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There is an almost constant tug-of-war going on inside working moms. They are pulled between wanting what’s best for their career, and what’s best for their kids. Welcome to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast, your go-to resource for support, advice, and inspiration as you navigate the challenges of balancing your ambitious career dreams, and your family. Each week, we’ll bring you interviews with powerhouse working moms to share their insights on how they manage to find sanity while juggling their demanding jobs and kids. So, whether you’re listening on your commute to work, during your lunch break, or while running errands, we’re here to support you and help you achieve your goals as a working mom. Tune in to The Working Mom’s Guide to Sanity podcast and join our community of like-minded moms who are torn between their kids and careers like you are!
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Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
Wednesday Jul 27, 2022
At age 38, Amberly Lago’s life was turned upside down. Hit by an SUV while riding her motorcycle, she had 34 surgeries to save her leg from amputation, only to then be diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome dubbed “the suicide disease”.
She knows about how to strengthen resilience because she has lived it and in this episode, she shares her passion for turning tragedies into triumphs with True Grit and Grace.
Amberly is also a Peak Performance Coach, TEDx Speaker, Podcast host of "True Grit and Grace", and 2x bestselling author.
Here's what we discussed:
Show Notes
01:09 Current events are intense. How to avoid giving into despair and being overwhelmed by negative emotions.
09:21 The importance of having an immediate support network in times of hardship
16:19 Mommy wine culture, stress, and casual alcoholism all can lead to further depression.
22:14 Bad habits tend to compound on each other (but so do good ones!)
24:12 Tips for people who are single, without children, or otherwise on their own and feeling isolated
28:32 The importance of spirituality, religion, and staying open-minded to God
31:20 Is a scarcity mindset preventing you from investing in yourself?
35:27 Amberly's mastermind and upcoming retreat on Sept. 9th
44:45 Closing thoughts & further resources
Amberly’s links: