The Coach Debbie Potts Show

Debbie Potts
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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. Nutrition 2. Exercise 3. Sleep 4. Stress 5. Movement & Mobility 6. Digestion & Gut Health (Immunity!) 7. Hydration 8. Happiness, Play & Gratitude Life 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 cellular level. You will learn how to become metabolically flexible fat burner, optimize your health, and improve your performance for athletics- or just the challenges of daily life! More is not better... The GOLDILOCKS Effect is real! Learn from Debbie's mistakes, experiences and education. Stop over training, under recovering and living each day as a race. You will learn when you should slow down to push the 'pause-reset' button to re-calibrate daily! We discuss external stressors and hidden internal stressors that are impacting your ability to burn fat, performance gains and longevity. Men and women are different but also that we are all bio-individuals with different genetic make up, stressors and lifestyles- so there is NOT once size fits all approach to anything! Join the journey and transform the WHOLE you from the inside out with "The WHOLESTIC Method' elements and Coach Debbie Potts. Debbie is committed to following her purpose, passion and mission to helping transform the WHOLE you from the inside out with "The WHOLESTIC Method". Read all about Debbie's journey in her book 'LIFE IS NOT A RACE' and in her 'The WHOLESTIC Method Manual" on Amazon. Contact Debbie to learn about her "health detective" services on www.debbiepotts.net Debbie is a certified Kion Coach, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) - as well as much more! Learn more about Debbie on www.debbiepotts.net. Debbie Potts Health Coach, Author, Speaker & Podcaster Host of The Low Carb Athlete Podcast The WHOLESTIC Method Coaching Program FNTP, FDN-P, NASM CPT, CHEK HLC, Kion Coach BURN FAT. OPTIMIZE HEALTH. IMPROVE PERFORMANCE.

  1. 1D AGO

    PEPTIDES 101: Why Timing, Terrain & Signaling Matter More Than the Peptide

    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.

    33 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    1D AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty The real hardship of our time isn’t only the challenges we face, it’s that we rarely slow down enough to fully experience and process them. Jay is joined by bestselling author and journalist Michael Pollan for a deeply thoughtful exploration of consciousness, attention, and what it truly means to be present. Known for reshaping how we think about food, nature, and the human mind, Michael shares why his work always begins with curiosity rather than certainty. Together, they unpack how perception shapes reality and why the most important questions in life aren’t meant to be solved quickly, but held with patience. Jay and Michael dive into how modern life pulls us away from awareness, leaving many of us distracted, overstimulated, and disconnected from ourselves. Drawing from research on meditation, neuroscience, and psychedelic therapy, Michael explains how rigid thought patterns, rumination, and ego-driven narratives can keep us stuck. They discuss how practices that quiet the mind don’t erase our identity, but soften it, creating space for clarity, creativity, and deeper connection with the world around us. In this invterview, you'll learn: How to Stop Living on Autopilot How to Train Your Attention in a Distracted World How to Use Curiosity Instead of Certainty How to Break Free from Mental Rumination How to Quiet the Ego Without Losing Yourself How to Interrupt Stuck Thought Patterns Awareness isn’t something you have to earn or master, it’s something you already possess. Small moments of attention, pausing before reacting, listening more deeply, and learning to sit with your thoughts, can quietly reshape how you experience life. Michael Pollan’s A World Appears is a sweeping exploration of consciousness, what it is, who has it, and what it reveals about the essence of being human. Get your copy here: https://michaelpollan.com/books/a-world-appears/ With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.  Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:32 Why Great Thinkers Start With Questions 02:32 Is There Such a Thing as a Bad Question? 05:53 What is Consciousness? 07:55 Why Consciousness Matters in Daily Life 12:54 What Happens When You Put Your Phone Down 14:05 Building a Daily Meditation Practice 16:05 When Consciousness Transcends the Self 19:47 Is Everything Conscious? 25:46 What’s the Difference between the Mind and Consciousness? 31:16 Meditation and Psychedelics: The Overlap 33:36 Using Psychedelics With Intention 35:30 Is the Brain Creating Reality? 41:09 Breaking OCD Thought Loops 44:24 The Real Risks of Psychedelics 49:04 Why Psychedelics Can Help Break Addiction 51:23 How Altered States Change Our Fear of Death 53:54 Do Near-Death Experiences Change Science? 57:21 Redefining Consciousness in the AI Age 01:02:41 What Our Need for Constant Validation Says About Society  01:05:06 What Makes Humans Different From Machines 01:10:38 Why Asking Better Questions Matters 01:12:17 Michael on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjnpu6lK0HoUyOMh2ZBwhQ  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/justaskjefferson/   X | https://x.com/jefferson_fishr  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. 2D AGO

    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.

    48 min

  4. 5D AGO

    #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

    57 min

  5. FEB 10

    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

    42 min

  6. FEB 8

    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.

    46 min

  7. FEB 5

    #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.

    1h 4m

  8. JAN 29

    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.

    42 min
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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. Nutrition 2. Exercise 3. Sleep 4. Stress 5. Movement & Mobility 6. Digestion & Gut Health (Immunity!) 7. Hydration 8. Happiness, Play & Gratitude Life 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 cellular level. You will learn how to become metabolically flexible fat burner, optimize your health, and improve your performance for athletics- or just the challenges of daily life! More is not better... The GOLDILOCKS Effect is real! Learn from Debbie's mistakes, experiences and education. Stop over training, under recovering and living each day as a race. You will learn when you should slow down to push the 'pause-reset' button to re-calibrate daily! We discuss external stressors and hidden internal stressors that are impacting your ability to burn fat, performance gains and longevity. Men and women are different but also that we are all bio-individuals with different genetic make up, stressors and lifestyles- so there is NOT once size fits all approach to anything! Join the journey and transform the WHOLE you from the inside out with "The WHOLESTIC Method' elements and Coach Debbie Potts. Debbie is committed to following her purpose, passion and mission to helping transform the WHOLE you from the inside out with "The WHOLESTIC Method". Read all about Debbie's journey in her book 'LIFE IS NOT A RACE' and in her 'The WHOLESTIC Method Manual" on Amazon. Contact Debbie to learn about her "health detective" services on www.debbiepotts.net Debbie is a certified Kion Coach, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) - as well as much more! Learn more about Debbie on www.debbiepotts.net. Debbie Potts Health Coach, Author, Speaker & Podcaster Host of The Low Carb Athlete Podcast The WHOLESTIC Method Coaching Program FNTP, FDN-P, NASM CPT, CHEK HLC, Kion Coach BURN FAT. OPTIMIZE HEALTH. IMPROVE PERFORMANCE.

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  • Creator
    Debbie Potts
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2018 Debbie Potts
  • Show Website
    The Coach Debbie Potts Show

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