414. The Truth About Living in LA, Our Craziest Celebrity Interactions & Maria’s Untold Industry Stories + A Proven Technique To Release Anger

Hold up, hold up - you can manifest your dream partner?!? Relationship Expert Dr. Laura Berman drops this gem on today’s episode and reveals the physics behind how you can actually think your dream man or woman into existence. Yup, it’s true. And for those who have a boo, Dr. Berman shares tangible tips on how to strengthen your relationship, especially when it comes to communicating your needs.  As a bonus, Maria and Kelsey share their Super Bowl weekend experience and all of the celebrity parties they attended (including the exclusive Sports Illustrated event)!  RESOURCES: IG: @drlauraberman Podcast: The Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman Website: drlauraberman.com

16 Feb 20221h 30min

Ever wonder why you keep going after the people with glaring red flags? Or why your current relationship may be having problems and you don’t know where they stem from? Well Human Connection Special Mark Groves is going to explain all of that and more on today’s episode. We talk: why we attracted to people who hurt us like our parents. The trait that Mark has seen in all successful relationships. How to use a breakup constructively. Advice for over-functioners. Why relationships often lose “the spark” and how to rekindle it. We go in deep, Heal Squad, so get your notebooks out! RESOURCES: IG: @createthelove Website: www.createthelove.com  Podcast: Create The Love: Making Your Heart Make Sense https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-groves-podcast/id1282044290

15 Feb 20221h 22min

Happy Valentine’s Day, Heal Squad! Today, the girls sit down and chat about their love lives, past and present and (possibly) future. We also talk: Maria’s new fashion obsessions. Her latest self-tanner find. Why Maria needed a bodyguard growing up, but not for the reason you may think. Pooja’s high school drama. Why Kelsey needs a 2rd or 3rd string NFL player. The surprising celebrity athlete that hit on Maria. How Maria knew Keven was the one. Why astrology says you may find your soulmate in the next few days… and much more!  We love you Heal Squad and hope you have an amazing holiday. And even if you don’t have someone to spend it with, you won’t be alone because we are your valentines! We are sending you all virtual chocolates, flowers, and hugs <3

14 Feb 20221h 2min

Defining psychic attacks, JOMO, generational toxicities, vampire herd immunity and 'fatheads.' Explaining how narcissists killi truth tellers, anger can prompt positive action, energy exchanges lead to depression and mental illness and how biofeedback and kinesiology can detect. Plus the important stuff: Kev humble brags, Friday name drops, and the difference between Millenial and Gen Z IG posts. Plus an RGF bonus: more news on the drifter throwback TV series Kels, Kev and Pooj are working on. #QuantumLeap #HighwaytoHeaven #theFugitive #KweenzOntheGo  Have a #Krisp superbowl weekend, Kweenz!

11 Feb 20221h 50min

On today’s show, the Better Together girls sit down and talk about everything from mental health to safety in ride sharing to navigating friendships speed bumps. The team also shares their Valentine’s Day plans, or lack thereof… But it’s ok! We are each other’s Valentine’s, Heal Squad. They also chat about their Macy’s favs right now as Maria has updated her personally-curated page with items that she loves. She even got her Super Bowl party dress from Macy’s (PS - you can find it on her page)! You can find all of her latest finds on www.macys.com/bettertogether. And if you have anything you want to see, like more loungewear or cute going out tops, let us know by emailing info@bettertogetherwithmaria.com with the subject line “Macy’s Suggestion.”  RESOURCES: As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support and we are so excited because we love them. If you do make any purchases there please do us a favor and shop through our link www.macys.com/bettertogether. Even if you don’t purchase anything on the page, just starting through that link will give us some credit and it really helps us. Thank you all!

10 Feb 20221h 7min

‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas' is now one of Better Together’s new favorite documentaries and thanks to our amazing producer Kelsey, we were able to snag the director herself for an interview! Becky Read is a brilliant Emmy-nominated director however, her success hasn’t come without its hardships. From overcoming creative blocks to preventing burn out, she shares a lot of valuable advice on how she maintains a healthy, work-life balance. Plus, she reveals some BTS secrets, how the stars were off-screen and even discloses the crazy stories she has from set (like how someone drove through a carwash with a Christmas tree attached to it?!) RESOURCES: Watch ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas on Apple TV now: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/twas-the-fight-before-christmas/

9 Feb 20221h 5min

You may know JoAnna Garcia Swisher from her role as Sam in “Are You Afraid of The Dark?” or Cheyenne in “Reba” or most recently, Maddie Townsend from Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias,” but in our interview we see a different side of the actress. Maria and the star sit down and discuss their shared experience of losing a parent, or in JoAnna’s case two parents and a grandparent, during COVID and reveal what helped them get through the grief.

8 Feb 20221h 16min