1178. Losing Your Mind Is the Secret to Emotional Freedom (Why “Bad” Emotions Can Actually Be Good) w/ Josh Pais

Hey Heal Squad! Today Maria is joined by actor, teacher, and author Josh Pais to dive into one of the most misunderstood parts of being human: our emotions. Josh shares how the nervous system actually works under pressure, why your anxiety might be trying to help you, and how to stop suppressing what you feel so you can show up more confidently, creatively, and authentically in every area of life. He explains why nervousness isn’t a sign you’re doing something wrong, it’s energy your body is giving you to rise to the moment. PLUS, we talk about how perfectionism and managing emotions leads to exhaustion, self-judgment, and burnout, and how simply feeling your physical sensations can free tension, unlock creativity, and increase presence. Josh shares his favorite tools from his new book Lose Your Mind, including the 7–12 second rule, how to get back into your body when your thoughts spiral, and a simple daily practice to build emotional tolerance and break the myth of “good vs. bad” feelings. If you overthink, freeze under pressure, struggle to feel your emotions, or want to become more confident without pretending, this episode will help you use what you’re feeling…instead of fighting it. Tune in! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: Stop trying to control your emotions: Suppressing feelings creates tension, exhaustion, and more anxiety. When you let yourself feel sensations for 7–12 seconds, your nervous system can naturally release them. Get out of your head and into your body: Overthinking pulls you into fear, judgment, and performance anxiety. Returning to physical sensations brings presence, clarity, and authentic power. Nervousness isn’t a problem, it’s energy: Fighting nerves drains you and disconnects you from the moment. Use that vibration as creative fuel and you become more compelling, confident, and alive. -- 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/ Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link! Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshpais/?hl=en Website: https://committedimpulse.com/ Book: https://committedimpulse.com/book/ 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.