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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.
Armor Up with Lorayne Michaels
Latest Episodes
Mindset Over Mistakes
A single typo exposed a much bigger truth: your mindset decides what a mistake means. I’m Lorraine Michaels, a personal trainer and health coach, and I’m bringing you a story from the trenches of real life business building. After spending the ...
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Your Habits Are The Problem
Your calendar is packed, your business is demanding, and somehow your health keeps getting pushed to “later.” We’re not letting that slide. We go straight at the uncomfortable truth a lot of busy women avoid: if your workouts, nutrition, and re...
Medical Grade Peptides Versus The Gray Market
Peptides are suddenly the loudest word in wellness, and the internet is treating them like a shortcut you can order, mix, and inject at home. I’m not against peptides at all, but I am completely against the reckless way they’re being pushed. Th...
Are You Leading From Purpose Or Pressure?
Your leadership might not be failing because you need a better strategy. It might be failing because your nervous system is setting a culture of pressure, inconsistency, and reactivity. We get honest about what healthy leadership actually looks...
Inside A SPECT Scan: What Your Brain Reveals And How To Heal It
Ever wonder what your brain actually looks like when it won’t quiet down? I went to Amen Clinics for a SPECT scan to see blood flow and activity in real time—and to find out whether years of anxiety, trauma, and alcohol abuse left lasting marks...