Wake Up Bright with April Lauren April Lauren

Lucy Shaw is a runner, but she hasn't always ran. Lucy set out to get in shape and lose weight so she could move more and walk her precious pup. She felt inspired to run when her husband casually noted she had gone a 5K distance on her treadmill. She was thrilled, excited and felt pulled to see what else she could do. Lucy began sharing her running ventures on her YouTube channel. That is how I found her channel. I loved learning more about her story and her passion for running in this podcas...

In this episode, I interview Joy Southwell also known as Barbells and Burpees . Joy exudes strength, kindness and beauty both internally and externally. I first met Joy at a DEKA event. After the event, I remember being amazed that she finished so fast… she beat most of the guys. It was awesome. She inspired and inspires me to dig in and give a little more, to focus on what I want to accomplish and I am grateful to have met her. Joy is an athlete, educator, wife and mom. Joy embarked on...

In this episode, I interview Carla Fitzgerald also known as Half of Carla. Carla lost 180 lbs by first dealing with her trauma, then her binge eating disorder and by showing up for herself with kindness and compassion. Carla struggled with her weight her whole life. By doing a lot of deep work, Carla came face to face with her truth. She is not and was not her weight. When she came to that realization, everything changed. I hope that you enjoy listening or watching this episode and feel...

In this episode of the podcast "You shouldn't be running..." or should you? Running Wild with Jho on the Wake Up Bright Podcast with April Lauren," Jho and April talk about running. Jho shares her story, how she became a runner and a running coach and pushed past limitations to find joy and build community. About our Guest:Jho (pronounced like Joe) is a avid runner and UESCA certified Running Coach. She has been a runner for over 10 years of her life. She set records at Hollins Un...

In this episode, Yancy Culp, co-creator of DEKA, shares his passion for both fitness and making fitness fun and assessable for the 80 percent. He shares the story behind his personal motto "Always Ready" to say yes, and being as strong at 50 years old as he was in his twenties. He talks about beating Cancer, how competing in a death race set him up to face life's many challenges and the how DEKA came to fruition. Yancy's Instagram: @yancyculphttps://www.yancycamp.comDEKA Instagram: @deka.fith...

In today's episode, our guest Rachel Billy, also known as Rachel Reduces, shares how she lost 175 lbs, how she maintains it, talks about twerking at every size and being "authentically you" while growing better each day. This episode made me smile, laugh and get a little teary as I watched it back. I hope it brings a little joy to your day and as you listen to Rachel's story, you feel encouraged to go forward stronger. Rachel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/rachelreduces/About the Podcast: Th...