Conversations With Maria Menounos

Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Set Up, life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore what happens when you step outside the roles others have cast you in. Maybe you’ve always been the peacemaker, the responsible one, the one who holds it all together. But what if that “box” is actually holding you back? We unpack how family systems often resist change, especially when you stop playing the part that keeps the dysfunction spinning. We talk about protecting your energy, reclaiming your joy, and surrounding yourself with people who see your whole self, not just the role you play. From building boundaries to breaking patterns, it’s time to choose what fuels you, not what placates them. Like a family merry-go-round, they may panic when you hop off, but don’t let that drag you back. Their limits aren’t yours. Stand tall, breathe deep, and follow what lights you up. Remember, the box was never real. And nothing here is permanent…except change. Let go and be present. Have a