Conversations With Maria Menounos

Hey Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Denise Kirtley, and this one is packed with real talk about what it actually takes to maintain strength, build muscle, and feel your best in midlife and beyond. Denise gets candid about her journey from emotional eating and burnout to becoming a bodybuilding competitor—and what it felt like after she stepped off the stage. She opens up about learning that your leanest body isn’t always your happiest body, how to find your “healthy weight,” and why building a sustainable, strong life matters more than hitting a number on the scale. We dive into her daily health non-negotiables, how she breaks down the fear around lifting heavy, and why acceptance is just as important as ambition. PLUS, Denise shares the powerful mindset shift that helped her push through self-doubt and start living with intention. If you’ve ever struggled with consistency, negative body image, or just need motivation to start again—this episode will meet you exactly where you a

Hey Heal Squad! If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and thought “Is this just how it is now?” If so, this is exactly what you need to hear! In Part 1 of our conversation with Denise Kirtley, she shares how she went from burned out, binge eating, and pre-diabetic in her late 40s to competing in a bodybuilding competition in her 50s—after never having stepped foot in a gym. Denise opens up about the moment that made her change everything, how she overcame self-doubt and shame, and how strength training helped her reclaim her body, her energy, and her confidence. She also gets real about how to make the first step when you feel stuck, how to break the cycle of emotional eating, and why midlife isn’t a decline—it’s a decision. Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, burnout, or just feel like you’re “starting over,” Denise will remind you that it’s never too late to become the strongest version of yourself. HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Transformation starts with one honest moment. For Denise, it wasn’t a

Hey, Heal Squad! This week’s chat show with Maria and Dr. Alison is diving into the headlines that have everyone buzzing—from measles outbreaks to baby formula recalls to why your light bulbs could be quietly harming your health. Maria opens up about her personal struggle finding a safe, clean formula for Athena—and how a trusted brand recently reformulated without warning. Dr. Alison weighs in on the industry’s lack of transparency and why even the most “natural” baby products might not be what they seem. They also tackle the media hysteria surrounding the recent measles outbreaks. Are we facing a true public health emergency—or just another distraction? We unpack vaccine fear, immunity basics, and how to strengthen your child’s immune system through environment and lifestyle.PLUS, we get into the real risks of blue light exposure, especially for kids…(Hint: it’s not just about sleep.)  — HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL S

Hey Heal Squad! We’re so happy to have Dr. Laura Berman back. She is, a New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, and relationship expert who’s spent 30 years helping people master love, intimacy, and connection—mind, body, and soul. Here she discusses the complex dynamics behind infidelity revealing that  emotional disconnection and the need for validation can play major parts. Cheating is so opportunistic too! With modern social media acting as a "high school reunion on steroids," where people can be tempted by the idea of "the one that got away." Dr. Laura also explains why serial cheaters may be driven by a desire for the chase and dopamine hits rather than just sexual need. Let’s not hate the cheater just yet, rather learn about what’s really going on because like Dr. Laura mentions, anything can be addressed through better communication. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad

Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week’s episode kicks off with the uplifting lyrics of Belinda Carlisle and blossoms into a spirited talk about the difference between possessing and admiring. Why admiring something—a house, a car, a theater, even success—might bring you more peace than actually owning it. We explore the age of Aquarius, generational disillusionment, and how the old systems just don’t vibe anymore. Keven shares why the younger generation seems lost (hint: it’s not laziness), and how our unconscious minds obey the scripts we write—whether that’s “my relationships never work out” or “I’m not enough.” We revisit Letting Go by Dr. David Hawkins to learn why guilt is just another indulgence of the small self and why stepping into “Selfishness” with a capital S (the empowered Self) might just be the most generous thing you can do. Add in a deep cut from Star Trek, ironic lessons to Captain Lou Albano and you’ve got this week’s Su

Hey Heal Squad! It’s a solo check-in with Nat this week while Kelsey takes a breather. From puppy updates and adorable Dylan stories to profound reflections on betrayal trauma, Natasha opens up about the surprising ways we hold on to old emotional wounds—and how learning to make space for stillness and receiving can start to shift everything. She shares a powerful conversation with Dr. Debbie Silber from the Post Betrayal Transformation Institute, explores the difference between trauma and betrayal, and reminds us how past relationship patterns can quietly shape how we show up now. It’s a heart-forward episode about healing, slowing down, and remembering that it’s safe to receive. xo Nat  -- 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 Curat

It’s Friday and we fooled them again! This week’s RGF focuses on more dream analysis and how it can transform you. From betrayal in a dream cafeteria to a third-floor restaurant with no elevator and a rabbit-headed spirit guide who’s clearly not here for your excuses,  we’re talking divine ejections, 11:10 on the clock (a.k.a. spiritual almostness), and why ChatGPT—sorry, Phineas J. Whoopi—might just be the best shrink there is. We talk all things recurring signs, emotional redirection, and what it means when spirit stops whispering and starts kicking you out of the past. We cover creative resistance and the genius trap and why dimming yourself could be deadly. We break down why betrayal in your dream isn’t about your partner or the betrayal even.  RGF Bonus: Captain Lou and Captain Kirk — and how delusional beliefs beats limiting beliefs and why your beliefs can kill you. Sundries, satchels, pails, penny buns, bear claws oh my!  Happy Friday. Bye beaches -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.

Hey, Heal Squad! This week’s Throwback Thursday is here to uplift and re-center you! We’re bringing back a beautiful and inspiring episode with psychic and spiritual teacher Laura Bushnell, who’s worked with everyone from top CEOs to athletes and Hollywood creatives. Laura shares her powerful journey of awakening and how surrender, trust, and tuning into your heart (not your head) can unlock your greatest gifts. She teaches us how to reconnect with our divine light, understand the truth behind auras, and why loving yourself is the most transformational practice of all. If you’ve been feeling energetically off or like you need a reminder of your inner strength, this conversation will feel like a warm, soul-hug. Let this be your reminder: you are magic!  -- 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/membershi

Today’s discussion includes topics of a sexual nature. If this content isn’t suitable for you or if you’re listening in a shared space, please take caution and care while listening.  Hi Heal Squad! We're back with Part 2 of our mind-blowing conversation with Dr. Laura Berman. Today, Dr. Berman gets into her powerful new book Sex Magic, revealing how you can harness your sexual energy to supercharge your connection. Did you know your sexual energy is the highest vibrational energy your body can hold? Dr. Berman explains how to tap into it for healing and transformation in the bedroom. Spoiler alert! The magic of orgasms can even help with migraines! We also unpack roommate syndrome and how to reignite intimacy in long-term relationships with small, no-pressure steps like kissing exercises. Plus, Dr. Berman tackles some BIG questions: How can we model healthy relationships for our kids? What’s the real biggest predictor of cheating? And is it okay to have close friends of the opposite sex? Oh, and if you’re fe

Today’s discussion includes topics of a sexual nature. If this content isn’t suitable for you or if you’re listening in a shared space, please take caution and care while listening.  Hey, Heal Squad! Today’s episode is about to get educationally hot and steamy. We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Laura Berman, a New York Times best-selling author, podcast host, and relationship expert who’s spent 30 years helping people master love, intimacy, and connection—mind, body, and soul. And trust us, Maria is going there with all the juicy questions on sex, love, and relationships! Dr. Laura’s new book Sex Magic reveals so much more too, but here she’s telling us how to use sexual energy to manifest your dream life (yes, really!), why porn and social media (aka a high school reunion on steroids) may be hurting your love life, and the shocking reason serial cheaters keep cheating. Hint, Hint: it’s not about sex! Plus the big debate: Is monogamy still realistic? Dr. Laura’s take may surprise you. If you’re looking for

Maria’s back from Greece and this solo episode is packed with updates, reflections, and one seriously divine moment.

Hey, Heal Squad! In this Heal in 10, Judy Wilkins-Smith breaks down how your money patterns (scarcity, over-saving, guilt around spending) often aren’t yours at all. They’re inherited emotional blueprints, passed down through generations of family loyalty and survival mindset. Judy explains how to identify the moment a family belief took hold, how to rewrite it with conscious intention, and why spending, saving, and sharing from a place of joy allows money to flow—and grow! If you’ve ever struggled with money guilt or felt disconnected from abundance, this is your sign to break the cycle and create something new.

This week we explore the balance between leading with love vs anger, inspired by Miyagi-Do, Cobra Kai, and the wisdom to use both. We talk the duality within all of us—the part that leads with love and light, and the part that’s ready to fight when needed. It's not about choosing one, but learning how to integrate both.We also talk about the power of dreams—what they’re trying to show us, and how they often hold deeper truths about our past, our present, and our path forward. Our desire to be seen, the desire to help others rise, and the journey to stop over giving and start honoring your energy. And finally,  we talk all things: Letting Go. Based on the work of Dr. David Hawkins, we talk the ten steps to help release old stories and emotions that no longer serve us. It's not about doing more—it’s about feeling more, and releasing what’s been weighing you down. Remember: Real strength is quiet. Real healing is subtle. And just like the Winter Warlock, sometimes all it takes is one foot in front of the o

It’s a solo Kels episode this week and we’re comin’ to you live from the bathroom mirror ✨because we’re multitasking, getting glam for a Grammy Legends event, and sharing all the wellness wins from the week. Kelsey opens up about why betting on yourself is the ultimate self-care move, even when it’s inconvenient. She shares the mindset shift that gave her the confidence to post content again, the daily habit that’s helping her hair grow back, and the simple scalp tool that’s becoming a nighttime ritual. Also in the lineup: Baby botox hot takes, Max update, and a gentle reminder that confidence is a muscle—and posting is practice. Happy Regular Girl Saturday! xo, Kels

Yep, we fooled them again! It’s Regular Guy Friday. This week we reflect on breaking the hustle cycle, shifting from resentment to presence, and how leading with love (instead of Diet Coke) can actually change your life. We get into emotional energy levels—why shame keeps you stuck, anger gets you moving, and courage is where things finally start to lift. We talk all things ancestral patterns, limiting beliefs about hard work, and the surprising power of slowing down. Also: why blasting music through a demo job might be out, and inner peace might be in. And yes, even during a Reiki session, the most unexpected spiritual guest can show up—and he really wants to be on the team. RGF Bonus: A quick dream breakdown, emotional baseballs, and how renovating a house might just be a metaphor for renovating your life. 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

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re throwing it back with one of our most loved episodes featuring Dr. Laura Berman, renowned relationship expert, therapist, and best-selling author, just in time to get you prepped for her NEW episodes airing next week! Dr. Laura breaks down the real reason your love might not be landing—and how understanding your love language can completely transform the way you relate, not only in romantic partnerships but in friendships, family dynamics, and even with yourself. She also dives into the unique challenges of being an empath, how to stop absorbing other people’s energy, and the tools you need to set healthy emotional boundaries that protect your peace. This is your guide to reclaiming connection without losing yourself in the process… Enjoy, friends!! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Your love language is the key to feeling truly seen & appreciated. Learning how you naturally give and receive love can help you strengthen every relationship in your life. Empaths, you don’t have to

Hey Heal Squad! In Part 2 of our incredible conversation with Judy Wilkins-Smith, we go even deeper into how your subconscious mind, inherited beliefs, and emotional DNA may be running your life—until you choose to rewrite them. Judy introduces us to the real power of Genealogy 3.0, and how your family’s past (and even major world events!) still impact the way you think, feel, and respond today. She shares tools to help you identify the emotional blocks that aren’t even yours, and how to replace them with clear, emotionally charged visions of what you actually want. From rewiring generational scarcity, to navigating parenting patterns, to building new beliefs through visualization, this will help you stop living someone else’s story, and finally create your own. Whether you're feeling stuck, weighed down by inherited fear, or simply ready to level up, you’re gonna wanna hear this one. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Genealogy 3.0 goes deeper than DNA tests. Knowing where you come from is powerful, but un

Hey Heal Squad! Welcome to Part 1 of a special conversation with a familiar guest, Judy Wilkins-Smith, a leading expert in emotional DNA, systems work, and ancestral healing! Judy dives deep into how our unconscious family patterns (especially around money, fear, and identity) get passed down generation after generation. From emotional imprints to inherited beliefs, these “invisible loyalties” can keep us stuck in cycles of scarcity, self-sabotage, and even illness. This good news is, Judy explains how to recognize a generational pattern when it’s running your life, how to trace it back to its origin, and most importantly, how to shift it using elevated emotion and intentional language. We also explore how inherited trauma shapes your nervous system, how your relationship with money is rarely just yours, and why feeling safe is the starting point for real growth. This episode will change how you see your past AND give you tools to create a different future! Enjoy!!  HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Inherit

Hey, Heal Squad! The Roundtable is back, and this week we’re diving into two household staples that might be doing more harm than good: electric toothbrushes and microwaves.

Hey, Heal Squad! In this Heal in 10, Hannah Brown gets real about her health journey, revealing for the first time how chronic stress, PCOS, and a double uterus diagnosis impacted her body, hormones, and future fertility plans. She opens up about how ignoring stress was doing more damage than sugar ever could, the emotional toll of being dismissed by doctors, and how learning to listen to her body instead of pushing through changed everything…From strength training to blood sugar regulation to working with Dr. Amen and competing on Special Forces, Hannah walks us through the big shifts that helped her rebuild trust in her body—and herself. This episode is packed with validation and empowerment for anyone struggling with hormonal imbalance, fertility fear, or self-doubt.