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Welcome to Armor Up! This is a podcast dedicated to building a strong, resilient body from the inside out—physically, metabolically, and mentally.
Hosted by certified personal trainer and wellness coach Lorayne Michaels, this show dives into functional medicine, functional nutrition, strength training, and sustainable lifestyle practices that support real health—not quick fixes. Through solo episodes and expert interviews, Armor Up breaks down complex topics like hormones, metabolism, inflammation, gut health, muscle building, fat loss, nervous system regulation, and longevity into practical, evidence-based strategies you can actually apply to daily life.
This podcast is for women who are tired of extremes, overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, and ready to take ownership of their health with clarity and confidence. Expect honest conversations, science-backed education, and actionable tools that help you fuel your body properly, train with intention, and build habits that last.
Armor Up isn’t about perfection—it’s about preparation. Strength is built, health is learned, and resilience is trained. This is where you equip your body to do what it was designed to do: function well, adapt, and thrive.
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What do you do when the experts say your best days are over? Our guest, Ian, heard that he would walk with devices and never run again after a rare neurosarcoidosis diagnosis led to a risky spinal biopsy and paralysis from the chest down. He chose a different path. That quiet inner line—watch me—sparked a long, unglamorous climb through therapy, setbacks, and stubborn persistence that ended at two marathon finish lines. We unpack the turning points that made the difference. Ian walks us thro...
Imagine a fully equipped gym rolling up to your driveway, your school, or your neighborhood greenway—no memberships, no commute, no intimidation. That’s the heart of our latest project: a mobile training trailer designed to make fitness accessible for women, kids, and communities that don’t have easy access to safe, supportive spaces to work out. We walk through the real problems people face with traditional gyms: crowded spaces, uncertainty about where to start, childcare and scheduling cha...
We unpack why progress can stall for women over 35 even with consistent training, and how smart metrics reveal what the mirror misses. We share the five biggest mistakes, real numbers from our own scans, and the exact fixes that restore muscle, reduce fat, and calm stress. • who this is for and why the scale misleads • lessons from competing and unhealthy dieting • what InBody scans reveal about fat and muscle • protein targets and macro tracking basics • why under eating slows progress • ca...
Feeling accomplished but oddly empty? We sat down with master certified coach, author, and Fortune 500 speaker Angie Wisdom to unpack why high achievers slip into a transactional loop—and how to rebuild success around alignment, self-trust, and impact. Angie shares how her pivot from finance to coaching revealed a simple truth: when values vanish from your daily life, motivation and clarity go with them. The fix isn’t another hack; it’s making “Non-Negotiable You” your baseline—self-worth, se...
We examine the claims of cycle syncing and compare them to current research, then share a simple way to train and eat based on symptoms rather than a rigid calendar. Evidence, nuance, and practical tactics help you stay consistent without obsessing over phases. • social media claims about cycle-synced training • evidence from 2020 and 2023 reviews • why studies conflict on menstrual phases • small, inconsistent performance effects • nutrition shifts and luteal-phase appetite • symptom-led ad...
Money shouldn’t sit in a penalty box while you wait for “someday.” We sit down with wealth strategy coach Melissa Manning to flip the script on traditional accumulation and walk through a clear path to building real cash flow, using smart leverage, and crafting a plan that actually fits your life. From mindset hurdles and number anxiety to selecting vehicles that match your strengths, Melissa breaks down how to regain control, reduce speculation, and get paid this month—not just 30 years from...
What if the chapter you’re most afraid to share holds the key to your calling? We go straight at the hard stuff—shame, regret, betrayal, addiction, and the moments that feel beyond repair—and show how grace doesn’t erase the past, it redeems it. Through personal stories of infidelity, abusive relationships, and seasons of numbing, we trace the surprising ways God meets us in the mess with love, strength, and a plan that turns wounds into assignments. We dismantle the lie that you’re “too bro...
Tired of feeling “fine” when you know you’re capable of excellent? We welcome back functional medicine practitioner Amanda Soukoulis to chart a precise route from survival mode to a 10/10 life—using real data, smart structure, and targeted tools that actually move the needle. Together, we break down her Uncover–Uproot–Unleash framework and show how comprehensive testing reveals what basic bloodwork often misses, from thyroid blind spots to gut imbalances, toxin load, and micronutrient gaps. ...
The ultimate showdown between cardio and weightlifting finally explained! After a recent podcast appearance with Angie Wisdom sparked numerous questions, I dive deep into what truly works for women's fitness, especially as we age. Let's start by shattering some persistent myths. Despite what you may have heard, muscle doesn't "weigh more" than fat—a pound is a pound regardless. The difference lies in density, with muscle taking up less space on your frame. And ladies, you won't get "bulky" f...
September 10, 2025 marks another tragic day in our collective memory with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a man remembered for speaking biblical truth with love and respect. This deeply personal reflection explores the weight of grief following this senseless act of violence, alongside other recent tragedies including Iryna Zarutska's murder in Charlotte and a school shooting in Colorado. The raw emotion conveyed captures a righteous anger that many believers feel when confronted with evi...
Recovery isn't just a journey—it's a revolution of the heart, mind, and spirit. Having witnessed addiction devastate relationships and create cycles of pain, I've also seen the breathtaking transformation that occurs when people embrace the difficult but rewarding path to healing. The science of addiction reveals how our brains become hijacked through dopamine release when we turn to substances or behaviors that temporarily relieve pain. Whether it's alcohol, drugs, pornography, shopping, or...
What's the point of success if you're not healthy enough to enjoy it? This question frames our urgent conversation about the dangerous trade-off many high achievers make without even realizing it. Today I share the shocking story of entrepreneur Chris Harder, who suffered a stroke despite outward success, highlighting the physical price we pay when pushing ourselves to extremes. Like many driven individuals, Chris had fallen into the trap of excessive caffeine, chronic stress, and neglecting...
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...
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