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Welcome to the BITE SIZE Podcast! 🎙️✨
This is the podcast for high-achieving women ready to renew their minds, optimize their health, and confidently walk in their God-given calling.
Here, we talk about faith, mindset, and holistic health—helping you break through self-doubt, overcome limiting beliefs, and step fully into the life you were created for. Through real conversations, expert insights, and transformational stories, you’ll learn how to heal from the inside out—mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Your story isn’t over. Your mess can become your message. Let’s do this together! 🔥
👩‍⚕️ Functional Nutrition | Wellness Coaching | Faith-Based Mindset | Speaking & Teaching
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Ever felt that gentle whisper urging you toward something greater? That persistent feeling you're meant for more? What if those aren't random thoughts but divine signals guiding you toward your purpose? Fresh from Lindsay Marie's Powerhouse Women's event in Scottsdale, I'm sharing the profound difference between my experiences attending the same conference one year apart. Last year, I arrived alone, insecure, and desperate for connection—convinced I didn't belong yet knowing I needed to be t...
When life knocks us down, we face a pivotal choice – will we stay stuck in our pain, or use it as fuel to propel us forward? This raw and vulnerable conversation explores how our response to adversity shapes not just our recovery but our entire future. Drawing from personal experiences with divorce and unexpected job loss, I share the moment I received shocking news about my position at a functional medicine clinic – and how what initially felt like rejection transformed into one of my great...
Your body is constantly communicating with you—but are you listening to what it's trying to tell you? When persistent bloating, constipation, brain fog, or unexplained fatigue disrupts your life, conventional medicine often offers little more than "it's normal" or "it's just stress." As registered dietitian and doctor of physical therapy Dr. Kate reveals in this eye-opening conversation, these symptoms frequently signal underlying gut inflammation that standard medical testing misses entirely...
Ever found yourself hesitating to step into an opportunity because you don't feel "ready enough" or "successful enough"? That's exactly the journey we're exploring today. Change is not just inevitable—it's essential to our purpose. Whether through spiritual sanctification or personal development, staying stagnant is never the path forward. Yet so many of us resist showing up as our evolving selves, especially when we're not where we thought we'd be. I share a powerful message from a woman p...
Healing begins when we stop categorizing others as "the ones who need help" and turn the mirror on ourselves. For years, I believed Celebrate Recovery was just for addicts—until I found myself sitting in meetings meant to ensure my then-husband was attending. What I discovered changed everything. Celebrate Recovery isn't what you think. This Christ-centered program that began at Saddleback Church addresses not just addiction, but every human struggle: codependency, perfectionism, control iss...
Ever catch yourself doing exactly what you promised you'd stop? Maybe it's falling off track with fitness goals, abandoning your spiritual disciplines, or self-sabotaging right before a breakthrough. The culprit isn't weak willpower – it's your subconscious mind running programs you never consciously chose. Your subconscious beliefs formed long ago through childhood experiences, words spoken over you, and past traumas. Like hidden software, they silently dictate your reactions, habits, and d...
Curious about what functional medicine actually means and how it differs from conventional approaches? Nurse Practitioner Joanie Jackson pulls back the curtain on this growing field that's changing how we think about healing chronic conditions and even cancer. When your car's check engine light comes on, you don't just cover it with tape—you find what triggered the warning. Similarly, functional medicine views symptoms like high blood pressure, anxiety, or insomnia as your body's warning lig...
Forget everything you thought you knew about nutrient absorption. While your expensive supplements might be turning into costly urine with only 20-50% absorption, IV therapy delivers nutrients directly to your bloodstream with 100% bioavailability. As a healthcare professional with over two decades of experience, I've witnessed the transformative power of therapeutic IV therapy firsthand. Despite my lifelong fear of needles (yes, I've actually passed out during blood draws!), my own health c...
Have you ever felt completely drained—not just physically tired, but emotionally disconnected and spiritually empty? That's where I found myself recently, with a short fuse, zero patience, and a growing sense that chaos surrounded me. The solution came in an unexpected form: a reluctant solo retreat with no agenda except to be still and listen. This deeply personal episode explores the reality of fatigue that affects so many women juggling responsibilities in work, family, and life. I share ...
Have you ever wondered why some people can consistently achieve long-term goals while others repeatedly sabotage their own success? The answer might lie in a simple yet powerful brain mechanism that's becoming increasingly rare in our instant-everything world. Delayed gratification isn't just about willpower or discipline—it's a profound neurological process that literally reshapes your brain. When you choose to pause before responding to an urge—whether that's saying no to sugar, declining ...
Navigating the complex world of nutrition can feel like walking through a minefield of contradicting advice. As a former EMT with over 20 years in medicine and a decade in fitness, I've seen firsthand how overwhelming it can be to figure out what's actually healthy. What struck me most powerfully about the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) movement is its focus on education rather than restriction. We're not trying to take away your favorite foods—we're empowering you to understand what's ac...
Ever had that feeling in the pit of your stomach—the kind that makes your heart race not with excitement but dread? That was me when I discovered my husband's infidelity. Suddenly, everything I'd worked for seemed to collapse around me: the perfect home, the budding business, the life I'd rebuilt after my first divorce. I was stuck in a paralyzing space between staying to fight for my marriage or walking away to start over again. This raw, honest episode dives into what it truly means to be ...
Join us in this enlightening episode of the Bite Size Podcast, where Lorayne Michaels takes you on a transformative journey from the world of medicine to a vibrant business focused on health, empowerment, and personal passion. After dedicating over 15 years to the medical field, Lorayne aims to uplift fellow women by helping them discover their passions and purposes in life. With a unique perspective, this episode delves into the heart of functional nutrition and medicine. Lorayne dism...
After years of navigating the maze of traditional Western medicine, I've discovered a path that resonates with a more holistic approach to health and wellness. Join me, Lorayne Michaels, as I share my transformative journey into the world of functional medicine and the role GLP-1 medications like Ozempic have played in it. This episode promises to enlighten you on how addressing root health issues—such as hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance—can complement the rapid weight management re...
Lorayne shares her experience at the Align Conference, exploring themes of healing, revolution, and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of facing challenges, prioritizing emotional health, and recognizing one’s inner strength on the path to becoming the best version of oneself. • Reflection on the Align Conference and its impact • Importance of healing and confronting past traumas • The concept of "seeing it through" challenges the urge to run • Re-evaluatin...
What if the secret to true happiness lies in the synergy between your mind, body, and spirit? In this episode, Lorayne Michaels delves into the profound interconnectedness of these elements and how they shape our overall health and happiness. Lorayne shares her own journey of chasing unrealistic goals that led to emptiness, and how turning to a holistic approach grounded in faith transformed her life. Discover the link between mental health, nutrition, and work-life balance, and learn how ali...
Have you ever considered how a life-changing event, like a car accident, could become the catalyst for discovering new passions and deepening your faith? In this episode of the Bite Size Podcast, we explore how 2024 was a transformative year filled with unexpected challenges and joys that led me to embrace baking, gardening, and traveling. Anchored by the comforting truths of scriptures like Psalm 34:18 and John 15:5, we'll traverse the ups and downs of this journey, uncovering how these expe...
Ever found yourself wondering if there's a deeper purpose to the pain you've experienced? Join me, Lorayne Michaels, as I reveal how embracing the power of choice can transform our journey through life's toughest challenges into a path of redemption and healing. My personal battle with depression and anxiety has taught me invaluable lessons about the divine design of our lives and how each of us can tap into our unique purpose. Discover how the stories we carry and the choices we make can lea...
What if uncovering your true passion could lead to a life filled with fulfillment and purpose? Join us on the Bite Size Podcast as we chat with the inspiring Natalie, a transformational coach who transitioned from the constraints of a corporate call center at Charles Schwab to embracing entrepreneurship and empowering women. Natalie recounts her journey of self-discovery, detailing the moments of courage that propelled her from traditional roles into a path aligned with her true calling. Her ...
Ever felt like you're living someone else's life, masking your true self behind a carefully curated persona? Join me, Lorayne Michaels, as I recount my journey from a structured career in medicine to the unpredictable realm of entrepreneurship, guided by faith and authenticity. Inspired by Priscilla Schreier's devotional "Awaken," we tackle the concept of "functional leprosy," where hidden struggles like anger, anxiety, or addiction are often masked by a facade of perfection. By reflecting on...
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