Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Covid got you down? Most Americans are lonelier and more depressed than they've EVER been. You may be one of them, but you don't have to be, we have some solutions for you. In his return to our show, Dr. Daniel Amen, whom the Washington Post called "the most popular psychiatrist in America," acknowledges a surge in his suicidal clientele, but he is not giving up hope. By offering simple, everyday...

Looking to make a change in your life?   Bestselling author Caroline Welch is just the person to guide you through it. With her mindfulness practices based around purpose, pivoting, and pacing, she gives us (women in particular!) a beautiful framework to make big, purpose-driven decisions in our lives.   Caroline offers some amazing strategies like "Selective Neglect" and "The 3 W's: What Went Wel...

Feeling stuck? You NEED today's episode. All of us have been there, even Cornell trained Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera. When she noticed she was stuck in the same negative thought patterns and beliefs, she pivoted her entire philosophy on psychological wellness. Now billed as @The. Holistic. Psychologist, Dr. LePera has built a community of nearly 2.7 million #selfhealers on Instagram who have ch...

I didn't think I could love the always hilarious @NikkiGlaser more, but after my amazing conversation with her today, I do. I was thrilled to experience a different side of Nikki, where she opened up about everything from considering a permanent move to St. Louis, to her relationship with herself and it affecting other relationships. We talked stand-up, hosting @jimmykimmellive in quarantine, dati...

It’s all about perception, right? This pandemic continues to be trying, BUT one thing it has given many of us is time.   Celebrated Reiki master Patti Penn (@pauseinjoywithpatti) says that this time is our “great pause,” a chance to take stock of the energetic forces in our lives like work and our relationships, and really evaluate what's making us lighter, and what's making us heavier.   Like so...

You won't believe this: women undergo a 25% variation in their brain chemistry across their monthly cycle! Understanding this variation is an essential part of your Infradian Rhythm, a term coined and popularized by bestselling female health advocate @Alisa. Vitti of @FLOLiving. For decades, all of the popular biohacking programs around diet and exercise have been engineered for a Circadian rhythm...

Curious what the world's foremost psychic has to say about the future of our country?!  When will we be able to hug someone again? How much longer will we have to be socially distant for? Are we going back to the office anytime soon??   NYT Bestselling psychic medium, John Edward comes with answers, and LOTS of them. On today's show, he offers insight into the future of our economy, the direction...

Is the pandemic stealing your joy?  Don't let it!  Woman's Day content director Meaghan B Murphy says that we can mourn the challenges of the pandemic, but we don't have to feel guilty for finding joy and happiness in the middle of the storm.   As always, Meaghan comes prepped with an arsenal of ideas for fun summer socially distanced activities. Flashlight tag? Outdoor movie night? A cold s'more...

Feeling anxiety over the future of our country during this pandemic? Trust me, you're NOT alone. NYT Bestselling Author @MarianneWilliamson says you'd be crazy if you WEREN'T feeling anxiety right now. For Marianne, anxiety isn't bad. It's a human acknowledgement of trauma, and a signal that it's time for us to make changes in our lives. Marianne says that our country is having a "crisis of adulth...

Dealing with chronic pain?   #Egoscue practitioner @TheBrianBradley has worked with @TonyRobbins for nearly 30 years, and these practices have revolutionized the way Tony, and Brian's many high-profile clients, live their lives.   Today, we'll learn targeted, easy-to-apply "e-cises" that take about 5 minutes every day, and can promote everything from chronic pain management to cellulite reduction,...

Feeling like you've hit your rock bottom? 3-Time NYT Bestselling author @GlennonDoyle can relate. After a severe alcohol addiction, a crippling fight w/ bulimia, and a broken marriage, she's reinvigorated herself with yet another lauded book "UNTAMED" - where she teaches women everywhere including me, how to finally listen to that inner voice and chase the life we actually want to live. There's a...

This episode is of the BEST and most important conversations I’ve EVER HAD on my show!  Your emotions do NOT define you. By changing your language from “I am stressed” to “I FEEL stressed,” Harvard Psychologist Dr. Susan David teaches us how to face life’s very real challenges with courage.  Tune in for simple and POWERFUL tools that will change your life! RESOURCES: Dr David's Socials: @SusanDavi...

Overwhelmed? Not where you want to be in your life?! Bestselling author of "Get S**t Done" Erin Falconer BLEW MARIA'S MIND today when she stressed the importance of checking in with ourselves. Erin's revolutionary techniques to productivity will CHANGE YOUR LIFE: -take stock of what you ACTUALLY want -limit your goals to three major focuses -throw off the expectations of perfection You can literal...

Craving more happiness in your life? Today, I featured NYT bestselling author and happiness expert @GretchenRubin to discuss the practical "emergency toolkit" methods to increase your happiness; did you know "smelling the roses" is scientifically proven to increase your happiness?  Also, did you know that clutter doesn't necessarily equal disorganization!  You HAVE to watch today's episode to find...

Looking for some good fitness accountability in Quarantine? The Tone It Up app, co-founded by my guest Karena Dawn, offers you easy at-home workouts, and we discuss a TON of them today's episode of Better Together. We also discussed the growing popularity of CBD, and, she teases the power of CAULIFLOWER in smoothies!? Who knew! Share this post with 5 friends that you know are OBSESSED with smoothi...

In anticipation of 4th of July, I'm thrilled to feature @ChefMarcMurphy on my show, where he helped us make the world's BEST Watermelon/Feta salad you've ever had! Up your food game this Saturday! But first, we discuss 4th of July trivia. How many total hot dogs do YOU think are consumed across the country every July 4? Comment below! RESOURCES:  Marc Murphy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Season-A...

Video: https://youtu.be/2ThtkEYFt8I Whether it's your kids or your spouse, you may be one of the many people losing their minds in lockdown. The surprising reason for this might be that you aren't PLAYING enough. Bestselling interpersonal psychologist Dr. Amanda Gummer says that by getting active, re-focusing your energy, creating space for forgivable mistakes, and fostering a space to laugh, play...

Though WWE's Fire and Desire are at odds, my friend Sonya Deville has never been better. From her untouchable presence on Smackdown to her passionate inclusion messages during Pride, Sonya (or as I call her, Daria) is one of the most important and badass role models on TV right now. In this conversation, we talk about her early days as an extra on Burn Notice and her decision to come out as gay on...

Feeling the pressure to have a "perfect fairytale" relationship with your partner? LET GO! Dr Pepper Schwartz says striving for perfection in your relationship will only escalate pressure, tension and resentment between you and your partner, so give yourself so grace and space! We also discuss the signs of love addiction, and the importance of taking realistic stock of your day-to-day happiness wi...

Video: https://youtu.be/Ak1VueHnRgo Wondering how to tame with those unwieldy bangs in quarantine? My stylist, the brilliant Dimitri Giannetos, has amazing bang suggestions, color suggestions, and hair health suggestions that are mind-blowingly simple. Plus, we welcome back my former assistant, the always hilarious Meredith Ahern for some much-needed laughs over our craziest meal in quarantine. RE...

What if you could knock out ALL of your quarterly appointments (dentist, haircut, DMV, doctors, physicals) in ONE day? You can, by intentionally "bulk scheduling" your appointments every six weeks. This is just one of the MANY practical organizing solutions @Organize365 CEO and bestselling author Lisa Woodruff shared in my interview with her on #BetterTogether. Find the time and space you didn't k...

Did you know every 43 seconds, someone in our country is having a heart attack? Clearly, we're facing a challenging national health crisis (which has only been exacerbated by Covid), but @DocEmerson has great news for you. Chronic diseases can be reversed through one simple method: eating well. By promoting antioxidant rich foods, leafy greens, and gut health, we can literally add decades to our l...

In honor of Juneteenth, we are not running our normal programming. Instead, we've compiled some of the incredible Black voices we've featured on the show over the last two weeks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Across her influence on YouTube, IG, and TikTok, Hannah Stocking is one of the most celebrated  content creators in the industry, and she's only 28. She has over 6.8 million subscribers on YouTube and 17.6 million followers on Instagram. Hannah Stocking is also the host of Mindie, a YouTube Music talk show produced by Shots Studios. Stocking is managed by John Shahidi of Shots Studios.   Become a...

What does #DefundThePolice actually mean? Today, I chatted with expert Candis Watts Smith, a social scientist and professor from U Penn, to help us better understand the emerging movement. We also talked about systematic racism, particularly how HOLC Maps in city real estate perpetuate the cycle or racism in our country. But first, After Buzz TV host James Maple shares his experiences on the front...