PODCAST · health
The Coach Debbie Potts Show
by Debbie Potts
Debbie Potts is the host of 'The Low Athlete Podcast', author, speaker and coach. Transform the WHOLE you from the inside out with The WHOLESTIC Method elements. In this podcast, you will gain the knowledge how to burn fat, optimize health (mitochondria!) and improve athletic performance. If you want to be a peak performer in LIFE and SPORTS, then listen in each week to our conversations on all topics to optimize your health and longevity. Do you want to improve your athletic performance AND the aging process at the same time? Debbie will discuss the elements of with "The WHOLESTIC Method" program:1. Nutrition2. Exercise3. Sleep4. Stress5. Movement & Mobility6. Digestion & Gut Health (Immunity!)7. Hydration8. Happiness, Play & GratitudeLife is not a Race… it is a journey. Learn from Debbie's mistakes in over training and being addicted to busyness for too many years. Now she is on a mission to help others living life as a race to avoid burn out and break down at a cel
-
100
#640 Heart Wellness Beyond Cholesterol with Angie Gallagher
*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69e65aff-2958-83e8-8dd8-08a4ed840bb0-11" data-testid= "conversation-turn-22" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Heart Wellness Beyond Cholesterol | Root Causes of Weight Gain, Low Energy & Midlife Health with Angie Gallagher What if your body isn't broken… but simply responding to the signals it's receiving? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie sits down with Angie Gallagher to explore what true heart wellness really means beyond cholesterol numbers—and why so many high-performing, health-conscious adults feel stuck despite doing all the "right" things. If you're dealing with stubborn weight gain, low energy, cravings, poor sleep, or feeling like your metabolism has slowed down in midlife… this conversation will connect the dots. We go beyond surface-level advice and unpack the deeper physiology driving your results—from metabolism and hormones to the nervous system and long-term cardiovascular health. In This Episode, We Discuss: Why you can feel stuck even when eating well and exercising consistently The root causes behind weight loss resistance and low energy How stress and nervous system dysregulation impact heart health Why cholesterol alone doesn't tell the full story The connection between blood sugar, inflammation, and cardiovascular risk Midlife hormonal changes and their impact on metabolism and body composition The shift from "survival mode" to a thriving, resilient state Simple daily habits to support long-term health and vitality Key Takeaway: Your body is always responding to the signals you're sending. When you shift those signals—through how you eat, move, recover, and manage stress—you can transform your metabolism, support your heart, and build a stronger, more resilient future. Ready to Take the Next Step? Learn more and schedule your Discovery Call to start building your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, leave a review, and help us inspire more people to stop surviving—and start thriving. The Coach Debbie Potts Show Root-cause health. Metabolic resilience. Your Future You. Find Angie on Social Media https://www.facebook.com/heartwellnesscoaching https://www.tiktok.com/@heartwellnesscoach https://www.instagram.com/heartwellnesscoach https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCk-sjqEPBO-LP01byq0hW0A/videos
-
99
#638 The Menopause Gut: Gut Health, Hormones & Immune Resilience in Midlife with Cynthia Thurlow
*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-698a78fd-0104-8331-a5fe-8dc54659104a-16" data-testid= "conversation-turn-35" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> What if your menopause symptoms aren't just about hormones—but your gut? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I'm joined by Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and author of the new book The Menopause Gut, to unpack the powerful connection between your microbiome, immune system, and hormones in midlife. After a personal health crisis revealed how perimenopause impacted her immune resilience, Cynthia shifted her focus to what many women are missing: Declining estrogen doesn't just affect hormones—it impacts the gut and immune system. Because nearly 70% of your immune system resides in the gut, menopause becomes a turning point for inflammation, metabolism, and overall health. In this conversation, we discuss: Why menopause symptoms go beyond hormones How gut health influences immune resilience and inflammation The connection between estrogen, the microbiome, and metabolism Why high-performing women feel stuck despite doing "everything right" How restoring gut health supports hormone balance and vitality Practical strategies from The Menopause Gut If you're navigating midlife and feel like your body has changed the rules—this episode will help you understand why and what to do next. Learn More The Menopause Gut is a science-based roadmap to rebuilding gut health, strengthening immunity, and restoring balance through menopause and beyond. Connect with Cynthia Instagram: @cynthia_thurlow_ Take the Next Step Cynthia's free Gut-Type Guide Here Link to order the Menopause Gut Book Here Ready to personalize your health and create your Future You? Schedule your Discovery Call at: www.debbiepotts.net
-
98
#637 Thriving From the Inside Out: Skin Health, Inflammation & Aging Well with Aeston West
What if your skin isn't just aging… but signaling? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Kaitlyn Schneider, Founder and Head of Innovation at Aeston West, to explore how skin health reflects deeper systems in the body — including inflammation, hormones, stress, metabolism, and cellular aging. For high-performing women and men in midlife, visible skin changes often mirror what's happening internally. Thinning skin, loss of elasticity, dryness, and accelerated aging can be signs of chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal shifts. Kaitlyn brings a rare combination of biological engineering expertise and aesthetic instinct to the beauty industry. We discuss how Aeston West approaches skincare differently — addressing systems rather than symptoms — through a two-pronged preventative and reparative strategy that blends Eastern tradition with Western clinical innovation. 🔬 In This Episode, We Discuss: Why chronic inflammation is the root driver of many visible skin concerns What happens at the cellular level as we age How oxidative stress impacts collagen and skin structure The connection between hormones, stress, and midlife skin changes How metabolic health and blood sugar balance influence skin vitality Why addressing systems is more powerful than chasing surface-level fixes What preventative skincare truly means in your 40s, 50s, and beyond 🧬 About Kaitlyn Schneider Kaitlyn Schneider is the Founder and Head of Innovation of Aeston West, a prestige skincare brand rooted in science, elevated by story, and driven by purpose. Trained as a biological engineer, she integrates technical precision with thoughtful formulation design. Her early experience at Tata Harper shaped her systems-based approach to skincare — where chemistry, sustainability, and performance intersect. 🌿 About Aeston West Aeston West was founded on the conviction that skincare can be both effective and evocative — addressing systems rather than just symptoms. At the core of the brand is a proprietary, patent-pending hero ingredient engineered to help address visible and invisible signs of aging associated with chronic inflammation. Their philosophy combines time-honored natural ingredients with modern clinical innovation — offering both preventative and reparative solutions for aging skin. 🔗 Learn more about Aeston West: https://aestonwest.com 📱 Instagram: @aestonwest 🎁 Exclusive Offer Use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS for special savings (confirm details on their website). 💫 Want to Age Stronger — Not Slower? If you're a high-performing woman or man in midlife who wants to optimize metabolism, hormones, and longevity from the inside out: 🌐 Learn more at: www.debbiepotts.net Remember: Skin is not separate from your metabolism. It's a reflection of your internal terrain.
-
97
Why do you need to have good FLOW as you Age?
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
96
What are you doing Today to be BETTER Tomorrow?
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
95
How is your LYMPH FLOW and why it Matters!
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
94
#636 DETOXU with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos: The Oral-Gut Connection, Toxins & Why You Still Feel Stuck
What if your toxic load is the missing piece behind your fatigue, inflammation, and stalled progress? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, co-founder of DetoxU, to explore how the oral microbiome, gut health, and environmental toxins influence your metabolism, energy, and overall resilience. We dive into why so many people feel stuck despite doing "everything right," how toxins disrupt cellular signaling and recovery, and why detoxification needs to support the body—not stress it further. If you're dealing with brain fog, low energy, or metabolic resistance, this episode will help you connect the dots and think differently about root-cause healing. Special Offer: Get 15% off your first DetoxU order with code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS Follow: @detox.u | @drharoldo Next Steps: Learn more and schedule your FutureYou Blueprint Discovery Call at: www.debbiepotts.net
-
93
PART 4: Vagus Nerve, Stress & the Cell Danger Response
Why Your Body Won't Shift Out of Survival Mode (Even When You're Doing Everything Right) In Part 4 of this deep-dive series, we go beyond protein, training, and hormones… and into the control center of your metabolism: 👉 your nervous system 👉 your mitochondria 👉 and the Cell Danger Response Because if your body doesn't feel safe… 👉 it will NOT build muscle 👉 it will NOT optimize metabolism 👉 it will NOT recover No matter how "perfect" your nutrition or workouts are. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why the vagus nerve is the master regulator of recovery, digestion, and inflammation • How low vagal tone keeps you stuck in sympathetic (fight-or-flight) dominance • What the Cell Danger Response (CDR) is—and how it shuts down energy production at the cellular level • Why your mitochondria shift from energy production → protection mode • The connection between chronic stress, gut health, toxins, and metabolic dysfunction • How to identify survival-mode physiology through testing like PNOĒ, blood chemistry, DUTCH, and GI-MAP • Why pushing harder (more workouts, more fasting, more stress) actually makes things worse • The step-by-step strategy to restore safety signals and shift back into build mode This is the missing piece most people never address: 👉 You don't have a motivation problem 👉 You don't have a discipline problem 👉 You have a signaling problem If you've ever felt like: • "I'm doing everything right, but nothing is working" • "My body just won't change anymore" • "I feel stuck, tired, and not recovering" This episode will connect the dots in a way you've never heard before. 🎯 Ready to stop guessing and start testing? Head to www.debbiepotts.net Apply for your FutureYou Blueprint™ Because your body isn't broken… 👉 it's adapting to the signals you're giving it And once you change the signal… 👉 everything changes.
-
92
The Signals to Restore Metabolic Harmony as we Age
Are you doing everything "right"… but your body isn't responding the way it used to? In this deep dive rabbit hole episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we continue the Metabolic Signaling Series and uncover what's really happening beneath the surface when energy drops, fat loss stalls, and recovery slows in midlife. This is not about willpower. This is not about discipline. And it's not because your body is broken. 👉 It's about signal clarity. In this episode, we go beyond calories, hormones, and workouts to explore the real drivers of metabolic dysfunction: Why receptor sites (your cellular "antennae") stop responding How cell membrane health determines whether signals are received The role of mitochondria as your body's energy + signal processors Why inflammation, stress, and gut imbalances create "noise" in your system How aging changes the way your body communicates internally 🔬 The Real Lesson When I stepped back and looked at all of my data together, something became clear: The issue was not discipline. The issue was not lack of knowledge. The issue was not lack of effort. 👉 The issue was signal clarity. Signals at the mitochondrial level Signals at the gut microbiome level Signals at the cellular membrane level And this is exactly why functional testing matters. Because symptoms often appear long before traditional lab ranges show disease. But subtle shifts in your signaling pathways can dramatically influence how your body: produces energy burns fat builds muscle balances hormones and ages over time 🧬 What You'll Learn in This Episode Why midlife metabolism feels like "the signal is lost" The connection between cell membranes, receptors, and hormone response How mitochondrial dysfunction impacts energy, endurance, and recovery Why high performers often struggle despite doing everything right How to shift from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony 🔑 The Bigger Picture Health optimization isn't about chasing perfection. It's about understanding your biology well enough to support the systems that create resilience. Because when your signals become clear again… 👉 Your body begins working with you instead of against you. And that's what building your FutureYou Blueprint™ is all about. 🚀 Ready to Take the Next Step? If this episode resonates with you and you're ready to stop guessing and start testing… 👉 Book your FutureYou Blueprint Discovery Call and let's uncover what YOUR body is really telling you. 🔗 Learn more + schedule here: www.debbiepotts.net
-
91
Do you have good Bile Flow?
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
90
Part Three: Why Your Metabolism Isn't Working After 40—and How to Rebuild It
If you feel like your metabolism has slowed down, your workouts aren't working, and your body isn't responding the way it used to… this episode explains why. In Part 3 of this series, we shift from identifying the problem to understanding the solution. Because your metabolism isn't broken. Your signals are disrupted. After years of chronic stress, underfueling, overtraining, poor recovery, and hormonal shifts in midlife, the body adapts by slowing down, conserving energy, and prioritizing survival over performance. In this episode, you'll learn how to restore the signals that control your metabolism—from the inside out. We break down: • Why energy availability is the foundation of metabolic recovery • The balance between AMPK (burn mode) and mTOR (build mode) • How nervous system regulation impacts fat loss, hormones, and recovery • Why breathing patterns and carbon dioxide tolerance affect energy production • The role of gut health, liver detox pathways, and inflammation in metabolism • How receptor sensitivity impacts hormone function and results • What true metabolic resilience looks like in midlife This is where you stop forcing your body… …and start rebuilding it. If you're ready to understand your metabolism on a deeper level and create a personalized strategy based on your data, this is exactly what we do inside The FutureYou Blueprint. 👉 Learn more and schedule your free discovery call at: www.debbiepotts.net
-
89
Do you need to improve your FLOW as you Age?
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
88
Are you needing Hormone Therapy?
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
87
Why You're Not Building Muscle After 40: Protein Pulses, Leucine Threshold & MPS Explained
Are you working out, eating "clean," and even adding protein or amino acids… but still not seeing changes in your muscle, metabolism, or body composition? You're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. 👉 The rules have changed. In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we dive deep into the science of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and why midlife women need a different strategy to build and maintain lean muscle. This is Part 1 of a powerful series where we break down: What muscle protein synthesis (MPS) actually is Why anabolic resistance makes it harder to build muscle after 40 The critical role of leucine and mTOR signaling Why 30–40g of protein may not be enough for optimal results The concept of protein pulsing and why timing matters How amino acids like BodyHealth PerfectAmino support—but don't fully replace—protein intake The difference between "strong signals" vs "support signals" when it comes to muscle building You'll also learn why: 👉 Muscle building is NOT constant—it's pulsed 👉 You need 3–4 full MPS activations per day 👉 And why many women are unknowingly under-signaling, not under-eating This episode lays the foundation for understanding how to fuel your body properly so you can: Build lean muscle Improve metabolism Support hormone balance Age stronger, not slower 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAY It's not about eating more… 👉 It's about sending the right signal, at the right time, enough times per day. 🎯 READY TO PERSONALIZE YOUR PLAN? If you're tired of guessing and want to understand exactly what YOUR body needs: 👉 Head to www.debbiepotts.net Schedule your Discovery Call and start building your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™
-
86
Part 2: Fix Your Metabolism After 40 — The Goldilocks Effect for Fat Loss, Hormones & Energy
Struggling with fat loss, low energy, or poor recovery in midlife? This episode breaks down why—and how to fix it. Coach Debbie Potts shares how to restore metabolic health, hormone balance, and metabolic flexibility using The Goldilocks Effect. Topics include: • burnout and stress metabolism • fasting vs fueling • fat vs carb metabolism • nervous system balance • why doing more can backfire 👉 Build your personalized plan: www.debbiepotts.net
-
85
#635 Heart Rate Training, Metabolic Efficiency & Longevity with Sally Edwards
What if the way you've been training is actually working against your metabolism… especially in midlife? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with endurance pioneer and heart rate training expert Sally Edwards to break down how to truly train smarter—not harder—as you age. This conversation is a deep dive into what your body actually needs for performance, fat loss, and longevity… and why more intensity, more stress, and more "pushing through" may be the exact reason you feel stuck. We unpack the science and real-life application of heart rate training, metabolic efficiency, and how to build a body that performs better with less burnout. In This Episode, We Discuss: • What heart rate training really means—and why most people get it wrong • How to train for fat burning vs. sugar burning • Why Zone 2 is essential for mitochondrial health and longevity • The connection between endurance training, stress, and metabolic dysfunction • How midlife changes your response to training (and what to do about it) • Why more intensity is NOT the answer for fat loss or performance • How to build true metabolic flexibility Why This Matters for YOU: If you're feeling stuck… tired… plateaued… or like your body isn't responding the way it used to… This episode will help you understand why—and what to do instead. Because it's not about doing more. 👉 It's about training in alignment with your physiology. Ready to Take This Deeper? If you want to understand your metabolism, your fat-burning zones, and your unique blueprint for performance and longevity… Schedule your Discovery Call and learn how to create your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:a3a17743-6b3d-49d7-b9fe-d699d0080f2a-6" data-testid= "conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Connect with Sally Edwards: Website: https://www.sallyedwards.com Heart Zones: https://www.heartzones.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sallyedwardsfitness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallyedwardsfitness
-
84
Part One AMPK Dominance & PNOĒ Metabolism Clues — Are You Stuck in Burn Mode?
Are you great at burning fat—but struggling with recovery, muscle, energy, or stubborn body composition? In this Part 1 episode, Coach Debbie Potts takes you down a deep-dive rabbit hole into AMPK dominance, the "burn mode" many high performers and endurance athletes unknowingly live in. You'll learn how chronic stress, under-fueling, fasting, and excessive endurance training can shift your body into energy conservation instead of rebuilding—and why this becomes even more important in midlife. Debbie breaks down the difference between being a fat burner vs. metabolically flexible, and how PNOĒ metabolism testing reveals key clues at rest (RMR) and during exercise (AMR), including: • Low resting metabolic rate (RMR) and what it really means • Fat-burning dominance vs true metabolic flexibility • Poor high-intensity capacity and "flat" performance • Limited carbohydrate access when you need it most • Signs of chronic AMPK activation and reduced mTOR signaling This episode will help you understand why your body may feel stuck—even when you're doing everything "right"—and why the solution isn't more discipline, but better metabolic signaling and strategy. This is where you stop guessing… and start connecting the clues. 👉 Ready to understand your metabolism and create your personalized FutureYou Blueprint? Schedule your Discovery Call at: www.debbiepotts.net
-
83
Tips to Creating More FLOW in your Body to improve HOW you Age from the Inside Out.
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
82
Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony: The FutureYou Blueprint Series
What if your metabolism isn't broken—but your body's communication system is? In this multi-part deep dive, Debbie Potts—Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Metabolic Health Coach, and host of The Coach Debbie Potts Show—explores why so many high-performing individuals feel stuck despite doing everything "right." This series goes beyond calories, workouts, and surface-level hormone advice. Instead, it uncovers the deeper physiology of metabolic health by focusing on how the body functions as an integrated system of signals. Your metabolism is not just about food or exercise. It is about communication between your cells, hormones, gut, brain, and nervous system. When that communication becomes disrupted, the body adapts in ways that feel like dysfunction—fatigue, weight gain, hormone imbalance, and poor recovery. Debbie calls this state "Metabolic Chaos." In this series, you will learn how to shift from metabolic chaos to metabolic harmony by understanding and restoring the key signals that drive energy, fat metabolism, and resilience as you age. In this series, you will learn: What metabolic dysfunction really is—and why it often shows up in midlife How hormones, mitochondria, muscle, and the nervous system are interconnected Why cell membrane health and receptor sensitivity determine whether your body responds to signals The role of gut health in fat metabolism, inflammation, and energy production How chronic stress, overtraining, and under-recovery disrupt metabolic signaling Why traditional approaches stop working after 40 This series also introduces Debbie's "test, not guess" approach to health optimization. Rather than relying on generic protocols, she uses functional lab testing and metabolic analysis to identify where your system is breaking down. You will learn how tools such as functional blood chemistry, DUTCH hormone testing, GI-MAP stool analysis, 3x4 genetics, PNOĒ metabolic testing, and mitochondrial markers can provide insight into your body's internal communication system. At the core of this series are the nine key signals that restore metabolic harmony, including blood sugar stability, cell membrane health, mitochondrial function, hormone signaling, gut microbiome communication, oxygen utilization, inflammation control, detoxification pathways, and recovery. After age 40, the body becomes more sensitive to disruptions in these systems. When signals are out of alignment, fat loss becomes more difficult, muscle is harder to maintain, energy becomes inconsistent, and hormones feel imbalanced. The goal is not to fight your body, but to understand how it works. Debbie's core message is simple: you do not fix metabolism by working harder—you fix it by improving how your body communicates. If you are listening and recognizing that something feels off despite your best efforts, the next step is not more guessing. It is gaining clarity. To learn more or schedule a FutureYou Blueprint Discovery Call, visit: www.debbiepotts.net Your body is not broken. It is adapting to the signals it is receiving. When you change the signals, you change your future.
-
81
What is the role of BILE and FLOW in our body?
Deep Dive Rabbit Hole Series The Coach Debbie Potts Show This episode is part of my Deep Dive Rabbit Hole series, where we explore the science behind metabolism, hormones, gut health, mitochondria, and longevity. These episodes go beyond surface-level wellness advice to help you understand the root causes, mechanisms, and connections between systems in the body — so you can take ownership of your health as you age. We discuss how factors like: • metabolism and mitochondrial function • hormone signaling • insulin sensitivity • gut microbiome health • nervous system regulation • inflammation and metabolic flexibility all influence how your body performs and adapts in midlife. My goal is to help you move from Metabolic Chaos → Metabolic Harmony by understanding the signals your body is sending. Want to Personalize Your Health Strategy? Learn more about advanced testing and personalized coaching including: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • GI-MAP Gut Testing • Genetics & Metabolic Blueprint Analysis Visit: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net You can schedule a Discovery Call to begin creating your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you enjoy these Deep Dive Rabbit Hole episodes, please: • Subscribe to the podcast • Leave a review • Share with a friend who wants to optimize their health from the inside out
-
80
#634 Unlocking the Triathlon Later in Life: Hilary Topper
What if your endurance journey didn't start in your teens… but in your late 40s? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Hilary Topper, who began endurance training at 48, started training for triathlons at 53, and built her "why" around one simple mission: to become the best version of herself. Hilary shares the real behind-the-scenes of starting "later," learning new skills from scratch, and building the discipline to show up—especially when it means a 4:00 AM alarm and doing hard things before most people are awake. We also celebrate Hilary's newest project: her recently launched fourth book, Unlocking the Triathlon: The Beginner's Guide to Competing in a Triathlon—Anyone Can Tri, published by Meyer & Meyer Sport. In this episode, you'll hear: Why Hilary started endurance training later in life—and what changed everything for her Whether she was an athlete earlier in life (and how that shaped her comeback story) How hard it was to learn how to swim (and what helped her finally "get it") How 4:00 AM became a habit—without relying on motivation What it really takes to build consistency, confidence, and identity as a triathlete—at any age Connect with Hilary Instagram: @hilarytopper Website: ATriathletesDiary.com
-
79
Bile Flow, GLP-1 & Midlife Metabolism: Why Fat Loss Gets Harder After 40
If you're over 40 and doing "everything right" — eating clean, lifting weights, prioritizing sleep — but your metabolism feels slower, hunger feels stronger, and fat loss feels harder… This episode explains why. In this deep-dive rabbit hole, Coach Debbie Potts uncovers the powerful (and often overlooked) connection between bile flow, mitochondrial efficiency, GLP-1 signaling, hormones, and midlife metabolism. Bile acids are not just digestive fluids. They are metabolic signaling molecules that regulate: • GLP-1 and PYY (satiety hormones) • Insulin sensitivity • Fat oxidation • Thyroid receptor expression • Estrogen clearance (the estrobolome) • Microbiome balance • Inflammatory tone • Toxin elimination You'll learn how midlife hormonal shifts — including declining estrogen and testosterone — affect mitochondrial ATP production, bile synthesis, and receptor signaling. When bile signaling weakens, GLP-1 drops, hunger rises, insulin resistance increases, fat oxidation declines, inflammation builds, and metabolism adapts downward. This isn't a willpower problem. It's a signaling problem. High performers often feel this shift first because chronic stress suppresses digestion, weakens vagal tone, reduces stomach acid, impairs gallbladder contraction, and disrupts bile release. In this episode, Debbie connects the dots and explains the midlife cascade: Hormone shift → Mitochondrial decline → Bile signaling weakens → GLP-1 drops → Insulin resistance rises → Fat oxidation slows → Inflammation increases → Thyroid sensitivity declines → Metabolic rate adapts downward. You'll also learn why GLP-1 medications are exploding in popularity — and why restoring upstream physiology may be the more sustainable path. Instead of pushing harder, we sequence smarter. When flow restores, metabolism follows. 👉 Learn more at www.debbiepotts.net Aging is inevitable. Struggling is optional. Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
-
78
-
77
#633 Decoding Inflammation with Ayurveda: Dr. Shivani Gupta on Hormones, Energy & Healing Rituals
*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "2c036105-b278-47cc-93ab-5734ed376450" data-testid= "conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie is joined by Shivani Gupta—Ayurvedic practitioner, turmeric researcher, and author of The Inflammation Code. We explore how Ayurveda can be used as a preventive, modern lifestyle tool to calm chronic inflammation, balance hormones, and restore energy—without restrictive dieting. Dr. Shivani shares what led her to Ayurveda, why turmeric became central to her work, and the key pillars from her new book, including Mental Inflammation™, gut and estrobolome support, and simple daily rituals that actually stick. This conversation is especially powerful for midlife, high-performing women dealing with brain fog, bloat, fatigue, poor sleep, and hormone chaos—who want root-cause solutions that work in real life. 🔗 Learn more: www.theinflammationcode.com www.shivanigupta.com Website 🌐 https://www.shivanigupta.com Book 📘 The Inflammation Code: https://www.theinflammationcode.com Free Resources 🔥 7-Day Inflammation Detox Challenge: https://www.7dayinflammationdetox.com/optin1641313075014 🥗 Anti-Inflammatory E-Cookbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ItNJ1DV3XsOn5MwBbSpeTFH8o3KFu2qk/view Social Media 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshivanigupta ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.shivanigupta 📌 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theshivanigupta
-
76
Rabbit Hole Deep Dive on Heart Health as we Age
In this deep dive rabbit hole episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we unpack the science behind cardiovascular health- and why it matters for high performers, endurance athletes, and driven midlife men and women who want to age strong — not slower. This isn't surface-level wellness advice. You'll learn how Cardiovascular health impacts: ✔ Metabolism ✔ Hormones ✔ Muscle & Mitochondria ✔ Brain & Nervous System ✔ Gut Health ✔ Insulin Sensitivity ✔ Inflammation & Longevity And most importantly — how to connect this to your own FutureYou Blueprint™ using a "Test, Not Guess" approach. If you've been doing all the "right" things but still feel stuck with fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, muscle loss, or metabolic chaos — this episode is for you. This is about understanding your terrain. This is about building resilience. This is about restoring metabolic harmony from the inside out. 🔬 In This Episode We Discuss: • What is really happening under the surface • Clues and correlations to watch for • Upstream vs downstream dysfunction • Why middle age physiology changes the game • Practical strategies to course-correct 📊 Ready to Personalize Your Plan? Learn more about: • PNOĒ Metabolic Testing • Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis • 3x4 Genetics • GI-MAP Gut Testing • The FutureYou Blueprint™ Coaching Visit: www.debbiepotts.net If this episode helped you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Because life is not a race… It's about building your strongest, most resilient Future You.
-
75
#632 Vagus Nerve, Inflammation & the Science of Healing with Kevin J. Tracey, MD
What if inflammation isn't something to "fight"… but a signal your nervous system can't turn off? In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Kevin J. Tracey, MD — President and CEO of The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and a global leader in neuroimmunology and bioelectronic medicine. Dr. Tracey is best known for discovering the inflammatory reflex — the neural circuit through which the vagus nerve actively regulates the immune system. His work changed how we understand inflammation, chronic disease, recovery, and healing itself. And for high-performing, driven, midlife athletes and professionals… this science explains why so many people are stuck. In this episode, we connect Dr. Tracey's groundbreaking research directly into my FLOW Foundation™ framework: 🧠 Free the Nervous System → Lymph & Fascia → Oxygen & Mitochondria → Waste, Bile & Hormone Clearance Because healing doesn't start with supplements, hormones, or harder training. It starts with safety. In this episode, we explore: Why chronic stress keeps the immune system switched "ON" How the vagus nerve senses inflammation — and tells the body when to shut it down Why sympathetic dominance blocks digestion, bile flow, blood sugar stability, and hormone signaling How inflammation becomes chronic when neural regulation is impaired The link between vagal tone, lymphatic flow, oxygen delivery, and waste removal Why many high performers feel wired-and-tired, inflamed, reactive, and stuck despite "doing everything right" How modern medicine is using bioelectronic signals — not drugs — to restore immune balance Kevin J. Tracey, MD President and CEO, The Feinstein (Fine-steen) Institutes for Medical Research (Manhasset, NY) Neurosurgeon | Neuroimmunologist | Pioneer of Bioelectronic Medicine Author of the bestselling book: 📘 The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes Dr. Tracey's discoveries revealed that the nervous system directly controls immune function through neural circuits — reshaping medicine's understanding of inflammation and opening the door to bioelectronic therapies that regulate disease at its source. Relevant Links The Great Nerve (Amazon): https://a.co/d/7UbRR6C Feinstein Institutes Website: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/ Dr. Tracey's Research Profile: https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/kevin-j-tracey-md Center for Bioelectronic Medicine: https://www.northwell.edu/center-for-bioelectronic-medicine Social Personal Twitter/X: https://x.com/KevinJTraceyMD Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjtraceymd/ Feinstein Institutes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-feinstein-institutes-for-medical-research Northwell Health: @northwellhealth (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter
-
74
NK Cells, Exosomes & Zombie Cells for Improved Healthspan in Midlife
Is cancer prevention really about destroying abnormal cells — or restoring immune surveillance before disease ever develops? In this Part Two deep dive, Coach Debbie Potts explores the emerging paradigm shift in longevity medicine: enhancing Natural Killer (NK) cell intelligence and activated NK cell–derived exosomes to support immune rejuvenation, reduce senescent "zombie" cells, and protect long-term health. If you're 45–60 and doing everything "right" but feeling inflamed, slower to recover, or less resilient, this episode will help you understand why immune precision matters — and why advanced regenerative tools must be layered in the right order. In this episode, you'll learn: • What Natural Killer (NK) cells actually do in daily immune surveillance • What "zombie cells" (senescent cells) are and how they accelerate aging • How NK cells help clear damaged and dysfunctional cells • What activated NK cell exosomes are — and how they function as immune signaling amplifiers • The potential anti-aging and healthspan benefits of improving immune precision • Why immune rejuvenation is about restoring intelligence, not boosting indiscriminately • When advanced regenerative therapies make sense — and when they don't Anti-aging is not about reversing time. It's about preserving adaptive capacity. For high performers, that means: Maintaining muscle. Preserving metabolic flexibility. Protecting cognitive function. Supporting immune intelligence. Not pushing harder — but sequencing smarter. Because advanced therapies are not first-line. They are precision amplifiers once the terrain is ready. Safety first. Then flow. Then rebuild capacity. That's how you create your FutureYou. Learn more about building your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™ at: www.debbiepotts.net
-
73
After 45: Why Protein Distribution, Leucine Threshold & mTOR Signaling Determine Whether You Build or Lose Muscle
If you're over 45 and training consistently but noticing slower recovery, softer body composition, or declining strength — this episode is for you. In this deep-dive rabbit hole conversation, Debbie breaks down the real science of Muscle Protein Synthesis (MPS) and why protein distribution — not just total protein — becomes critical in midlife. You'll learn why 20–30 grams of protein often isn't enough anymore, why adults 45+ may need 3–4 grams of leucine per meal to fully activate mTOR signaling, and how anabolic resistance changes the muscle-building equation for both men and women. We also explore AMPK vs mTOR balance, chronic fasting and endurance training effects, insulin resistance, stress-driven cortisol interference, and how PNOĒ metabolic testing and genetic insights can personalize your muscle-building strategy. Midlife isn't decline — it's a threshold shift. When you understand the signaling, you can train smarter, fuel intentionally, and protect your metabolism for decades to come. Learn more about personalized testing and The FutureYou Blueprint™ at www.debbiepotts.net
-
72
Safety, Flow & Cellular Trust: How to Rebuild Capacity and Create Your FutureYou
If you're 45, 50, or 60 and doing all the "right" things — training hard, eating clean, optimizing your health — but your body isn't responding the way it used to… this episode is for you. In this solo deep dive, Coach Debbie Potts breaks down what it really means to become fit and healthy from the inside out — at a cellular level. Before we talk peptides, exosomes, stem cells, or advanced regenerative therapies, we need to understand one thing: Your body cannot regenerate in stagnation. Safety turns digestion back on. Flow clears inflammatory noise. And when waste moves, mitochondria increase output. In this episode, you'll learn: • What "restoring cellular trust" actually means • Why mitochondria are the decision-makers of your metabolism • How chronic stress keeps you stuck in protective adaptation • The real role of bile flow, lymphatic drainage, and gut motility • Why immune resilience declines in midlife • The difference between adding more stress vs. rebuilding capacity • The correct order of operations: Safety → Flow → Capacity • How to create your FutureYou Blueprint™ without burning out If you're a high performer who feels inflamed, resistant, or metabolically stalled, this episode will help you understand why pushing harder isn't the solution — and what to do instead. Because your FutureYou isn't built by adding more stress. It's built by restoring cellular trust — in the right order. ✨ Ready to build your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™? Learn more at: www.debbiepotts.net Schedule your complimentary discovery call here: https://calendly.com/amanda-fromwithinsb/15-min-discovery-call
-
71
#631 Reclaim your Vitality -Science Backed Detoxification with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos
Reclaim Your Vitality: Science-Backed Detoxification with Dr. Haroldo Magarinos What if your fatigue, inflammation, hormone resistance, brain fog, or "detox reactions" aren't because you need more supplements—but because your body can't clear what it's already carrying? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I'm joined by Dr. Haroldo Magarinos, founder of Reclaim Your Vitality, for a grounded, science-backed conversation on what detoxification actually means—and why so many high performers get it wrong. We unpack the missing physiology behind detox programs, hormone optimization, and "biohacking," especially for driven midlife athletes and professionals who are doing all the right things but still feel stuck. This is not about aggressive cleanses or pushing harder. It's about capacity, flow, and order of operations. In this episode, we explore: • Why detox is a biological process, not a product or protocol • How the nervous system, liver, bile, gut, kidneys, and lymph must work together • Why poor bile flow leads to hormone recirculation, histamine overload, and inflammation • The connection between chronic stress, mitochondrial energy, and impaired detox pathways • Why many people feel worse during detox—and how to prevent that • How to rebuild drainage, resilience, and metabolic harmony before adding HRT, peptides, GLP-1s, or intense training • What "science-backed detox" actually looks like in real life Dr. Magarinos brings clarity to the confusion around detoxification by anchoring the conversation in physiology, systems biology, and clinical experience—cutting through fear-based marketing and outdated models. If you've ever said: "I've tried detoxing, but it didn't work." "I react to everything." "My labs look okay, but I don't feel okay." "Hormones and supplements aren't helping." This episode will help you understand why—and what needs to come first. Because real vitality isn't forced. It's restored—by improving flow from the inside out. 🎧 Tune in and learn how to reclaim your vitality by working with your body, not against it. Learn more at: www.debbiepotts.net Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
-
70
Why Timing, Terrain & Signaling Matter for The FutureYou Blueprint
Peptides are everywhere right now — in conversations about muscle, fat loss, recovery, longevity, and immune health. But here's the truth most people aren't talking about: 👉 Peptides don't work well in a stressed, depleted, inflamed body. 👉 And when used too early, they often make symptoms worse — not better. In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I'm breaking down PEPTIDES 101 from a root-cause, functional medicine lens — not hype, shortcuts, or biohacker trends. This is a terrain-first, signaling-based conversation designed to help you understand: What peptides actually do Who they're best for When they're NOT appropriate And why timing matters more than the peptide itself In this episode, you'll learn: What peptides are (and how they differ from hormones, proteins, and supplements) Why peptides act as signal amplifiers, not fixes How chronic stress, under-fueling, over-training, poor sleep, constipation, and inflammation shut down: hormonal signaling immune modulation cellular repair Why peptides often fail when the nervous system doesn't feel safe The 7 phases of peptide readiness, including: nervous system regulation metabolic stabilization digestion, elimination & drainage training and recovery alignment foundational nutrition What peptides are actually best used for: tissue repair & recovery lean mass preservation immune regulation mitochondrial resilience longevity signaling Why peptides belong after foundations — not before them This episode is for you if: You're curious about peptides but want to use them safely You've tried "doing all the right things" and still feel stuck You're a midlife athlete dealing with fatigue, poor recovery, or anabolic resistance You want to understand why things aren't working — not just what to try next The key takeaway: Peptides don't create healing. They accelerate healing that's already allowed. Ready to explore whether peptides — or foundational work — are right for you? At FROM WITHIN, we take a terrain-first, data-informed approach to metabolic health, hormones, recovery, and longevity — working collaboratively to build your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™. If you'd like clarity on your next step, you can schedule a 15-minute discovery call with our team here: 👉 Schedule your discovery call: https://calendly.com/amanda-fromwithinsb/15-min-discovery-call No pressure. No guessing. Just a clear conversation about what your body needs from within.
-
69
Fat Loss Stalls: Why Fit, High-Performing Adults Stop Getting Results
Are you ready to STOP Guessing and START working from Within? You train consistently. You walk, lift weights, and maybe even do cardio or Zone 2. You eat "clean," focus on protein, avoid junk—and yet fat loss has stalled, muscle feels harder to build, and your body looks softer than it should. If that's you, this episode is for you. In this deep-dive rabbit hole episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks why fat loss stalls in fit, disciplined, high-performing adults—especially in midlife—despite doing all the "right" things with exercise and nutrition. Here's the truth most people never hear: Fat loss resistance isn't a motivation problem. It's not a willpower issue. And it's rarely a simple calorie problem. It's a root-cause, metabolic, and nervous system issue. In this episode, you'll learn: Why fat loss stalls when your body shifts into metabolic protection How chronic stress, under-fueling, and over-training quietly suppress fat oxidation Why "normal" labs don't tell the full story How mitochondrial dysfunction blocks fat loss and muscle rebuilding Why hormonal issues are often downstream effects—not the starting point How poor digestion, bile flow, and incomplete elimination sabotage fat loss Why more exercise and cleaner eating often make things worse What Resting and Active Metabolic Testing (PNOĒ) reveal that standard tests miss Coach Debbie explains how loss of FLOW—from nervous system dysregulation, depleted mitochondria, poor recovery, and blocked waste removal—causes the body to clamp down, conserve energy, and resist change. You'll also learn why the solution isn't pushing harder, cutting more calories, or adding another protocol—but restoring the right order of operations: ✔️ Safety before stress ✔️ Energy before effort ✔️ Structure before clearance When these systems are supported, the body stops fighting you—and results return. If you're tired of guessing, stuck in trial-and-error, and ready to understand why your body is responding the way it is, this episode will change how you look at fat loss forever. Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Working From Within? If this episode resonated and you're ready to uncover what's really holding your body back, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 15-minute Discovery Call with the FROM WITHIN team. 👉 Book your Discovery Call here: https://calendly.com/amanda-fromwithinsb/15-min-discovery-call This call is for fit, high-performing adults who want clarity, data, and a personalized FutureYou Blueprint™—not another generic plan. Because aging isn't the problem. Doing things the same way when your physiology has changed is.
-
68
#630 What if your "normal" cholesterol labs don't actually mean your heart is safe?
In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Dr. John Osborne, cardiologist and founder of ClearCardio, to uncover what most people—and even many physicians—are missing when it comes to heart disease risk. We dive into why cardiovascular disease often progresses silently, especially in fit, high-performing adults who "do everything right." You'll learn why traditional markers like total cholesterol and LDL often fail to tell the full story—and how advanced imaging and deeper biomarkers can reveal risk years (or decades) earlier. This conversation is especially important for: • Endurance athletes • Midlife high performers • Men and women navigating hormonal shifts • Anyone with a family history of heart disease • Those frustrated by "your labs look fine" answers In this episode, we cover: • Why heart disease is often missed until it's too late • The difference between cholesterol numbers and plaque burden • What a coronary calcium scan actually shows—and who should consider one • How chronic stress, inflammation, hormones, and metabolic dysfunction impact the heart • Why fitness does NOT automatically equal cardiovascular protection • The role of insulin resistance, visceral fat, and vascular inflammation • How early detection changes outcomes—and saves lives We also connect the dots between metabolic health, nervous system regulation, inflammation, and cardiovascular resilience, aligning perfectly with The FLOW Foundation™ and The FutureYou Blueprint™ philosophy: 👉 You don't optimize what you don't assess—and you can't fix what you don't see. If you're serious about aging strong, staying in the game, and protecting your future self, this is a conversation you need to hear. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to move beyond surface-level labs and take ownership of your heart health—from the inside out. Connect & Learn More 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Osborne's work at ClearCardio 🔗 Explore coaching, testing, and The FutureYou Blueprint™ at www.debbiepotts.net
-
67
Why Pushing Harder Stops Working (and What Your Body Is Actually Asking For)
Is this you... You're fit. You train consistently. You eat "healthy." You're disciplined and driven. So why does your body feel stuck? In this deep-dive rabbit hole episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks the missing pieces high performers overlook when results stall in midlife—despite doing all the "right" things. If pushing harder, training more, or cleaning up your diet isn't working anymore, this episode will explain why. You'll learn why: • You can poop every day and still be constipated • Detox often backfires in driven bodies • The nervous system—not willpower—is the master regulator • Mitochondrial energy determines whether you adapt or resist • Aggressive protocols fail when FLOW isn't restored first Debbie shares what she's learning from trusted mentors, cutting-edge research, and real-world pattern recognition to explain why sequence matters more than effort in midlife health and performance. This episode introduces the FLOW Foundation Blueprint™ and the core reframe high performers need to hear: You don't need more discipline. You don't need to try harder. You need safety before stress, structure before clearance, and energy before effort. If you're tired of guessing, stuck in trial-and-error cycles, or frustrated that your body no longer responds the way it used to—this episode is for you. 👉 Learn how to build your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™ and stop pushing against your physiology at www.debbiepotts.net
-
66
Capacity Before Flow: Why Drainage Comes First for Healthy Aging from the Inside Out
If you're a high performer living life like a race—training hard, eating "right," optimizing everything—but still feeling inflamed, tired, reactive, or stuck… this episode is for you. In this deep-dive rabbit hole episode, Coach Debbie Potts breaks down the real order of operations for health, performance, and longevity—from the nervous system to lymph, liver, bile, gut, and mitochondria—and explains why drainage must come before flow if you want to age strong, resilient, and metabolically healthy. You'll learn why: Flow is not effort—it's capacity The nervous system is the master switch for digestion, detox, hormones, and recovery Lymph only moves with breathing, movement, hydrated fascia, and parasympathetic tone The liver doesn't "detox" unless bile can package and carry waste out Pooping is the final step of successful drainage—not the first Forcing detox, training, fasting, or hormones without open exits creates symptoms, not healing Using the FLOW Foundation™ framework (Free the Nervous System → Lymph & Fascia → Oxygen & Blood Flow → Waste Removal), Debbie walks you through the cellular logic of why high performers burn out despite doing everything "right," and how restoring flow turns a stagnant internal swamp back into a clean, moving river. This episode connects the dots between: Nervous system regulation (safety vs. survival) Lymphatic drainage and inflammation Liver detox phases and bile flow Gut motility and hormone clearance Mitochondrial function, blood sugar, and aging capacity If you're ready to stop guessing, stop forcing, and start building health from the inside out, this episode sets the foundation for creating your own FutureYou Blueprint™—with the right order, for your unique body. 🎧 Listen now and learn why Drainage → Flow → Capacity is non-negotiable for how you age.
-
65
#629 What is BLOCK Therapy with Deanna Hansen
Block Therapy, Fascia & Flow: Why Your Body Can't Heal What It Can't Release with Deanna Hansen What if your pain, stiffness, poor recovery, hormone resistance, or "mystery inflammation" isn't coming from weak muscles, aging joints, or overtraining—but from dehydrated, compressed fascia? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I'm joined by Deanna Hansen, creator of Block Therapy®, to unpack the missing link in healing, performance, and longevity: your fascial system. Fascia is not just connective tissue—it's a sensory organ, communication highway, and drainage system. And when it becomes compressed from stress, repetitive training, injuries, sitting, or breath restriction, everything downstream suffers. That includes: Lymphatic flow Circulation and oxygen delivery Hormone signaling Nervous system regulation Detox and waste removal Pain-free movement and recovery In true FLOW Foundation™ fashion, we explore why you can't "train harder" or supplement your way out of a body that can't move, hydrate, and release. In this episode, we cover: What fascia really is—and why it's not passive tissue How chronic stress, endurance training, and aging compress fascia Why lymph has no pump (and how fascia is the pump) The connection between fascia, breath, vagal tone, and inflammation How Block Therapy® helps rehydrate tissues and restore flow Why aggressive workouts, detoxes, and even HRT can backfire when fascia is stuck How gentle, intentional decompression prepares your body to adapt, heal, and perform Why this matters for high performers and aging athletes: If you're: Doing "all the right things" but not seeing results Struggling with lingering pain, stiffness, or slow recovery Feeling inflamed, puffy, tight, or restricted Sensitive to supplements, training, or hormone therapies This conversation may completely change how you approach your health. Because nothing detoxes, heals, or adapts if it can't move first. 👉 Clean before you build. 👉 Open the drains before you add load. 👉 Restore flow before chasing performance. About My Guest Deanna Hansen is an educator, speaker, and the founder of Block Therapy®, a revolutionary approach to fascial decompression that restores circulation, lymphatic flow, posture, and pain-free movement—without force, stretching, or aggressive techniques. Ready to go deeper? This episode connects directly to: The FLOW Foundation™ Drainage before detox Nervous system-first healing The FutureYou Blueprint™ 🎧 Tune in and learn why your fascia may be the missing piece between where you are now—and how strong, resilient, and energized you want to feel as you age.
-
64
Are you stuck in Cell Danger Mode?
Are you eating clean, training smart, managing stress — maybe even using hormone replacement — but still struggling with fatigue, inflammation, stubborn weight, low energy, or poor recovery? 👉 This isn't "just aging." In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie takes a deep dive into the Cell Danger Response (CDR) — a groundbreaking biological framework developed by Robert Naviaux — that explains why so many people feel stuck despite "doing everything right." Chronic symptoms aren't random. They're often signs that the body is stuck in survival mode and hasn't completed the healing cycle. 🔬 In This Episode, You'll Learn: What the Cell Danger Response is — and why it's protective, not broken biology The four major triggers that activate survival physiology The difference between fight/flight and freeze/shutdown at the cellular level Why digestion, hormones, mitochondria, and inflammation won't normalize if the nervous system doesn't feel safe Why chronic illness often reflects incomplete healing, not permanent damage 🧪 Debbie's Personal Case Study: Why "Test, Don't Guess" Matters Debbie shares how she connected patterns across multiple functional and metabolic tests to uncover what was really happening under the hood, including: GI-MAP gut testing (dysbiosis, low butyrate, endotoxins/LPS) Genetics influencing oxidative stress, detox pathways, and cell membrane repair mescreen™ mitochondrial testing (ROS, membrane integrity, energy efficiency) Vagus nerve tone & HRV data Hormones and thyroid signaling at the cellular level 👉 The takeaway: It wasn't age. It wasn't willpower. It was unmeasured cellular stress driving a prolonged survival response. 🧠 From Survival to Resilience Healing doesn't happen by pushing harder. It happens by restoring safety, calming danger signals, supporting mitochondria, and allowing the body to complete the healing cycle. This episode explains why testing beats trial-and-error — and how Debbie uses this approach to build a personalized FutureYou Blueprint™ for clients who want to thrive as they age. 🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode Learn more about the Cell Danger Response: 👉 https://chronicillnesstraumastudies.com/cell-danger-response-disease/ Work with Debbie & build your FutureYou Blueprint™: 🌐 https://www.debbiepotts.net ⚠️ Safety Note Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
-
63
#628 How to Rebuild Men's Health from the Cellular Level Up | Dave Readyhough – Healthy Terrain Nutrition
How to Rebuild Men's Health from the Cellular Level Up | Dave Readyhough – Healthy Terrain Nutrition What if your body isn't broken — it's just operating in a damaged terrain? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Dave Readyhough, founder of Healthy Terrain Nutrition, functional nutrition coach, and blood chemistry expert specializing in men's midlife health. After more than 30 years of addiction, chronic pain, and chasing symptom-based solutions, Dave completely rebuilt his health by addressing the cellular environment that drives metabolism, inflammation, hormones, and recovery. Now in his late 50s, Dave feels stronger, leaner, and more energized than he did in his 20s — and he helps men do the same by restoring the body's internal terrain so it can heal itself. In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ Why "fix-the-symptom" approaches fail long-term ✔️ How blood chemistry reveals hidden metabolic stress ✔️ The root causes of belly fat, joint pain, and chronic inflammation in men ✔️ Why midlife metabolism slows — and how to rebuild it ✔️ The role of nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset in cellular repair ✔️ What it really means to "heal from the inside out" Dave's philosophy is simple but powerful: 👉 When you repair and support the terrain at the cellular level, the body knows how to innately heal. If you're a man in midlife — or you coach or support one — this conversation will change how you think about health, aging, and what's actually possible in your 40s, 50s, and beyond. 🔗 Connect with Dave Readyhough & Healthy Terrain Nutrition 🌐 Website: https://www.HealthyTerrainNutrition.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HealthyTerrainNutrition/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyterrainnutrition/ 🎧 Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show for science-backed conversations on metabolism, hormones, mitochondrial health, and aging stronger — not slower. 🌱 Learn more about The FutureYou Blueprint™ and functional testing at 👉 www.debbiepotts.net
-
62
Aging, Hormones & the Vagus Nerve: What Every Woman Over 40 Needs to Know
Rabbit Hole Deep Dive Series: The Vagus Nerve, Aging & Hormones with Coach Debbie Potts, FDN-P, FNTP, Metabolic Health Practitioner Welcome to the Rabbit Hole Deep Dive Series — where Coach Debbie Potts guides you through the complex, interconnected systems that shape your metabolism, hormones, and longevity. In this series, Debbie unpacks one of the most overlooked drivers of midlife health challenges: vagus nerve dysfunction and its downstream impact on thyroid health, sex hormones, blood sugar balance, inflammation, mitochondrial energy, and the aging process. Through detailed explanations, case studies (including Debbie's own GI-MAP, MEScreen, HRV and blood chemistry results), and science-backed strategies, you'll learn: • Why the vagus nerve controls digestion, nutrient absorption, and gut-hormone signaling • How chronic stress suppresses thyroid conversion (T4 → T3) and increases reverse T3 • The role of autonomic balance in menopause, perimenopause, and andropause symptoms • How low vagal tone accelerates aging by impairing mitochondrial function • The connection between HRV, metabolic flexibility, and fat-burning • Early signs of vagus nerve toxicity — and how to reverse it • Practical tools to strengthen vagal tone, reduce inflammation, and rebalance hormones • How Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation fits into a data-driven recovery strategy Debbie blends her decades of experience as a practitioner and athlete with functional testing, genetic insight, mitochondrial analysis, and real-world lessons from overcoming her own burnout and metabolic chaos. If you feel like you're aging faster than you should… If your metabolism has slowed… If your hormones feel "off" despite doing everything right… If your stress resilience and HRV are declining… This series will help you connect the dots, understand the root cause, and start building your strongest, most resilient Future You. 🔗 Explore the FutureYou Blueprint™ www.debbiepotts.net 🔗 Support your vagus nerve with Pulsetto VNS https://pulsetto.sjv.io/YRQyQP
-
61
Rabbit Hole Deep Dive Series: The Vagus Nerve, Aging & Hormones
Welcome to the Rabbit Hole Deep Dive Series — where Coach Debbie Potts guides you through the complex, interconnected systems that shape your metabolism, hormones, and longevity. In this series, Debbie unpacks one of the most overlooked drivers of midlife health challenges: vagus nerve dysfunction and its downstream impact on thyroid health, sex hormones, blood sugar balance, inflammation, mitochondrial energy, and the aging process. Through detailed explanations, case studies (including Debbie's own GI-MAP, MEScreen, HRV and blood chemistry results), and science-backed strategies, you'll learn: • Why the vagus nerve controls digestion, nutrient absorption, and gut-hormone signaling • How chronic stress suppresses thyroid conversion (T4 → T3) and increases reverse T3 • The role of autonomic balance in menopause, perimenopause, and andropause symptoms • How low vagal tone accelerates aging by impairing mitochondrial function • The connection between HRV, metabolic flexibility, and fat-burning • Early signs of vagus nerve toxicity — and how to reverse it • Practical tools to strengthen vagal tone, reduce inflammation, and rebalance hormones • How Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation fits into a data-driven recovery strategy Debbie blends her decades of experience as a practitioner and athlete with functional testing, genetic insight, mitochondrial analysis, and real-world lessons from overcoming her own burnout and metabolic chaos. If you feel like you're aging faster than you should… If your metabolism has slowed… If your hormones feel "off" despite doing everything right… If your stress resilience and HRV are declining… This series will help you connect the dots, understand the root cause, and start building your strongest, most resilient Future You. 🔗 Explore the FutureYou Blueprint™ www.debbiepotts.net 🔗 Support your vagus nerve with Pulsetto VNS https://pulsetto.sjv.io/YRQyQP
-
60
#627 Harnessing the Gut-Bone Connection — Microbiome Science with Dr. Mark Charbonneau
In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I'm joined by Dr. Mark Charbonneau, PhD — VP of Research & Development at Sōlaria Biō — to explore groundbreaking science around bone health, the gut–bone axis, and how microbes may hold the key to aging stronger, not weaker. We break down: Why traditional bone-health solutions fall short, and what's missing when it comes to inflammation, gut integrity, and immune balance. How Bōndia combines plant-derived probiotic strains + prebiotic fibers + algae-based Vitamin D₃ into a synbiotic medical food targeting bone loss associated with menopause, weight, and aging. The science behind the gut microbiome's influence on bone metabolism, immune regulation, gut barrier integrity, and inflammation — and why this matters more than you think. Details on the clinical evidence showing significant bone-loss reduction, improved gut health, and reduced inflammatory signaling. What makes Bōndia unique: food-derived microbes, clean formulation, and root-cause-driven approach to healthy aging. 🎯 Use code coachdebbiepotts at checkout to save on Bōndia through my referral link. If you care about long-term bone strength, gut health, and aging with vitality — you won't want to miss this conversation. Tune in now!
-
59
Aging Skin, Wrinkles & Gut Health — What My Lab Investigation Revealed
If you're noticing changes in your skin — dryness, fine lines, faster wrinkling — you might be blaming age. But what if the real cause is happening… in your gut? In today's deep-dive episode, I uncover how my skin was the messenger, alerting me to deeper internal dysfunction I could only see through testing — not guessing. I take you behind the scenes of my own: 🧫 GI MAP gut microbiome analysis 🩸 Advanced blood chemistry assessment 🧬 Genetics (mitochondria, inflammation & detox pathways) 🔋 Mitochondrial stress test (mescreen™) Here's what I discovered: • Low butyrate = low ATP → slow cell renewal → dull skin • High steatocrit = fat malabsorption → low vitamin A/D/E/K2 → faster aging skin • Bile flow congestion = poor hormone clearance → inflammation & skin flares • LPS endotoxins = immune activation → psoriasis & dehydration of skin • Oxidative stress at the mitochondrial membrane = collagen breakdown accelerates And here's the most important takeaway… ✨ Skin aging isn't just cosmetic. It's a biomarker of internal health, especially gut function and mitochondrial repair. If you want younger skin, you must: ➡️ Improve bile flow ➡️ Restore gut lining & butyrate producers ➡️ Reduce endotoxins (LPS) ➡️ Repair mitochondrial membranes Inside this episode, I'll teach you: ✔ What wrinkling and dryness actually mean metabolically ✔ The root-cause drivers behind early skin aging ✔ How oxidative stress accelerates collagen loss ✔ My top solutions from Phase 1 & 2 of the FutureYou Blueprint™ You'll learn how improving your gut health, stress response, and mitochondria is the most powerful anti-aging skincare in the world. 💥 Don't just accept "this is what happens as we age." Investigate. Repair. Rebuild. Reverse. 🔗 Want help uncovering YOUR root causes? Book a FutureYou Discovery Call: https://DebbiePottsCoaching.as.me/discovermore 🎧 LISTEN • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE • TEST — DON'T GUESS™ The Coach Debbie Potts Show www.DebbiePotts.net
-
58
The Vagus Nerve–Thyroid Connection: Why Low T3 Isn't Always a Thyroid Problem
If your thyroid labs are "normal" but you still feel tired, inflamed, puffy, slow, or stuck in a metabolic plateau… this episode is for you. Coach Debbie Potts pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked root causes of low thyroid symptoms in midlife: vagus nerve dysfunction. Inside this deep-dive episode, Debbie explains how chronic stress, gut dysbiosis, LPS, H. pylori, low stomach acid, sluggish bile, and mitochondrial dysfunction can block thyroid hormone activation — even if you're taking T3 medication. You'll learn: • How vagus nerve dysfunction suppresses digestion and nutrient absorption • Why low vagal tone reduces T4 → T3 conversion in the liver and gut • How inflammation, LPS, and stress physiology increase Reverse T3 • Why your cells can't "hear" thyroid hormone when mitochondria are under stress • The link between HRV, autonomic balance, and metabolic flexibility • Debbie's personal case study using GI-MAP, MEScreen, HRV tracking, and blood chemistry • How she used Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation to restore parasympathetic tone If you're doing "all the right things" but still can't lose weight, build muscle, recover well, or feel like yourself… your thyroid may not be the real problem. Your cellular environment might be. 🔗 Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulation Support your vagus nerve and improve HRV: https://pulsetto.sjv.io/YRQyQP 🔗 Start your FutureYou Blueprint Investigation Test, don't guess: www.debbiepotts.net
-
57
-
56
Why Your Vagus Nerve Matters: Stress, Thyroid, Metabolism & How VNS Rewires Your FutureYou
Your vagus nerve is the most underrated driver of your metabolism, hormones, digestion, inflammation, and stress resilience — especially in midlife. And if you've been stuck in "fight or flight" for years (hello, athletes, Type-A performers, and burnt-out high achievers), this episode is the missing link in your healing and fat-loss journey. In this deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie walks you through the real mechanisms behind vagus nerve dysfunction, why so many middle age men and women experience "vagal toxicity," and how suppressed vagal tone shuts down fat-burning, slows thyroid conversion (T4 → T3), increases inflammation, disrupts digestion, and tanks HRV. You'll also hear Debbie's personal case study — connecting her GI-MAP results, MEScreen mitochondrial findings, HRV data, LF/HF ratios, blood chemistry patterns, and real-time tracking using SweetBeat Life to show what chronic sympathetic dominance actually looks like inside the body. Then we explore VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) therapy, how it works, why the research is exploding, and exactly how Debbie is using Pulsetto daily to retrain her nervous system and restore metabolic flexibility. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: • Why vagus nerve dysfunction blocks T3 from entering your cells • How LPS, H. pylori, low stomach acid & sluggish bile suppress vagal tone • The "freeze mode" most midlife women don't know they're in • HRV, LF/HF, and what your nervous system is really telling you • How chronic sympathetic stress shuts down fat-burning • Why VNS is becoming a game-changer for digestion, sleep, thyroid & metabolism • Debbie's daily Pulsetto protocol + what changed in her data • How to rebuild your vagal tone and create a stronger FutureYou PULSETTO VNS (Debbie's Favorite Tool for Stress Reset): Strengthen your vagus nerve, improve HRV, and calm your stress response — anytime, anywhere. 👉 https://pulsetto.sjv.io/YRQyQP WORK WITH COACH DEBBIE Ready to understand your metabolism, support your thyroid, restore your mitochondria, and rebuild your vagal tone? 👉 www.DebbiePotts.net Create your FutureYou Blueprint™ and stop guessing.
-
55
Protein, Plants & the Aging Gut: Why Midlife Muscles Need More Than Plants
In this solo "deep dive rabbit hole" episode, Coach Debbie Potts breaks down the truth about animal vs. plant protein — and why it matters even more after 40. You'll learn: Why muscle is your metabolic engine How anabolic resistance makes it harder to build muscle in midlife What leucine thresholds you need to hit to trigger muscle protein synthesis The anti-nutrients in plant-based foods that block absorption Why fiber isn't the full story — and how polyphenols feed your gut better How to create your FutureYou Blueprint™ for muscle, metabolism, and gut health This episode is for you if you're tired of confusion around plant vs. animal protein, bloating on clean eating, or struggling with body composition as you age. It's time to lift the hood and fix the root causes — not just the macros. 🧬 Book your personalized lab review + strategy call: 👉 https://www.debbiepotts.net 📦 Products & codes mentioned: Kion Whey Protein – code: CoachDebbiePotts Beam Minerals – code: CoachDebbiePotts BiOptimizers Sleep/Digestion stack – code: CoachDebbiePotts 🎧 Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show wherever you listen! 🛑 Disclaimer: Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
-
54
#625 Why You're Not Burning Fat: Metabolic Testing, VO₂ & FatMax Explained with Daniel Crumback
Are you training hard, eating clean… yet still not seeing fat loss or performance improvements? Today, metabolic testing expert Daniel Crumback joins me to explain how metabolic testing helps you finally stop guessing and start personalizing your training, nutrition, and recovery based on real physiology. We break down exactly what we measure in a Resting Metabolic Rate test and an Active VO₂ Peak test — including fat vs. carb utilization, metabolic flexibility, ventilatory thresholds (VT1 & VT2), FatMax, VO₂ peak vs. max, and heart-rate zones based on your actual data, not formulas. You'll learn how to: • Improve fat burning at rest and during exercise • Identify breathing, cardiac, or metabolic limitations • Train smarter with accurate Zone 2, tempo, and interval zones • Support longevity and mitochondrial health • Adapt training for midlife hormones and stress load Daniel and I also share the most common mistakes people make before and after testing — and how getting your physiology right can transform your results. If you're stuck doing "all the right things" with no payoff, this episode will show you the missing data your body has been trying to tell you. Learn more about Daniel: https://strategichealthperformance.com/about-me-final/ Connect with Debbie: www.debbiepotts.net Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
-
53
My Root-Cause Health Investigation — Part 2: Rebuilding My System with The FutureYou Blueprint
In Episode 1, I revealed the clues hidden in my labs — the WHY behind my fatigue, slower recovery, reduced power output, dry skin, and metabolic slowdown. Now in Part 3 & Part 4 of my personal case study, we turn insight into ACTION. You'll learn: The ROOT-CAUSE MAP of my body • Low ATP from microbiome imbalance • Fat malabsorption choking metabolism • LPS/endotoxin stress suppressing fat burning • High cortisol blocking thyroid activation • Oxidative stress damaging mitochondria • Genetic vulnerabilities amplifying the effect How this showed up in real life • Running performance dropping • Heart rate spikes in Zone 2 • Needing more fuel on long efforts • Harder time building + maintaining muscle • Skin + hormone changes • Mood and motivation shifts The 4-Phase FutureYou Blueprint™ Plan I built for myself PHASE 1 — Digest • Absorb • Drain PHASE 2 — Kill • Clear • Rebuild PHASE 3 — Mitochondria + Muscle Reboot PHASE 4 — Longevity Optimization I walk you through the WHY behind every tool, including: • TUDCA • Tributyrin (butyrate) • S. boulardii • Phosphatidylcholine • Creatine, CoQ10, PQQ, DHA • Nervous system support • HBOT, sauna, cold exposure This is exactly how I help clients transform from burned-out and metabolically stuck → to energized, strong, and aging powerfully. If you're ready to create your own FutureYou Blueprint™, this episode will show you what's possible when you finally stop guessing — and start investigating. 🗓 Book a Discover More Call: https://DebbiePottsCoaching.as.me/discovermore 🌐 Learn more: www.debbiepotts.net 📺 Watch on YouTube: @coachdebbiepotts Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
-
52
My Own Root-Cause Health Investigation — Part 1: Symptoms Are Clues + What My Labs Revealed Series
Are you training hard, eating clean, and doing "all the right things"… but your body still isn't responding the way it used to? That was me. Even as a lifelong athlete and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner — I hit a wall. My power dipped. My runs felt harder. My skin changed. Fat loss stalled. Recovery lagged. Something wasn't adding up. So I became my own case study. In this two-part deep-dive series, I take you behind the scenes of my personal health investigation — the exact process I use with clients to build their FutureYou Blueprint™ using: • GI MAP gut microbiome testing • Advanced blood chemistry analysis • Mescreen™ mitochondrial function testing • Genetic stress + metabolism vulnerability profiling • My symptom timeline and history In Part 1 & Part 2, you'll learn: 🔹 Why healthy people still get stuck 🔹 How hidden stressors block fat burning, recovery, and metabolism 🔹 The essential difference between symptoms and root causes 🔹 What my labs uncovered: — low butyrate = low ATP → lower power — high steatocrit = severe fat malabsorption — sluggish bile flow + elevated bilirubin — elevated Enterobacter → high LPS (endotoxin load) — oxidative stress damaging mitochondria — stress genetics driving high cortisol — metabolic genetics reducing fat-burning efficiency I share how to read the patterns, not just the numbers — so you can understand what your body is trying to tell you. This episode will help you connect the dots between: 👉 Gut health 👉 Hormones 👉 Mitochondria 👉 Metabolism 👉 Nervous system 👉 Stress resilience 👉 Athletic performance 👉 Aging well Because you can't fix what you're not investigating. You deserve to feel strong, energized, and unstoppable — not confused and frustrated. 🎧 Tune in — and learn how to start building your own FutureYou. 💬 Want to investigate your health story with me? ➡ Book a Discovery Call: https://DebbiePottsCoaching.as.me/discovermore 📍 Testing + coaching available virtually & locally (North San Diego) 🔗 Learn more: www.debbiepotts.net 📱 Follow @coachdebbiepotts on Instagram & YouTube Educational only. Partner with a qualified practitioner—especially if you're on medications, have gallbladder disease, significant anemia, active IBD, are pregnant, or have complex conditions.
-
51
#624 True Detox & Root-Cause Healing with Dr. Virginia Marston
In today's episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I'm joined by the extraordinary Dr. Virginia Marston — American Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, registered Mexican nurse, and pioneer in natural, integrative healing. With more than 30 years of hands-on clinical experience, Dr. Marston blends neural therapy, membrane medicine nutrition, iridology, family constellation therapy, chiropractic procedures, and ozone therapy to help individuals restore health from the inside out. Her passion for healing runs deep — both professionally and personally. As a mother of 12, including a daughter with cerebral palsy, Dr. Marston brings unmatched empathy, resilience, and wisdom to her work. In this inspiring conversation, we explore: 🔹 What "true detox" really means and why most people misunderstand it 🔹 The biggest factors blocking healing in today's high-stress modern world 🔹 How emotional trauma, cellular health, and membrane medicine intersect 🔹 The limitations of traditional medicine when it comes to root-cause healing 🔹 Dr. Marston's unique integrative approach using neural therapy, ozone, nutrition, and constellation work 🔹 Simple daily practices to begin restoring balance and resiliency 🔹 How to reconnect your body's innate ability to heal Dr. Marston also shares an invitation to visit La Luz Wellness Center in Chihuahua, Mexico, where individuals from around the world come for restorative detoxification programs, neural therapy, ancestral healing, and deep cellular repair. Connect with La Luz Wellness Center 📍 Website: https://www.laluzwellnesscenter.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/la-luz-wellness-center/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laluzwellnesscenter/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laluzwellnesscenter/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laluzwellnesscenter Learn more about Debbie's programs, testing, and The WHOLESTIC Method at: 🌐 www.debbiepotts.net
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Debbie Potts is the host of 'The Low Athlete Podcast', author, speaker and coach. Transform the WHOLE you from the inside out with The WHOLESTIC Method elements. In this podcast, you will gain the knowledge how to burn fat, optimize health (mitochondria!) and improve athletic performance. If you want to be a peak performer in LIFE and SPORTS, then listen in each week to our conversations on all topics to optimize your health and longevity. Do you want to improve your athletic performance AND the aging process at the same time? Debbie will discuss the elements of with "The WHOLESTIC Method" program:1. Nutrition2. Exercise3. Sleep4. Stress5. Movement & Mobility6. Digestion & Gut Health (Immunity!)7. Hydration8. Happiness, Play & GratitudeLife is not a Race… it is a journey. Learn from Debbie's mistakes in over training and being addicted to busyness for too many years. Now she is on a mission to help others living life as a race to avoid burn out and break down at a cel
HOSTED BY
Debbie Potts
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...