Flourishing After Adversity

By Laura Mangum Broome

If you've experienced grief, illness, loss, or life-altering setbacks—and you're ready to reclaim your joy—this podcast is for you.

Hosted by Laura Mangum Broome, Resilience Coach

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The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.

Flourishing After Adversity episodes:

September 24, 2025 S1:E20 Is Your "No" Wisdom or Fear? How to Tell the Difference
Wisdom or Fear: Understanding the Power of 'No' After Adversity

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome explores the complexity of saying 'no' and how to discern whether it's rooted in wisdom or fear.
Listeners will learn tools to make clearer decisions, using the iCope2Hope resilience framework and the iCOPE problem-solving method. Practical scenarios and thought-provoking questions help differentiate between protective wisdom and limiting fear, encouraging growth and resilience.
Additionally, Laura offers a free resource, 'Reframe the Spiral,' to help shift negative thoughts. Tune in to turn setbacks into stepping stones toward healing, growth, and joy.

00:00 Introduction: Wisdom or Fear?
00:28 Welcome to the Flourishing After Adversity Podcast
01:14 Understanding the Power of 'No'
02:53 The Cost of Fear-Based Decisions
03:14 Introducing the iCope2Hope Resilience Framework
04:55 Practical Scenarios: Wisdom vs. Fear
05:36 Questions to Identify Fear
06:19 Empowering Yourself with Thoughtful Yeses
06:38 Recap and Final Thoughts
07:31 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
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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September 22, 2025 S1:E19 Live Without Regrets: 3 Ways to Change Course Today
Flourishing After Adversity: Transforming Regret into Action

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome, a Resilience Coach and author, discusses how to minimize regrets and embrace change. She provides three actionable strategies: radical acceptance, using the iCOPE decision method, and living by your priorities.
Laura emphasizes starting from where you are, focusing on what's within your control, and taking small, meaningful steps. She introduces a five-day no-regret sprint challenge to help listeners make progressive changes in their lives. Practical examples and motivational tips are provided to inspire listeners to choose better over bitter and to act now for a regret-free future.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
01:47 The Power of Radical Acceptance
04:00 The iCOPE Decision Method
05:49 Living Your Priorities
06:59 Handling Roadblocks and the No Regret Sprint
08:37 Recap and Final Thoughts
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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September 10, 2025 S1:E18 The Injustice of Injustice: When to Let Go Of Fairness to Heal & Grow
Radical Acceptance: Healing Through Life's Injustices

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome discusses how to overcome feelings of betrayal, rejection, and unfairness. She introduces the concept of radical acceptance to help listeners move forward and reclaim their peace.
The episode outlines why injustice feels doubly painful and provides strategies for releasing bitterness and taking control of one's own healing. Broome shares practical steps for shifting focus from past hurts to present actions and emphasizes the importance of necessary endings for personal growth. Listeners are also invited to download a free guide, 'Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day.'

00:00 Introduction to Overcoming Injustice
00:14 Welcome and Host Introduction
00:42 Today's Topic: The Injustice of Injustice
01:07 Free Guide for Coping Strategies
01:32 Understanding the Pain of Injustice
02:33 Radical Acceptance: What It Is and Isn't
03:11 Common Patterns in Dealing with Unfairness
04:02 The Cost of Refusing to Accept Reality
04:45 Applying Radical Acceptance in Personal Relationships
05:40 Workplace Injustice and Radical Acceptance
06:30 Wisdom in Choosing Battles
08:10 Practical Steps for Radical Acceptance
09:29 Seeking Support and Final Thoughts
10:17 Episode Recap and Closing Remarks
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
Join Newsletter: Wednesday’s Resilient Recharge https://www.icope2hope.com/newsletter

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September 03, 2025 S1:E17 Rediscovering Joy After Loss and Adversity
S1:E17 Rediscovering Joy After Adversity

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome explores the profound question: 'Will I ever feel joy again after loss or setbacks?'
Laura shares her insights on how grief reshapes our identity but doesn't erase it, and how rediscovering our inner strengths can lead to new, unexpected forms of joy. She discusses common traps that keep people stuck in grief and provides five practical steps to begin reclaiming joy in daily life. Laura also introduces her free guide, 'Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day,' and encourages listeners to take actionable steps towards healing and growth.

00:00 Introduction: The Hidden Question of Joy After Loss
00:35 Today's Topic: Finding Joy After Setbacks
00:56 Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral Guide
01:20 Understanding Grief and Loss of Joy
02:08 Redefining Joy After Loss
03:28 Personal Story: Finding Hope Through Tragedy
03:50 The iCope2Hope Framework: Discovering Your Superpowers
05:18 Practical Steps to Rediscovering Joy
07:40 Action Steps and Journal Prompts
08:23 Closing and Resources
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
Book a 15-min Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/icope2hope/15-min-call

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August 27, 2025 S1:E16 How to Stop Being Afraid of Change
Conquering the Fear of Change: Steps to Embrace Transformation

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome discusses overcoming the fear of change and its commonality. She outlines five actionable steps to move forward with courage: radical acceptance, identifying strengths from past challenges, reframing uncertainty as a blank canvas, focusing on controllable factors, and defining personal freedom.
Laura shares her personal experiences with significant life changes and provides resilience strategies to help listeners reclaim power and pursue their dreams. The episode also highlights a free resource, 'Reframe the Spiral,' to help manage negative thoughts during times of uncertainty.

00:00 Introduction: Embracing Change
00:46 Sponsor Message: Reframe the Spiral
01:18 Personal Story: Overcoming Life-Altering Events
03:03 Step 1: Radical Acceptance
04:07 Step 2: Finding Strength in Past Struggles
04:45 Step 3: Reframing the Unknown
05:31 Step 4: Focusing on Control
06:15 Step 5: Defining Freedom
07:00 Conclusion and Recap
07:40 Final Thoughts

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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9min
August 20, 2025 S1:E15 How to Stay in the Present When Your Mind Chases What-Ifs
Four Resilience Tools to Stop a 'What-If' Spiral

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome shares four resilience tools to stop a 'what-if' spiral that hijacks peace of mind. Laura introduces tools from her iCope2Hope Resilience Framework and iCOPE Problem Solving Method to help listeners shift from anxiety to present-focused action. The tools include: Catch and Challenge the Thought, Anchor in the Now with Sensory Actions, Use the Most-Likely Lens, and Take One Small Purposeful Step. She also offers a free guide, 'Reframe the Spiral,' with additional coping strategies for reclaiming peace.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
00:58 Understanding the 'What-If' Spiral
03:06 Resilience Tool 1: Catch the Thought, Then Challenge It
04:12 Resilience Tool 2: Anchor Yourself in the Now
05:17 Resilience Tool 3: Use the Most-Likely Lens
06:14 Resilience Tool 4: Take One Small Purposeful Step
06:53 Bonus Tool: Replace 'What If' with 'Even If'
07:16 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
Join Newsletter: Wednesday’s Resilient Recharge https://www.icope2hope.com/newsletter

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9min
August 13, 2025 S1:E14 How to Simplify Decisions During Setbacks
S1:E14 Simplifying Decisions During Setbacks: One Step at a Time

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome offers crucial guidance for those feeling overwhelmed by decision-making in the face of adversity.
Laura explains why decision-making becomes difficult after setbacks and provides a step-by-step method to simplify it. Listeners will learn how to identify what’s within their control, take small actionable steps to move forward, and navigate through mental fog. The episode also offers a free resource, 'Reframe the Spiral,' to help shift negative thoughts and reclaim one's day.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
00:23 Today's Topic: Simplifying Decisions During Setbacks
01:06 Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral
01:46 Understanding Decision Paralysis
02:20 The Myth of the Full Plan
03:35 Radical Acceptance and Control
04:54 What Doesn't Work: Panic Mode
05:24 Action Steps for Decision Simplification
06:04 Real Life Example: Overcoming Illness
06:42 Decision-Simplifying Toolkit
07:20 Recap and Final Thoughts
07:58 Closing Remarks
Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day https://www.icope2hope.com/reframe
iCope2Hope 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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9min
August 06, 2025 S1:E13 Heartbreak and Hope: A Conversation That Can Change Everything
S1:E13 Heartbreak and Hope: A Conversation That Can Change Everything

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome shares a poignant story of Heartbreak and Hope meeting at a crossroads, symbolizing the choice between remaining stuck in pain and moving forward with resilience.
Through the tale, Laura introduces the iCope2Hope Resilience Framework, a 3-step process to help individuals develop a growth mindset, discover their inner strengths, and embrace new perspectives for a meaningful future. Listeners are encouraged to download resources like 'Reframe the Spiral' for actionable coping strategies and are reminded that even in the face of adversity, they always have choices.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
00:24 A Story of Heartbreak and Hope
01:25 The Encounter at the Crossroads Bench
02:11 Heartbreak's Struggle and Hope's Wisdom
04:10 The Power of Choice and Gratitude
07:01 Introducing the iCope2Hope Resilience Framework
07:26 Three Steps to Reclaiming Strength and Hope
08:15 Recap and Final Thoughts
09:06 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day https://www.icope2hope.com/reframe
iCope2Hope Resilience Framework: https://bit.ly/FrameworkRoadmap
Website: iCope2Hope: From Hardship to Hope https://www.icope2hope.com
Move Beyond Adversity Blog: https://bit.ly/blogpowerofchoice
Free Newsletter: Wednesday’s Resilient Recharge https://www.icope2hope.com/newsletter

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10min
July 30, 2025 S1:E12 How to Reinvent Yourself After a Major Setback
Reinventing Yourself After a Major Setback

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome guides midlife women through the journey of reinvention after life's significant setbacks, such as grief, illness, and unexpected changes. Laura shares her own story of overcoming multiple life-changing events and introduces her iCope2Hope 3-Step Resilience Framework. She emphasizes the importance of small, brave steps, processing over mere positivity, and offers practical tools and support for creating a meaningful next chapter in life. Listeners are also invited to download a free guide and book a clarity call for personalized support.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
00:28 Today's Topic: Reinventing Yourself After a Setback
02:34 The Reality of Reinvention
05:00 The iCope2Hope 3-Step Resilience Framework
06:11 Empowering Support for Strong Women
07:52 Recap and Next Steps
Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day https://www.icope2hope.com/reframe
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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July 23, 2025 S1:E11 Radical Acceptance: Why It's the Key to Peace After Pain
Radical Acceptance: Why It's the Key to Peace After Pain

In this episode of the Flourishing After Adversity podcast, host Laura Mangum Broome delves into the concept of radical acceptance. She explains how accepting reality, even when it's painful, can lead to healing, growth, and joy. Laura outlines the four benefits of radical acceptance—relief from emotional suffering, a clearer mind for better decisions, freedom from the past, and the ability to flourish. She shares her personal journey through multiple adversities and offers practical steps for applying radical acceptance in everyday life. Listeners are encouraged to download her free guide, 'Reframe the Spiral,' to help shift negative thoughts and reclaim their days. Laura invites those struggling with overwhelming challenges to schedule a free Clarity Call for personalized support.

00:00 Introduction to Flourishing After Adversity
00:30 Understanding Radical Acceptance
00:57 Free Guide: Reframe the Spiral
01:32 The Broken Umbrella Metaphor
03:24 The Four Benefits of Radical Acceptance
05:29 Personal Journey and Practical Steps
07:02 Reflection Prompts for Radical Acceptance
07:35 The iCope2Hope Framework
08:15 Episode Recap and Final Thoughts
08:48 Closing Remarks and Call to Action
Free Resource: Reframe the Spiral: 5 Quick Coping Strategies to Shift Negative Thoughts and Reclaim Your Day https://www.icope2hope.com/reframe
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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FAQs about Flourishing After Adversity:

How many episodes does Flourishing After Adversity have?

The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.