The Vagus Nerve Connection: How Lymph, Fascia, Liver & Bile Flow Impact Your Health
Did you know your vagus nerve is the body’s “superhighway” connecting the brain, gut, and vital organs? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we explore the fascinating links between vagal tone, lymphatic circulation, fascia health, and how your liver and bile flow regulate detoxification, digestion, and energy. You’ll learn: 🌬 Why vagus nerve signaling is essential for digestion, detox, and resilience 🧠 How fascia and lymphatic flow influence vagal tone and inflammation 🩺 The liver–bile connection: supporting detox pathways and fat metabolism ⚡ Practical tools to improve vagal tone, bile flow, and lymphatic drainage naturally 🌀 The missing links in stress, chronic illness, and recovery If you’re struggling with fatigue, bloating, brain fog, or sluggish recovery, this episode will give you root-cause insights and actionable steps to restore flow in your body. 🎧 Tune in, take notes, and start unlocking the healing power of your vagus nerve. 👉 Reach out to learn more at www.rootcausedoc.com and follow me on Instagram or Facebook to learn more tips to improve the FUTURE YOU by being FIT and HEALTHY from the inside out at a cellular level!
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#611 NAD⁺ & Mitochondrial Health for Energy, Focus & Longevity with James Schmachtenberger of Qualia Life
Unlocking Energy, Focus & Longevity with James Schmachtenberger (Qualia Life Sciences) Are you ready to unlock more energy, focus, and resilience as you age? In this episode, I sit down with James Schmachtenberger, co-founder and CEO of Qualia Life Sciences (formerly Neurohacker Collective), to explore how cutting-edge science can help you age stronger, not slower. In This Episode, We Cover: ✅ What NAD⁺ is, why it declines with age, and why it matters for longevity ✅ The critical role of mitochondria in energy, repair, and resilience ✅ How Qualia Life’s science-backed formulations go beyond single-nutrient supplements ✅ Lifestyle habits and nutrition strategies to amplify NAD⁺ and mitochondrial health ✅ Future trends in longevity, healthy aging, and performance optimization About James Schmachtenberger James is a visionary entrepreneur passionate about human potential. After nearly a decade leading Body Mind College in San Diego, he co-founded Neurohacker Collective in 2015, creating advanced formulations like Qualia Mind and Qualia NAD+. Backed by clinical research showing NAD⁺ levels can increase up to 67%, James’ mission is clear: empower people to live longer, sharper, healthier lives. ✨ If you’re in your “sweet age”—where wisdom meets the desire to stay vibrant inside and out—this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you fuel your body, brain, and Future You. 🔗 Connect with James & Qualia Life 🌐 Website: qualialife.com — Use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS to save 📸 Instagram: @qualialifesciences 🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: Hit Subscribe Here 🎧 More from The Coach Debbie Potts Show 🌐 Podcast Hub: debbiepotts.net 📺 YouTube: @coachdebbiepotts
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#610 How to build a SUPER Gut to be Healthy on the inside and Out with Dr. William Davis
On this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I welcome back repeat guest Dr. William Davis—cardiologist, bestselling author (Wheat Belly, Super Gut), and gut health pioneer—for a deep dive into anti-nutrients and your microbiome. 🌱 What are anti-nutrients? These natural compounds found in plants—like lectins, phytates, and oxalates—can block nutrient absorption, irritate the gut lining, and contribute to inflammation. But they’re not all “bad.” Dr. Davis explains the science behind anti-nutrients, how they impact digestion, and what you can do to protect your gut health. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: The most common anti-nutrients in foods (and where they hide) How they disrupt digestion, mineral absorption, and microbiome balance Why gut health is central to aging, energy, and resilience Practical strategies to reduce the negative impact of anti-nutrients How targeted probiotics and fermentation can restore gut harmony ✨ Special Savings for Listeners Save on your BiotiQuest® Sugar Shift® Starter Culture Save on The GUT TO GLOW™ probiotics from Oxecueticals Use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS at checkout! 📘 Learn more about Dr. Davis and his work: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com 🔗 Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show for weekly episodes on health, fitness, and longevity so you can become your strongest Future You. 🎧 Podcast: Available on all platforms 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@coachdebbiepotts
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#609 Rewiring Movement & Fascia Function with Tom Wales of AMT Certified
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tom Wales, creator of Applied Movement Therapy (AMT), to explore how fascia, neurology, and functional movement come together to unlock better performance, recovery, and resilience. Tom shares his expertise on: ✅ The foundational principles of AMT and how it differs from traditional movement therapy 🧠 The critical connection between fascia, the nervous system, and movement retraining 🔄 Strategies to help clients recover from injury, prevent compensation, and move with efficiency 🏃♀️ Why coaches and practitioners must integrate fascia and neurology for sustainable results Whether you're an athlete, health coach, bodyworker, or someone dealing with chronic pain or performance plateaus—this conversation will give you practical insights to restore movement and reduce stress on the body. 🔗 Connect with Tom Wales Website: www.amtcertified.ca Instagram: @swales.tom 🧬 Connect with me, Debbie Potts I help driven, high-performing individuals investigate the real reasons behind fatigue, weight gain, and burnout by addressing hidden internal stressors with functional lab testing and personalized protocols. 📍 Learn more about my coaching programs, metabolic testing, podcast, and discount codes: 🌐 www.debbiepotts.net 📺 YouTube: @coachdebbiepotts 🎧 Podcast Archives: The Coach Debbie Potts Show 🧪 Functional Lab Testing + Coaching Info: Start Here 🔗 Linktree with all links & discounts: https://linktr.ee/debbiepotts 💥 Use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS for partner discounts on BEAM Minerals, CellCore, NIRA Laser, and more.
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The Hidden Role of Bile in Hormone Balance, Detox & Digestion
The Hidden Role of Bile in Hormone Balance, Detox & Digestion (Part One) When most people think of bile, they think of “that stuff your gallbladder squirts out to digest fats.” But the truth is — bile is one of the most overlooked yet powerful fluids in your body, with far-reaching effects on your hormones, brain, and metabolism. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🫙 What bile actually is (beyond fat digestion). ♻️ How bile works as your body’s garbage truck, escorting out toxins, excess estrogen, and metabolic waste. 🧠 Why sluggish bile flow leads to hormone imbalance, gut dysfunction, and even brain inflammation. ❌ Common causes of poor bile flow — from low stomach acid to stress, low-fat diets, and gallbladder removal. ✅ Practical strategies to support healthy bile flow so you can optimize detox, digestion, and hormone clearance. If you’ve struggled with bloating, estrogen dominance, gallbladder issues, or feel “toxic” no matter what supplements you take, this episode will show you why bile might be the missing link in your healing journey. 👉 Tune in to Part One of this Deep Dive series to learn how to get your bile moving — and why it’s essential for hormone balance, detoxification, and long-term gut-brain health. Learn more at www.debbiepotts.net and www.rootcausedoc.com to get the the root of your chronic health struggles so you can thrive as you age!
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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