86. How To Be Happy w/ Psychologist Katarina Blom

End of Life and Grief Doula, Dianne Gray joins us today on Better Together. Her journey in this space, plus her unwavering commitment to improving care for seriously ill children was born from her 14-year experience as caregiver and mom to her ill son. In addition, dedication to her work was sparked from the sudden loss of her father to a heart attack when she was just 9 years old. Today, Maria and Dianne talk about how to cope with death and Dianne shares easy-to-apply tools for those who are grieving. Did you know that we can still connect with those who have passed and actually feel them?!! She also reveals that scientifically, love can never die...!! We learn how to correctly support someone who is grieving through an idea called companioning. Lastly, Dianne reminds us that it is not all about us. Everyone makes mistakes and we are all perfectly, imperfect. We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please share with a friend who is going through a hard time and could use this ❤️ DIANNE RESOURCES: Dianne: @diannebgray on Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

11 Aug 20211h 20min

Today, Maria’s co-stars and director from the Lifetime Christmas movie they just shot, The Holiday Fix, join her on Better Together! Jana Kramer, Ryan McPartlin, and Brian Herzlinger not only talk about their new movie, but also why this film is uniquely special for each of them. Jana even opens up about her recent divorce from ex-husband Mike Caussin, how she is holding up, and how the split has affected her kids. She and Maria bonded over how much they helped and lifted one another up through their own respective difficult times. Ryan reveals how he and Maria formed such a strong bond so quickly and then the two share their very different, yet equally interesting experiences with Jack Nicholson!! Last but not least, Brian and Maria sit down to talk about the key to creating a great Christmas movie (Brian has made 10!!!) and possibly making another Christmas movie?! So who knows… maybe this isn’t the last you’ll see the gang all together! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

9 Aug 202155min

Hay Kweenz, Regular Guys and Girls, we fooled 'em again! We made it to another edition of Regular Guy Friday! Life is happening for you, not to you, and the universe has you always.  Nature walks will help raise awareness to see it but walking alone in LA at night may not be the best idea, Kelsey!  Lacking awareness, being self involved, chasing rainbows,  focusing on what the universe isn't giving you and medicating is a recipe for mediocrity (and medicating doesn't just come in the form of alcohol or drugs). Then comes the shame which can elevate or destroy you. How we view the past is rarely accurate, making the allowance of shame and guilt to destroy us even more pointless.  Kelsey knows what the kids mean then they ask 'who's got the aux? ' While Kev thinks it's all chugey. We wonder where Kelsey's friend Tom from Nordstrom is at with all of the above. And if you're really cool, you don't call your friends 'betches', you call them 'B's.'  Bye B's. --- 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

6 Aug 20211h 6min

Shame is a disease that affects us all, shame is a survival mechanism. Lucky for us, trauma expert and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Brian Mahan teaches us the key to stop shame from ruling our lives. We learn about toxic shame vs healthy shame, and how shame can be stored in our bodies. We also learn about memory and the brain - the higher brain vs the lower brain - and how we can’t always believe what we remember. Aka almost 50% of what we remember is often altered...what! He also shares how to avoid attracting negative energy…*hint* stop looking for the bad things, because that's bringing energy to them!! We learn how to rewire our brain to create new neural pathways to create better behavioral patterns! We hope you enjoyed part two of this two-part episode. BRIAN RESOURCES *Brian’s website has amazing resources for everyone: www.briandmahan.com *Also traumahealing.org & healingshame.com - two other amazing resources Brian: @briandmahansep --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

5 Aug 202140min

Shame is a disease that affects us all, shame is a survival mechanism. Lucky for us, trauma expert and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Brian Mahan teaches us the key to stop shame from ruling our lives. We learn about toxic shame vs healthy shame, and how shame can be stored in our bodies. We also learn about memory and the brain - the higher brain vs the lower brain - and how we can’t always believe what we remember. Aka almost 50% of what we remember is often altered...what! He also shares how to avoid attracting negative energy…*hint* stop looking for the bad things, because that's bringing energy to them!! We learn how to rewire our brain to create new neural pathways to create better behavioral patterns! Don't miss this incredible two-part episode...and please let us know what you learned from it. BRIAN RESOURCES *Brian’s website has amazing resources for everyone: www.briandmahan.com *Also traumahealing.org & healingshame.com - two other amazing resources Brian: @briandmahansep --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

4 Aug 20211h 2min

Going through a tough time? On today’s show, Maria talks about coping with rainy seasons and picking up the right umbrella . Bad things may be meant to happen in order to elevate you. Most positive  changes won't feel good - at first. Are you giving away your power? Want to raise your vibration when down - don't hang out with old acquaintances, hang out with new strangers, just ask Ester Hicks.  The  quality of your life  is a direct reflection of the expectations of your peers - just ask Tony Robbins.   Do those around your push you to reach your full potential. We certainly are trying  here!     Enjoy this episode and  share with a friend who you think would benefit from it,  too! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

3 Aug 202154min

What's a chakra? How do chakras work? What do chakras tell us? Well, everyday clairvoyant, intuitive healer and renowned author, Cyndi Dale is here to answer ALL your burning chakra questions, and more. Today Maria Menounos and Cyndi Dale discuss the 12 chakras and Cyndi teaches us how to determine our chakra type. Once determining your charka type you'll then be able to tap your individual energy system for health, healing and harmonious weight. The duo discuss how food and what you should eat is determined by your chakra type, call it the charka diet if you will. We learn that food cravings are ironically most often things we are allergic or intolerant to AND your cravings can even come from a place in your childhood that needs healing. Enjoy this episode and please share with a friend who you think would love it too! Cyndi's book available Aug 3rd: https://www.amazon.com/Chakras-Food-You-Individual-Harmonious/dp/1250790670 @TheKelseyMeyerHandles: @CyndiDaleEnergy @BetterTogetherWithMaria @MariaMenounos --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

2 Aug 20211h 21min

Hay Kweenz, Regular Guys and Girls, we fooled 'em again! We made it to another edition of Regular Guy Friday!  Overindulgence leads to rage and whether it's mindless rage or focused rage, it's still rage.  When it comes to projects and jobs: 1)  less people means more productivity - and more happiness.  2) comfort zones may be comfy but will age you fast 3) adapt to new situations and learn new skills - new skills come from young, open minds.  Whether in a relationship or a divorce, eye the big picture and keep your ego out of it. All Setbacks are Set-Ups as long as.....  The 21st century is changing negotiation techniques - and why it's better to get a little less than you think you deserve. If we got everything we wanted in life, we would be married to our elementary school crushes - or in Kelsey's case, a heroin addict.  Finishing schools may be a thing of the past, but life schools are more necessary than ever.  Who else will teach Kelsey's dates that they serve tacos on Taco Tuesdays?  Whether it's Simone Biles at the Olympics, you or someone you love, it's better to bend than break, unless you're Joe Frazier in Manilla. Bye Betches. --- 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

30 Jul 20211h 38min