All Episodes

March 4, 2025 44 mins

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Amberly Lago returns to the show after four years to share her powerful journey of resilience, joy, and overcoming adversity. Through her experiences with chronic pain and life’s challenges, she has developed transformative strategies to help others cultivate gratitude, embrace joy, and build unshakable resilience. We dive into the importance of joy-spotting, overcoming guilt in happiness, and recognizing burnout. Amberly also opens up about the power of vulnerability, connection, and asking for help in fostering deeper relationships and personal growth. I'm beyond excited to have her back on the show—this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss!

Chapters:

00:00 – Finding Joy in Chaos

02:50 – The Power of Gratitude

05:48 – Building Resilience Through Joy

09:05 – Joy Spotting and Seeking Happiness

11:49 – Overcoming Guilt in Joy

15:00 – Recognizing Burnout and the Need for Rest

18:11 – The Importance of Asking for Help

20:55 – Practices for Moving Energy and Stress Relief

24:05 – Embracing Vulnerability and Connection

About Amberly Lago:

Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and resilience expert. After a life-altering accident left her with chronic pain, she discovered the power of perseverance and gratitude. Through her book, "Joy Through the Journey," her podcast, and her transformative workshops, Amberly inspires audiences worldwide to tap into their resilience and live life to the fullest. Her mission is to empower others to embrace joy, navigate adversity, and build mental and emotional strength.

📍Connect with Amberly Lago:

📚 Grab Her Book: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Through-Journey-Amberly-Lago/dp/1394265549

🔗 Website: https://amberlylago.com/

📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation?igsh=emg0cWp3bXBidnQ3

🎙️ Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/2KGlymQaYJebCLsRfNgvW4?si=f1e39b00584244c0

Connect with Lance:

🔗 Website: lanceessihos.com 

📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/lance.essihos/ 

🎙️Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/universityofadversity/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/universityofadversity

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lance-w-essihos 

Email: lance@lancewessihos.com

💡 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe or follow the podcast. Leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this! 🚀

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience

The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.