear what immediately gets them going. They also dive deep into the Diddy debacle and discuss whether Diddy do it, or Diddy not. We all know the answer. This week’s resilient guest, Chev...

Oct 14, 20241 hr 27 min

ALEX: "MY WORLD GOT TURNED UPSIDE DOWN"

Today the crew kicks off the cast talking about Alex's BestBuy experience, then straight into peaks and pits where you’ll hear all about Alex's Arizona trip and Branden's Zoz wellness adult summer camp trip. For Ask Alex this week, it can be a little touchy for some people but all we ask is have an open mind. Our resilient guest interview is a mental health therapist, her name is Anna and she brings a wealth of knowledge and clarity on mental health in general. Then they wrap it up by telling us...

Oct 07, 20241 hr 10 min

BRANDEN: "CALL THE POLICE"

This week the Alex and Branden dive right into their Peaks & Pits both about their car - find out how Alex got SCREWED and why Branden got junk in his trunk. The Ask Alex this week does not disappoint while not having a resilient guest does. Instead, Alex and Branden discuss mental health and their awareness and personal experiences with it. Make sure to follow the crew @resilientaf3 @thatdreas @brandengraye psychology.com betterhelp.com

Sep 23, 202440 min

ALEX: "THE PIT IS PITTIN'"

There's only one thing this week Alex has to say. Make sure to follow the team @resilientaf3 @thatdreas @brandengraye @bennettknows

Sep 16, 20242 min

ALEX: "SHE WAS A KAREN"

This week the crew kick things off with a brand new segment called the Monday Morning Munchees with Bennett! This week he brings Cup Noodles Campfire Smores! Following a tasty snack, the trio jumps into Peaks and Pits: Bennett finds out that he may be the "problem," with some self reflection he's looking forward to visiting his hometown Providence, Rhode Island at the end of the week. Alex discusses taking care of his son following a motorbike incident and frets over another encounter with anoth...

Sep 09, 202428 min

BENNETT: "WE BOTH GOT FIRED LAST YEAR"

This week the crew kicks it off with discussing what Labor Day even is, right into their Peaks & Pits where Bennett has the back to work blues and Alex got to sailgate over to the stadium and watch the opening UW college football game. Ask Alex may not be spicy this week, but it’s definitely juicy! The resilient guest this week, Meron talks about his struggles with drugs, alcohol and how he’s doing today. Find out who wins as they wrap up with another game of trivia - Alex vs Branden! Make s...

Sep 02, 202455 min

ALEX: "I Was Trying To Steal This Range Rover"

This week the crew kicks it off with a warm reminder of the newest cast member, Branden Graye. The jump right into their peaks and pits where Bennett shares how his 2000 party went. Alex shares why an old guy thought she was stealing a Range Rover and Branden is there for the giggles. The Ask Alex question this week couldn’t be spicier, you won’t want to miss it. The resilient guest this week talks about childhood trauma, SA, DV, addiction, recovery and how she got clean. The crew wraps up with ...

Aug 27, 20241 hr 19 min

BENNETT: “Executive Peanut Gallery"

Alex Fresh and BennettKnows kick off the podcast with some very exciting news! With the silly introduction of Branden Graye aka the executive peanut gallery, the podcast goes from two to three hosts once again! Let's give the resilient Branden a warm welcome as he embarks on this journey! Alex and Bennett get into their pits and peaks - while Bennett raves over a recent opportunity he looks to the crew for assistance on some much needed Y2K fashion and Alex raves over her new gang ... but you'll...

Aug 19, 20241 hr 6 min

ALEX: "Mercury Is Still In The Microwave"

Alex Fresh and BennettKnows kick off the podcast without hesitation by jumping into Peaks and Pits - Bennett celebrates a minor win at work and shattered another TV while Alex reveals the new color of her car while tripping over the struggles of "mercury in microwave". They say, "age ain't nothing but a number" but Alex and Bennett are proving that saying right, or wrong in this week's Ask Alex! This week Riah joins the podcast to share her resilient story about getting over domestic violence in...

Aug 12, 202443 min

BENNETT: “Alex’s M2-3’s & M80”

Alex Fresh and BennettKnows kick off this week's podcast with a little announcement before jumping into peaks and pits; Bennett enjoys a bubble bath following a long week at work and Alex's car nearly catches on fire leading to her appreciation for the men in her life! This week Bennett has a personal question for 'Ask Alex' and you'll never guess what bit him and why he needs help! Following his three-part resilient interview with his wife, Loyd joins the cast one more time to share his experie...

Aug 05, 202447 min

Don't Let The Beg Bugs Bite!

Alex Fresh and BennettKnows kick off this week's podcast with a little announcement before jumping into peaks and pits; Bennett enjoys a bubble bath following a long week at work and Alex's car nearly catches on fire leading to her appreciation for the men in her life! This week Bennett has a personal question for 'Ask Alex' and you'll never guess what bit him and why he needs help! Following his three-part resilient interview with his wife, Loyd joins the cast one more time to share his experie...

Jul 29, 20241 hr 1 min

Once In A Full Moon!

This week Alex and Bennett kick things off discussing the Full Moon and the weird energy it often brings before going into their personal peaks and pits; Bennett's working through Amazon's Prime week and Alex looks forward to being an "empty-nester". After joining a gang, a listener 'Ask's Alex,' if she's in a new relationship based off her latest Instagram stories leading to a conversation about being single and relationships on social media. Following their individual interviews, Shorty and Lo...

Jul 22, 202457 min

Running Red Lights!

This week Alex and Bennett kick off the ‘cast in tears, Alex from laughing so hard at Bennett barfing from having the worst case of scooby snacks of his life (lol) Then they discuss the highs and lows of their week in a segment they do every single week called ‘Peaks & Pits’. After that rollercoaster, it’s time for ‘Ask Alex’. I overheard Alex say this week’s question has been one of her favorites. On a scale from 1-10 of - ‘I’m sorry,……what??!’ it’s roughly 117. This weeks resilient guest, ...

Jul 15, 202451 min

Welcome To The Gang

This week Alex Fresh and BennettKnows jump right into peaks and pits; Bennett geared up to be the ultimate wingman and worked even though it didn't go as planned and his pit was what he left behind, a party foul leading to extreme hanger! Alex comes in hot with two peaks; the first being a wonderful trip to Zion and the second, she joined a gang! Not that kind of gang, but still exciting! During this week's 'Ask Alex' the duo discuss dating men that wear make-up, could you? Would you? Alex's bes...

Jul 08, 202450 min

Right Off The Bat!!!

Alex Fresh and BennettKnows kick off the podcast asking is it 'right off the bat,' or 'right off the back'? Jumping into peaks and pits, you'll never guess what Bennett did over the week but it will leave you and Alex with second hand embarrassment and Alex went to the movies but she wasn't impressed! During this week's Ask Alex, the duo discuss good and bad spells leading to a rant from your favorite witch! Finally this weeks special guest Samantha joins us to tell her resilient story about dom...

Jun 25, 20241 hr 8 min

In The Thick Of It!

This week during the Peaks & Pits, Bennett shares a tragic and heartbreaking story about something that happened to a friend of his this week. Our thoughts and well wishes are with him and his family. Alex shares that she started offering birth chart readings for people and it’s been the highlight of her week - numbers are her jam! Speaking of zodiac and astrology, she chose the question for Ask Alex this week - someone wrote in asking who she thinks the overall best and worst zodiac signs a...

Jun 17, 20241 hr 5 min

We Kiss And Tell

This week Alex and Bennett got sumtin’ to say! So they jump right into their peak and pits for the week where Bennett explains how hard it’s been getting back into the grind after vaca and Alex being able to say say ‘I told ya so.’ Alex’s peak and pit seem to be wrapped up in one lately, but this week, she seems to have brought a little more tea to the party than normal. Grab a cup, a croissant and get comfy cause this one is wild. This week on Ask Alex, you know how they do, they be keepin’ it ...

Jun 10, 202427 min

Vacation Withdrawals!

From being 'shadow-banned' to the everchanging algorithm, Alex Fresh and BennettKnows kick off the podcast sharing their frustrations with Instagram! During pits and peaks, Bennett raves over his trip to Aruba but it's what he couldn't bring back to America that was his pit! Alex still hasn't bounced back from her trip to Mexico but looks forward to a passion project that will help her heal! During 'Ask Alex' the duo take a trip down memory lane to revisit some of the toxic moments they've learn...

Jun 06, 202430 min

Not the Pillow Princess!

What's up with the big red truck!? Alex Fresh kicks off the show reflecting on what her truck means to her following her recent divorce. During Pits and Peaks, BennettKnows prepares for his trip to Aruba and Alex Fresh reminisces her trip to Mexico but somewhere in the middle they both found themselves sick! From a very specific word to the pillow princess and more, the duo discuss turn offs in the bedroom in this week's 'Ask Alex'. Nicki Minaj was arrested in Amsterdam last week and we have a l...

May 29, 202429 min

You Should Go And Love Yourself!

Alex Fresh kicks off the podcast soaking up some sun in Mexico before diving into Peaks and Pits! BennettKnows' is starting a new chapter with his own vacation and a new apartment and although she's enjoying her vacation, Bennett dares her to get to know some of the guys at her resort! This week Bennett shares a resilient story about childhood, struggling with his sexuality and how he learned to love himself! Make sure you follow the podcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@resilientaf3⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

May 20, 202432 min

One Woman's Trash Is The Next Man's Treasure!

Alex Fresh kicks off the podcast expressing her feelings with Mother's Day while reflecting on the current relationship that she has with her mother. During Peaks and Pits, BennettKnows talks working with robots leading him to celebrate all weekend and Alex's pit proves one woman's trash, is the next man's treasure! During this week's 'Ask Alex' the duo take a trip back in time to change one decision they made in their lives - Alex would be a baller and Bennett would be a hoe! Finally, Alex wrap...

May 14, 202445 min

What's In The Box!?

Alex Fresh kicks off the podcast updating BennettKnows on everything going down with Boeing! Apparently a piece of an aircraft landed in the yard of a lawyer that's already suing the company! After some laughs, the duo talk about their pits and peaks of the week; Bennett struggles with a hangover following Cinco De Mayo but completed everything on his to-do-list. You’ll never believe the level of petty and exactly what Alex’s ex gave her over the weekend! Next the duo discuss if it’s appropriate...

May 06, 20241 hr 16 min
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