Breaking Free From Sugar Addiction with Mike Collins

Breaking Free From Sugar Addiction with Mike Collins

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, why traditional diet advice often fails, and how a structured sugar detox can help people reclaim their health, mental clarity, and emotional resilience.  Whether you're curious about reducing sugar, overcoming cravings, or creating lasting lifestyle change, this episode offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on what true wellness really means. Mike's Book Recommendations: What Happened to You, The Myth of Normal, The Body Keeps the Score More About Mike: ]Mike Collins believes sugar addiction is very real and not to be taken lightly. As a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder for over forty years, he took a keen interest in what sugar was doing to him and his friends in early recovery. After much research and experimentation, he quit sugar with the help of amazing mentors. He then raised two children sugar-free from the womb to six years old, and as they grew, he rewrote the rules for sugar and kids in childhood. He takes his stewardship of SugarAddiction.com, SugarDetox.com, and QuitSugarSummit.com very seriously and aims to provide information and community for anyone wanting to curb or quit sugar. Hundreds of thousands have read his book The Last Resort Sugar Detox, and tens of thousands have completed his online 30-Day Sugar Freedom Challenge. https://sugardetox.com/ [https://sugardetox.com/] https://quitsugarsummit.com/ https://www.facebook.com/QuitSugarNow/ https://www.youtube.com/@SugarAddiction  https://www.facebook.com/groups/sugardetox.sugaraddiction.supportgoup  https://x.com/SugarDetox  https://www.instagram.com/realsugarfreeman/  https://www.tiktok.com/@sugardetox  https://www.pinterest.com/sugaraddictionsupport/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mike-collins-57a5628a/ 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course [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://houseofjermar.com/] https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ [https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/] https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar [https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar]

Redefining Beauty and Confidence with Margot Grant Witz

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, Jeanne and Margot explore beauty rituals, aging with confidence, entrepreneurship, women supporting women, and the importance of self-worth beyond appearance. This episode is a powerful reminder that true beauty comes from embracing every stage of life while showing up fully for yourself and others. Try their products with a great discount! Use promo code HOJ25 for 25% off your order.  Elizabeth Grant Skin Care https://elizabethgrant.com Her book recommendations: One Powerful Mind by Paul W. Witz and Hector and the Search for Happiness by François Lelord More about Margot: Margot Grant Witz brings together family legacy, modern science, and real-world practicality in a way that feels both credible and accessible. As a third-generation beauty leader and hands-on product innovator, she has spent years helping people cut through overwhelm and build routines that foster confidence and consistency. Her approach is grounded in actionable, no-nonsense strategies that make daily habits stick—whether in skincare or in creating a greater sense of ease in everyday life. As Vice President of Elizabeth Grant Skin Care, Margot is the third-generation steward of the brand founded by her grandmother, Elizabeth Grant. With over hundreds of cruelty-free formulations—including the brand’s proprietary Torricelumn™ technology inspired by Elizabeth Grant’s original post-war skin recovery breakthrough—the company continues to blend heritage with scientific advancement, all while remaining proudly Toronto-based and women-led. Elizabeth Grant Skin Care: https://elizabethgrant.com [https://elizabethgrant.com] https://www.instagram.com/margotgrantwitz https://www.instagram.com/egskincare 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course [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://houseofjermar.com/] https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ [https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/] https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar [https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar]

Building a Personal Brand That Gets You Paid with Monique Sar

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 profitable personal brand, and offers actionable advice for entrepreneurs, creators, and aspiring speakers looking to stand out in a crowded digital world.  The conversation also dives into storytelling, consistency on social media, overcoming imposter syndrome, building authentic relationships, and why now is still the perfect time to start building your brand.  Plus, Jeanne and Monique bond over their shared love of Formula 1 and discuss how F1 has become a masterclass in branding and influence. Monique's book recommendations: 1. The Go-Giver 2. The One Thing More about Monique: Monique Sar is a Founder, Talent Agent, and Strategic Advisor who helps founders, creators, professional athletes, and executives build personal brands that get them seen, booked, and paid. She works at the intersection of branding, deal-making, and strategy, helping people articulate their value, attract paid opportunities, and move from inconsistent deals to repeat revenue. Monique represents top speakers, athletes, and industry leaders as President of BNC Speakers, advises founders on monetizing their reputation, and builds marketing systems through her ventures that connect corporations with culture. https://devitesse.com/ [https://devitesse.com/] linkedin.com/in/moniquesar [http://linkedin.com/in/moniquesar] 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course [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://houseofjermar.com/] https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ [https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/] https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar [https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar]

Healing Chronic Illness Through Nervous System Regulation with Allie Chandler

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, they explore nervous system regulation, trauma healing, functional medicine, energy work, and the importance of community in the healing journey.  Allie also opens up about how her personal struggles inspired the creation of Upsell Health, an innovative platform designed to connect patients with the right root-cause practitioners. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, hope matters, and sometimes your greatest challenge becomes the foundation for your life’s mission. Allie recommended two books during the episode: 1. Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins 2. The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk More about Allie: Allie Chandler is the founder of Upsell Health, where she helps functional medicine practitioners and wellness brands scale to $2-10M+ through marketing that feels as natural as the healing they provide. Her approach? Data-driven strategies delivered with heart, creating connections that convert without feeling salesy. Allie’s path into wellness marketing began in the most unexpected way. In 2013, while teaching high school creative writing, she took what was supposed to be a liberating trip to Europe. Instead, she found herself mysteriously ill in Amsterdam, beginning an eight-year journey through chronic Lyme disease, mold toxicity, and the frustrating world of “everything looks normal” test results. Those years of being bedbound, losing 35 pounds in two months, and navigating complex health protocols taught her exactly what patients are looking for—and how to help practitioners reach them. This personal experience, combined with her Master’s in Writing from California College of the Arts, gave her a unique perspective on wellness marketing. She understood both the science and the human story behind it. Today, through Upsell Health, Allie offers her Practitioner, Patient, and Brand Archetype Framework and done-for-you marketing services, helping healers build practices that thrive—without sacrificing their health or authenticity in the process. https://upsellhealth.com/ [https://upsellhealth.com/] Instagram https://instagram.com/upsellhealth LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/upsell-health Facebook https://www.facebook.com/upsellhealth YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@upsellhealthmarketing TikTok https://tiktok.com/@upsellhealth X (Twitter) https://x.com/upsellmarketing Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/upsellhealth/ 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course [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://houseofjermar.com/] https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ [https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/] https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar [https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar]

Rewriting Your Personal Narrative with Ellen Arcamone

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 challenge old stories, stop living in judgment, and begin showing up more authentically. This conversation is filled with wisdom around mindset, self-awareness, relationships, and personal growth — reminding us that it’s never too late to rewrite the story of who we are. More about Ellen: Ellen Arcamone is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses a client-centered and compassionate, strength-based approach, helping her clients to navigate through life’s transitions and stressors. Ellen believes in the power of change and is extremely passionate about helping her clients to grow, learn, and evolve with a key focus on finding your narrative and changing your story. Ellen has extensive experience treating addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment, as well as personality disorders, with a special focus on women’s issues and uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Psychodynamic modalities. Ellen also works with New Canaan-based community programs, both facilitating groups and speaking about a variety of important mental health topics. https://www.bluestonepsychiatry.health/ [https://www.bluestonepsychiatry.health/] 🎓 Empowerment Fundamentals Course: Use Code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount https://members.houseofjermar.com/empowerment-course [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://houseofjermar.com/] https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/ [https://instagram.com/houseofjermar/] https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar [https://youtube.com/@Houseofjermar]