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76: How to Spark Joy in Your Relationship with Amberly Lago
Episode 76
Thursday, 5 November, 2026
Sixteen years ago, an SUV T-boned Amberly Lago on her Harley. She was given a one percent chance of keeping her leg. Thirty four surgeries later, she’s a USA Today bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and one of the most sought-after voices on grit and resilience. Julie and David Bulitt sit down with Amberly to talk about the accident, the long recovery, and the marriage that carried her through it. She explains how her husband Johnny held the hope when she couldn’t, and how he loved her scars until she could love them herself.Amberly also shares the SPARK method from her book, Joy Through the Journey. It’s a simple daily practice for choosing joy, and it works inside a relationship as much as it does in business or recovery. Along the way she tells how Johnny called her out for working late, and how she answered by closing the laptop and kindling their connection instead of getting defensive.What You’ll Learn: Why joy is a strategy, not just an emotion The five steps of SPARK: Shift your perspective, Prioritize what matters most, Align with your vision and values, Release what no longer serves you, and Kindle connection How partners take turns being the light when one of them is in a dark place Why trading expectation for appreciation changes a relationship How to take your partner’s feedback without getting defensive Connect with Amberly Lago: Website: https://amberlylago.com/ Instagram: @amberlylagomotivation Book: Joy Through the JourneyConnect with Julie and David Bulitt: Website: https://thebulitts.com/ Follow @TheBulittsJulie Bulitt is a professionally licensed clinical social worker and family therapist. David Bulitt is a divorce and family lawyer. Julie is not your therapist and David is not your lawyer. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.
