417: Finding Your Joy In the Journey!

In this powerful episode of DREAM THINK DO, Mitch Matthews welcomes back the incredible Amberly Lago! Amberly is a true powerhouse of resilience, inspiration, and grit. She’s been featured on the Today Show, the Hallmark Channel, and in magazines like Shape, Fit Pregnancy, and Health & Disability Magazine—all because of her amazing journey of overcoming adversity.

After surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, enduring 34 surgeries, and navigating the challenges of chronic pain, Amberly has redefined her life with perseverance, faith, and radical self-care.

Now, she’s back with a brand-new best-selling book: "Joy Through the Journey"—a deeply personal guide to finding and sustaining joy, even in the midst of life’s challenges.

In this episode, Mitch and Amberly dive into: ✔️ The turning points and mindset shifts that helped her reclaim joy ✔️ The wake-up call moment that made her realize she was burning out ✔️ The small but powerful steps we can all take to protect our energy ✔️ Why joy and pain can coexist—and how to cultivate joy daily ✔️ The importance of self-care, gratitude, and connection in the journey to happiness

This episode is packed with real talk, inspiring stories, and practical strategies that will help you spark joy in your own life. Don’t miss it!

ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS:

Remember… you can now check out Mitch’s OTHER podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.  

It’s specifically designed for Coaches, Speakers and Content Creators and provides a quick dose of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! 

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Resources & Links

📖 Get Amberly’s New Book: "Joy Through the Journey"  [CLICK HERE] 🎙️ Listen to Amberly’s Podcast: "True Grit and Grace" 📲 Follow Amberly for Daily Inspiration: Instagram: @amberlylagomotivation Website: www.amberlylago.com

 

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👉 What’s one small but powerful step you can take TODAY to spark more joy? Write it down and make it happen!  👉 Comment below and let us know what resonated most with you from this inspiring convo!  👉 If this episode spoke to you, leave a review! It helps more Dream Think Doers find the show! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Episode Minute by Minute:

• 0:00 Introduction to Episode 416 and welcoming Amberly Lago back to Dream Think Do.
• 2:00 Amberly shares her journey of resilience—from surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident to enduring 34 surgeries and redefining her life.
• 3:30 Discussion on Amberly’s new book, Joy Through the Journey, and why she wrote it now.
• 5:00 Amberly opens up about her personal struggles with burnout and the turning point that led her to reclaim her joy.
• 7:00 The wake-up call: How pushing too hard led to a physical and emotional collapse in front of hundreds of people.
• 10:00 The shift that helped Amberly start healing—getting back to basics with faith, gratitude, and self-care.
• 12:00 Why joy isn’t a destination but a choice we can make daily, even in the midst of pain.
• 14:00 Amberly shares a powerful story from physical therapy about how mindset shifts can create joy even in difficult situations.
• 18:00 The science behind gratitude and how it rewires the brain to increase resilience and happiness.
• 22:00 Joy and pain can coexist: Amberly explains how she learned to embrace both in her healing journey.
• 28:00 The role of connection in overcoming challenges—why we need the right people around us.
• 32:00 Amberly’s battle with addiction, the moment she got radically honest with herself, and how she got sober.
• 36:00 Healing through vulnerability—why we heal what we reveal and the power of community.
• 40:00 Overcoming self-doubt and fear—Amberly shares her journey of embracing her scars and owning her story.
• 44:00 Mitch’s Minute: Key takeaways on resilience, the importance of joy, and practical ways to reclaim your energy and purpose.