

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
Episodes
Mentioned books

May 31, 2022 • 1h 5min
472. Living Authentically: Redefine Balance & Nourish Your Soul with Touré Roberts
We all know about self-awareness, but have you heard of soul-awareness? Our guest pastor and bestselling author Touré Roberts argues why the latter is most important to being happy and living authentically. Today, he shares what soul-awareness is and how we can cultivate it. Plus, we talk:
The courage in slowing down and being still
Being tired vs. being weary
The importance of being alone
Simple practices to build self-love
What is holding you back from success
We hope you enjoy!RESOURCES:IG: @tourerobertsHis Book “Balance” - is out NOW!!https://www.amazon.com/Balance-Tipping-Scales-Leveraging-Change-ebook/dp/B085XNBQDFWebsite: www.toureroberts.com

May 30, 2022 • 31min
471. Must-Have Summer Salad with Chopped Judge & Chef Marc Murphy
Happy Memorial Day, Heal Squad! Today and everyday lets honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.We know that with this day off comes beach days, barbecues, backyard dinners, etc. that you are probably going to have to contribute to. If you are like us and leave things like this to the last minute, don’t fret - we got you! We are re-running our episode with world-renowned chef and judge on The Food Network’s food competition show “Chopped” Marc Murphy where he takes us step-by-step through his easy salad recipe. We hope you enjoy and let us know in the comments if you tried this recipe out!

May 27, 2022 • 1h 26min
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 68: How Truth Eliminates Stress
Beliefs can create or prevent. Earthing is healing. Where do you pour your daily cup of energy? The positive energy of prayer. The negative energy of stress. Truth reduces stress. Childhood traumas then, affect our reactions today. The mind can make the body sick - it can also make it heal. Wishing illness to feel cared for. Living in joy to honor loved ones who have passed. RGF Bonus: @poojanayyar gives @undergaro and @thekelseymeyer a play by play from her recent Indian family wedding.

May 26, 2022 • 51min
470. Tips on Reducing Plastic Waste & Why Crying is Cool w/ Quilt Founder Ashley Sumner & Founder of FullCycle Climate Fund Ibrahim AlHusseini
Want to reduce waste without putting in all the work? Look no further! Founder of FullCycle Climate Fund Ibrahim AlHusseini and Quilt Founder Ashley Sumner share easy, simple tips to reduce our carbon footprint. We also talk about beating the trap of consumerism and chasing meaning over money. We hope you enjoy!RESOURCES: IG: @ashleyjsumner & @ialhusseini Download the Quilt App in the App Store! Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :) Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogether Check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!

May 25, 2022 • 1h 8min
469. Tapping Into Your Emotions with Quilt Founder Ashley Sumner & Founder of FullCycle Climate Fund Ibrahim AlHusseini
I think we can all agree that feelings are HARD. We get caught up in “the grind” and oftentimes, push our feelings onto the back-burner. Well today, Quilt founder and CEO Ashley Sumner along with Founder of FullCycle Climate Fund Ibrahim AlHusseini join us to talk about the importance of slowing down and how it can actually HELP progress our careers and improve our mental health. We know that this can be a difficult feat but lucky for us, Ashley and Ibrahim talk us through tapping into our emotions and how to cultivate that awareness. We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES:IG: @ashleyjsumner & @ialhusseiniDownload the Quilt App in the App Store!Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :)Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogetherCheck out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!

May 24, 2022 • 1h 5min
468. Bethenny Frankel on Creating Boundaries in Business + Building Your Empire
Although we know Bethenny Frankel as a former NY Housewife and business badass, her life wasn’t always so luxurious. With divorced parents, an absent father and a complicated relationship with her mother, Bethenny knew that she was going to have to make her own way in this world. Her journey was anything but smooth sailing but she learned a lot along the way and today she shares some of those lessons with the Heal Squad. We discuss:
Her interesting perspective on failure
How to create boundaries in both business and life
Commanding respect at work, especially as a woman
That business is personal and why we should view it that way
We hope you enjoy!RESOURCES:IG: @bethennyfrankelBook: BUSINESS IS PERSONAL: The Truth About What it Takes to Be Successful While Staying True to Yourself.Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :)Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogetherCheck out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!

May 23, 2022 • 49min
467. Take Control of Your Negative Thoughts
Stuck in a negative thought pattern? Maria shares the lessons she learned from world-renowned author and healer Dr. Joe Dispenza that helped her break this self-destructive habit. Dr. Joe went on an incredible self-healing journey after a debilitating broken back injury, using solely the power of his brain to recover. His teachings have changed lives and helped people reverse incurable ailments. Maria attended one of his meditation events and lucky for us, we get to borrow the benefits. Today the team discusses why we stay stuck in these negative thought loops and shares practices to stop and even reverse them. We hope you enjoy!

May 19, 2022 • 1h 5min
466. Thriving in Business w/ Your Best Friend, Finding Your BFF Later in Life & BTS Office Moments with Angela Kinsey & Jenna Fischer
Think working with your BFF is a recipe for disaster? Well, it may be, but former co-stars of NBC's hit sitcom, The Office, hosts of The Office Ladies Podcast, authors of The Office BFFs & best friends Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer join us today to share how they not only make it work, but they thrive. The two have entered several business ventures together, all of them being some of their most successful. These two are the definition of friend goals and we learn so much from them. The trio chats about finding best friends later in life, how to maintain long-lasting friendships & the key to successfully working with a BFF. Angela and Jenna also share some behind the scenes moments from the show, The Office - from the episode that sparked their friendship to the reason why they weren’t allowed to be in scenes together …All that and MORE! We hope you enjoy. RESOURCES:Website: www.officeladies.com Their book: ‘THE OFFICE BFFS: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There’ Link to their book: https://www.amazon.com/Office-BFFs-Tales-Friends-There/dp/0063007592/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg_iTBhDrARIsAD3Ib5i2T1ArbhnVd8qbvarC6YUeO4F91DlRQ764haxbYFLJvHY2jhGcKyAaAlBREALw_wcB&hvadid=590801614720&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9031149&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1913682991339141697&hvtargid=kwd-1646276164450&hydadcr=27862_10743475&keywords=the+office+bff+book&qid=1652484335&sr=8-1 Podcast: The Office Ladies Podcast Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :)Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogetherCheck out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!

May 18, 2022 • 55min
465. How My Work With Dr. Joe Dispenza Is Changing My Life in Real Time
Maria had the most life-changing week of her life at Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation retreat, more whole and at peace with herself than ever before. In part 2 of this episode, she is going to dive deeper into all the lessons she learned from her experience so that we can borrow the benefits! Plus, we hear how the work she did during the retreat manifested during the premiere of the Pentaverate - the new Mike Myers series that Maria is in. She calls it the craziest experience of her life! Keven also shares the difference he’s seen in Maria since the retreat. We hope you enjoy! Check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves! Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :) Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogether

May 17, 2022 • 51min
464. Lessons From Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Retreat: How To Create the Future Your Want with Just Your Mind
Maria had the most life-changing week of her life at Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation retreat, feeling more whole and at peace with herself than ever before. Today, she is going to share all the lessons she learned from her experience so that we can borrow the benefits! We have heard before that our thoughts control our reality, but Maria shares the actual science behind it. Plus, she reveals a step-by-step guide on how we can do so with a simple meditation. We hope you enjoy! Check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves! Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :) Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogether