Rewiring the Vagus Nerve: How to Recover from the Downstream Effects of Chronic Stress (Part 2)

🦷 The Hidden Link Between Oral Health & Chronic Illness — with Dr. Michelle Jorgensen 🎙 The FIT & HEALTHY Athlete Podcast with Coach Debbie Potts In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Jorgensen, DDS, FAGD, TNC, CNAS—a pioneer in holistic and biological dentistry. After mercury exposure in her dental practice made her ill, Dr. Michelle became a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and created Health-Based Dentistry™, a model that connects oral health to total-body healing. She is the founder of Total Care Dental & Wellness and Living Well with Dr. Michelle, platforms that empower people to reclaim their health from the inside out. 🌿 In this episode, we cover: Mercury, root canals, and the overlooked dangers hiding in your mouth The difference between traditional vs. health-based dentistry Why oral infections may be draining your energy and performance Dr. Michelle’s recovery journey + the lifestyle changes that saved her How gardening, cooking, and homesteading play a role in healing 📘 About Dr. Michelle: Internationally recognized author, educator, and speaker, Dr. Jorgensen has written six books—including Living Well with Dr. Michelle. Her passion includes teaching others how to thrive through holistic health, dental detox, and natural living. 🎁 Special Offers & Resources: 📚 Get the book + free bonuses: https://livingwellbook.com 🦷 Find a holistic dentist: https://iaomt.org + https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com 💻 Learn more: https://livingwellwithdrmichelle.com 👩‍⚕️ Follow Dr. Michelle: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | TikTok → @livingwellwithdrmichelle 🎧 Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show to help you be fit and healthy from the inside out as you age -for more real conversations on functional health, performance, and longevity with Coach Debbie Potts. 🙏 Thank you for tuning in! Please like, share, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode. #HolisticDentistry #OralHealth #DrMichelleJorgensen #DentalDetox #RootCauseHealth #HealthBasedDentistry #FunctionalMedicine #MouthBodyConnection #CoachDebbiePotts #LivingWellBook #HomesteadingHealth

In Part 2 of this series, we shift from understanding how chronic stress disrupts your vagus nerve—and everything downstream like hormones, digestion, immunity, and brain function—to learning how to rebuild from the inside out. If you’re feeling burnt out, bloated, foggy, or emotionally reactive, this episode is for you. Chronic stress isn’t just in your head—it rewires your biology. But you can rewire it back. You’ll learn: The science behind vagus nerve dysfunction in chronic stress Daily practices to rebuild vagal tone (breathwork, fascia release, cold/heat, mindset shifts) How to calm the nervous system before jumping into gut or hormone protocols The path to better sleep, mood, motility, and energy through nervous system repair Your health doesn’t just depend on what you eat or how you move—it depends on your state. Let’s help you shift out of fight-or-flight and into healing mode. 🔗 Explore More & Connect with Coach Debbie Potts: 🌐 Linktree – Coaching, programs, podcast links, and more 📺 YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts – Watch this episode and more 📸 Instagram: @coachdebbiepotts – Daily tips, reels, and inspiration 💻 Website: www.debbiepotts.net 🎧 Subscribe to The Coach Debbie Potts Show on your favorite podcast app!

Think your acid reflux is from too much stomach acid? Think again. In today’s episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, we dive deep into why low stomach acid—not high—is often the real root cause of bloating, gas, reflux, nutrient deficiencies, and gut dysfunction. As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and FDN Practitioner, I’ll walk you through: 🔹 What stomach acid really does in the body 🔹 Why chronic stress, aging, H. pylori, and antacids disrupt acid production 🔹 How long-term use of acid-blockers sets off a cascade of poor digestion, dysbiosis, and fatigue 🔹 My 4-phase protocol to test, repair, rebuild, and restore optimal digestion 🔹 Practical steps to support your gut-brain axis, vagal tone, and nutrient absorption If you're tired of chasing symptoms and popping antacids, this episode will empower you to uncover the root cause—and begin restoring your digestive fire from the inside out. 🔥 🧬 It’s time to stop guessing and start testing. ✨ Learn more about my programs at: www.debbiepotts.net 📺 Watch on YouTube: Coach Debbie Potts Channel 📲 Follow on Instagram: @CoachDebbiePotts #RootCauseHealth #LowStomachAcid #FDN #NutritionalTherapy #FunctionalHealth #CoachDebbiePottsShow #DigestionMatters #GERDTruth

Is your vagus nerve sending signals of survival instead of safety? In this solo episode, I’m diving deep into the often-overlooked root cause of why so many of us feel stuck in a cycle of fatigue, inflammation, brain fog, and burnout—despite doing “all the right things.” We’ll explore the critical connection between: 💥 Vagal nerve dysfunction (low vagal tone) 💪 Fascia tightness and lymphatic stagnation 🧪 Toxic overload from mold, pathogens, and chronic stress 🧠 Nervous system dysregulation and the Cell Danger Response You’ll learn: How stress, mold, and trauma physically block your ability to detox and recover Why the vagus nerve–fascia–lymph triad is key to cellular healing and resilience What fascia release, lymphatic drainage, and vagus nerve activation actually do in your healing process Simple daily tools to open up drainage, reboot your nervous system, and rebuild your health foundation This isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about creating a body and mind that will carry you into your 70s, 80s, and 90s strong, sharp, and unstoppable. 🧭 The WHOLESTIC Method for Becoming Your Future You If you’re a high-performing woman in your 40s, 50s, or 60s—this podcast is your roadmap to: Healing from hidden imbalances Rebuilding from the inside out Thriving through aging instead of slowing down 🔹 Nutrition | Exercise | Sleep | Stress | Movement | Digestion | Hydration | Happiness 🧬 Want to dive deeper? ✨ Explore my favorite essential oils that support lymph, fascia, and vagal tone: Fascia Release Blend Parasympathetic Oil Lymphatic Support Sinus Support 📲 Learn more and build your Future You at www.debbiepotts.net 📚 Read Life is Not a Race 📺 Subscribe on YouTube | Follow @CoachDebbiePotts Because healing isn’t just about what you do—it’s about what you unblock. Let’s clear the path to the vibrant, thriving you.

Could vagus nerve toxicity be the hidden root of your fatigue, brain fog, and poor recovery? In this powerful episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with bestselling author, award-winning journalist, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils—Jodi Sternoff Cohen—to explore how toxins, infections, and trauma can impair the vagus nerve and shut down your parasympathetic “rest and digest” system. We discuss: What is vagus nerve toxicity—and how to identify it Root causes like mold, EBV, Lyme, trauma, and EMFs How vagus nerve dysfunction blocks detox, digestion, and healing How essential oils can retrain your nervous system Jodi’s favorite oils to support vagal tone, lymph flow, fascia release, and more 💧 About Jodi Sternoff Cohen Jodi is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist, functional practitioner, and founder of Vibrant Blue Oils. With training in both nutritional therapy and aromatherapy, she’s developed a proprietary line of organic and wild-crafted essential oil blends that support brain health, sleep, stress, and autoimmunity. Trusted by over 50,000 clients and featured in outlets like The New York Times, Wellness Mama, and Elephant Journal, Jodi is one of the leading voices in essential oil education today. 🌐 Explore her blends and education at vibrantblueoils.com 🧬 Want to age strong instead of slow down? Each episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show helps you uncover hidden stressors and heal from the inside out—so you can be in your PRIME at 70, 80 & beyond. Through The WHOLESTIC Method and The Future You Program, we decode the mystery of why you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel off—and help you reclaim your energy, metabolism, and resilience. ✨ Want to try the oils we discussed? Here are my favorite blends from Vibrant Blue Oils to get started: 💧 Fascia Release Oil 💧 Parasympathetic Blend 💧 Lymphatic Support Oil 💧 Sinus Support Blend 📲 Learn more and build your Future You: www.debbiepotts.net 📚 Read Life is Not a Race 📺 Subscribe on YouTube | Follow @CoachDebbiePotts Because your prime isn’t behind you—it’s just getting started. Let’s thrive forward—together.

Dr. Tricia Thompson | Founder of Root Cause Doc™ + Creator of the Root Cause Roadmap™ In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Tricia Thompson—a former ER physician turned Root Cause Medicine leader—to explore how she’s transforming healthcare with her Root Cause Revolution™ approach. We dive deep into CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome)—a commonly missed condition caused by mold, biotoxins, and chronic inflammation—and how Dr. Tricia’s unique 4-phase Root Cause Roadmap™ is helping people heal from fatigue, brain fog, pain, hormone issues, and more. 🎙 We talk about: Why Dr. Tricia left emergency medicine to uncover the real causes of chronic illness What CIRS is—and why so many people go misdiagnosed for years How environmental toxins, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation fuel chronic symptoms The emotional, physical, and spiritual connections in root cause healing What to do when your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel well Whether you're a patient who's been dismissed or a practitioner looking for deeper answers, this episode offers hope, direction, and a proven path to recovery. 🔍 DO YOU SUSPECT CIRS OR CHRONIC INFLAMMATION? 👉 Take the Root Cause Roadmap™ Scorecard for FREE: https://therootcauseroadmap.scoreapp.com 🎁 Get 50% OFF your consultation with code: Coachdebbiepotts 🔗 LEARN MORE + CONNECT WITH DR. TRICIA: 🌐 Website: https://www.rootcausedoc.com 📥 Free Scorecard: https://www.rootcausedoc.com/scorecard 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootcausedoc 💥 CONNECT WITH DEBBIE POTTS: 🎙 Podcast: The Coach Debbie Potts Show 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachdebbiepotts 🌐 Website: https://debbiepotts.net 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdebbiepotts ✨ Aging is a choice—so choose to be strong, sharp, and unstoppable. Let’s unlock your healing potential with The WHOLESTIC Health Approach and become your Future You. Because life is not a race… it’s a journey. #RootCauseRevolution #CIRS #MoldIllness #FunctionalMedicine #ChronicFatigue #BrainFog #DrTriciaThompson #RootCauseDoc #CoachDebbiePotts #FutureYou #MetabolicHealth #HealingChronicIllness #ToxicLoad #MoldToxicity #RootCauseHealing

 Understanding CIRS, Mitochondria & the Cell Danger Response" In this solo episode, I dive deep into one of the most overlooked root causes of chronic fatigue, brain fog, and hormonal imbalances: Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) and how it connects to mold, toxic burden, and mitochondrial dysfunction. You’ll learn: What CIRS is and why it’s often misdiagnosed How mold and MARCoNS infections block your hypothalamus and trap your body in survival mode Why chronic illness often begins with the Cell Danger Response (CDR) How mitochondria, Free T3, and the gut-brain barrier are all connected 🎧 Tune in to find out if this could be the missing piece in your healing journey. Learn more at www.rootcausedoc.com and mention COACHDEBBIEPOTTS Show!   Check out (and hit SUBSCRIBE) to the Youtube channel here  

In this episode of The FIT & HEALTHY Athlete Podcast, I’m joined by Hanna Kok—educator, emotional healing coach, and creator of the iThrive app. We dive into the powerful connection between your emotions, energy systems (meridians), and long-term health. Hanna shares how unresolved emotional patterns—like anger, fear, or grief—can disrupt energy flow in the body, contributing to symptoms like fatigue, hormone imbalance, and burnout. You’ll learn: How meridians are connected to your organs and emotions Why forgiveness is a key to healing and restoring energy What “manne-pause” and menopause have in common How Hanna’s iThrive app helps people release emotional blocks and reclaim vitality 🎁 Listener Bonus: Get free access to the iThrive app — no credit card needed! 👉 Visit: hannakok.com 💻 Learn more about your host, Coach Debbie Potts, and her WHOLESTIC Method at debbiepotts.net

In this episode, Coach Debbie Potts explores the vital role your liver plays in keeping you fit, strong, and energized from the inside out. If you're dealing with fatigue, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, poor recovery, or brain fog, your liver might be overloaded—and it's time to support it with a Root Cause approach. Debbie walks you through the three phases of liver detoxification using a simple, relatable analogy: doing your laundry: 🧼 Phase 1 – Wash: The liver starts by breaking toxins down—just like the washing machine loosens dirt from your clothes. 💦 Phase 2 – Rinse: Next, those broken-down toxins are neutralized and packaged for elimination—like the rinse cycle that clears out the suds and leftover grime. 🚰 Phase 3 – Drain: Finally, your body needs to eliminate those toxins through bile, sweat, urine, and stool—just like draining the dirty water out of the machine. But here’s the catch—just like your washer and dryer filters, your body’s detox and drainage systems need regular cleaning and maintenance. If you don’t clean out the filter, the whole system backs up—and your liver, lymph, and cells suffer. Debbie shares how the CellCore Foundational Protocol is built to support this process step-by-step, helping you restore your detox pathways, mitochondrial function, and cellular health—before diving into deeper detox work. If you're ready to stop chasing symptoms and start building your Future You with a WHOLESTIC, personalized approach… ➡️ Learn more and join the Root Cause Revolution™ at www.rootcausedoc.com 💻 Be sure to use code COACHDEBBIEPOTTS when you sign up!