Conversations With Maria Menounos

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