1055. The Truth About Trauma: Why Your Nervous System is the Missing Link w/ Somatic Expert Brian Mahan

As we’ve learned, our thoughts really can control our reality and can shift it for the better or worse. Over the last few weeks, Maria has been doing Joe Dispenza’s meditation “The Formula,” learning how to direct her thoughts away from the sufferings of the past and into the possibility of the future. And today she shares what she has learned so we can do the same! We go over the key to visualization so that we can think our dreams into reality, why protecting your energy is more than just staying away from negative people, how to make space for your goals … and so much more!  Maria is continually updating this page to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, even if you don't see something you like here but having something in mind you do want to buy at Macy's, please support us and use the link. Every purchase through this link helps us keep the show going :) www.macys.com/bettertogether  Also, be sure to check out www.mariamenounos.com for the “cliff notes” of all our episodes where we compile the life-changing lessons into one blog called "life-hacks." Plus, we share Maria's favorite new products & her must-haves!

25 Apr 202243min

Hey Regular Guys and Gals, happy Regular Guy Friday. The power of 'Intentional Purchasing'. Scheduling may be your way to success and fulfillment. Be honest, but be mindful of who deserves your truth. Accountability coaches or accountability friends. Dream analysis. Task journals. Grace Slick 'focused' on Somebody to Love at Woodstock while Thelma Houston played 'Don't Leave Me This Way' in Provincetown. Bye Betches.

22 Apr 20221h 6min

Are you aware of your impact on the environment? Because today we learned how much our small daily habits are actually really harmful to the environment and learned some statistics that were shocking to say the least. BUT we also learned a lot of easy, simple changes we can make that will greatly reduce our carbon footprint. In our Earth Day special, Maria is joined by two incredible pioneers in the sustainability space: co-founder & co-CEO of List Perfectly Clara Albornoz and founder & CEO of Bite Lindsay McCormick.  Clara reveals the fashion industry’s detrimental impact on the planet and how you can make a difference AND make money by selling your trash (yes, you read that right).  Lindsay talks the beauty industry and how its use of plastic not only affects mother earth but also our health, sharing that microplastics were found in the human bloodstream… We are so grateful to have learned these amazing and surprisingly simple tips from two inspiring women - we hope you learned as much as us! Show the earth some love by sharing this with a friend so that we can all do our parts in keeping our gorgeous planet clean and healthy! RESOURCES IG: @bite Website: www.bitetoothpastebits.com  IG: @listperfectly  Website: www.listperfectly.com

21 Apr 20221h 7min

In part 2 of our interview with Somatic Experiencing Therapist, with whom Maria works with weekly, Brian Mahan walks us through creating boundaries and a healthy relationship with anger. We talk: why inhibited anger makes it difficult to create boundaries. How to set and sustain boundaries. Tips to handle breached boundaries in the workplace and in life. Why anger will set your free. And an easy, free tool to release anger.  We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: Website: https://briandmahan.com/  Link book: https://www.amazon.com/Cried-All-Happy-Hour-Transformation-ebook/dp/B09TY3S6TP

20 Apr 202249min

Somatic Experiencing Therapist, with whom Maria works with weekly, Brian Mahan comes on to talk about overcoming shame and healing trauma. But don’t fret, while it may seem heavy, Brian breaks it down super simply for us. We talk: Healthy vs. toxic shame. Trauma is a physiological wounding experience. Shame leads to loss of authenticity. First steps to healing childhood wounds. Why millennials and Gen-Z struggle with perfectionism and self-sabotage. And MUCH more! We hope you enjoy!  RESOURCES: Website: https://briandmahan.com/  Link book: https://www.amazon.com/Cried-All-Happy-Hour-Transformation-ebook/dp/B09TY3S6TP

19 Apr 20221h 13min

Today the Better Together gals talk everything from Easter to astrology. Maria discusses the new way we should view spring. The shocking medical discoveries she learned from her chiropractor. Kelsey shares Easter statics. We talk about where we should visit based on our star signs. And lastly, we should expect astrologically in the coming month. We hope you enjoy and had a great Easter and Passover, if you celebrate!

18 Apr 202247min

Happy Passover and Good Friday Regular Guys and Gals. This technique to curb anxiety and induce prosperity. This person to help you do so. This diet will cleanse your body and improve your energy and is easier to adhere to than you think. This is a canary in a coal mine, This creates new pathways in our brain. But who cares. Most importantly, ow do we rebrand (and revive) the Easter Bunny and how do @thekelseymeyer and @undergaro get into @poojanayyarr 's clique?  RGF Bonus; the music of Charles Manson, the fine line between sociopath and star and how turning future serial killers into Tik Tok stars may be the answer plus the angel that was Isreal Kamakawiwo'ole. Bye Betches.

15 Apr 20221h 18min

The Heal Squad has had many questions about coping with addiction. Maria's and Keven's friend and brother Sean 'Xpac' Waltman sits down to discuss his journey through addiction as well as some of the orthodox and not so orthodox means in which he succeeded. It's his journey and path but our hope is that those battling addiction and their loved ones may benefit. They also discuss the true meaning of NWO. PS when you're NWO, you're NWO 4 Life.

14 Apr 202257min