647. Boy or Girl?! Maria and Keven’s Gender Announcement 💙💗

TRIGGER WARNING: Today’s discussion touches on body image, eating disorders, and struggles with addiction. Please take care while listening. Hi, Heal Squad! In today’s powerful Part 2 episode, we’re continuing our conversation with singer-songwriter Avery, who bravely shared her battle with Ozempic addiction after Hollywood pressured her to change her body. If you haven’t done so yet, be sure to listen to Part 1, where Maria and Avery discuss the dangers of the so-called miracle weight loss drug. Right now, Avery is opening up the healing journey she’s embarking on to better her health and recover from her osteoporosis diagnosis. With Heal Squad’s support and inspiration, Avery tells Maria how she is choosing recovery over resistance, using her unexpected viral attention to become the catalyst for real change. Maria also shares her 5 powerful tips she swears by to stay positive and find joy through the healing process... Today's episode is an inspiring testament to resilience, healing, and the power of reclaiming your health. We hope you enjoy it. HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  The Strength in Vulnerability: Avery's decision to share her journey with the world shows how being open and vulnerable can create an opportunity for growth, healing, and connecting with others.  The Power of Support : Avery credits Maria and the Heal Squad team for offering the inspiration to make the decision to enter rehab. Choose Wonder Over Worry: Maria uses this daily, shifts mindset from fear and uncertainty to curiosity and hope. Embracing wonder allows you to view the unknown with an open mind and heart, and can fuel hope and drive positive actions. -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE LINKS: Avery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyofficial/?hl=en Avery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/averyofficial Listen To Avery’s Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/avery/1441824778 National Alliance For Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or text Crisis Text Line: “HOME” to 741-741. 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 Feb 202540min

TRIGGER WARNING: Today’s discussion touches on body image, eating disorders, and struggles with addiction. Please take care while listening. Hey, Heal Squad. This might be one of the most raw and emotional conversations we’ve ever had on addiction. Today, Maria sits down with singer-songwriter Avery, whose viral video exposed the hidden dangers of Ozempic. Avery opens up about her heartbreaking journey in the entertainment industry, from being a young artist full of dreams to facing relentless pressure to change her body—including being told by a powerful record producer that she needed surgery to succeed, only to be abandoned afterward. That moment sent her spiraling down the dark path of depression, an eating disorder, and an addiction to Ozempic, resulting in a life-threatening battle with osteoporosis. Avery’s story is one of fame, struggle, and ultimately, a fight to reclaim her life. We hope that by sharing her journey, we can help you on your own path to self-acceptance and recovery. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Misrepresentation of Ozempic: The Ozempic experience & long term health consequences are not highly publicized as they should be and can include severe health issues, like osteoporosis, organ failure,and mental health struggles. The Importance of Seeking Help & Support: Avery was inspired by Katy Perry and sought treatment at the Hoffman Process, a therapy retreat, where she gained the support she needed.  The Shocking Discovery: Avery advocated for her own health, and consulted a doctor specializing in osteoporosis, leading to a diagnosis that solidified the physical damage caused by years of disordered eating and drug use. -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ EPISODE LINKS: Avery Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/averyofficial/?hl=en Avery Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/averyofficial Listen To Avery’s Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/avery/1441824778 National Alliance For Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 or text Crisis Text Line: “HOME” to 741-741. 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 Feb 202548min

Have you heard of methylene blue but aren’t sure why everyone’s talking about it? Welcome to the Heal Squad Roundtable where Maria brings together her tried-and-true, real-life Heal Squad to break down the latest health news and share groundbreaking insights, strategies, and advice to support you in your healing journey. In this episode of Heal Squad, Maria and the roundtable discuss how this powerful compound may boost energy, brain function, and even longevity. They also dive into the fascinating science behind deuterium, the surprising truth about egg yolks, and expert-backed health hacks you need to know. If you’re looking for simple ways to optimize your health, this episode is for you! -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ HEADLINES RFK’S Methylene Blue Water: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/strange-blue-liquid-did-rfk-232655605.html Deuterium-depleted Water Breakhrough: https://www.drugdiscoverynews.com/deuterium-depletion-is-the-key-to-getting-a-breakthrough-in-cancer-therapy-16039 Lite Water: https://www.drinklitewater.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.

10 Feb 202542min

Hi Heal Squad! If you’re trying to rise up from a period of darkness and hitting rock-bottom, here are 3 steps to help reinvent yourself. Sahil Bloom—an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and the mastermind behind The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life tells Maria the step by step process to pick yourself back up after realizing you're playing the wrong game of LIFE. Sahil offers advice on opening up to life’s natural cycle of creation, destruction, and rebirth, and how change is necessary to cause a ripple effect of growth and transformation. If you like what he has to say here, be sure to listen to our FULL episodes, Part 1 & Part 2 with Sahil on the The Heal Squad Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ SAHIL BLOOM’S RESOURCES Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en  Book https://www.the5typesofwealth.com  Take “The 5 Types of Wealth” quiz https://www.wealthscorequiz.com/quiz/start  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 Feb 202516min

Hey, Heal Squad! This Regular Girl Saturday is one of the most raw and reflective yet. Even though they’re in different places this week, Kels & Nat couldn’t miss a Saturday with the squad! 💛 Natasha opens up about the 10-year anniversary of her open-heart surgery and the powerful reminder that life is truly a gift. She shares how that experience reshaped her perspective on time, relationships, and the importance of simply being present. Meanwhile, Kelsey gets real about mental health, going back on Lexapro, and breaking the stigma around seeking support. Oh, and don’t worry—she’s also spilling all the details about working the carpet at the Grammys! 🎤✨ XO, Kels & Nat -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.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.

8 Feb 202524min

It's another edition of Lonely Guy Friday, all you RGF fans. Why you should revisit Christopher Reeves' Superman, why we’ve seen enough of Batman and Joker, and why it's time for a new Superman. How the cold plunge is healthy but expensive and painful, and how to cold plunge at home in a far less painful way. How a 10 dollar hot water bottle at CVS or any pharmacy can soothe anxiety or a broken heart. How that same 10 dollar hot water bottle and some castor oil could ease your gut issues. How daily morning mass or service could be the thing to get your days and schedule on track. What empty nesters can do to heal and ascend. How your codependence is keeping you in prison and the irony of how the narcissist in you can free your codependent self (but also land you right back while adding time to your sentence). The tie between codependency and addiction. How trauma makes the artist, but also destroys them (as we see in Hollywood all the time). How Joan Rivers visited Kev in a dream, what she said and how I interpreted it - and so can you for your dreams. 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.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.

7 Feb 202547min

Hey, Heal Squad! On this Throwback Thursday, we’re continuing the theme of building a wealthy life for yourself (and not just financially🤭) and bringing back America’s Money Maven, Patrice Washington. If you think wealth is just about money, think again! Patrice is breaking down the 6 Pillars of Wealth and sharing how redefining success transformed her life after losing everything. She gets real about hitting rock bottom, rebuilding after financial devastation, and why chasing money alone won’t lead to real fulfillment. Patrice also shares powerful mindset shifts that can help you create long-term financial security, career success, and personal well-being—all while staying true to yourself. If you’re ready to build a life that feels rich, not just looks rich, tune in!! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Wealth isn’t just about money. It’s about your overall well-being. The original definition of wealth was the “condition of well-being,” and financial success is just one part of the equation. Success means nothing if you don’t have peace. Patrice opens up about how paying for peace is one of the best investments you can make in life and business. You don’t have to be perfect to share your knowledge. If you’re a 7/10 at something, you can still teach the 1s through 6s—your experiences have value, even when you’re still learning. -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ PATRICE WASHINGTON’S RESOURCES Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seekwisdompcw/?hl=en  Website https://patricewashington.com/  Book https://patricewashington.com/books/  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 Feb 20251h 24min

Hey, Heal Squad! Here’s a question - how are you creating energy today? 🤔Sahil Bloom—entrepreneur and bestselling author of The 5 Types of Wealth - is back for Part 2 of our chat about how we can start building our dream lives - NOW! He talks about how managing your energy is the secret to real change and tells the squad how to spot the things that drain energy versus creating energy. But that’s not all! Sahil gives us his tips to improve our social and physical wealth—like surrounding ourselves with people who inspire, moving our bodies daily, and aligning daily actions with what our vision of our ideal life looks like…even at the age of 80! Let’s just say Maria had a few OMG moments you won’t want to miss. Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Have an "energy calendar". Identify what activities energize (green), drain (red), or feel neutral (yellow), and adjust your schedule to focus on what fuels you. Small shifts can create big change! Use the Yes! Damn! & Right Now Test to learn how to say "no" and create space to say "yes" to opportunities that truly matter.  Use The 5 Types of Wealth as guiding pillars. Visualize your ideal day at age 80 to align with your ultimate future. Then, take daily actions to make that vision a reality. -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront AquaTru: https://aquatruwater.com/ code: HEALSQUAD AirDoctor: https://airdoctorpro.com/ code: HEALSQUAD Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Sleep Number: https://www.sleepnumber.com/ SAHIL BLOOM’S RESOURCES Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sahilbloom/?hl=en  Book https://www.the5typesofwealth.com  Take “The 5 Types of Wealth” quiz https://www.wealthscorequiz.com/quiz/start  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 Feb 202542min