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139: Unstoppable Resilience - True Grit and Grace with Amberly Lago | Global Inspirational Speaker | 2x Bestselling Author

Nov 9, 2023

Amberly Lago, a global inspirational speaker and bestselling author, shares her incredible story of resilience after a life-changing accident. From overcoming failure to choosing not to amputate her leg, she discusses the importance of determination and finding strength in the face of adversity. The podcast also explores the connection between pain, isolation, and addiction, highlighting the significance of community and support in building resilience.

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Quick takeaways

Building resilience requires connection and community, as grit without connection leads to resistance.

Incorporating faith, grace, and self-compassion helps navigate challenges and provides courage.

Seeking support, vulnerability, and finding community are essential to move from pain to resilience and create positive transformations.

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Importance of Connection and Community

Amberly emphasizes the significance of connection and community in building resilience. Grit without connection is resistance, while grit with connection leads to resilience and growth. She shares her personal journey of isolation and addiction, highlighting the transformative power of being part of a supportive community. Building meaningful relationships, seeking help, and being of service are essential in finding resilience and achieving success.

Introduction

3min

Resilience and Determination

16min

Close Encounter on the Road

4min

A Life-Threatening Accident and Choosing Not to Amputate

2min

Overcoming Failure and Finding Resilience

23min

Connecting with Amberly Lago

4min

The Connection between Pain, Isolation, and Addiction

9min

How do you become resilient? What is TRUE grit and grace? When everything around you points to failure, how can you keep going and choose success?

Listen now for these answers and more!

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In this episode, prepare to see a miracle with a woman who has changed the world with her story, Amberly Lago.

At age 38, Amberly Lago’s life was turned upside down. Hit by a SUV while riding her motorcycle, 34 surgeries to save her leg from amputation and diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome dubbed “the suicide disease,” she knows about how to strengthen resilience because she has lived it.

Sometimes we need a shot of encouragement right in the arm, and this conversation will do it.

When you have unstoppable resilience, you don’t just change your life. You can change the world.

Amberly has been on the cover of Forbes magazine and USA Today. She’s shared the stage with Mel Robbins, Jay Shetty, Lewis Howes, Brendon Burchard, Sharon Lechter, Ed Mylett and countless others.

She offers hope and solutions for anyone feeling stuck, and I can honestly say this episode is one I’ll NEVER forget.

So press play and let’s chat… true grit and grace is available for your situation too.

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