Conquer Adversity & Master Resilience with Amberly Lago
The Hard Way w/ Joe De Sena
Spartan Races
4.7 • 870 Ratings
🗓️ 4 February 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Joe de Sena talks to Amberly Lago, a resiliency coach who has faced unimaginable challenges - from a devastating motorcycle accident that nearly cost her a leg, to a chronic pain condition that has tested her limits. Yet, through it all, Amber has emerged stronger, more determined, and more passionate about helping others overcome their own obstacles.
Hear Amber's raw and inspiring story of grit, grace, and the power of finding joy in the midst of hardship. Discover the non-negotiable habits and mindset shifts that have fueled her remarkable recovery and allowed her to thrive as an entrepreneur, author, and mother.
Whether you're facing your own personal battles or simply seeking to cultivate more resilience in your life, this episode will leave you motivated, uplifted, and armed with practical strategies to overcome any challenge that comes your way.
Don’t miss Amberly Lago’s inspiring new book, Joy Through the Journey: Shift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience Through Life’s Ups and Downs. Coming this February but you can preorder it now
👉 https://go.amberlylago.com/joy/
Timestamps:
00:20 Intro
00:53 Introduction to Amberly Lago, resiliency coach
01:20 Amberly’s background and Texas roots
02:32 How life challenges build resiliency
05:51 Parenting, resilience, and hard work
09:25 Non-negotiables for staying strong
13:57 The life-changing accident and recovery journey
17:39 Dealing with chronic pain and finding purpose through service
19:09 The power of helping others in tough times
21:58 Amberly’s upcoming book and future plans
24:31 Choosing joy and overcoming hardships
25:35 Where to connect with Amberly Lago
Connect to Amberly:
🌐 Website: https://amberlylago.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555318112308
🔊 Podcast: https://amberlylago.com/podcast/
✖️ Twitter/ X: https://x.com/amberlylago
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | For 26 years, had a very, very successful business in the fitness industry. |
| 0:05.8 | I was doing infomercials. |
| 0:07.6 | I was sponsored by Nike, and everything changed in a blink of an eye. |
| 0:11.5 | I was on my way home from work. |
| 0:13.0 | I jumped on my Harley and was cruising down Ventura Boulevard, and I was thrown 30 feet. |
| 0:18.3 | And when I finally came to a stop, I looked down at my leg and it was |
| 0:22.6 | completely broken in pieces. First thing I learned was they said, you know, I'm so sorry, |
| 0:28.5 | there's nothing we can do for you other than amputate your leg. You have a 1% chance. |
| 0:34.3 | Welcome to the Hardway podcast with Joe DeCena, founder and CEO of Spartan races. |
| 0:40.1 | We're teaching you how to overcome your obstacles in your life the same way we teach our 10 |
| 0:44.6 | million plus Spartans to overcome obstacles on the course. With insight from the smartest, |
| 0:49.3 | most accomplished experts from every corner of the world. Get ready to elevate your life today. |
| 0:55.7 | Joe D'Cena, CEO and founder of Spartan here and the host of the Hardway podcast. |
| 1:00.2 | I got a special one for you today, Amberley Lago, resiliency coach. I thought we were the ultimate |
| 1:06.8 | resiliency coach, but this woman is. She's out there inspiring people, getting them through |
| 1:11.6 | tough times because everybody faces tough times. And I don't want to give it away, but you were in |
| 1:17.0 | an amazing recovery, amazing journey where you went through some tough times, which we'll get into |
| 1:22.8 | and came out the other side, bigger, better, stronger. Thank you so much for having me on. |
| 1:28.2 | I'm so honored to get to be able to talk with you today and be here, so thank you. |
| 1:32.8 | I feel like I'm in like 1888 with those actors and actresses with your accent. |
| 1:39.2 | I love the Texas accent. That's awesome. |
| 1:42.2 | I grew up in Texas but moved to California and I lived there for 31 years and I actually |
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