#617 The Truth About Cholesterol & Plaque Regression with Dave Feldman

Are you feeling "off" even though you're doing everything "right"? In this solo deep-dive, Coach Debbie maps the North-to-South flow of health—from brain and vagus nerve to stomach acid, bile, liver, gut, and mitochondria—so you can see how fatigue, belly fat, restless sleep, brain fog, and hormone chaos are often communication problems, not willpower problems. You'll learn how to restore safety signals, open drainage, support bile and choline, and retrain mitochondria from defense to performance. We connect the dots with real testing—PNOĒ RMR/AMR, GI-MAP, DUTCH, Total Tox, MRT, genetics, and Nutritional Therapy Analysis—so you can stop guessing and start rebuilding your Future You™. In this episode, you'll learn: The North-to-South Map: why vagal tone, stomach acid, and bile set the stage for metabolism. Mitochondrial intelligence & the Cell Danger Response (OAT and PNOĒ clues you can measure). Drainage before detox: Phase 1–2–3 in plain English—what to do first. Bile & choline: how to make/keep bile flowing (foods, nutrients, signs of stagnation). Cholesterol & bile: why bile is your main cholesterol exit route. The Brain–Bile–Barrier Loop: how gut/BBB permeability drives neuroinflammation. Muscle as metabolic medicine: training & protein targets that signal repair. Testing, Not Guessing: how your data becomes your roadmap. Ready to see what your metabolism is really doing? Book your PNOĒ Metabolic Test + Functional Health Review: www.DebbiePotts.net Resources mentioned: PNOĒ RMR & AMR testing GI-MAP stool test DUTCH hormone panel Total Tox (metals, environmental, mycotoxins) MRT food sensitivity test Genetics + Nutritional Therapy Assessment Who this is for: high-performers in midlife, peri/menopause, athletes and go-getters who feel overtrained, under-recovered, or stuck despite clean eating and supplements. Follow & connect: www.DebbiePotts.net | @coachdebbiepotts Share this episode with someone who needs a data-driven path from Metabolic Chaos® → Metabolic Harmony. 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 Truth About Cholesterol, LDL, and Plaque Regression with Dave Feldman | Lean Mass Hyper-Responder Research Explained What if everything you've been told about cholesterol and heart disease is incomplete — or even wrong? In this eye-opening episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Dave Feldman, engineer turned citizen scientist, founder of Own Your Labs and The Citizen Science Foundation, and the mind behind the Lean Mass Hyper-Responder (LMHR) study and the groundbreaking Keto-CTA trial on plaque progression and regression. We unpack the latest findings from Dave's multi-platform coronary imaging study — comparing HeartFlow, QAngio, Cleerly, and expert readouts — to explore how some individuals with very high LDL cholesterol and low inflammation show no increase in plaque and, in some cases, true regression. You'll learn: 🧬 What the Lipid Energy Model reveals about metabolism and cholesterol transport 🩸 Why LDL-C and ApoB aren't always the villains — and when they actually matter 🧠 What "soft" vs. "hard" plaque really means for your risk 🩺 The best ways to measure and track plaque (CAC vs. CCTA vs. AI-based imaging) ⚡ How insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress drive true cardiovascular risk 🥑 Why many keto and low-carb athletes become "Lean Mass Hyper-Responders" — and what to do about it Whether you're a clinician, health coach, or curious biohacker, this conversation will completely change the way you think about cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic health. 🔍 Topics Covered: 00:00 – Intro & Dave Feldman bio 03:00 – The cholesterol paradox in metabolically healthy individuals 08:00 – The Lipid Energy Model explained 12:00 – What is plaque? (Soft vs. hard) 16:00 – How the Keto-CTA study tracked plaque regression 25:00 – The role of LDL, ApoB, and Lp(a) in context 33:00 – Imaging tools: CAC vs. CCTA vs. AI platforms 42:00 – Insulin resistance, inflammation, and endothelial damage 54:00 – Root cause solutions for cardiovascular health 💡 Key Takeaways: Cholesterol is not the enemy — context and inflammation are. The best way to manage heart disease risk is to measure plaque, not just LDL. Metabolic health > cholesterol numbers when it comes to longevity. Functional and nutritional therapy can stabilize or reverse soft plaque. 🔗 Connect & Learn More: 🌐 Website: www.DebbiePotts.net 🎧 Podcast: The Coach Debbie Potts Show 📺 YouTube: @CoachDebbiePotts 🧬 Learn about Root Cause Revolution™: www.rootcausedoc.com 🩺 Explore Own Your Labs: https://ownyourlabs.com 📚 Read more about the Keto-CTA study: https://citizensciencefoundation.org 🧠 Affiliate Links & Partners: 💊 Functional Nutrition Favorites — Fullscript Dispensary 🧬 Seeking Health Supplements — Code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS 🌿 BEAM Minerals — Code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS 💡 Sunlighten Sauna — Mention Coachdebbiepotts for savings #Cholesterol #DaveFeldman #HeartHealth #ApoB #LDL #PlaqueRegression #KetoDiet #MetabolicHealth #FunctionalMedicine #RootCauseRevolution #CoachDebbiePotts

Are you over 40 and feeling like your body's not responding the way it used to—despite doing "everything right"? Fatigue, stubborn weight, restless sleep, and slow recovery aren't signs of failure… they're signs of adaptation. In this powerful deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks the real root causes behind midlife metabolic slowdown—through the lens of mitochondria, detox pathways, hormones, and nervous system balance. You'll learn how to read your body's feedback, retrain your biology, and build your Future You from the inside out. Drawing on the latest research from Dr. Robert Naviaux, Ari Whitten, and leading functional medicine labs, Debbie guides you step-by-step through: 🧭 The North-to-South Map: How brain, vagus nerve, stomach, bile, and gut alignment control your metabolism. ⚙️ Mitochondrial Intelligence: Why your "powerhouses" switch into protection mode—and how to bring them back online. 💧 Detox & Drainage Foundations: Why "drainage before detox" is non-negotiable for real cellular repair. 🥚 Bile & Choline Connection: The missing link between hormone balance, brain clarity, and fat metabolism. 🧠 The Brain–Bile–Barrier Loop: How gut toxins (LPS) affect mood, motivation, and energy. 🏋️ Muscle as Metabolic Medicine: Why strength training is your longevity drug after 40. 🌿 The WHOLESTIC Method™: 8 Elements for restoring energy, hormones, and cellular coherence. 🔬 Data-Driven Health: How PNOĒ metabolic testing, GI-MAP, DUTCH, and OAT reveal your body's "energy story." 🧩 The Future You Blueprint: A strategic framework for stress recovery, detox, mitochondrial rebuilding, and hormone optimization. This isn't another quick fix—it's a biology reboot. Discover how to measure, map, and master your metabolism so you can thrive, not just survive, through midlife and beyond. 🌐 Schedule your PNOĒ Metabolic Analysis & Functional Health Review in Solana Beach, CA at www.DebbiePotts.net. 🎧 The Coach Debbie Potts Show | 💪 The WHOLESTIC Method™ & Future You Program #FutureYou #TheWHOLESTICMethod #CoachDebbiePotts #MetabolicHealth #PNOE #FunctionalMedicine #Mitochondria #MidlifeHealth #Longevity #BioIndividuality #MetabolicFlexibility

In this deep-dive episode, Coach Debbie Potts unpacks one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic inflammation — LPS and endotoxins — and how they quietly sabotage your gut, brain, hormones, and metabolism. LPS (lipopolysaccharides) are fragments of bacteria that normally stay safely inside your gut. But when your gut lining or glycocalyx barrier breaks down — from stress, poor diet, toxins, or sluggish bile flow — these bacterial toxins escape into your bloodstream, triggering a silent firestorm of inflammation known as metabolic endotoxemia. Once in circulation, LPS can: 🧠 Cross into the brain and activate microglia → brain fog, anxiety, and low mood 🔋 Suppress mitochondria → chronic fatigue and poor recovery 💢 Fire up cytokines → joint pain and body aches ⚖️ Disrupt insulin signaling → hormone chaos and weight gain 🔥 Feed back into the gut → worsening leaky gut and inflammation Coach Debbie breaks down: What LPS and endotoxins actually are — and why not all are equally toxic The north-to-south chain reaction from digestion breakdown to systemic inflammation How chronic stress, sluggish bile, and dysbiosis increase your endotoxin load Lab clues to watch (LBP, CD14, Zonulin, hs-CRP, and more) The order of operations to interrupt the cycle: 1️⃣ Reduce LPS generation 2️⃣ Tighten the gut barrier 3️⃣ Restore acid, enzymes, and bile flow 4️⃣ Support detox and lymph drainage 5️⃣ Calm inflammation and rebuild the glycocalyx You'll also hear practical tips for daily gut resilience — like meal hygiene, polyphenol-rich foods, vagus nerve resets, and bile support with phosphatidylcholine, taurine, and bitters. This episode connects the dots between leaky gut, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction — showing you exactly where to intervene to calm the inflammatory storm and reclaim your energy, focus, and vitality. 🎯 Key takeaway: When endotoxins stay contained, your body thrives. When they leak out, chaos follows. But with the right steps, you can repair, rebuild, and restore your resilience from the inside out. 🔗 Learn more at www.debbiepotts.net ⚠️ 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.  

The Real Truth About Cholesterol, Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Health SUMMARY What if your cholesterol isn't trying to kill you—it's trying to protect you? In this solo deep-dive, Coach Debbie Potts breaks down the outdated cholesterol myths and reveals the root-cause truth behind cardiovascular disease. Drawing from the work of Dave Feldman, Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Paul Mason, Ivor Cummins, and Dr. William Davis, Debbie explains why heart disease is an inflammatory, metabolic, and endothelial problem—not a cholesterol problem. Learn which markers truly predict risk, how to interpret your labs beyond LDL, the role of genetics and epigenetics, and what it really takes to reverse plaque and rebuild a resilient metabolism. If you're ready to move beyond fear and finally understand your cardiovascular health through the lens of functional, ancestral, and root-cause medicine, this episode is your roadmap.  KEY TAKEAWAYS LDL isn't "bad"—oxidized, inflamed LDL in a damaged arterial wall is. Heart disease = terrain dysfunction: insulin resistance, oxidative stress, mitochondrial damage, and loss of nitric oxide. ApoB + inflammation predict risk far better than total cholesterol. Context matters: High LDL in a low-inflammation, insulin-sensitive body ≠ the same risk as in a high-inflammation body. Saturated fat isn't the enemy; oxidized seed oils and sugar are. You can't out-supplement poor habits. Sleep, stress regulation, circadian alignment, and daily movement build vascular resilience. Plaque can stabilize or regress when you heal the root causes. The WHOLESTIC Method™ integrates nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, digestion, hydration, and happiness to rebuild your health from the inside out. TESTS & TOOLS MENTIONED - talk to your provider! ApoB ( LDL-P ( Triglyceride : HDL ratio ( hs-CRP ( Lp(a) ( Fasting Insulin / HOMA-IR ( Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score (0 = clean) CCTA / Cleerly AI Analysis for plaque composition Carotid IMT, Omega-3 Index, Homocysteine, Vitamin D + K2 🧠 RESOURCES & REFERENCES Dave Feldman – The Cholesterol Code (CholesterolCode.com) Dr. Ben Bikman – Why We Get Sick Ivor Cummins – Eat Rich, Live Long Dr. Paul Mason – Low-Carb Down Under lectures Dr. William Davis – Super Gut & Undoctored Dr. Aseem Malhotra – The Pioppi Diet Dr. Nathan Bryan – The NO Solution (Nitric-Oxide Science) 🌿 CONNECT & COACHING 🎯 Work with Coach Debbie Potts: Book your personalized PNOĒ Metabolic & WHOLESTIC Method™ Assessment in Solana Beach, CA or virtually worldwide. 👉 www.DebbiePotts.net 🎧 Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Music

Root Canals, Dental Infections & Chronic Illness with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen Could your teeth be the hidden root cause of your health struggles? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen—biological dentist, functional health expert, and author—to uncover the surprising ways oral health impacts your immune system, hormones, brain, and even your longevity. We discuss: ✅ What really happens in a root canal and why they can fail over time ✅ How hidden dental infections and bacteria in root canals can spread endotoxins through the body ✅ The connection between mercury fillings, acetylcholine, and vagus nerve dysfunction ✅ Why nasal breathing—not mouth breathing—is essential for oxygen, nitric oxide, and sleep quality ✅ CPAP machines: why they aren't always the root cause solution for sleep apnea ✅ How gut health, PPIs, and mineral balance affect your teeth and bones ✅ Holistic options for safer dentistry—ozone therapy, implants, and myofunctional therapy ✅ Practical steps to identify if your dental health is draining your energy or fueling chronic illness If you've wondered about the link between root canals, CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), mold, and biotoxin illness, this conversation will give you new insights and hope for root-cause healing. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen 🌐 Website: https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com 📖 Books: Healthy Mouth, Healthy You 📺 YouTube: @DrMichelleJorgensen 📲 Instagram: @livingwellwithdrmichelle 🔗 Connect with Coach Debbie Potts 🌐 Website: www.debbiepotts.net 📞 Book a Discovery Call: Click Here 📚 Book: Life is Not a Race on Amazon 📺 YouTube: @CoachDebbiePotts 📲 Instagram & Facebook: @CoachDebbiePotts Aging is a choice—so choose to be strong, sharp, and unstoppable. Let's unlock your potential with The WHOLESTIC Health Approach and become the Future You. #thecoachdebbiepottsshow #oralhealth #rootcanal #chronicillness #functionalmedicine #dentalhealth #cirs #sleepapnea #mercuryfillings #biologicaldentistry  

Are you feeling stuck, inflamed, or frustrated that nothing seems to work anymore — even the so-called "miracle" GLP-1 medications? In this episode, Coach Debbie Potts explains why your metabolism probably isn't broken… it's misunderstood. Discover how PNOĒ Metabolic Testing and a Functional Health Investigation can reveal what's really driving your fatigue, weight gain, and burnout — and how to rebuild your metabolism naturally through The WHOLESTIC Method™ and your personalized FutureYou plan. You'll learn: What your breath can reveal about fat vs. carb metabolism How the Cell Danger Response shuts down energy production Why mitochondrial health is the key to longevity and vitality How sympathetic dominance and poor vagal tone block fat loss The balance between AMPK and mTOR for optimal aging Why VO₂ Max is one of the best predictors of longevity How to rebuild your health from the inside out — starting with drainage, detox, and nervous-system repair Why you can't out-supplement poor lifestyle habits or out-exercise a poor diet Debbie also shares how her clients use testing, not guessing, to identify their personal metabolic roadblocks — and how stacking consistent "base hits" with the Eight Elements of The WHOLESTIC Method™ leads to long-term transformation. Because aging isn't the enemy — unawareness is. ✨ Test your metabolism. Rebuild your energy. Redefine your Future You. 📍 Learn more or schedule your metabolism test: 👉 www.DebbiePotts.net 📍 Location: Solana Beach, CA #PNOE #MetabolicTesting #FutureYou #WholisticMethod #GLP1 #MetabolicHealth #Mitochondria #VagusNerve #FatBurning #Longevity #FunctionalHealth #CoachDebbiePotts

Are you in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and frustrated that your health and energy don't match your effort? You eat clean, train hard, and prioritize sleep—but still feel stuck with brain fog, stubborn belly fat, fatigue, or poor recovery. The truth is, your body needs more than willpower. It needs a smarter, personalized plan. In this episode, Debbie Potts sits down with Dr. Janette Gray, Internal Medicine Physician, Founder of Perfect Balance Health, and author of The Truth About Sex Hormones: Learn How to Unlock the Secrets to Balancing Your Hormones for Vitality and Longevity. Dr. Gray is an expert in Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHT) and a leader in helping men and women restore balance for stronger, longer, more vibrant living. 🧬 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why midlife symptoms—fatigue, low libido, weight gain—are only part of the hormone story ✅ How hormone optimization can lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, dementia, and cancer ✅ The "missing links" in modern medicine: early detection, education, and transparency ✅ Why gut health, detox, and lifestyle strategies amplify hormone balance ✅ Practical steps to protect your energy, strength, and clarity for decades to come 🧭 The WHOLESTIC Method Meets Perfect Balance Health Together, we explore how integrating hormone therapy with the eight elements of The WHOLESTIC Method—Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Movement, Digestion, Hydration & Minerals, and Happiness—creates the foundation for becoming your Future You. Because your prime doesn't have to be behind you—it can be your 70s, 80s, and 90s. But it starts today. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Janette Gray 🌐 Website: www.perfectbalance.health 📘 Book: The Truth About Sex Hormones on Amazon 📲 Instagram: @perfectbalance.health 🔗 Connect with Debbie Potts 📞 Book a Discovery Call: www.debbiepotts.net 📚 Read Life is Not a Race on Amazon 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 📲 Follow @CoachDebbiePotts on Instagram & Facebook ✨ Aging is a choice—so choose to be strong, sharp, and unstoppable. Life is not a race… it's a journey.

Did you know the air in your home can be 5–10x dirtier than outdoor air—especially while you sleep? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie sits down with Justin from Jaspr to uncover why indoor air quality is a missing pillar of health—and how cleaning your air while you sleep can profoundly improve recovery, energy, and longevity. You'll discover: ✅ How mold, VOCs, and fine particulates (PM2.5) impact your immune system, liver detox, and cardiovascular health ✅ The surprising link between poor air quality, high blood pressure, brain fog, and chronic inflammation ✅ Why your bedroom can become a "toxin box" and how to turn it into a true sleep sanctuary ✅ Simple, affordable upgrades: humidity control, ventilation, ERVs, bathroom fans, and mold prevention strategies ✅ How the Jaspr air scrubber works differently than traditional purifiers to remove mold spores, smoke, and pollutants—quietly and effectively If you're struggling with allergies, asthma, fatigue, or restless nights, this conversation shows you how to breathe cleaner, sleep deeper, and wake up restored. What's Inside This Episode: 00:00 – Intro: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters 03:00 – Justin's Background in Mold Testing & Environmental Consulting 06:00 – Why Indoor Air Is 5–10x Dirtier Than Outdoor Air 13:00 – Hidden Mold Sources in Homes (Leaks, HVAC, Humidity) 18:00 – Symptoms of Mold Exposure You Shouldn't Ignore 24:00 – Safe Mold Cleaning Tips & Products 28:00 – Sleep, Detox & The "Full Cup" Stress Analogy 31:00 – Indoor Air Pollution Research & Blood Pressure 33:00 – Jaspr vs. Traditional Air Purifiers 38:00 – Real-Life Results: Less Snoring & Better Sleep 41:00 – Jaspr Sleep Study: 18% More Deep Sleep 49:00 – Monitoring Air Quality in Real Time 57:00 – Quick Wins for Ventilation & Humidity Control 1:00:00 – Where to Learn More About Jaspr 🔗 Learn more: Jaspr Air Scrubber Start Building Your Future You: 📞 Book a Discovery Call → www.debbiepotts.net 📚 Read Life is Not a Race on Amazon 📺 Subscribe on YouTube → @coachdebbiepotts 📲 Follow @CoachDebbiePotts on Instagram & Facebook ✨ Aging is a choice. Choose to be strong, sharp, and unstoppable with The WHOLESTIC Health Approach. Life is not a race… it's a journey. #thecoachdebbiepottsshow #cleanair #sleepquality #indoorairquality #mold #jaspr #biohacking #betterhealth #airpurifier #sleepbetter #healthyhome #allergyrelief #chronicinflammation

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!