Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

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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 gui...

Episodes(40 episodes)

The Supplements Women Need in Midlife (Let’s Talk Vitamin D, Collagen, + Creatine)

Hey Heal Squad! This Heal in 15 is pulled from a past episode with Denise Kirtley, midlife fitness coach and body transformation expert, where we get into the real talk around supplements, perimenopause, and what actually helps your body at this stage. Denise shares what she personally uses and recommends most (like vitamin D, collagen, and creatine) and why strength training and nutrition still matter most before anything else. They also talk about how different everyone’s body is in midlife, and why you have to start paying attention to what actually works for you. Plus, some of th...

Published: Mar 25, 2026Duration: 17m 44s

1248. Why Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Are Prioritizing Health After Cancer & Liver Scares + Wedding Updates & DWTS News!

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 Joe...

Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 1h 4m 1s

1247. Natural Healing in El Salvador: How Maria Fixed Hot Flashes, Gut Health & Blood Sugar

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 feel...

Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 37m 50s

Sunday Set Up Ep. 30: Trust the Timing

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 on...

Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 15m 52s

Potluck Saturday: What Happened to Hollywood?

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...

Published: Mar 21, 2026Duration: 26m 29s

RGF Ep. 265: When Your Gut Says No (St. Patty’s Week)

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...

Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 44m 21s

1246. What Your Cycle Is Trying to Tell You: Periods, Hormones & Perimenopause

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) im...

Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 55m 8s

1245. What Nobody’s Telling You About Perimenopause: HRT Myths, Misdiagnoses & Unexpected Symptoms w/ Jeannie Mai

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...

Published: Mar 18, 2026Duration: 41m 0s

1244. Jeannie Mai on Boundaries in Her 40s, Parenting Advice, & Maria’s Sugar-Free Mom Rule

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 ho...

Published: Mar 17, 2026Duration: 37m 0s

1243. 5 Hidden Toxins + Clean Swaps That Actually Work for Deodorant, Windex & More!

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 n...

Published: Mar 16, 2026Duration: 34m 33s

Sunday Set Up Ep. 29: The Role You Played Growing Up & Why It Still Matters

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 “re...

Published: Mar 15, 2026Duration: 35m 39s

Potluck Saturday: 3 Questions That Change Every Decision

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 ab...

Published: Mar 14, 2026Duration: 31m 40s

RGF Ep. 264: Perception Becomes Reality

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: ev...

Published: Mar 13, 2026Duration: 1h 4m 12s

1242. How Visualization Can Rewire Your Brain w/ Maria Menounos

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, h...

Published: Mar 12, 2026Duration: 36m 27s

The Biggest Longevity Myths (Protein, Supplements & “Hacks”) w/ Dan Buettner

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 purpos...

Published: Mar 11, 2026Duration: 24m 28s

1241. Paralympian Amy Purdy on Surviving the Impossible + How Visualization Builds Resilience

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 mobi...

Published: Mar 10, 2026Duration: 49m 55s

1240. The 3-Text Rule to STOP Phone Overwhelm + Baking Soda & Epsom Salt Trick for Stress Relief

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...

Published: Mar 9, 2026Duration: 42m 9s

Potluck Saturday: When Friendships Change (Saturday Set Up)

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 s...

Published: Mar 7, 2026Duration: 47m 20s

RGF Ep. 263: GMP: Get More Powerful

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...

Published: Mar 6, 2026Duration: 53m 30s

1239. How to Stop Overthinking and Start Your Business w/ Barbara Corcoran

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, wai...

Published: Mar 5, 2026Duration: 59m 32s