The Coach Debbie Potts Show

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...

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 becaus...

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...

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 hor...

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...

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...

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...

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 👉 Bu...

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 long...

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 i...

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...

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 advi...

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...

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...

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 midlif...

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 beca...

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 &...

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...

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...

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 e...

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 regener...

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 g...

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...

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...