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754: How to Find Joy When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan with Amberly Lago

June 11, 2026 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

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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677: Why High Functioning People Can’t Slow Down (and How to Reclaim Joy) with Dr. Judith Joseph

September 5, 2025 in Podcast, Women’s Health 0

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Episode Summary

You know when you feel like you’re constantly going through the motions between work, family, and endless responsibilities—but inside, everything feels flat? That’s the reality of high-functioning depression.

In this episode, I’m joined by the talented psychiatrist, author, and nationally recognized expert in women’s mental health, Dr. Judith Joseph, to unpack what high-functioning depression really is.

We dive into the secret signs of high-functioning depression, especially in midlife, and why it often goes unnoticed in women who seem to have it all together.

Dr. Joseph shares powerful strategies and practical tools to help you move from surviving to truly thriving. We also discuss how to recognize when a loved one might be struggling behind the mask of success—and how to offer meaningful support.

If you feel emotionally drained despite keeping it all together on the outside, this episode will give you the clarity you need for more happiness in your life.

Dr. Judith Joseph, MD MBA

Dr. Judith Joseph is a psychiatrist, researcher, award-winning content creator, and author of the National Bestselling book “High Functioning, Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy”. Dr. Judith was named as a 2024 Black Health Hero by PopSugar Inc. She was also named a 2024 VeryWell Mind Top 25 Mental Health Thought Leader and a 2024 NAACP Top 6 Mental Health Champion.

IN THIS EPISODE

Warning signs for high-functioning depression in midlife
Understanding the science of happiness
Most common symptoms of high-functioning depression
Why many high-functioning people have trouble slowing down
The difference between happiness and joy
Strategies for navigating high-functioning depression
How to support a loved one with high-functioning depression

QUOTES

“People who go through perimenopause and menopause often mask how they feel just to show up for the job and for others. So they often have this underlying high-functioning depression that is made worse [from] hormonal fluctuations.”

“Gratitude practices are really helpful in staving off high-functioning depression or sustaining your joy. It’s hard to be grateful when you don’t know what brings you joy.”

“Don’t give up. You may feel hopeless, but know that there’s always something you have not tried. There’s always hope. That’s why I like the idea of support groups, because many times you not only help others with your story, but you also learn from other people.”