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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 1H 2M

How to Choose Joy in Hard Seasons (Even When Life Feels Impossible) with Amberly Lago

from Earn Your Happy · host Lori Harder | YAP Media

Have you ever wondered how to keep moving forward when life keeps throwing challenge after challenge your way? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Amberly Lago to talk about finding joy even in the middle of pain, loss, setbacks, and uncertainty. She shares the mindset shifts that can help you navigate setbacks, overcome self-doubt, and keep moving forward when things feel overwhelming. We also dive into entrepreneurship, burnout, boundaries, and the habits that help you stay grounded during difficult seasons. Get ready to choose joy, build resilience, and find purpose no matter what season of life you're in. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Amberly shares why my podcast was the FIRST podcast she ever listened to. 04:00 The lessons Amberly learned while writing Joy Through the Journey. 08:00 How "joy spotting" can shift your mindset during difficult seasons. 15:30 How to turn pain into purpose and create meaning from adversity. 21:00 What should you do when people doubt your vision or goals? 31:45 The mindset shift that helps you push through frustration when learning something new. 38:15 Advice for entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by all the skills they need to learn. 41:15 How to know when it's time to stop saying yes. 44:30 How do you tell the difference between intuition, fear, and a red flag? 53:30 The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when hiring and building a team. 57:15 Ways to create more joy in your everyday life (even during hard seasons). RESOURCES Grab your copy of Amberly’s book, Joy Through the Journey HERE! Listen to The Amberly Lago Show HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Amberly: @amberlylagomotivation

Have you ever wondered how to keep moving forward when life keeps throwing challenge after challenge your way? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author Amberly Lago to talk about finding joy even in the middle of pain, loss, setbacks, and uncertainty. She shares the mindset shifts that can help you navigate setbacks, overcome self-doubt, and keep moving forward when things feel overwhelming. We also dive into entrepreneurship, burnout, boundaries, and the habits that help you stay grounded during difficult seasons. Get ready to choose joy, build resilience, and find purpose no matter what season of life you're in. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Amberly shares why my podcast was the FIRST podcast she ever listened to. 04:00 The lessons Amberly learned while writing Joy Through the Journey. 08:00 How "joy spotting" can shift your mindset during difficult seasons. 15:30 How to turn pain into purpose and create meaning from adversity. 21:00 What should you do when people doubt your vision or goals? 31:45 The mindset shift that helps you push through frustration when learning something new. 38:15 Advice for entrepreneurs who feel overwhelmed by all the skills they need to learn. 41:15 How to know when it's time to stop saying yes. 44:30 How do you tell the difference between intuition, fear, and a red flag? 53:30 The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when hiring and building a team. 57:15 Ways to create more joy in your everyday life (even during hard seasons). RESOURCES Grab your copy of Amberly’s book, Joy Through the Journey HERE! Listen to The Amberly Lago Show HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Amberly: @amberlylagomotivation

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