486. Heal PTSD & Trauma using this Psychotherapy Technique with EMDR Therapist Tammy Valicenti

We’ve been sold the idea that healing comes in a bottle… serums, supplements, skincare, solutions. But what if the real medicine is already around (and within) you? Hey Heal Squad! Maria is joined by Dr. Alison again for a conversation that will completely shift how you think about your health. From the surprising ways nasal congestion may reveal deeper nervous system stress, to the power of light, water, and magnetism in rewiring your body’s healing systems, this episode brings it all back to basics. They also get real about beauty standards and why Maria’s ditched makeup (and hasn’t looked back), how reconnecting with natural rhythms can support your energy and sleep, and why tuning into subtle body cues may be your greatest health breakthrough yet. Turns out, healing doesn’t have to be so complicated… and you don’t need a 12-step routine to feel better. You just need to remember what your body’s been trying to tell you all along.  And maybe… step outside, take off the sunglasses, and let the light in. 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join the In-Person Heal Waitlist: https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist 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 Aug 43min

Hey, Heal Squad! This week, we’re joined by Alyson Stoner, actor, dancer, creative multi-hyphenate, and fierce advocate for children in the entertainment industry. Alyson reveals what Hollywood gets dangerously wrong about childhood, identity, and mental health, and how those early experiences left a lasting imprint on their well-being. They open up about being oversexualized on set, what it’s like to grow up under constant scrutiny, and the healing journey that followed once the cameras stopped rolling. It’s a raw, powerful reminder that what looks like “success” from the outside can sometimes come at the cost of safety and self-worth. Whether you’re a parent, a performer, or just someone trying to heal their inner child, this is 10 minutes you won’t want to miss. Tune in! Don’t forget to listen to our FULL episodes with Alyson!  Part 1  Part 2 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysonstoner/?hl=en  Website: https://www.movementgenius.com/  Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22515941  Artist WellBeing Toolkit: https://www.movementgenius.com/artist-wellbeing-toolkit-new  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 Aug 15min

Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Set Up, life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore what happens when you step outside the roles others have cast you in. Maybe you’ve always been the peacemaker, the responsible one, the one who holds it all together. But what if that “box” is actually holding you back? We unpack how family systems often resist change, especially when you stop playing the part that keeps the dysfunction spinning. We talk about protecting your energy, reclaiming your joy, and surrounding yourself with people who see your whole self, not just the role you play. From building boundaries to breaking patterns, it’s time to choose what fuels you, not what placates them. Like a family merry-go-round, they may panic when you hop off, but don’t let that drag you back. Their limits aren’t yours. Stand tall, breathe deep, and follow what lights you up. Remember, the box was never real. And nothing here is permanent…except change. Let go and be present. Have a great week, Heal 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join the In-Person Heal Waitlist: https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist 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 Aug 30min

Hey Heal Squad! We’re back with a brand new Regular Girl Saturday…and a brand new format! We’re bringing you monthly episodes with incredible guests, and we’re kicking things off with transformational life and acting coach Bernard Hiller (who, no big deal, just changed Kelsey’s life in his masterclass). We dive into why loving yourself is the most powerful thing you can do, how to stop living in your head and reconnect with your heart, and the surprising way dance can unlock freedom, confidence, and creativity. Bernard shares why evidence is key to building self-love, how to trust your instincts (even when others doubt you), and why regret costs more than chasing happiness. Also in the mix: puppy play date chaos, letting go of hiding your gifts, and the life-changing results that come from telling the truth. 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernard.hiller/  https://whodat.app/bernardhiller  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 Aug 1h

Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we did it again! We made it through another week! Today we’re diving into how leadership on a low-budget set teaches us everything about pivoting fast, staying cool, and knowing when to stop pushing. How past failures become your instruction manual if you let them, and why assigning blame wastes the precious time you need to move forward. How getting dressed and showing up with intention can shape how you feel (and how others treat you). Why joy, not obligation, should guide your investments, whether it’s your wardrobe, your work, or your windows. How staying in the game (no matter your age!) keeps your soul alive. Why building with a strong team matters, and why doing it with gratitude makes all the difference. RGF BONUS: Donut talk returns as the front-runner for fall programming, balloon talk is officially in the lineup (yes, even the sad truth about “letting go”), and one last reminder: sometimes the best flex is not quitting. 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist 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.

15 Aug 39min

Hey Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Alyson Stoner, former childhood star, children’s mental health advocate, and co-founder of Movement Genius. This time, we’re going even deeper. Alyson shares how to rebuild your sense of safety and worthiness after childhood trauma, what happens when you stop people-pleasing, and how to reparent yourself as an adult. They also open up about navigating money, power, and silence in the entertainment industry, and why healing is more about self-trust than fixing. We talk about boundaries, burnout, and the cost of constantly performing. PLUS, Alyson reveals their personal checklist for discerning aligned opportunities from energy drains. This one is for anyone learning to value their time, protect their peace, and finally say yes to themselves. Tune in!! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  Financial healing is emotional healing. Alyson opens up about reclaiming autonomy after childhood financial exploitation, and why tracking your energy is just as important as tracking your income. Worthiness isn’t something you earn. It’s something you remember. Alyson reminds us that we don’t have to prove our value to deserve rest, respect, or love. Artist Wellbeing Essentials Toolkit. Alyson shares their go-to questions to determine if an opportunity is aligned, or just another form of self-abandonment. -- 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/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysonstoner/?hl=en  Website: https://www.movementgenius.com/  Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22515941  Artist WellBeing Toolkit: https://www.movementgenius.com/artist-wellbeing-toolkit-new  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 Aug 26min

Hey, Heal Squad! This week, we’re joined this week by Hollywood child star, Alyson Stoner for one of the most vulnerable conversations we’ve ever had on children’s mental health. In Part 1, Alyson opens up about the hidden cost of childhood fame, the impact of growing up in unsafe environments, and the long-term effects of being a “performing child.” They share what it’s like to heal publicly, how childhood trauma shows up in adulthood, and why so many of us are still carrying the coping mechanisms we learned just to survive. PLUS, we talk about the importance of creating safe spaces for kids today (especially as the mental health crisis deepens) and how to begin reparenting your inner child with compassion. This one’s for anyone healing their past, parenting in the present, or simply looking to break the cycle for the next generation. You don’t want to miss out, tune in!!  HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  The Cost of Early Success: Childhood fame often comes with emotional neglect and performance pressure. Alyson breaks down how trauma hides in plain sight, and how to reclaim your voice. Trauma Responses Are Not Personality Traits: People-pleasing, perfectionism, overachievement, these aren’t quirks. They’re signs your inner child is still trying to survive. Reparenting Your Inner Child: Healing means meeting the needs you never got growing up, especially rest, safety, and emotional validation. You can be the safe space you always needed. -- 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alysonstoner/?hl=en  Website: https://www.movementgenius.com/  Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22515941  Artist WellBeing Toolkit: https://www.movementgenius.com/artist-wellbeing-toolkit-new  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 Aug 49min

Feeling stuck or unsure about your path? You’re not alone. Hey Heal Squad! In this throwback episode, Maria is joined by Jonathan Fields, author, speaker, and host of the Good Life Project, to help us navigate the big question: what should I do with my life? Together, they unpack how to find clarity through curiosity, why passion isn’t something you find (it’s something you grow), and how to align your work with your purpose. Jonathan breaks down how to identify your “sparketype,” the unique imprint of how you’re wired to contribute to the world. We talk about the power of slowing down, getting curious instead of controlling, and trusting that sometimes the answers come when we stop chasing them. Maria shares how she’s finding peace in the “not knowing,” and why your path might look different, and that’s a good thing. If you’re in a season of searching or just need a reminder that it’s okay to be where you are, tune in. Your purpose isn’t something to figure out, it’s something you feel into. -- 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanfields/ Website: https://www.jonathanfields.com/about/  Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-22234753  Discover your Sparketype: https://sparketype.com//  Part 1 of Jonathan Fields on Heal Squad: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/335-how-to-change-careers-successfully-at-any-age-with/id1320060107?i=1000535272865 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 Aug 56min