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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

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    Sunday Set Up: The Healing Power of a To-Done List

    2026-06-21 | 24 mins.
    Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week.

    This week, we're talking about a list most of us never make—and why it may be more important than the one we look at every day.

    The To-Done List.

    Most of us live inside our To-Do Lists. Pay the bills. Lose the weight. Build the business. Raise the kids. Heal the trauma. Get healthier. Get organized. Get somewhere.

    The problem? The list never ends. And because the list never ends, neither does the feeling that we're behind.

    But science tells us something fascinating: the human brain wasn't designed for gratitude. It was designed for survival. Researchers call it negativity bias. Our brains naturally give more attention, more memory space, and more emotional weight to problems, criticism, and unfinished business than to accomplishments, victories, or progress.

    In fact, studies show negative experiences can have three to five times more psychological impact than positive ones. Which means many of us are walking around forgetting the mountains we've already climbed while obsessing over the next one.

    This week, we explore why builders, caregivers, achievers, and over-givers are especially vulnerable to what Keven calls "achievement amnesia"—the tendency to forget what you've survived, built, contributed, and overcome.

    Most importantly, we introduce a simple but powerful practice: creating a To-Done List. A record not of what still needs fixing, but of what you've already done. What you've survived. Who you've helped. What you've learned. What you've carried. What you've become.

    Because maybe the problem isn't that you're behind.

    Maybe you've simply spent too much time staring at your To-Do List and not enough time honoring your To-Done List.

    This week, become the historian of your own life. The science says it can reduce stress, improve mood, increase resilience, and help restore perspective. More importantly, it may remind you of something you've forgotten:

    You've already come a lot farther than you think.

    Have a great week, Heal Squad. We'll talk shawtly.

    OCTOBER 2026 RETREAT TICKETS: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos

    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: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos

    EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off

    Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host

    ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:

    Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.

    ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:

    A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.

    DISCLAIMER:

    This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
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    Potluck Saturday: College Secret Origins

    2026-06-20 | 33 mins.
    Happy Pot Luck Saturday! This week we kick things off with an important discussion over potluck food—from Welsh Rarebit and three-layer dip to Jell-O molds, Midwest casseroles, and all the dishes that somehow keep being served up.

    Then we talk Animal House, Pizza Movie, college memories, and the Kev and Anne true college tale of "The Barn"—how a group of college misfits went hat in hand, got overlooked, and ultimately created the house everyone wanted to be at. It's rebellion, leadership, unlikely friendships, and why outsiders don't always stay on the outside.

    We talk movie critics who got it wrong, the friendships that stand the test of time, why some people seem destined to challenge the system, and how sometimes the best communities are built by the people no one expected to succeed.

    It's a Pot Luck Saturday, so expect plenty of nostalgia, pop culture, questionable party food, college antics, and a discussion that is somehow completely potluck. We’ll Talk Shawtly.

    OCTOBER 2026 RETREAT TICKETS: ⁠https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos⁠

    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: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos

    EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off

    Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host

    ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:

    Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.

    ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:

    A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.

    DISCLAIMER:

    This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
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    RGF Ep 278: Somewhere Between the Extremes

    2026-06-19 | 50 mins.
    Happy Regular Guy Friday! On this RGF-lite we talk what it really means to be "average"—and whether average is something we should be trying so hard to avoid in the first place.

    We talk growing up in a world that celebrates valedictorians and high achievers, while often overlooking the people who simply show up, work hard, and live good lives. How the tortoise sometimes catches the hare, why effort can matter more than natural talent, and whether being "AVG" might not be the insult we think it is.

    We talk the summers of the '80s—blockbuster movies, miniature golf, and a driver's license were enough to make life feel full. How those simpler moments shaped us, and why they still have a way of bringing us back.

    We talk hoarder houses, work ethic, the Founding Fathers, Back to the Future, methheads with hearts of gold, and why maybe life isn't about being the smartest person in the room—it's about showing up, staying curious, and keeping a sense of humor along the way. We’ll Talk Shawtly

    OCTOBER 2026 RETREAT TICKETS: ⁠https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos⁠

    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: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos

    EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off

    Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host

    ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:

    Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.

    ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:

    A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.

    DISCLAIMER:

    This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
  • Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

    1297. How to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare

    2026-06-18 | 58 mins.
    Hey Heal Squad! After this week's conversation with Dr. Nasim Afsar about taking an active role in your health, we knew we had to bring back this episode. Because if there's one message Maria has learned through every health challenge she's faced, it's this: you have to become the CEO of your own health.

    In this powerful solo episode, Maria shares the mindset shifts that transformed her approach to healing, from finding the right practitioners and exploring naturopathic medicine to tracking symptoms, asking better questions, and learning how to advocate for herself. She also explains why keeping a health journal can be one of the most valuable tools in your healing journey and how small clues from your body can reveal a much bigger picture. This conversation is full of practical advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, or stuck when it comes to their health. If you've ever wondered how to take more control of your healing journey, ask better questions, and become a stronger advocate for yourself, this episode is for you!

    JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR OUR NEXT HEAL SQUAD EVENT!

    https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist

    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: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos

    EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off

    Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host

    ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:

    Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.

    ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:

    A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.

    DISCLAIMER:

    This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
  • Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

    1296. 5 Ways to Make the Healthcare System Work for You w/ Dr. Nasim Afsar

    2026-06-17 | 40 mins.
    Hey, Heal Squad! Today the conversation continues with Dr. Nasim Afsar -  author of Intelligent Health, a board-certified physician and the former Chief Health Officer at Oracle. Yesterday we talked about why the healthcare system is letting you down, well today, is all about what you can do about it. We start where so many of you have been stuck: the insurance question. To have it, or not to have it?  Dr. Nasim gives us the rule that finally makes sense. Then she tells a story about HERSELF — yes, a top physician — calling her own doctor about a cough and being told the next available appointment was four months out. Even DOCTORS are stuck in this nightmare. Wait until you hear what she did instead. We also get into the EXACT way to track a weird new symptom so that when you finally get into the appointment, you don't waste a single second. We unpack who's actually on your care team, and why NPs and PAs can do way more for you than you've been led to believe, including in primary care. Dr. Nasim walks us through who to ask for, when, and why. But perhaps the biggest takeaway? Being the CEO of your own health isn't just a mindset—it's a responsibility. Because no matter how advanced technology becomes, nobody knows your body better than you do.

    HEALERS & HEAL LINERS


    Be the CEO of your health. Here's the playbook: Leverage AI to see your full picture, save insurance for catastrophe,  not the everyday, book NPs and PAs to be seen THIS WEEK, track every symptom like evidence, trust your judgment.


    The Self-Advocacy Reset: You are not dramatic. You are not 'a difficult patient.' You are the CEO of your health. And the moment you start shrinking in front of a doctor,  that is the moment to stop and ask: would a good CEO accept this?


    The Care Team Unlock: Your care team is bigger than you knew. NPs, PAs, virtual practitioners, specialists — they can diagnose you, treat you, prescribe for you, AND see you THIS WEEK. Stop waiting four months for the only door you knew about.

    JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR OUR NEXT HEAL SQUAD EVENT!

    https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist

    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: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos

    EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off

    Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host

    GUEST RESOURCES:

    Follow Dr. Nasim Afsar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasim-afsar/ 

    Website: https://www.nasimafsarmd.com/ 

    Pick up Intelligent Health: The Movement to Unify Data, Harness AI, and Empower People to Thrive: https://www.nasimafsarmd.com/book 

    ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS:

    Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.

    ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS:

    A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life.

    DISCLAIMER:

    This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.
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About 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
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