From 1% Chance to a Second Life with Matthew Long

Welcome to another powerful episode of The Amberly Lago Show! This is one of those conversations that will truly stay with you long after you hear it. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Matthew Long, firefighter, endurance athlete, and one of the most resilient people you will ever meet. His story is nothing short of extraordinary. Matt was in the best shape of his life, training for marathons and Ironman races, when everything changed in an instant. While riding his bike to work in New York City, he was run over by a 40,000-pound bus and given just a 1% chance to live. What happened next is a story of survival, strength, and the power of mindset. Matt shares what it was like to fight for his life through dozens of surgeries, months in a medically induced coma, and years of recovery. But what makes this conversation so powerful is not just what he went through, it's how he chose to move forward. We talk about pain, perseverance, and what it really means to live with adversity instead of trying to "overcome" it. Matt opens up about how mindset, movement, and purpose helped him rebuild his life, and how he continues to show up every single day despite ongoing physical challenges. This conversation is raw, real, and incredibly inspiring. If you've ever faced a setback, felt stuck, or questioned whether you have what it takes to keep going, this episode will remind you that you are stronger than you think.     We Discuss • Matt's life before the accident and training as an endurance athlete • The moment everything changed and being run over by a bus • Being given a 1% chance to live and surviving against all odds • The long road to recovery, including dozens of surgeries • Living with chronic pain and ongoing physical challenges • The power of mindset and shifting perspective during adversity • Why movement and routine are essential for healing • What it really means to live with adversity instead of "overcoming" it • The importance of purpose, discipline, and consistency • Practical ways to keep going when life feels overwhelming     Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Matthew Long 03:10 Life before the accident and endurance training 08:40 The accident and life-threatening injuries 14:20 Being given a 1% chance to live 20:05 Recovery, surgeries, and physical challenges 27:10 Mindset shift and choosing to keep going 33:45 Living with pain and daily adversity 40:10 The role of movement and discipline 46:30 Traveling, speaking, and maintaining routines 52:00 Lessons on resilience and perspective     To Connect With Matthew Long Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattlongspeaker/ Website http://www.mattlongspeaker.com/     To Connect With Me Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amberlylagomotivation/ Coaching Program https://go.amberlylago.com/ Website https://amberlylago.com/ My favorite for gut health & wellness https://plexusworldwide.com/?sponsor=Amberlylago My MAKE Wellness link https://meet.makewellness.com/?referral=521698 Unstoppable Success Summit 2026 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unstoppable-success-summit-2026-breaking-chains-building-dreams-tickets-1968268162057?aff=oddtdtcreator Become a sponsor https://go.amberlylago.com/uss2026-sponsors/ Joy Through the Journey https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Through-Journey-Amberly-Lago Listen to The Amberly Lago Show https://amberlylago.com/podcast/ Subscribe so you never miss an episode!