694. Optimize Your Mind Jim Kwik & Dr. Daniel Amen

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

Happy Sunday, Heal Squad. This Sunday Set Up is about slowing down, staying present, and allowing yourself to be exactly where you are as we step into the new year. Kev shares a vivid dream that opens a conversation about creativity, self-acceptance, and the habit many of us have of over-explaining or giving credit away instead of simply enjoying the moment. Anne also opens up about a long-running recurring dream, and what it means when you finally feel safe enough to let go. A gentle check-in about releasing emotional weight, trusting yourself, and entering 2026 without needing to justify your joy. Here’s to a great week and the start of a new year!    -- 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/maria  AG1: https://www.drinkag1.com/healsquad Use code: 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.

4 Jan 32min

Happy Potluck Saturday, Heal Squad. This one starts with stories… and ends with a line that might change how you walk into rooms, conversations, and family gatherings in 2026: We’re not doing this. Kev reflects on saying yes too fast, learning to pause with “let me get back to you,” and why excitement doesn’t have to mean instant commitment. From business decisions to big life choices, sometimes the most powerful move is giving yourself space to think. Kev shares a New Year’s Eve moment where the old pattern almost took over… and how choosing not to chase, fix, or manage it changed everything. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to ride every merry-go-round you’re invited onto. You’re allowed to walk away. You’re allowed to protect your energy. And you’re allowed to say, calmly and clearly, this stops 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/maria  AG1: https://www.drinkag1.com/healsquad Use code: 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.

3 Jan 50min

Welcome to the first Regular Guy Friday of 2026, we fooled them again!! This one lands right in that strange pocket between years, when everything went fast, everything was a lot, and you’re finally catching your breath. Kev and Anne talk about endings, beginnings, growth, grief, and the realization that sometimes progress looks like doing less, not more. The best of times, the worst of times, and how both can be true. There are stories, laughs, food debates (holiday editions only, please), old-school references, and a real conversation about boundaries, money, guilt, and why saying no doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. How most things work themselves out, even when you’re convinced they won’t. And why going into a new year might be more about what you stop doing than what you add. A reset, a few laughs, and a reminder that picking yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. Bye Betches, and Happy New Year!   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/maria  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  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.

2 Jan 57min

Hey, Heal Squad! In honor of the new year, we’re throwing it back to one of our most fascinating conversations in 2025 with psychic medium, Riz Mirza! Earlier this year, he shared his bold predictions for 2025, breaking down his forecasts around AI and medical breakthroughs, UFO disclosure, mental health shifts, and global tension… PLUS, why many of these themes are now playing out in real time. He shares insights on stem cells, the future of healing, changing beauty standards, and how collective consciousness influences world events. Most importantly, Riz reminds us how to stay grounded amid uncertainty, choosing awareness over fear and clarity over chaos. If you’ve been wondering how much has already come true (and what may still be ahead), tune in and find out for yourself! Happy New Year!!  Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1004-manifestation-myths-debunked-psychic-medium-riz/id1320060107?i=1000682850933  Part 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1006-2025-predictions-on-crypto-political-chaos-and/id1320060107?i=1000683151166    -- 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/maria  AG1: https://www.drinkag1.com/healsquad Use code: HEALSQUAD GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychic_riz_the_wiz/  Website: https://www.rizmirza.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.

1 Jan 32min

Hey, Heal Squad! Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Aliza Kelly… renowned celebrity astrologer, author, and host of Horoscope Weekly. This episode goes deeper, more intuitive, and a little more cosmic. Aliza shares her #1 manifestation tip that isn’t about chasing titles or outcomes, but about creating expansion in your life.Maria also opens up in a big way, sharing Athena’s birth story! Like what she learned about babies born en caul and why they’re believed to have heightened intuitive or psychic abilities. What Athena has already said and sensed at just two years old will blow your mind! And then… Aliza drops her boldest predictions yet for 2026 and beyond. Are we nearing the end of social media as we know it? Could cancer cures once thought impossible actually arrive? And what’s really changing beneath the surface of it all? If you’re curious, open-minded, and ready to look ahead with clarity, this is a must-listen! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  2026 Marks a Turning Point for Healing, Health & Medicine: 2026–2027 could usher in monumental medical breakthroughs, potentially even cures for diseases we once thought were untouchable, including cancer. Technology Will Advance, But Human Connection Will Be the Real Revolution: As Uranus moves into Gemini, technology (especially AI) will accelerate fast, but social media as we know it may lose its grip. News may become AI-generated, and digital spaces may feel increasingly disconnected leading to a hunger for authentic human connection.   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/maria  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  GUEST RESOURCES: Aliza Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alizakelly/?hl=en Aliza Kelly TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alizakelly?lang=en Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4XLXsZu5aU&list=PL68KtTdM9Bug4uhu9zKRRemKMlqUpMeES The Constellation Club, Aliza's virtual astrology & spirituality community: https://constellation-club.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.

31 Dec 202535min

Hey, Heal Squad! As we close out 2025, we’re looking ahead to what’s really coming next, and trust us, 2026 is not just another year. Maria sits down with renowned celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly to break down the major planetary shifts that are officially ending a long era of confusion and kicking off a bold, fiery new chapter for every zodiac sign. According to Aliza, all signs are entering a powerful period of metamorphosis: one fueled by passion, purpose, and standing firmly in your values. She reveals the rare astrological events shaping the next 14 years, why fighting for what you believe in becomes the new ethos, and the major February moment that could signal massive shifts, both personally and globally. Plus, why it's also the perfect time to take inventory, get honest, and finally start something new. Get ready to feel grounded, fired up, and deeply motivated for a new year of healing and reinvention! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  2026 Ends a 14-Year Fog : Since 2011, Neptune will changes signs for the first time in over a decade, it will open something completely new.. February is the Cosmic Turning Point: A rare Saturn–Neptune alignment marks a true before-and-after moment, the kind that reshapes both personal lives and the world at large. 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/maria  Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link!  Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off  GUEST RESOURCES: Aliza Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alizakelly/?hl=en Aliza Kelly TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alizakelly?lang=en Horoscope Weekly: Astrology with Aliza Kelly on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4XLXsZu5aU&list=PL68KtTdM9Bug4uhu9zKRRemKMlqUpMeES The Constellation Club, Aliza's virtual astrology & spirituality community: https://constellation-club.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.

30 Dec 202524min