Conversations With Maria Menounos

Happy Regular Guy Friday, Heal Squad. This week, Kev and Anne take a look at the modern internet circus, where everyone’s a character, outrage is currency, and the loudest voices are often the least thoughtful. A reflection on midwits, sadness farming, victory farming, and why presenting as “deep” has somehow become its own performance art. How online mobs form, how people monetize emotion, and why being surrounded by confidence without curiosity is more exhausting than ignorance ever was. How different generations were shaped, and why the internet rewards behavior that would’ve gotten you politely escorted out of the room not that long ago. A reminder that not everything deserves your reaction, not every argument deserves your energy, and not every trend deserves your attention. Sometimes the healthiest move is perspective, humor, and remembering that life is still best treated as entertainment with occasional lessons. Bye, Betches!  -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ Ti

Hey Heal Squad! If you’ve ever checked all the boxes of “success” but still felt unsettled on the inside, you need to hear this. On this Throwback Thursday, Maria sits down with Lewis Howes, 3x New York Times bestselling author and host of The School of Greatness, for a conversation about emotional healing, trauma, and what greatness really means. Lewis opens up about the childhood experiences, unresolved pain, and emotional wounds that followed him into adulthood, even as his career, finances, and public success continued to grow…They even unpack why achievement alone can’t heal inner pain, how emotional wounds get stored in the body, and the moment Lewis realized he had to stop running from his past and finally face it. He shares the tools that helped him begin healing, and how he learned a specific process completely reshaped his relationships, sense of peace, and definition of success. If you’re on a healing journey, navigating emotional triggers, or questioning why “doing everything right” still doesn’t

Hey Heal Squad! If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to turn a dream into reality, and sustain it with grit and determination, you’ve got to hear this episode!  Maria is with the one and only Anastasia Soare, iconic founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills and author of her new memoir Raising Brows, for an honest about leadership, discipline, health, and legacy. Anastasia is living proof that when you believe in yourself, you can be more powerful than the money, connections, or privilege you may or may not have. Anastasia opens up about immigrating to the U.S. as a single mom after escaping communist Romania in search of freedom, opportunity, and a better life… and how that journey shaped her unshakable mindset. She gets candid about the tough sacrifices and even tougher decisions that came with building her empire (including firing her own daughter from the company!), whether she would ever consider selling her billion-dollar brand, and the health non-negotiables that protect her mental and physical stami

Hey Heal Squad! Happy New Year! Today Maria is looking back on everything 2025 taught her (especially all the hard stuff!), and sharing how she’s getting grounded, organized, and truly empowered heading into 2026. Maria opens up about why challenging seasons are often preparation for your next level, how faith carried her through moments that didn’t make sense at the time, and how she’s getting ready to leave old habits behind, like… disorganization!! She actually has two simple systems she’s using right now, including a smarter to-do list that actually works and makes life feel lighter instead of overwhelming. Plus, Maria also gets real about emotional health, relationships, and why pausing to practice empathy can change everything. She also reflects on some of the biggest lessons learned from the incredible experts we’ve talked to this year, like Dr. Bland who reminded us health is not just the absence of disease, but about being functional. Because no matter what, healing really begins with your environmen

Happy Sunday, Heal Squad. This Sunday Set Up is about slowing down, staying present, and allowing yourself to be exactly where you are as we step into the new year. Kev shares a vivid dream that opens a conversation about creativity, self-acceptance, and the habit many of us have of over-explaining or giving credit away instead of simply enjoying the moment. Anne also opens up about a long-running recurring dream, and what it means when you finally feel safe enough to let go. A gentle check-in about releasing emotional weight, trusting yourself, and entering 2026 without needing to justify your joy. Here’s to a great week and the start of a new year!    -- 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 Store

Happy Potluck Saturday, Heal Squad. This one starts with stories… and ends with a line that might change how you walk into rooms, conversations, and family gatherings in 2026: We’re not doing this. Kev reflects on saying yes too fast, learning to pause with “let me get back to you,” and why excitement doesn’t have to mean instant commitment. From business decisions to big life choices, sometimes the most powerful move is giving yourself space to think. Kev shares a New Year’s Eve moment where the old pattern almost took over… and how choosing not to chase, fix, or manage it changed everything. This episode is a reminder that you don’t have to ride every merry-go-round you’re invited onto. You’re allowed to walk away. You’re allowed to protect your energy. And you’re allowed to say, calmly and clearly, this stops here. 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.

Welcome to the first Regular Guy Friday of 2026, we fooled them again!! This one lands right in that strange pocket between years, when everything went fast, everything was a lot, and you’re finally catching your breath. Kev and Anne talk about endings, beginnings, growth, grief, and the realization that sometimes progress looks like doing less, not more. The best of times, the worst of times, and how both can be true. There are stories, laughs, food debates (holiday editions only, please), old-school references, and a real conversation about boundaries, money, guilt, and why saying no doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. How most things work themselves out, even when you’re convinced they won’t. And why going into a new year might be more about what you stop doing than what you add. A reset, a few laughs, and a reminder that picking yourself isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. Bye Betches, and Happy New Year!   HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsq

Hey, Heal Squad! In honor of the new year, we’re throwing it back to one of our most fascinating conversations in 2025 with psychic medium, Riz Mirza! Earlier this year, he shared his bold predictions for 2025, breaking down his forecasts around AI and medical breakthroughs, UFO disclosure, mental health shifts, and global tension… PLUS, why many of these themes are now playing out in real time. He shares insights on stem cells, the future of healing, changing beauty standards, and how collective consciousness influences world events. Most importantly, Riz reminds us how to stay grounded amid uncertainty, choosing awareness over fear and clarity over chaos. If you’ve been wondering how much has already come true (and what may still be ahead), tune in and find out for yourself! Happy New Year!!  Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1004-manifestation-myths-debunked-psychic-medium-riz/id1320060107?i=1000682850933  Part 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1006-2025-predictions-on-crypto-politic

Hey, Heal Squad! Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Aliza Kelly… renowned celebrity astrologer, author, and host of Horoscope Weekly. This episode goes deeper, more intuitive, and a little more cosmic. Aliza shares her #1 manifestation tip that isn’t about chasing titles or outcomes, but about creating expansion in your life.Maria also opens up in a big way, sharing Athena’s birth story! Like what she learned about babies born en caul and why they’re believed to have heightened intuitive or psychic abilities. What Athena has already said and sensed at just two years old will blow your mind! And then… Aliza drops her boldest predictions yet for 2026 and beyond. Are we nearing the end of social media as we know it? Could cancer cures once thought impossible actually arrive? And what’s really changing beneath the surface of it all? If you’re curious, open-minded, and ready to look ahead with clarity, this is a must-listen! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  2026 Marks a Turning Point for Healing, Health &

Hey, Heal Squad! As we close out 2025, we’re looking ahead to what’s really coming next, and trust us, 2026 is not just another year. Maria sits down with renowned celebrity astrologer Aliza Kelly to break down the major planetary shifts that are officially ending a long era of confusion and kicking off a bold, fiery new chapter for every zodiac sign. According to Aliza, all signs are entering a powerful period of metamorphosis: one fueled by passion, purpose, and standing firmly in your values. She reveals the rare astrological events shaping the next 14 years, why fighting for what you believe in becomes the new ethos, and the major February moment that could signal massive shifts, both personally and globally. Plus, why it's also the perfect time to take inventory, get honest, and finally start something new. Get ready to feel grounded, fired up, and deeply motivated for a new year of healing and reinvention! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS:  2026 Ends a 14-Year Fog : Since 2011, Neptune will changes signs f

Hey Heal Squad! Today’s episode takes you straight into the makeup chair on the set of Maria’s new project, where, surprisingly, the most honest and transformative conversations of the entire shoot happened. Between touch-ups and scene resets, Maria and her glam team opened up in a way that was raw, real, and completely unfiltered. They dove into motherhood, emotional overload, and the pressure so many women feel to shrink their feelings so they’re not labeled “too much.” What unfolded was a powerful reminder that vulnerability isn’t something to hide… it’s something to honor. Maria also brings in a moving clip from Tori Deal, who shares how coming off antidepressants helped her reconnect to her emotional depth and reclaim vulnerability as a source of strength, not shame. If you’re feeling big emotions this time of year, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone,  and that your emotional depth may actually be one of your greatest superpowers. Enjoy! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram

Happy Pot Luck Saturday, Heal Squad. We’re setting up the weekend, and maybe the year, with one simple question: If not now, when? This is a reflective Pot Luck Saturday with Kev about joy, timing, and all the moments we keep postponing for “later.” How so many of us look back and realize we were more stressed than we needed to be… and how the life we’re waiting to enjoy is usually the one right in front of us. Kev talks about giving too much away, taking things too seriously, chasing the next milestone, and forgetting to ask what actually brings us joy. Just a reminder that now counts. And if you’re not going to live your life now… when exactly is that supposed to happen? 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s

Happy Boxing Day, Heal Squad. It’s a festive Lonely Guy Friday, coming to you from the quiet stretch after Christmas, when the wrapping paper’s gone, the expectations ease up, and reality sneaks back in. Kev reflects on why Christmas feels like it flies by, why we build so much pressure around one perfect day, and why maybe the spirit of the holiday matters more than the sermon about what it shouldn’t be. A look at generosity versus shame, giving versus guilt, and why kindness and being seen might be the point after all. A reminder that you don’t have to fix everything, carry everyone, or solve decades of dysfunction during the holidays. Sometimes the most generous thing you can do is protect your energy, keep your heart open, and let people walk their own path. Happy Boxing Day, wherever you are and however you’re spending it. Bye Betches. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https

Happy Christmas, Heal Squad! With 2026 just being a week away, we’re revisiting one of our most practical and empowering conversations to help you reset your health the right way. This throwback episode originally kicked off 2025 with a fresh approach to fitness and nutrition, and the lessons are even more relevant now. Maria sits down with fitness coach, nutritionist, and chef Christina Gomez to break down how women should actually be training and fueling their bodies as hormones change. From why high-intensity workouts may be working against you, to how strength training, isometrics, and cortisol-friendly movement can support metabolism, energy, and longevity, this episode reframes everything we’ve been taught about fitness. If your 2026 goals include feeling stronger, less stressed, more balanced, and more in tune with your body (not burned out by it), this throwback is the perfect way to reset, refocus, and build habits that actually last.

Hey, Heal Squad! For Christmas week, we’re throwing it back to two of our favorite conversations from the year, and this one with Hannah Brown felt especially worth revisiting as we reflect, reset, and prepare for what’s next. In this throwback, Hannah shares the parts of her journey that happened far beyond the spotlight. She opens up about navigating PCOS, chronic inflammation, hormonal challenges, and the emotional toll of living in constant pressure and survival mode. From being dismissed by doctors to feeling disconnected from her body, Hannah walks us through the moment her body finally demanded deeper attention, PLUS how healing began when she stopped pushing and started listening. As the year winds down, let this episode be a grounding reminder that real change often starts quietly… with awareness, compassion, and the willingness to release old patterns before stepping into the next chapter. Happy Holidays, Heal Squad!  -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok:

Happy Christmas Eve Eve, Heal Squad! In this Christmas Eve Eve episode tradition, Kev and Maria are joined by past Heal Squad producers Jeff and Kelsey for their annual holiday hang, filled with laughter, reflections, travel chaos, and all the feelings that come with gearing up for the holidays. From navigating holiday madness and family traditions to magical New York moments, slow coffee rituals, and what it really means to be present this season, the crew dives into the conversations that make this episode feel like one big holiday living room catch-up. It’s heartfelt, hilarious, nostalgic, and exactly what you need if you’re craving connection, perspective, and a reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment, no matter where (or how) you’re celebrating. Happy Holidays! 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/

Hey Heal Squad! Happy Holidays! Today’s heart-warming holiday episode is a love letter to the traditions that don’t just make the season festive, they actually heal us. Maria reflects on the rituals that shaped her childhood and the new ones she’s creating with her daughter, Athena, reminding us that traditions aren’t just sentimental… they’re grounding, regulating, and deeply comforting. From cozy bedtime stories and Christmas Eve pajamas to playful party games and quiet acts of kindness, Maria shares why these moments matter more than we realize…becasue sometimes they create emotional safety during an often chaotic season, and help both kids and adults feel more connected. Plus, Maria spills her favorite holiday hosting tips, shares meaningful ways to quietly “pay it forward,” and yes… there’s a festive Macy’s giveaway hidden inside the episode, so listen closely

Happy Christmas Sunday, Heal Squad. Yes, Christmas Sunday, we’re still making it a thing! Today is a cozy, wandering, holiday check-in filled with stories, laughs, nostalgia, and a few truths you didn’t know you needed. Kev and Anne talk about light displays, holiday traditions, gift tins that promise more than they deliver, and why the best holiday treats should actually feel special. A spirited (and very serious) discussion on cookies, popcorn, brittle, peanuts, and why some gifts are more about the container than what’s inside. We hope it’s a light in your jam-packed week, and sets you up for the Holiday week. 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/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://e

Happy Christmas Saturday, Heal Squad! Yes, Christmas Saturday… We’re making it a thing. Today starts with a moment from Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town that may be one of the most powerful lessons on change, generosity, and choice there is. How even the most hardened people don’t change through force, they change through kindness. How life doesn’t turn around all at once… it turns on your next choice. Kev talks thoughtful gift-giving (not expensive, meaningful), why the best gifts say “I see you,” and how presence, connection, and small rituals are what actually make this season special. Whatever you’re doing today, shopping, traveling, catching up, or hiding out, may this episode help you soften, choose differently, and enjoy the people right in front of you. 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 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSqu

Happy Friday, Heal Squad! This Lonely Guy edition of Regular Guy Friday lands in that narrow stretch between the holidays and the new year… when everyone’s tired, reflective, and quietly asking, “Did I do enough?” How maybe we need to redefine what “finishing strong” really means. It may mean closing deals, wrapping projects, and riding momentum into the new year. But maybe it means slowing down, setting boundaries and protecting energy. How self-betrayal (not rest!) is what actually blocks what comes next. How these two weeks are magic and the best time to catch up annually with dear friends. A cool Sean Whalen story reminds us to always 'be open' and a sure fire way to create luck and opportunity. A cool Carl Reiner story reminds us of the love between a father and son. A poignant Rob Reiner story reminds us all to be empathetic, grateful and tolerant.   Bye Betches! HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: He