The Coach Debbie Potts Show

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.

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

Cholesterol, Bile Flow & Statins: The Hidden Drivers of Metabolic Slowdown What Low Cholesterol Really Means for Hormones, Detox & Energy Most people think lowering cholesterol is always "good"… But when your cholesterol gets pushed too low — especially from medications like statins — your metabolism can quietly shut down from the inside out. In Part 2 of this FutureYou Blueprint™ series, Coach Debbie Potts reveals the bile–detox–hormone connection behind cholesterol, and why sluggish bile flow is one of the earliest drivers of metabolic dysfunction. You'll learn: 💛 Why cholesterol is required to make bile acids — and why low cholesterol leads to poor digestion 💛 How bile is your detox highway for clearing estrogen, toxins & waste 💛 The real reason low cholesterol often equals low hormones, low vitamin D & low energy 💛 Statin side effects most doctors overlook — like muscle pain, brain fog & mitochondrial fatigue 💛 Why improving bile flow changes digestion, metabolism, and cardiovascular risk 💛 How sluggish bile contributes to estrogen dominance, constipation, hot flashes & weight gain 💛 The metabolic reality: you cannot burn fat without healthy bile movement This episode connects cholesterol to your thyroid, gut microbiome, stress response, heart health, and mitochondrial function — and shows you why cholesterol is a message, not a mistake. If you're tired of being told your labs are "fine" when you don't feel fine, it's time to decode the WHY behind your numbers — so you can rebuild metabolic harmony and become your strongest Future You™. 👉 Schedule your PNOĒ Metabolic Test + Functional Lab Review at: www.DebbiePotts.net

In this episode, Coach Debbie Potts sits down with Dr. Zulia Frost, Co-Founder and Medical Director of Recharge Health, to explore how targeted red light therapy can support mitochondrial repair, thyroid function, gut health, liver detoxification, and overall metabolic resilience for adults navigating midlife. If you are in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond and want to improve your energy, metabolism, hormone balance, digestion, and recovery, this conversation provides the education, tools, and strategies you need to optimize your health from the inside out. Zulia explains the science behind photobiomodulation, how red and near-infrared light activate cellular energy pathways, and why FlexBeam delivers medical-grade targeted therapy directly to organs and tissues that need it most. We break down the research on mitochondrial function, Hashimoto's and thyroid hormone conversion, gut inflammation, motility challenges, liver congestion, stress recovery, and active aging. This episode is especially relevant for midlife athletes, high performers, over-40 adults experiencing metabolic slowdown, and anyone wanting to age with strength, clarity, and vitality. Mentioned in the Episode FlexBeam by Recharge Health Try FlexBeam and save with code: CoachDebbiePotts Website: https://recharge.health (affiliate support is appreciated) Topics Covered • Why mitochondrial function declines with age and how red light supports ATP production • The connection between photobiomodulation and thyroid hormone activation • Clinical research on PBM for Hashimoto's and autoimmune thyroid dysfunction • Red light therapy for gut inflammation, motility, and microbiome balance • Liver detoxification, metabolic health, and targeted PBM application • Supporting the nervous system, vagal tone, sleep quality, and stress recovery • FlexBeam protocols for midlife athletes and active aging • How to integrate daily PBM routines into lifestyle, training, and recovery • Why targeted photobiomodulation works differently from full-body light panels About Zulia Frost Dr. Zulia Frost is a pioneer in photobiomodulation, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and integrative medicine. With more than two decades of clinical experience, she is internationally recognized for her work in cellular repair technologies and her scientific leadership at Recharge Health. Connect with Coach Debbie Potts Website: https://www.debbiepotts.net Podcast: The Coach Debbie Potts Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachdebbiepotts Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts Email: [email protected] Support the Show If this episode helped you understand how to age stronger instead of slower, please rate, review, and share it with someone looking to improve their health, metabolism, and longevity.

Why Your Cholesterol Is High (Hint: It's Not Red Meat) Most people are told that high cholesterol means "eat less fat" — but the science tells a very different story. In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we unpack the real root causes behind elevated cholesterol and why your numbers are actually messages from your metabolism, not dietary mistakes. Coach Debbie breaks down the five most common drivers of high cholesterol in midlife: 🔥 Thyroid Sluggishness — Low T3 slows LDL clearance 🔥 Stress & Inflammation — Cortisol raises triglycerides & VLDL 🔥 Insulin Resistance — The #1 cause of small, dense LDL 🔥 Sluggish Bile Flow — Cholesterol gets recirculated instead of eliminated 🔥 Perimenopause & Menopause — Estrogen decline naturally raises LDL You'll learn how cholesterol reflects deeper patterns in your thyroid, liver, hormones, insulin signaling, and metabolism. And most importantly — why cholesterol isn't the villain you've been taught to fear. This episode is perfect for anyone struggling with stubborn cholesterol labs, midlife metabolic changes, fatigue, hormone symptoms, or confusing "normal" labs that don't match how you feel. If you're ready to decode YOUR numbers, identify your hidden root causes, and build your personalized FutureYou Blueprint™, schedule your consultation at: 👉 www.DebbiePotts.net