Wake Up Ready
You’re listening to Wake Up Ready - the podcast that discusses all things health related to get you ready to conquer your day, smash your health goals, and feel good in your body so that you can live a healthier, longer, & stronger life. Let’s GO!
Episodes
75 episodes
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 h...
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Episode 70
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29:09
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, Nu...
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Episode 69
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32:23
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 tr...
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Episode 68
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22:58
Aging Without Decline with Eileen Kopsaftis
We’ve been taught to expect decline as we age—stiffness, pain, weakness, slower metabolism. But what if those changes aren’t caused by age at all, but by how we live? In this episode, we talk with physical therapist, applied functional science ...
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Episode 67
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27:45
Pain-Free Aging with Emily Pringle
Midlife doesn’t have to mean slowing down or putting up with daily aches and pains. In this episode, we talk with physical therapist and functional performance specialist Emily Pringle about how to build strength, improve mobility, and move wit...
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Episode 66
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28:36
Weight Loss Starts in the Mind with Iman Whyte
Most people approach weight loss with rules, restriction, and willpower — only to end up back where they started. In this episode, personal trainer and functional nutrition coach Iman Whyte shares why lasting weight loss requires a mindset ...
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Episode 65
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29:54
Beyond Calories: Sustainable Health Habits with Berny Bassett
Most people don’t need another diet—they need a plan that fits their real life. In this episode, we talk with Berny Bassett, nutrition coach and change psychology specialist, about what it truly takes to build healthy habits that last....
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Episode 64
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36:59
Nutrition Support for GLP Patients with Liz Kampschroeder
In this episode, we sit down with Liz Kampschroeder, a Certified Personal Trainer and Integrative and Clinical Nutrition Coach to discuss the evolving world of nutrition and weight management, particularly as the use of GLP medications continue...
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Episode 63
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25:47
Understanding Orthorexia with Tom Hummel
In this episode, we talk with Tom Hummel, a Licensed Practical Nurse, nutritionist, and Certified CrossFit Coach, about orthorexia, a lesser-known but increasingly common disordered eating pattern where the pursuit of “perfect” or “pure” eating...
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Episode 61
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23:51
Moving with the Seasons with Hether Crawford
As daylight savings time ushers in shorter days and longer nights, many of us feel our energy shift; sometimes subtly, sometimes significantly. In this episode, we talk with personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and yoga teacher Hether Cr...
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Episode 62
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29:25
A Holistic Look at Lifestyle & Chronic Disease with Dr. Saima Shaikh
Chronic and lifestyle-related conditions — from fatigue and inflammation to metabolic disorders — are on the rise. Yet, lasting healing rarely comes from symptom management alone. In this episode, Dr. Saima Shaikh, a holistic doctor with a degr...
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Episode 60
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20:05
Fertility After Fitness-Enhancers with Jamie Wright
In this episode, personal trainer and hormone specialist, Jamie Wright, opens up about the complicated relationship between performance-enhancing substances like steroids and peptides and their lasting effects on fer...
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Episode 59
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18:59
Non-Negotiables with Mike Balogh
In today’s episode, personal trainer and nutrition coach Mike Balogh joins us to talk about what he calls his “non-negotiables” for staying strong, healthy, and energized as we age. In a world of fad diets and quick-fix fitness trends,...
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Episode 58
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31:22
Gratitude & Nourishment with Kari Zamberletti
In this enlightening episode, health coach Kari Zamberletti joins us to explore the powerful connection between gratitude, the nervous system, and how our bodies absorb nutrients. Kari explains how practicing gratitude before meals activates th...
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Episode 57
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26:44
Group Fitness 101 with Ali Kreider
I want to welcome back fitness trainer, Ali Kreider, to the show. Ali joins us to unpack the true pros, cons, and science-backed benefits of group fitness classes. We dig into why community energy can boost motivation and adherence, ho...
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Episode 56
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30:07
I've Tried Everything, But Nothing Works with Heather Watts
In this episode, returning guest and personal trainer Heather Watts tackles one of the most common traps in fitness and wellness: chasing the wrong goals with the wrong fuel. We’ll unpack why so many of us confuse our priorities, under-eat for ...
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Episode 55
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24:35
GLP-1 Agonists: A Pharmacist's Perspective with Kamilla Worley
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy are making headlines for their role in weight loss and metabolic health, but what do we really need to know about how they work, who they’re for, and what risks they carry? In this episode, we sit down wit...
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Episode 54
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28:17
Pelvic Health During Menopause with Elizabeth Brubaker
In this episode, we’re diving deep—literally and figuratively—into a topic that deserves way more attention: pelvic health during menopause. Our guest is Elizabeth Brubaker, a Girls Gone Strong Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist and Precis...
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Episode 53
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18:13
Healing PCOS Naturally with Sara Schader
Struggling with PCOS symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, or irregular cycles? In this episode, we sit down with holistic health and PCOS coach, Sara Schader, to uncover how she helps women take control of their symptoms through strategic diet a...
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Episode 52
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18:15
Fueling the Weekend Warrior with Choong Kwan
In this episode, we sit down with registered clinical and sports nutritionist and personal trainer, Choong Kwan, to explore the intersection of clinical and sports nutrition. We’ll discuss how to optimize energy levels, recovery, and overall he...
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Episode 51
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28:26
Finding Health After Cancer with Toni Gist
In this powerful episode, we sit down with fitness and nutrition expert Toni Gist as she shares her deeply personal journey of finding her way back to health after breast cancer and medically induced menopause. From overcoming the physical and ...
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Episode 50
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20:26
Hormone Therapy 101 with Bethany Lewis
In this eye-opening episode, we welcome back hormone health and nutrition coach Bethany Lewis for a candid conversation about hormone therapy. Whether you're considering it, currently on it, or just curious about how it fits into hormone health...
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Episode 49
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22:42
Unlocking Better Gut Health with Dacie Bridge
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of gut health with microbiologist and fitness trainer, Dacie Bridge. Your gut does more than just digest food—it influences your energy, immunity, and even mental well-being. But how do you know if y...
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Episode 48
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17:16
Confidence in the Bedroom with Humairah Irfan
Confidence in the bedroom starts with confidence in yourself. In this episode, we sit down with health coach Humairah Irfan to explore how prioritizing strength—both physical and mental—can elevate self-worth, energy levels, and intimacy. Women...
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Episode 47
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25:34
Building a Healthier Relationship With Food - Ashley Van Haur
In this episode, we sit down with certified nutrition coach, Ashley Van Haur, to explore what it really means to have a healthy relationship with food. We’ll discuss how to break free from restrictive dieting, listen to your body’s hunger cues,...
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Episode 46
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23:32