862. How to Be Okay with Saying ‘No’

**This Episode Originally Aired On 3/30/2020** Many good, hardworking people are being financially devastated by this global pandemic. You may be one of them. Luckily, Ajay Gupta is here to help you, with PRACTICAL advice to ride out this storm and come out of the other side with your valuable money in your pocket. Resources: Tony Robbins Financial Book: https://www.amazon.com/MONEY-Master-Game-Financial-Freedom/dp/1476757860 Inspirational Tony Robbins Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVP1CwEBz_Y Patti Stanger Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vFv636TYoc Past Ajay Gupta Episode: https://player.fm/series/better-together-with-maria-menounos-2487971/the-art-of-interest-rates-how-to-save-money-with-ajay-gupta --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

30 Mars 20201h 21min

There’s a reason Adam Levine, Arianna Grande, and Halle Berry all use Harley Pasternak to stay healthy: he’s the best there is. On today’s show, he discusses how to stay fit throughout Corona, how to avoid those pesky urges to start snacking, and even how to use your canned goods to make healthy, delicious meals! Harley’s Website: https://www.harleypasternak.com/ Sweetkick mints: https://sweetkick.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

26 Mars 20201h 4min

Either you’re pregnant, or you love someone who is, and today’s show just might save their life! Doula to the stars Lori Bregman offers us some incredible advice about what to do about Pregnancy During Covid-19. Lori Bregman is a renowned doula, life coach, author of Mamaste and The Mindful Mom To Be and co-founder of Seedlyfe Superoods. With over 18 years of experience, Lori works with moms-to-be and new moms on all aspects of their personal transformation from fertility through pregnancy and into new motherhood. She is unique in her innate ability to blend spiritual coaching, healing and intuition which are fully integrated into her Doula practice. The delivery is just one part of the journey of birthing not only a healthy baby but also a healthy mother. Lori cultivates a strong relationship with her clients by supporting them throughout the entire process – before, during and after the birth. More on Andi Puddicombe: https://www.headspace.com/andy-puddicombe Lori’s Website: www.loribregman.com Skorthalia Recipe: https://www.thespruceeats.com/greek-garlic-dip-and-sauce-1706191 B Strong Wesbite for MASK Info: https://www.bethenny.com/bstrong-disaster-relief/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

25 Mars 20201h

Now that we’re confined to our homes, it’s more important than ever to make them feel like a sanctuary.  Women’s Day Magazine director Megahan Murphy helps with that, today.  Meghan has long been one of the most important female voices in magazine journalism, working in high ranking positions at Cosmo,  SELF, Good Housekeeping, and more. Her instincts for warm housekeeping and every day, modern motherhood make her a perfect guest for today’s show. LINK TO KID ZOOMBA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymigWt5TOV8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

24 Mars 20201h 7min

Join us on today's episode of Better Together where we're joined by internationally-renowned veterinarian who provides integrative care that bridges Western and Eastern medicine. We talk today about what to do and what not to do with your pets during quarantine, how cleaning products can affect your pets, the best ways to sanitize your pets, and how careful you need to be with them coming in and out of the house. We also discuss the long term ramifications of the coronavirus. Resources: Tamar Geller's 30 Days Well Mannered Dog Method https://www.amazon.com/30-Days-Well-Mannered-Dog-Method/dp/1439177708 The Trainable Cat Book https://www.amazon.com/Trainable-Cat-Practical-Making-Happier/dp/0465050905 Recipe ideas: The Animal Diet Formulator Program https://animaldietformulator.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

23 Mars 20201h 22min

We’re talking with Bethenny Frankel about her B Strong initiative where she is raising funds to put together “BStrong corona kits.” BStrong corona kits will have the essentials for families to prevent coronavirus, providing  masks and gloves, antibacterial and sanitization wipes. She plans to distribute them for prevention in poverty-stricken areas.  BStrong is also raising money for cash cards to be distributed to parents who cannot afford to keep their children out of school and to help provide lunches. Donate here: http://www.bethenny.com/bstrong-disaster-relief/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

21 Mars 202054min

Staying mentally strong during this time is tough, but “world's best brain coach,” Trevor Moawad joins us to share tips on how to keep neutral and make the best of the current situation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

20 Mars 20201h 12min

There are so many heroes around the world doing what they can to help right now. Dimitria Murphy is one of them. She is a long time friend of mine and native of Somerville, MA and has owned a restaurant in Somerville since 2012. Her restaurant is Daddy Jones Bar and they are doing something incredible during this time of crisis. They started a go-fund-me to help local families with food donations. I know we’re all taking social distancing very seriously, but a lot of us still want to help. Dimitria is providing us some inspiration and we’re also going over updates from the White House and around the world, and providing a list of ways to manage your quarantine anxiety. Go-Fund-Me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-students-through-somerville-restaurants Ways to manage coronavirus anxiety: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a31478108/coronavirus-anxiety-tips/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

18 Mars 20201h 3min