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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 31 MIN

The FORWARD Method: How to Move Through Hard Times Without Losing Yourself | The Making of Me

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

What if you had a proven blueprint for surviving life's toughest moments — without falling apart?In this warm and deeply insightful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Vanessa Labode-Richman shares her powerful FORWARD Method — a proven approach for managing grief, burnout, and major life transitions while holding onto who you truly are.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:The four essential steps of the FORWARD Method — Framing, Outlook, Understanding, and ReflectionHow to rebuild after loss without losing your sense of self in the processPractical strategies for navigating grief, burnout, and major life transitionsWhy holding onto yourself during hard times is the most important act of resilienceThe neuroscience behind why certain approaches to hardship work better than othersWarmth, wisdom, and tools you can start using today to build lasting resilienceWhether you're grappling with personal loss, career changes, or simply want stronger tools for hard times — this episode will give you the blueprint you've been looking for.🔗 Learn more about Dr. Vanessa Labode-Richman & her work: http://www.drvanessaonline.com/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — Which step of the FORWARD Method resonates most with where you are right now?#Grief #MentalHealth #Resilience #Burnout #MakingOfMePodcast #DrVanessaLabodeRichman #FORWARDMethod #Podcast #Neuropsychology #LifeTransitions #HealingJourney #SelfCare #PersonalGrowth #Transformation #Empowerment

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