Wake Up Ready

The Art of Self-Compassion with Laurentia Ugoji

We’re joined once again by the thoughtful and inspiring Laurentia Ugoji, a medical student, health and lifestyle writer, and passionate advocate for holistic wellness. In this heart-centered episode, we explore the often-overlooked practice of self-compassion and the deeper journey of recognizing your sacred worth. From navigating the pressures of achievement to embracing your inherent value beyond what you do, Laurentia offers grounded wisdom and gentle encouragement for anyone on the path to healing, self-acceptance, and inner peace. Follow today's guest:  LinkedIn: Laurentia Chizitere Ugoji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentia-chizitere-ugoji-694303237/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support] Thanks for listening! Follow us @wakeupreadyllc [https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyllc/]  Want a shoutout on an upcoming episode? Support the show with a donation! Your generosity helps keep the content flowing and the conversation going—and we’ll be sure to give you a well-deserved shoutout for making it possible! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support]

Food Freedom with Jackie Lamb

So many of us have learned to see food through the lens of rules, control, and guilt instead of nourishment, connection, and trust. In this episode, we talk with Health and Life Coach Jackie Lamb about what it really means to build a peaceful relationship with food. Jackie shares the emotional patterns that often drive overeating, restriction, and “starting over on Monday,” and how to develop trust with your body again. She explains the difference between food freedom and “anything goes,” and offers simple, compassionate steps to begin tuning into hunger cues, cravings, and satisfaction without judgment. Follow today's guest: @truthovertrendcoaching [https://www.instagram.com/truthovertrendcoaching/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support] Thanks for listening! Follow us @wakeupreadyllc [https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyllc/]  Want a shoutout on an upcoming episode? Support the show with a donation! Your generosity helps keep the content flowing and the conversation going—and we’ll be sure to give you a well-deserved shoutout for making it possible! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support]

The Power of Mental Rehearsal with Kari Zamberletti

In this episode, we welcome back health and life coach Kari Zamberletti to explore the transformative practice of mental rehearsal, a simple, science-backed visualization method used to help improve your life in many ways including strengthen habits, muscle memorization and emotional regulation. Kari shares why rehearsing a desired behavior in your mind can make it easier to show up as your best self in real life, whether you're trying to learn a new activity, start a new habit or practice emotional regulation. Follow today's guest:  @kariskoaching [https://www.instagram.com/kariskoaching/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support] Thanks for listening! Follow us @wakeupreadyllc [https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyllc/]  Want a shoutout on an upcoming episode? Support the show with a donation! Your generosity helps keep the content flowing and the conversation going—and we’ll be sure to give you a well-deserved shoutout for making it possible! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support]

Menopause Changes Everything with Sue Karpinski

Menopause isn’t the end of your fitness journey—it’s the start of a smarter one. In this eye-opening episode, we’re welcoming Sue Karpinski back to the show. Sue is an Integrative Health Practitioner, a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and Strength and Conditioning Specialist who will be delivering straight talk on how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause affect your body’s response to exercise—and why clinging to your old workout routine can backfire. Discover the science-backed strategies that help women prevent weight gain, beat burnout, and reclaim energy without punishing their bodies. From balancing hormones and tackling stubborn belly fat to adjusting for life’s chaos, Sue gives you practical, effective tools to train for the body you have now, not the one you had before. No gimmicks. No “miracle” hacks. Just real solutions that work. Follow today's guest:  @daisy.wellness [https://www.instagram.com/daisy.wellness/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support] Thanks for listening! Follow us @wakeupreadyllc [https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyllc/]  Want a shoutout on an upcoming episode? Support the show with a donation! Your generosity helps keep the content flowing and the conversation going—and we’ll be sure to give you a well-deserved shoutout for making it possible! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support]

Strength in Sobriety with Vicki Swift

Six years ago, my guest made a decision that changed the course of her life—she chose sobriety. One day became a week, then a year, and what she discovered in that year reshaped her body, mind, and sense of purpose. In this episode, personal trainer and nutrition coach, Vicki Swift, shares how committing to 365 days of sobriety not only transformed her health but also helped her find strength, clarity, and confidence through movement. We talk about how strength training is truly for everyone, the mental and emotional benefits of exercise, and how showing up for your body can anchor your recovery and resilience. Follow today's guest:  Coached by Swifty [https://linktr.ee/coachedbyswifty?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnzafGKAWrHQJcT1F-B97X47LpIjBjKTFRq6Xii3G9si1FsvH6Bj1TalrOmdA_aem_gAjn82i5rhMd_3hlcH6OSA] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support] Thanks for listening! Follow us @wakeupreadyllc [https://www.instagram.com/wakeupreadyllc/]  Want a shoutout on an upcoming episode? Support the show with a donation! Your generosity helps keep the content flowing and the conversation going—and we’ll be sure to give you a well-deserved shoutout for making it possible! CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2402954/support]