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What if resilience isn't about pushing harder, but about learning how to move forward with grace, courage, and joy when life doesn't go according to plan?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mariza sits down with bestselling author, speaker, coach, and podcast host Amberly Lago to discuss resilience, overcoming adversity, and finding purpose through life's most difficult challenges.
After surviving a devastating motorcycle accident that nearly took her life, enduring dozens of surgeries, and being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Amberly faced years of chronic pain, uncertainty, and reinvention. Rather than allowing her circumstances to define her, she chose to build a life rooted in resilience, gratitude, faith, community, and purpose.
Together, they explore the mindset shifts that help women move through difficult seasons, the role of gratitude in healing, why joy is a daily practice rather than a destination, and how small habits can create profound transformation over time.
Whether you're navigating health challenges, career transitions, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation offers practical tools and powerful encouragement to help you move forward with greater confidence and hope.
AMBERLY LAGO
Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, resilience coach, TEDx speaker, top-ranked podcast host, and motivational speaker. After surviving a catastrophic motorcycle accident and living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, she transformed her personal challenges into a mission to help others build resilience, find joy, and create meaningful lives despite adversity. She is the author of multiple books, including Joy Through the Journey and True Grit and Grace.
IN THIS EPISODE
How resilience is built through daily decisions and small actions
Amberly's remarkable recovery journey after a life-changing accident
Why gratitude can shift your mindset during difficult seasons
The importance of acceptance when facing unexpected challenges
How community helps accelerate growth and confidence
Why joy is a strategy, not just an emotion
The role of habits, discipline, and non-negotiables in long-term success
How to move forward when life feels uncertain or overwhelming
QUOTES
“You can't be grateful and miserable at the same time.”
“Resilience isn't about bouncing back. It's about moving forward.”
“When you've got grit, there is no quit.”
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