698. Self Love, Self Awareness, Self Transformation | Elizabeth Gilbert, Katherine Woodward Thomas, Koya Webb & Vishen Lakhiani

Hey, Heal Squad! We’ve got a pretty powerful THROWBACK episode lined up for you today, and it begins at the Thanksgiving Day Table! First, Maria opens up about her first Thanksgiving without her mom, sharing the emotional waves, surprising moments of comfort, and the quiet ways our loved ones still make their presence known. We know holidays can feel complicated when someone is missing, but Maria offers a beautiful ways to stay present, set intention, and gently honor the people we love right at the table. She also drops a game-changing Thanksgiving travel tip (seriously, a lifesaver), and her top 5 hosting hacks that work for any holiday celebration. Cozy, heartfelt, and packed with real takeaways…. you’ll want to take notes for this one! -- 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  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.

20 Nov 202548min

Hey Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Kelly Sullivan Walden, and today we’re going way deeper into the subconscious. Kelly breaks down why recurring dreams, “random” dream characters, and emotional themes aren’t accidents,  they’re messages from your inner world asking to be understood, healed, or completed. She also introduces us to her JET SET dream-decoding formula and explains how to use Image Rehearsal Therapy (a powerful technique studied at Harvard) to re-enter a dream, resolve stuck emotions, and finally get the peace or closure you’ve been craving. PLUS, we explore the difference between ego goals and soul goals, why manifesting doesn’t work unless the subconscious feels safe, and how to use nighttime intention-setting to magnetize what you actually want (and not what stresses you out). And if you’ve ever had recurring dreams about missing flights, running late, or old relationships resurfacing? Kelly helps the booth break down exactly what those dreams reveal… you don’t want to miss this one!  HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Recurring dreams show you exactly where you’re still stuck. When the same dream keeps returning, it’s your subconscious highlighting the fear, wound, or belief you’re finally ready to outgrow. Soul goals create real alignment in your life. When you shift from chasing external “wins” to connecting with the deeper feeling you truly want, your energy changes, and your subconscious stops resisting what you’re trying to manifest. Your dreams reveal the gap between the life you’re living and the life you’re meant for. Themes like being left behind, running late, or choosing a different path mirror the real choices you’re afraid to make. When you interpret them, you gain clarity on what needs to shift so you can finally move forward. -- 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyswalden/  Website: https://www.kellysullivanwalden.com/  Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-31008148  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.

19 Nov 202550min

Hey Heal Squad! Today we’re joined by Dr. Dream herself, Kelly Sullivan Walden, to talk about how dreams actually guide your health, stress, intuition, and even the big decisions you’re wrestling with in real life. Kelly breaks down her “Dreamifesting” method, how to ask your dreams for guidance before bed, how to decode what shows up (without Googling symbols), and how your subconscious sends you messages through both your dreams and your feelings during the day. PLUS, we get into why we’re all so disconnected from our intuition, how to tell the difference between fear and a real message, and how five minutes of stillness can shift your whole energy. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re missing the signs your body and spirit are trying to give you… this one’s going to open something up. Tune in, Heal Squad! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Your dreams are messages from your subconscious: When you learn to listen, your dreams can reveal what your body, intuition, and emotional world have been trying to tell you. They become one of the most powerful tools for clarity and healing. Stillness is medicine: Even five minutes of quiet before sleep or after waking can shift your nervous system and open the channel for intuition, guidance, and the inner wisdom most of us rush past during the day. What you want isn’t the thing, it’s the feeling underneath it:  Kelly teaches that our dreams help us uncover the deeper desire we’re really chasing, peace, safety, connection, fulfillment, so we can manifest from fullness instead of lack. -- 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyswalden/  Website: https://www.kellysullivanwalden.com/  Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-31008148  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.

18 Nov 202554min

Hey Heal Squad! In honor of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, we thought to dive into all things, brain health. Our brains shape everything… focus, emotions, habits, decisions,  yet most of us spend more time caring for our skin than our mind. So, we’re breaking down what it actually means to support a healthier, stronger, more resilient brain. You’ll hear insights from four of the top voices in brain science: Dr. Daniel Amen on identifying your unique brain type, Jim Kwik on training your mind with simple daily habits, Dr. Drew Ramsey on the foods that fuel (or drain) your focus, and Dr. Caroline Leaf on rewiring negative thoughts and emotional patterns. From nutrition to morning rituals to neuroplasticity, this episode will help you understand how adaptable your brain really is, and how small, consistent choices can improve your mood, memory, focus, and long-term brain health. Here’s your reminder to take care of your brain health today!  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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  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.

17 Nov 202545min

If you're in a blended family (or love someone who is) this Heal in 10 is for you! In this moment from our 2-part sit-down with Heather Rae El Moussa (you probably know her from Selling Sunset or The Flipping El Moussas), we dive into the real talk around step-parenting, co-parenting, and everything in between. Heather opens up about the mindset shift that changed everything for her, and shares the #1 rule she lives by when it comes to blended families… We talk about what it takes to build trust, let go of ego, and show up with love… even when it’s hard. Tune in, 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  GUEST RESOURCES:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheatherraeelmoussa/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heatherraeelmoussa  Heather Rae Beauty: https://www.instagram.com/heatherraeessentials/?hl=en  Website: https://heatherraeessentials.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.

16 Nov 20258min

Hey Regular Guys & Gals, we fooled them again, and made it to another Lonely Guy Friday edition with Kev! Kev dives into how the current of your life isn’t punishing you, it’s redirecting you toward what your higher self’s been begging for. After decades of swimming upstream, he reflects on how all that effort built strength but also drained spirit, health, and time, and how letting go of anger and outcome can suddenly open every door that once felt closed. He unpacks why late-life transformation isn’t failure, it’s proof that presence and surrender always beat force and fury. Why ghosting, lost jobs, and closed doors are protection, not punishment, and how “Let Them” might be the mantra for your next chapter. How you don’t fight the tide, you fight for the shore. How to know when to fight: if it expands you, it’s yours; if it shrinks you, walk away. How your nervous system knows the truth long before your brain does. How to save your strength for the battles that build you, not bleed you. LGF BONUS: The plight of a late Thanksgiving, an outdoor Christmas tree hack yard. Mercedes Mone becomes  the first to hold 12 titles worldwide AND is voted #1 in the world, by mixing push with flow. On behalf of Kelsey and Anne… Bye Betches, and we’ll talk shortly. 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  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.

14 Nov 202530min

Hey, Heal Squad! With the holiday’s right around the corner, we know that it can be a tough season for some. So, today we’re talking about something every one of us goes through but almost no one talks about honestly: those tough, messy, confusing life moments that feel like they’re pulling you backward… and how you can use it to move you toward your next level of growth! Maria shares what she’s been learning in her own “rainy season,” from the unexpected challenges that knocked her off course to the mindset shifts that helped her stay grounded when life felt overwhelming. She opens up about the moments that tested her faith, the tools she used to stay connected to her intuition, and how she learned to trust that hard seasons are not punishments, they’re preparation. Sometimes this season looks like slowing down, surrendering control, letting old versions of yourself fall away, and allowing life to redirect you… you’ve got this!  -- 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  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.

13 Nov 202548min

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Anthony DiSalvo, Maria’s personal acupuncturist and California Board-Certified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, and this one’s all about real-life healing tools you can use daily. In this episode, Anthony breaks down how to naturally relieve constipation, allergies, and hormonal imbalances through simple acupressure points, herbal support, and daily habits. He also shares how hot water therapy can transform digestion, what your cravings reveal about your body, and how Chinese medicine helps with fertility, postpartum recovery, and UTIs. Maria and Anthony dive into how consistency and self-discipline are the secret ingredients for healing, and why you don’t need to rely only on external treatments to feel better. You’ll learn how to reconnect with your body, support your organs, and build harmony from the inside out! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Consistency creates healing. Acupressure isn’t a one-time fix, it’s a daily dialogue with your body. The more you show up, the faster your system learns to rebalance on its own. Hot water is medicine. Swapping cold drinks for warm or hot water soothes digestion, boosts circulation, and relaxes your body from the inside out. Healing allergies starts with strengthening your organs. Instead of masking symptoms, support your lungs, liver, and spleen so your immune system can finally calm and reset. Your hormones want harmony, not control. Chinese medicine works with your natural cycles to ease PMS, improve fertility, and make transitions like perimenopause smoother. -- 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlcholisticlife/?hl=en  Website: https://www.yudayimedicine.com/about-anthony-disalvo You can check out his courses here! https://courses.yudayimedicine.com/tlc-holistic-life 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.

12 Nov 202535min