1055. The Truth About Trauma: Why Your Nervous System is the Missing Link w/ Somatic Expert Brian Mahan

Happy Valentine’s Day, Heal Squad! Today, the girls sit down and chat about their love lives, past and present and (possibly) future. We also talk: Maria’s new fashion obsessions. Her latest self-tanner find. Why Maria needed a bodyguard growing up, but not for the reason you may think. Pooja’s high school drama. Why Kelsey needs a 2rd or 3rd string NFL player. The surprising celebrity athlete that hit on Maria. How Maria knew Keven was the one. Why astrology says you may find your soulmate in the next few days… and much more!  We love you Heal Squad and hope you have an amazing holiday. And even if you don’t have someone to spend it with, you won’t be alone because we are your valentines! We are sending you all virtual chocolates, flowers, and hugs <3

14 Feb 20221h 2min

Defining psychic attacks, JOMO, generational toxicities, vampire herd immunity and 'fatheads.' Explaining how narcissists killi truth tellers, anger can prompt positive action, energy exchanges lead to depression and mental illness and how biofeedback and kinesiology can detect. Plus the important stuff: Kev humble brags, Friday name drops, and the difference between Millenial and Gen Z IG posts. Plus an RGF bonus: more news on the drifter throwback TV series Kels, Kev and Pooj are working on. #QuantumLeap #HighwaytoHeaven #theFugitive #KweenzOntheGo  Have a #Krisp superbowl weekend, Kweenz!

11 Feb 20221h 50min

On today’s show, the Better Together girls sit down and talk about everything from mental health to safety in ride sharing to navigating friendships speed bumps. The team also shares their Valentine’s Day plans, or lack thereof… But it’s ok! We are each other’s Valentine’s, Heal Squad. They also chat about their Macy’s favs right now as Maria has updated her personally-curated page with items that she loves. She even got her Super Bowl party dress from Macy’s (PS - you can find it on her page)! You can find all of her latest finds on www.macys.com/bettertogether. And if you have anything you want to see, like more loungewear or cute going out tops, let us know by emailing info@bettertogetherwithmaria.com with the subject line “Macy’s Suggestion.”  RESOURCES: As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support and we are so excited because we love them. If you do make any purchases there please do us a favor and shop through our link www.macys.com/bettertogether. Even if you don’t purchase anything on the page, just starting through that link will give us some credit and it really helps us. Thank you all!

10 Feb 20221h 7min

‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas' is now one of Better Together’s new favorite documentaries and thanks to our amazing producer Kelsey, we were able to snag the director herself for an interview! Becky Read is a brilliant Emmy-nominated director however, her success hasn’t come without its hardships. From overcoming creative blocks to preventing burn out, she shares a lot of valuable advice on how she maintains a healthy, work-life balance. Plus, she reveals some BTS secrets, how the stars were off-screen and even discloses the crazy stories she has from set (like how someone drove through a carwash with a Christmas tree attached to it?!) RESOURCES: Watch ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas on Apple TV now: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/twas-the-fight-before-christmas/

9 Feb 20221h 5min

You may know JoAnna Garcia Swisher from her role as Sam in “Are You Afraid of The Dark?” or Cheyenne in “Reba” or most recently, Maddie Townsend from Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias,” but in our interview we see a different side of the actress. Maria and the star sit down and discuss their shared experience of losing a parent, or in JoAnna’s case two parents and a grandparent, during COVID and reveal what helped them get through the grief.

8 Feb 20221h 16min

Heal Squad, we present to you our latest Better Together segment “Ask Maria Mondays” where Maria answers YOUR questions! For all of you “Ask the Manager Mondays” fans out there, we are on the verge of getting canceled so if you want us back on air, make sure to mention that in your reviews ;) Today is jam packed with lessons, so get your notebooks out. The proven, simple technique Maria’s uses to release anger. The one thing Maria did that she accredits all of her success to. The “easy” one-liner you can use to stand up to a bully. People come into your life for this reason. What to ask yourself when you are on the verge of quitting. How to deal with grief on the days it just hits harder.   On a lighter note, Maria almost threw up next to Al Rocker on “The Today Show”? Kelsey is dating One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan?! Maria saw which international super star’s bare butt?!? All of that and more on today’s episode!

7 Feb 20221h 3min

Here's why you wrongly 'explain' your side of the story. Here's why you wrongly 'explain' your true life dreams and goals. Here's why you shouldn't ever do, either. Here's why your explaining is you negotiating and why you shouldn't do that, either. Here's how anger can be the catalyst to remedy. Here's one reason suicides occur. Here's the sacrifice you make for acceptance. Here's a method to apply when you have a lot to do yet feel too overwhelmed. Here's the 90 day rule to apply when de-hoarding. Here's the 'back to one' process before sleep to insure a better morning. Here's to 'the minimalists' and the 'Daily Stoic.' Here's to why 'Ask the Manager Mondays' was launched and why it has been cancelled. Here's to all of us who try but never know why. Here's emulating one of those old TV series where the character travels town to town, helping others, searching for greater things may be a fine option. Listen through for RGF bonus material. Bye Betches.

4 Feb 20221h 23min

On today’s episode, Maria sits down with the team to talk about her new website www.mariamenounos.com!!! She shares what you can expect and how the site will serve as a resource for you to come to for tools and advice on how to improve in all areas of life. We have so many shows and we know that it can be hard to absorb all of the amazing lessons we learn from our experts, which is why we have pulled the biggest takeaways from each episode and compiled them in blog form. Maria will also be consistently blogging about her newest favorite lifestyle and fashion finds, so keep an eye out for those!  Lastly, Maria shares her latest Macy’s obsessions!  As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support and we are so excited because we love them! Please support us by using our link if you do make any purchases on the site. It really helps us!  www.macys.com/bettertogether

3 Feb 202248min