563. Maria’s NEW Friendsgiving & Her Healthy Spins on Thanksgiving Recipes

Hey Heal Squad! Here, health is always top of mind, but what’s the point of health if it doesn’t actually give us more life to enjoy with the people we love? Lucky for us, longevity expert Dan Buettner, the National Geographic Explorer, Emmy Award-winning producer, and 5x New York Times bestselling author is back with Maria to break down the real secrets behind living longer (and healthier) in a way that’s actually doable. He breaks down what the longest-living people eat, how they socialize, and the #1 weekly habit that can add up years to your life. You’ll also get a peek at Dan’s newest cook book Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot, that's packed with fast, delicious, longevity-focused meals you can make in under 30 minutes. Get ready to hear the 100 year old, grounded blueprint that feels real and totally doable in everyday life! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS The Longevity Diet Is Simple & Not Protein-Obsessed: Blue Zones data shows a consistent pattern: ~90% whole plant foods, with meat as a rare staple, challenging America’s protein fixation and marketing narratives head-on. The Past Beats the Biohack: Slow food, ritual, and community outperformed peptides, apps, and AI. Instead of adding more complexity to health, Dan shows us how the simplest, oldest behaviors are the ones that work: cooking over convenience, connection over isolation, and purpose over constant productivity. 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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  GUEST RESOURCES: Dan Buettner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbuettner/?hl=en  Dan Buettner Website: http://www.danbuettner.com The Dan Buettner Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@thedanbuettnerpodcast The Blue Zones Kitchen One Pot Meals: 100 Recipes to Live to 100: https://bluezoneskitchen.com/cookbook Blue Zones Article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/blue-zones-are-global-longevity-hotspots-a-myth-new-study-shows-where-people-really-live-longer/ar-AA1TIqyk?ocid=socialshare  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 Jan 39min

Hey Heal Squad!  Have you ever felt like you lost your mojo at some point along the way? Yeah,  it happens to all of us… even Maria. In fact, Maria didn’t even realize she had lost hers until she started finding it again. Today, Maria gets deep about how she found her mojo after nearly a decade of doggy-paddling through life and health challenges. Ya know,  those seasons where things feel like they’re finally going right, and then suddenly - Boom! Crash! Sound familiar? But Maria has finally said buh-bye to that and shares what’s helping the pendulum finally swing the other way. Hint, Hint: It didn’t come from just one thing, rather six! From supporting her body, to creating dedicated space in her home, and  building systems that remind her what matters most. And this isn’t in a perfection-driven way, but in a progressive, flexible, grace-giving way! Just like Maria tells her daughter Athena: when you fall, what do you do? You get back up!  And sometimes, the very hardships that knock us down are the ones that catapult us into our next level and help us find our mojo again! Enjoy! 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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  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.

12 Jan 33min

Happy Sunday Set Up, Heal Squad! This one’s about starting the year with awareness instead of pressure. Kev and Anne talk about why “new year, new you” might not be the move… and why an energy journal could be a better place to start. Not to fix everything, but to notice what’s draining you, where your energy is leaking, and what emotional clutter you’ve been carrying without realizing it. The obligations, patterns, conversations, and habits that quietly exhaust you. This episode is an invitation to assess before you act. To notice what gives you energy, what takes it, and how much space might open up when you stop gripping what no longer serves you. No big declarations. No overnight reinvention. Just honest awareness and a softer, smarter way into the year. If you’re unsure where to begin in 2026, start here. Talk shawtly!   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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  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.

11 Jan 23min

Happy Pot Luck Saturday, Heal Squad. Today’s dish comes courtesy of The Wizard of Oz, the Tin Man, and a surprisingly useful lesson about hearts, attitude, and being all in. Why showing up with joy matters more than people realize. How talent helps, timing helps, but attitude might matter most. Stories from The Wizard of Oz, Jerry Maren (the original Lollipop Kid), classic movie sets, and what happens when you choose to be on the “sunshine committee” instead of keeping score. Why some people keep missing opportunities, why negativity weighs everything down, and how being present, positive, and fully in can quietly change the entire trajectory of a life. Wherever this Saturday finds you, may this episode remind you that being all in still counts for something. Talk shawtly!   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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  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.

10 Jan 32min

Happy Regular Guy Friday, Heal Squad. This week, Kev and Anne take a look at the modern internet circus, where everyone’s a character, outrage is currency, and the loudest voices are often the least thoughtful. A reflection on midwits, sadness farming, victory farming, and why presenting as “deep” has somehow become its own performance art. How online mobs form, how people monetize emotion, and why being surrounded by confidence without curiosity is more exhausting than ignorance ever was. How different generations were shaped, and why the internet rewards behavior that would’ve gotten you politely escorted out of the room not that long ago. A reminder that not everything deserves your reaction, not every argument deserves your energy, and not every trend deserves your attention. Sometimes the healthiest move is perspective, humor, and remembering that life is still best treated as entertainment with occasional lessons. Bye, Betches!  -- 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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  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.

9 Jan 58min

Hey Heal Squad! If you’ve ever checked all the boxes of “success” but still felt unsettled on the inside, you need to hear this. On this Throwback Thursday, Maria sits down with Lewis Howes, 3x New York Times bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness, for a conversation about emotional healing, trauma, and what greatness really means. Lewis opens up about the childhood experiences, unresolved pain, and emotional wounds that followed him into adulthood, even as his career, finances, and public success continued to grow…They even unpack why achievement alone can’t heal inner pain, how emotional wounds get stored in the body, and the moment Lewis realized he had to stop running from his past and finally face it. He shares the tools that helped him begin healing, and how he learned a specific process completely reshaped his relationships, sense of peace, and definition of success. If you’re on a healing journey, navigating emotional triggers, or questioning why “doing everything right” still doesn’t feel fulfilling, this episode is a reminder that true greatness starts from within! 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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewishowes/?hl=en  Website: https://lewishowes.com/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499  Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/660-embracing-vulnerability-redefining-masculinity/id1320060107?i=1000613202134  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.

8 Jan 39min

Hey Heal Squad! If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to turn a dream into reality, and sustain it with grit and determination, you’ve got to hear this episode!  Maria is with the one and only Anastasia Soare, iconic founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills and author of her new memoir Raising Brows, for an honest about leadership, discipline, health, and legacy. Anastasia is living proof that when you believe in yourself, you can be more powerful than the money, connections, or privilege you may or may not have. Anastasia opens up about immigrating to the U.S. as a single mom after escaping communist Romania in search of freedom, opportunity, and a better life… and how that journey shaped her unshakable mindset. She gets candid about the tough sacrifices and even tougher decisions that came with building her empire (including firing her own daughter from the company!), whether she would ever consider selling her billion-dollar brand, and the health non-negotiables that protect her mental and physical stamina. At its core, this conversation is a reminder how success comes from leading your life with discipline and intention. Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS Choosing uncertainty over comfort: Anastasia made the life-altering decision to escape communist Romania, immigrate to the U.S. as a single mother, and bet on herself with no money, no language, and no safety net…prioritizing long-term vision over short-term security. Protecting her health while building success: Anastasia decided early on to manage her emotions, release past trauma, and refuse burnout as the cost of success, focusing on discipline, presence, and health non-negotiables so she could sustain both her empire and her well-being. 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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  GUEST RESOURCES: Anastasia Soare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiasoare/ Anastasia Beverly Hills: https://www.instagram.com/anastasiabeverlyhills/?hl=en Website: https://www.anastasiabeverlyhills.com/ Anastasia’s Book Raising Brows: https://raisingbrowsbook.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.

6 Jan 1h 9min

Hey Heal Squad! Happy New Year! Today Maria is looking back on everything 2025 taught her (especially all the hard stuff!), and sharing how she’s getting grounded, organized, and truly empowered heading into 2026. Maria opens up about why challenging seasons are often preparation for your next level, how faith carried her through moments that didn’t make sense at the time, and how she’s getting ready to leave old habits behind, like… disorganization!! She actually has two simple systems she’s using right now, including a smarter to-do list that actually works and makes life feel lighter instead of overwhelming. Plus, Maria also gets real about emotional health, relationships, and why pausing to practice empathy can change everything. She also reflects on some of the biggest lessons learned from the incredible experts we’ve talked to this year, like Dr. Bland who reminded us health is not just the absence of disease, but about being functional. Because no matter what, healing really begins with your environment, your daily habits, and your mindset, all working together, to truly become the CEO of your health. Enjoy friends! 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/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1:  https://drinkag1.com/healsqaud  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist Dr Jeffrey Bland Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21EvzO6vLOA Maria’s Notebook & Glasses: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos   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.

5 Jan 45min