Conversations With Maria Menounos

We’ve all had to rebuild these last few years, and it hasn’t been easy. Our way of life was flipped on its head overnight. And while we have made much progress, construction isn’t over just yet. Lucky for us, America’s Money Maven herself Patrice Washington teaches us how she was able to financially and mentally recover after losing her 7-figure business at 25 years old and what she learned from her journey. We learn the difference between knowledge and wisdom, the main thing that helped Patrice back up on her feet, the secret to cultivating great relationships, how to sustain wealth and so much more.  RESOURCES: Website: www.patricewashington.com  To work more with Patrice, she has multiple courses on her site!!

If you’re reading this, you’ve experienced trauma. We all have. Our entire way of being was flipped on its head 2 years ago, and still hasn't recovered. We were locked away and told not to leave our houses. It can feel hopeless, like there is no coming back from all that we have endured. We are here to tell you that is NOT true and that you can, in fact, thrive even while working through traumas. Lucky for us, author and spiritual leader Gabby Bernstein teaches how we can do just that. In today’s episode we go over: the difference between trauma with a “little t” and “big t,” and how both affect you equally. Why we must shift the shame around medication. The key to breaking addictive patterns. How trauma can affect your physical health. Gabby’s tips on handling dissociated memories. How to talk and comfort your inner child.  We hope you find this helpful and if you do, please share with someone you think could benefit. RESOURCES: Her new book, HAPPY DAYS is out NOW: https://gabbybernstein.com/happy-days-boo

Our guest today went from being a chiropractor to running a multi-million dollar global empire in just 2 years at the age of 25. BossBabe founder Danielle Canty shares how she was able to do that and how you can too with practical, tangible action steps. We learn the first steps to changing your mindset. How to never fail again. How you actually may be taking yourself out of the game, before even starting. The most effective way to overcome perfectionism. How to find a mentor when you are new to an industry. Our new favorite time-management hack (that Maria, Kelsey and Pooja started using immediately after the show!)…and so much more!  Get your notepads out, Heal Squad, Danielle drops a lot of easy-to-apply tools that you can implement TODAY!  RESOURCES: IG: @ daniellecanty and @ bossbabe.inc Website: www.bossbabe.com  Podcast: The BossBabe Podcast

On today’s show, Maria shares her experience of living with her parents and gives advice to anyone who is acting as caretaker right now. She also reveals her latest emotional breakthrough and the exercise she is doing to help her break that old pattern, that anyone can apply without having to go to therapy. Kelsey shares her stories from traveling alone in Europe, and she and Pooja share the key to make traveling alone more fun. We hope you enjoy it! 

From how to manifest your dreams to whether or not pets can be considered children, we talk about it all today, Heal Squad. Maria and Kelsey share their magic castle experiences (and Kelsey reveals which huge celeb she talked to there), Maria opens up about her pregnancy and surrogacy journey, and the three discuss the children vs. pets debate sparked by Pope Francis. Maria also reveals why being realistic will actually stop you from achieving your dreams.  Plus, Kelsey shares her latest Macy’s find. She has been looking for this for a while and finally found the perfect one at Macy’s. Let us know what you’d like to see on Maria’s personally curated page. If you are looking for spring dresses or new boots, let us know at info@bettertogetherwithmaria.com and Maria will shift through the site for the perfect products! And as a reminder, if you are going to shop at the store, please go through our landing page www.macys.com/bettertogether. Even if you don’t buy anything from the page itself, it still helps if y

Hold up, hold up - you can manifest your dream partner?!? Relationship Expert Dr. Laura Berman drops this gem on today’s episode and reveals the physics behind how you can actually think your dream man or woman into existence. Yup, it’s true. And for those who have a boo, Dr. Berman shares tangible tips on how to strengthen your relationship, especially when it comes to communicating your needs.  As a bonus, Maria and Kelsey share their Super Bowl weekend experience and all of the celebrity parties they attended (including the exclusive Sports Illustrated event)!  RESOURCES: IG: @drlauraberman Podcast: The Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman Website: drlauraberman.com

Ever wonder why you keep going after the people with glaring red flags? Or why your current relationship may be having problems and you don’t know where they stem from? Well Human Connection Special Mark Groves is going to explain all of that and more on today’s episode. We talk: why we attracted to people who hurt us like our parents. The trait that Mark has seen in all successful relationships. How to use a breakup constructively. Advice for over-functioners. Why relationships often lose “the spark” and how to rekindle it. We go in deep, Heal Squad, so get your notebooks out! RESOURCES: IG: @createthelove Website: www.createthelove.com  Podcast: Create The Love: Making Your Heart Make Sense https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-groves-podcast/id1282044290

Happy Valentine’s Day, Heal Squad! Today, the girls sit down and chat about their love lives, past and present and (possibly) future. We also talk: Maria’s new fashion obsessions. Her latest self-tanner find. Why Maria needed a bodyguard growing up, but not for the reason you may think. Pooja’s high school drama. Why Kelsey needs a 2rd or 3rd string NFL player. The surprising celebrity athlete that hit on Maria. How Maria knew Keven was the one. Why astrology says you may find your soulmate in the next few days… and much more!  We love you Heal Squad and hope you have an amazing holiday. And even if you don’t have someone to spend it with, you won’t be alone because we are your valentines! We are sending you all virtual chocolates, flowers, and hugs

Defining psychic attacks, JOMO, generational toxicities, vampire herd immunity and 'fatheads.' Explaining how narcissists killi truth tellers, anger can prompt positive action, energy exchanges lead to depression and mental illness and how biofeedback and kinesiology can detect. Plus the important stuff: Kev humble brags, Friday name drops, and the difference between Millenial and Gen Z IG posts. Plus an RGF bonus: more news on the drifter throwback TV series Kels, Kev and Pooj are working on. #QuantumLeap #HighwaytoHeaven #theFugitive #KweenzOntheGo  Have a #Krisp superbowl weekend, Kweenz!

On today’s show, the Better Together girls sit down and talk about everything from mental health to safety in ride sharing to navigating friendships speed bumps. The team also shares their Valentine’s Day plans, or lack thereof… But it’s ok! We are each other’s Valentine’s, Heal Squad. They also chat about their Macy’s favs right now as Maria has updated her personally-curated page with items that she loves. She even got her Super Bowl party dress from Macy’s (PS - you can find it on her page)! You can find all of her latest finds on www.macys.com/bettertogether. And if you have anything you want to see, like more loungewear or cute going out tops, let us know by emailing info@bettertogetherwithmaria.com with the subject line “Macy’s Suggestion.”  RESOURCES: As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support and we are so excited because we love them. If you do make any purchases there please do us a favor and shop through our link www.macys.com/bettertogether. Even if you don’t purchase anything on the p

‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas' is now one of Better Together’s new favorite documentaries and thanks to our amazing producer Kelsey, we were able to snag the director herself for an interview! Becky Read is a brilliant Emmy-nominated director however, her success hasn’t come without its hardships. From overcoming creative blocks to preventing burn out, she shares a lot of valuable advice on how she maintains a healthy, work-life balance. Plus, she reveals some BTS secrets, how the stars were off-screen and even discloses the crazy stories she has from set (like how someone drove through a carwash with a Christmas tree attached to it?!) RESOURCES: Watch ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas on Apple TV now: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/twas-the-fight-before-christmas/

You may know JoAnna Garcia Swisher from her role as Sam in “Are You Afraid of The Dark?” or Cheyenne in “Reba” or most recently, Maddie Townsend from Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias,” but in our interview we see a different side of the actress. Maria and the star sit down and discuss their shared experience of losing a parent, or in JoAnna’s case two parents and a grandparent, during COVID and reveal what helped them get through the grief. 

Heal Squad, we present to you our latest Better Together segment “Ask Maria Mondays” where Maria answers YOUR questions! For all of you “Ask the Manager Mondays” fans out there, we are on the verge of getting canceled so if you want us back on air, make sure to mention that in your reviews ;) Today is jam packed with lessons, so get your notebooks out. The proven, simple technique Maria’s uses to release anger. The one thing Maria did that she accredits all of her success to. The “easy” one-liner you can use to stand up to a bully. People come into your life for this reason. What to ask yourself when you are on the verge of quitting. How to deal with grief on the days it just hits harder.   On a lighter note, Maria almost threw up next to Al Rocker on “The Today Show”? Kelsey is dating One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan?! Maria saw which international super star’s bare butt?!? All of that and more on today’s episode!

Here's why you wrongly 'explain' your side of the story. Here's why you wrongly 'explain' your true life dreams and goals. Here's why you shouldn't ever do, either. Here's why your explaining is you negotiating and why you shouldn't do that, either. Here's how anger can be the catalyst to remedy. Here's one reason suicides occur. Here's the sacrifice you make for acceptance. Here's a method to apply when you have a lot to do yet feel too overwhelmed. Here's the 90 day rule to apply when de-hoarding. Here's the 'back to one' process before sleep to insure a better morning. Here's to 'the minimalists' and the 'Daily Stoic.' Here's to why 'Ask the Manager Mondays' was launched and why it has been cancelled. Here's to all of us who try but never know why. Here's emulating one of those old TV series where the character travels town to town, helping others, searching for greater things may be a fine option. Listen through for RGF bonus material. Bye Betches.

On today’s episode, Maria sits down with the team to talk about her new website www.mariamenounos.com!!! She shares what you can expect and how the site will serve as a resource for you to come to for tools and advice on how to improve in all areas of life. We have so many shows and we know that it can be hard to absorb all of the amazing lessons we learn from our experts, which is why we have pulled the biggest takeaways from each episode and compiled them in blog form. Maria will also be consistently blogging about her newest favorite lifestyle and fashion finds, so keep an eye out for those!  Lastly, Maria shares her latest Macy’s obsessions!  As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support and we are so excited because we love them! Please support us by using our link if you do make any purchases on the site. It really helps us!  www.macys.com/bettertogether 

What major world event is happening to the U.S. this month? Mercury is in retrograde, what does that mean for you? What happens to life after death? All of these questions and more are answered in part 2 of our interview with world-renowned astrologer and psychic medium Jessica Lanyadoo. And as a bonus, she even reads Maria’s chart on the show… you don’t want to miss it! RESOURCES:  Podcast: Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-of-a-podcast-astrology-advice-with-jessica-lanyadoo/id1422483488  Website: www.lovelanyadoo.com  IG: @ jessica_lanyadoo  

Today we chat with world-renowned Astrologer and Psychic Medium Jessica Lanyadoo about HOW to lean into your psychic abilities, refine your intuition and THEN we will be talking about what the next couple of months look like astrologically … and Maria might even get a reading… you don’t want to miss it.  RESOURCES:  HOST OF Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo - on Apple Podcast  Website: www.lovelanyadoo.com  IG: @ jessica_lanyadoo 

Why is it easier to uphold promises to others instead of ourselves? What is mental violence? What are self fulfilling prophecies and how do we manifest them. When is shame a good thing? When did Maria know she 'made it' and what's the REAL story behind her getting there. Why work hard play hard may be a myth? What is the best natural remedy for preventing disease and prolonging life? Why focus on process over results creates wins and why focus on goals creates losses and how habits make up the process? Announcements on the new MariaMenounos.com, a Sunday show and our PSA movie to win the war on drugs must be produced by the Better Together Players.

When the people that matter mind and when to pay no mind to those that don't. When farmers lecture pigs. When you value process over results. When addictions help you. When working less does more. When you do half the work for your therapist. When the rules of the game are harder for some. When you make time as important as currency. When you spend more time to suss game peep game then get love bombed and ghosted. When West Elm Caleb, or any Hinge guy, makes you a playlist. When Johnny Thunder replaces Ava Max on days you don't feel like a #Kween. Bye Betches. #johnnythunders

Our thoughts control our reality? Today Maria shares what she learned from the course “The Formula” by Dr. Joe Dispenza, a man who literally healed his back with his mind when doctors said he would need surgery if he ever wanted to walk again. Maria is early in his course but what she learned thus far has relieved her life-long TMJ and subsided her security fears. For anyone looking to change their negative thought patterns, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: The Better Together Macy’s Link: www.macys.com/bettertogether Listen to Joe’s episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQmlDAzm_NA  Check out “The Formula” here: https://drjoedispenza.com/products/the-formula-online-course-by-dr-joe-dispenza