EP 40 How to fight back when you want to give up, with Amberly Lago

2022-07-27

At age 38, Amberly Lago’s life was turned upside down. Hit by an SUV while riding her motorcycle, she had 34 surgeries to save her leg from amputation, only to then be diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome dubbed “the suicide disease”. She knows about how to strengthen resilience because she has lived it and in this episode, she shares her passion for turning tragedies into triumphs with True Grit and Grace. Amberly is also a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcast host of "True Grit and Grace", and 2x bestselling author. Here's what we discussed: Show Notes...

She knows about how to strengthen resilience because she has lived it and in this episode, she shares her passion for turning tragedies into triumphs with True Grit and Grace.

Amberly is also a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcast host of "True Grit and Grace", and 2x bestselling author.

Here's what we discussed:

Show Notes

01:09 Current events are intense. How to avoid giving into despair and being overwhelmed by negative emotions.

09:21 The importance of having an immediate support network in times of hardship

16:19 Mommy wine culture, stress, and casual alcoholism all can lead to further depression.

22:14 Bad habits tend to compound on each other (but so do good ones!)

24:12 Tips for people who are single, without children, or otherwise on their own and feeling isolated

28:32 The importance of spirituality, religion, and staying open-minded to God

31:20 Is a scarcity mindset preventing you from investing in yourself?

35:27 Amberly's mastermind and upcoming retreat on Sept. 9th

44:45 Closing thoughts & further resources