House of JerMar

Ever notice how certain numbers won’t leave you alone? We sat down with author and teacher Remington Donovan to decode why patterns like 111, 333, and even the infamous 666 keep showing up—and how to turn those moments into practical steps forward. Remington grew up immersed in spiritual practice and later fused numerology, tarot, astrology, and mystical Qabalah into a grounded approach you can use today. Instead of cryptic jargon,...

What if cravings were clues instead of failures? We sit down with personal trainer, nutritionist, and author Justine Bassani to decode what the body is really asking for—and how to answer without guilt or gimmicks. From growing up on a family garden to coaching patrons from behind a bar, Justine brings an uncommon blend of street-level practicality and deep nutritional insight that makes change feel doable.

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Rethinking about your hard. What if the small hard thing you choose today could spare you from the bigger pain you fear most? This week, we sit down with entrepreneur-turned-wellness-builder Matt Stern to trace the arc from a 300 sq ft pool house to $300M+ in business outcomes—and why he pivoted to women’s health with a new mission grounded in family, freedom, and real results. The story moves fast: early startup lessons in growth,...

What if the end of your marriage could become the beginning of your most authentic life? That's exactly what happened for Clover Lam, who transformed her devastating divorce into a complete life reinvention—retiring at 40, moving to Bali, and creating a business that helps other women navigate their own post-divorce journeys.

Clover's story begins with a shocking moment of clarity. While living in Hong Kong with ...

Discover how a deck of 78 cards holds the key to deeper self-awareness with this week's guest, Tarot Lori Dyan. She says the cards are not about fortune-telling; they are a mirror reflecting your inner wisdom back to you.

Returning to the House of JerMar podcast, Lori brings her signature blend of grounded wisdom and playful insight as she unpacks the true power of tarot. "I always say a tarot reading, at least w...

In honor of September being National Recovery Month, we are exploring what exactly a recovery coach is, and why you might want one, even if you don't identify as having an addiction. In this illuminating conversation, Stephanie Hazard—a recovery coach with 25 years of personal sobriety—redefines our understanding of recovery support beyond traditional treatment models.

"A recovery coach is someone who has lived e...

When Jessica Lowry found herself facing financial struggles in 2018 with three young children and a husband battling health issues, she never imagined a simple kitchen experiment would transform her family's future. Desperate for a natural immune support remedy as cold and flu season approached, Jessica crafted her own elderberry syrup—a formula her children would actually enjoy. After sharing her creation on social media, som...

What happens when you lose everything and have nowhere to go but up? Louise Colyer knows that journey intimately. In this profound conversation, Louise reveals how she transformed her life after simultaneously losing her family, home, businesses, and health.

The turning point wasn't dramatic – it began with simply brushing her teeth after months of depression. This small act of self-care sparked a journey that would s...

Stepping onto a playing field with sweaty palms and racing thoughts is a universal experience for teen athletes. What if they had tools to transform that anxiety into focused energy? In this heartfelt conversation, mindset coach Lindsay Potter reveals how she's helping young athletes do exactly that.

Lindsay shares her remarkable journey from beverage industry marketing executive to mental performance coach for teenag...

What happens when you abandon the corporate career you've spent decades building—with no backup plan? Leigh Burgess knows this territory intimately. After twenty years climbing the healthcare administration ladder at prestigious institutions like Duke and Dartmouth, she found herself sleeping just two hours a night, physically deteriorating, and completely disconnected from her authentic self.

In this raw and revealin...

We all know that success doesn't always lead to happiness. Sometimes, the life you've carefully constructed is built on someone else's blueprint.

This week's podcast guest, Eli Bowman, has a story that is precisely that. A successful entrepreneur traveling the country in an RV with his wife and five homeschooled children sounds like the perfect life, right? Yet beneath this picture-perfect exterior lurk...

What if creating a wellness practice was less about following someone else's routine and more about discovering what truly resonates with you? In this soul-nourishing conversation, Jeanne Collins welcomes returning guest Sue Saller for an intimate exploration of how we can cultivate genuine wellness by honoring our unique needs.

Sue, author and host of the "Small Steps, Big Wins" podcast, shares her journey ...

Ever wondered if you could design your life with the same intention you design your home? In this special episode, I share one of my most powerful teachings from my Empowerment Fundamentals Course—the exact four-step manifestation process that transformed my career and life.

What makes my approach different is the crucial step that many overlook: embodiment. Before taking action toward your desires, you must first become t...

Ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns or finding yourself in similar situations despite your best efforts? The answer may lie in your personal narrative—the story you've been telling yourself since childhood.

Clinical social worker Ellen Arcamone takes us on a journey into how our personal narratives form, often when we're too young to accurately interpret the world around us. "We come up wi...

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 the remarkable power of neuroplast...

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.

With remarkable courage durin...

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 branches, while varicose vei...

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 aesthetic, he offers a compelli...

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 school wasn't her pa...