Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Hey Heal Squad! We’re kicking off a fascinating two-part episode with Dr. Christopher Motley, a leading expert in functional kinesiology and Chinese medicine. In Part 1, Dr. Motley opens up about his personal health journey with Lyme disease, and how becoming his own best case study led him to uncover the root causes of chronic illness through energy medicine and frequency healing. He breaks down...

Hey, Heal Squad! Maria’s back from her healing trip to the Dominican Republic—and she’s got a major update that could shift how you think about your health, your zip code… and even your morning coffee. In this week’s episode, Maria and Dr. Alison unpack the shocking truth about how your environment impacts everything from vitamin D production to autoimmunity. After spending months in Connecticut a...

Hey, Heal Squad! We are back with another 10-minute healing session, all about brain health and the gene that can actually make you heal?! Dr. Drew Ramsey breaks down the brain’s incredible ability to grow, repair, and rewire itself—and how YOU can support that process through everyday choices. We dive into the power of BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor), what Dr. Ramsey calls the “molecule...

On this Sunday Setup, we set you up with a quiet but meaningful shift: you don’t have to own everything you admire. We talk about letting go—the things, the roles, even the applause. Not because they don’t matter, but because they don’t define you. You can love the car, the house, the title... without needing to possess it. Admiration doesn’t always have to end in acquisition. We talk about being...

It’s Friday and we fooled them again—with an RGF that’s part eulogy, part therapy session, and part fuzzy puppet plot twist. We talk a genius who never called himself one. Lyrics like dreams, novels that never saw daylight, and a mind too big for the boxes the world built. He listened, he loved, and he never knew how much he mattered. We talk bricks—the emotional kind. The weight of perfection, sh...

Hey Heal Squad! We’re continuing our powerful conversation with Dr. Will Cole, functional medicine expert and bestselling author, who’s here to break down one of the biggest root causes of chronic illness: inflammation… Dr. Cole explains how unresolved trauma, hidden food sensitivities, and lifestyle stressors all contribute to an inflammatory response that impacts your gut, brain, hormones, and m...

Hey Heal Squad! We’re continuing the theme of gut-brain health and bringing back an amazing 2 part episode with the brilliant Dr. Will Cole! In the first part of our conversation, we’re talking all about the emotional roots of our eating patterns and how food guilt, shame, and emotional triggers can sabotage both your health and happiness. Dr. Cole breaks down how our relationship with food is oft...

Hey Heal Squad! We’re diving into the delicious side of healing this week with psychiatrist and nutritional wellness pioneer Dr. Drew Ramsey! Let’s just say, this convo might completely change how you think about food and your brain… Dr. Ramsey breaks down how what we eat directly impacts anxiety, depression, and brain fog—and how simple nutrient upgrades can supercharge your mental health. We tal...

Hey Heal Squad! This week’s episode is packed with wellness gold, especially for those of us navigating hormonal shifts, energy crashes, and modern health myths. Maria and Dr. Alison get real about the hidden disruptors that could be wreaking havoc on your hormones—yes, even that innocent energy drink or late-night scroll might be doing more harm than you think. From perimenopause signs we’re not...

What does it really feel like to become a mom through surrogacy? Hey Heal Squad! In today’s Heal in 10, Rebecca Zamolo opens up about one of the hardest parts of her journey, the fear of not feeling connected to her daughter during pregnancy. While she wasn’t physically carrying her baby, her heart was all in—and yet, that didn’t stop the anxiety from creeping in… She gets real about the emotional...

On this Sunday Setup, we set you up with a simple but powerful reminder: get to the reason why. Why did that comment sting? Why did that moment light you up? Why are you still carrying something that no longer serves you? We talk emotional bricks and old ghosts—the ones we’ve lugged around so long we barely notice the weight. But the truth is, when you name what haunts you, it starts to lose its p...

It’s Friday and we fooled them again with an RGF that’s part reunion recap, part emotional unpack—and yes, the mop-top mullet made an appearance. We talk Brian Wilson and why some songs—and some souls—leave a mark. We talk whether Sunday is the start or end of the week, and why teenage boys are now rocking hair that looks like it lost a bet. We talk about the mob salad mullet epidemic, eras that a...

Hey Heal Squad! In this deeply personal throwback, Maria and Keven open up like never before about the emotional rollercoaster of their surrogacy journey. Joined by their incredible surrogate couple and Stephanie Levich of Family Match Consulting, they share the highs, the heartbreaks, and the surprising moments of love, grief, and hope that shaped their path to parenthood. From the pain of IVF lo...

Hey Heal Squad! In Part 2 of our powerful chat with digital creator and mom-of-one Rebecca Zamolo, we dive into the emotional aftermath that no one prepares you for. Rebecca gets honest about what it was like to finally get pregnant after years of IVF and surgery—only to be met with anxiety, grief, and PTSD instead of the joy she expected. From high-risk pregnancy fears to the moment she almost qu...

Hey, Heal Squad! You may know her from viral videos and billion-view challenges, but today, Rebecca Zamolo is sharing the story behind the screen—one marked by pain, resilience, and radical honesty. In Part 1 of our raw and inspiring conversation, Rebecca opens up about her battle with chronic illness, the life-altering decision to remove her colon, and how that journey impacted her self-worth, id...

Hey, Heal Squad! What if the key to healing wasn’t talking about it? In this powerful compilation episode, Maria’s walking us through the most eye-opening moments from some of our favorite conversations on non-talk therapies—modalities that help you heal without having to relive the trauma. You’ll hear from top experts on everything from JournalSpeak and EMDR, to reflexology and even psychedelics,...

Hey Heal Squad! In this Heal in 10 episode, Dr. Sara Reardon (aka the Vagina Whisperer) is breaking the silence around pelvic floor health. If you’re leaking a little when you laugh, rushing to the bathroom constantly, or avoiding sex because of pain… you are NOT alone. Sara shares the top signs your pelvic floor needs attention, and why most people are getting it wrong (yep, it's not all about Ke...

Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we unpack three dreams, one AEW stadium, two wrestling legends, and a whole lot of emotional payload. What begins as a walk through a rundown arena turns into a masterclass on loyalty, guilt, and the silent wars we wage within. We break down what it means when shame meets strategy—and when...

It’s Friday and we fooled them again—made it to another Regular Guy Friday, and this time we’re talking everything from civilian go to conversation subjects to the best approach to the work you need to do but are not thrilled to do and even class reunion jitters. We talk the power of physical labor and how, when approached without resentment, it becomes a form of service and even self-healing. Gon...

Happy Wednesday, Heal Squad! We’re back with Part 2 of our fascinating conversation with the Medical Medium, Anthony William, and this one’s a deep dive into some of the most misunderstood chronic conditions. Anthony pulls back the curtain on anxiety, depression, autoimmune issues, and why so many people are suffering in silence without clear answers. He explains how symptoms we often blame on “st...

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re bringing back a powerful two-part conversation with Anthony William, otherwise known as the Medical Medium! Trust us, it’s just as relevant today as it was when we first aired it. In Part 1, Anthony opens up about the misunderstood root causes of so many chronic health issues, from anxiety and fatigue to autoimmune conditions and mystery symptoms doctors often dismiss. He ex...

Hey Heal Squad! Get ready for a major education moment with Dr. Sara Reardon, board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, TED presenter, and founder of The V-Hive platform. Dr. Sara (aka the Vagina Whisperer) is here to break down what the pelvic floor really is, why it matters WAY more than we’ve been taught, and how you can prevent and treat common issues like painful sex, urinary leakage,...

Hey, Heal Squad! With summer right around the corner, we’re kicking off June with a powerful reminder: the sun isn’t your enemy, it might just be your greatest healer. In this special episode, Maria is diving into the science and soul of sunlight as medicine, curating some of the most mind-blowing insights from past Heal Squad guests who are true experts on light healing, Dr. Jack Kruse, Dr. Aliso...

Hey Heal Squad! In this quick but powerful Heal in 10, Denise Kirtley—transformation coach and midlife fitness queen—breaks down the truth behind sustainable results. After decades of on-and-off dieting, Denise finally found what worked: a mindset shift and a simple macro-based approach to food. She shares how tracking gave her clarity, why protein made the biggest difference in her body, and how...

Happy Sunday, Heal Squad! On this Sunday Setup, we set you up with a reminder that the only thing permanent… is change. From old-school CB radios and late-night talk shows to UFOs and overnight true crime, we talk nostalgic, what’s been lost, and what might still be worth reclaiming. We talk gratitude, real, daily, life-shifting gratitude. We break down The Magic, a 28-day progrum that helps you t...