AFib, Aging Athletes & Heart Health: The Root Causes Most People Miss | With Angie Can you be incredibly fit—and still develop atrial fibrillation (AFib)? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Angie, Heart Wellness Coach, to explore why endurance athletes and active adults over 40 are not immune to AFib and other heart rhythm challenges. We go beyond the heart itself to look at the interconnected factors that may influence cardiovascular health as we age—including the nervous system, inflammation, oxidative stress, sleep, gut health, mineral balance, hydration, recovery, nutrition, and metabolic health. In this episode, we discuss: • Why AFib can show up in aging endurance athletes • The connection between the autonomic nervous system, vagus nerve, HRV, and heart rhythm • Sleep apnea, chronic stress, and inadequate recovery • Gut health, inflammation, and cardiovascular health • Magnesium, electrolytes, hydration, and mineral balance • Protein, muscle health, and metabolic resilience • Why being "fit" doesn't always mean your body is resilient • Practical ways to support your heart and whole-body health as you age This conversation fits into a much bigger message I continue to share: Your body isn't broken—it's adapting to the signals it receives. Foundations → Signals → Adaptation → Resilience → FutureYou™ 🎥 WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/iif0llIykdk CONNECT WITH ANGIE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwellnesscoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwellnesscoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartwellnesscoach YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartwellnesscoach CONNECT WITH COACH DEBBIE POTTS Website: https://debbiepotts.net The FutureYou Method™: https://futureyoublueprint.com Join my FREE FutureYou™ Masterclass: Why Your Body Isn't Broken—It's Adapting https://DebbiePottsCoaching.as.me/masterclass Stay tuned for Part 2 with Angie, where we dive deeper into mineral balancing, Nutrition Therapy foundations, gut health, and how these pieces may influence your ability to build a stronger, more resilient body—and heart—for your future self. Build Resilience from the Inside Out. Your future self is being built by the signals you create today. This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Brad Kearns: Muscle, Metabolism & Why Doing More Stops Working After 40 What if the habits that once made you fitter are now keeping you stuck? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Brad Kearns for a conversation about healthy aging, metabolic resilience, muscle health, recovery, and why many active adults over 40 discover that simply training harder and doing more no longer produces the results it once did. As we move through midlife, the goal isn't just to exercise more or burn more calories. We need to create the right signals that allow the body to adapt, repair, build, and become more resilient. In this episode, we discuss: Why metabolism and recovery can change in midlife Why maintaining and building muscle becomes increasingly important as we age The difference between productive training stress and chronic overload Metabolic flexibility and its role in performance and longevity Endurance training: when it builds resilience and when too much can work against you Why recovery is part of the training equation—not something separate from it How active adults can train smarter to stay strong, fit, and capable for decades to come Shifting from the "do more" mindset toward sending the right signals in the right order This episode is especially relevant for runners, cyclists, triathletes, CrossFit athletes, weekend warriors, and other high-performing adults who want to continue doing what they love as they age. Your body isn't simply responding to how hard you train. It's responding to the combination of signals it receives from training, nutrition, sleep, stress, recovery, movement, and your environment. The goal is not just fitness today. It's building the resilience you'll need for your FutureYou™. Join Us at Hack Your Health 2026 I'm excited to be part of the Hack Your Health Conference this November, bringing together experts in metabolism, nutrition, longevity, performance, functional medicine, and healthy aging. Register here: https://hackyourhealth.com/debbiepotts Use code DEBBIE to save on your registration. Build Your FutureYou™ If you're doing all the "right" things but your body isn't responding the way it used to, it may be time to stop doing more and start looking at the signals your body is receiving. Learn more about The FutureYou Method™, my coaching programs, PNOĒ metabolism testing, and personalized approach to building resilience from the inside out: https://debbiepotts.net The Coach Debbie Potts Show Helping active adults over 40 build muscle, improve metabolic health, restore resilience, and create a stronger, healthier FutureYou™. Your future self is being built by the signals you create today.

What if your metabolism isn't broken—but responding to the signals it's receiving? Welcome to The FutureYou Blueprint™ PNOĒ Metabolic Patterns™ Series, where Debbie Potts explores the five common metabolic patterns identified through advanced PNOĒ Metabolism Testing. In each episode, you'll discover how stress, nutrition, muscle health, hormones, blood sugar, digestion, sleep, recovery, and lifestyle all influence how your body produces and uses energy. Learn why two people can follow the same diet or exercise plan and experience completely different results—and why identifying your unique metabolic pattern is the foundation of a personalized strategy for improving metabolism, performance, healthy aging, and longevity. Whether you're an athlete, health enthusiast, or practitioner, this educational series will help you better understand the science of metabolism and the power of personalized metabolic testing. Ready to discover your metabolic pattern? 🌐 Learn more or schedule your PNOĒ Metabolism Test in Solana Beach, California, or at an upcoming conference: www.DebbiePotts.net ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts 📲 Follow on Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts Restore Communication. Build Resilience. Create Your FutureYou.™ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

What if your gut issues aren't just about what you eat—but how well you digest, absorb, and actually use what you eat? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, Debbie sits down with Steven Wright, founder of Healthy Gut, to explore why digestive function may be one of the most overlooked foundations of energy, recovery, immune health, metabolism, and resilience as we age. Steven brings an engineer's mindset to gut health, helping us look beyond symptom chasing and ask a better question: What conditions does the body need to properly digest, absorb, repair, and rebuild? In this episode, Debbie and Steven dive into: • Why stomach acid (HCl) is essential for protein digestion and nutrient absorption • Why reflux symptoms may not always mean too much stomach acid • Digest → Absorb → Build: why eating the right foods isn't enough if you can't properly break them down and use them • How restrictive diets such as low-FODMAP, carnivore, keto, and SCD can be useful tools—but may not be long-term solutions • Why gut health is about much more than probiotics and adding more bacteria • What butyrate is and why it matters for the intestinal barrier, immune regulation, metabolism, and whole-body health • How diet and the gut environment influence our natural production of butyrate • The connection between the gut mucus layer, butyrate, and Akkermansia • Why the parasympathetic nervous system and vagus nerve matter for digestion • How eating while stressed, rushing, working, or driving can interfere with digestive signaling • Where to start when you've tried diets, probiotics, supplements, and gut protocols but still feel stuck This conversation connects directly to Debbie's FutureYou Blueprint™ philosophy: Foundations create the signals. Signals drive adaptation. Adaptation builds resilience. Resilience shapes your FutureYou. Gut health isn't simply about eliminating symptoms. It's about rebuilding the foundations that allow your body to digest, absorb, repair, recover, and adapt. And we're not finished! Steven will return for Part 2, where we'll go deeper into the nervous system, immune system, microbiome, and gut-brain connection. CONNECT WITH STEVEN WRIGHT + HEALTHY GUT • Healthy Gut + Debbie's Shop: https://healthygut.com/debbieshop • Website: https://healthygut.com • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealthyGutCompany • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthygutco/ CONNECT WITH COACH DEBBIE POTTS • Website: https://www.debbiepotts.net • Learn more about The FutureYou Blueprint™ programs, functional lab testing, coaching, and upcoming masterclasses at DebbiePotts.net Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show for weekly Rabbit Hole conversations exploring how metabolism, muscle health, mitochondria, digestion, the nervous system, recovery, and lifestyle signals work together to shape how we age. Build Resilience from the Inside Out.™ Life is not a race. It's a journey.

What if your metabolism isn't broken—but responding to the signals it's receiving? Welcome to The FutureYou Blueprint™ PNOĒ Metabolic Patterns™ Series, where Debbie Potts explores the five common metabolic patterns identified through advanced PNOĒ Metabolism Testing. In each episode, you'll discover how stress, nutrition, muscle health, hormones, blood sugar, digestion, sleep, recovery, and lifestyle all influence how your body produces and uses energy. Learn why two people can follow the same diet or exercise plan and experience completely different results—and why identifying your unique metabolic pattern is the foundation of a personalized strategy for improving metabolism, performance, healthy aging, and longevity. Whether you're an athlete, health enthusiast, or practitioner, this educational series will help you better understand the science of metabolism and the power of personalized metabolic testing. Ready to discover your metabolic pattern? 🌐 Learn more or schedule your PNOĒ Metabolism Test in Solana Beach, California, or at an upcoming conference: www.DebbiePotts.net ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts 📲 Follow on Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts Restore Communication. Build Resilience. Create Your FutureYou.™ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Carbon 60, Mitochondria and Recovery: Can C60 Support the Aging Athlete? | Ken Swartz Could Carbon 60 support mitochondrial function, cellular energy, exercise recovery and healthy aging—or are some of the claims ahead of the human research? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with longtime C60 researcher and C60 Power co-founder Ken Swartz, also known as "Ken the Scientist." Ken explains what Carbon 60 is, why its soccer-ball-shaped molecular structure is unique and how C60 is proposed to interact with oxidative stress at the cellular and mitochondrial levels. We explore: What Carbon 60 is and how it may work Oxidative stress, free radicals and mitochondrial health Why oxidative stress can be both damaging and an essential biological signal The proposed role of C60 as an SOD and catalase mimic Exercise-induced oxidative stress, peroxynitrite and muscle soreness Potential applications for energy, performance and recovery Whether C60 could interfere with beneficial exercise adaptations Proposed connections to cellular aging, senescent cells, stem cells and telomeres Reported effects on hormones and endocrine function Animal research frequently cited in discussions about C60 and longevity The difference between laboratory findings, animal research, personal reports and proven human outcomes Product purity, oil carriers, third-party testing, timing and safety Why supplements cannot replace nutrition, sleep, movement, stress regulation and recovery This conversation is especially relevant for middle-aged athletes and high performers who are training hard but experiencing slower recovery, persistent soreness, reduced energy or declining resilience. The bigger question is not simply, "How do we eliminate oxidative stress?" We need some oxidative stress to create the signals that stimulate repair and adaptation. The real goal is to improve our capacity to respond to stress, recover from it and return to balance. Foundations create the signals. Signals drive adaptation. Adaptation builds resilience. Resilience shapes your FutureYou.™ LEARN MORE ABOUT C60 C60 Research and Education: https://whatisc60.org C60 Power Products: https://shopc60.com Use discount code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS for 10% off eligible products, excluding bundles and subscriptions. FOLLOW C60 POWER YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShopC60Power Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c60power Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/C60Power TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@c60power X: https://x.com/c60power CONNECT WITH COACH DEBBIE POTTS Learn more about The FutureYou Method™, PNOĒ Metabolic Testing, functional lab testing and personalized health optimization: Website: https://debbiepotts.net FutureYou Method™: https://futureyoublueprint.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdebbiepotts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDebbiePotts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachDebbiePotts IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This podcast is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Carbon 60 remains an emerging area of research. Many potential benefits discussed in this interview are based on mechanistic hypotheses, laboratory findings, animal research, company information or personal reports—not conclusive human clinical trials. C60 is not established as a treatment for cancer, hormonal disorders, cognitive decline or other medical conditions. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using C60, particularly if you take medication, use blood thinners, are pregnant or trying to conceive, or are receiving chemotherapy or radiation. Debbie Potts may receive an affiliate commission from qualifying purchases made with her link or discount code, at no additional cost to you.

What if your metabolism isn't broken—but responding to the signals it's receiving? Welcome to The FutureYou Blueprint™ PNOĒ Metabolic Patterns™ Series, where Debbie Potts explores the five common metabolic patterns identified through advanced PNOĒ Metabolism Testing. In each episode, you'll discover how stress, nutrition, muscle health, hormones, blood sugar, digestion, sleep, recovery, and lifestyle all influence how your body produces and uses energy. Learn why two people can follow the same diet or exercise plan and experience completely different results—and why identifying your unique metabolic pattern is the foundation of a personalized strategy for improving metabolism, performance, healthy aging, and longevity. Whether you're an athlete, health enthusiast, or practitioner, this educational series will help you better understand the science of metabolism and the power of personalized metabolic testing. Ready to discover your metabolic pattern? 🌐 Learn more or schedule your PNOĒ Metabolism Test in Solana Beach, California, or at an upcoming conference: www.DebbiePotts.net ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts 📲 Follow on Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts Restore Communication. Build Resilience. Create Your FutureYou.™ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.

Most chronic diseases don't begin in the emergency room—they begin years earlier with subtle warning signs that are often ignored. After 35 years as an emergency room physician, Dr. Kenneth Ro recognized a pattern: high-performing professionals, executives, and athletes often wait until a health crisis forces them to pay attention. Today, his mission is helping people reclaim their health before dysfunction becomes disease. In this episode, Dr. Ro shares his personal health journey after experiencing burnout, hormonal decline, and oxidative stress despite exercising regularly and believing he was doing everything "right." Together, we explore why recovery—not just resilience—is the missing ingredient for longevity, why the nervous system is foundational to metabolism and performance, and how functional testing can uncover hidden dysfunction years before disease develops. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why aging is inevitable—but decline is optional • The hidden cost of chronic stress and under-recovery • Why oxidative stress quietly accelerates aging • How the nervous system influences metabolism, hormones, and resilience • Why testing—not guessing—creates personalized health strategies • Practical habits to build healthspan, energy, and long-term performance If you're committed to thriving in midlife and beyond, this conversation will help you rethink what healthy aging really means—and how to invest in your future before symptoms become disease. Connect with Dr. Kenneth Ro Website: https://www.kennethromd.com Back in the Game Men™: https://www.backinthegamemen.com Book a Clarity Call: https://www.backinthegamemen.com/clarity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkenro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkennethro Watch the full video interview on The Coach Debbie Potts Show YouTube channel, and subscribe for more conversations on metabolism, functional medicine, nutrition, healthy aging, and longevity.

Part Two – The FutureYou Blueprint™: Restoring Biological Communication Once you recognize the patterns, what's next? In Part 2 of The FutureYou Blueprint™ Educational Series, Debbie introduces the philosophy behind The FutureYou Blueprint™ and explains why lasting health isn't about chasing symptoms—it's about restoring biological communication before dysfunction becomes disease. In this episode, you'll discover: Why restoring communication always comes before optimization The philosophy behind The FutureYou Blueprint™ Why personalized biological investigation is essential because every body tells a different story How The FutureYou Blueprint™ provides a personalized roadmap to restore resilience and support healthy aging Why no podcast, protocol, or social media post can replace a personalized approach to your biology This episode introduces the thinking behind Debbie's proprietary framework while showing why true health transformation begins with understanding your unique patterns—not following someone else's plan. Because biology is personal. Your roadmap should be too. Ready to create your own FutureYou Blueprint™? Visit www.debbiepotts.net to learn more about personalized coaching, Metabolic Pattern Analysis™, functional lab interpretation, and The FutureYou Blueprint™ programs. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show and continue following The FutureYou Blueprint™ Educational Series. 📺 Subscribe to my YouTube channel: Coach Debbie Potts for expanded educational videos and interviews that help you understand the science of healthy aging and Communication Medicine™. 📱 Follow me on social media: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube: @coachdebbiepotts Remember… Health isn't simply the absence of disease. It's the quality of communication between your body's systems. Your FutureYou starts today.

What if your metabolism isn't broken—but responding exactly as your body has been programmed to survive? Welcome to The FutureYou Blueprint™ PNOĒ Metabolic Patterns™ Series, where Debbie Potts explores the five common metabolic patterns revealed through advanced PNOĒ breath analysis. In each episode, you'll learn how stress, nutrition, muscle health, hormones, blood sugar, digestion, sleep, recovery, and lifestyle influence the way your body produces and uses energy. Discover why two people can follow the same diet or exercise plan and experience completely different results—and why identifying your unique metabolic pattern is the first step toward creating a personalized strategy for better health, performance, and longevity. This educational series is designed to help you better understand your metabolism and introduce you to the science behind Debbie's personalized approach through The FutureYou Blueprint™. Learn more or schedule your PNOĒ Metabolism Test: 🌐 www.DebbiePotts.net Subscribe on YouTube: ▶️ Coach Debbie Potts Follow on Instagram: 📲 @coachdebbiepotts Restore Communication. Build Resilience. Create Your FutureYou.™ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your qualified healthcare provider regarding your individual health concerns.