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Ep. 101 Joy Through the Journey, Amberly Lago

March 03, 2025 • Jason Smith • Season 4

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Episode 101: Amberly Lago – Resilience, Pain, and the Power of Joy

What if the worst moment of your life became the defining moment of your greatest strength?

In this episode, I sit down with Amberly Lago, bestselling author, speaker, and resilience coach, to discuss her journey from near death to unstoppable success.

Amberly shares how a life-altering motorcycle accident left her with a one percent chance of saving her leg, yet she defied the odds through grit, gratitude, and an unshakable mindset. After 34 surgeries, she rebuilt her life, proving that pain and joy can coexist—and that true resilience is forged in the hardest moments.

Topics We Cover:

The accident that changed everything—and the moment she chose to fight
Overcoming excruciating pain, 34 surgeries, and an incurable nerve disease
How gratitude is the fastest way to shift perspective and overcome suffering
The PACER Method—Amberly’s framework for resilience, healing, and growth
Why community and proximity are the real shortcuts to success
How Amberly’s latest book, Joy Through the Journey, is redefining happiness
The power of asking for what you want and the mindset shift behind it

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Joy Through the Journey

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Website: AmberlyLago.com
Instagram: @AmberlyLagoMotivation
Podcast: True Grit & Grace

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