Conversations With Maria Menounos

Although we know Bethenny Frankel as a former NY Housewife and business badass, her life wasn’t always so luxurious. With divorced parents, an absent father and a complicated relationship with her mother, Bethenny knew that she was going to have to make her own way in this world. Her journey was anything but smooth sailing but she learned a lot along the way and today she shares some of those lessons with the Heal Squad. We discuss:  Her interesting perspective on failure  How to create boundaries in both business and life Commanding respect at work, especially as a woman That business is personal and why we should view it that way We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: IG: @bethennyfrankel Book: BUSINESS IS PERSONAL: The Truth About What it Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself. Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy

Stuck in a negative thought pattern? Maria shares the lessons she learned from world-renowned author and healer Dr. Joe Dispenza that helped her break this self-destructive habit. Dr. Joe went on an incredible self-healing journey after a debilitating broken back injury, using solely the power of his brain to recover. His teachings have changed lives and helped people reverse incurable ailments. Maria attended one of his meditation events and lucky for us, we get to borrow the benefits. Today the team discusses why we stay stuck in these negative thought loops and shares practices to stop and even reverse them.  We hope you enjoy! 

Think working with your BFF is a recipe for disaster? Well, it may be, but former co-stars of NBC's hit sitcom, The Office, hosts of The Office Ladies Podcast, authors of The Office BFFs & best friends Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer join us today to share how they not only make it work, but they thrive. The two have entered several business ventures together, all of them being some of their most successful. These two are the definition of friend goals and we learn so much from them. The trio chats about finding best friends later in life, how to maintain long-lasting friendships & the key to successfully working with a BFF. Angela and Jenna also share some behind the scenes moments from the show, The Office - from the episode that sparked their friendship to the reason why they weren’t allowed to be in scenes together … All that and MORE! We hope you enjoy. RESOURCES: Website: www.officeladies.com  Their book: ‘THE OFFICE BFFS: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There’  Link to their book:

Maria had the most life-changing week of her life at Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation retreat, more whole and at peace with herself than ever before. In part 2 of this episode, she is going to dive deeper into all the lessons she learned from her experience so that we can borrow the benefits! Plus, we hear how the work she did during the retreat manifested during the premiere of the Pentaverate - the new Mike Myers series that Maria is in. She calls it the craziest experience of her life! Keven also shares the difference he’s seen in Maria since the retreat. We hope you enjoy!   Check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!  Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy

Maria had the most life-changing week of her life at Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation retreat, feeling more whole and at peace with herself than ever before. Today, she is going to share all the lessons she learned from her experience so that we can borrow the benefits! We have heard before that our thoughts control our reality, but Maria shares the actual science behind it. Plus, she reveals a step-by-step guide on how we can do so with a simple meditation. We hope you enjoy!  Check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!  Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :

The balance in giving up on finding balance. How is gut health tied to so much including happiness and success and how do I know my gut is unhealthy? What's worse, failure or regret? Work to live or live to work? How does one minimize needs to maximize happiness? Why is everything you own 'on loan' and how knowing that matters? Why Monday is the new Wednesday. The answers to these questions and more on this edition of Ask the Manager Monday! 

Originally Aired: 5/29/2020 In preparation for our upcoming interview with Dr. Joe Dispenza, we are rerunning our first interview with him! If you don’t know, Maria has been taking his courses over the last few months and attended one of his meditation retreats. It was life changing and we cannot wait to have him back on! Maria interviewed Dr. Joe Dispenza about his incredible self-healing journey after a debilitating broken back injury, to a recovery driven solely by the power of his brain. Dr. Dispenza is an incredible teacher and can help you unlock your brain to create a physical and emotional reality you never knew was possible. For those who feel burdened we also discussed how to break away from your past and unlock your full potential. Your future is limitless and Dr. Dispenza can help you get there. RESOURCES: Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in

Before she was the co-founder of billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Lisa Bilyeu was a doting housewife for 8 years. After finding herself feeling unfulfilled, she started the company with her husband and her success only grew from there. Lisa is now the co-founder and president of Impact Theory, host of Women of Impact, and author of Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life. She wasn't born with this radical confidence, but instead took active steps to build it throughout her incredible journey. Today, she shares the lessons she learned with all of us so we can too be the hero of our own life and embrace our most authentic selves! We talk: Her practice “No BS, what will it take?” that will help you through any problem  Sabotaging your self-sabotage Reframing failure to use it to your advantage The 4 factors to successful goal-setting  RESOURCES: IG: @lisabilyeu BOOK: Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming The Hero of Your Own Life LINK: https://www.amazo

Before she was the co-founder of billion-dollar company Quest Nutrition, Lisa Bilyeu was a doting housewife for 8 years. After finding herself feeling unfulfilled, she started the company with her husband and her success only grew from there. Lisa is now the co-founder and president of Impact Theory, host of Women of Impact, and author of Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life. She wasn't born with this radical confidence, but instead took active steps to build it throughout her incredible journey. Today, she shares the lessons she learned with all of us so we can too be the hero of our own life and embrace our most authentic selves! We talk: How to use that negative voice in your head as fuel How gratitude may actually keep you from growing The building blocks to boosting your confidence  Advice for those stuck in a mundane daily routine  RESOURCES: IG: @lisabilyeu BOOK: Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming The Hero of Your Own Life LINK: https://www.ama

Happy Monday, Heal Squad. If the sound of the British lady’s voice isn’t enough indication, you are listening to another episode of Ask the Manager Monday with Manager Keven, Assistant Manager Kelsey and Associate Producer Pooja. After declaring that Monday is the new Thursday, the managers get right into business. How do you discover your passion in life? How do you differentiate work time from the rest of your life, especially in an industry where you are always on the clock? What is the price you may have to pay when setting boundaries? All that and more for this edition of Ask the Manager Monday! 

And on this very special Better Together RGF crossover (think when Laverne and Shirley appeared on Happy Days) we bring you BT 'Lonely Guy Thursday Edition' as Keven sits in solo for Maria, Pooja and Kelsey.  Gratitude for what family and loved ones have done for us AND what they failed to do. Sometimes in relationships, you can do the work for both of you to heal. Sometimes we think we are helping others but really they are helping us, even our furry friends. Seeing the world as dark place only attracts that. The positive truth about #WaltDisney. The universe is always speaking to us. Keep listening and if you haven't seen HBO Max 'Somebody Somewhere' then you're missing out on a work of beauty, learning and inspiration.. The great Larry Miller says if you have a roof over your head, a bed to sleep in and people that love you, it's game's over. YOU WON! Stay lonely, stay #krisp.

In part 2 of our interview with Justin and Emily Baldoni, the group dives deeper into the patriarchal system and how it affects all of us. Plus, Keven and Emily speak to what it is like being the stay at home partner and how oftentimes, those in that role are overlooked. Justin and Emily share how they work through arguments and what has worked for them. Lastly, they discuss the importance of rest and why we must prioritize it more. We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: IG: @justinbaldoni ; @wearemanenough ; @emilybaldoni ; @weareamma Podcast: The Man Enough Podcast Emily’s website: https://weareamma.com/ Justin’s website: https://manenough.com/ Man Enough episode with Emily: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emily-baldoni-the-invisible-work-of-women/id1571480224?i=1000532778798 Link to Justin’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Enough-Undefining-My-Masculinity/dp/0063055600/ref=asc_df_0063055600/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532660552781&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3285176613126000751&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hv

In this couple’s edition of Better Together, Maria and Keven are joined, in studio, by one of Hollywood’s kindest, most genuine “it” couples - Justin and Emily Baldoni. The pair have been together almost 10 years while navigating the hecticness of the entertainment industry and just everyday life and today, they teach us what they’ve done to strengthen their relationship. The two also open up about their healing journeys & working on their inner-child and trauma. Lastly, they discuss masculinity and the patriarchy… and how we all suffer under this system.  RESOURCES: IG: @justinbaldoni ; @wearemanenough ; @emilybaldoni ; @weareamma Podcast: The Man Enough Podcast  Emily’s website:  https://weareamma.com/ Justin’s website: https://manenough.com/ Man Enough episode with Emily: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emily-baldoni-the-invisible-work-of-women/id1571480224?i=1000532778798  Link to Justin’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Enough-Undefining-My-Masculinity/dp/0063055600/ref=asc_df_0063055600/?tag=hyp

Today is the one-year death anniversary of Maria’s mother Litsa. In this emotional episode, she opens up about her grief journey, how much she has evolved over the year, and what she has learned through the process. Later, we are joined by end of life and grief doula Dianne Gray to talk: Memorializing a loved one & what to do if you don’t know how  Grief fog & anticipatory grief, two symptoms of mourning that you may not know about Life with the remaining parent & the new relationship you will build with them Proven scientific methods to help with grief Why your loved ones can’t really ever leave you  We’ve all dealt with so much loss over the last couple of years and we know that this episode will help anyone mourning right now, so please share with a friend who you think could benefit. Dianne’s advice helped Maria tremendously through her grieving journey.  RESOURCES: IG: @diannebgray Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogether. Maria is continually updating this page to fi

And on this very special Regular Guy Friday: we bring you RGF 'Lonely Guy Edition' as Keven gives Pooja and Kelsey the day off. The importance of 'taking the temperature' of your relationships. The therapy and release behind free dancing and the 20 dollar shower speakers to help you do so. Be willing to give but willing to receive, too. Sometimes they love you as much as they can. Let your past guide the present. You survived the battles, therefore you won. and @stevemartin #lonelyguy movie is underrated. RGF Bonus: a deep dive on the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven. Stay lonely, stay #krisp. Bye Betches! 

Today the Better Together team sits down to recap their breakthroughs from Dr. Amen’s interview. We talk the 5 daily behaviors we can continuously keep in check that will immensely improve our mood and how the brain is an organ we must continue to nourish.  And as a bonus we tease our Better Together merch!!! We hope you enjoy! Resources: Yogi Cameron Supplements: https://108.health/pages/about-yogi 

Brain expert Dr. Amen has studied the brain probably more than anyone else having built the world’s largest database of brain scans related to behavior, totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries. Today he joins us to talk all about how to get happier!!! He teaches us proven, easy techniques to reduce anxiety and the best part, they are natural AND free! Plus Dr. Amen reveals the 5 different brain types and the 7 neuroscience secrets of feeling good based on your type. We also go over the increase in ADD/ ADHD and the connection between concussion and anxiety. We go over a lot today but don’t feel overwhelmed as Dr. Amen breaks it down simply for all of us to understand and gives us the simple steps to increase our happiness!!  RESOURCES:  IG: @doc_amen Website: www.brainmd.com  Book: “You, Happier” Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Happier-Neuroscience-Secrets-Feeling/dp/1496454529  App: Hapi Brain

Brain expert Dr. Amen has studied the brain probably more than anyone else having built the world’s largest database of brain scans related to behavior, totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries. Today he joins us to talk all about how to get happier!!! He teaches us proven, easy techniques to reduce anxiety and the best part, they are natural AND free! Plus Dr. Amen shares the science behind what creates happiness in the brain and how slight adjustments to our daily actions can greatly increase it, reducing the need for medication. We go over a lot today but don’t feel overwhelmed as Dr. Amen breaks it down simply for all of us to understand and gives us the simple steps to increase our happiness!!  And if that isn’t enticing enough, Dr. Amen’s story about his pet raccoon as a teen is pretty epic - you don’t want to miss it ;)  RESOURCES:  IG: @doc_amen Website: www.brainmd.com  Book: “You, Happier” Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Happier-Neuroscience-Secrets-Feeling/dp/14964

As we’ve learned, our thoughts really can control our reality and can shift it for the better or worse. Over the last few weeks, Maria has been doing Joe Dispenza’s meditation “The Formula,” learning how to direct her thoughts away from the sufferings of the past and into the possibility of the future. And today she shares what she has learned so we can do the same! We go over the key to visualization so that we can think our dreams into reality, why protecting your energy is more than just staying away from negative people, how to make space for your goals … and so much more!  Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :) www.macys.com/bettertogether  Also, be sure to check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all o

Hey Regular Guys and Gals, happy Regular Guy Friday. The power of 'Intentional Purchasing'. Scheduling may be your way to success and fulfillment. Be honest, but be mindful of who deserves your truth. Accountability coaches or accountability friends. Dream analysis. Task journals. Grace Slick 'focused' on Somebody to Love at Woodstock while Thelma Houston played 'Don't Leave Me This Way' in Provincetown. Bye Betches.