
372. Alyson Stoner: The Struggles of Leaving Hollywood & Her Personal Journey To Mental Health Advocacy
Chances are you may recognize today’s guest Alyson Stoner from one of her many roles on the Disney Channel and other blockbuster hits like the Cheaper By The Dozen franchise, Camp Rock, Step-Up or from Missy Elliott’s music video for “Work It.” Well today, the former child super-star sits down with Maria to talk about how she navigated the industry, the struggles she faced as she transitioned out of Hollywood, the steps she took to successfully start over and her journey to mental health advocacy. We especially dive deep into the mind-body connection, which is the basis of Alyson’s business! Her company “Movement Genius” is a radically inclusive platform that uses movement to improve emotional and mental health. This is such a powerful and emotional interview and we hope you all enjoy it. If you do, please let us know by liking this video and commenting what your favorite part of the episode is! RESOURCES: **This gets our audience a free 30-day trial of Movement Genius, plus the Mind Body Pride book and Mind Body Movement book. Direct link: https://www.movementgenius.com/offers/oQSgLodB?coupon_code=MARIA Code: MARIA Website: www.alysonstoner.com Affirmations Albums - www.alysonstoner.com/affirmations ‘Mind Body Pride Book - The 7 Step Guide for Deeper Inner Connection’: https://www.alysonstoner.com/e-book-landing-page Movement Genius: https://www.movementgenius.com/ IG: @alysonstoner & @movementgenius --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
17 Marras 20211h 17min

371. Country Music’s Cody Alan on Coming Out at 30 Years Old and Becoming His Most Authentic Self
Cody Alan is as beloved by the Nashville stars he covers as he is by millions of country fans. As Host and Executive Producer of CMT Radio, listeners hear Cody daily on more than 200 radio stations. Cody is Country’s Renaissance Man. In 2017, Cody came out in a very public way and in turn has helped so many others. Today, Keven and Cody discuss his new book “Hear’s the Thing,” where he gives us an all-access pass into his life. He talks about his coming out experience (and how he told his ex-wife, children, and parents) and offers advice to those who are stuck in a similar situation he was in. The two also talk about the future of the country-music industry and how in any business, more diversity equals more success. Cody’s positivity and spirit is a breath of fresh air whose story will inspire you to embrace your authentic self, no matter your sexual orientation. RESOURCES: Cody’s book, Hear’s The Thing, Lessons on Listening, Life & Love: https://www.amazon.com/Hears-Thing-Lessons-Listening-Life/dp/078524915X IG: @codyalan --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
16 Marras 202158min

370. The Ultimate Italy Vacation Guide, Travel Tips and The Best Packing Hack
Maria Menounos is talking about her recent “work-cation” with hubby, Keven Undergaro. The duo went overseas for some work Maria was doing with MTV and then stayed an extra week and explored. They went to Amsterdam and then popped around Italy before coming home. Maria recounts her trip, the lessons she learned along the way, some of her favorite spots, meals and stories ANDDDD she also dives into some packing and travel hacks she learned and will forever use. She shares European fashion secrets and says she thinks she has never, EVER in her life packed better for a trip...and (like no one ever does) she wore everything she brought!!! She shares her secrets with us today :) Links: Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mariamenounos/ https://www.instagram.com/thekelseymeyer/ https://www.instagram.com/bettertogetherwithmaria/ **Travel Agents: https://www.instagram.com/creations_worldconcierge Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thekelseymeyer https://www.tiktok.com/@bettertogetherwithmaria https://www.tiktok.com/@mariamenounos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
15 Marras 20211h 8min

Potluck Saturday! First Customer Follies...
As you know by now Heal Squad, anything can happen on Pot Luck Saturday. This Saturday proved it yet again as Maria and Keven stumble upon a grand opening of a major chain and find themselves being THE first customers. More proof dreams CAN come true and that anything and we mean ANYTHING can happen on Pot Luck Saturday. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
13 Marras 202115min

Regular Guy Friday Ep. 40: How Anger Works for You and the Need to Work for Yourself
Hey Kweenz we fooled them again and made it back to good old Regular Guy Friday. What kind of woman can only succeed in their own business? How the wild animals we love most reveal so much about who we really are. How anger could be the spark to your healing and overcoming. Visit a small sushi joint in the valley and you may randomly see not one but two TV icons. Bonus: How Bhad Baby and Ava Max have great songs to pregame to but WHICH is better to listen to when heading to the clubs? Bye B's. #krisp --- 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
12 Marras 20211h 39min

369. Live Life On Your Own Terms & Find Peace Being Alone
On today’s episode, Maria, Kelsey and Pooja sit down and recap their interview with Dr. Shefali, doctor of clinical psychology and bestselling author of “A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free.” The 3 reveal their thoughts on society’s expectations of women, in particular when it comes to relationships. Maria chats about marriage and shares why she waited so long to get married. The trio also dive deep into the practice of “who said?” and how it will change your perspective greatly. Lastly, Maria discusses how our childhood baggage carries into adulthood, whether we realize it or not. RESOURCES: Link to Dr. Shefali’s Mind-Valley talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P9SauG4f70 Website: www.drshefali.com/ Book: A Radical Awakening: Turn Your Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth and Live Free. IG: @doctorshefali --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
11 Marras 202143min

368. Living Life on Your Own Terms, Conscious Parenting & Redefining Motherhood with Dr. Shefali Tsabary
On today’s show, we have Dr. Shefali Tsabary, who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in Western Psychology and Eastern Philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. Maria and Dr. Shefali sit down to talk about her new book A Radical Awakening: Turn Your Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth and Live Free. The two talk about breaking free of expectations, societal boundaries and MANY other things holding back women in particular from becoming their most authentic self. We dive in deep today, Heal Squad, and figure out how to live free and live for OURSELVES, not anyone else! RESOURCES: WEBSITE: www.drshefali.com/ BOOK: A Radical Awakening: Turn Your Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth and Live Free. IG: @doctorshefali --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
10 Marras 20211h 8min

367. Your Radical Awakening: Shedding Societal Gender Norms and Not Feeling Guilty About It with Dr. Shefali Tsabary
On today’s show, we have Dr. Shefali Tsabary, who received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in Western Psychology and Eastern Philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. Maria and Dr. Shefali sit down to talk about her new book A Radical Awakening: Turn Your Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth and Live Free. The two talk about breaking free of expectations, societal boundaries and MANY other things holding back women in particular from becoming their most authentic self. We dive in deep today, Heal Squad, and figure out how to live free and live for OURSELVES, not anyone else! Enjoy part 1 of this 2-part interview with Dr. Shefali! RESOURCES: WEBSITE: www.drshefali.com/ BOOK: A Radical Awakening: Turn Your Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth and Live Free. IG: @doctorshefali --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support
9 Marras 202150min





















