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. 19h ago

    #643 Gut Health, Lymph & Longevity After 40 with Dr. John Douillard

    What if your digestion issues, low energy, and stubborn inflammation aren't because you're doing something wrong… but because your body is out of sync? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with John Douillard—Ayurvedic longevity expert, founder of LifeSpa, and author of Eat Wheat—to explore how ancient wisdom is now being validated by modern science. We break down how your body is designed to function when it's working with its natural rhythms—and what happens when stress, modern lifestyle habits, and over-restriction push you into survival mode. This is a must-listen for high performers and active adults over 40 who feel stuck despite doing all the "right" things. 🔬 In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why being "out of sync" is a root cause of midlife health struggles The powerful role of the lymphatic system in detoxification, inflammation, and longevity What nitric oxide is and why it's essential for oxygen delivery, circulation, and energy How mouth breathing and lifestyle habits may be impacting your health What it means to "bubble-wrap your diet"—and why it can backfire How to rebuild gut resilience without restrictive dieting The importance of circadian rhythm and seasonal eating for digestion and metabolism Simple daily habits to support energy, recovery, and long-term vitality ⚡ Why This Episode Matters If you're still training hard, eating "clean," and following all the wellness advice—but not seeing results… It may not be about doing more. It's about sending your body the right signals. This episode connects ancient Ayurvedic principles with modern physiology to help you understand how to shift from survival mode into a state where your body can finally repair, rebuild, and thrive. 🌐 Learn More Connect with Dr. John Douillard Website: https://lifespa.com/ Podcast: https://lifespa.com/podcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/johndouillard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifespa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.douillard LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-douillard-2074a065/ X: https://x.com/JohnDouillard TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johndouillard Visit debbiepotts.net to learn how to build your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™ and take the next step in your health journey.

    1h 5m

  2. 19h ago ·  Bonus

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  3. 2d ago

    The Terrain First Series: Flow, Signals & the Future You Part 2: The F.L.O.W. Foundation

    What if healing is less about doing more… and more about restoring movement, communication, and safety inside the body? In Part Two of The Terrain First Series, Debbie Potts dives deep into the physiology of FLOW — not just physical movement, but the movement of oxygen, lymph, bile, blood, nutrients, waste, nerve signals, and cellular communication. This episode connects together: • The F.L.O.W. Foundation™ • Nervous system regulation & vagal tone • Lymphatic flow & drainage pathways • Bile flow & detoxification • Oxygen delivery & mitochondrial health • The Cell Danger Response theory • Why stagnant physiology creates stagnant health • Why "drainage before detox" matters • How the body shifts from survival mode into repair mode Debbie explains how symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, hormone imbalance, digestive dysfunction, and poor recovery may be signs of impaired communication and survival physiology — not simply a lack of willpower. You'll learn why: • Safety before fat loss matters • Capacity before intensity matters • Energy before effort matters • The body must feel safe enough to heal This episode is a deep-dive "rabbit hole" conversation into the connections between the nervous system, mitochondria, microbiome, immune system, and metabolic health — and how restoring FLOW may help create the conditions for resilience, recovery, and longevity. Topics Discussed: The Cell Danger Response Terrain First Strategy Vagus Nerve & Safety Signaling Lymphatic Congestion Bile Flow & Digestion Oxygen Utilization & Mitochondria Drainage Before Detox Metabolic Flexibility Chronic Stress & Survival Physiology Functional Health Foundations for Midlife Performance & Longevity Learn more about coaching, functional lab testing, and PNOĒ Metabolic Testing: DebbiePotts.net Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that healing starts with creating safety, resilience, and flow. #TerrainFirst #FLOWFoundation #FutureYouBlueprint #VagusNerve #Mitochondria #FunctionalMedicine #MetabolicHealth #CellDangerResponse #LymphaticHealth #HealthyAging #Longevity #GutHealth #Hormones #MidlifeHealth #Biohacking #CoachDebbiePotts

    40 min

  4. May 28

    #642 Why High Performers Struggle With Age: Nervous System Healing with Albert Vaca

    What if the reason you feel stuck, exhausted, or not getting results anymore… isn't because you're doing something wrong—but because your body is stuck in the wrong state? In this episode, I sit down with Albert Vaca to explore a powerful and often overlooked root cause for midlife performance struggles: your nervous system. Albert shares how his work in acupuncture and Chinese medicine focuses on giving the body the right signals to heal—something many high-performing, driven individuals miss as they age. If you're someone who has been doing all the "right" things—training hard, eating clean, staying disciplined—but still feeling tired, inflamed, or stuck… this conversation is for you. We dive into why endurance athletes and high achievers often experience more breakdown than breakthrough over time, and how chronic stress and nervous system dysregulation can quietly impact everything from metabolism and hormones to digestion, sleep, and recovery. You'll learn how your body decides whether it's in a state of survival or safety, and why that determines your ability to burn fat, build muscle, and truly thrive. Albert also breaks down how acupuncture works from a modern physiological perspective—and why it can be such a powerful tool to restore balance. This is a deep dive into healing from the inside out, connecting ancient wisdom with modern science in a way that makes sense for today's high-performing lifestyle. In this episode, we cover: Why high performers often feel worse as they age despite doing everything "right" The connection between the nervous system, metabolism, and recovery Signs you may be stuck in chronic fight-or-flight mode How acupuncture supports stress resilience, healing, and performance Simple, practical ways to regulate your nervous system daily If your goal is to stay strong, energized, and resilient as you age—this episode will help you understand what your body has been trying to tell you. 🎯 Learn more and start building your personalized plan: www.debbiepotts.net #FutureYouBlueprint #MetabolicHarmony #NervousSystemHealth

    58 min

  5. May 26

    The Terrain First Series: Flow, Signals & the Future You

    Episode 1: Terrain First — Why Your Body Won't Heal Until It Feels Safe What if your symptoms are not the real problem… but the body's protective response? In this first episode of The Terrain First Series, Debbie Potts dives deep into one of the most important missing conversations in health, metabolism, gut healing, and longevity: The body must feel safe before it can fully heal. If you've been doing all the "right things" — eating healthy, exercising harder, fasting more, taking supplements, trying to lose weight, improve hormones, or heal your gut — yet still feel stuck, exhausted, inflamed, or overwhelmed… this episode explains WHY. You'll learn: What "Terrain First" really means Why symptoms are often communication, not failure How the nervous system controls digestion, inflammation, metabolism, hormones, and recovery Why chronic stress changes physiology The connection between survival mode and stubborn health issues Why more effort can backfire in a depleted body The meaning behind: Energy Before Effort Safety Before Fat Loss Capacity Before Intensity Why healing depends on safety, signaling, and resilience Debbie also explains how the body constantly interprets internal and external signals through the nervous system, immune system, microbiome, hormones, and mitochondria — and why the brain prioritizes survival over repair when it perceives danger. This episode lays the foundation for the entire series as Debbie connects together: nervous system physiology vagus nerve signaling inflammation metabolism gut-brain communication mitochondrial health resilience and the foundational terrain required for long-term health optimization. If you're ready to stop fighting your body and start understanding it, this series is for you. Learn more about coaching, metabolic testing, functional lab analysis, and The FutureYou Blueprint™ at: https://www.debbiepotts.net Please share this episode, leave a review, and subscribe so you don't miss the rest of The Terrain First Series. The Future You is built through the signals you create today. #TerrainFirst #FunctionalMedicine #MetabolicHealth #VagusNerve #GutHealth #Hormones #Inflammation #Longevity #FutureYouBlueprint #CoachDebbiePotts #NervousSystem #HealthOptimization #Mitochondria #RootCause #FunctionalNutrition

    32 min

  6. May 21

    #641 Are Your Cells Starving for Oxygen? Brad Pitzele on EWOT, Red Light Therapy & Mitochondria for Energy and Healing

    Are you doing everything "right"… but still feeling exhausted, inflamed, or stuck? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Brad Pitzele, founder of One Thousand Roads, to explore one of the most overlooked drivers of energy, recovery, and resilience: Oxygen at the cellular level. After facing autoimmune arthritis, malignant melanoma, Lyme disease, and Bartonella, Brad found himself searching beyond conventional approaches when his health continued to decline. What he discovered is something many high performers—and especially midlife athletes—often miss: Your body cannot produce energy, repair tissue, or recover effectively without proper oxygen delivery and utilization. In this conversation, we break down the science and real-world application of Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) and red light therapy, and how these tools can help improve mitochondrial function, reduce inflammation, and restore energy. We also explore how poor oxygen utilization may be contributing to fatigue, brain fog, slow recovery, and metabolic dysfunction—even when you're training, eating well, and doing all the "right" things. In this episode, you will learn: What Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) is and how it works The connection between oxygen, mitochondria, and ATP production Why fatigue and brain fog may be linked to poor oxygen utilization How red light therapy supports cellular energy and recovery The concept of an "oxygen deficit" and its role in chronic inflammation How oxygen supports detoxification through the lungs and movement Why high performers often get stuck in a "survival mode" state Practical ways to begin improving oxygen delivery and recovery capacity Free Resource from Brad Pitzele: The Synergistic Power of EWOT & Red Light Therapy www.bradtalkshealth.com https://www.onethousandroads.com/pages/podcast Connect with Brad: Website: One Thousand Roads Instagram: @onethousandroadshq If this episode resonates with you and you are ready to stop guessing and start testing your metabolism, energy systems, and recovery capacity: Schedule your Discovery Call at: www.debbiepotts.net The Coach Debbie Potts Show is designed for high-performing individuals in midlife who want to improve metabolism, build strength, restore energy, and optimize longevity by addressing the root cause—not just the symptoms.

    56 min

  7. May 14

    #640 Heart Wellness Beyond Cholesterol with Angie Gallagher

    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

    1h 6m

  8. May 7

    #639 NK Cell Exosomes & Immune Aging: A New Frontier in Regenerative Medicine with Dr. Jeffrey Gross

    What if your immune system already holds the blueprint to fight cancer—if we just knew how to activate it? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with board-certified neurosurgeon and regenerative medicine innovator Dr. Jeffrey Gross to explore one of the most cutting-edge conversations in health today: NK cell–derived exosomes and the future of cancer therapy and longevity. Dr. Gross began his career in traditional neurosurgery but felt called to go beyond surgery and medications—into the world of immune intelligence, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapies. As the founder of ReCELLebrate, his mission is to support healing at the cellular level and use surgery only when absolutely necessary. This conversation is a powerful deep dive into how your immune system works, why it declines with age, and what emerging therapies may change the future of how we approach cancer, inflammation, and aging. In This Episode, We Cover: • What NK (natural killer) cells are and how they defend against cancer • How NK cell–derived exosomes work as a targeted, non-toxic therapy • Why this approach may be different from chemotherapy and radiation • How immune function declines with age—and what accelerates that decline • The connection between chronic stress, inflammation, and immune resilience • Why only a few labs in the world can produce these therapies • Real-world applications and the future of regenerative medicine • The role of mindset, belief, and taking ownership of your health This episode ties directly into the FutureYou Blueprint™, where immune resilience, nervous system regulation, and cellular health are foundational to aging stronger—not slower. Because it's not just about avoiding disease… 👉 It's about building a body that can adapt, protect, and thrive. Connect with Dr. Jeffrey Gross: 🌐 https://recellebrate.com 📍 Orange County, CA & Henderson, NV 📱 Instagram: @recellebrate Ready to build your FutureYou Blueprint™? Take ownership of your health today and create your personalized plan for longevity, metabolism, and performance: 👉 www.debbiepotts.net Schedule your Discovery Call now—Debbie works with a limited number of clients at a time.

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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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