Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Your go-to, daily podcast for taking control of your health. Hosted by Maria Menounos, 2x New York Times bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and global leader in health. After surviving a brain tumor, pancreatic cancer, developing diabetes, battling infertility, and caregiving for her mother during her own fight with a brain tumor, Maria turned her personal health journey into the fuel that is changing how the world approaches health for the better. She brings together the top experts, thought leaders and inspiring healing stories to create a space for health exploration. Whatever health journey you’re on, we’re here to guide you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and take a proactive role in your physical, emotional, and spiritual health—because healing is possible and it happens here. Connect with Heal Squad https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria https://www.youtube.com/@mariamenounos

Episodes

1115. De-Stress & Get Better Sleep NOW With This Yoga Meditation Practice

July 17, 2025 • 40 mins
Happy Thursday, Heal Squad! We’re throwing it back to a heartfelt chat where Maria, Pooja, and Kelsey open up about the simple rituals, mindset shifts, and healing practices that are helping them feel more grounded (and more energized) each day! They talk about how a daily Yoga Nidra practice became a life-changing hack for sleep, energy, and even breaking Pooja’s coffee habit. For anyone feeling wired and tired, this is your sign...
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1114. Ivermectin: Heal or Hoax?! w/ Dr. William Makis

July 16, 2025 • 41 mins
Happy Wednesday, Heal Squad! We’re back with Dr. William Makis for part two of this powerful conversation… and it’s one you don’t want to miss. If you or someone you love is facing cancer, autoimmune disease, or neurological decline, this episode could shift everything. Dr. Makis shares what he’s seeing firsthand in his clinical practice–real stories of patients with stage 4 cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, even Parkinson’s an...
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1113. Unexpected Ways to Treat Cancer?! New Research w/ Dr. William Makis

July 15, 2025 • 45 mins
Hey Heal Squad! Today, Maria sits down with physician and researcher Dr. William Makis to explore the deeper patterns emerging in our health! They discuss topics like why so many people are experiencing unexplained fatigue, chronic inflammation, and even earlier cancer diagnoses (what?!). Dr. Makis shares why our immune systems are more overwhelmed than ever, and how environmental stressors are taxing the body’s natural ability to...
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1112. Are You Missing the Signs? Light, Cholesterol & Fingernail Health Explained

July 14, 2025 • 37 mins
Hey Heal Squad! Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that our bodies are speaking to us, the only catch is… only if we know how to listen. Maria and Dr. Alison dive into a fascinating new cancer breakthrough that uses near-infrared light to dissolve tumors without chemo or surgery, and what it tells us about the role of light in healing every part of the body. They unpack how light exposure, cholesterol levels, and hormone balan...
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Heal in 10: Why Super Agers Drink Red Wine (& What It Does to Your Gut) w/ Dr. Steven Gundry

July 13, 2025 • 14 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! This Heal in 10 is a quick but powerful gut health lesson with Dr. Steven Gundry! He breaks down the real reason red wine might actually be good for your gut, and it’s not because of the alcohol. He dives into research on how fermented beverages (like wine and champagne!) may increase microbiome diversity and lower inflammation markers. We also explore the surprising science behind postbiotics, like butyrate, and ...
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The Sunday Set Up Ep. 14: Travel Tips You Need For Your Next Trip!

July 13, 2025 • 41 mins
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Set Up—your weekly dose of life lessons to launch the week ahead. This week we explore what happens when you stop watching other people’s stories and finally start living your own. When your life is in motion, dreams take a back seat—because you're already living one. We also share our favorite Regular Guy Travel Tips to help you stay healthy and grounded on the go. From pistachios...
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Regular Guy Friday Ep. 229: Love, Leather, and the Lessons That Stick

July 11, 2025 • 58 mins
It’s Friday and we fooled them again. We made it through another week to bring you a new edition of Regular Guy Friday—this time from the back rooms of Boston to the dungeons of self-reflection. We talk the power of sending spontaneous messages of love and gratitude, why the work never really ends, and how even the weirdest jobs can shape your story. There’s the guy who knew the stock market but collected cans, the dungeon manag...
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1111. Seasonal Eating 101: How to Get the MOST Nutritional Value From What You Eat w/ Elissa Goodman

July 10, 2025 • 30 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! This week we’re bringing back a fan-favorite episode with holistic nutritionist and cancer survivor Elissa Goodman, because who doesn’t need a little seasonal reset? Elissa walks us through how eating with the seasons can help your body detox naturally, balance your hormones, and give your gut a much-needed break. She breaks down why we crave certain foods at different times of the year, how to time your meals to ...
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1110. Why You Have Gut Problems: The TRUTH About “Healthy” Foods & Your Mitochondria w/ Dr. Steven Gundry

July 9, 2025 • 47 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back for Part 2 with the one and only Dr. Steven Gundry! We’re talking about why your favorite “healthy” foods, like cucumbers, tomatoes, and bell peppers, might actually be hurting your gut. Dr. Gundry breaks down what lectins are, how they trigger inflammation, and how to work with your body instead of against it. We also get into how energy doesn’t come from caffeine or carbs, it comes from your mitochond...
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1109. The #1 Way to Fix a Leaky Gut & Feel Better FAST (What to Eat + What to Avoid) w/ Dr. Steven Gundry

July 8, 2025 • 44 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! This week we’re diving deep into gut health with the brilliant Dr. Steven Gundry, cardiothoracic surgeon turned bestselling author and gut-health pioneer. Dr. Gundry breaks down why gut bugs are the real MVPs of your health, and how most of us are accidentally feeding the wrong ones. He explains how hidden triggers like lectins, sugar alcohols, and even “clean” foods are disrupting your microbiome, keeping you stuc...
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1108. Habits That Heal vs. Hurt: What Habits Are Actually Draining You

July 7, 2025 • 48 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! In this week’s chatshow, Maria and Dr. Alison are getting real about the everyday habits that seem harmless, but might be quietly draining your health. From where you store your phone to what you do right before bed, these small choices can have a big impact on your energy, focus, and long-term well-being. They unpack the science behind EMFs, dopamine overload, sleep disruption, and why your nervous system might b...
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Heal in 10: How Screen Time Affects Dopamine, Focus & Social Skills w/ Dr. Harold Koplewicz

July 6, 2025 • 14 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! In this week’s Heal in 10, Dr. Harold Koplewicz is back with a mini masterclass every parent needs to hear. He’s diving into how screen time is reshaping our kids’ brains, the social skills we should be teaching early, and the subtle signs that your child might be struggling, long before most parents catch it. From restaurant phone etiquette to teaching the “3 YOU questions,” Dr. Harold shares easy tools to build ...
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The Sunday Set Up Ep. 13: The Secret To Being Productive

July 6, 2025 • 34 mins
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Setup. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we talk about the power of fun—not the curated kind, not the monetized kind, but the kind that just lights you up. Whether you’re dealing with Sunday scaries, back-to-school dread, or the weight of adulthood, the invitation is simple: find fun for the sake of it. We reflect on the dream that started it all—Caesar Romero sh...
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Regular Guy Friday Ep. 228: How Narcissists Avoid Accountability

July 4, 2025 • 52 mins
It’s Friday and we fooled them again—made it through another week to bring you another edition of Regular Guy Friday! This week we talk fireworks, frauds, and Fourth of July reflections. From summer scams to seagulls with side agendas, we unpack what it means to take one on the chin—literally and metaphorically. We talk the new Hollywood hustle, where the old power players are now scrambling for relevance, and the real stars are in...
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1107. How to Be a CONSCIOUS Parent: Modern Parenting 101 w/ Dr. Shefali Tsabary

July 3, 2025 • 55 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! We’re continuing our parenting theme this week with a powerful throwback conversation featuring the brilliant Dr. Shefali Tsabary, 7x NYT bestselling author, psychologist, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement. Dr. Shefali breaks down exactly what conscious parenting means (and what it doesn’t), why control and obedience can damage connection, and how reparenting yourself is the first step to truly empow...
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1106. RAISE Mentally Strong Kids: Emotional Fitness Habits That Make a LIFELONG Difference w/ Dr. Harold Koplewicz

July 2, 2025 • 35 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with part two of our powerful conversation with Dr. Harold Koplewicz, President of the Child Mind Institute, and this one is packed with real tools every parent needs right now! In this episode, Dr. Koplewicz introduces his framework called “Scaffolding Parenting” and explains how it helps raise emotionally strong, self-regulating kids without hovering or over-fixing. He breaks down the difference betwe...
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1105. The CRISIS Affecting 1 in 5 Kids: About Children’s Mental Health & What You Can Actually DO About It Now w/ Dr. Harold Koplewicz

July 1, 2025 • 50 mins
Hey, Heal Squad! This week, we are joined by the brilliant Dr. Harold Koplewicz, President of the Child Mind Institute, to talk about what’s really going on with youth mental health. He is not only one of the most trusted voices in youth mental health, but he is here to tell us exactly what you can do to help. From rising suicide rates to anxiety at age 10, Dr. Koplewicz helps us understand why so many kids are struggling, and the ...
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1104. The Summer RESET: Instant Acupressure Relief, Gut Healing Wins & Grocery Store Red Flags?!

June 30, 2025 • 55 mins
Hey Heal Squad! In this week’s Chat Show, Maria and Dr. Alison are back for a full-body summer reset chat to discuss their recent health hot takes! Maria shares her jaw-dropping experience with a new acupuncturist (recommended by Rebecca Zamolo!) that led to instant relief from SI joint pain, leg heaviness, and even constipation. Yes, all from one pressure point. You’ll hear exactly what he did, what points to try, and why her body...
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Heal in 10: How To Use Acupressure To Heal In SECONDS! w/ Dr. Christopher Motley

June 29, 2025 • 17 mins
Hey Heal Squad! In this Heal in 10 episode, Maria shares the mind-blowing results she experienced after just one session with her acupuncturist, and how learning the right acupressure points changed everything… Dr. Christopher Motley breaks down how symptoms like dry lips, tight calves, and even cracked heels are often signs of deeper imbalances in the spleen, bladder, and digestive system. Together, they explore how pressing simp...
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The Sunday Set Up Ep. 12: How To Break The Cycle of Unwanted Habits

June 29, 2025 • 53 mins
Happy Sunday, Heal Squad! On this Sunday Setup, we explore the real reason behind our habits—the ones we know aren’t serving us, but we keep circling back to anyway. We talk cravings, cycles, and the quiet patterns we fall into when something deeper is asking to be seen. Because whether it’s pizza, Diet Coke, gossip, or just keeping too busy, most habits aren’t random—they’re responses. We don’t need to be the hero to make an impa...
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