#611 NAD⁺ & Mitochondrial Health for Energy, Focus & Longevity with James Schmachtenberger of Qualia Life

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!

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

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

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.

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!

Most people think health problems start in the gut — but what if the real first domino falls even further north? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we begin our Barrier Repair series with Part One: The Root Cause Cascade. You’ll learn how stress, sleep disruption, toxins, and trauma dysregulate the brain and nervous system, flipping the body into fight-or-flight mode. This subtle shift weakens digestion, shuts down bile flow, and sets off a domino effect: 👉 Gut lining breaks down → LPS endotoxins leak 👉 Bile stagnates → toxins recirculate & nutrients go missing 👉 Endothelial glycocalyx thins → sticky blood & high BP 👉 Blood–brain barrier falls → brain fog & neuroinflammation We’ll explore why the nervous system is the true “root cause lever”, how vagus nerve tone sets the stage for barrier integrity, and why patching one barrier at a time never works. This is the start of a step-by-step roadmap to repair your barriers north-to-south — so you can restore resilience, protect your brain, and build your Future You. ✨ Connect with Debbie Potts 🌐 Website: www.debbiepotts.net 🌱 Root Cause Revolution: www.rootcausedoc.com ▶️ YouTube: CoachDebbiePotts 📸 Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/coachdebbiepotts

🎙️ Podcast Series: LPS & Endotoxins — The Fire Starters of Inflammation Episode 1: How Endotoxins Drive Metabolic Chaos What if one hidden trigger inside your gut could explain fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, stubborn weight gain, and even hormone chaos? In this first episode of my new series, we’re unpacking LPS (lipopolysaccharides) — also known as endotoxins. These bacterial fragments are harmless when they stay in your gut. But when your gut barrier breaks down, LPS leaks into your bloodstream and lights up your immune system like an alarm bell. 👉 Inside this episode, you’ll learn: What LPS actually is (and why it matters for your health). How LPS sneaks out of the gut through leaky junctions, dysbiosis, and post-meal surges. Why researchers call LPS a root driver of systemic inflammation and “metabolic chaos.” The cascade of symptoms: brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, hormone imbalances, and gut flare-ups. Where to begin if you want to break the cycle and start repairing. This is the foundation for the rest of the series, where we’ll go deeper into the North-to-South Root Cause Map and how to restore resilience step by step. 🔗 Connect & Learn More: 📸 Instagram: @debbiopottscoach ▶️ YouTube Channel: Coach Debbie Potts 🌱 Linktree (Programs, Coaching & Resources): https://linktr.ee/debbiepotts ✨ If you’re ready to put out the fire of systemic inflammation and reclaim your energy, don’t miss this series!

Part Three: The CIRS–Thyroid–Vagus Connection — How Mold & Toxins Hijack Your Body’s Healing In the final part of our series, we connect the dots between CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), autoimmune thyroid conditions like Hashimoto’s, and the often-overlooked role of the vagus nerve in healing. We’ll explore: How mold toxins, chronic infections, and chemical exposures disrupt vagus nerve function and weaken your body’s ability to self-regulate The link between vagal nerve toxicity, acetylcholine production, and immune system overactivation Why impaired vagus nerve signaling can worsen thyroid symptoms, slow detox pathways, and keep inflammation high Practical ways to restore vagal tone and acetylcholine levels through nutrition, lifestyle, and targeted supplements How this nerve–immune–hormone connection fits into a comprehensive CIRS and autoimmune recovery plan If you’ve wondered why you can “do all the right things” for your thyroid and still feel stuck, this episode will help you see how your nervous system might be the missing piece — and how to get it back online so your body can finally heal. 📌 Resources & Links: Learn more at RootCauseDoc.com Book a functional lab review at www.debbiepotts.net

Part Two: Microbes We Don’t Want to Overgrow & Why Bile Flow Matters for Gut Health In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we dive deeper into the gut story — not all microbes are your friends. When the wrong ones take over, they release toxins like LPS that slip into your bloodstream, fueling inflammation, brain fog, hormone chaos, and chronic gut symptoms. We’ll cover: 🦠 The key “bad guy” microbes that overgrow in dysbiosis (SIBO, Candida, Histamine bugs) ⚠️ How they create symptoms like bloating, rashes, fatigue, constipation, and anxiety 💡 Why food reactions (to FODMAPs, histamines, or sugars) are just symptoms, not the root cause 🚫 The problem with “just killing everything” and why balance, not eradication, is the goal We’ll explore: 🥬 Foods and herbs that naturally stimulate bile (beets, lemon, bitters) 🔑 Nutrients like choline, taurine, and glycine that keep bile moving 🧘 Lifestyle habits that restore gallbladder signaling, motility, and detox 🌱 How supporting bile flow reduces histamine intolerance and downstream metabolic chaos 👉 By the end, you’ll see why the key to healing your gut isn’t endless restriction — it’s restoring upstream functions like stomach acid, bile flow, enzymes, and nervous system regulation so your microbiome can rebalance naturally. ✨ Follow Coach Debbie Potts on Instagram and YouTube for more deep dives, and visit www.debbiepotts.net to learn about the Root Cause Revolution and how to rebuild resiliency from the inside out.  

In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I’m joined by Jonathan Glass, ND, M.Ac, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and author of Total Life Cleanse. Together, we explore how to effectively support your liver, lymph, and detox pathways using the time-tested principles of Ayurvedic medicine—combined with modern functional health insights. If you’ve ever felt tired, inflamed, bloated, or stuck—despite “doing all the right things”—this episode is for you. You’ll learn: Why the liver is the master filter and emotional processor of the body How ancient Ayurvedic concepts like Agni, Ama, and Pitta relate to modern detox The real reasons detox protocols can backfire (and how to do it right) Seasonal cleanse strategies for long-term vitality, hormone balance, and clarity Practical tools: from food and herbs to lifestyle rituals, breathwork, and mindset Jonathan also shares highlights from his book Total Life Cleanse, which guides readers through a safe and transformative 28-day process that resets the body, mind, and spirit. 🌀 “Cleansing isn't about deprivation—it’s about alignment, nourishment, and releasing what no longer serves you.” – Jonathan Glass 🔗 Resources & Links: 🌿 Jonathan Glass, ND Website: https://healingessencecenter.com/ Free eBook: https://healingessencecenter.com/free-gift-ebook Subscribe to updates: https://healingessencecenter.com/subscribe-to-our-newsletter 📚 Total Life Cleanse Book Official Site: https://healingessencecenter.com/product-details/product/6405752de2cc18238bdb7515 Amazon: Search "Total Life Cleanse" on Amazon 📱 Follow Jonathan Online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanglassnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanglassnd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanglassnd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JonathanGlass108/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-glass-2691967/ 🎧 More from Coach Debbie Potts: Website: https://debbiepotts.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachdebbiepotts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdebbiepotts Podcast Archives: https://debbiepotts.net/podcast 💬 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and share it with someone ready to take control of their health from the inside out. #Detox #Ayurveda #LiverCleanse #FunctionalMedicine #TotalLifeCleanse #JonathanGlass #CoachDebbiePotts #RootCauseHealth #MidlifeHealth #CellularDetox