#656 AFib in Aging Athletes: Hidden Causes, Heart Health & Recovery with Angie Gallagher

AFib, Aging Athletes & Heart Health: The Root Causes Most People Miss | With Angie Can you be incredibly fit—and still develop atrial fibrillation (AFib)? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Angie, Heart Wellness Coach, to explore why endurance athletes and active adults over 40 are not immune to AFib and other heart rhythm challenges. We go beyond the heart itself to look at the interconnected factors that may influence cardiovascular health as we age—including the nervous system, inflammation, oxidative stress, sleep, gut health, mineral balance, hydration, recovery, nutrition, and metabolic health. In this episode, we discuss: • Why AFib can show up in aging endurance athletes • The connection between the autonomic nervous system, vagus nerve, HRV, and heart rhythm • Sleep apnea, chronic stress, and inadequate recovery • Gut health, inflammation, and cardiovascular health • Magnesium, electrolytes, hydration, and mineral balance • Protein, muscle health, and metabolic resilience • Why being "fit" doesn't always mean your body is resilient • Practical ways to support your heart and whole-body health as you age This conversation fits into a much bigger message I continue to share: Your body isn't broken—it's adapting to the signals it receives. Foundations → Signals → Adaptation → Resilience → FutureYou™ 🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/iif0llIykdk CONNECT WITH ANGIE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwellnesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwellnesscoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartwellnesscoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartwellnesscoach CONNECT WITH COACH DEBBIE POTTS Website: https://debbiepotts.net The FutureYou Method™: https://futureyoublueprint.com Join my FREE FutureYou™ Masterclass: Why Your Body Isn't Broken—It's Adapting https://DebbiePottsCoaching.as.me/masterclass Stay tuned for Part 2 with Angie, where we dive deeper into mineral balancing, Nutrition Therapy foundations, gut health, and how these pieces may influence your ability to build a stronger, more resilient body—and heart—for your future self. Build Resilience from the Inside Out. Your future self is being built by the signals you create today. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.