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Armor Up with Lorayne Michaels
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.
Episodes
125 episodes
Macros Made Simple: Why Numbers Matter For Real Body Change
Most people try to change their bodies without measuring what matters. We pull back the curtain on why tracking macros is the simplest way to see real progress, how protein anchors body recomposition, and where common “healthy” meals secretly f...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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12:52
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Cold, Heat, Repeat
Cold bites first, but mastery follows. Lorayne explores contrast therapy—alternating cold exposure and heat—to show how a simple routine can speed recovery, regulate your nervous system, and support hormones without adding more training stress....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:22
Why Lifting Is Non‑Negotiable For Perimenopause And Menopause
Feeling unlike yourself as hormones change? Let’s get specific about what actually helps. We explore how strength training becomes a steady anchor during perimenopause and menopause—lifting mood, protecting metabolism, improving sleep, and rest...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:13
Armor Up, For Real Health
You’ve got goals bigger than a quick fix, and we’ve got a roadmap that respects your body and your time. Armor Up is our fresh chapter dedicated to women who want real strength, steady energy, and health that lasts—without crash diets or punish...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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3:14
My Spine Said “No Running” And My Brain Said “Watch Me”
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 ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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34:27
How A Mobile Training Trailer Makes Health Accessible For Women And Kids
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 accessi...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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13:14
Cardio Isn’t The Hero, Protein Is
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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19:09
Escaping the Transactional Trap to Build Impact-Driven Success with Master Coach Angie Wisdom
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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33:35
Hormones, Hype, and Your Training
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 obses...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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10:18
Building Wealth: The Empire Engine Approach with Melissa Manning
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 lever...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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37:48
Fail, Flail, Faith: Turns Out God Recycles Bad Decisions
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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10:49
Uncover, Uproot, Unleash! Amanda Soukoulis U3 approach
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 tool...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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27:27
Muscle Myths Debunked: The Truth About Fat Loss
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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19:55
Remembering Charlie Kirk
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 follow...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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18:24
Finding Strength Beyond Addiction
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 dif...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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16:58
Health Before Hustle
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 entr...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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8:31
Betting on Yourself Will Change Everything You Thought Was Possible
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 Powerho...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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27:38
Refined by Fire: How Setbacks Become Your Greatest Opportunity
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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29:57
Healing the Gut: A Journey to Radiant Health
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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40:14
Why Your Unfinished Journey Still Deserves a Seat at the Table
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. Wheth...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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15:18
Celebrate Recovery: Not Just for Addicts
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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9:39
Rewiring Your Subconscious Mind: Journey to Authentic Living
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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19:11
Finding Hope When Traditional Medicine Falls Short
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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23:04
The Truth About Vitamin and Peptide IV Therapy
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% bioavailabil...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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20:52
Refueling Your Soul: Why Rest Matters for Purpose-Driven Women
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 solut...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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21:12