Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Hey, Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our eye-opening conversation with Vani Hari, the Food Babe, where we get into the nitty-gritty of food labels, chemicals, and how the wrong ingredients can be wreaking havoc on your health. Vani shares the 21 simple habits that transformed her life and can help you make healthier food choices—like ditching protein powders with artificial sweeteners and learning to recognize gut-disrupting gums in products. She also talks about her journey building Truvani and how bringing healthier food to major retailers like Walmart is changing the game. Learn the steps you can take (and even start today!) to remove harmful ingredients, shop smarter, and make a lasting impact on you, and your family’s health. This episode is packed with tips on reading food labels, understanding ingredient lists, and how to be a "food investigator" in your own life. You don’t want to miss it! Sign Vani’s Kelloggs Petition The Food Babe Way Book: 21 Healthy Habits HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS When you know better, you do better. The key to lasting change is awareness—once you understand what's in your food, making healthier choices becomes easier. Artificial Sweeteners to Avoid: Three of the most dangerous artificial sweeteners—sucralose, aspartame, and Ace-K—are still widely used in everyday products and linked to serious health risks like cancer and digestive issues. Gums and Additives: Common food additives like guar gum, carrageenan, and xanthan gum can disrupt your gut bacteria and lead to bloating, IBS, and other digestive problems. Changing where you shop changes your health. Simply switching to buying produce and groceries from local farmer’s markets can create a 180-degree shift in the quality of your diet and overall 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/   Vani’s Resources: Website: https://foodbabe.com/  Truvani: https://www.truvani.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFoodbabe/videos  Resources she mentioned:  Full Roundtable discussion https://rumble.com/v5fy7bv-american-health-and-nutrition-a-second-opinion.html  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 and 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.

16 Okt 202440min

Ever wonder what's really in your food, and why certain ingredients are legal here in the U.S. but banned overseas? Today, we're uncovering the hidden truths about the food industry with Vani Hari, AKA the Food Babe: fearless food activist, best-selling author, and co-founder of Truvani. Vani shares her personal journey from a childhood of fast food to becoming one of the most powerful voices for food transparency- and even successfully pushing major brands to clean up their ingredients. She reveals shocking differences between U.S. and European food standards, how companies use additives to keep us hooked, and why many of us are unknowingly consuming dangerous ingredients. Plus, actionable steps you can take to protect your health and your family from these toxic ingredients.  From food dyes that can damage your DNA to chemicals used in fast food, Vani exposes it all. This episode will change the way you see your grocery store—don’t miss it! Sign Vani’s Kelloggs Petition Read Conscious Eating by Gabriel Cousens HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: You are what you digest and absorb. It’s important to understand not just what we eat and its ingredients, but how it affects our health at a deeper level.  In the U.S., over 10,000 chemicals are allowed in our food, while the EU only permits 400. Many additives in U.S. foods are banned in other countries. To become informed consumers, we have to start by reading food labels and eliminating foods with unrecognizable ingredients from your pantry.  99% of chemicals created in the last 60 years have been designed to improve food companies’ bottom lines, not consumer health.  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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/   Vani’s Resources: Website: https://foodbabe.com/  Truvani: https://www.truvani.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefoodbabe/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFoodbabe/videos  Resources she mentioned:  Full Roundtable discussion https://rumble.com/v5fy7bv-american-health-and-nutrition-a-second-opinion.html  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 and 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.

15 Okt 202432min

Happy Monday, Heal Squad! Today’s episode is full of laughs, surprises, and maybe even a big move! Maria is joined by her friends Priscilla and Gabbie from Forward Female, and they discuss all the details from Maria’s recent trip to New York. While hanging out with friends and taking a much-needed space between work and events, Maria’s intuition started talking—loudly! Could this be the sign that her home in Connecticut is about to become more than just a holiday stop? Plus, the girls compare their favorite airports, why you should definitely ask for a pat down (no, seriously!), and Maria’s top wellness hacks for traveling—including a detox trick straight from Kate Hudson. And, spoiler: Maria picks up some new lingo that has everyone cracking up. You won’t want to miss this one! Pat Down Information: https://www.tsa.gov/travel/frequently-asked-questions  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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.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 Mariamenounos.com and 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.

14 Okt 202451min

Happy Regular Guy Friday as we fooled them again and made it through another week to our favorite day. How the criticism you may be receiving may just be projection from the critic. How your shame based side will be tempted to listen to critics but sometimes shouldn't. How success happens after 60 and how putting time limits and end dates on goals is counterintuitive. LONG RGF Bonus: How Norman Fell aka Mr. Roper knew not to take part in a spin off series, how Don Knotts aka Mr. Furley personally shopped for his own wardrobe and how Pennsylvania hosts an annual Mrs. Roper Day that actually draws huge crowds. How Dave and his Puppet @adventureswithdavid are the ventriloquist team to watch, how Matt from @vintagevideobasement decorated his basement to look like the year 1972 and how life here can't be so bad when you get to do all of the above. Bye Betches. 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.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 Mariamenounos.com and 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.

11 Okt 202445min

Happy Throwback Thursday, Heal Squad! Ever feel like you’re juggling too much and forgetting to prioritize the most important person in your life? (Spoiler: It’s YOU!) Well, we’re revisiting a special episode that's all about life hacks for mental health and personal growth with psychotherapist and author Dr. Cory Yeager!  Dr. Yeager challenges us to embrace discomfort and why making yourself a priority is essential for well-being. We explore the gift of setting boundaries without guilt and how to reframe negative self-talk into empowering affirmations. Plus, Dr. Yeager shares insights on viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth, encouraging us to step outside our comfort zones and redefine our understanding of self-care. It’s time to tackle life’s challenges with confidence and clarity, and this episode is a great place to start! Healers and Heal-Liners: Embracing discomfort for personal growth. Stepping outside your comfort zone can spark new learning lessons.  Moving from reaction to action. There is so much value in intentional living. Shape your life rather than letting it shape you.  The gift of saying no. Setting healthy boundaries without guilt will create a space for growth and overall 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/   Dr. Corey Yeager Resources: Link to Website: https://doctorcoreyyeager.com/  Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcoreyyeager/?hl=en  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 and 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.

10 Okt 202451min

Welcome back to part 2 of our amazing conversation with Maha Abouelenein! In this episode, we dive deep into her book, 7 Rules of Self-Reliance, and break down why each rule is just as important as the last. In part 1, you got to learn all about Maha’s background story, now it’s time for you to find out what exactly she has learned throughout her career journey. Her book offers a much-needed reminder that the path to fulfillment often lies in trusting and believing in yourself. Maha shares that self-reliance is just as important as another skill you may have, and you must use it as another tool in your toolbox. We get to explore the concept of rebranding self-reliance as your superpower and learning to rely on your own abilities to shape your future. Maha discusses practical strategies to build and practice self-reliance, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and treating your reputation as valuable currency. Hustle culture may be out, but self-reliance is a muscle worth developing. Buckle up for a powerful conversation that will leave you wanting to take control of your journey and embrace the new playbook of success! Healers and Heal-Liners: You can do the same job as anyone, but what really matters is HOW you do it. How you treat them and leaving people feeling better than you left them. Self-reliance is like a muscle you need to practice and build. Everyone has an audience, you just haven’t found it yet. Stay true to yourself, work at your speed and your vibe. 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/   Maha’s Resources: Link to Website: https://digitalandsavvy.com/  Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/?hl=en  Link to Pre-Order Her Book: “7 Rules to Self-Reliance” https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/pre-order-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 Mariamenounos.com and 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.

9 Okt 20241h 6min

Happy Tuesday Heal Squad! Today we are joined by Maha Abouelenein for a truly inspirational episode. If you didn’t know her before, you’ll be glad to know her after this. She is the author of Rules of Self Reliance, entrepreneur, and has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies. With such a decorated career, you would think she spent her whole life working, but it’s quite the opposite. In part 1 of this conversation, Maria and Keven sit down with Maha to discuss the background of how she built her career through caregiving. Maha shares her personal journey as a caretaker for both her parents, having to move to Egypt to do so, and how she took a position that she was overqualified for but it ended up changing the whole trajectory of her life. We discover the true meaning of ‘hustle culture is out, value culture is in’, the difference between learning and earning, how creating value for others turns into value for yourself, and that you can reinvent yourself at any age. We even dive into the power of making deposits in other people’s trust banks and what that means. This episode is packed with impactful topics to better others and yourself, let’s get better together!   Healers and Heal-Liners Hustle culture is out, Value culture is in. Creating value for others always returns back to you. Endear yourself to the right people and good things will happen (even if it’s for free). You can reinvent at any age, invest in yourself. Being self reliant doesn’t mean you don’t need to ask for help. -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/   Maha’s Resources: Link to Website: https://digitalandsavvy.com/  Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/?hl=en  Link to Pre-Order Her Book: “7 Rules to Self-Reliance” https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/pre-order-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 Mariamenounos.com and 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.

8 Okt 202449min

Releasing the things that no longer serve you can transform your life! Maria is joined by her Priscilla Presley from Forward Female to discuss how their friendship and working relationship have grown over the years. They dive into the deep work of releasing trauma and emotions that often linger beneath the surface—emotions we don’t even realize we’ve been carrying. Maria opens up about her personal breakthrough at the latest Patreon Heal event, where she let go of long-held pain, and how this process can unlock new levels of healing and freedom. Plus, how these releases can lead to more healing and clarity in your life. If you're looking for inspiration to release what’s been weighing you down, you won’t want to miss this one!  Happy Monday, Squad!  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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Wonderful Pistachios: http://www.wonderfulpistachios.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 Mariamenounos.com and 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.

7 Okt 202439min