#620 Gut Health & The FutureYou — How Good Bru Is Changing the Game with Gabe Dough

Your gut isn't just about digestion — it's your foundation for energy, hormones, metabolism, and longevity. In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie sits down with William Gabe Dough — serial entrepreneur, inventor, and creator of Good Bru, a science-backed prebiotic + probiotic blend that helps you rebuild from the inside out. Gabe shares his personal story of overcoming years of reflux and fatigue, and how restoring gut balance inspired him to develop a simple, coffee-friendly, keto-approved formula combining organic inulin + BC30 Bacillus coagulans — a spore-forming probiotic that actually survives hot drinks. Together they explore: 🌿 Why gut health shapes your hormones, brain, and metabolism 🧫 How spore-based probiotics support long-term healing 🔥 The power of butyrate & SCFAs for gut and immune repair ☕ Why Good Bru delivers better quality at a better price 🙏 How faith and gratitude play a role in recovery If you're tired of bloating, reflux, or "doing everything right but still not feeling right," this episode will help you understand how gut health drives your Future You. 💻 Learn more & order Good Bru: www.goodbru.com 💰 Use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS to save on your order! 🎥 Watch Gabe on Nino's Corner: https://youtu.be/OsG08VJn6Kc 🌐 Programs & metabolic testing with Debbie: www.debbiepotts.net Disclaimer: 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 this solo deep-dive episode, I take you behind the scenes of my own functional lab investigation and show you exactly how I build a FutureYou Blueprint™ — using myself as the case study. I walk through my GI MAP, blood chemistry, mitochondrial test (mescreen™), genetic reports (DNA Company, StrateGene, WildHealth Clarity), and symptoms — and explain how they all fit together to reveal hidden root causes behind power loss, slower recovery, dry skin, hormone challenges, mitochondrial dysfunction, and midlife metabolic resistance. You'll learn how gut health, bile flow, LPS/endotoxemia, genetics, mitochondrial oxidation, stress responses, and nutrient absorption all shape your metabolism and energy… and how I use The WHOLESTIC Method™ to rebuild from the inside out through a phased, personalized plan. If you're struggling with fatigue, poor recovery, gut issues, hormone imbalances, or feeling stuck doing "all the right things," this episode will show you how to start uncovering your own root causes — and build your FutureYou Blueprint™. 👉 Schedule your Discovery Call: https://DebbiePottsCoaching.as.me/discovermore 👉 Learn more: www.DebbiePotts.net

Aging isn't just a number — it's biology in motion. In this deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts breaks down how to rebuild your metabolism, restore cellular safety, and retrain your body to burn fat efficiently using the latest tools in metabolic science. Learn how your mitochondria, hormones, and nervous system work together — and what happens when they don't. Using insights from PNOĒ Metabolic Testing, AMPK/mTOR pathways, the Cell Danger Response, and vagus nerve regulation, you'll discover how to move from Metabolic Chaos® to Metabolic Harmony — the true foundation of fat loss, performance, and longevity. Inside this Episode PNOĒ Metabolic Testing: See exactly how your body burns fuel (fat vs. carbs) and pinpoint your FatMax zone. AMPK Activation: How to unlock your body's natural repair and fat-burning mode through training, fasting, and cold exposure. Cell Danger Response: Why your mitochondria hit the brakes — and how to tell them it's safe to produce energy again. Vagus Nerve Reset: Strengthen the "safety switch" that controls digestion, hormones, and inflammation. mTOR & Midlife Muscle: Reignite muscle growth and recovery through protein timing, strength training, and hormone balance. Cortisol & Hormones: Why chronic stress blocks fat loss — and how to restore your natural cortisol rhythm. The FutureYou Formula: PNOĒ + Functional Testing + Nervous System Reset = Metabolic Harmony. Key Takeaways You can't out-train a stressed-out nervous system — calm first, build later. Fatigue, stubborn belly fat, and slow recovery are signals of a body stuck in protection mode. Metabolic freedom comes from restoring safety, flexibility, and flow — not more restriction or cardio. Aging well is a skill you can train when you understand your metabolic blueprint. Ready to Rebuild Your Metabolism? Stop guessing and start testing. Schedule your PNOĒ Metabolic Test and Functional Review at www.DebbiePotts.net. Let's design your roadmap to thrive — not just survive — through midlife and beyond. 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.

What if the most powerful "nutrient" for healing wasn't a pill—but oxygen under pressure? In this solo Root Cause Deep Dive, Coach Debbie Potts explains how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) works, what happens inside the chamber, and how to know if your body is truly ready to receive its full benefits. You'll learn how to prepare, pressurize, and repair using the Future You™ HBOT Readiness & Stacking Checklist—inspired by Dr. Scott Sherr's integrative HBOT protocols and The WHOLESTIC Method™ foundations. Inside the episode: 💨 What HBOT is and how 100 % oxygen + pressure drive 1,200 % more oxygen into tissues 🧠 The cellular science—how HBOT restores mitochondria, detox capacity, and brain function 🩸 Readiness checklist: drainage • lymph • bile • minerals • sleep • parasympathetic tone 🌬️ Stacking tools for faster results: breathwork, red-light, sauna, cold therapy, N1O1 lozenges 🦠 Why HBOT supports recovery from CIRS, mold toxicity, chronic fatigue, injuries, and aging ⚙️ Maintenance rhythm & long-term oxygen optimization for performance and longevity Whether you're rebuilding from burnout, optimizing recovery, or preparing for your first HBOT session, this episode shows you how to oxygenate your cells—and your calm—so you can become your strongest, sharpest, most resilient Future You. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr 🌐 https://integrativehbot.com 💊 https://troscriptions.com 📸 @drscottsherr 🔗 Connect with Coach Debbie Potts 🌐 https://www.debbiepotts.net 🎧 YouTube – @CoachDebbiePotts 📸 Instagram – @debbiepottscoach

Feeling wired, anxious, or chronically "on"? You might not be stuck — your nervous system might just need oxygen and safety. In this powerful deep dive, Coach Debbie Potts sits down with Dr. Scott Sherr, a global leader in Integrative Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), to explore how oxygen + pressure + neurotransmitters can reset your mitochondria, vagus nerve, and mind from the inside out. You'll learn: 💨 How HBOT restores mitochondrial energy, oxygen signaling, and cellular repair 🧠 How GABA and the vagus nerve form your "calm circuit" for stress resilience 🌬️ Why GABA supplements don't work — and how Tro Calm and Tro ZZZ from Troscriptions help your brain create real calm 💧 How to prepare your body for HBOT with detox, drainage, and parasympathetic balance 🌿 Simple ways to strengthen vagal tone — through breathwork, cold therapy, grounding, and nutrition If you've ever wondered how to oxygenate your calm, boost parasympathetic tone, and move from defense to repair, this episode is your roadmap to building a stronger, sharper, more resilient Future You. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Scott Sherr: 🌐 Website: https://integrativehbot.com 💊 Troscriptions: https://troscriptions.com 📸 Instagram: @drscottsherr 🔗 Connect with Coach Debbie Potts: 🌐 Website: https://www.debbiepotts.net 🎧 YouTube: @CoachDebbiePotts 📸 Instagram: @debbiepottscoach

5If you've ever wondered why your CoQ10, NAD, or PQQ stack isn't giving you more energy — this episode will change the way you think about fatigue forever. Your mitochondria aren't just little powerhouses. They're safety sensors — constantly asking one question: "Am I safe enough to make energy right now?" In this solo deep-dive, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks the cutting-edge science of the Cell Danger Response (CDR) — based on Dr. Robert Naviaux's research — and why forcing energy production before your cells feel safe can actually make things worse. You'll learn: 🔬 Why your mitochondria slow energy output on purpose — and how that's a protective response, not a failure. ⚙️ Why supplements like CoQ10, NAD, or PQQ often backfire when used too early. 💡 The six "safety signals" from Ari Whitten's Energy Blueprint that naturally restart energy production. 🧠 How chronic stress, the vagus nerve, and hormones all tie into the same mitochondrial story. 🧘 The three-phase strategy Debbie uses to rebuild energy — from drainage and nervous system repair to targeted mitochondrial support. 📊 How to measure true recovery with PNOĒ Metabolic Testing, HRV, and functional labs. This episode bridges the gap between stress physiology, cellular metabolism, and real-world recovery — showing you why you must calm the system before you can fuel it. If you're tired of chasing energy with supplements that don't work, this is your roadmap back to cellular safety, optimal metabolism, and your Future You. 💻 Learn more or schedule your own PNOĒ Metabolic Test and Future You Reset at www.DebbiePotts.net 📲 Follow @coachdebbiepotts on Instagram for daily WHOLESTIC Method™ tips 🩵 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.

What if your histamine reactions, skin rashes, and perfume sensitivities aren't allergies at all — but signs of bile backup? In this deep-dive episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie unpacks the powerful yet overlooked connection between choline, bile flow, and histamine balance — and how restoring this triad can transform your energy, digestion, and hormone harmony. 💡 The One-Line Bottom Line: Low choline → low phosphatidylcholine → sticky bile → toxin & estrogen congestion → fatigue, PMS, and chemical sensitivity. Restore choline → restore bile → restore flow → restore YOU. 🧬 What You'll Learn: How your liver turns cholesterol into bile acids — your body's natural "soap." Why phosphatidylcholine (PC) from choline keeps bile fluid and prevents fatty liver. How bile stagnation leads to detox traffic jams, histamine overload, and hormone recirculation. The key roles of taurine, glycine, folate, and B12 in bile and methylation support. Why sluggish bile = dysbiosis + histamine-producing microbes + inflammation. Step-by-step strategy to restore drainage, open detox pathways, and calm sensitivities. 🔁 Fast "Symptom-to-Step" Cheatsheet: Greasy stools or nausea after fat → support PC + bile flow PMS or breast tenderness → bile + methylation nutrients Brain fog after meals → vagus priming + PC Elevated liver enzymes → PC + TUDCA + taurine/glycine Perfume or wine sensitivity → bile stagnation + microbiome hygiene ✨ Key Analogy: If your body's plumbing is clogged, spraying air freshener won't fix it. You don't fix chemical sensitivity by masking the smell — you fix it by unclogging the drain. 🧭 The Takeaway: Chemical sensitivity and histamine intolerance aren't random. They're your body's way of saying: "Drain me before you detox me." 🎙️ Tune in to learn how to: ✔️ Support bile flow naturally ✔️ Calm histamine reactions ✔️ Rebuild your microbiome ✔️ And reclaim your energy, mood, and metabolism 🌐 Learn more at: www.debbiepotts.net #FutureYou #LiverHealth #BileFlow #MetabolicHealth #FunctionalMedicine #Detox #HistamineIntolerance #CoachDebbiePotts ⚠️ Disclaimer: 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.

The Glycocalyx Connection: Healing Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain & Cognitive Decline with Martha Carlin What if the secret to your gut, brain, and vascular health lies in a microscopic sugar-protein layer called the glycocalyx? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Martha Carlin, founder of BiotiQuest and The BioCollective, to explore how the glycocalyx, the gut microbiome, and the blood–brain barrier work together to protect our energy, metabolism, and cognitive health — and what happens when they break down. Martha shares her inspiring story of turning her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis into a scientific mission, leading to the creation of Sugar Shift — a probiotic culture designed to rebalance sugar metabolism in the gut. We unpack the science of how this unique formulation helps convert glucose into beneficial metabolites like mannitol, supporting both metabolic and neurological resilience. Together, we discuss: 🧠 What the glycocalyx is — and why it's essential for vascular, gut, and brain health 💥 How inflammation, oxidative stress, and high blood sugar erode your cellular barriers 🦠 The role of gut dysbiosis and endotoxins (LPS) in triggering leaky gut and leaky brain ❤️ How endothelial damage drives fatigue, brain fog, and cognitive decline 🥦 Root Cause solutions to rebuild and protect your glycocalyx, gut lining, and blood–brain barrier 🌿 Nutritional therapy and lifestyle strategies to lower inflammation and boost nitric oxide 🧫 How BiotiQuest Sugar Shift helps redirect sugar metabolism and improve mitochondrial health If you've ever wondered how your gut health connects to your brain clarity, focus, and longevity — this episode will connect the dots between your microbiome, metabolism, and mind. 🎧 Listen & Learn: The science of the glycocalyx and why it's your body's "Teflon coating" How "leaky gut" and "leaky brain" are two sides of the same barrier problem Why protecting your endothelial and gut barriers is key to preventing neurodegeneration The power of targeted probiotics like BiotiQuest Sugar Shift for metabolic repair 🧬 Connect with Martha Carlin & BiotiQuest: 👉 https://www.biotiquest.com Use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS for savings on Sugar Shift and other microbiome solutions. 🌿 Connect with Coach Debbie Potts: Website: www.debbiepotts.net YouTube: @coachdebbiepotts Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts Podcast: The Coach Debbie Potts Show – available on Apple, Spotify & all major platforms

 Detox isn't a juice cleanse — it's a biochemical process your liver runs 24/7. In this deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks how choline, bile, and cholesterol form the ultimate metabolic trio that determines your fat-burning, hormone balance, and brain health. Learn how sluggish bile flow, low choline intake, or poor drainage can stall detoxification, drive estrogen dominance, and create that "toxic fatigue" so many midlife women experience. You'll discover: 💥 The 3 Phases of Liver Detox — and what nutrients each requires 🥚 Why choline is the missing link in detox, methylation, and brain health 💧 How bile flow impacts hormones, digestion, and fat metabolism 🩸 Why "high cholesterol" isn't the enemy — but a signal to look deeper ⚗️ The truth about TMAO and why you shouldn't fear eggs or choline 🌿 How to restore metabolic flow with real food, movement, and targeted nutrients When you optimize choline and bile, you ignite your mitochondria, clear toxins efficiently, and unlock your body's natural rhythm of repair. ✨ Learn how to test, not guess, using PNOĒ Metabolic Testing and your FutureYou Functional Review at www.DebbiePotts.net #FutureYou #WHOLESTICMethod #CoachDebbiePotts #LiverDetox #BileFlow #Choline #HormoneBalance #FunctionalHealth #MetabolicTesting #PNOE #Mitochondria #FatMetabolism #Longevity  

Setting the Stage — The North-to-South Root Cause Map: How Inflammation Really Starts "Inflammation isn't random — it's routed." In this first Root Cause Deep Dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts reveals how inflammation follows a predictable north-to-south pathway—from your brain all the way down to your gut barrier. If you've ever felt bloated, foggy, or fatigued and been told it's "just inflammation," this episode explains why—and where it truly begins. You'll learn how stress, low stomach acid, sluggish bile, and a weak gut lining quietly sabotage your metabolism and immunity… and how to fix it step by step. Coach Debbie walks you through how your vagus nerve, stomach acid, bile, enzymes, and glycocalyx work together to keep digestion smooth, detox flowing, and inflammation calm. 🧠 In This Episode, You'll Learn: How the vagus nerve sets the "traffic light" for digestion. Why low stomach acid and enzyme output fuel dysbiosis and fatigue. The hidden role of bile as an antimicrobial, hormone balancer, and gut anti-inflammatory. How the glycocalyx acts as your gut's velvet rope—deciding what gets in and what stays out. How to use real-world "clues" like bloating, stool changes, or post-meal fatigue to find where your system is breaking down. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome + The Root Cause Map Explained 03:15 – How Stress Turns Off Digestion 06:30 – Stomach Acid: Your First Firewall 10:10 – Bile Flow & Detox Connection 14:20 – Enzymes, Fermentation & Endotoxins 18:00 – The Glycocalyx: Your Forgotten Shield 22:40 – Simple Self-Audit: Where's Your Breakdown? 25:30 – Key Takeaway & The Future You Framework 💬 Key Analogy "Your digestion is like a highway running north to south. The brain is the traffic light, the stomach is the toll gate, bile is the car wash, and the glycocalyx is the velvet carpet at the end. When one signal fails, traffic backs up—and that's what drives inflammation." 🧩 Takeaway Inflammation doesn't happen to you — it happens through you. By restoring the flow from brain to bile to barrier, you can quiet inflammation at its source and build a stronger, sharper, more resilient Future You. 🔗 Learn More Visit www.debbiepotts.net for more Root Cause Deep Dive episodes, blogs, and upcoming FutureYou Health Optimizer Events. Subscribe on YouTube or your favorite podcast app, and share this episode with someone who's ready to understand, not just manage, their inflammation. ⚠️ 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. #GutHealth #Inflammation #FunctionalMedicine #BileFlow #VagusNerve #MetabolicHealth #Digestion #RootCauseRevolution #CoachDebbiePotts #TheWholesticMethod #FutureYou #LiverHealth #HormoneBalance #Glycocalyx #Endotoxemia