Never Been Sicker #73: How Mold Can Trigger Lyme Disease and Other Hidden Infections, Interview with Dr. Eric Potter

Never Been Sicker

In this episode of "Never Been Sicker," Michael Rubino sits down with Dr. Eric Potter, a renowned functional medicine practitioner, to discuss the hidden dangers of mold and Lyme disease. Dr. Potter shares his personal journey with mold toxicity in his own family, his experiences treating thousands of patients, and the essential steps to detoxify your body and home. Learn how genetics, epigenetics, and environmental factors play a crucial role in your health, and discover actionable advice for overcoming chronic illness. If you've ever struggled with mysterious health issues, this episode is a must-watch.
00:01 - Introduction & Welcome to Dr. Eric Potter

00:16 - Dr. Potter's Personal Experience with Mold

01:21 - Understanding the Role of Genetics in Mold Sensitivity

02:09 - Challenges of Relating to Family Members with Mold Toxicity

04:00 - Advice for Communicating Mold-Related Health Issues to Family

06:26 - Importance of Getting Out of Mold-Contaminated Environments

09:46 - The Process of Diagnosing Mold-Related Illness

11:06 - How Dr. Potter Diagnoses Mold Exposure in Patients

15:21 - Managing Mold and Lyme Co-Infections

19:16 - Why Mold Should Be Treated Before Lyme

21:37 - Common Symptoms of Mold Exposure

23:14 - Bizarre Cases: Mold Misdiagnosed as Seizures

25:30 - Mold and Infertility: Surprising Connections

27:06 - Dr. Potter’s Approach to Detoxifying Mold from the Body

31:09 - Personalized Medicine: Tailoring Treatments for Each Patient

32:05 - The Role of Sauna Therapy in Mold Detox

35:29 - Exploring Biohacking Techniques for Recovery

38:56 - Top Roadblocks to Recovery from Mold Toxicity

43:42 - How to Connect with Dr. Eric Potter & Sanctuary Functional Medicine

45:46 - Closing Remarks & Final Thoughts
Dr. Eric Potter graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and then went on to specialize in internal medicine (adult) and pediatric care, spending significant time and effort in growing his medical understanding while caring for patients from all walks of life. In recent years, he devoted countless hours to obtaining the Institute for Functional Medicine Certification. This certification places him within a small group of regional practitioners who have completed the entire program. At Sanctuary you will find the best of the conventional medical field combined with the best of Functional Medicine.

Beyond the science, Dr. Potter has personally experienced healthcare crises from both sides of care–as a physician and as a family member to patients. Working within our broken healthcare system and taking his family members through that same system inspired him to look for new ways to deliver the quality of healthcare he envisioned. Stepping out of the insurance-based model of medicine allows him to provide whole person care in longer visits. Providing wholesale pricing on lab tests and supplements removes the profit motive for these services, allowing patients to trust his recommendations. Practicing Functional Medicine allows him to treat root causes rather than superficial symptoms. He endeavors to be the patient’s trusted advocate with the goal of restoring a healthier more abundant life.
Connect with Dr. Eric Potter
https://sanctuaryfunctionalmedicine.com/about-us/meet-our-team/