S1:E16 How to Stop Being Afraid of Change

Flourishing After Adversity

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

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