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Amberly Lago | Turning Tragedy to Triumph and Living Life with Grit and Grace

The Jon Gordon Podcast

Release Date: 06/06/2021

Don’t Let Doubt Take You Out: Todd Mullins on Doubt, Miracles, and the Journey of Perseverance show art Don’t Let Doubt Take You Out: Todd Mullins on Doubt, Miracles, and the Journey of Perseverance

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On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Todd Mullins for a heartfelt and vulnerable conversation about his family’s remarkable journey through doubt, faith, and resilience. Todd, the pastor of Christ Fellowship Church, opens up about the extraordinary challenges he and his wife Julie faced as parents—years of infertility, their son Jefferson’s autism diagnosis, and a painful season when hope seemed all but lost.   Todd’s story is one of unwavering determination and deeper faith forged through adversity. He shares the raw struggle of leading a thriving...

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On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Hall of Fame NFL athletic trainer and sports medicine expert Mike Ryan for an inspiring conversation that’s filled with wisdom, stories from the NFL sidelines, and practical ways to stay healthy from his new book Foam Rolling made Easy.   Mike shares his unique journey—from his early days as an assistant with the New York Giants to becoming the youngest head athletic trainer in the NFL with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and later transitioning to his current role with NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Along the way, Mike opens up...

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On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Kathy Rogers, a business owner, and speaker. Kathy is also the author of the new book which is out now. Our conversation is a heartfelt and inspiring look at finding hope through life's toughest moments. Kathy opens up about her battles with cancer, the deep loss of both her mother and daughter, and how her faith and gratitude helped her keep moving forward. She shares how draws from her personal journey and offers practical advice on choosing your attitude and seeking the good even in everyday struggles. Listeners will be...

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Love & Go | 12 Truths for a Blessed Life with Frank Kelly show art Love & Go | 12 Truths for a Blessed Life with Frank Kelly

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On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Frank Kelly, CEO of Kelly Benefits and author of . Frank’s story is rooted in family legacy, faith, and a commitment to generosity, growing a business alongside his brothers from humble beginnings to a 500-employee company, all while keeping love as its cornerstone. Frank shares the inspiration behind his , revealing how a spiritual awakening at Cornell University transformed his perspective from religion to relationship. He opens up about distilling four decades of “notes and quotes” into twelve life-changing truths, including...

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Soul Leadership with Steve Robinson show art Soul Leadership with Steve Robinson

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On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I sit down with Steve Robinson, pastor, leadership practitioner, and author of the upcoming book . Together, we dive deep into the vital connection between leadership, trauma, and healing, exploring how leaders can move from burnout and brokenness to wholeness and real impact. Steve opens up about his personal journey, sharing honestly about years of compounding trauma—including the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the intense pressures of leading a growing church. These experiences led him to the edge of burnout, and ultimately to a powerful...

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Transformed by the Messiah | Rabbi Jason Sobel show art Transformed by the Messiah | Rabbi Jason Sobel

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Welcome to Jon Gordon's Positive University Podcast. Today, Jon is joined by Amberly Lago. Amberly is a leading expert in the field of resilience, transformation, and health and wellness. She's been featured on NBC's Today Show and in magazines such as Shape, Fit Pregnancy, Health, and Disability Magazine.

Amberly shares her powerful story of coming back from a severe accident, being told she had a 1% chance of saving her leg from amputation and being wheelchair bound for the rest of her life.

And that's only one part of her story that will encourage you, it's also her lessons on turning tragedy to triumph and living life with grit and grace.

Share your greatest takeaways with us. Post on social, tag Jon and Amberly or leave a review for this episode wherever you’re listening. We read them all.

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Our featured resource today is our upcoming Masterclass Coaching Session on June 24th. We'll do an deep dive on how Positive Leaders Drive Positive Change. This includes how to create a Shared Vision and Purpose and embrace Positive Conflict to overcome challenges. Get the details and sign up at jongordoncoaching.com - This is a LIVE interactive session where you can also ask questions specific to your situation and needs. Don't miss out. Sign up now at jongordoncoaching.com