848. Break Free From Codependency w/ Mark Groves

In honor of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, Maria chats  with Courtney Elizabeth (@Courtelizz1), a staple of YouTube’s beauty influencer community. In 2017, she was diagnosed with Brain Cancer, and bravely chronicled the journey to recovery on her channel. Today, we discussed how she fought through it, why she did it publicly, how she stayed healthy during recovery (Black Seed Oil anyone?), and even got into some beauty tips! But first, we gotta ask: who Could Use AB eer? Maria’s former assistant and party partner-in-crime Meredith Alhern, that's who! Listen to the two of them recall some of our wild times from their 20s! #BetterTogether is live every Mon-Thur @ 11a PT! RESOURCES: Naomi Campbell Cleans A Plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-U_jT9qWvs&feature=emb_title Courtney’s YouTube: https://www.google.com/search?q=Courtelizz1&oq=courte&aqs=chrome.0.69i59l4j0j69i60l3.834j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Courtney’s Surgery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwOzsxaMfM0&t=440s Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

21 Touko 20201h 20min

The Bella Twins, Brie and Nikki,, have built their entire careers on openness and vulnerability, but even Maria  was taken aback by how beautifully unguarded her conversation with them was today. They discuss the incredible details of their new memoir Incomparable, even reflecting on the sexual assault Nikki so bravely included in the book. They also dove into former flings, current relationships, and the REAL story behind Nikki & Artem time during Dancing With The Stars! The girls shared why therapy AND life coaching have been vital instruments in their success, and offer some beautifully heartfelt words around the tragic passing of Shad Gaspard. RESOURCES: INSTAGRAM: @BellaTwins New book: https://www.amazon.com/Incomparable-Brie-Bella/dp/1797112848 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

20 Touko 20201h 43min

Today on Better Together, we feature world renowned energy healer and practitioner #DrBradleyNelson to discuss how "trapped emotions" in our body, either created in our lives, or inherited from the trauma of our ancestors, can manifest physical pain. Dr. Nelson's studies are backed in quantum physics, and have yielded results for many all over the world. Maria even goes out on a limb to do a live healing session with Dr. Nelson! It's a must see interview! RESOURCES: DR. BRADLEY’S WEBSITE: http://www.drbradleynelson.com/ “The Emotion Code” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Emotion-Code-Emotions-Abundant-Happiness/dp/1250214505 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

19 Touko 20201h 32min

I had two incredible breakthroughs on Better Together today with world-renowned Swedish psychologist and author Katarina Blom. Happiness isn't a "state of being," it's an emotion, and just like all of our emotions, our goal should be to work towards experiencing happiness, not obligating it into our lives. On today's show, Katarina walks us through practical, science-backed exercises to increase our likelihood of achieving happiness more frequently. These strategies have NEVER been more valuable. PLUS, we share our #GoodNewsMonday story straight from @Good_News_Movement 's instagram - a traveling troubadour dedicated to bringing social distance graduation ceremonies to the hard-working students that deserve them! Enjoy the show! RESOURCES: KATRINA BLOM’S WEBSITE: http://katarinablom.com/ KATARINA BLOM’S SOCIALS: @KatarinaBlom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

18 Touko 20201h 33min

*THIS EPISODE WAS ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON MAY 14, 2020** A raw, unguarded conversation with Jamie Lynn Spears, about why she really left the business, how scary it was, and how watching her sister Britney's life influenced that decision. We get an emotional, step-by-step account of her daughter's terrifying accident and miracle recovery, and her new outlook on life thereafter. She opens up with a behind-the-scenes look at growing up as a Spears, especially as Britney's younger sister. Of course Zoey101 fans will be thrilled to hear her discuss the future of the show, but which roles did she walk away from (hint, hint, could she have been our favorite #Vampire?) Finally, she shares her excitement over her new Netflix show Sweet Magnolias. Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

14 Touko 20201h 37min

Maria resonated DEEPLY with today’s episode, guided by the wonderful Judi Johnson (The_Indigo_Coach), who uses feelings based coaching as the foundation of her entire practice. By targeting different areas of our brain and body (cooling our amagudla and limbic systems), we can not only achieve peace moment to moment, but we can actually create habits and practices to benefit our future selves. Maria LOVES practical takeaway, and this one is full of it! RESOURCES: JUDI’S WEBSITE: https://www.theindigocoach.com/ VOMIT JOURNAL RESOURCE: https://www.theindigocoach.com/offerings/project-one-l9k4n JUDI’S INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_indigo_coach/ 5/12 - FRIENDS Producer/Director Kevin Bright Discusses The Future Of The Show! Video: https://youtu.be/BzVxARbSUB8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

13 Touko 20201h 18min

Video: https://youtu.be/BzVxARbSUB8 Kevin Bright is the brilliant producer/director behind FRIENDS, not to mention one of the most important figures in multi camera television. On today’s show, we get exclusive details about the upcoming HBO Max reunion, and even info about Kevin’s upcoming documentary about dog meat culture in South Korea, Nureongi. RESOURCES: Keving Bright Twitter: @kbrightELA Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

13 Touko 20201h 26min

Astrology means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Some range from profoundly skeptical to passionately reliant on the messages the stars can tell us, but our guest ROSE THEODRA knows how to connect with each and every one of them! The renowned astrologer has been featured in everything from Vogue to The New York Times, and has a lot of light to shed on this unprecedented time. Plus, she does 3 live readings with our listeners! RESOURCES: Rose’s Website: https://www.rosetheodora.com/ Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon!  Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria  Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

11 Touko 20201h 31min