

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos
Heal Squad
Your go-to, daily podcast for taking control of your health. Hosted by Maria Menounos, 2x New York Times bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and global leader in health. After surviving a brain tumor, pancreatic cancer, developing diabetes, battling infertility, and caregiving for her mother during her own fight with a brain tumor, Maria turned her personal health journey into the fuel that is changing how the world approaches health for the better. She brings together the top experts, thought leaders and inspiring healing stories to create a space for health exploration. Whatever health journey you’re on, we’re here to guide you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and take a proactive role in your physical, emotional, and spiritual health—because healing is possible and it happens here.Connect with Heal Squadhttps://www.patreon.com/HealSquadhttps://www.instagram.com/healsquad/https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmariahttps://www.youtube.com/@mariamenounos
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Dec 1, 2021 • 1h 2min
379. How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You & Overcome Guilt with Former NFL Athlete & Motivational Speaker Anthony Trucks
On today’s episode, Anthony Trucks sits down with Better Together’s back-up quarterback for an incredibly moving interview FULL of so many “aha” moments and breakthroughs. We talk how to navigate relationships and how forgiving those who have wronged you can actually be healing. Anthony also teaches us how to eliminate guilt and create a work-life harmony that will lead us towards creating a more balanced, well-rounded life.
Resources:
Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/
Buy Anthony’s book here: https://identityshiftbook.com/
IG: @anthonytrucks
Listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aww-shift/id1453722690
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Nov 30, 2021 • 41min
378. How to Overcome Past Demons To Find Happiness and Success with Former NFL Athlete & Motivational Speaker Anthony Trucks
Our guest today teaches us how to make shift happen!!! You heard that right. Former NFL athlete, American Ninja Warrior and international speaker Anthony Trucks uses cutting edge science and psychology to help you reach your full potential so that you can elevate your life and business.
After being given away to foster care at 3 years old, suffering abuse from his foster parents, being adopted into an all-white family at 14, losing his NFL career to an injury and much more, Anthony had to learn how to shift and adapt from a very young age. Now, he teaches us how to do the same. In this episode, we learn the 3 steps you can take to make shifts in our own lives.
This extremely emotional and vulnerable episode is a must-watch, especially if you feel stuck. Please share with anyone you think would benefit.
RESOURCES:
Website: https://anthonytrucks.com/
Buy Anthony’s book here: https://identityshiftbook.com/
IG: @anthonytrucks
Listen to his podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aww-shift/id1453722690
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Nov 29, 2021 • 39min
377. Identifying and Ending Toxic Friendships
On today’s episode, Maria and Kelsey talk about some trouble they have had or are currently having with people they consider close friends. Maria gives Kelsey advice on how to handle her specific situation and also shares wisdom that will help anyone who has dealt with disappointment in friendships. We also talk about how to re-prioritize YOU and those closest to you.
For anyone who struggled with toxic friends, this episode is for you. If this helped you in anyway, please like and comment.
RESOURCES:
Link to our episode with Shauna Niequist: https://youtu.be/pbbB-aSsA7E
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Nov 26, 2021 • 1h 16min
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 42: Gratitude: A Choice and Your Best Medicine
Hay Kweenz, Happy Scamsgiving weekend and Happier Black Friday! Be grateful for the bad things in your life along with the good and watch this happen. The best thing about many of your friends and family may be you. This the best way to deal with being ghosted. Watch the new director's cut of Rocky 4 on Amazon. Bye Betches.
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Nov 24, 2021 • 58min
376. Heal Yourself: Practical, Free Tools for Self-Healing w/ The Holistic Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera
In part two of our interview with Dr. Nicole LePera aka the Holistic Psychologist, Nicole breaks down how to form a healthy, lasting relationship. We go into how your childhood trauma can carry into adulthood and how that can negatively affect your relationships. We also discuss codependency (and how to break free from it) and trauma bonds. Luckily, Nicole teaches us how we can start to reverse these unhealthy habits and shares easy to apply, practical tools that will help you on your healing journey.
If you are struggling from any sort of anxiety or depression, or if you are having trouble in your relationships and don’t know why, this is the episode for you. We hope you learn as much as we did. And if you did, please make sure to like and comment :)
RESOURCES:
Self Healer Circle - opening enrollment soon - can sign up for waitlist now: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/waitlist/
Website: www.theholisticpsychologist.com
IG: @the.holistic.psychologist
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Nov 23, 2021 • 1h 14min
375. Secrets To A Healthy, Successful Relationship + Stop Being Codependent w/ Dr. Nicole LePera aka The Holistic Psychologist
In part one of our interview with Dr. Nicole LePera aka the Holistic Psychologist, Nicole breaks down how to form a healthy, lasting relationship. We go into how your childhood trauma can carry into adulthood and how that can negatively affect your relationships. We also discuss codependency (and how to break free from it) and trauma bonds. Luckily, Nicole teaches us how we can start to reverse these unhealthy habits and shares easy to apply, practical tools that will help you on your healing journey.
If you are struggling from any sort of anxiety or depression, or if you are having trouble in your relationships and don’t know why, this is the episode for you. We hope you learn as much as we did. And if you did, please make sure to like and comment :)
RESOURCES:
Self Healer Circle - opening enrollment soon - can sign up for waitlist now: https://theholisticpsychologist.com/waitlist/
Website: www.theholisticpsychologist.com
IG: @the.holistic.psychologist
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Nov 22, 2021 • 55min
374. Party Planning 101: How To Plan The Perfect Party
Anyone who knows Maria knows she plans the BEST parties. Seriously. She is known for her legendary throwdowns and today, she reveals ALL of her party planning secrets and tips. From preventing noise complaints from neighbors to picking the music to arranging the food and drinks (yes, even placement is important), you are guaranteed to come out of this episode fully-equipped and ready to plan the perfect get-together. The team also discusses their Thanksgiving plans and shares how they are going to spend their holidays.
We hope you enjoyed this episode! If you did, please give it a thumbs up and share your favorite part in the comment section :)
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Nov 19, 2021 • 1h 27min
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 41: Bday Edition & the Power of Negative Visualization
Hey Kweenz, it's Regular Guy Friday Burf-day Edition where Kev discusses how to find meaning in the day and also that...we don't control what happens but we do control this. How we react to 'this' dictates how our lives will end up. Be less reachable, have more success and happiness. Why setbacks are 'chosen' for you and better when they happen to you. That moment between stimulus and response. The mindset needed in all decisions in order to be most productive. The Daily Stoic is a must watch on YouTube. Rocky vs Drago is a must watch on Amazon. The former inspires you on how to move forward in life, the latter inspires you to go back and make things right. Both teach us, it's never too late. Regulars Guy and Gal vacation tips, cool moms who make out with frat boys and going home for the holidays while you can. Bye Betches!
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Nov 18, 2021 • 51min
373. Dealing with Anxiety and Bullying in the Age of Social Media with Content Creator and TikTok phenomenon Rod
On today’s show, Kev aka Mr. Maria Menounos sits down with TikTok star Rod to talk about anxiety and bullying and their tools to overcome it, especially in the age of social media. Rod posts to his 1.1 million followers on TikTok daily, leaving him vulnerable to the not-so-nice side of the Internet. As a result, he has dealt with online toxicity and even bullying, something many can relate to. Luckily, Rod shares the tools he has learned to combat this negativity and keep a healthy mindset!
For anyone suffering with anxiety or who knows someone dealing with it, this episode is for you.
RESOURCES:
@justme.rod on TikTok and IG
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Nov 17, 2021 • 1h 17min
372. Alyson Stoner: The Struggles of Leaving Hollywood & Her Personal Journey To Mental Health Advocacy
Chances are you may recognize today’s guest Alyson Stoner from one of her many roles on the Disney Channel and other blockbuster hits like the Cheaper By The Dozen franchise, Camp Rock, Step-Up or from Missy Elliott’s music video for “Work It.” Well today, the former child super-star sits down with Maria to talk about how she navigated the industry, the struggles she faced as she transitioned out of Hollywood, the steps she took to successfully start over and her journey to mental health advocacy. We especially dive deep into the mind-body connection, which is the basis of Alyson’s business! Her company “Movement Genius” is a radically inclusive platform that uses movement to improve emotional and mental health.
This is such a powerful and emotional interview and we hope you all enjoy it. If you do, please let us know by liking this video and commenting what your favorite part of the episode is!
RESOURCES:
**This gets our audience a free 30-day trial of Movement Genius, plus the Mind Body Pride book and Mind Body Movement book.
Direct link: https://www.movementgenius.com/offers/oQSgLodB?coupon_code=MARIA
Code: MARIA
Website: www.alysonstoner.com
Affirmations Albums - www.alysonstoner.com/affirmations
‘Mind Body Pride Book - The 7 Step Guide for Deeper Inner Connection’: https://www.alysonstoner.com/e-book-landing-page
Movement Genius: https://www.movementgenius.com/
IG: @alysonstoner & @movementgenius
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