Never Been Sicker #73: How Mold Can Trigger Lyme Disease and Other Hidden Infections, Interview with Dr. Eric Potter

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of "Never Been Sicker," Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Eric Potter, a renowned functional medicine practitioner, to discuss the hidden dangers of mold and Lyme disease. Dr. Potter shares his personal journey with mold toxicity in his own family, his experiences treating thousands of patients, and the essential steps to detoxify your body and home. Learn how genetics, epigenetics, and environmental factors play a crucial role in your health, and discover actionable advice for overcoming chronic illness. If you've ever struggled with mysterious health issues, this episode is a must-watch.00:01 - Introduction & Welcome to Dr. Eric Potter00:16 - Dr. Potter's Personal Experience with Mold01:21 - Understanding the Role of Genetics in Mold Sensitivity02:09 - Challenges of Relating to Family Members with Mold Toxicity04:00 - Advice for Communicating Mold-Related Health Issues to Family06:26 - Importance of Getting Out of Mold-Contaminated Environments09:46 - The Process of Diagnosing Mold-Related Illness11:06 - How Dr. Potter Diagnoses Mold Exposure in Patients15:21 - Managing Mold and Lyme Co-Infections19:16 - Why Mold Should Be Treated Before Lyme21:37 - Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure23:14 - Bizarre Cases: Mold Misdiagnosed as Seizures25:30 - Mold and Infertility: Surprising Connections27:06 - Dr. Potter’s Approach to Detoxifying Mold from the Body31:09 - Personalized Medicine: Tailoring Treatments for Each Patient32:05 - The Role of Sauna Therapy in Mold Detox35:29 - Exploring Biohacking Techniques for Recovery38:56 - Top Roadblocks to Recovery from Mold Toxicity43:42 - How to Connect with Dr. Eric Potter & Sanctuary Functional Medicine45:46 - Closing Remarks & Final ThoughtsDr. Eric Potter graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and then went on to specialize in internal medicine (adult) and pediatric care, spending significant time and effort in growing his medical understanding while caring for patients from all walks of life. In recent years, he devoted countless hours to obtaining the Institute for Functional Medicine Certification.  This certification places him within a small group of regional practitioners who have completed the entire program.  At Sanctuary you will find the best of the conventional medical field combined with the best of Functional Medicine.Beyond the science, Dr. Potter has personally experienced healthcare crises from both sides of care–as a physician and as a family member to patients. Working within our broken healthcare system and taking his family members through that same system inspired him to look for new ways to deliver the quality of healthcare he envisioned.  Stepping out of the insurance-based model of medicine allows him to provide whole person care in longer visits.  Providing wholesale pricing on lab tests and supplements removes the profit motive for these services, allowing patients to trust his recommendations.  Practicing Functional Medicine allows him to treat root causes rather than superficial symptoms. He endeavors to be the patient’s trusted advocate with the goal of restoring a healthier more abundant life.Connect with Dr. Eric Potterhttps://sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/about-us/meet-our-team/