

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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Jun 30, 2020 • 1h 17min
109. Letting Go Of Relationship Perfection w/ Dr. Pepper Schwartz
Feeling the pressure to have a "perfect fairytale" relationship with your partner? LET GO! Dr Pepper Schwartz says striving for perfection in your relationship will only escalate pressure, tension and resentment between you and your partner, so give yourself so grace and space! We also discuss the signs of love addiction, and the importance of taking realistic stock of your day-to-day happiness with your partner. But first, we feature our weekly #GoodNewsMonday segment courtesy of @GoodNews_Movement. This story of a 104-year-old coming to tears for her birthday gift will make you misty.
RESOURCES:
Snap Strategies Book: https://www.amazon.com/Snap-Strategies-Couples-Everyday-Relationship/dp/1580055621
The Normal Bar Book:https://www.amazon.com/Normal-Bar-Surprising-Creating-Relationship/dp/0307951642/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_0/140-0040718-3025508?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0307951642&pd_rd_r=ac12e8ec-6ac8-4772-9aa5-e589479619c5&pd_rd_w=6vN6Q&pd_rd_wg=JUAbq&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=X3JNDQZSNC7MGQ637YQN&psc=1&refRID=X3JNDQZSNC7MGQ637YQN
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Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 10min
108. Handle Your Quarantine Hair w/ MY stylist Dimitri Giannetos
Video: https://youtu.be/Ak1VueHnRgo
Wondering how to tame with those unwieldy bangs in quarantine? My stylist, the brilliant Dimitri Giannetos, has amazing bang suggestions, color suggestions, and hair health suggestions that are mind-blowingly simple. Plus, we welcome back my former assistant, the always hilarious Meredith Ahern for some much-needed laughs over our craziest meal in quarantine.
RESOURCES:
Dimitri's Socials: @DimitrishairMer's
Socials: @Mlahern812
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Jun 23, 2020 • 1h 16min
106. Declutter Your Home w/ Lisa Woodruff
What if you could knock out ALL of your quarterly appointments (dentist, haircut, DMV, doctors, physicals) in ONE day? You can, by intentionally "bulk scheduling" your appointments every six weeks. This is just one of the MANY practical organizing solutions @Organize365 CEO and bestselling author Lisa Woodruff shared in my interview with her on #BetterTogether. Find the time and space you didn't know you had!But first, discover how a man from Japan stunned his blind wife with an incredibly uplifting act of service: story courtesy of @GoodNews_Movement
RESOURCES:
The Sunday Basket: https://organize365.com/the-sunday-basket/
Lisa's Book: https://organize365.com/thepapersolution/
Lisa's Podcast: https://organize365.com/category/365-podcast/
Lisa's Website: https://organize365.com/
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Jun 22, 2020 • 1h 18min
105. Reverse Chronic Illness Through Diet w/ Dr. Mark Emerson
Did you know every 43 seconds, someone in our country is having a heart attack? Clearly, we're facing a challenging national health crisis (which has only been exacerbated by Covid), but @DocEmerson has great news for you. Chronic diseases can be reversed through one simple method: eating well. By promoting antioxidant rich foods, leafy greens, and gut health, we can literally add decades to our life, and the brilliant @DocEmerson makes it easy!
RESOURCES:
THE HEALING PROTOCOLS BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Protocols-Dr-Mark-Emerson/dp/0985239689
DR. MARK'S WEBSITE: https://www.docemerson.com/
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Jun 19, 2020 • 41min
104. Better Together Juneteenth Special
In honor of Juneteenth, we are not running our normal programming. Instead, we've compiled some of the incredible Black voices we've featured on the show over the last two weeks.
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Jun 19, 2020 • 1h 21min
103. Hannah Stocking: A Different Side
Across her influence on YouTube, IG, and TikTok, Hannah Stocking is one of the most celebrated content creators in the industry, and she's only 28. She has over 6.8 million subscribers on YouTube and 17.6 million followers on Instagram. Hannah Stocking is also the host of Mindie, a YouTube Music talk show produced by Shots Studios. Stocking is managed by John Shahidi of Shots Studios.
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Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 22min
101. What is 'Defunding The Police' & a Discussion on Racism
What does #DefundThePolice actually mean? Today, I chatted with expert Candis Watts Smith, a social scientist and professor from U Penn, to help us better understand the emerging movement. We also talked about systematic racism, particularly how HOLC Maps in city real estate perpetuate the cycle or racism in our country.But first, After Buzz TV host James Maple shares his experiences on the front lines protesting, plus his journey developing as a writer through his "I Love You, James" series.
RESOURCES:
James' Instagram: @TerrellJamesMapleProfessor Candis'
Website: https://www.candiswsmith.com/
More On HOLC Maps: https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/redlining/#loc=5/39.1/-94.58
"My Damn Mind" This American Life Episode: 579: My Damn Mind - This American Life www.thisamericanlife.org › transcript
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Jun 10, 2020 • 1h 23min
100. Ed Mylett On Why Self Identity Is The Key To Happiness And Fulfillment
Video: https://youtu.be/8tHCNcmEU3Q
Is self-identity really the key to happiness and fulfillment? @EdMylett, host of the world's #1 business podcast, says that taking an inventory of our own unique and special gifts is the best way to find purpose and discover the life we truly we want!
But first, I welcome my friend @JamesLottJr on the show to discuss his thoughts on the rapidly shifting climate of our country, and why his history and experience powerfully inform his perspective on today.
RESOURCES:
Ed's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ed-mylett-show/id1181233130
Ed's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Max-Out-Your-Life/dp/1641840293
James' TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jameslottjr
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Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 15min
99. WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair on Career, Motherhood, And Hollywood
If you thought you knew Charlotte Flair, buckle up for today's incredible interview, where we discuss everything from how quarantine has changed her career prospects, to her thoughts about motherhood, and even her aspirations for a career in #Hollywood (Marvel, anyone!?) Charlotte is the first person to acknowledge that Ashley Fliehr and Charlotte Flair are separate people, and today, we got a beautiful look into Ashley's world. Make sure to tune into Fox Sports 1 tonight to see BOTH of us revisiting #WWEEvolution!
RESOURCES:
Charlotte Socials:
@CharlotteWWE (insta)
@MsCharlotteWWE (twitter)
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Jun 8, 2020 • 1h 21min
98. Jim Kwik On Our Limitless Brain Potential
Are you feeling burnout in this time of uncertainty? Our guest Jim Kwik has the answer for you: “Burnout Isn’t doing too much, it’s doing too little of what you care about.” Jim has incredible, attainable advice that you can implement in “small simple steps” that can change your life, and eventually, change the world. With Jim Kwik, you truly are #Limitless.But first, I chat with AfterBuzzer and passionate social justice advocate Sana Moore for a firsthand account of the protests!
Also, thanks to @Goodnews_Movement for providing today's amazing wedding story for #GoodNewsMonday. Make sure to follow @Goodnews_Movement on IG.
RESOURCES:
Find Jim Kwik: @JimKwikJim's
Book #LIMITLESS: https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Upgrade-Anything-Faster-Exceptional/dp/1401958230
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