Building the Best You

Our pets are family, and their health deserves the same thoughtful, holistic approach we often seek for ourselves.  In this episode of Building the Best You , Jeanne Collins sits down with holistic pet wellness expert Angela Ardolino to explore how nutrition, medicinal plants, mushrooms, and hemp can support long-term health for our furry companions.  Angela shares her remarkable journey from entr...

Whether you're a lifelong pet owner or simply passionate about living a healthier life, this conversation with Dr. Judy Morgan offers a fascinating look at how nutrition, prevention, and holistic care can transform the health and longevity of our beloved animals.  Dr. Morgan shares her journey from traditional veterinary medicine to becoming a leading advocate for integrative pet care, discus...

What if feeling exhausted, foggy, or dismissed isn't "just part of getting older"?  In this episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with Dr. Nancy Beliveau to explore how functional medicine helps women uncover the root causes behind hormone imbalances, gut health challenges, chronic fatigue, and brain fog.  Dr. Beliveau shares her own powerful health journey, explains the difference betw...

In this fun episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with Dr. Angela Casey, a double board-certified dermatologist, Mohs surgeon, entrepreneur, and founder of Bright Girl Youth Skincare.  Together, they explore the powerful connection between skincare, self-care, and long-term wellness.  Dr. Casey shares her journey into dermatology, practical strategies for preventing skin cancer, the importance of prot...

Sugar is everywhere—but what if it’s influencing far more than your waistline?  In this eye-opening conversation, Jeanne Collins sits down with Mike Collins, founder of SugarAddiction.com and known online as the Sugar Free Man, to explore the powerful connection between sugar, emotional health, addiction, and long-term wellness.  Mike shares his personal journey, the science behind sugar cravings,...

In this inspiring conversation, Jeanne Collins sits down with Margot Grant Witz, Vice President of Elizabeth Grant Skin Care and third-generation leader of a family-owned beauty brand with a remarkable legacy.  Margot shares the extraordinary story of her grandmother, Elizabeth Grant, who turned personal adversity into innovation, creating one of the first skincare serums for consumers.  Together,...

In this episode of Building the Best You , Jeanne Collins sits down with entrepreneur, talent agent, and branding strategist Monique Sar for a fun conversation about personal branding, entrepreneurship, marketing, and the mindset required to create long-term success.  Monique shares her journey from finance to building multiple businesses, explains her signature “5 R’s” framework for building a pr...

After a mysterious health collapse while backpacking through Europe, Allie Chandler spent years searching for answers before finally discovering she was battling Lyme disease and multiple co-infections.  In this inspiring conversation with Jeanne Collins, Allie shares how chronic illness transformed every aspect of her life — from her mindset and relationships to her career and purpose.  Together,...

What story are you telling yourself — and is it actually true?  In this relaunch episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with clinical social worker Ellen Arcamone to explore how our personal narratives shape every aspect of our lives. From childhood beliefs and limiting self-perceptions to radical acceptance and emotional regulation, Ellen shares practical tools from CBT and DBT that can help us challe...

If you could live longer would you? In this episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with longevity expert Dr. Anil Bajnath to unpack the science behind aging and what it truly means to optimize your health at a cellular level.  From the 12 hallmarks of aging to cutting-edge precision medicine and regenerative therapies, Dr. Bajnath breaks down complex concepts into practical understanding.  This convers...

In this episode of Building the Best You , Jeanne Collins sits down with Elle Ingalls—author, coach, and creator of the Pressure Free Method—to explore the science and strategy behind managing stress and unlocking peak performance.  Elle shares her unconventional journey from music and business to coaching high achievers, revealing how understanding the body’s stress response can transform everyth...

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 t...

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 re...

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...

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...

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 strat...

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 d...

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’...

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, a...

In this deeply honest and empowering conversation, Jeanne Collins sits down with Dr. Laura Costello to unpack the emotional, physical, and relational realities of infertility.  From misdiagnosis and IVF heartbreak to miscarriage, grief, and ultimately motherhood, Dr. Costello shares the journey that inspired her book Pretrimester . T ogether, they explore how women can shift from reactive to proac...

Stress isn’t just a badge of honor — it’s a signal. In this powerful conversation, Jeanne Collins sits down with Karen Canham, founder of Karen Ann Wellness, to unpack how chronic stress lives in the body, shapes our behaviors, and quietly impacts our long-term health.  From navigating male-dominated corporate environments to launching her own neurosomatic coaching practice, Karen shares how somat...

In this episode of Building the Best You , host Jeanne Collins sits down with spine and disc specialist Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg to unpack what most people don’t understand about spinal health—and why surgery isn’t always the only option.  With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Rozenberg explains how advanced, non-surgical spinal restoration techniques can help the body heal itself, reduce chronic...

In this episode of Building the Best You , Jeanne Collins sits down with functional medicine specialist Dr. Sean Altman to explore what it really means to heal the body from the inside out.  From nervous system regulation and chronic pain to sleep, grounding, gut health, and longevity, Dr. Altman explains how addressing root causes—rather than just symptoms—can dramatically improve healthspan and...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Jeanne Collins sits down with TEDx speaker, author, and leadership coach Jen Aks to explore the transformative concept of BodySet .  Moving beyond mindset alone, Jen shares how connecting to the body—through movement, emotional awareness, and the power of gesture—can unlock clarity, confidence, and authentic leadership. Drawing from her personal journey as...

In this powerful return episode, Jeanne Collins welcomes back Dr. Lotte Valentin to explore how ancestral healing can unlock clarity, emotional regulation, and deep personal freedom.  Dr. Lotte shares her extraordinary journey—from near-death experiences and medical school to pioneering a transformational healing method that integrates cognitive awareness, somatic intelligence, and intuitive insig...