Conversations With Maria Menounos

Hey Heal Squad! Today Maria is joined by actor, teacher, and author Josh Pais to dive into one of the most misunderstood parts of being human: our emotions. Josh shares how the nervous system actually works under pressure, why your anxiety might be trying to help you, and how to stop suppressing what you feel so you can show up more confidently, creatively, and authentically in every area of life. He explains why nervousness isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong, it’s energy your body is giving you to rise to the moment. PLUS, we talk about how perfectionism and managing emotions leads to exhaustion, self-judgment, and burnout, and how simply feeling your physical sensations can free tension, unlock creativity, and increase presence. Josh shares his favorite tools from his new book Lose Your Mind, including the 7–12 second rule, how to get back into your body when your thoughts spiral, and a simple daily practice to build emotional tolerance and break the myth of “good vs. bad” feelings. If you overthin