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Cope, Hope and Thrive
by Melissa Gradnigo Taylor
In today's world we encounter all kinds of challenges, disappointments and difficulties. Life doesn't pan out according to our specific expectations. It is important that we learn to cope and hope so we can thrive. This podcast is dedicated to honoring and celebrating our stories of learning to cope, hope and thrive in the midst of the God-given life we live.
Episodes
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Leave the Shore
Launching isn’t just putting something out into the world. Sometimes it means surrendering fear, leaving the safety of the shore, and trusting God enough to move. In this episode, Melissa reflects on Peter’s call to “launch out into the deep” and what it means to move forward when fear…
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Launching Me
What if the thing keeping your launch stuck is not your strategy, but who you’re becoming? In this episode, Melissa makes a powerful case that real launching starts on the inside, not with performance, perfection, or visible momentum. In this reflective episode, Melissa shares what it looks like…
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I Said launch. Then I Got Quiet.
In this episode, Melissa explores: Why launching isn’t always about visible progress How Luke 5 reframes success and obedience Why God may call you back to something you thought was over How to recognize the difference between forcing movement and following God’s timing If you’ve felt stuck,...
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Launch Season: 2026 Vision Encounter, Session 2
This episode is a recap of the 2026 Vision Encounter, Session 2. The Vision Encounter was a virtual workshop presented in December 2025. Melissa shares how you can transform your inner world and align with divine purpose in this powerful episode. You will hear how a simple focus word and visual...
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2026 Vision Encounter, Session 1
Join host Melissa Gradnigo Taylor on a transformative journey in the "2026 Vision Encounter" series. In this first session, Melissa shares her personal experiences with vision boards and the power of focusing on a single word to align with divine guidance. Explore how Biblical principles and...
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The Launch Season Opener
In this episode, Melissa Gradnigo Taylor introduces the new season of her podcast, themed around the concept of 'launching.' She reflects on the importance of responding to divine guidance even when faced with challenges and emphasizes the significance of faith and obedience. The discussion...
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Fear No More
In this episode I reflect on how fear has impacted my writer's journey. How have you allowed fear to halt and hinder what your were called to do? It's time to fear no more!
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Introducing the Double Win
In this episode I share about a book I am reading entitled, "Win at Work & Succeed at Life." In this book, the authors, Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller, discuss "5 principles to free yourself from the cult of overwork." Tune in to find out about the 'double win.'
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To My First 32
This is a quick shout out to my first 32 Subscribers! I want to build our Thrive Hive. Let's go!
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Pre Mid Year Check In
In this episode I share my One Word for 2024 and explain what it means to me.
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What's On Your Menu?
In this episode I reflect on the connection between our personal appetites and what how we make room for what we want. Listen to find out how you can create a menu that will led to intentional personal growth. Click the link to get the menu guide worksheet.
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Be a B.O.R.E.
Today's episode consists of some random thoughts as I was thinking about stewarding the last quarter of 2023. An acronym for the word BORE came to me in some quiet time and it has been a coping tool I have used as a reminder of how to do more than just survive but to thrive and live my core…
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Taking a Leap of Faith
In this episode I catch you up on where I’ve been since February. I talk about how I faced avoidance and what happened when I encountered new possibilities.
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What Now?
So you have your One word and your created your vision board. Now what? What's next? In this episode I talk about how to put your vision into action. I talk about the three things you can do to make this a reality in your life.
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How do I do this?
Are you struggling to understand the One Word concept and how it can relate to your life? This episode is for you. This episode takes a closer look at how to choose your One Word and how to build a vision board using that One Word.
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2023: Words & Vision
During this episode, I talk about how to choose your One Word for the year. Once that One Word is chosen, how will you make it an every day part of your year?
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Ending 2022, From My Garage
In this episode, I am making a decision in the moment to just do it. I am working on my health goal and talking about restarting for 2023. Grab some weights or just walk around your house for a few minutes and take a listen. Here is the link to the reflection questions....
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Getting Back Up
This episode starts season 2 of Cope, Hope & Thrive. In this episode I talk a little about how to get back up after we've lost momentum. I also share part 1 of the Cope, Hope & Thrive process.
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The Overflow: The Pace of Peace
In this episode I dig into what peace is and how we get there in order to operate from the overflow.
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Preparing for What’s Next in 2022.
In this episode we are discussing our vision boards and what they mean to us.
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From the Overflow
Today's episode is a reflection on and encouragement to find your rhythm so you can operate from your overflow.
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Exploring Gratitude
During January I embarked upon a 30-day gratitude journey. This episode focuses on what gratitude is, a few things I learned and some thoughts I had about impacting my work day.
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Learning to Cope, Hope & Thrive After Divorce
Today's episode is part of a "Learning To" series to celebrate the progress and growth of others and learn from their lives. I have a conversation with Nicole Clough who is doing life as a single mother of 3.
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Learning to Cope, Hope & Thrive When Your Health is a Challenge
Today's episode is part of a "Learning To" series to celebrate the progress and growth of others and learn from their livesI I have a conversation with Hope Cantu Ettore who is navigating life with cancer while doing life and ministry as a wife and mother of six. Note: Hope has gone home to be…
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From My Heart to Yours, A Melissa Moment
In this first episode of 2022 I am sharing the why behind cope, hope and thrive. I discuss what I hope to accomplish and some personal reflections on how I'm starting out my year. I give a little sneak peek into what's coming next.
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Finishing Strong, part 4
This is the final episode of the Finishing Strong series. I recap our journey and wrap up the last month with a discussion on vision boards as a tool.
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Finishing Strong, part 3: One Word
In this episode I discuss the One Word tool as developed by Jon Gordon. I share my personal story of how I started using one word to focus myself throughout the year.
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Finishing Strong, part 2
During this episode, we check our status of week one and celebrate our progress. We talk about two mind traps that may hinder us and we set up a time for reflecting on 2021. You can find the pdf of the reflection questions at the blog website: https://copehopethrive.weebly.com/ You will find the...
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Finishing Strong #1
As we begin the last month of 2021, I want to encourage you to finish strong. During this first episode I talk about how you can finish strong with by setting one to two simple short term goals.
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Cope, Hope & Thrive Intro Episode 01
This is an introduction episode. In this episode I introduce myself a little and share why I am starting this podcast. I am practicing how to use the platform.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In today's world we encounter all kinds of challenges, disappointments and difficulties. Life doesn't pan out according to our specific expectations. It is important that we learn to cope and hope so we can thrive. This podcast is dedicated to honoring and celebrating our stories of learning to cope, hope and thrive in the midst of the God-given life we live.
HOSTED BY
Melissa Gradnigo Taylor
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