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

This is part two of our interview with a spiritual guide, teacher of psychic techniques and channeler of light, Laura Bushnell. In this episode, Laura explores the concept of magic - and finding one's own magic in life - while emphasizing the transformative power we all have within. Laura educates us on shamanic practices, earth magic, and the use of plant medicines for healing - particularly the use of ayahuasca for trauma healing and the profound insights/clarity it can provide. She highlights the significance of being one's own conduit for healing, listening to one's own inner guidance, allowing one's own source energy to guide and sweeping away emotional wounds to cultivate peace in order to receive clear messages from the heart and to heal. Laura also challenges the fear of death as healing can sometimes mean passing on or transitioning to the next life. This episode explores the transformative power of one's inner magic in the pursuit of personal and collective growth and healing. The magic in ourselves, shamans, earth energy & plant medicine to heal (1:35) The more peace, the clearer the answers and visions (5:50) The meditation 'sweeping' technique, plant medicine healing traumas the fastest and people's traumas revealed post covid (7:30) Ayahuasca: something you need to be called to do? (8:15) Using your mind to figure out an issue is ego. Instead, listen to your heart the morning wake up practices to do so (9:58) Teaching all your organs to 'smile' & how to be a happy learner (10:20) Dying is just another birth: die consciously & you’ll be smiling (12:56) There are many different stages of the afterlife (14:35) Not waiting for heaven. Having heaven now: focusing on love, the world you wish to see & beauty NOT the problems (15:25) Self-forgiveness (16:55) Reviewing different pictures of self from different years can hold the key to self-actualization (18:55) The refrigerator sign that will conjure magic (20:15) instagram.com/laurabushnell/ HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=2J2jLRd3RUedGPBgpVLrnQ HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos?linkCode=spc&tag=bettertoge00a-20 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med 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. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified healthcare professional for treatment 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

15 Juni 202338min

Lost your spark? In search of your true divinity. Seeking your life path and/or the courage to follow it? Laura Bushnell, spiritual guide, teacher of psychic techniques and channeler of light sits in with the Heal Squad to teach us how to unlock our own psychic gifts, surrender power, find divinity, connect to our own inner magic and discover our spark. Laura opens up about her major Kundalini experience after starting 'A Course in Miracles' and the shameful divorce that led to her giving away of all her possessions to find her true self. She explains the concept of giving and receiving, how abundance follows giving, seeing (and identifying) auras and how anyone can learn to see them. We learn how surrendering and trusting divine timing (including surrendering to hustle culture) is the most challenging but natural thing to do: it allows God and the universe to guide us toward our destiny. In addition, Laura opens up on the commercialization of spirituality, creating our heaven now along with meditations to find a relationship as well as our inner life magic. For anyone searching for a life spark, strength or path, this is a great listen Psychometrists tell you things from the future (2:40) Gifts develop from trauma, serve as protection (4:15) The power of giving away what you love (7:10) The mind wants to control, analyze, judge: the heart loves, forgives, creates (13:40) Surrendering against hustle culture onto the highest frequency (14:10) A lot of BS in the spiritual world: just get inspired, work and wait (15:40) Visualizing over manifesting: feeling the joy of something accelerates it's coming (17:10) How people fear freedom (23:00) Blessing our exes (26:25) Women find divinity through the men who disappoint them (27:50) Men find divinity only if women see it in them (28:10) 9/11 cracked people open: consciousness started spreading (29:50) Women's fears drive them to mediums (30:55) instagram.com/laurabushnell/ laurabushnell.com HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=2J2jLRd3RUedGPBgpVLrnQ HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos?linkCode=spc&tag=bettertoge00a-20 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med 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 Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. 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.

14 Juni 202336min

iJustine opens up about her personal journey with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). However, this episode is for you, or any loved one suffering with this OR any disease/life altering diagnosis or for that challenging diagnosis to come. Despite facing skepticism from doctors, iJustine's acute self-awareness and unwavering persistence led to a correct diagnosis and treatment. iJustine teaches us how to navigate negative doctors AND how to listen to our own bodies - where ultimately the answers and truth lie. She teaches us to trust the answers and the truth that comes from our bodies as well as our instincts, over everything! We also explore the significance of support systems. From her time in the hospital to the risks of treatment, iJustine's story sheds light on the challenges of keeping health issues a secret (as many of us often do due to fear) and the relief (and healing) that comes with sharing them and raising awareness. Ijustine reminds us to be the CEO's of your own health and gives us the playbook on how to do so.... Getting doctors to believe you (5:42) The importance of 'knowing your baseline' (8:30) Second opinions: not just an option, they're crucial (9:42) Navigating the high-risk period of disease and being bedridden (10:20) Navigating complexities and concerns when you're a public figure (or even well-known in your community) (13:00) Why community support is needed in healing (13:54) Feelings of isolation that arise from keeping health struggles secret and what we can do to prevent it (15:28) The necessity (and how to's) of documenting one's health journey in healing (15:40) Thoracic outlet syndrome: what are the symptoms (18:33) iJustine's audience reaction to diagnosis and medical journey (25:20) The most significant lessons from the healing process (27:19) https://www.youtube.com/@iJustine HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=2J2jLRd3RUedGPBgpVLrnQ HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos?linkCode=spc&tag=bettertoge00a-20 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med 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 Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. 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.

13 Juni 202336min

Maria returns from her Greek vacation to discuss how all trips are transformative and why along with how to make travel fun yet purposeful. For Maria this included her becoming an official Greek citizen, throwing a bucket list party for her father, visiting her elderly uncle for what could be the last time and a spiritual voyage to the island of Aegina to visit the mythical shrine of St. Nektarios and explore the miracle of healing. The importance of having a happy place in life that makes your soul sing (3:34) Importance (and urgency) of creating family moments (6:41) Grieving and celebration make life truly extraordinary (9:13) Fear leads to regret (11:05) The miracles of St. Nektario and how to ask for signs (14:39) Advice for victims of slander and untruths?  (31:10) The need for cheerleaders in your life and Maria's clever hack to serve it (33:41) Taking back our power back through roots and faith (36:09) HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaN... HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariameno... Patreon: https://patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med... 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 Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. 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.

12 Juni 202348min

We fooled 'em again, made it through another week to Friday aka YOUR day.  Showbiz stars that are looked down upon and should be honored. The physical healing properties behind having purpose, value and joy in your work. You can't be holy till you're healthy. Understanding your childhood is understanding your adulthood. The healthy response to toxic situations isn't always the best response.   Finding the balance (17:50) The test is the lesson (19:00) We need to understand the test comes then the lesson (28:00) Knowing better so we can do better (36:40) Do the daily work (48:53) HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaN... HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariameno... Patreon: https://patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med... Get Dr. Will Cole's new book - Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel https://amzn.to/3MMbDrM 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 Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. 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.

9 Juni 20231h 36min

"Life is a mystery only love can solve...." One of many powerful lessons on this episode of Heal Squad. Gifted psychic, medium, channeler and shaman, Riz Mirza performs live readings for fans, gives us a better understanding of the psychic world and shares helpful healing information. From why the most harmful and evil people are innocent to how we are not living in the information age but in the energy management age to never being in the wrong place to how we get drunk on problems to how earth is just school and so much more. Esther Hicks discussion, the different spirit guides and the channeling process The differences between medium, psychic and channeler Shamans take you from where you were to your new self! Our universal ancestral connection to Shamans Mediums are the new life coaches Spirits and energy are natural not supernatural Empath vs Developed Empath, how most people are the former but need to be the latter Sensitivity is contagious The different frequencies of the living and dead The surprising moments of past loved ones are with us Underlying most harmful/cruel/criminal people is this surprising trait Not living in an information age but living in an energy management age It's not just about predictions, it's about where the person's energy is and where they are stuck Numerology is the magic of numbers and explaining the infamous 'Dead at 27 Club' Q. Why do we often sit in our pain longer than we need to? A. We enjoy it... Telling someone they can never cry is like covering their skin with cement to toxify/suffocate and kill them What happens when you die and crossover? The technical definition of heaven How we inaccurately see death as ultimate wrong and the accurate view of death How Heal Squad member Anne needs to return to childhood dream of horseback riding How Heal Squad member Paula's career will flourish with travel overseas How Heal Squad member Angie's father is eating sweets in heaven with messages for her How Heal Squad member Terry has a friendly spirit in her house and needs to return to needlepoint www.rizmirza.com www.instagram.com/psychic_riz_the_wiz/ HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=19af23c6154943d0 HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos Patreon: https://patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

9 Juni 20231h 21min

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the intricate relationship between food and inflammation, and how it can profoundly affect our mental health. Join us as we delve into the power of soups and stews in nourishing the gut-brain axis, fostering a healthier and more balanced state of being. Discover the science-backed strategies to achieve a high-vibrational state by making conscious, nutritious choices for optimal mental well-being How can we allocate time to incorporate these tools into our daily routine? Maria offers valuable insights on the concept of stacking habits. What advantages can we gain by persevering through the initial phase of adopting something new (0:32) Living in harmony with the environment and its benefits (2:00) Foods that love you back use food as medicine and meditation (3:06) discover the lesser know problematic foods when you need a little extra TLC (7:50)  Find out why the gut is a good place to start healing (9:50) Find out to use the mental, emotional and spiritual to access a deeper level of healing (15:30) Get Dr. Will Cole's new book - Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel https://amzn.to/3MMbDrM HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaN... HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariameno... Patreon: https://patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med... 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 Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. 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.

7 Juni 202329min

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of our food choices on our emotional well-being. We delve into the intricate connection between our physical well-being and how we feel, unraveling the layers of shame that often surround our physical and emotional wounds. Discover practical strategies that will guide you toward healing, liberation, and a more harmonious connection between our physical health and emotions Discover the connection between mental health and physical health and how shame is a big part of this connection (3:38) Learn how we can reduce the stressors and shame (8:35) What is shameflammation and how to combat it (14:15) Identifying shame and the steps we can take to overcome it (17:45) Get Dr. Will Cole's new book - Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel https://amzn.to/3MMbDrM HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaN... HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: macys.com/healsquad Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariameno... Patreon: https://patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med... 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 Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. 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.

6 Juni 202328min