Conversations With Maria Menounos

Hey there, Heal Squad! Welcome to a truly special episode. I'm updating you on my journey to motherhood and Athena's first month here along with Keven who's sitting in! It's been a whirlwind of emotions from the moment I found out we were pregnant, and today I share it all with you! So, picture this: bath time with my little peanut, Athena. Her big eyes sparkling with joy as I lovingly dry her off. It's moments like these that make my heart burst with happiness! But let's not forget the challenges—I talk about the need for postnatal support and better parenting education.  And guess what? Athena was born in her embryonic sac—a rare and magical occurrence! It got me thinking—maybe she's destined for something special, like saving the world or being a spiritual guru! Oh, the possibilities! You know what's also magical? Family and friends! I'm creating a "committee" of loved ones who will be her guiding stars when mommy and daddy are away. We all need that support network, don't we? Through this journey, I've le

Hey Regular People, we fooled them again. We made it to another edition of Regular Guy Friday! Barbie movie mania, the creative, fun, and poignant depiction of society...and the differing reactions from men and women. What do you do when the #$@! runs downhill? For those battling ailments (and seeking Dragon's Blood), the Regular Guy 4 Part Program (Pro-grim) is revealed. The importance of breath work and breathing in healing. The question you should be asking your therapist. The question only a good therapist can answer.  Why young people 'wanting it all now' is nothing new and why, like everything today, the cries are just louder. Men are more likely to be cocky and 'wing it,' while women are more likely to be hesitant and fearful. RGF Bonus: Poojah's Pop Corner: what is Girl Dinner, who is Pinky Baby, what is 'code', and why you need to know to be popular? Bye Betches.  HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website

Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as Maria and Keven share their awe-inspiring "Surrogacy Journey" on this episode of Heal Squad. Joined by their surrogate couple and Stephanie Levich, from Family Match Consulting, they unravel the challenges faced in finding the perfect match in surrogacy and the crucial importance of a strong support system. Unforeseen delays and pandemic woes add unexpected twists, but the journey remains positive and rewarding as you will hear. Tune in to witness the deep bond formed with their surrogate couple and the heartwarming, play-by-play, moments leading up to the long-awaited embryo transfer, birth week, and ultimately the welcoming of their little miracle, Athena. They discuss the aftermath, whether the surrogate will remain in touch with the baby (they will) and what other surrogates and families do. This podcast is a heartfelt celebration of love, family, and the power of surrogacy, that hopefully will shed light on the surrogacy journey while leaving you moved and ins

This Heal Squad All Stars episode guides us in exploring the root cause of disease (our emotions) and the profound impact of emotions on our overall health. Of all our show's many sentiments, this may be our most important. Joining us are All Stars, Dr. Zach Bush, a respected physician and educator known for understanding the gut microbiome, health and the interconnectedness of all living systems. An acclaimed therapist, Nicole Sachs uncovers the powerful role that emotions play in our physical well-being and specializes in mind-body healing with her JournalSpeak™ technique. Lastly, Dr. Gabor Maté, a renowned addiction expert, explores the link between childhood experiences, emotional well-being, health, and addictions. Together, they unravel the intricate web of how emotions manifest as physical illness, uncovering the underlying factors contributing to disease. They also share invaluable insights, practical tips, and stories to help us comprehend the mind-body connection and optimize our well-being. Dr. Zac

Hey Heal Squad, by now we know how much our thoughts affect our success, health and wellness. On this All Stars, we dive deep into the world of brain rewiring, personal growth, and harnessing the immense power of your mind with two incredible guests who are masters in their fields, helping millions of people unlock their full potential. Dr. Caroline Leaf's groundbreaking research on neuroplasticity has shown us that we can rewire our brains for positive change, leading to a life filled with purpose and abundance. Gabby Bernstein is literally one of my closest friends who has helped me, personally, through crisis. Her work helps you embrace mindfulness, break free from limiting beliefs, live authentically and stepping true power and potential. Dr. Leaf The Brain Continuously Evolves: the effects of thoughts, actions, and experiences as well as positive and negative influences on brain evolution. Depression and Anxiety as Warning Signals: they serve as warning signals. Neurocycle for Mind Management: Dr.

These Heal Squad All Stars have dedicated their lives to understanding and sharing the elusive keys to living a fulfilled and joyful existence, delving into topics that have intrigued philosophers, scientists, and seekers of truth for centuries: the key to happiness. What does happiness mean, and how can we cultivate lasting fulfillment in our lives? Brendon Burchard The Learning Mindset: being open to new modalities and not expecting to have all the answers or a predetermined path. Intentional Living and Self-Evaluation: asking yourself, nightly, if you lived, loved, and mattered that day. Leadership and Communication: to make a difference, you need leadership skills which begin with communication skills. Personal Growth: an ongoing journey, pushing out of comfort zones into new challenges and never settling on fixed ideas of achievement. Pressures and Challenges: willingly taking on complex tasks and putting oneself in uncomfortable situations to tap full potential. Avoid Complacency: accepting medioc

Happy Regular Guy Friday - Heal Squad's Friday show hosted by producers Keven and Kelsey with a lighter take on the show and life.   Why you get sick on vacation and the fastest way to recover from colds. Why any gift or talent taken to the extreme is a recipe for trauma and unhappiness. The most important life quality. Why 'knowing your why' will heal you. How childhood traumas reveal your why. One meaningful quote, lesson or mantra can change our life. Does being on social media ever really make you happy? How to use social media and not have it use you.  RGF Bonus: celebrity marriages and breakups. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: https://www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/healsquad Noom: https://www.noom.com ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, forme

"The only thing that can make us suffer is believing a thought that we haven't questioned." Healer and life coach Ryan Weiss sat in with the Heal Squad to open up on the two wolves that sit on each of our shoulders: one wolf that feeds off love and the other that feeds off fear and how vastly the one we feed dictates the quality of our lives. Ryan shares three steps to retrain your system to combat anxiety, the two basic needs that drive ALL our decisions, AND the two things we need to heal. Ryan covers how our true safety lies within our defenselessness and a revolutionary technique to apply when you feel your buttons are being pushed. Ryan defines what trauma is and how a time travel practice can alleviate the pains traumas leave behind. He discusses 'A Course In Miracles' and how ego is the loudest and first voice we hear. He shares a 4 question process for approaching conflict with others as well as what 'the Imposter Syndrome' is and how to avert it. Too much takeaway for one episode, this Heal Squad two

Hey Heal Squad:  Be honest about what you're not Don't waste your pain Divorce the story, marry the truth  Question societal expectations to gain personal liberation and the freedom to explore passions Forgiveness is a transformative practice that triggers positive changes across space and time, heals you, and your body, and cultivates 'unpredicted apologies'  If all that moves you as it does me, you'll love this Heal Squad All Star edition featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, author of "Eat Pray Love", Katherine Woodward Thomas, author of "Conscious Uncoupling”, Koya Webb, renowned holistic health and wellness coach, and Vishen Lakhiani, Mindvalley founder and author of "The Code of the Extraordinary Mind."  This fab foursome will teach you to embrace self-love, awareness and forgiveness as the foundation for creating a life filled with joy, purpose, and fulfillment Elizabeth Gilbert "Don't ever waste your pain." The Spiritual Journey: ascending from self-centeredness to humility and a desire to serve Honesty abo

Hey Heal Squad, how often do you feel insecure, unsure, anxious, ashamed, and even that you're viewed as an "old" person? Many people, especially women throughout the years, feel like this. I'm not immune to any of it, but thanks to my guests on this All-Stars Edition, I know that plenty of remedies exist. Brooke Shields shares her journey to self-acceptance and how it's key to unlocking true potential and overcoming societal expectations and stereotypes due to age. Melissa Wood Tepperberg shares her practice of completely transforming herself in less than a year. Annie Lamott shows us how to pursue dreams and step into the shape that awaits us while practicing self-care, emphasizing the power of storytelling, and owning one's experiences to heal and connect with others. Brooke Shields "I'm not going to let you shake me. I'm just not going to give you that much power." Ageism and societal expectations: Aging brings relief, freedom, and power. Resilience and overcoming hardships: Setbacks do not define one'

Hey Heal Squad, EP Kev here! This All Star Edition features two interviews I did with Xavier Dagba and Devon Franklin and one Maria did with our friend, the late great Trevor Mowad. These amazing humans discuss strategies for identifying and understanding destructive habits and the role of mindset in breaking free from societal expectations. They share practical tips for building new habits that align with your goals and values while showing you how to love yourself and win. These interviews continue to profoundly impact my life. Whether it's society, or you, creating barriers to your best life, this Heal Squad All Stars edition will help lift them. Xavier Dagba “Radical self-acceptance is the first step towards transformation.” Curiosity to address addictive tendencies The need to disconnect AND reconnect mind and body Emotions carry information Unresolved emotions and traumas resurface as triggers and addictive behaviors Radical self-acceptance and developing emotional intelligence Rewriting stories

Happy Regular Guy Friday, people! We fooled them again and made it through another week for this 'RGF-lite' edition: same RGF taste with only a third of the takeaways (if that). Apologizing for things you didn't do doesn't make you the bigger person. Why having a destination to strive toward may be your best coping mechanism against negative forces. If you have no major purpose you can be purposeful. A play by play update on an attempt to date Artificial Intelligence. RGF Bonus: Poojah offers more new hip summer lingo. Bye Betches! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: www.rosettastone.com/healsquad Noom: www.noom.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is

Hello Heal Squad! Patty Penn is a Reiki practitioner and healer who is not only a dear friend but also someone who has worked with me personally. Patty and I covered a ton of ground in our sit-down: the need to be cautious when seeking guidance from psychics, the technique for reversing negative energy, the significance of energy and intuition in daily life and decision-making, the fun way to release pent-up emotions, the significance of prayer, the need for the right guides, and the value of surrounding yourself with those who see you. Patty's talk offers a lot in terms of helping you heal and survive but also thrive. I hope our discussion helps you as much as it did me. The importance of having people who see and support you. Not all psychics may have your best interests at heart. Reversing negative energy and beliefs others may impose on you. Tuning into mind and body intuition and paying attention to energetic cues. Valuing and establishing connections with trusted healers and guides. How to manifes

How often do we hear about how our minds play tricks on us, how our minds can't stop racing, or how our minds can make us sick or well? The mind-body health connection is pretty much the cornerstone of Heal Squad. As some of you know, I've experienced firsthand how our minds can make us sick but also how they can heal us. Our brains are the control centers of our lives, influencing every aspect of our well-being, from memory and focus to mental resilience and happiness. The bottom line is that the mind is one powerful organ. Thankfully, the world's two leading brain health experts and Heal Squad All Stars, Jim Kwik, and Dr. Amen, are here to help us optimize brain function. We discuss the impact of nutrition, exercise, and sleep on cognitive well-being, debunk common brain health myths, offer memory-boosting exercises, and provide practical strategies for a healthier mind. Sure, this is a great episode for students and professionals, but it's also for anyone seeking to enjoy happiness, health, and prosperity.

For years, I've been engaging in manifestation practices through vision boards, altering my inner dialogue, and thanks to what I've learned from the esteemed All Star experts in today's episode, the practice of meditation. Whether it's been for healing or success, so much of what I have manifested through these practices has come true. Each All Star shares their own unique map so get your notebooks out and be prepared to tap into the boundless potential of manifestation for healing, wellness, and abundance. Natasha Graziano reveals the concept of creating one's own life character by writing a personal script, in the third person and in past tense (she explains why). Vishen Lakhani covers envisioning goals three years into the future and using manifestation tools to bring that vision to reality. Dr. Joe Dispenza, covers using meditation and conscious awareness to transform one's personality to a shift your personal reality. Dr. Joe's work literally transformed and even saved my life. Natasha Graziano • Taki

Heal Squad All Stars Dr. Steven Gundry, nutrition pioneer, author, and surgeon; Dr. Frank Lipman, holistic health pioneer and Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert, join Maria to tackle the very real Gut-Brain connection. They discuss the connection between leaky gut, inflammation, and brain health, including conditions like dementia and Parkinson's. They also cover the Wheat Zoomer test for leaky gut, intermittent fasting, the impact of antibiotics in meat products on brain health, the holistic approach to health, soups, stews, and broths suggested for gut health, and the importance of individualized approaches to food. Addressing gut health is a good starting point in healthcare, as the gut affects various aspects of health, making this All Star Heal Squad edition another must listen. Dr. Steven Gundry The brain fog, leaky gut and inflammation connection to dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and more Detecting leaky gut  Leaky gut and autoimmune diseases The Wheat Zoomer test and Chrono consumptio

So this is how Chat GPT described this week's RGF: '...a series of fragmented thoughts and conversations, making it difficult to provide a coherent summary...' So much for Artificial Intelligence then. Below are some notes from the show that hopefully make sense (and have takeaways) for you!  The music of John Hinkley jr? (the man who shot Ronald Reagan and his new solo career) People can't change BUT this is how they can evolve... Napoleon Hill, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh, and how profound teachings can come from those with personal flaws and questionable backgrounds  Seeing life in black and white: a growing trend and lack of maturity? Why you should have empathy for others' shortcomings  The serious ramifications when people don't see you  Who deserves your truth Why traumas and triggers can be useful Why you need to know your 'why' and also your 'why not' The video of the woman who saw a shapeshifter on a commercial flight  Artificial Intelligence falling in love with a NY Times writer  Launching

"Why would we hand over the keys of our own happiness to someone else?" Sit with that for a minute. Now then, do you want to have a terrific day... EVERY DAY!? Dr. Srikumar Rao, a world-renowned joy and creativity coach and one of @Mindvalley's top-rated experts is here to help. Dr. Rao uses ancient teachings from all traditions to illuminate simple truths about what it means to live our best lives. Dr. Rao can help you navigate challenging family members, fears about our futures, and that nagging #MentalChatter that can be so hard to let go of! In his words. Discover how to detach from external circumstances, redirect negative thoughts, and find true happiness from within. Learn practical strategies to navigate challenges, cultivate resilience, and create stronger connections. Tune in and start shaping your experience today! Detaching from external factors and taking control of your mindset Working with leaders to transform their lives through personal mastery Stress is caused by rigid life expectations

Know your why or you're why not. Unleash your purpose. Delve into the mental aspects of dieting and self-improvement. All of the above can help you to lose weight and keep it off. Maria interviews OG Heal Squadder Anne Sleeman to discuss her experience with a new weight management program that focuses on the psychology-based aspects of weight gain and loss. Anne talks about her initial apprehensions but how the program has brought new awareness. Maria and Anne discuss the importance of making mindful choices, the role of logging meals, and the impact of all of the above on their overall well-being. Anne also shares her journey so far and making healthier substitutions. Together, they emphasize the sustainability of this approach and the significance of knowing one's "why" in achieving long-term weight loss goals. Awareness, tracking and monitoring of habits is key Don't assume, what may seem healthy may not be Nutritional education in psychology Mindful eating prevents overeating Small swaps, modificatio

On this Heal Squad episode, Maria covers the concept of 'food swaps', swapping out daily foods and ingredients we have in our diets with healthier alternatives. She covers things like various dairy alternatives as well as cauliflower pizza. She also discusses the importance of nutrient-rich foods to curb cravings. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to eat healthier without sacrificing taste or lifestyle!   Cancer-fighting smoothies and mocktails. Maria's personal food swaps Stepping out of comfort zone: cutting back on dairy, oat milk, shredded vegan cheese, ghee (mikko) and exploring dairy-free options.  The positive impact of food swaps on energy levels and well-being. Consuming vitamin and mineral-rich foods to curb cravings. Flasks or hydro flasks for drinking water. Veing a "visco girl," a subculture popular among younger generations HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-