Conversations With Maria Menounos

Hey Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Dr. Nadine Macaluso, psychotherapist, trauma expert, and former wife of the “Wolf of Wall Street.” Dr. Nadine breaks down the psychology of trauma bonds, what they are, why they’re so hard to escape, and the real steps you need to take to leave safely. She explains how intermittent reinforcement keeps people stuck, why “love bombing” is actually manipulation, and how to spot the red flags of a pathological partner before it’s too late. PLUS, we dive into the shame and self-blame survivors carry, how to reframe those beliefs with compassion, and why learning to trust yourself again is the key to healing. Nadine shares inspiring stories of women who not only left toxic love, but went on to build thriving lives and even find healthy love again.This episode will remind you that freedom, clarity, and joy are absolutely within reach. HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS Trauma bonds are designed to keep you stuck. Intermittent reinforcement, love

Hey Heal Squad! Today we’re joined by Dr. Nadine Macaluso, the real-life inspiration behind Naomi in The Wolf of Wall Street. But her true story goes far beyond Hollywood... Nadine shares with us the story of being married to Jordan Belfort and how she found herself trapped in a volatile, abusive relationship that nearly cost her everything. Nadine opens up about surviving trauma bonds, coercive control, and the hidden toll toxic love can take on your mental and physical health. She shares how therapy, education, and the unwavering support of her late mother helped her escape, and why she believes chronic stress from years of abuse contributed to her later battle with cancer. Now a psychotherapist and author of Run Like Hell, Nadine is helping others recognize red flags, trust their gut, and reclaim their power. Tune in and take back your power, you are not alone! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS Toxic love leaves scars on your health. Chronic stress from abusive relationships doesn’t just hurt emotionally, 

Hey Heal Squad! We’ve got a jam-packed chatshow for you today with Maria and our favorite fitness and health coach, Christina Gomes! You’re in luck because we’re diving into easy, delicious, and gut-friendly meal prep ideas that actually stick. Christina shares her go-to staples like protein-packed quiche, chocolate avocado mousse, and banana protein bread (yes, it tastes as good as it sounds!) all designed to make your life simpler while keeping you fueled. She also reveals why fermented foods will upgrade your digestion, how to make them the easy way, and why your body might actually be craving vinegar. PLUS, Maria and Christina get real about simplifying life, ditching nail polish and beauty overload, redefining success after health challenges, and why freedom and peace matter more than chasing trends. It’s equal parts practical health hacks, lifestyle wisdom, and good laughs, the perfect inspiration to step into the week with ease and energy. Tune in! -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instag

Hey Heal Squad! In this Heal in 10, Dr. Tiffany Moon shares simple but powerful ways to protect your joy and energy in today’s world. She explains why the constant game of comparison on social media is a losing battle, and how shifting your perspective can instantly make you feel lighter. Tiffany also introduces the idea of doing a “friend audit,” a practice of reevaluating your inner circle so you can spend more time with people who fuel you instead of drain you. PLUS, Tiffany reflects on her experience in reality TV, the toll it took on her health and happiness, and how walking away helped her reclaim her voice and purpose. This short but sweet conversation will leave you inspired to rethink how you use social media, who you give your time to, and how you can create more joy in your everyday life! Don’t miss out!!  Don’t forget to listen to our FULL episodes with Dr. Tiffany Moon: Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1149-the-joy-prescription-you-need-for-a-better-life/id1320060107?i=1000727

Hey, Heal Squad! We are back with another Sunday Set Up to set yourself up for the week ahead. This week’s big reminder: true light work means staying neutral and compassionate, recognizing where others are on their journey, and not taking their projections personally. At the end of the day, we create our own reality, and when we stop outsourcing our power, we step out of victimhood and into freedom. We still find room for laughs with talk of retiring the donut podcast for a full-on Candy Podcast Network. We reminisce about ribbon candy,  the best and worst lollipops, and best and worst wax candies, and even float the launch of the “Dumb Parrot Society” for those of us who say a few too many stupid things - as in 99 percent of us. The real message to carry forward this week: when people act out of pain or confusion, it doesn’t have to define you. Stay grounded, hold compassion, and focus on creating the reality you want. Here’s to a clear and empowered week ahead, Heal Squad! -- HEAL SQUAD SO

Happy Regular Guy Friday, Heal Squad! Why “insane times” feel louder now that we’re hyper-connected. How shock events spark outrage and reactions not necessarily of us and what to remember when they do.  Why admitting “I said something stupid,” asking for empathy, and moving on beats pretending to be perfect. How fringe voices get amplified online while real life (Walmart runs, fairs, and family moments) is far far brighter than your feed suggests. It’s time to channel Rodney Dangerfield in Caddy Shack… “So what? So let's dance!” Bye betches. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% of

Hey Heal Squad! Today Maria and Kelsey are diving into one of the biggest struggles we all face: negative thoughts. They unpack how our brains can get stuck in loops of stress and fear, and why those thought patterns can actually impact our health. Maria’s sharing her wisdom she’s learned from Dr Joe Dispenza and Tony Robbins, to reflect on the tools that help them shift out of negativity, get back into the present moment, and choose better-feeling thoughts that support healing and peace. From meditation to mindset shifts, they share what’s worked for them, how they catch themselves in negative spirals, and why awareness is the first step toward freedom. It’s time to take your power back because your thoughts don’t have to control you, you get to control them. Tune in!! -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Heal

Hey Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Dr. Tiffany Moon, anesthesiologist, author of Joy Prescriptions, and former Real Housewives of Dallas star. Tiffany opens up about the harsh realities of burnout, mom guilt, and the impossible balancing act women face in careers that don’t support family life. She shares what it was really like to return to work just six weeks after giving birth to twins, the toll that lifestyle took on her mental and physical health, and how she eventually found her way back to joy. Tiffany also gives us practical tools for protecting our peace, from doing a “friend audit” to stop energy drains, to breaking free from the toxic game of comparison on social media. PLUS, she takes us behind the scenes of her time on Real Housewives, what she learned from that experience, and the life-changing safety tips everyone should know before going under anesthesia!  HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Comparison steals joy. Tiffany reminds us that social media often

Hey Heal Squad! Today we’re joined by Dr. Tiffany Moon, board-certified anesthesiologist, author, entrepreneur, mom of twins, and yes, you may also know her from Bravo’s Real Housewives of Dallas. But behind the scenes, Tiffany has faced her own battles with infertility, PCOS, miscarriage, and the heavy weight of perfectionism. She shares what it was like to navigate the medical system as both a doctor and a patient, and the shame and isolation of infertility, the toll of hormone struggles, and how childhood trauma shaped her drive for control and perfection. Most importantly, Tiffany shares how she began to heal, giving us everything in her toolkit like therapy, coaching, and what she calls “joy prescriptions.”  If you’ve ever battled health challenges, perfectionism, or the weight of unrealistic expectations, this episode will remind you that joy isn’t something you wait for, it’s something you create from within!  HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Perfectionism steals your joy. Tiffany’s childhood trauma

Happy Monday, Heal Squad! This week’s chatshow is all about why joy and laughter aren’t just nice-to-haves, they’re essential healing tools, especially when life feels heavy. Maria shares behind-the-scenes stories from her whirlwind weekend, from pulling together a last-minute party to catching a comedy show that reminded her how powerful laughter really is for the soul. Along the way, she reflects on the importance of making space for fun, play, and connection, not in spite of life’s challenges, but because of them. PLUS, you’ll hear the hilarious (and surprisingly moving) story of how Maria ended up saving a frog’s life, why slowing down helped her find clarity, and how to start infusing more moments of joy into your own days, no matter what you’re going through. This episode is a reminder that joy isn’t optional, it’s medicine. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.

Hey Heal Squad! In this Heal in 10, Dr Joe Dispenza joins us to unpack how our thoughts and emotions impact the body, and why fear and stress can literally make us sick. He explains how the stress response, when turned on too often by thought alone, knocks the brain and body out of balance and creates disease. But here’s the empowering part: if thoughts can make you sick, they can also make you well! He shares why anxiety often dissolves in just days of doing this work, how to catch yourself going unconscious, and why the present moment is where healing truly begins. PLUS, Maria also opens up about her own struggles with fear and anxiety, and how learning to break the cycle helped her body find stability again. This is packed with wisdom you can use right now to shift out of survival mode and step into healing. Don’t forget to listen to our FULL episodes with Dr Joe Dispenza  Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1144-dr-joe-dispenza-how-to-rewire-your-brain-in-minutes/id1320060107?i=100072549476

Happy Friday, Regular Guys and Gals! Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we did it again. We made it through another week! How trying to help can actually sabotage healing, and why presence, not fixing, is the real gift. How “helping energy” can be rooted in ego and disempower those we care about. When to lean in, when to back off, and how to spot the difference. How seeing people (really seeing them) changes everything, whether it’s a friend in crisis or a waitress with perfect Diet Coke timing. How your victim story gets you attention....and entitlement and not in a good way.  How nostalgia (and a few good carney memories) can spark gratitude and grit. How “The Magic” works when you work it. And why gratitude isn’t just a tool — it’s a way to rewire everything. RGF Bonus: The dream of “Victim Con” is born, Alice Cooper’s unlikely spiritual side, Starbucks union organizing (courtesy of Evan), and what really happens when Kev almost entered the cube farm to be the temp from hell. Bye Betches. Reels discussed in the

Hey Heal Squad! Today’s throwback episode is all about finding your voice, protecting your energy, and staying passionate about the work you do. Maria opens up about how her meditation practice has evolved over the years and why it’s been the foundation for her growth and clarity. She shares her go-to morning routines, the small habits that keep her grounded, and how she’s learned to stay flexible when life (and travel) shifts things around. We also dive into the big questions like how do you keep passion alive in your work? How do you know when it’s time to walk away from a toxic environment? And what does happiness really mean once you’ve outgrown the old definitions of success? Maria also reflects on the importance of setting boundaries with “takers,” building confidence by speaking up, and choosing peace over pressure. It’s a mix of practical wisdom, personal stories, and the healing tools that can help you create a life and career you actually love!  -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.insta

Happy Wednesday, Heal Squad! Today’s episode looks a little different, as we dive into a chatshow with Maria that is a mix of fun, reflection, and some powerful lessons she’s  picked up this summer! Maria takes us behind the scenes of her jam-packed post-summer adventures, from a whirlwind Hamptons trip that was booked and busy (of course she still stuck to her healing routines), to dream concerts with Metallica and Gwen Stefani. Spoiler: she head-banged so hard at Metallica she had to work on healing her head and neck afterwards! She reflects on how these moments remind us about balance, slowing down, and the importance of listening to your body. She also opens up about raising Athena, not just as a mom, but as a guide in helping her become the CEO of her own health. From setting little routines to supporting Athena’s love of learning (she’s already picking up three languages and soon a fourth!), Maria shares how these lessons inspire her own healing journey too. PLUS, she reflects on how Dr Joe Dispenza’

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with the one and only Dr Joe Dispenza for Part 2 of our powerful conversation! Dr Joe shares with Maria how love resets trauma in the brain, why the heart is the true gateway to healing, and how mastering our emotions allows us to finally create the life we want. He also gives his meditation prescription to those who are starting their journey (and tips on how to get started). Maria also opens up about her own practice of asking, “What would love do?” in moments of anger and hurt, and how that single shift dissolved pain and changed everything. Together, they dive deep into what it really means to choose love over fear, and why consistency and self-accountability are the ultimate formula for transformation. PLUS, Dr Joe shares some of the most shocking healing testimonials you’ll ever hear, you’ll just have to tune in to find out! This will leave you in tears, in awe, and with a whole new sense of what’s possible! Tune in!  HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: Love resets the brain. Wh

Hey, Heal Squad! Buckle up because we are back with one of my all-time favorite guests, the brilliant Dr Joe Dispenza! In Part 1, Dr Joe breaks down how our thoughts and emotions literally shape our reality. He explains how the hormones of stress become addictive, why anxiety can dissolve in just days of doing the work, and the science of catching yourself before you slip back into old patterns. Maria also opens up about her own breakthroughs with Dr Joe’s teachings, including how she learned to shift her energy field from negative to positive potentials. Together, they explore how to take your power back, rewire your brain and body, and step into a future created by love instead of fear. It’s vulnerable, it’s exciting, and it’s proof that we are the creators of our lives (even when that feels impossible to believe). And this is just the beginning… tune in & come back tomorrow for Part 2! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Your thoughts can make you sick. When you constantly imagine worst-case scenarios, y

Hey Heal Squad! Get ready for this quick but powerful lesson from world renowned psychic medium, John Edward as he shares his secrets of energy protection with Maria! John breaks down what he calls “psychic self-defense”, the art of creating healthy boundaries, standing firm in your truth, and not letting others drain your energy. From confronting grief to recognizing when empathy turns into self-sacrifice, John shares how protecting your energy isn’t just spiritual, it’s essential for your healing and growth. If you’ve ever struggled with saying no, felt guilty for setting boundaries, or wondered how to balance compassion with self-care, this will give you the tools to stand stronger in your light. You’ve got this!  -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://ww

Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we did it again! We made it through another week! This week we talk about how it's less about fashion and more about energy, why so many of us freeze our look at the moment we “peaked,” and how staying current means you have not quit. How the pajama-pants mindset could mean you have quit. Why showing up with intention changes how you feel and how life meets you. How letting go of outcomes, while still giving your best, brings peace—because it's all 'just on loan.' The measure of true  wealth and how strength comes from enduring, not avoiding. RGF BONUS: From Patula Clark’s Downtown as a quick mood reset, to memories of Green Stamps and Christmas Clubs. Why small comforts (even a thick 'frappe 'on a rough night) can carry you through. And one last reminder, September may feel like a lull, but it’s really the first day of ' spring training’ for the holiday season . -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsqua

Hey Heal Squad! Today we’re throwing it back to one of Maria’s most profound healing experiences, her weekend retreat with Dr. Joe Dispenza!  Maria takes us inside her time in San Diego with Dr. Joe and 1,600 others, where she discovers what it really means to stop living in the past, break free from old programs, and step into the present moment as the true creator of your life. She shares how just three days of meditations dissolved her anxiety, why forgiveness was the key to her healing, and the powerful ways gratitude, intention, and elevated emotions collapse time to bring what you want closer. From mystical experiences and heart-opening moments to the science-backed research proving how thoughts shape health, Maria opens up about the breakthroughs that made her feel like she stepped into a whole new body. And the best part? This isn’t the end of the conversation. Next week, Dr. Joe Dispenza himself joins us again to dive even deeper into the science and practice of becoming your own healer. Consider

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of a fan favorite guest, psychic medium John Edward, but this time, he’s joined by his co-author, retired FBI agent Robert Hilland. Together, this unlikely duo reveals the jaw-dropping story behind their new book, Chasing Evil, and how a skeptic FBI agent and a psychic forged a 25-year partnership solving cold cases. Together, they dive into the behind-the-scenes work on cases like the infamous John Smith disappearances, the Yale University murder of Annie Lee, and what it was like to keep their collaboration secret for decades. From undercover setups with planted evidence to shocking confirmations that no one could have predicted, John and Robert share how they built trust across two very different worlds. PLUS, John opens up about the unexpected healing this work gave him, forcing him to reconcile with his late father’s skepticism and recognize unresolved grief with his mom. This isn’t just about crime-solving; it’s about learning to trust yourself, embracing the un