Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

YouTube: https://youtu.be/wnf1MYs2nck From the Manson Family and Sharron Tate to El Chappo and Sean Penn, this former Good Day LA host and current badass extraordinaire, Jillian Barberie sat down with Better Together and the Heal Squad to discuss...well, everything. We thought this would be a conversation about her life, career and health journey, but it was SO much more than that. Jillian's wit, interviews and commentary were the go-to morning viewing for not only LA residents, but also every celebrity in Hollywood..additionally she kept crowds informed and entertained as the weather girl for FOX NFL Sunday. BUT aside from those fabulous gigs, Jillian had a few other cases she was tending to...whether it was supporting her friend Debra Tate, sister of Sharron Tate, and their family in the years following the Manson Family murders, experiencing 6 degrees of El Chappo, being a regular on the Howard Stern Show, beating cancer, being a single mom, combatting Hollywood and workplace toxicity, paying ‘pal-amony’ or selling great merch on HSN, Jillian is one of the most incredible and coolest people on the planet with so much life experience and advice to offer. SO much to offer that we had to make this two parts...so enjoy part 1 of this 2 part interview! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hay Kweenz! We did it again. We Regular Guys and Gals made it to another Friday to discuss the usual variety of important and not so important topics.This week's RGF included discussion on seeing friends differently when you begin to evolve and other challenges involved. Kev shared a spark-note therapy session and formula to apply to 'said friends.' Winston Churchill taught us how we negotiate with others when we don't even know it and they do! The tale of the scorpion and frog came up as Kev and Kels bantered about those who just can't help but be who they are (scorpions) and how to be aware of the scorpions lurking in our own lives. Kelsey discussed acupuncture and seeing light. Just when it seemed like smooth sailing, Kelsey confessed to creating the term 'bish' (short for bitch) which horrified Kev who reminded us of 'Kweenz Rules' and the amendment that Kweenz don't lead, they follow! Kels recovered by offering a new, popular Kween term and re-taught us about snapping, roses, thorns and bunny ears. Kev discussed what being 'Krisp' means and how popular the term is with the kids on IG. The two debated the need for adding a Gen Z Kween to RGF to help them with Kween speak updates as well as an expert in Kween studies, overall. Exacerbated, Kev revealed he only has two RGF shows left of content in him and how moving to Vegas to drink oneself to oblivion may not be the worst option. Yes, it was one of the most relevant, clear and important RGF episodes to date and no, Kels and Kev did NOT screw up their sign off: Bye Betches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DJYcQQG-R9s On today’s episode, Keven, Kelsey, and our new team member Pooja discuss the role reversal that occurs when the child begins to look after the parent. Both Maria and Keven have experienced this first hand, having taken care of their own ailing parents. Though, their cases are not unique and at one point or another, most of us will have to take on the role of caretaker. However, as Keven reminds us, those that have good, loving parents have a responsibility to be there for them, especially in times of need. And lastly, if you are lucky enough to still have your parents around, show them some love. Call them, give them a hug, or do anything that shows your parents that you appreciate everything they do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/11oCYuAZasQ Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author of Essentialism, sat down with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Greg taught us how overthinking leads to clutter and less mental energy, and emphasized that we must declutter our brains. We discussed burnout and how there are only two types of people in the world right now, those who are burnt out and those who acknowledge they are burnt out. Greg gives us tools on how to spot burnout and teaches us that past a certain point, working harder leads to negative results...it’s not worth the burnout. We learned that through journaling, making our chores fun and giving them purpose, being more present and CHOOSING to take the lighter vs the heaver path we can all start to live a more effortless life. Greg teaches us that instead of saying “how can I work harder to get better results?” say “how can I achieve better results by making it more effortless?” We also discuss the power of having the ‘courage to be rubbish’ or not being held down by perfectionism, which is crucial to living more effortlessly. Greg had so many incredible lessons and life hacks we had to make it a two-part episode. So please enjoy part two! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lr3rMmZGu-Y Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author of Essentialism, sat down with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Greg taught us how overthinking leads to clutter and less mental energy, and emphasized that we must declutter our brains. We discussed burnout and how there are only two types of people in the world right now, those who are burnt out and those who acknowledge they are burnt out. Greg gives us tools on how to spot burnout and teaches us that past a certain point, working harder leads to negative results...it’s not worth the burnout. We learned that through journaling, making our chores fun and giving them purpose, being more present and CHOOSING to take the lighter vs the heaver path we can all start to live a more effortless life. Greg teaches us that instead of saying “how can I work harder to get better results?” say “how can I achieve better results by making it more effortless?” We also discuss the power of having the ‘courage to be rubbish’ or not being held down by perfectionism, which is crucial to living more effortlessly. Greg had so many incredible lessons and life hacks we had to make it a two-part episode. So please enjoy part one and stick around for part two :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcSvKz8DdQA The wonderfully witty and talented Youtube, Instagram and Tik Tok star, Hannah Stocking, sat in with the Heal Squad to discuss her life's journey from straight A med student and collegiate volleyball player to mega successful influencer and comedic performer. Hannah opens up on how the extreme career pivot happened, including her interactions with King Bach. She reveals the work ethic and mindset she had to apply and still does as well as how the same work ethic paid off though high school and college. She discusses her love of Mom and Dad as well as the key principles instilled in her along with her getting Covid not once but twice! Hannah dishes on acting aspirations while promoting her new film, Vanishing, and teasing a return to working in science one day. She even clued us in on what it's like to watch movies and go to dinner with her friends and how they restrict phone use! Without even trying, Hannah provides a blueprint for success and happiness for all of us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

HAAYYYYY KWEENZ!! That’s right…we made it…it’s FRIYAY aka YOUR day!  It’s definitely not been an easy week for Kev and Kels, but connecting with fellow Regular Guys and Gals always makes it better. This episode is VERY important as Kelsey teaches us some new, and dare we say, vital Kween lingo: words, hand gestures, head movements and all.  Yass Kween.   Kev updates us on the passing of his mother-in-law, reminding us about how funerals are for the living.  Losers love limbo but sometimes winners are forced into limbo. Kev relays his proven daily formula to making limbo work for you.  Kev's limbo process led him to a cemetery and a gravesite marked 'Mr. Christmas.'  Hmmmmm. It all makes sense when you hear the story.  Unfortunately we failed you all and didn’t end the show with ‘byeeee beeetches’ but will you all give us a pass this week? LOVE U KWEENZ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/a0UB5bILWVE DeVon Franklin, award-winning producer, New York Times best-selling author and renowned motivational speaker sat in with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Live Free: Exceed Your Highest Expectations. DeVon talked with us about managing our expectations; we must manage them or they will manage us. Whether it’s societal expectations, expectations we have of ourselves, our loved ones, our bosses, you NAME it...we are letting all these expectations run the show! If we want to fully live our destinies and live FREE we must let go of expectations, they are the weights holding us down. DeVon also helped us with how to cultivate hope and reminded us that pain is the greatest catalyst for change. We are so grateful for all of DeVon's incredible lessons, and hope that you gain some incredible tips, tricks and tools too. Let’s all learn to manage our expectations so we can live the life we are really supposed to live! Find DeVon’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Free-Exceed-Wildest-Expectations/dp/0063031175 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hh4AvdT_JU0 Vanderpump Rules fan favorite, Lala Kent sat in with the Heal Squad to discuss her new book, Give Them Lala. The book, which she dedicated to “those courageous enough to be themselves” is a raw and vulnerable look into her life - from her younger years to now. Born Lauren Burningham in Salt Lake City, Utah, this talented girl always had big dreams. Even though she was constantly picked on and bullied throughout adolescence, Lauren didn’t let that deter her from her end goal - to be an actress. Lauren made the move to Hollywood where she would face her fair share of difficulties, including her own awful “Me Too” moment from a slimy agent, an abortion, slut shaming by her own Vanderpump cast members and fans, and more..It wasn’t long that dropped the name Lauren and took on the name and persona of Lala Kent, Lala which she viewed as her “armor” that would protect her from all the hate. Lala Kent is such an evolved, beautiful soul and friend and we are so grateful to have her on the show and excited for you to all hear her incredible story. Find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Untitled-LK-Be-Confirmed-Gallery/dp/1982153849 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WYNFOhD0Jl4 Dr. Caroline Leaf, best selling author and physician whose innovative work and research has led to the successful treatments of ADD, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression and so much more sat in with the Heal Squad for a two part interview.  Dr. Leaf shares the science behind rewiring our brains  and how our brains and mental thoughts lead to over 90% of our physical ailments and even age us.  Dr. Leaf shares her 63 day, five step method to rewiring our brains to eliminate anxiety, depression, bad habits, shame and more.  She also discusses how you can rewire the brain for positive actions and occurrences.  This may be one of the most powerful interviews yet as if a brain can truly be rewired imagine all the positive things that can come and the negative things that can be averted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support