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Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection: How to Improve Cognitive Health from the Inside Out

April 17, 2025

Read Time 2 min

The Coach Debbie Potts Show | Episode 567

Together, we dive deep into the science and strategies behind the gut-brain axis, vagus nerve regulation, and the critical role of minerals in maintaining mental clarity, mood balance, and long-term cognitive vitality.

SUMMARY

In this powerful panel episode, Coach Debbie Potts is joined by three trailblazing leaders in gut health, cognitive resilience, and cellular nutrition:

Martha Carlin – CEO and Founder of BiotiQuestDr.

William Davis – Cardiologist, author of Super Gut, and creator of Gut to Glow

Amber Lynn Vitale –Clinical Director of BEAM Minerals

IN THIS EPISODE

What We Cover in This Episode:The link between gut dysbiosis and cognitive decline
How to restore mental clarity with targeted probiotics
The role of the vagus nerve in mood, memory, and neuroregulation
Key minerals for nerve function, stress resilience, and brain performance
How fulvic & humic minerals support mitochondrial energy and detox
Why women in midlife need a personalized gut-brain protocol
The science behind Gut to Glow and BiotiQuest Sugar Shift
Practical tools and rituals for protecting your brain as you age

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The Coach Debbie Potts Show: Unlocking the Gut-Brain Connection: How to Improve Cognitive Health from the Inside Out
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Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. This content should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition or health issue. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

ABOUT THE HOST

With over 30 years of experience in health, fitness, and functional wellness, Coach Debbie Potts is on a mission to help you rebuild your health from the inside out using The WHOLESTIC Method® —her signature framework for optimizing metabolism, performance, and longevity.

Debbie combines personal experience, deep clinical training, and a passion for helping others thrive—not just survive—as they age. Her approach is rooted in the belief that aging is a journey to embrace, not a decline to fear .

ABOUT THE GUEST

Amber Lynn Vitale, CN is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition®, is a Certified Dietary Supplement Professional™ and is the Clinical Director for the BEAM Minerals, Practitioner Program. She is also an Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant on faculty as an instructor with Wild Rose College of Herbal Medicine and sits on the advisory board for Natural Practitioner and Taste for Life magazines.

Amber has maintained an Integrative Nutrition practice since 2003 in collaboration with Functional Medicine healthcare providers. She is passionate about traditional foods, herbs, and regenerative farming, and incorporates these important lifestyle concepts into her nutrition education. In 2020 she and her family of four moved from Brooklyn, NY to a 25-acre farm in Montana where they raise sheep, ducks, chickens, and Border Collies.

This is where Amber now puts theory into practice rejuvenating the soil to improve plant and animal health as well as that of her family and community.