The Sunday Set Up Ep. 11: How To Let Go Without Losing Yourself

Hey, Heal Squad! Get ready because the Heal Squad Roundtable is tackling FIVE hot topics in health! Maria, Dr. Alison, Deirdre, & Christina are here to give their hot takes on some current events in wellness and health. First, Maria’s interview with Jenny McCarthy about nicotine patch therapy for COVID vaccine injuries has had EVERYONE talking—so the Heal Squad Roundtable is digging a little bit deeper. Dr. Alison weighs in on whether this unconventional method is actually healing or just masking symptoms. Next, the crew dives into dopamine regulation and its surprising connection to detoxification (Maria has some fun thoughts about this one!). Maria also opens up about her experience at a Joe Dispenza event, where she reconnected with her personal healing journey, then, can your career be a silent killer? We break down the hidden health risks of certain professions, from airline pilots being bombarded with radiation to accountants working under artificial light 24/7. Finally, can mitochondrial health affect your beauty? We explore how cells and energy levels play a big part in facial symmetry and how you can tap into it. Enjoy! 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ ROUNDTABLE RESOURCES & HEADLINES: Why This Long Covid Sufferer Is Seeking a Nicotine Fix: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-09-13/can-nicotine-patches-treat-my-long-covid-symptoms High Paying Jobs linked to Cancer: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14469029/Doctor-white-collar-jobs-cancer-pilot-teacher.html Facial symmetry & The Mitochondria: https://x.com/byjoeljan/status/1894219542366490697 Jenny McCarthy’s Diet That Almost Killed Her & Her #1 Post-COVID Injury Healing Tip: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1050-jenny-mccarthys-diet-that-almost-killed-her-her/id1320060107?i=1000700891026 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

31 Maalis 59min

Hi Heal Squad! Jenny McCarthy is as bold and unfiltered as they come! The actress, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Masked Singer (Wednesdays on FOX!), and founder of Formless Beauty has faced major life challenges and yet, has come out stronger than ever. In this mini-sode, Jenny gets real with Maria about how she tackled divorce, diagnoses, career ups and downs, and even cancel culture by mastering the power of manifestation, setting priorities, and taking control of her own health and future by truly trusting her gut. Maria also drops some wisdom from Dr. Joe Dispenza on how YOU can start becoming the CEO of Your Health. If you’re ready to trust your instincts, take charge of your health, and manifest your best life—this episode is for you! Don’t forget to listen to our FULL episodes with Jenny: Part 1  Part 2  -- 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/  code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES: Follow Jenny on Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/jennymccarthy/?hl=en  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.wahlberg?lang=en The Masked Singer Airs Wednesdays on Fox: https://www.fox.com/the-masked-singer/ https://formlessbeauty.com/ 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

30 Maalis 12min

Hey, Heal Squad! This week on Regular Girl Saturday, Kelsey is joined by a very special guest—Aaliyah, an intuitive healer, massage therapist, and spiritual guide with a heart of gold. In this soulful, honest convo, they dive into what it means to truly heal—from learning to trust your own gifts, to navigating Saturn returns, ancestral wounds, and finding your chosen family. Alaya shares her powerful story of overcoming anxiety, reconnecting with her purpose, and helping others do the same through energy work and intuition. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your spark or you’re unsure how to step into your light again, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone—and your healing is already underway. You’re not broken. You’re just getting your color back. Xo Kels & Aaliyah Aaliyah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alypromise?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D    -- 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/  code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/  code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

29 Maalis 1h 26min

Hey lonely Heal Squad members, with the Regular Girl Saturday girls on assignment, we bring you another edition of Lonely Guy Friday. How your dreams and nightmares could be the key to healing? Where and how to interpret those dreams to create healing. How 90% of our minds and bodies are made up of the unconscious and how that unconscious part is the real part driving your feelings and decisions, good and bad. The morning routine that could replace that grueling workout yet give you the same elevated feelings. The healing modalities of Shadow Work, IFS, Dr. Kim D'Eramo, Dr. Joe Dispenza and alike: how they have different modalities but essentially say the same things. What is the Big Self and the Little Self? What is the 5D self and the 3D self?  How 'the work' will reveal why both sides in politics are actually coming from the same place. Change your personality, change your reality per Dr. Joe Dispenza. He's right but it's easier said than done. Here are some steps you may need to take before doing transformative meditation. Until you make the unconscious conscious it will direct your life and you will call it fate. Take that into your weekend Heal Squad. Bye Betches!  -- 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/  code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

28 Maalis 47min

Hey, Heal Squad! Since Maria just went to Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Progressive Retreat, we thought to bring back a previous retreat she attended! This Throwback Thursday, Maria shares EVERYTHING she learned during her experience at Dr. Joe Dispenza’s Week Long Advanced Retreat, where she learned how to finally let go of old emotional wounds and step into a more aligned, joyful future. She shares the tools, mindset shifts, and science-backed practices Dr. Joe teaches to help you rewire your brain, regulate your nervous system, and create real transformation from the inside out. From deep meditations to breakthrough moments of clarity, this episode is packed with insight on how you can start healing—mentally, emotionally, and physically. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past or unsure how to move forward, this is your sign to release, reset, and start building the future you deserve. Happy Healing!  -- 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/  code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ DR JOE DISPENZA’S RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoedispenza/?hl=en  Website: https://drjoedispenza.com/  Week Long Advanced Retreat: https://drjoedispenza.com/advanced-retreats  Progressive Retreat: https://drjoedispenza.com/progressive-retreats  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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

27 Maalis 44min

Hey, Heal Squad! Maria is back with Part 2 of her amazing conversation with Jenny McCarthy! We know her as an actress, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Masked Singer (Wednesdays on FOX!), and founder of the vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand, Formless Beauty—but today, Jenny is getting real about her incredible healing journey. From battling celiac disease and Hashimoto’s to uncovering shocking truths about oral health, Jenny shares the alternative approaches she used to heal her body and why she said buh-bye to one of the most popular diets in America. And just when you think she’s said it all—Jenny drops a jaw-dropping revelation about a groundbreaking therapy she discovered to heal post-COVID vaccine injuries. Maria was left speechless! Let’s just say everything Jenny has learned on her health and wellness journey has led her to create Formless Beauty, her brand that takes clean beauty to the next level. Get ready for an eye-opening, empowering, and inspiring conversation. We hope you enjoy it!  HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Keep an Open Mind To Healing: Jenny urges people to do their own research, explore anecdotal evidence, and keep an open mind to emerging healing methods. She revealed groundbreaking alternative therapies using low-dose nicotine patches to help with her post-COVID vaccine injuries, chronic fatigue, and even type 1 diabetes.  EWG Standards For Clean Beauty: Jenny founded Formless Beauty to create truly clean beauty products after learning that many brands falsely claim to be "clean." She works with the Environmental Working Group (EWG) to ensure her products meet the highest safety standards, avoiding harmful chemicals commonly found in makeup.  The Link Between Oral Health & Chronic Illness: Jenny discovered that hidden infections from root canals and wisdom tooth extractions were contributing to her health issues. She encourages people to visit biological dentists to check for underlying infections that may impact overall wellness. -- 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/  code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES: Follow Jenny on Instagram & TikTok: The Masked Singer Airs Wednesdays on Fox Formless Beauty EWG Root Cause Documentary 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

26 Maalis 54min

Hey, Heal Squad! Today’s episode is downright jaw-dropping with the one and only Jenny McCarthy! Actress, New York Times bestselling author, host of The Masked Singer (Wednesdays on FOX!), and founder of the Vegan, cruelty-free beauty brand Formless Beauty, Jenny holds nothing back in this must-listen conversation with Maria! Maria and Jenny chat about personal healing journeys, career highs and lows (can you believe she said no to Oprah!), and Jenny gets incredibly real about her son’s near-death experience, his autism diagnosis, and the intense backlash she faced for advocating for his health. But that’s not all—Jenny reveals the behind-the-scenes chaos at The View, including shocking details about how producers reshaped the show to protect Barbara Walters amid her declining health. Plus, she shares the alternative healing treatments that helped her son, like a gut-brain connection that changed everything, and the mindful techniques she used to manifest his recovery & her husband Donnie Wahlberg. This episode is packed with shocking revelations, raw truth, and unstoppable resilience from someone who’s truly been through it all. We loved this conversation with Jenny, and we know you will too! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Healing & Gut-Brain Connection: Jenny trusted her gut—both literally and intuitively—when it came to her son’s health, using this knowledge to support his improvement after his autism diagnosis. Manifestation & Law of Attraction: Jenny believes visualizing positive outcomes helped her overcome obstacles, including her son’s health. Resilience & Reinvention: From getting her dream jobs, to walking away from major opportunities, then finding success with Masked Singer, Jenny proves that persistence and staying true to yourself always wins. -- 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/  code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE RESOURCES: Follow Jenny on Instagram & TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/jennymccarthy/?hl=en  https://www.tiktok.com/@mrs.wahlberg?lang=en The Masked Singer Airs Wednesdays on Fox: https://www.fox.com/the-masked-singer/ https://formlessbeauty.com/ 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

25 Maalis 47min

Hey Heal Squad!  If you’ve been feeling drained, sluggish, or just downright exhausted, this episode is for YOU! The Roundtable is here, tackling one of the hottest health topics —FATIGUE! Maria, Dr. Alison, Deidre, and Christina are here to uncover why it’s so often misdiagnosed, how cholesterol might be playing a sneaky role, and whether you’re actually fatigued or just plain tired. Yes, there’s a BIG difference! But don’t worry—we’re not leaving you hanging! The Squad is sharing expert tips to beat fatigue, reclaim your energy, and finally feel like yourself again. And get this… Dr. Alison has NEVER felt fatigued! Spoiler Alert: it doesn’t involve naps! Just wait until you hear her secret. Enjoy, Heal Squad! -- 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 Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ ROUNDTABLE RESOURCES & HEADLINES: Douglas C Wallace & Mitochondrial DNA :  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26406369/ Listen to Maria’s Healing Journey in the DR & More on Dr Jack Kruse: https://www.healsquad.com/foundational-health 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

24 Maalis 33min