86. How To Be Happy w/ Psychologist Katarina Blom

Today is the one-year death anniversary of Maria’s mother Litsa. In this emotional episode, she opens up about her grief journey, how much she has evolved over the year, and what she has learned through the process. Later, we are joined by end of life and grief doula Dianne Gray to talk: Memorializing a loved one & what to do if you don’t know how  Grief fog & anticipatory grief, two symptoms of mourning that you may not know about Life with the remaining parent & the new relationship you will build with them Proven scientific methods to help with grief Why your loved ones can’t really ever leave you  We’ve all dealt with so much loss over the last couple of years and we know that this episode will help anyone mourning right now, so please share with a friend who you think could benefit. Dianne’s advice helped Maria tremendously through her grieving journey.  RESOURCES: IG: @diannebgray Maria's personally curated Macy's page: www.macys.com/bettertogether. 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 :) 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!

2 Maj 20221h 17min

And on this very special Regular Guy Friday: we bring you RGF 'Lonely Guy Edition' as Keven gives Pooja and Kelsey the day off. The importance of 'taking the temperature' of your relationships. The therapy and release behind free dancing and the 20 dollar shower speakers to help you do so. Be willing to give but willing to receive, too. Sometimes they love you as much as they can. Let your past guide the present. You survived the battles, therefore you won. and @stevemartin #lonelyguy movie is underrated. RGF Bonus: a deep dive on the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven. Stay lonely, stay #krisp. Bye Betches!

29 Apr 20221h 1min

Today the Better Together team sits down to recap their breakthroughs from Dr. Amen’s interview. We talk the 5 daily behaviors we can continuously keep in check that will immensely improve our mood and how the brain is an organ we must continue to nourish.  And as a bonus we tease our Better Together merch!!! We hope you enjoy! Resources: Yogi Cameron Supplements: https://108.health/pages/about-yogi

28 Apr 202226min

Brain expert Dr. Amen has studied the brain probably more than anyone else having built the world’s largest database of brain scans related to behavior, totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries. Today he joins us to talk all about how to get happier!!! He teaches us proven, easy techniques to reduce anxiety and the best part, they are natural AND free! Plus Dr. Amen reveals the 5 different brain types and the 7 neuroscience secrets of feeling good based on your type. We also go over the increase in ADD/ ADHD and the connection between concussion and anxiety. We go over a lot today but don’t feel overwhelmed as Dr. Amen breaks it down simply for all of us to understand and gives us the simple steps to increase our happiness!!  RESOURCES:  IG: @doc_amen Website: www.brainmd.com  Book: “You, Happier” Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Happier-Neuroscience-Secrets-Feeling/dp/1496454529  App: Hapi Brain

27 Apr 202250min

Brain expert Dr. Amen has studied the brain probably more than anyone else having built the world’s largest database of brain scans related to behavior, totaling more than 200,000 scans on patients from 155 countries. Today he joins us to talk all about how to get happier!!! He teaches us proven, easy techniques to reduce anxiety and the best part, they are natural AND free! Plus Dr. Amen shares the science behind what creates happiness in the brain and how slight adjustments to our daily actions can greatly increase it, reducing the need for medication. We go over a lot today but don’t feel overwhelmed as Dr. Amen breaks it down simply for all of us to understand and gives us the simple steps to increase our happiness!!  And if that isn’t enticing enough, Dr. Amen’s story about his pet raccoon as a teen is pretty epic - you don’t want to miss it ;)  RESOURCES:  IG: @doc_amen Website: www.brainmd.com  Book: “You, Happier” Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Happier-Neuroscience-Secrets-Feeling/dp/1496454529  App: Hapi Brain

26 Apr 202249min

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