979. Maria Explains How Mel Robbin’s “High-Five Habit” Transformed Her Healing Journey

Happy Throwback Thursday, Heal Squad! We're bringing back an episode that dives deep into the power of self-compassion and embracing our mistakes. Maria and Kelsey share their insights from a previous episode with Mel Robbins, where she breaks down her transformative “High Five Habit”—a simple practice of high-fiving yourself in the mirror every morning. This habit is more than a gesture; it’s an act of self-love and acceptance that flips self-criticism on its head. In her book, Mel shares how this daily ritual can reshape your perspective and serve as a powerful anchor when life’s storms hit. We talk about releasing guilt, letting go of self-doubt, and moving forward without the heavy weight of self-judgment. Maria even shares a recent experience where this habit helped her turn a minor car mishap into a moment of kindness rather than self-blame. Mel Robbins Interview on Heal Squad Healers and Heal Liners: Gratitude as a Compass. Mel and Maria explore how practicing gratitude isn’t just positive thinking; it’s a grounding practice that strengthens resilience. Celebrate Yourself. From sticky notes to mirror moments, discover practical ways to make self-love part of your routine. Unblocking Mental Lint. It clogs your mind and keeps you from celebrating you. Our daily thoughts and experiences can clog our mental space and how the High Five Habit can help clear the path for a more positive mindset. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Nanit: https://www.nanit.com/ use promo code: DREAM20 for 20% off your first order Mel Robbins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/?hl=en Website: https://www.melrobbins.com/ The High Five Habit Book: https://www.amazon.com/High-Habit-Take-Control-Simple-ebook/dp/B096JQSWQ6 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 and healsquad.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. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.