Flourishing After Adversity: The Power of Small Steps
In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome discusses the importance of taking small, consistent steps to rebuild strength and resilience after facing adversity. Laura explains how the gradual process of change is more effective than attempting drastic overhauls, which can trigger fear and stall progress.

Listeners will learn how small actions can help in developing a growth mindset, uncovering inner strengths, and creating new opportunities. Laura introduces the iCope2Hope 3-Step Resilience Framework and the iCOPE Problem-Solving Method to provide structure for those navigating tough times. She also shares practical five-minute daily practices to enhance everyday resilience and a real-life success story for inspiration. The episode aims to motivate individuals to transform pain into purpose through steady, meaningful efforts.
00:00 Introduction: Starting Over After Adversity
01:38 The Power of Small Steps
03:31 Developing a Growth Mindset
04:43 Discovering Your Superpowers
05:51 Thinking Outside the Box
06:29 The iCOPE Problem-Solving Method
08:02 Strengthening Everyday Resilience
08:46 Real-Life Transformation: Sue's Story
09:40 The Pottery Wheel: Lessons in Resilience
10:31 Conclusion and Recap

Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day https://www.icope2hope.com/reframe

iCope2Hope 3-Step Resilience Framework: https://bit.ly/FrameworkRoadmap

Website: iCope2Hope: From Hardship to Hope https://www.icope2hope.com

Move Beyond Adversity Blog: https://www.icope2hope.com/blog

Free Newsletter: Wednesday’s Resilient Recharge https://www.icope2hope.com/newsletter

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