

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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Oct 27, 2020 • 1h 9min
165. How Ending Relationships Is STILL An Act Of Love w/ Mike Johnson
Bachelor Nation is STILL upset that the franchise passed on the opportunity for Mike Johnson to become America's Bachelor, but he's doing JUST fine.
Fresh of the heals of a new book publication, Mike has never been better, and today, he discusses his journey to self-love, practical ways that we can achieve that self-love, and why he chose to get SO vulnerable in his new book.
And of course, we HAD to talk Bachelor. Mike weighs in on the new season, and when I say he weighs in, I mean he WEIGHS in. It gets juicy, and you have to tune in to make sure you get your fill.
If you liked today's show, make SURE you share it with your favorite Bachelor obsessed friend, and watch Better Together w/ Maria Menounos every day for more!
RESOURCES:
Mike's Socials: @Mike_Johnson
Mike's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Love-Want-Mike-Johnson-ebook/dp/B08F78Y8FV
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Oct 26, 2020 • 1h 10min
164. How To Stop Pushing Everyone Away
Who else watched #Borat this weekend?!
The new movie was BONKERS, and we talk all about that #MoonDance from the new movie featuring a never-better @SaschaBaronCohen. Are you a @Borat fan? After having seen the movie, I know I'd NEVER take advice from @Borat, but what about other people in your life? (See what I did there?)
I'm all about taking advice, but you need to remember WHO you're taking advice from as you make decisions. We talk ALL about that on the show today, and it's a can't-miss episode!
Finally, it's our time-honored #GoodNewsMonday, courtesy of @GoodNews_Movement, so make sure you tune in!
Click the link in my bio to SUBSCRIBE on YouTube & Apple Podcast so you never miss a show, and share with people who need to hear this!
RESOURCES:
Homelessness Fund: https://endhomelessness.org/
A Very Covid Christmas Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christmas-starts-in-august-podcast-episode-one/id1477764455?i=1000447772348
Watch Borat 2: https://www.amazon.com/Borat-Subsequent-Moviefilm-Sacha-Baron/dp/B08K3SDZJ9
Watch The Push: https://www.netflix.com/title/80220000
Shauna Niequest: https://podcasts.apple.com/bw/podcast/better-together-with-maria-menounos/id1320060107
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Oct 22, 2020 • 33min
163. Easy, Healthy Eating Swaps & Other Takeaways From The Week
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How many of us REALLY think about what we're putting in our body?
@DrKristiFunk says it's a matter of life and death, and this week she BLEW our minds with some of the wild stats around dairy, and it's cancer-fueling properties! Today, we discuss some of #KritiFunk's most important takeaways, and discuss the SMALL incremental changes we're incorporating into our lives. It could be #vegan cheese, it could be organic wine, but YOU can get better too, i'll show you it's not as hard as we all think!! It's time for you to take control of your life and health, and stand up for yourself, and @GretchenCarlson (our Wednesday guest!) has a LOT to say on the subject.
Also, we have a very important conversation about #VSCOGirl culture, and ask an important question - now that I bought a #hydroflask, am I A #VSCO GIRL!?
Subscribe to my YouTube and @BetterTogetherWithMaria on Apple Podcasts so you never miss a show!!!
RESOURCES:
John Mulnaey Talks VSCO Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeOtElDyrgs
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Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 20min
162. 3 Steps To Stand Up To Any Bully w/ Gretchen Carlson
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Five years ago, the phrase #MeToo meant something completely different than it does today, and a lot of that has to do with @GretchenCarlson, the TV personality and well-known host famously launched FOX's sexual harassment investigation against Roger Ailes, and is now considered a major catalyst for the profound workplace reform that has swept across global offices.
In the interview, Gretchen and I discuss the reasons women are often afraid to step up, why Gretchen's new cause is dismantling the toxic NDA infrastructure that keeps women silent, and the main reason she chose to tell her truth, despite being the ONLY one to come forward at FOX when she did.This is a must listen episode for ANYONE.
We can all grow and learn from Gretchen. Courage is contagious as she says, so share with a friend, we ALL need to hear this.Share with someone who loved the movie @Bombshell as much as I did... and make sure you listen for Gretchen's Bombshell #2 she drops...!! For the full show, click my link in bio and SUBSCRIBE on Youtube and Apple Podcast!
RESOURCES:
Gretchen's Website: https://www.gretchencarlson.com/
Lift Our Voices: https://www.liftourvoices.org/
"Get The News" Podcast: https://quakemedia.com/
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Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 8min
161. How & Why Dairy Is Causing A Cancer Pandemic w/ Dr. Kristi Funk
Do you consider "Dairy Queen" both a soft serve chain, and a perfect descriptor of your relationship to cheese?
If so, I'm about to give you some tough love in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. @DrKristiFunk, one of the world's leading experts in Breast cancer research and prevention, says that diary is one of the worst cancer fuels we can be putting in our body. Yep, and the CONNECTION between our dairy-obsessed culture and the motives of our very government will make your jaw drop.
But it's not ALL bad news. Dr. Funk has some amazing milk alternatives, like soy, almond, and cashew, and says that ONE of those alternatives literally causes cancer cells to commit suicide! Which milk option? You'll have to tune into see.Tag your cheese obsessed friend below ,
because they HAVE to hear the truth! And make sure you subscribe on YouTube for the full show! (Link in Bio!)
RESOURCES:
Dr. Funk's Website
Pink Lotus Affiliate Store Link!: https://pinklotus.com/elements?r=268
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Oct 19, 2020 • 1h 7min
160. When Are YOU Going To Matter? How To Stop Doing Everything For Everyone ELSE.
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Are you living a life where YOU actually matter?
It may seem obvious, but very few our actually living our life for ourselves. We may be accomplish goals to please our parents, or our friends, or even those toxic people in our life who we STILL seek constant approval from.
Well, it's time to quit! As we approach the holiday's I have amazing advice for you to prioritize your needs, make YOURSELF matter, and in turn, be the best you can be for the others who matter in your life!
If you see a friend who is bending over backwards for others, but deserves some time for themselves, share this episode with them now, and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube (link in Bio!)
RESOURCES:
Better Together INSTAGRAM: @BetterTogetherWithMaria
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Oct 15, 2020 • 50min
159. How To Let Go Of Your Addiction To People Pleasing
Are you exhausted by having to please others?
@JaeRae will set you straight! She was one of TWO amazing guests featured this week (in addition to the incredible @AllyBrooke) who gave us amazing advice about how to let go of our people pleasing addiction. Remember, people pleasing is just US trying to control other people (thanks to Dr. Nicole LaPera @TheHolisticPsychologist for that tip!)
We're recapping ALL of those amazing breakthroughs and how we are implementing them, plus @ undergaro 's future as a cast member in @DirtyJohn. If you're confused by that, you have to see our chat!! And SUBSCRIBE on YouTube!
RESOUCES:
Better Together Instagram: @BetterTogetherWithMaria
Jae Rae Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/157-jennifer-lopez-intuitive-healer-jae-rae-unlock/id1320060107?i=1000494628879
Ally Brooke Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/158-how-ally-brooke-turned-pain-to-pride-how-you-can-too/id1320060107?i=1000494761020
Nicole LePera Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/125-heal-your-inner-child-w-dr-nicole-lepera/id1320060107?i=1000486644728
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Oct 14, 2020 • 1h 3min
158. How Ally Brooke Turned Pain to Pride & How You Can Too
"Sharing my stories and my pain to help somebody else that’s the most beautiful thing, because it doesn’t matter who you are or what your job is, we’ve all felt insecure, we’ve all felt lonely, we’ve all felt helpless…"
YEP!! Right there with you Ally ❤️ And I bet a lot of you are too? This beautiful soul @allybrooke and I had the most incredible conversation today - all about her journey, from illustrious girl band #FifthHarmony to a killer solo career, the nasty and beautiful moments she's experienced in the music industry and how she has turned her pain into pride... curious what wound us BOTH up in tears?! You'll have to watch to find out. Tag an #AllyBrooke obsessed friend below! 👇👇
Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE needs to listen to this right now. Link in bio to full show, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE when you get there!
RESOURCES:
Ally's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-Harmony-Achieve-Imagine/dp/006289577X/ref=pd_sbs_14_1/143-3375783-8511340?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=006289577X&pd_rd_r=2eaf2593-da33-4c83-bde7-63eacfd385f7&pd_rd_w=WUBRe&pd_rd_wg=B4Hd6&pf_rd_p=b65ee94e-1282-43fc-a8b1-8bf931f6dfab&pf_rd_r=E1CQ1TMERY4ZAZD1RZCS&psc=1&refRID=E1CQ1TMERY4ZAZD1RZCS
Ally's Socials: @AllyBrooke
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Oct 14, 2020 • 25min
SPECIAL: Bachelorette Premiere Aftershow: Ashley Iaconetti & Maria Menounos
It's HAPPENING!
Maria Menounos will be recapping new episodes of The Bachelor weekly on Better Together: Bachelor With The Stars! This, we're featuring bachelor royalty Ashley Iaconetti to talk about the new Covid version of The Bachelorette, Clare Crawley's overall performance, those limo entrances, and of course...DALE. Make sure to tune in each week!
RESOURCES:
Almost Famous Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ben-and-ashley-i-almost-famous-podcast/id1238355247
I Don't Get It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-dont-get-it-with-ashley-iaconetti-and-naz-perez/id1355212095?i=1000468102826
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Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 26min
157. Jennifer Lopez' Intuitive Healer Jae Rae: Unlock Your True Power w/ THIS One Step
The magazines call her Jennifer Lopez's psychic, but she is SO much more than that.
Jae Rae blew my mind today. She's part medium, part therapist, part life coach, part tough-talking New York auntie, and ALL genius. Together, we talk about the power hidden deep within all of us, what it means to align our intentions with our desires, and yes, even get her predictions on who is going to win the election in November. If EVER there were a must-see episode of my show, it's this.
RESOURCES:
Jae's Website: www.jaeraelive.com
Jae's Socials: @JAE RAE LIVE
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