

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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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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Nov 16, 2021 • 59min
371. Country Music’s Cody Alan on Coming Out at 30 Years Old and Becoming His Most Authentic Self
Cody Alan is as beloved by the Nashville stars he covers as he is by millions of country fans. As Host and Executive Producer of CMT Radio, listeners hear Cody daily on more than 200 radio stations. Cody is Country’s Renaissance Man.
In 2017, Cody came out in a very public way and in turn has helped so many others. Today, Keven and Cody discuss his new book “Hear’s the Thing,” where he gives us an all-access pass into his life. He talks about his coming out experience (and how he told his ex-wife, children, and parents) and offers advice to those who are stuck in a similar situation he was in. The two also talk about the future of the country-music industry and how in any business, more diversity equals more success.
Cody’s positivity and spirit is a breath of fresh air whose story will inspire you to embrace your authentic self, no matter your sexual orientation.
RESOURCES:
Cody’s book, Hear’s The Thing, Lessons on Listening, Life & Love: https://www.amazon.com/Hears-Thing-Lessons-Listening-Life/dp/078524915X
IG: @codyalan
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Nov 15, 2021 • 1h 9min
370. The Ultimate Italy Vacation Guide, Travel Tips and The Best Packing Hack
Maria Menounos is talking about her recent “work-cation” with hubby, Keven Undergaro. The duo went overseas for some work Maria was doing with MTV and then stayed an extra week and explored. They went to Amsterdam and then popped around Italy before coming home. Maria recounts her trip, the lessons she learned along the way, some of her favorite spots, meals and stories ANDDDD she also dives into some packing and travel hacks she learned and will forever use. She shares European fashion secrets and says she thinks she has never, EVER in her life packed better for a trip...and (like no one ever does) she wore everything she brought!!! She shares her secrets with us today :)
Links:
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https://www.instagram.com/bettertogetherwithmaria/
**Travel Agents: https://www.instagram.com/creations_worldconcierge
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Nov 13, 2021 • 16min
Potluck Saturday! First Customer Follies...
As you know by now Heal Squad, anything can happen on Pot Luck Saturday. This Saturday proved it yet again as Maria and Keven stumble upon a grand opening of a major chain and find themselves being THE first customers. More proof dreams CAN come true and that anything and we mean ANYTHING can happen on Pot Luck Saturday.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Nov 12, 2021 • 1h 39min
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 40: How Anger Works for You and the Need to Work for Yourself
Hey Kweenz we fooled them again and made it back to good old Regular Guy Friday. What kind of woman can only succeed in their own business? How the wild animals we love most reveal so much about who we really are. How anger could be the spark to your healing and overcoming. Visit a small sushi joint in the valley and you may randomly see not one but two TV icons. Bonus: How Bhad Baby and Ava Max have great songs to pregame to but WHICH is better to listen to when heading to the clubs? Bye B's. #krisp
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