Conversations With Maria Menounos

Hey Heal Squad! We’ve got the cutest couples from Bachelor nation in the studio today… fan-favorites Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson. And yes, they’re planning their wedding (we got some little updates ), but this conversation goes way deeper than just love and wedding talk. Kelsey opens up about losing her mom to aggressive breast cancer, and how that completely changed the way she looks at her health (including ’s being proactive with genetic testing & lumpectomies). We also talk about early detection, health anxiety (which so many of us can relate to), and supporting others going through cancer.Then Joey gets real about his own health, including living with Gilbert syndrome, and how Kelsey’s journey has pushed him to take things more seriously too. Together, they’re really trying to be more intentional and build healthier habits as a couple.And don’t worry, we still get into all the fun stuff… what their relationship is really like off-camera, wedding planning updates, whether Kelsey would ever do Danci

Hey Heal Squad! We’re kicking off something brand new today… and it’s so special. Maria is launching her very first Walk & Talk series! This is a real, raw, in-the-moment series where she brings you along wherever she is in the world. And for this inaugural episode, we’re taking you somewhere that has completely shifted her healing journey…El Salvador. More specifically, the magical beach town of El Zonte, a place Maria has quietly been returning to, and is now finally ready to share with all of you. The best part of this episode is that it truly feels like you’re right there with her! Keven is right beside her too, as they walk through their favorite local coffee spot, charming streets, lush nature, vibrant flowers, parrots, and ocean views. You’ll also find out WHY El Salvador has now become her new healing sanctuary (the energy of the land  has a lot to do with it!), along with her top healing breakthroughs like arriving with hot flashes, and how they completely disappeared once she got there. Plus, her i

Happy Sunday, Heal Squad! Kev kicks this one off with some music nostalgia (The Kinks, The Monkees, and a few Hall of Fame hot takes) before getting into something bigger… timing, letting go, and trusting that things happen when they’re supposed to. From watching Maria step into this next chapter with the Heal Squad Reset, to stories from his own career (being early on podcasting, seeing the world catch up later), it all points to the same idea: you can’t force what isn’t ready yet. There’s also a deeper layer around healing, why holding onto emotional weight can impact everything from your health to your success… and how the real shift might not be digging deeper, but actually learning how to let go. A little perspective for the week ahead, and a reminder: trust the timing, and don’t force it. Talk shawtly! Heal Squad Reset Tickets: https://www.healsquad.com/reset HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: He

Happy Potluck Saturday, Heal Squad! This one starts in old Hollywood, Greta Garbo disappearing at the height of her fame (but secretly knowing exactly what she was doing), Oscars past vs. present, and why movies just don’t seem to hit the same anymore… even though Kev shouts out a few recent ones he actually loved (Song Sung Blue, Nuremberg, the Clooney film)! How the whole system really works, the politics behind Oscar wins, why so many recent films feel forgettable, and the realization that Hollywood might not matter the way it used to. Kev gets into what’s actually changing: audiences splintering, old entertainment shows quietly disappearing, AI starting to creep in, and why the people who are still thriving (Stallone, Taylor Sheridan) are the ones who create, not just perform. And for anyone trying to “make it” in the arts… the hard truth: you don’t do it for the money anymore. You do it because you love it, you learn everything, and you adapt to what’s coming next. A little nostalgia, a little reality

Happy Friday, Heal Squad! It’s a Lonely Guy Friday: St. Patrick’s Day Week edition… and Kev takes us from holiday energy and Boston traditions into one of his wildest Kev-on-the-Scene stories yet. What starts with St. Patty’s Day nostalgia (parades, opening day, people coming back to life) turns into a full-blown storytime from the Caribbean Festival in Boston, a chaotic, dangerous event with fights, gangs, disappearing police, and one unforgettable escape plan that somehow gets everyone out safely. Underneath the insanity is something real: how people in power can treat others like they don’t matter, why trusting your instincts can save you, and how staying calm under pressure can make all the difference when things go sideways. Classic LGF storytelling, a little nostalgia, a little chaos, and a reminder to look out for each other along the way. Bye Betches! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad

Hey Heal Squad! It’s Throwback Thursday and we’re bringing back a conversation with hormone expert Alisa Vitti that so many of you still ask about, especially when it comes to perimenopause, menopause, and feeling “off” in your body. Maria and Alisa get into what’s really happening with your hormones during these phases (from energy dips and mood swings to brain fog, weight changes, and sleep issues) and why so many women are told it’s “just part of aging” when it doesn’t have to be. Alisa also breaks down how your cycle (and the loss of it) impacts how you should be eating, working out, and structuring your day, and why doing the same routine every day can actually work against you. Plus, simple shifts to start supporting your body in a way that actually makes you feel better. It’s a really eye-opening conversation that will help you understand your body on a much deeper level! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESO

Hey Heal Squad! We are back with Jeannie Mai and this time things get peri-personal…see what we did there? But seriously…if you’ve ever wanted someone to break down perimenopause in the simplest, most honest way, this episode is for you. Jeannie opens up to Maria about the moment she realized something was changing in her body. Things like disrupted sleep, forgetfulness. brain fog and dips in confidence. She shares how confusing the symptoms can feel and why so many women end up misdiagnosed when hormones are actually the root cause. We also talk about Jeannie’s new docu-series Balance on Apple TV and how it's helping lift the lid on what women really need to know about perimenopause. She also shares where she stands on dating right now and what she hopes men will understand about what women are going through during perimenopause. If you’re a woman in your 30s, 40s, or beyond ….or you just want to better understand what the women in your life may be experiencing… this is one conversation you definitely don’

Hey Heal Squad! What happens when two moms in their 40s look back at their 20-year-old selves? Let’s just say…there’s a lot of reflection, a lot of honesty, and a whole lot of “wow!” And honestly, this conversation couldn’t be more perfect for Women’s History Month. Today, Maria’s longtime friend, Emmy Award–winning host, producer, and entrepreneur Jeannie Mai joins her in the studio for a real, heart-to-heart conversation about motherhood, womanhood and boundaries. They talk about how coming up in the entertainment industry in their 20s meant being open, friendly, and eager to please … and how both of them learned later in life that without boundaries, that openness can leave you vulnerable. Jeannie shares how everything shifted for her in her 40s, and why she’s now teaching her daughter Monaco about confidence and self-protection early (even through jiu-jitsu!). Maria also gives a little Heal Squad insider moment about why she’s raising her daughter Athena mostly sugar-free  and how her family history wi

Hey Heal Squad! Today we’re bringing you a special edition of Maria’s favorite segment: What Worked This Week. And joining Maria today is podcast host and lifestyle advisor Kate Middleton from Toxic Free with KB. Together they’re diving into  questions about everyday products and how they can secretly be adding to our toxic load! Yikes! First, Kate shares her own health journey. She shares how her mold illness pushed her to start researching ingredients, testing products herself, and figuring out what actually can be her chronic illness feel loads better. And because of it, she’s now helping others make simple, realistic swaps that can make a true difference! From deodorant and laundry detergent to the water you shower in, Maria and Kate talk about how clean swaps are working for them time and time again, and the easy tools (like ingredient-checking apps) that will take the guesswork out of whether or not a product is actually clean. Don’t worry! This isn’t about throwing everything in your house away overni

Happy Sunday, Heal Squad! After yesterday’s conversation about the three questions successful people ask before making big decisions, Kev goes down another rabbit hole… this time exploring two powerful questions Tony Robbins uses to uncover the role we learned to play in childhood! The discussion dives into how many of us unknowingly become the achiever, caretaker, peacemaker, or comedian in our families… and how those roles can quietly shape the decisions we make for the rest of our lives. Kev and Anne share some personal reflections about family dynamics, why some of us become the “fixer” or the “responsible one,” and the bigger question: is the role you learned as a kid still serving you, or running your life? Plus a few classic Sunday Setup tangents along the way… from silent meditation retreats to Easter candy and, of course, a little wrestling history. Talk shawtly! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES:

Happy Potluck Saturday, Heal Squad! Kev kicks things off with some nostalgic throwbacks… from Bay City Rollers music to the old days when parks and woods were the place everyone gathered on weekend nights. But the conversation quickly turns into something surprisingly thought-provoking after Kev shares a clip about three questions successful people ask before making big decisions. Why saying yes to one opportunity often means saying no to another, and the balance between thinking things through vs. just jumping in and figuring it out along the way. Kev also shares some behind-the-scenes stories from his career about opportunities people walked away from, and how sometimes the biggest successes come from simply being willing to say yes. Talk shawtly! Transcript for Rabbi StribBerg: Click Here 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://w

Happy Regular Guy Friday, Heal Squad! This episode starts with Morrissey nostalgia, music memories from the MTV era, and a Kev-on-the-Scene story about meeting Morrissey that quickly turns into a lesson about confidence, credibility, and how you approach people in life. From there we get into a fascinating experiment about perception…how people often see exactly what they expect to see and why adopting a victim mindset can quietly shape the reality you experience. Kev shares a few Boston stories along the way, from mob figures to tough bosses, all landing on the same realization: even the roughest people usually have a moment of humanity somewhere in them. Perception, perspective, and the reminder that what you look for in the world… you often find. 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/members

Hey Heal Squad! It’s Throwback Thursday, and today we’re going back to a conversation where Maria shares what she’s been learning on her meditation journey, and some of the breakthroughs that completely shifted how she thinks about stress, fear, and where we put our energy. After diving deep into Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work, Maria realized how much of our energy gets pulled into the past, worries about the future, and everyday stress… leaving almost no space to actually create the life we want. In this episode she talks about the power of being present, how our thoughts affect our health and nervous system, and why protecting your energy might be one of the most important things you can do for your future. It’s a really honest look at the mindset shifts she was working through, and a reminder that where you focus your energy matters more than you might think. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Webs

Hey Heal Squad! In this Heal in 20, longevity expert and Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner breaks down what people are getting completely wrong about living longer. From the obsession with protein and supplements to the endless stream of “longevity hacks,” Dan explains why the real secrets to a longer life are actually much simpler than the wellness industry wants you to believe. Drawing from decades of research studying the world’s longest-living populations, Dan reveals what people in Blue Zones actually eat, how their environments shape healthy habits, and why things like social connection, daily movement, and purpose matter far more than the latest health trend. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting wellness advice out there, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and focus on the habits that truly support a longer, healthier life. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal

Hey Heal Squad! What do you do when life changes in an instant? Today we’re finding out from someone who knows exactly what that feels like: Amy Purdy. Amy is a three-time Paralympic medalist, professional snowboarder, motivational speaker, and author. Her new book Bounce Forward: 21 Tools to Live a Life Beyond Limits (out April 14th) not only details Amy’s fight for her life at 19, when bacterial meningitis left her with a 2% chance of survival and led to the loss of both of her legs, but also the devastating health crisis years later that once again threatened her mobility. But instead of letting those moments define her limits, Amy rebuilt her life using the same mindset tools she now shares in Bounce Forward. Amy opens up about the mindset shifts that helped her move from survival to strength, including the power of visualization, and learning how to stay fully present when life feels overwhelming (like not being able to be on a snowboard for the past 7 years!). With the Paralympics happening right now, t

Hey Heal Squad! Ready for more simple life hacks to help your week flow a little easier? Maria is back with another What Worked This Week, and she has 4 small shifts that made a big difference this week! First up, boundaries (especially when it comes to texting!) If you’ve ever felt that little flash of annoyance when your phone keeps buzzing, it might not actually be the person. It might just mean you need an easy boundary. Maria has a simple “3-text rule” that can help prevent this kind of overwhelm to protect your peace. Trust us, it’s a good one! Next, a simple nervous system reset anyone can do: an Epsom salt bath with baking soda. It’s a calming “twofer” that can relax your muscles and do wonders for your skin too. Be sure to take notes.Then we’re talking about the magic of getting to bed early. When Maria prioritizes earlier nights, she notices it creates more runway for quality sleep and this has seriously been helping during perimenopause, where rest can be unpredictable. She’s also sharing a few eas

Happy Potluck Saturday, Heal Squad! Today we bounce from classic TV nostalgia (The Greatest American Hero, theme songs you never forget) to Broadway clips and Paul Lynde… and somehow land on a bigger conversation about friendships. What happens when your life starts changing but the people around you expect the old version of you? Why pursuing your goals can quietly trigger people who were comfortable when you were smaller. And how friendships built around shared environments don’t always survive personal growth. Kev shares the hard rule he learned chasing his dream: everything in your day has to support it. Not perfectly. But intentionally. Because half measures rarely get you where you want to go. Plus a new concept for handling tricky relationships: the “coffee and a crawler” conversation. Talk shawtly! 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/ Heal Squad x Patre

Happy Regular Guy Friday, Heal Squad! This week starts with Musical Youth nostalgia and how MTV once had the power to turn a random music video into a global hit… something that might feel familiar in the TikTok era. Kev shares a classic Kev-on-the-Scene story from his MTV days: navigating a difficult head writer, getting shut down in the writers’ room, and the moment he stopped playing by someone else’s rules… leading to an opportunity writing short films for Jenny McCarthy and eventually running the show. We talk resilience, Hollywood politics, and why sometimes the path forward isn’t winning inside the system… it’s stepping outside it. PLUS, letting go of old grudges, focusing your energy on what’s next, and the simple rule: GMP — Get More Powerful. 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/mem

Hey Heal Squad! If you’ve ever had a big idea but found yourself stuck in your head… this one’s for you. In this throwback conversation, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran joins us to share the mindset shifts that helped her go from struggling waitress to building a billion-dollar real estate business. Barbara gets real about why overthinking is one of the biggest things holding people back, why you don’t need the perfect plan to start, and how confidence is often something you build after you take the leap. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting until everything feels “ready,” consider this your sign to start. Barbara’s advice might just be the push you need! 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefr

Hey Heal Squad! You asked for it, so here it is. After our conversations with lymphatic expert Shelly Marshall, so many of you wanted just the facial poses and massages she walked us through… so we pulled them into a quick Heal in 10 (or 20) moment for you! In this short clip, Shelly shows the simple at-home lymphatic drainage face lift routine she uses to help depuff, lift, and get the lymph moving through the face. These are the exact facial poses and massage techniques she demonstrated during the episode, the ones many of you said you wanted to practice along with. If you want to understand the why behind all of this and go deeper into lymphatic drainage, make sure to go back and listen to our two-part conversation with Shelly. But if you’re just looking for the routine… you’re in the right place! 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: ht