Building the Best You

A mother's worst nightmare became the catalyst for profound healing and transformation when Brigitte Apostolakos' six-year-old daughter suffered a catastrophic brain bleed during COVID lockdown. With 90% of her daughter's left cerebellum compromised, medical professionals offered little hope for recovery. Yet through desperate research and intuitive understanding, Bridget discovered...

Rebecca Parris had checked all the boxes of success—prestigious career, 27-year marriage, president of the garden club, tennis association, and multiple foundations. Her life looked perfect from the outside. Then something shifted. During a simple dog walk, a conversation with her daughter about coincidences cracked open her perception of reality, launching her on a profound spiritual journey. Wit...

Ever wondered why those spider veins appear or why your legs feel heavy at the end of the day? Dr. Afshar of the Vein Institute takes us on a fascinating journey through our circulatory system, explaining how veins work using a tree analogy that makes complex medical concepts accessible to everyone. "Think of veins like a tree," Dr. Afshar explains. "Spider veins are the very top br...

This week, we're talking Interior Design! Award-winning designer Dane Austin offers a refreshingly authentic approach to creating spaces that truly reflect their inhabitants.  Dane beautifully articulates what sets his work apart - rather than imposing a signature style, he designs spaces that embody each client's unique definition of beauty and luxury. When pressed to describe his aesth...

Have you ever felt that subtle nudge from your intuition telling you to completely change direction? That's exactly what happened to Adele DiMarco when she realized her carefully planned medical career wasn't aligned with her true purpose. Adele shares the pivotal moment when, while reading a book by Vietnamese Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, she experienced full-body clarity that medical...

Lydia Knight opens her conversation with a stark admission: "I grew up in a cult." Her grandmother was the cult leader, and young Lydia lived with the constant fear that Satan worshippers secretly ruled the world and were hunting her family. When she complained of back pain as a child, her mother explained it was because these Satan worshippers had kidnapped her, repeatedly broken her sp...

This week on the House of JerMar Podcast, transformation coach Julie-Anne Lee challenges the very foundation of how we approach our problems, suggesting that if overthinking could have solved our issues, we'd have fixed them already. In this illuminating conversation, Julie-Anne introduces a revolutionary concept: replacing self-reliance with universe reliance. She expertly articulates why we...

What happens when the perfect American dream life is shattered in an instant? For Jenna Ann Miller, a traumatic cycling accident that left her husband Steve with a severe brain injury didn't just upend her family's reality—it transformed her understanding of what life truly is. In this profound conversation, Jenna shares the extraordinary spiritual awakening that accompanied her darkest...

In this captivating conversation with numerology expert Remington Donovan, we journey into the mystical world of numbers and discover how they can reveal profound truths about ourselves. What if the numbers that keep appearing in your life are actually messages from the universe? What if your birthdate holds the key to understanding your soul's purpose?  Remington shares his extraordinary upb...

Could the key to emotional freedom, mental clarity, and personal transformation be hiding in something as fundamental as your breath? In this eye-opening conversation, breathwork facilitator Jenn Warwick reveals how conscious breathing techniques can unlock doors within us that logical thinking cannot open. When we first hear about breathwork, many of us think of simple relaxation exercises or med...

Words shape our reality in profound ways we rarely notice. When was the last time you paused to consider what "identity" truly means to you? Or how your understanding of "surrender" affects your daily choices? Author Rhiah Krista Kujat invites us into a transformative relationship with language in this soul-stirring conversation about her book "Life's Poetic Glossary....

Rock bottom has a way of becoming solid ground when you're ready to rebuild. In this powerful conversation, Austin Linney shares his extraordinary transformation from methamphetamine addiction and alcoholism to becoming a thriving entrepreneur, business owner, and mindset coach. Austin doesn't hold back as he recounts the moment everything changed - staying awake for eight days straight...

Do you have boxes of family photos you've been meaning to organize but have never gotten around to it? Or what about the photos saved onto a backup hard drive or thumb stick? Haleh Shoa, founder of Picturli, shares how they preserve our most precious memories in ways that go far beyond simple scanning. Drawing from her personal experience archiving her own family's photos after they fled...

Have you ever wondered how someone becomes an internationally recognized spiritual guide? Emma Mumford's journey from "Queen of Coupons" to "Queen of Spirituality" delivers powerful proof that rock bottom can become the foundation for extraordinary transformation. Emma shares her remarkable story—from taking on £7,000 of someone else's debt at age 18 to building a cou...

For Lisa Labozzo, a devastating car accident transformed her from a rising corporate executive in the fashion industry to a gifted Reiki master and intuitive healer. Her story isn't just about survival—it's about discovering profound spiritual gifts amid life's darkest moments. Lisa shares the raw details of her near-fatal accident that left her with a broken neck, severe head traum...

Dr. Lotte Valentin's journey from skeptical atheist to medical medium started with two life-changing near-death experiences. After hemorrhaging during childbirth in 1992, her blood pressure crashed to 50/15, and she was pulled from her physical body while maintaining complete awareness. "You leave your body, but you're still you," she explains, comparing it to stepping out of a...

Imagine being free to skip meals without feeling hangry, irritable, or exhausted. What if your brain could actually function better when you're not constantly digesting food? In this eye-opening conversation with Marisa Moon, National Board Certified Health Coach and #1 ranked Intermittent Fasting Coach since 2018, we explore how fasting works as a "hormetic stressor" - similar to e...

Jackie Green, founder of Behind the Design, takes us on a fascinating discussion through the intersection of interior design, entrepreneurship, and the transformative power of AI for small businesses. Jackie's background uniquely positions her as a guide for creative entrepreneurs – with degrees in both journalism/marketing and interior design, plus experience teaching at design school, she d...

This week, we explore the transformative power of alignment coaching with Jason Drees, a master in the coaching field and author of one of my favorite books, "Do the Impossible: Unlock Your Full Potential with the Power of Mindset." Jason breaks down the essential difference between 'mindset' and 'frame'. He explains how understanding your unique frequency can unlock...

Our engaging conversation this week dives deep into the essence of wellness, which Julie Vincent, Founder of Clear Space for Joy, defines as a mosaic of mind, body, and heart connections. She passionately argues that true wellness begins from within, emphasizing the need to address our thoughts, emotions, and belief systems, far beyond traditional themes of nutrition and exercise. As Julie recount...

Today, in our conversation with Abby Dixon, the visionary behind JoyWell, we explore the essential elements contributing to maternal wellness. Abby shares her journey from traditional mental health practices to a more holistic approach, deeply influenced by her personal experience with motherhood and the challenges of the pandemic. We discuss wellness for new mothers, emphasizing the importance of...

Imagine unlocking the secrets to personal transformation with the guidance of a seasoned life coach and psychology practitioner. Niki Wells joins us to share her extraordinary path to becoming a leading figure in psychedelic guiding and journey work. Through her work with psilocybin mushrooms, Niki helps individuals transcend the ego and form a deeper connection with their higher selves and the un...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chelsea Peitz, a former real estate agent turned social media marketing powerhouse. Chelsea shares her transformative journey, becoming a sought-after speaker with expertise in building brands on social media. Her story is a testament to the power of authenticity and vulnerability, as she discusses openly sharing her life on Instagram, including family an...

This week, on the House of JerMar podcast, we sit down with the insightful Faust Ruggiero, a seasoned psychologist and author of the Fix Yourself Empowerment Series. With over three decades of experience, Faust has dedicated his life to helping individuals navigate hurdles like anger, anxiety, and depression. Through his unique philosophy on self-empowerment, he reveals how embracing positivity ca...

Prepare to be enchanted as we host the brilliant Tarot Lori, author of "Burn Your Sh*t: The Life-Changing Magic of Rituals."  Lori shares her journey from Calgary to becoming a luminary in the wellness community. Recorded on the magical Friday the 13th, Lori reveals how full moon rituals can liberate us from outdated beliefs and emotional burdens. Discover how she seamlessly integrates m...