697. The Power of Self-Acceptance Brooke Shields, Melissa Wood Tepperberg & Anne Lamott

Hey Heal Squad, how often do you feel insecure, unsure, anxious, ashamed, and even that you're viewed as an "old" person? Many people, especially women throughout the years, feel like this. I'm not immune to any of it, but thanks to my guests on this All-Stars Edition, I know that plenty of remedies exist. Brooke Shields shares her journey to self-acceptance and how it's key to unlocking true potential and overcoming societal expectations and stereotypes due to age. Melissa Wood Tepperberg shares her practice of completely transforming herself in less than a year. Annie Lamott shows us how to pursue dreams and step into the shape that awaits us while practicing self-care, emphasizing the power of storytelling, and owning one's experiences to heal and connect with others. Brooke Shields "I'm not going to let you shake me. I'm just not going to give you that much power." Ageism and societal expectations: Aging brings relief, freedom, and power. Resilience and overcoming hardships: Setbacks do not define one's path. Seeking therapy and professional support is key. Cultivating a supportive network: People and professionals that ground you. External judgments and societal expectations do not define self-worth. Melissa Wood Tepperberg "Commit to yourself. Evolve to who I'm really meant to be, the best version of myself." The vital practice of Self-Observation. Commitment to Practice: The negative consequences of not doing self-work. The Mind-Body Connection and the role meditation plays in connecting them to heal. Evolving Identity: Constantly evolve toward your best version and do not allow anxiety or negative emotions to define you. Micro Moments of Self-Care to achieve macro results. Different practices work for different people. Anne Lamott "We're hungry for what we're not giving." Surrender is NOT weakness or giving up – it's aligning with goodness and love. Radical self-love and self-care are the first moves before extending that love to others. True, lasting fulfillment comes from giving, being of service, and filling the needs of others. The thing about honoring older generations. Hope through giving: Sharing love, kindness, and support creates a force field of hope and connection. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: www.macys.com/healsquad Rosetta Stone: www.rosettastone.com/healsquad Noom: www.noom.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med ABOUT 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 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. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.