Conversations With Maria Menounos

Now more than ever, we’re being bombarded by depressing and joy-stealing news about the global pandemic, but Michelle Figueroa would argue there’s good news everywhere. So much so, that she started her own grassroots community (@Goodnews_Movement on IG) called Good News Movement, where we can go every day for uplifting stories about humanity at its best! Speaking of Humanity at its best, we welcome recently trending newlyweds Aaron Meyers and Amanda Mason to talk about their social distance wedding, complete with video and photos, to celebrate their beautiful day. RESOURCES: Good News Movement On IG: https://www.instagram.com/goodnews_movement/ Washington Post Article on Aaron and Amanda:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/04/28/wedding-social-distance-lockdown-coronavirus/?arc404=true --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Video: https://youtu.be/bYGXwyK2ovo Happy Cinco De Mayo! To celebrate, Maria invites her family and friends SOCIAL DISTANCING, into the show, and we all get litty! But things get surprisingly meaningful when we bring on Pump Rules star Lala Kent to talk about her sobriety journey, life with film producer Randall Emmett, and of course, the juicy new season of Vanderpump Rules. RESOURCES: Lala’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/give-them-lala-with-randall/id1494722390 Lala’s Beauty Line: https://givethemlala.com/ Lala’s Cucumber Mocktail: 1.5 Oz Club Soda 4-5 Slices of Muddle Cucumber 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1 oz simple syrup Lala’s Ceramic Grater: https://www.amazon.com/Cooks-Innovations-Ceramic-Grater-Plate/dp/B001BOBZSU --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Even now, we have money hiding on our wallets, and Ramsey personality and financial expert Rachel Cruze is here to help us find it. While it’s clear that we are headed for a challenging recession, this new time has opened up markets, and there is incoming to be found that Rachel can help us uncover. RESOURCES: FREE FPU SEMINAR: www.DaveRamsey.com/hope RACHEL’S 7 DAY BUDGET REFRESH - Join the Facebook Group!: https://www.facebook.com/rachelramseycruze/groups/?ref=page_internal “Love Your Life, Not Theirs” - https://www.amazon.com/Love-Your-Life-Not-Theirs/dp/1937077977 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

If you’re looking to celebrate your mother next Sunday, you’re in one of 3 categories: quarantined WITH your mom, quarantined NEAR your mom, or quarantine FAR from your mom. Fortunately, celebrity event planner Edward Perotti has great, practical takeaways for each scenario, on today’s better together, and he even tells a great story about Jennifer Hudson! Don’t miss it.   RESOURCES:  EDWARD’S WEBSITE:  https://www.edwardaperotti.com/  EDWARD’S SOCIALS: @PerottiEA   Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

For the first time since 1991, E! News is moved to the morning, and it’s co-spearheaded by Lilliana Vazquez and Scott Tweedie. Lilliana joins Maria today to discuss the news gig. And speaking of discussions, we welcome Perez Hilton to talk about his life as a father, especially during quarantine! RESOURCES:  Lilliana Vazqeuz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianavazquez/?hl=en  Perez Hilton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theperezhilton/?hl=en  Perez Hilton New Book: https://www.amazon.com/TMI-Life-Scandal-Perez-Hilton/dp/1641604042   Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon!  Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria  Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

It’s been centuries since the earth has been asked to come to a “standstill” like it has for this pandemic, and Yogi Cameron argues that that might not be such a bad thing. This unprecedented time will force all of us to confront our own spirit, and as Yogi says, it gives us the chance to decide who we want to be when we come out of this time. RESOURCES: Yogi Cameron’s Website (Books, Info, Socials!) :https://www.yogicameron.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Bobbi Vogel’s methods may seem unconventional, but as an intuitive medical healer, she has seen wildly encouraging health improvements from her many clients, including a tumor-ridden 7 year old whose vision was restored through energy healing. By working with energy and diagnosing trauma from past lives, Bobbi is able to identify density in the bodies of her subjects, and provide physical and spiritual relief from wounds and maladies. Learn about it today! *Leave us a review before Fri, May 1 on Apple Podacsts, and you’ll be eligible for a free UPW seminar courtesy of Tony Robbins! RESOURCES: Bobbi’s Website: https://ethericmedicine.com/ Bobbi’s Socials: https://www.instagram.com/bobbivogel.ethericmedicine/?hl=en Hands of Light Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Light-Healing-Through-Energy/dp/0553345397 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Maria Menounos has been a long time disciple of Tony Robbins, and today, he joins us for “Better Together w/ Maria Menounos” where the pair discusses the new world of Covid-19, why the media is avoiding important truths about hope for the future, and how priming can help us not only survive the pandemic, but thrive! *Leave us a review before Fri, May 1 on Apple Podacsts, and you’ll be eligible for a free UPW seminar courtesy of Tony Robbins! RESOURCES: Tony’s Daily PRIMING Exercise: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_LB7VtnoBZ/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria  Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

This global lockdown is affecting everything, from surgeries to check ups, but many women who were in the middle of IVF or fertility treatments are also affected! Today, Dr. Wendy Chang, a world renowned fertility expert who has appeared on everything from The Drs. to The Today Show, briefs all of us on how to optimize reproductive health, even during this time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

The real “magic” of a great life coaching is distilling life’s biggest challenges into simple, practical sayings and practices, and that is Martha Beck (you know, one of Oprah’s go to life coaches), in a nutshell. Today we discuss Martha’s incredible biography and how it shaped her life, how we can follow what brings us true joy, and why living authentically is the only way to live healthy. Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Kyle Richards has always been an open book, and today’s episode is no different! She opened up to Maria about dealing with anxiety during this crazy time, nesting with her family, and even what we can expect on the upcoming season! RESOURCES: An 80’s Prom Zoom Murder Mystery: https://www.google.com/search?q=80s+prom+zoom+muder+mystery&oq=80s+prom+zoom+muder+mystery&aqs=chrome..69i57j33.3444j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

In times like these, we need heroes like former secret service agent Evy Poumpouras to teach us how to be safe, secure, and alert. We discussed how house to secure your house from rising burglaries, what you can be doing in lockdown to stay safe, and her incredible upcoming book, #BecomingBulletproof. Evy can be found everywhere @EvyPoumpouras RESOURCES: BECOMING BULLETPROOF: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Bulletproof-Influence-Situations-Fearlessly/dp/1982103752 Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Mandy Rose is the first to admit that the first impression she lets off isn’t always a good reflection of who she is. In fact, Mandy Rose provess on today’s show, that she’s one of the WWE’s most grounded, likable, and ambitious Divas, even releasing an app for fitness that will get us all through Quarantine. But what will see from Mandy when her recent ex-friend Sonya Deville pops in? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES: FITT WITH MANDY: https://fitwithmandyapp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Candace Cameron Bure has always been open out her faith, and on today’s show with Maria, she unpacks how the faith is carrying her through Covid 19. From daily bible readings to prayer, Candace lets us in. But Candace also lets us in on her fears, especially around the future or our business. It’s a beautiful candid conversation, and a must-watch!  RESOURCES:   Hope Rising Airing HERE: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialHopeRising/  Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Sophia Amoruso, entrepreneurial icon and #GIRLBOSS founder, gets it. Like you, she’s struggling with the added pressure of our current climate, but she’s ALSO trying to run her business. Luckily, shen brings sage advice to talk about the CARES act, how it applies to you and how you can keep your business afloat during this crazy time. OFFICIAL CARES Act Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3548/text CARES ACT Explained: https://taxfoundation.org/cares-act-senate-coronavirus-bill-economic-relief-plan/ Wake Up To Your Joy Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nPBR7MndYc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Parents, your home has probably NEVER felt crazier, and now you’re expected to teach there!? Luckily, professor, public school programming director and former elementary school teacher, Dr. Betsy Kannenberg is here to save the day, with incredible tips to keep you sane during this time. Take a look at the INCREDIBLE list of resources she offers below: Video: https://youtu.be/CxzoLaCoCZ0 RESOURCES: “SPRING BREAK” RESOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fMdIcg4VxJKtiNJzeq2keJHtH4OD03dvMAWZTMBOapY/edit?usp=sharing JO BOALER’S YOUCUBED MATH SUPPORT (For Parents Who Struggle With Math): https://www.youcubed.org/resources/6-ways-support-childs-mathematical-development/ MATH PROBLEM OF THE DAY: www.mathproblemoftheday.com FAMILY ACTIVITIES: http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/ LIST OF RESOURCES FOR PARENTS: https://sites.google.com/smusd.org/smusd-optional-learning/home MOVEMENT BREAKS: www.gonoodle.com List of Take-Aways: 1) Develop a daily routine/schedule. 2) Designate a work space with a

In honor of our "Election Week Survival" series, we're re-airing our incredible episode with Elizabeth Gilbert.  Elizabeth Gilbert may be a globally respected writer and teacher, but she’s the first person to admit when she’s on the edge of a breakdown (this is what she calls “Brinking”), and we love her for that. Today, she chats with Maria about how to maintain a sense of peace during Covid, how to let love in when we need it most, and caretaking for our loved ones in their toughest times. REFERENCES: LIZ’S WEBSITE: https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/ LIZ’S NEW NOVEL CITY OF GIRLS: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594634742?tag=randohouseinc45348-20 DAILY LOVE NOTES CREATOR: https://marthabeck.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Two extraordinary gentleman join Maria today: Colton Underwood and Jeff Rossen, to talk all about the new jungle we’ve entered: A Global Pandemic. Jeff helps us understand. Jeff Rossen’s Updates: https://twitter.com/jeffrossen/status/1239956676905783297 Rossen Reports: https://www.kcra.com/rossen-reports Colton’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/First-Time-Finding-Looking-Reality/dp/1982139382 Colton’s Social Media: https://twitter.com/colton Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Two incredible women join Maria today from opposite coasts: entrepreneur and Real Housewives of New York Star Dorinda Medley, and world renowned dog expert Tamar Geller. Tamar and Maria chat first, discussing all of the incredible ways quarantine has affected Dog Ownership, and Maria even answers guest questions. From there, Maria invites beloved RHONY star Dorinda Medley to join the convo, where the pair discuss the new season and what’s next! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

WWE Champion Kofi Kingston opens up about the new normal of WWE, this weekend’s upcoming Mania show, and the fact that he has NO TV’s IN HIS HOUSE!? AfterBuzz host Flobo Boyce joins Maria for the show, and they deep dive on the man, the myth, the legend, Kofi Kingston. RESOURCES: Facebook Link to Captain Cozier: https://www.facebook.com/taliah.peterkin/videos/2529251917290207/?d=n Kofi’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-day-feel-the-power/id1488342885 Flobo’s Website: https://flobito.com/ Become a member of the Better Together community through Patreon! Patreon.com/BetterTogetherWithMaria Join our Facebook group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/432608110738691/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support