Building the Best You

Jeanne Collins
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Welcome to the Building the Best You (previously the House of JerMar Podcast).  We provide a destination with tools, resources and concepts to help you reimagine what is possible in your life and then create it.Each week, our host Jeanne Collins, will invite guests to share how they focus on inner wellness through life design.  Jeanne is a TEDx speaker, published author, life coach, and motivational speaker. Her stories and experiences are examples of how to become the designer of your own life.If you are feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of how to live all in, together, we can learn to create lush inner sanctuaries that fill us with self-confidence, peace, and a feeling of purpose in this world.Welcome to the Building the Best You community. We are honored to have you join us on our mission to empower 1 million women to live all-in!Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community.   Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community. You can also learn more on our website www.houseofjermar.com.

  1. 4D AGO

    Redefining Sobriety and Self Care with Stephanie Hazard

    In this relaunch episode, Jeanne Collins revisits a meaningful conversation with recovery coach Stephanie Hazard, whose story and work continue to resonate in today’s wellness landscape.  Stephanie opens up about her personal journey to sobriety, the pivotal role of awareness and support, and how recovery coaching helps individuals move from struggle to sustainable change. Together, they explore the rise of the “sober curious” movement, the impact of daily habits and mindset, and how true wellness is built through intentional choices, not quick fixes. This episode offers practical insight and a grounded perspective on creating a healthier, more aligned life. You can pre-order Stephanie's book Making Sobriety Stick on Amazon.  https://a.co/d/01QhqJvz More about Stephanie: Stephanie Hazard is a sought-after recovery coach who works with individuals and families across the country. In recovery for twenty-five years, her experiential knowledge, expertise, and professional training empower her to help others achieve and sustain recovery and wellness. Stephanie launched her private coaching practice, A Path Toward Recovery in 2021, and co-founded Capstone Wellness Coaching which offers support services to young adults and adolescents.  Getting sober as a thirty-six-year-old single mother was a pivot point. Eventually, as Stephanie began to spend the bulk of her personal time helping others and working with recovery-oriented non-profits, she formally aligned her personal and professional lives when she became a full-time Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) in 2019.  She helps people who are struggling with trauma, substance use disorder and eating disorders, and those who are “sober curious,” grow wellness and engage in recovery. An advocate, guide, and mentor, she coaches women, men, and families, and works both in-person and virtually. Stephanie believes in multiple pathways to recovery and has curated recovery resources, relationships, and a professional network that includes leaders in the fields of addiction and recovery. In addition to being an RCP, she is a certified peer recovery specialist (CPRS) as well as a certified Carolyn Costin Institute eating disorder recovery coach (CCIEDC).  https://www.pathtowardrecovery.com https://www.instagram.com/a_path_toward_recovery_/ 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    52 min

  2. APR 16

    Navigating Hormone Health with Danielle Stanton & Matthew Stern

    In this week's episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with Danielle Stanton from Fuel4Ever and Matthew Stern from Nuvella.com, to unpack the truth about hormone replacement therapy, women’s health, and the critical need for better access, education, and advocacy.  Danielle shares her deeply personal journey through misdiagnosis and how HRT transformed her life, while Matt reveals his mission to revolutionize care through scalable, affordable telehealth solutions.  Together, they break down the stigma, misinformation, and systemic gaps that have left millions of women underserved—while offering practical insight into how women can take control of their health, rebuild energy, and reclaim their vitality through informed, proactive choices. More about Matt and Nuvella: https://directmeds.com/dmo/nuvella Matt Stern is a builder.  Fresh off the acquisition of MyStart Health by DirectMeds, Matt has now achieved his second consecutive startup exit, reinforcing what his track record already makes clear: he knows how to turn vision into reality. From zero to scale, he has built companies that have collectively generated over $300 million in revenue. In 2024, Matt founded MyStart Health with a clear thesis—healthcare access in America is broken, and technology can fix it. The company rapidly scaled to thousands of active subscribers, validating both the demand and the model. That momentum led to its acquisition by DirectMeds, where Matt now serves as President of Women’s Health, leading the charge in building a category-defining healthcare platform designed to expand access for millions of Americans. More about Danielle and Fuel4Ever: https://www.fuel4ever.com Danielle Stanton is the CEO and cofounder of Fuel 4 Ever, a purpose-driven snack company creating clean protein products in partnership with students and local schools. What began as her personal health journey evolved into a larger mission: helping the next generation learn entrepreneurship, nutrition, and confidence through real product creation. Through Fuel 4 Ever’s One Bite One Day™ initiative, students participate in building consumer packaged goods while a portion of every product supports their future. Danielle is a holistic nutritionist with a master’s degree in counseling education and has spent her career educating families about the connection between nutrition and mental health. Today, she leads Fuel 4 Ever as both a business and community impact platform — proving snacks can do more than fuel bodies. They can fuel futures. Fuel 4 Ever has recently been featured in Forbes, ABC News, Authority Magazine, and Trend Hunter. 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    56 min

  3. APR 9

    Building a Purposeful Business and Life with Holly Hurd

    In this empowering episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with entrepreneur and VentureMom founder Holly Hurd to explore how women can create fulfilling lives through purpose-driven businesses and intentional self-discovery.  Holly shares her journey from commodity trading to building a platform that has profiled hundreds of women entrepreneurs, revealing how many successful ventures start organically from everyday passions.  The conversation dives into the power of asking the right questions, overcoming self-worth challenges around pricing, and redefining identity during life’s transitions. With practical insights and mindset shifts, this episode inspires listeners to take ownership of their path, embrace their value, and start building a life that truly aligns with who they are today. Holly's book recommendation: 10 Secrets About Life Every Woman Should Know More about Holly: For 15 years, Holly Hurd has interviewed and profiled hundreds of women entrepreneurs through VentureMom.com. Her platform highlights how women turn ideas into successful ventures.  Her first book, VentureMom: From Idea to Income in Just 12 Weeks, became a bestseller, offering a step-by-step guide to launching a business. Her new book, The Life-Changing Power of One Question, explores how asking the right question at the right time can reshape a woman’s path. Geared toward those at turning points, it provides a framework for change. Holly began her career managing her own hedge fund at 23, specializing in futures and commodities trading. This experience sharpened her strategic thinking and entrepreneurial mindset, leading her to this mission—helping women create fulfilling lives. Venturemom.com https://www.instagram.com/venture_mom/ 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    45 min

  4. APR 2

    Healing Your Body Naturally Through Holistic Health with Karen "ZuZu" Armes

    In this powerful episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with holistic health educator Karen (ZuZu) Armes to explore what it truly means to heal the body from the inside out.  From reversing chronic conditions to understanding the body as an interconnected system, Zuzu shares her personal journey and decades of experience helping thousands reclaim their health naturally.  The conversation dives into the importance of whole foods, nervous system balance, sleep optimization, and the emotional roots of disease—offering both practical tools and a mindset shift that empowers listeners to take ownership of their well-being. If you’re ready to rethink everything you’ve been taught about health and step into a more vibrant, energized life, this episode delivers both inspiration and actionable insight. More about Karen (ZuZu) Armes: Karen “ZuZu” Ziemer Armes is a holistic health educator, author, and speaker known for her practical, science-backed approach to helping people feel at home in their bodies—often calling her talks “bodcasts.”  After reversing her own epilepsy, scoliosis, and arthritis through holistic strategies, ZuZu has dedicated decades to empowering others to reclaim their health. She has presented over 2,500 seminars, authored four health books, and led thousands through transformative, action-oriented classes. Together with her daughter Amy, a Johns Hopkins–trained MPH, ZuZu is co-founder and co-owner of Holistic Health Educators (HHE) and Lilly Fields Retreat Center. As a mother-daughter leadership team, they guide a global holistic health education platform serving more than 45,000 wellness seekers worldwide, with a shared focus on gut and cellular healing, sustainable energy, and integrative longevity. www.zuzuunleashed.com https://www.instagram.com/holistichealtheducators/ https://www.instagram.com/lillyfieldscenter/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584477762218 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    56 min

  5. MAR 26

    Preventing Breast Cancer Through Lifestyle Changes with Dr. Kristi Funk

    In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Jeanne Collins sits down with Dr. Kristi Funk—renowned breast cancer surgeon and women’s health expert—to break down what every woman needs to know about prevention, screening, and long-term wellness.  From the rising rates of breast cancer to the critical role of nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress, Dr. Funk shares actionable, science-backed strategies that empower women to take control of their health.  The episode also dives into often misunderstood topics like dense breast tissue, hormone replacement therapy, and GLP-1 medications—offering clarity, balance, and practical guidance for making informed decisions. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to be proactive, informed, and intentional about their health journey. More about Dr. Kristi Funk Including Discounts Mentioned on the Show: Kristi Funk, M.D. is a double board-certified breast cancer surgeon, and lifestyle medicine doctor, bestselling author, and international speaker. She graduated from Stanford University in 1991, received her medical degree from UC Davis, completed her surgical residency in Seattle, and a surgical breast fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She excelled as a Director of the Cedars-Sinai Breast Center until 2009 when Dr. Funk co-founded the Pink Lotus Breast Center in Los Angeles where she currently practices. She has helped thousands of women navigate breast issues, including celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Sheryl Crow.  She is the go-to breast expert for Good Morning America with repeat appearances on Today, The Doctors, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, as well as countless online interviews. Dr. Funk has received dozens of honors and awards and uses her appearances to educate and give back to the community. She resides in Los Angeles, CA, with her husband, Andy Funk, and triplet teenage sons. pinklotus.com @drkristifunk MyStartHealth.com: Use code DRFUNK for 10% off Circulating Tumor DNA testing: tumordna.com ($149) Red light/NIR: Use code PINKLOTUS at thelumeBox.com ($260 off) Fasting: prolonlife.com/pinklotus (20% off) Buy BREASTS: The Owner's Manual @ amazon.com 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    1h 15m

  6. MAR 19

    Slowing Down and Trusting Yourself Again with Brea Segger

    In this deeply grounding episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with Brea Segger to explore what it truly means to feel safe within yourself.  From a fast-paced career and burnout to building a life rooted in presence, Brea shares how reconnecting with the nervous system can transform the way we live, parent, and relate to others.  Through her journey—from Canada to Costa Rica—she reveals how slowing down, releasing control, and tuning into your inner awareness can unlock a more peaceful, aligned life. This conversation offers a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t come from doing more—but from learning how to simply be. More about Brea: Brea Segger guides clients with her own approach to nervous system release and realignment, unlike any other, blending energetic intelligence, emotional integration, and grounded presence to support deep, lasting change. Known for her uncommon ability to perceive emotional and energetic patterns in others, Brea works with clients of all ages, including children with emotional or nervous system challenges, helping them reconnect with inner clarity, resilience, and ease. Alongside her healing work, Brea mentors leaders and visionaries to integrate embodied awareness with conscious leadership and real-world impact. Her work bridges inner transformation with practical living, supporting people to create from alignment rather than pressure. Rooted in lived experience and decades of study, Brea helps individuals access their own inner intelligence, cultivating regulation, authenticity, and freedom through a direct relationship with themselves. breasegger.com Instagram @breasegger 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    43 min

  7. MAR 12

    Understanding Homeopathy and the Body’s Healing Intelligence with Krista Rivet

    In this episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with homeopath Krista Rivet to explore a powerful yet often misunderstood approach to healing.  Krista shares the personal story that led her into homeopathy after her son struggled with chronic ear infections and conventional treatments offered few answers.  The conversation dives into what homeopathy really is, how energetic medicine works with the body’s natural intelligence, and why symptoms may actually be signals guiding us toward deeper healing.  Jeanne and Krista also discuss chronic illness, emotional trauma, motherhood, and the transformative phase of perimenopause. The episode offers a refreshing perspective on health—one that encourages listeners to slow down, listen to their bodies, and reconnect with their inner wisdom. Krista's book recommendation: Man’s Search for Meaning More about Krista: Krista is a classically trained homeopath that incorporates all areas and approaches of homeopathy. After becoming frustrated with chasing symptoms and never getting answers for her son’s chronic health issues, Krista discovered homeopathy and when she witnessed healing like never before she had to know more and went on to study and now has a successful practice Krista now works primarily with women and children supporting mental, emotional and hormonal healing. She educates and empowers women to turn inward for their hormonal healing and is now more specialized in supporting women through the peri menopausal years. She studied and graduated with the Canadian college of Homeopathic medicine (DCHM), is registered with the Ontario College of homeopaths (HOM), is a certified classical Homeopath (CCH) with the Council of Homeopathic Certification and is a member of North American Society of Homeopaths (RSHom(NA)). www.kristarivet.com @kristarivet.homeopathy 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    45 min

  8. MAR 5

    Building a Magnetic Personal Brand with Luna Battalia | Building the Best You

    This week, Jeanne Collins sits down with Luna Battalia, founder of Caru Creative, to explore what it truly means to build a brand that feels alive.  From her journey as a New York City fashion designer to spiritual psychology and life purpose counseling, Luna shares how inner work and brand strategy intersect.  Together, they unpack animist branding, attraction-based marketing, buyer psychology, and the emotional intelligence required to lead a purpose-driven business.  If you’re a multi-passionate entrepreneur ready to refine your message, attract aligned clients, and build a brand rooted in authenticity and confidence, this episode will inspire you to approach marketing as soul work — not sales pressure. Special Discount: Luna offers 10% off her course Messenger: Master of the Art of Being Heard to listeners. The discount code is: JERMAR https://jermar--lunaloveleadership.thrivecart.com/messenger/ Luna's Book Recommendation: The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer More about Luna: Luna Battalia is the founder of Caru Creative, a full-spectrum branding, messaging + website studio, and the creator of Animist Branding™, a psychology-driven approach to marketing shaped by her 15+ years at the intersection of digital marketing and buyer psychology. She partners with leading mission-driven women entrepreneurs who are building a personal brand world that reflects the depth and impact they lead with. Through her messaging + AttractionBrand™ strategies, she helps clients transform their voice, build legacies over businesses, and communicate with bold, unignorable confidence through her 1:1 work and a suite of self-paced digital products. www.lunaloveleadership.com instagram.com/lunabattalia 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course 📖 Read Jeanne's Book: Two Feet In: Lessons From an All-In Life https://a.co/d/7Hyrc8m 🔗 Follow Jeanne! https://houseofjermar.com https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar

    48 min
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Welcome to the Building the Best You (previously the House of JerMar Podcast).  We provide a destination with tools, resources and concepts to help you reimagine what is possible in your life and then create it.Each week, our host Jeanne Collins, will invite guests to share how they focus on inner wellness through life design.  Jeanne is a TEDx speaker, published author, life coach, and motivational speaker. Her stories and experiences are examples of how to become the designer of your own life.If you are feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure of how to live all in, together, we can learn to create lush inner sanctuaries that fill us with self-confidence, peace, and a feeling of purpose in this world.Welcome to the Building the Best You community. We are honored to have you join us on our mission to empower 1 million women to live all-in!Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community.   Please subscribe and share with like-minded women to help us build our community. You can also learn more on our website www.houseofjermar.com.

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  • Creator
    Jeanne Collins
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Building the Best You
  • Show Website
    Building the Best You

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