
Heal Squad x Maria Menounos
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
Latest episodes

Mar 24, 2023 • 1h 7min
Regular Guy Friday ep 111: Why Life Patterns Repeat and How to Stop Them
Why they call them the Sunday Scaries. Why life patterns are repeating on you and the question you need to ask yourself to stop them. How nothing in life is permanent and what that realization may yield. How to be there for friends who don't ask or want help. How to not interfere with other people's karma. How to keep from becoming selfish. Plus Kelsey's bachelorette party weekend and how friends from second grade.....are exactly the same. Bye Betches.

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h 8min
630. How to Live Fearlessly and Get Comfortable with the Unknown w/ Monica Berg
Are you afraid of the unknown? Do you hate change? Do you want to live a life without fear? Do you feel like fear sometimes controls your life? Today we have international speaker and author of “Fear is Not an Option” and “Rethink Love” Monica Berg here to help! We do a deep dive into all things fear related, why we let fear control our lives and how to overcome it. We talk:-How to overcome fear and step into our full power-The three types of fear, and how they each affect us-Why we need to get comfortable with change -How to adopt a growth mindset-How to survive ‘life-quakes’ -Why we need to become a change junkie & what that means We are all going to face hurdles in our lives, but Monica’s interview will help us be a little more prepared when they present themselves next time and get us ready to release that fear!

Mar 22, 2023 • 49min
629. How Connecting Your Heart & Mind Will Unlock Your Highest Potential w/ Gregg Braden
We are back with part 2 of our conversation with best-selling author, scientist, and educator Gregg Braden. Today we cover how Charles Darwin was wrong, how the fundamental rule of nature is not survival of the fittest, the ramifications of subscribing to his theory and the true fundamental rule of nature. How our DNA and origins are definitely not from neanderthals, but how we are linked. How when we harmonize our hearts and brains, we trigger immune responses stronger than antibiotics as well as longevity enzymes and anti-aging enzymes. How AI and other modern technologies and behaviors stunt our imaginations and the severe ramifications for our health and species overall. How human biology is so much more powerful than we realize, how when our bodies seem to reach limits our bodies give us more bandwidth. Get ready!!HEAL SQUAD SOCIALSIG: @HealSquadTikTok: @HealSquadxMariaAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:Website: www.mariamenounos.comCurated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquadAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounosPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounosABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you.Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

Mar 21, 2023 • 59min
628. How Post-Trauma Toxic Chemicals Stay Trapped in the Heart's Neural Network - and Why It's Affecting Every Part of Your Life w/ Gregg Braden
Five-time best-selling author, scientist, and educator Gregg Braden sat in with the Heal Squad to share a wide array of thought-provoking information. How our heart does more than pump blood. How there is a neural network in hearts that function like brain cells. How the heart tells the brain how to think. How traumas affect the heart and therefore the brain and our thoughts and decisions and how this can all be healed. How every emotion produces a different chemical equivalent. How certain toxic chemicals remain trapped in your body due to trauma, get attached to organs and lead to illness/disease. How unresolved traumas store these chemicals for years. How the world is made up of cycles and how those cycles can be studied and how they can teach us. How powerful emotional experiences, good and bad, create repeating 'fractal patterns' in our hearts and bodies, eliciting chemicals, our feelings and reactions. How these patterns repeat over and over in one's life but also how they can be interrupted, manipulated and altered to our advantage. For example, if you're someone who often is 'betrayed' this is a fractal pattern you could interrupt. How we are living in a massive convergence of three cycles: Climate, Economic and Human Conflict and what needs to be done to navigate them. We hope you enjoy!HEAL SQUAD SOCIALSIG: @HealSquadTikTok: @HealSquadxMariaAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:Website: www.mariamenounos.comCurated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquadAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounosPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounosABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you.Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

Mar 20, 2023 • 47min
627. Stop Your Binge Thoughts! What they Are & How they Are Controlling You
Do you get intrusive and negative thoughts that won't go away? Are you addicted to your negative thoughts but ready to be free of them? Maybe you're stuck in a negative thought pattern that you don't want to be in anymore? If you’re ready to rewire those negative thoughts, and thinking more positive- this episode is for you! Maria shares all the lessons she learned from world-renowned author and healer Dr. Joe Dispenza that helped her break her self-destructive negative thought loop. Dr. Joe went on an incredible self-healing journey after a debilitating injury, using solely the power of his brain to recover. His teachings have changed lives and helped people reverse incurable ailments. The team discusses why we stay stuck in negative thought loops, tips on how to break negative thought patterns and how to start changing the way we think!! We hope you enjoy!HEAL SQUAD SOCIALSIG: @HealSquadTikTok: @HealSquadxMariaAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:Website: www.mariamenounos.comCurated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquadAmazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounosPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounosABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you.Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

Mar 17, 2023 • 57min
Lonely Guy Friday ep 110: The Method to Practicing Boundaries and the Universe's Sense of Humor
Tech issues, travel, water damage and a run down motel appropriately preempt Regular Guy Friday for another edition of Lonely Guy Friday. Deciphering the universe’s many conflicting daily messages and how the universe has a sense of humor, too. Question: Having a hard time with assertiveness, creating boundaries, protecting your energy and owning your power in your life? Answer: Practice on someone you don’t know. How energy vampires have ADD and don’t listen: they just wait for your lips to stop moving. How narcissists negotiate. The lesson behind Albert Einstein's basic math error. Why many of us don’t know who we are. Why keeping it real and living beneath your means can be detrimental. The best techniques for Regular People that are in crisis, feeling depressed and/or overwhelmed. The 6 figure difference in being your own General Contractor plus the hazards of hidden mold. Why Friday is for the lonely and how St Patrick’s Day signals spring and summer fun. Plenty of Regular Guy Friday name drops, too. Stay #krisp and stay #lonely Heal Squad .

Mar 16, 2023 • 55min
626. How to Stop Seeking External Validation & Find it Within! The Journey to Radical Self Love w/ Zachary Levi
Do you struggle with loving yourself the way you know you should? Do you have trouble putting yourself first? Do you want the best tips on how to prioritize truly loving yourself?! Today we have Zachary Levi- actor, author & mental health advocate most known for his leading role in the movie “Shazam!” We dive into his mental health journey- finding himself at rock bottom at 37, and how he built himself back up again. He opens up about the traumas he had been suppressing, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and the stigma of medication. Along with sharing about his journey, he gives incredible mental health advice that could help everyone. We also talk the importance of choosing love over fear, having true empathy for others, and why we have to put ourselves first. We hope you enjoy and that this helps you - we learned so much from Zach!HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquadTikTok: @HealSquadxMariaAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0 HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounosABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

Mar 15, 2023 • 50min
625. Recliner Talks: Surviving 'Phase Two'
Maria is back, joined by Kev, for a special Heal Squad edition of 'Recliner Talks'. The mandatory phase when pursuing lofty goals: how it can't be avoided and how to best navigate. How to deal with inappropriate or toxic people, how it isn't just a matter of owning your power - at least in the way you've been advised. How the advice we receive is not often meant for everyone, at every phase of one's life. What 'floor are people on' aka what level of consciousness and how knowing so will determine many things including how to be in best harmony with them. What is toxic TV viewing and how could it be affecting your success and health? Deciphering the messages behind the bad things that happen to you and what is a 'Redirect.' On the lighter side, the power of Sonny and Cher's last performance, the lessons from South Park's Underpants Gnomes and the forgotten solo hit from Art Garfunkel. Plus why recliners are medicinal, the affordable space saving recliner for you and the underrated power of minivans! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquadTikTok: @HealSquadxMariaAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0 HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounosABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

Mar 14, 2023 • 1h 5min
624. The Easy Way to Mindfulness and the Breath work to Healing and Success w/ Zee Clarke
It's other people’s definitions of success that drives us. It's other people's definitions of success that keeps us on the treadmill, too: running at high speed and not getting anywhere. Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness is the pause between stimulus and response. What is imposter syndrome, how do we (and others) impose it, why is it so detrimental and what can be done to alleviate it. Breath work is actual medicine AND different kinds of breath work can alleviate different kinds of ailments and conditions. Harvard MBA turned mindfulness and breath work coach, Zee Clarke shares all of the above. She also shares specific breathing exercises and step by step, at home, healing practices. In addition, Zee explains the art of setting boundaries and how to take your power back. Zee's website:https://www.zeeclarke.com/HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquadTikTok: @HealSquadxMariaAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0 HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounosABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

Mar 13, 2023 • 46min
623. Reject Toxicity & Build your Confidence with this Simple List
Dealing with toxic people in your life? Struggle with insecurity & want to learn to build your confidence? Ready to stop seeking external validation and start looking inward?! It’s easy for us to get wrapped up in the opinions of other people, especially at work, and that’s why we NEED to build our confidence and be the bad-asses we truly are! The team discusses their journey with insecurity and doubt, and the different tools they have used to move out of it. Maria gives a great technique to use everyday to easily build confidence, and tells us the best way to find our greatest gifts. Having a strong relationship with your greatest gifts will make you invincible as people try to tear you down! Together, we got this!!HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquadTikTok: @HealSquadxMariaAPPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0 HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounosABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.DISCLAIMER:This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.