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Ep. 176 #BetterTogetherWithMariaMenounos #AlexaBliss  What do Disney, The Big Comfy Couch, and Kicking Ass all have in common?   They're three of @wwe_alexa_bliss_ 's favorite things in the world, among many others that we discussed here on today's show, but we also went deep. How does Alexa push through a grueling schedule (and injuries) and remain on top?  A lot of it has to do with her humble u...

Find yourself asking the question 'Why bother?' lately? Same here. Now more than ever, people are asking that question, but bestselling author and world-renowned self care expert @JenLouden wants you to go deeper and really ask the question, really think about it. On today's show, she walks us through why it's important for us to bother about what matters, and how asking that question and approach...

JOIN OUR PATREON!: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria As women, we're taught to dread #menopause, but bestselling author @Alisa. Vitti wants to change that narrative! In fact, she says that, when nurtured the right way, menopause, (or really #perimenoapuse), is a beautiful, healthy process that our body undergoes to serve us, protect, and keep us performing at our optimal health! The key lies...

JOIN OUR PATREON: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria It's a scary time to travel right now, but if you HAVE you travel in the next two months, we've got you COVERED on Better Together! Today, we go over my top travel tips while traveling for Covid, so you can be as safe and responsible as possible because when you know better, you get better. Plus, I have a trivia question!: What job was I of...

**ORIGINALLY BROADCAST ON SEP 13, 2013** Most movie stars dream of starring in a film franchise. How about four? Vin Diesel is the major engine behind The Fast & Furious, Guardians Of The Galaxy, XXX, Riddick franchises, ranking him amongst one of the greatest movie stars of all time. But people don't realize that he created his own career. Vin Diesel's first three films were written, directed, an...

Chris Harrison is among the most accomplished reality TV hosts in history, having hosted over 45 season of ABC's various incarnations of The Bachelor franchise, but even NOW the job surprises him.  On this show, we discuss the wild new season, Tayshia's arrival, and even whether or not a double standard exists within this franchise (Chris' answer might surprise you.) But even beyond that, Chris we...

How does one of the world's best quarterbacks, @RussellWilson, keep his cool under pressure? Mostly beacuse of @TrevorMoawad, his mental conditioning coach, and one of the world's most sought-after experts, particularly in high-performance athletics. Trevor is a pioneer of in the "neutral thinking" thought space, and stresses the importance of avoiding negativity, monitoring our self-talk, and tak...

LINK TO VIDEO (Ad Free Audio Above): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DFH5jivm4Y It seems like EVERYONE is talking about #GutHealth lately, and for a good reason! We ALL feel and hate a bloated uncomfortable tummy, but with so many "experts" offering their opinions, who should we listen to?? How about bestselling author Dr. @FrankLipmanMD, the gut health doctor who has been featured in over 100 ou...

After a week long hiatus, I had a LOT to chat about on #BetterTogether’s Monday Funday show My week in LA was A LOT, but, I made sure to pack in all of my essential appointments. A block schedule is a really valuable way to get done what you need to get done, and we do a deep dive on today's show. But first, a very important question: would you watch Borat with your parents? Am I crazy for watchin...

If you look your best, you'll feel your best, and if you feel your best, you'll DO your best.  I love that quote from @DrJasonDiamond, celebrated cosmetic surgeon to the stars known for his subtle and artistic technique that has been publicly endorsed by many celebs, like #KimKardashian.   On today's show we talk about emerging trends in beauty, the effectiveness of surgical threading, and a revol...

Growing up, I idolized Cindy Crawford, and even today, I STILL view her career as a north star while I navigate my own. Cindy is the embodiment of class, grace, and sophistication, but it's her open willingness to share her insecurities that make her such an important voice in this business.   In today's interview, we discuss the heyday of 90's supermodel obsession, her reckoning with the inevitab...

Bachelor Nation is STILL upset that the franchise passed on the opportunity for Mike Johnson to become America's Bachelor, but he's doing JUST fine. Fresh of the heals of a new book publication, Mike has never been better, and today, he discusses his journey to self-love, practical ways that we can achieve that self-love, and why he chose to get SO vulnerable in his new book. And of course, we HAD...

Who else watched #Borat this weekend?!  The new movie was BONKERS, and we talk all about that #MoonDance from the new movie featuring a never-better @SaschaBaronCohen. Are you a @Borat fan? After having seen the movie, I know I'd NEVER take advice from @Borat, but what about other people in your life? (See what I did there?) I'm all about taking advice, but you need to remember WHO you're taking a...

Join Us On Patreaon!: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria How many of us REALLY think about what we're putting in our body? @DrKristiFunk says it's a matter of life and death, and this week she BLEW our minds with some of the wild stats around dairy, and it's cancer-fueling properties! Today, we discuss some of #KritiFunk's most important takeaways, and discuss the SMALL incremental changes we...

JOIN OUR PATREON!: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria Five years ago, the phrase #MeToo meant something completely different than it does today, and a lot of that has to do with @GretchenCarlson, the TV personality and well-known host famously launched FOX's sexual harassment investigation against Roger Ailes, and is now considered a major catalyst for the profound workplace reform that has s...

Do you consider "Dairy Queen" both a soft serve chain, and a perfect descriptor of your relationship to cheese? If so, I'm about to give you some tough love in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. @DrKristiFunk, one of the world's leading experts in Breast cancer research and prevention, says that diary is one of the worst cancer fuels we can be putting in our body. Yep, and the CONNECTION betwee...

JOIN US ON PARETON: www.patreon.com/bettertogetherwithmaria Are you living a life where YOU actually matter? It may seem obvious, but very few our actually living our life for ourselves.  We may be accomplish goals to please our parents, or our friends, or even those toxic people in our life who we STILL seek constant approval from. Well, it's time to quit! As we approach the holiday's I have amaz...

Are you exhausted by having to please others? @JaeRae will set you straight! She was one of TWO amazing guests featured this week (in addition to the incredible @AllyBrooke) who gave us amazing advice about how to let go of our people pleasing addiction. Remember, people pleasing is just US trying to control other people (thanks to Dr. Nicole LaPera @TheHolisticPsychologist for that tip!) We're re...

"Sharing my stories and my pain to help somebody else that’s the most beautiful thing, because it doesn’t matter who you are or what your job is, we’ve all felt insecure, we’ve all felt lonely, we’ve all felt helpless…" YEP!! Right there with you Ally ❤️ And I bet a lot of you are too? This beautiful soul @allybrooke and I had the most incredible conversation today - all about her journey, from il...

It's HAPPENING!   Maria Menounos will be recapping new episodes of The Bachelor weekly on Better Together: Bachelor With The Stars! This, we're featuring bachelor royalty Ashley Iaconetti to talk about the new Covid version of The Bachelorette, Clare Crawley's overall performance, those limo entrances, and of course...DALE.  Make sure to tune in each week!   RESOURCES:   Almost Famous Podcast: htt...

The magazines call her Jennifer Lopez's psychic, but she is SO much more than that.   Jae Rae blew my mind today. She's part medium, part therapist, part life coach, part tough-talking New York auntie, and ALL genius. Together, we talk about the power hidden deep within all of us, what it means to align our intentions with our desires, and yes, even get her predictions on who is going to win the e...

JOIN OUR PATREON: www.pateron.com/bettertogetherwithmaria Found yourself resenting family, friends, or loved ones lately? It might be on YOU. So often, we refuse to set the boundaries we NEED in order to thrive, and then we find ourselves resenting the very people we insist on letting in, because they are "weighing us down." Boundaries are the ultimate #SelfCare, and today, I walk you through how...

Feeling ALONE in your journey with mental health? @BrittanySnow knows how you feel. She's been open about her mental health journey, but acknowledges it was someone else's story that helped carry her out of her own darkness. Having been on both sides of it, Brittany realized something powerful: sharing your mental health journey may be the ticket to rescuing someone else from their struggles. Out...

It's so easy for us to get wrapped up in the opinions of other people, especially at work, but that's why we NEED to come with armor, and a fierce understanding of our own gifts. I STILL struggle with insecurity and doubt, but the other day I created a list of things I KNOW I'm great at, where I add value, and I'm telling you, you MUST do the same.   Take the time to list everything you know you'r...

What's it going to take for you to FINALLY live the life you want to live?  For me it was a brain tumor. For Shauna Niequist, it was the painful realization that her stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm had turned into nothing: complete numbness. But wasn't Shauna was living her dream..? Multiple #NYT bestselling author, frequently booked international lecturer, and celebrated thought leader?    Desp...