Building the Best You

Holistic Pet Wellness with Angela Ardolino

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 entrepreneur to advocate for natural healing, explains the importance of homeostasis, discusses the growing role of the endocannabinoid system in overall wellness, and offers hope for pet owners facing seizures, dementia, chronic illness, and aging.  Whether you're passionate about holistic health or simply want your pet to live a longer, healthier life, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about healing—for both animals and yourself. Angela's book recommendation: Mutant Message Down Under More about Angela: Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet-health clinician, formulator, educator, and advocate best known for developing hemp and functional mushroom animal wellness solutions that are safe, ethically sourced, and species-appropriate.   Wanting to show the efficacy of a mushroom and adaptogen solution for supporting dogs experiencing Canine Cognitive Disorder (CCD), Angela undertook leading The Senior Dog Study, a research initiative created to move beyond guesswork and measure whether a functional mushroom + adaptogen routine may support brain-related behaviors and quality of life in senior dogs.  A sought-after speaker and media resource, Angela educates doctors, veterinarians, pet professionals, and families nationwide on cannabis medicine, functional mushrooms, adaptogens, and the endocannabinoid system in pets. She also hosts the podcast “Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino,” where she brings practical, actionable conversations about natural pet care to a wide audience. Then, for over a decade, she ran Fire Flake Farm, a rescue operation that provided care for hundreds of, mostly senior, dogs and other animals with complex needs. Those frontline years gave her a practical lens on what families face every day: aging-related decline, chronic pain, anxiety, seizures, and the frustration of “no options” conversations. That the issues she’d see in her many senior dogs were effectively treated with the nootropics and adaptogens of hemp and fungi show that these are often the missing piece for senior dog brain health. With more than 20 years in holistic animal care, Angela’s work sits at the intersection of clinical education, real-world application, and compassionate rescue. She is a graduate of the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine professional certificate program in Cannabis Science and Medicine/Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use, and she is a member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians—training and affiliations that inform her “do no harm” approach to formulation and education. angelaardolino.com [http://angelaardolino.com] @yournaturaldogpodcast 🎓 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]

Helping Pets Live Longer with Dr. Judy Morgan

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, discussing everything from acupuncture and chiropractic treatments to fresh food nutrition, vaccines, environmental toxins, and proactive wellness.  Host Jeanne Collins explores the surprising parallels between human and animal health while uncovering practical ways every pet owner can help their furry companions thrive naturally. Dr. Morgan's book recommendation: Heaven More about Dr. Judy Morgan: Dr. Judy Morgan DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT has over 40-years-experience as an integrative veterinarian, acupuncturist, chiropractor, food therapist, best-selling author, international speaker, podcast host and owner of Dr. Judy Morgan’s Naturally Healthy Pets. Her goal is to change the lives of pets by educating and empowering pet parents worldwide in the use of natural healing therapies, and minimizing the use of chemicals, vaccinations, and poor-quality processed food. • 2018 Woman of the Year in the Pet Industry • 2019 Pet Age Woman of Influence • 2019 IAOTP Veterinarian of the Year • 2019 Veterinarian Hero Award Nominee • 2021 IAOTP Empowered Woman of the Year • 2022 Game Changer Award Winner and  • 2023 People's Choice Award Winner • 2024 IAOTP Holistic Veterinarian of the Decade • 2024 Inc. Magazine Regionals: Mid-Atlantic #48 with growth of 201% over a Two-Year Period • 2024 Inc 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies with 991% Three Year Growth • Holistic Pet Care Pioneer Merit for 2024-2025 https://drjudymorgan.com/ [https://drjudymorgan.com/] https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM IG: @drjudymorgan https://www.youtube.com/@DrJudyMorgan 🎓 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]

Finding Lasting Wellness Through Functional Medicine with Dr. Nancy Beliveau

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 between conventional and functional medicine, and offers practical strategies for reducing toxic load, improving sleep, and becoming the CEO of your own health.  This conversation reminds every woman that she deserves answers, support, and the opportunity to truly thrive—not just survive. Dr. Beliveau's Book Recommendation: The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer More about Dr. Nancy Beliveau: Dr Nancy Beliveau, ranked Top Doctor of Functional Medicine, explains why your labs say you're normal but you don't feel normal. She uncovers why conventional doctors aren't trained in hormone, gut or toxin testing and how this explains a lot of issues women face when they are gaslighted. She's helped thousands of people live their best life now that she has overcome unexplained multiple sclerosis and cancer completely naturally. holisticwholenessinstitute.com [http://holisticwholenessinstitute.com] IG: @holisticwholenessinstitute FB: Holistic Wholeness Institute. Linked In: Dr Nancy Beliveau 🎓 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 Healthy Skin Habits for Girls with Dr. Angela Casey

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 protecting and repairing the skin barrier, and why simple daily habits can have a lasting impact on health.  The conversation also dives into parenting, entrepreneurship, habit formation, and empowering young people to build confidence through healthy routines that support both physical and mental well-being. Dr. Casey's Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits More about Dr. Casey: Dr. Angela Sanfilippo Casey is a double board-certified Dermatologist and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgeon with a focus on skin cancer and cosmetic dermatology; she is a partner in a suburban private practice in Columbus, Ohio. She is assistant program director and the head of Dermatologic Surgery for the OhioHealth Dermatology residency program.  As the mother of three daughters, Dr. Casey is passionate about educating and empowering youth with the knowledge, tools and daily habits to care for their skin and prevent the majority of skin damage that she sees in her practice each day. Her roles demonstrate her commitment to teaching, and she uses various media outlets to share fact-based, practical skin health knowledge with the community at large.  Dr. Casey is the founder of Bright Girl youth skincare, a collection created to instill effective and consistent daily skincare habits from a young age. www.brightgirl.com  https://www.centerforsurgicaldermatology.com/providers/angela-casey-md LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-casey-md/ Website: www.brightgirl.com  Instagram: @brightgirlbeauty and @angelacaseymd TikTok: @brightgirlbeauty 🎓 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]

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]