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.
Episodes
Sunday Set Up Ep. 51: The power of saying “And” instead of “But”
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we talk forgiveness, second chances, and what it means to choose compassion when you have every reason not to. We talk about being wronged by someone, the instinct to shut the door, and how sometimes remembering our own mistakes can help us see the person behind theirs. We talk about addict
PotLuck Saturday: The Fast Food We Forgot
Happy Pot Luck Saturday! Slacks versus trousers, Dawn dish detergent, oil stains, and a trip through the fast-food restaurants of yesteryear. We talk about the power of Dawn on an oil stain, the Dawn and baking soda upgrade, and why you never put it in the dryer until you know that stain is gone. We talk about Burger Chef Fun Meal, Red Barn, Chicken George, Howard Johnson's 28 flavors, and the cha
RGF Ep. 287: Everyone’s Friend, But Nobody’s Friend
Happy Regular Guy Friday! We fooled them again and somehow made it through another week, and another RGF Weekend Edition! This week, a peaceful day in the ocean turns into a shark feeding frenzy and a reminder that some people are everyone’s friend, but somehow nobody’s friend. We talk about chronic complainers, Victim Con, Eeyores, Facebook warriors, and what happens when complaining stops being
1333. Secret to Staying Consistent With Exercise + Finding Confidence in Your Body w/ Blogilates Cassey Ho’s
Hey Heal Squad! Today for our throwback episode..we’re throwing it to our chat with Blogilates founder and fitness entrepreneur Cassey Ho for a reminder that the best workout isn’t necessarily the hardest one, it’s the one you can actually stick with. Cassey breaks down why finding joy in movement may be the secret to finally staying consistent with exercise, and how to build a fitness routine tha
1332. The Women's Muscle Playbook: Why 3 Days of Strength Training Could Change Your Health After 35
Hey, Heal Squad! We're back with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, and if you're a woman over 35, this might be one of the most important conversations you'll hear all year. For years, we've been told to eat less, do more cardio, and accept that weight gain, brain fog, low energy, and losing muscle are just part of hormones and getting older. But what if they don't have to be? In Part 2, Dr. Lyon shares what sh
1331. Why Poor Muscle Health Could Be the Root of Chronic Diseases + A New GLP-1 Warning + Top Protein Mistakes w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Hey, Heal Squad! If you've been hearing everyone talk about building muscle but never really understood why it's so important, this is the episode you've been waiting for. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified physician, longevity expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong, and she completely flips the script on what muscle actually does for our bodies. It turns out muscle i
1330. Maria’s “Fun Crisis + 6 Ways to Spark Creativity (Alone Time, ChatGPT Home Design, NEW Recipes)
Hey Heal Squad! Maria is back with six things that made her week so much better….and this week, there’s a theme: stop waiting for what you need and start creating more of it. Whether that is tackling a backyard project or the latest recipe form instagram, we hope this episode inspires you to create something you want more of. So first up, Maria shares why some unexpected alone time helped her rech
Sunday Set Up Ep. 50: Stop Living in the “I’ll Be Happy When…”
Happy Sunday, Heal Squad! Welcome to The Sunday Set Up, part of our new Heal Squad Weekend. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore why so much of life comes back to letting go… of outcomes, expectations, and the belief that happiness is waiting somewhere on the other side of the next accomplishment.
We talk about the advice “not postpone your happiness,” and how easy it is
PotLuck Saturday: Organization Hacks for a Less Stressed Home (And You) w/ Heather Bifulco
Happy PotLuck Saturday! This week, we are joined by Heather Bifulco of Tidy Style. We talk about how organizing creates peace, if not happiness. How forcing yourself to organize can force you to assess the various pain points in your life that you are unaware of. We talk about how we underestimate the damage pain points do to our lives when they are added up. How organization begins with categoriz
RGF Ep. 286: Kev on the Scene Classic: My Lunch with Eric Estrada
Happy Regular Guy Friday! We fooled them again and somehow made it through another week, and welcome to the inaugural Heal Squad Weekend Edition! This week, it’s Kev on the Scene Classic with Eric Estrada disco dancing, a 30-year-old Hollywood story involving CHiPs, Larry Wilcox, an angry cockatoo, a trampoline pool cover, and some firsthand perspective on a feud that may not be quite as sim
1329. How to Eat Gluten-Free While Still Enjoying Healthy Carbs w/ Chef Phoebe Lapine
Hey, Heal Squad! After hearing Jennifer Esposito's powerful celiac journey, we wanted to leave those who have gone gluten-free with a hopeful take on rethinking your relationship with carbs. That's why we're throwing it back to our conversation with bestselling author and gluten-free chef Phoebe Lapine. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's and struggling with SIBO, Phoebe thought eliminating car
1328. Jennifer Esposito: How Leaving Hollywood FINALLY Calmed Her Nervous System + Why Fresh Kills Helped Her Find Her voice
Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with Jennifer Esposito, actress, director, New York Times bestselling author of Jennifer's Way, and the writer-director-star of the award-winning film Fresh Kills. Today Jennifer is getting into the full story behind Fresh Kills… where the idea came from, what it cost her to make it, and why the industry did everything it could to make sure you never heard of it. From g
1327. Jennifer Esposito: The Celiac Disease Doctors Missed, Medical Gaslighting & Healing Her Gut
Hey Heal Squad! Today is one of those conversations that will stay with you long after it's over. Actress, director, New York Times bestselling author of Jennifer's Way, writer-director-star of the award-winning film Fresh Kills, and the true CEO of her own health, Jennifer Esposito joins Maria to share how she took control of her well-being after decades of debilitating symptoms, panic attacks, a
1326. 4 Breakthroughs That Recharged Maria's Energy + The Best Compliment She's Ever Received
Hey, Heal Squad! Maria is back with another What Worked This Week and it is filled with such simple swaps that will give you back the energy you needed and the breakthroughs you've been looking for! Maria finally spills the beauty secret she's been unintentionally gatekeeping: the foolproof three-step lip combo she swears by, plus the clean foundation that officially replaced her longtime fa
Sunday Set Up Ep. 49: Grief, Showing Up & Not Sweating the Small Stuff
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore what really matters. We talk about why some people embrace solutions while others resist them, and why bringing positivity into the room isn't always met with the enthusiasm we expect. We talk about grief, how differently we all process loss, and why the greatest act of kindness
PotLuck Saturday: Hobby Stores of Yesterday and Today
Happy Pot Luck Saturday! Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabrics, homemade Batman costumes, and somehow... balloons and refreshments all make the conversation. We talk about the battle for the last remaining hobby stores, the disappearance of Jo-Ann Fabrics, model trains, slot cars, Shrinky Dinks, Play-Doh, paint-by-numbers never being completed, and the hobbies that kept us busy long before screens
RGF Ep. 285: What We Lose When We Succeed
Happy Regular Guy Friday! We fooled them again and somehow made it through another week. This week we talk about the back-to-school season, why childhood excitement doesn't seem to come as easily anymore, and whether having everything all the time has quietly stolen some of the joy of looking forward to something. We talk about why anticipation may be one of life's greatest gifts—and why sometimes
1325. How Maria’s First Month of Motherhood Taught Her to Embrace the Imperfect
Hey, Heal Squad! Today we're throwing it back to a very special chapter in Maria’s journey: Athena’s first month! We know she just turned 3, but thought it’d be fun to visit Maria and Keven shared the joys, surprises, and lessons of new parenthood. They share Athena’s incredible birth story (she is totally destined for something big!) and the meaning behind her name, to building a support system,
1324. Whitney Cummings on Protecting Your Energy, NAD+ & Why Vague Health Goals Keep You Stuck
Hey, Heal Squad! Whitney Cummings is back for Part 2 and somehow the conversation gets even better. It honestly feels like you're sitting in on two friends swapping life hacks, laughing until they cry, and accidentally dropping some of the best advice you've heard in a while. Whitney shares the surprisingly simple mindset that's helped her stop feeling so overwhelmed (wait until you hear her
1323. Whitney Cummings UNFILTERED: Why ADD Is a Superpower, How Postpartum Depression Crept In + Trusting Your Intuition in Wellness
Hey, Heal Squad! We have one of the funniest women in comedy in the studio today….Whitney Cummings! You know her as the creator and star of Whitney, 2 Broke Girls, and the host of the hit podcast Good For You. But today, you're getting a side of Whitney you don't see very often. She kicks things off by sharing the incredibly sweet reason she's admired Maria for years (seriously...it had us all emo
1322. How to Clear Emotional Clutter PLUS Barefoot Workouts, a Sinus-Clearing Hack + Digital Tricks For Your Sanity
Hey Heal Squad! Maria is back with another What Worked This Week! And before we get to the heart of this episode (hint, hint: the post-vacation “re-entry blues”), she’s sharing five things that genuinely made a difference for her this week, literally from head to toe. First up: a bee sting that accidentally turned into a barefoot strength-training breakthrough, a $4 at-home congestion hack that he
Sunday Set Up Ep. 48: Preparing for the Future
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore what it means to prepare for a world that's changing faster than ever. We talk back-to-school traditions, how technology has transformed the way we learn, and why AI may force us to rethink what education should really be teaching. We talk integrity, the surprising lesson that su
PotLuck Saturday: The Great Back to School Shopping Trip
Happy Pot Luck Saturday! We talk Trapper Keepers, metal lunchboxes, Halloween Season, and Mrs. B. It’s back-to-school shopping- a deep dive! We talk about character lunchboxes, thermoses, erasable pens, composition books, electric pencil sharpeners, school uniforms, layaway, the rich kids with Trapper Keepers, the first-day “premiere” outfit, and school shopping through the years. We talk about Se
RGF Ep. 284: Elevating Conversations and the Problem with Condo Life
Hey Heal Squad! It’s Friday and somehow, once again, we fooled them and made it through another week. This week, a little 1926 jazz turns into a conversation about why the world doesn't seem to change the way it used to, the art of thinking ahead, and whether we've forgotten how to make small talk interesting. We introduce a few new RGF Observations and discover that "air pudding" might be the per
1321. Still Sick After Treating Mold? The Hidden Lyme Disease Connection + How to Heal w/ Dr. Christopher Motley
Hey, Heal Squad! Today we're throwing it back to one of our most eye-opening conversations with Dr. Christopher Motley, a leading expert in functional kinesiology and Chinese medicine. If you've been following our recent episodes on mold toxicity, this is the perfect next listen because mold and Lyme disease often go hand in hand, sharing many of the same frustrating symptoms. Dr. Motley explains
1320. 3 Ways to Detox Mold, the Tests to Ask For + How to Clean Up Your Home w/ Dr. Amy Myers
Hey, Heal Squad! We're back with Part 2 of our must-listen conversation with Dr. Amy Myers…and this one is where we get into everything you actually DO about mold toxicity Dr. Amy walks Maria through the tests you actually need for mold toxicity, the detox protocol she uses in her own life to pull mycotoxins out of the body, and exactly how to clean up your environment (think dehumidifiers to HEPA
1319. The Do's & Don'ts of Mold Toxicity: Why Women Are Getting Sick and No One's Testing for It w/ Dr. Amy Myers
Hey, Heal Squad! It feels like mold is everywhere these days...but how much of what we're hearing is actually true? That's exactly why we were so excited to welcome our friend of the pod, Dr. Amy Myers, back to Heal Squad. Dr. Amy is an internationally acclaimed functional medicine physician, 2x New York Times bestselling author (The Autoimmune Solution and The Thyroid Connection), founder of Aust
1318. How to Stop Overscheduling Your Life + Maria's Greece Travel Tips, Packing Hack & Jet Lag Fix
Hey, Heal Squad! It's another edition of What Worked This Week, and this one might be Maria's favorite yet. Fresh off her trip to Greece, she's sharing the biggest lesson she didn't expect to learn: sometimes the best things happen when you stop planning every minute and leave room for life to surprise you. From a spontaneous visit to the healing island of Tinos to setting healthier boundaries wit
Sunday Set Up Ep. 47: Fun with a Purpose
Happy Sunday!! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we talk about summer travel, weather delays, and a trip to the legendary Tanglewood. We talk about Arthur Fiedler, Tanglewoods,Great Woods, and reminisce about some of New England's most iconic musical traditions. We talk about the timeless motto of Highlights magazine: "Fun with a Purpose
PotLuck Saturday: The Forgotten Ecosystem That Raised Us
Happy Pot Luck Saturday! This week we're taking a nostalgic trip back to a childhood that looked very different from today. Before Google, smartphones, YouTube, and social media, so much of what shaped us came from the simple things: magazines in the waiting room, books from the library, classroom reading cards, puzzles at the kitchen table, and the freedom to be bored enough to let our imaginatio
LGF Ep. 283:The Life-Changing Online Personality Test
Happy International Lonely Guy Friday, broadcasting from Athens with limited Greek, Coke Zero investigations, and billion-dollar brains. Today Kev gets into how one of Greece’s biggest stars proves you don’t need the biggest audience (you need the right niche!), and how a working vacation led to a humbling realization that the world’s most fulfilled people share one uncommon trait: extraordinary s
1317. Summer Self-Care: Easy Ways to Improve Your Mental & Physical Health
Hey, Heal Squad! Summer is still going and we thought it’d be great for this TBT to throw it back to an episode all about the “Summer of Heal.” In this episode, Maria shares the simple habits, mindset shifts, and daily practices that have made a real difference in both her mental and physical well-being. It's a reminder that healing doesn't always come from one big life-changing moment, some
1316. 4 Life-Saving Water Safety Tips to Prevent Drowning + Protect Your Family w/ Pamela Baldwin
Hey Heal Squad! Today's conversation is SO important… especially as we are in the middle of summer! Friends… did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4? Wild, right? We protect our children with the safest car seats, seat belts, and vehicles available, yet when it comes to water, many families don't have the same layers of protection. So this summer, le
1315. Your Probiotics May Be Missing THIS: All About Gut Health + How Biofilm Overgrowth Is Disrupting Microbial Balance w/ Dr. Emily Hernandez
Hey, Heal Squad! Today, we're talking about all things gut health, and honestly, this conversation answered so many questions we've all asked at one point or another. Like, I’m doing all the "right" things... but why do I still feel exhausted, bloated, inflamed, and not feeling like myself. Yeah, if you've been wondering, "What am I missing?" this episode is for you. Maria sat down with naturopath
1314. How To Sleep Better TONIGHT: 4 Experts Reveal What to Do Before Bed
Hey, Heal Squad! Summer is here, things are (hopefully!) slowing down a little, and what better time to talk about Maria's favorite subject...sleep! If you've been tossing and turning, waking up exhausted, or wondering why you're doing everything right but still aren't getting the deep, restorative sleep you need, this episode is for you. We pulled together some of our favorite conversations with
Sunday Set Up Ep. 46: The Labels We Choose to Live By
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week.This week, we talk about the labels we place on ourselves, and the ones the world places on us. Do they help us better understand who we are... or do they quietly become excuses that keep us from becoming who we're capable of being? We talk about why it's so easy to embrace an identity, whether it's a
Pot Luck Saturday: The Ice Cream Man & Novelty Ice Creams of Yesteryear
Happy Pot Luck Saturday!This week we’re taking a delicious trip back to the golden age of childhood as we explore the incredible history of the American ice cream truck…from the 1920s Good Humor man to the legendary Hood trucks of Boston and the unforgettable novelty treats that defined the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Why did hearing that familiar jingle send an entire neighborhood sprinting for home? How
LGF Ep. 282: Greek Life, American Gratitude & The Obstacle Is the Way
Happy International Lonely Guy Friday! Live from Greece, with questionable internet, background noise, a Greek-speaking Athena, and Zorba taking entirely too long to kick in. Today we get into how European culture prioritizes living while American culture prioritizes working, and why accepting who you are may matter more. We talk about how DJs, Greek music, Springsteen, and even repetitive a
1313. Burned Out? How to Declutter Your Brain & Reclaim Your Energy w/ Greg McKeown
Hey, Heal Squad! We definitely wanted to keep the momentum going after Dhar Mann talked about burnout and living your authentic self, so today we are throwing it back to our conversation with Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author for our throwback Thursday episode.
Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author of Essentialism & Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most teache
1312. How Forbes' #2 Creator Dhar Mann Ditched Guilt, Ditched A To-Do List & Finally Found Peace
Hey, Heal Squad! We are back for Part 2 with the one and only Dhar Mann, Forbes' #2 Creator, founder of Dhar Mann Studios, and host of the brand-new podcast What Happens Next: The Dhar Mann Podcast. Today our conversation really gets personal. We get into the daily habits that keep him grounded and why his one true non-negotiable every morning has nothing to do with the latest wellness hack
1311. Dhar Mann, Forbes #2 Creator: How Hitting Rock Bottom Taught Him EVERYTHING About Failure, Faith & Purpose
Hey, Heal Squad! Today, Maria is back in the studio with a very special guest: Dhar Mann. If his name doesn't ring a bell... just ask your kids…lol. Chances are, they've seen one (or a hundred!) of his videos. Dhar is the founder of Dhar Mann Studios, where his videos reach hundreds of millions of people every week. He's also Forbes' #2 Creator and the host of a brand-new podcast called What Happe
1310. Remember Who You Are: Why Healing Isn't About Becoming Someone New
Hey, Heal Squad! Today, Maria is getting a lil’ personal and sharing one of the biggest realizations she's had yet on her healing journey (and it's something so many of us can probably relate to!). After years of therapy, books, podcasts, retreats, and interviewing some of the world's leading health and wellness experts, Maria realized that the hardest part to her healing isn't doing the wor
Sunday Set Up Ep. 45: Rejection, Protection, and Finding Your People
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore why the opinions of strangers (and even the people we work alongside) can have so much power over us. Why can one dismissive comment or difficult interaction stay with us all day while a dozen acts of kindness fade into the background? We talk about the psychology behind our need
Potluck Saturday: Old Crushes, Missed Trains & The Kween of the Civilians
Happy Pot Luck Saturday International Edition! A dream journal, old crushes, missed trains, and the Kween of the Civilians may just win best Pot Luck Dish.We talk about AI dream analysis, Carl Jung, subconscious messages, loyal dogs, Eastern European traditions, and why sometimes the train you miss isn't the one you were supposed to catch in the first place.We also talk potluck seminars, questiona
RGF Ep. 281: Airplane Etiquette, Coke Light, and Why Old People Always Want the Window Seat
Hey Heal Squad! It’s Friday and somehow, once again, we fooled them and made it through another week. This week, it's an RGF International Edition as Keven checks in from Greece, where a long flight becomes a conversation about travel, patience, kindness, and the little things that somehow drive us all crazy. We talk airplane etiquette, chatty seatmates, the people who refuse to close the window s
1309. Surviving 150+ Brain Tumors: The Healing Habits That Changed Everything
Hey Heal Squad! After this week's powerful conversation with Dave Coulier about navigating two cancer diagnoses, we wanted to bring back this inspiring Throwback Thursday episode with Kristin Bostrom.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer that later spread throughout her body, including more than 150 brain tumors, Kristin refused to let fear define her future. She shares the mindset shifts tha
1308. Dave Coulier’s Life After Cancer: The Side Effects He's Still Battling & the Hidden Toxins He Avoids
Hey Heal Squad! Today we're back with Full House's Dave Coulier (yes, Joey Gladstone himself)and this time he's really opening up about what he thinks may have contributed to not one, but two different cancers. Somewhere in the middle of treatment, Dave found himself asking a question most of us never think to ask until it's too late: what have I been exposing my body to, every single day? That on
1307. Full House's Dave Coulier on Two Cancer Diagnoses, His Fight to Heal + Why Laughter Is His Best Medicine
Hey Heal Squad! Today, we are so excited to welcome Full House star and comedian Dave Coulier to the podcast, and this is one of those conversations that will make you laugh, make you think, and maybe even change the way you look at your own health. Dave joins us to share an honest update on his health after being diagnosed with not one, but two completely different cancers in less than two years.
1306. 3 Wellness Hacks That Changed Maria's Week: More Protein, Medical iPhone Hacks & Learning to Swim at 48
Hey, Heal Squad! Welcome back to another What Worked This Week! This week, Maria is sharing some of the simplest wellness habits that made the biggest difference—and none of them are about fixing a problem. Instead, they're all about preventing them. First up: protein. After chatting with an upcoming Heal Squad guest, Maria made one small change to her breakfast by dramatically increasing her prot
Sunday Set Up Ep. 44: Would You Rather Be Right… or Free?
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore one of the most dangerous traps our minds can fall into: the need to be right. Sparked by a heartbreaking real-life tragedy, Keven examines why being wrong can feel like a threat to our very identity, and why our brains are often wired to defend our beliefs rather than seek the t
Potluck Saturday: Fourth of July Extravaganza!
Happy Pot Luck Saturday! It's our Fourth of July Extravaganza! Olivia Newton-John, Koala Blue, squatter videos, and a deep dive into the Declaration of Independence may just be the most Pot Luck way imaginable to celebrate America's 250th birffday.
We talk celebrity branding before celebrity branding was even a thing, the surprising rise and fall of Olivia Newton-John's lifestyle empire, squatter
RGF Ep. 280: The Cost of Winning an Argument
This week starts with a forgotten backpack... and somehow ends with one of the biggest conversations we've ever had about anger, entitlement, parenting, and why surviving today's world sometimes means swallowing your pride.
We also get into how one shocking real-life murder of Anne's friend over a landlord dispute reminds us that not everyone is playing by the same rules anymore. Why expecting ra
1305. The Missing Piece to Lasting Weight Loss w/ Dr. Gary Foster
Hey Heal Squad! After this week's conversation about GLP-1s, we wanted to bring back this Throwback Thursday episode because it offers a completely different perspective on weight loss.
Maria sits down with Dr. Gary Foster, former Chief Scientific Officer at WW (WeightWatchers), to explore why lasting weight loss isn't just about what you eat, it's about how you think. Together, they unpack the m
1304. Is a GLP-1 Right for You? Side Effects, Risks & The Mistakes to Avoid w/ Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Hey Heal Squad! We are back with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford from Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital, and we are picking up right where we left off about GLP-1s. Dr. Fatima gets into the stuff people are most confused about. She explains why your body is literally wired to fight back every time you try to lose weight, and why that is not a personal failure. It is just biology. Sh
1303. The Truth About GLP-1s: How They ACTUALLY Work, Who They're For + What Most People Get Wrong w/ Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Hey Heal Squad! If you've been confused, overwhelmed, or just a little skeptical about everything you're hearing about GLP-1 medications right now, ya might want to listen to this one! Today Maria sits down with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, and one of fewer than 15 physicians in the entire country
1302. Sleep Better IMMEDIATELY With THIS Hack, How ChatGPT Planned My Party + The Genius Question My Doctor Taught Me
Hey, Heal Squad! Hey, Heal Squad! Maria is back with another edition of What Worked This Week, and trust us—you'll want to keep a notes app handy for this one. First up, Maria shares the unexpected social hack she picked up during...of all places...a breast exam. Her doctor dropped a genius conversation starter for those awkward moments when you know one half of a couple really well—but not the ot
Sunday Set Up Ep. 43: What Is Your Fear Trying to Teach You?
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s Sunday Set Up—life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we challenge one of the biggest myths about fear: that it’s something to eliminate. What if it’s pointing you toward the very life you’re meant to live? Inspired by Joseph Campbell’s famous quote, “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek,” we explore why every great transformation
Potluck Saturday: The Game Show Trivia Network
Happy Pot Luck Saturday! The Match Game, Gene Rayburn's iconic microphone, and a longing for “what’s behind curtain number two” may just be the formation of: The Game Show Trivia Network.We talk Family Feud, Hollywood Squares, The Gong Show, Let's Make a Deal, Press Your Luck, and all the game shows that somehow became part of our childhoods. We talk about hosts, celebrities, and unforgettable mom
RGF Ep. 279: The Crazy Train, Athena's Bday, and Changing Your Story
It’s Friday and somehow, once again, we fooled them and made it through another week. This week, a cowboy-themed birthday party turns into talk about community, confidence, and the ways life keeps bringing us together.
We talk about how the best parties aren’t really about the decorations—they’re about ice breaking, creating spaces where people feel seen, welcomed, and connected.
We talk about t
1301. What We Learned from Our Surrogacy Journey w/ Maria Menounos
Hey Heal Squad! This Throwback Thursday is a meaningful one. This week marks Athena's 3rd birthday, so we're bringing back the episode that tells the incredible story of how she came into our lives.
Maria and Kev sit down with their surrogate, her husband, and the team who helped make their dream of becoming parents a reality. Together, they share the emotional highs and lows of the surrogacy jou
1300. Rebuilding Life After Loss: Bob Saget's Widow Kelly Rizzo on How to Move Forward + Find Love Again
Hey, Heal Squad! Kelly Rizzo is back today, and her story about the night her late husband, comedian and Full House icon Bob Saget, passed away continues. If you've ever lost someone you love, or you're trying to support someone who has, this conversation can help understand grief, trauma, and transformation on a deeper level. Kelly shares what happened the night Bob passed away unexpectedly, the
1299. Kelly Rizzo and Bob Saget’s Unexpected Love Story + Why Slow Growth Is The Secret to a Life You Love
Hey Heal Squad! If you've ever wondered how people find the strength to keep going after life completely changes, this episode is for you. Today, Maria sits down with Kelly Rizzo…multimedia personality, founder of Eat Travel Rock, and host of the Comfort Food podcast. Many of you may also know Kelly as the wife of the late Bob Saget, the beloved comedian and Full House icon who passed away unexpec
1298. 3 Life-Changing Quotes on Peace & Forgiveness You Need to Hear + Family Healing & Foot Health
Hey Heal Squad! Now, we know you all love Maria's recommendations on what's working for her each week, and don't worry…she's got a few of those for you today. But this episode goes a little deeper than products, trends, and wellness hacks. This week, Maria shares something that genuinely worked for her, and it came in the form of a powerful Bruce Lee quote that completely shifted how she's thinkin
Sunday Set Up: The Healing Power of a To-Done List
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week.
This week, we're talking about a list most of us never make—and why it may be more important than the one we look at every day.
The To-Done List.
Most of us live inside our To-Do Lists. Pay the bills. Lose the weight. Build the business. Raise the kids. Heal the trauma. Get healthier. Get organized
Potluck Saturday: College Secret Origins
Happy Pot Luck Saturday! This week we kick things off with an important discussion over potluck food—from Welsh Rarebit and three-layer dip to Jell-O molds, Midwest casseroles, and all the dishes that somehow keep being served up.
Then we talk Animal House, Pizza Movie, college memories, and the Kev and Anne true college tale of "The Barn"—how a group of college misfits went hat in hand, got over
RGF Ep 278: Somewhere Between the Extremes
Happy Regular Guy Friday! On this RGF-lite we talk what it really means to be "average"—and whether average is something we should be trying so hard to avoid in the first place.
We talk growing up in a world that celebrates valedictorians and high achievers, while often overlooking the people who simply show up, work hard, and live good lives. How the tortoise sometimes catches the hare, why effo
1297. How to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare
Hey Heal Squad! After this week's conversation with Dr. Nasim Afsar about taking an active role in your health, we knew we had to bring back this episode. Because if there's one message Maria has learned through every health challenge she's faced, it's this: you have to become the CEO of your own health.
In this powerful solo episode, Maria shares the mindset shifts that transformed her approach
1296. 5 Ways to Make the Healthcare System Work for You w/ Dr. Nasim Afsar
Hey, Heal Squad! Today the conversation continues with Dr. Nasim Afsar - author of Intelligent Health, a board-certified physician and the former Chief Health Officer at Oracle. Yesterday we talked about why the healthcare system is letting you down, well today, is all about what you can do about it. We start where so many of you have been stuck: the insurance question. To have it, or not to have
1295. The Healthcare System Is Missing 80% of Your Health: What to Do About It + How AI Can Help w/ Dr. Nasim Afsar
Hey Heal Squad! Today's episode is for every single one of you who has ever called the doctor because something felt off…whether it was a new symptom, a nagging health concern, or you just needed answers…only to be told the next available appointment is weeks, or even months away. We've all been there, and it's beyond frustrating.That's why we're sitting down with Dr. Nasim Afsar, board-certified
1294. Maria's Secrets to Throwing the BEST Party, A Swim Safety Wake-Up Call & The Power of Gratitude
Hey Heal Squad! Ok so Maria is officially 48, fresh off her 48th birthday celebration and she’s got all the deets about what worked for that and more things that worked this week! Maria tells us all about her last-minute karaoke party—including the celebrity performance nobody saw coming, her go-to hostess philosophy, and the party hacks that made the night unforgettable. She also gets into a lit
Sunday Set Up Ep. 41: The Successful Pleaser
Most people think people pleasers are weak. But what if the biggest people pleasers are often the most successful people in the room? This week Kev explores the Successful Pleaser — the builder, provider, parent, entrepreneur, and problem-solver whose achievements may actually be masking a lifelong need to earn love, approval, safety, or worth. We get into how success can become emotional armor an
Potluck Saturday: Kev & Kels - Praise Choices NOT Talent
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LGF Ep. 277: Applying The Map of Consciousness
Happy Lonely Guy Friday. What if many of the struggles we face aren't character flaws at all — but simply different levels of consciousness we move through during our lives? This week Kev explores Dr. David Hawkins' Map of Consciousness from Power vs. Force — a framework designed to help us identify where we're operating emotionally and how those states may shape our decisions, relationships, heal
1293. The Acupressure Guide to Stress, Pain & Whole-Body Healing w/ Anthony DiSalvo
Hey Heal Squad! After yesterday’s Mind-Body Healing Panel episode, we knew we had to bring back this conversation with Anthony DiSalvo! Anthony joined us at the Heal Squad Day of Reset and shared some incredible insights on acupressure, but this episode takes the conversation even further. Anthony is a board-certified acupuncturist and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who has helped count
1292. LIVE from Heal Squad's Day of Reset: 3 Ways to Calming Stress, Anxiety + Your Nervous System
Hey, Heal Squad! We're back with another special episode recorded LIVE from the Heal Squad Day of Reset, and today we're sharing one of the most powerful conversations of the entire event: our Mind-Body Reset Panel. Maria brought together three of her favorite healers and trusted Heal Squad experts to explore what healing really means—and what we can do right now to help reset an overwhelmed nervo
1291. Jenny McCarthy LIVE: What's Helping Heal Her Nervous System + Mold Toxicity Update & Detox Protocols
Hey, Heal Squad! Kweens, we did it! Today, we are bringing you our first ever LIVE episode with the one and only Jenny McCarthy. Jenny joined us at our Heal Squad Day of Reset, on the beach on Cape Cod in front of 200+ of our people, and Jenny McCarthy gave us everything. Raw, real, and wildly relatable! So, if you thought you knew Jenny's story, this conversation goes deeper. Yes, she spent year
1290. How to Stress Less This Summer: Maria's Travel Hack + Why Less Makeup & Fewer Clothes = More Freedom
Hey Heal Squad! Guess What?!! It’s Maria’s Birthday! And for a special treat - she’s got so many fun travel, lifestyle, beauty, and wellness hacks in this week's What Worked This Week (just in time for summer!) Maria is sharing the small but powerful shifts that are helping her stay organized, simplify her routines, and create more peace in her everyday life. First up: a travel hack she swears by
Sunday Set Up Ep. 40: Sharing Shatters Shame
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. Today, we explore one of the most powerful truths in healing: the moment you realize you're not the only one, something inside you begins to change. We talk about why shame thrives in secrecy, silence, and isolation—and why hearing someone else tell your exact story can be more healing than any advice
Potluck Saturday: Netflix “The Crash” & Coming Home to Roost
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LGF Ep. 276 What Blocks Change & Tonys vs. Emmys
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