Hey, Heal Squad! After hearing Jennifer Esposito's powerful celiac journey, we wanted to leave those who have gone gluten-free with a hopeful take on rethinking your relationship with carbs. That's why we're throwing it back to our conversation with bestselling author and gluten-free chef Phoebe Lapine. After being diagnosed with Hashimoto's and struggling with SIBO, Phoebe thought eliminating carbs altogether was the healthiest path forward. But through years of trial, error, and healing, she discovered something surprising: if you don't have celiac disease or a medical need to avoid gluten completely, healthy carbohydrates can absolutely have a place on your plate. In this episode, Phoebe explains why the goal isn't to fear bread or eliminate carbs, but to understand which carbohydrates best support your body. She shares how "slow carbs" can help stabilize energy, support gut health, and reduce the all-or-nothing mindset that diet culture has created around food. If you've ever wondered whether you really need to avoid gluten forever, or you're looking for a more balanced approach to healthy eating, this conversation is full of practical, empowering takeaways. Hope you enjoy it!

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat:

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.

Hey, Heal Squad! We’re back with Jennifer Esposito, actress, director, New York Times bestselling author of Jennifer's Way, and the writer-director-star of the award-winning film Fresh Kills. Today Jennifer is getting into the full story behind Fresh Kills… where the idea came from, what it cost her to make it, and why the industry did everything it could to make sure you never heard of it. From growing up in Staten Island surrounded by the mafia and the young women trapped inside that world, to betting her house(literally!)  on a film she believed in with everything she had, Jennifer takes us through the fight of her creative life. She opens up about members of the industry who didn't show up when she needed them most, the standing ovation at Tribeca that still couldn't get her a distribution deal for an entire year, and the Hollywood machine that tried to bury Fresh Kills. And now that a major studio is positioning their new Godfather film as the "first female mafia story"? Jennifer has something to say about that. Then just when you think the story can't hit any harder, she lands in Paris,  and for the first time in her entire life, her nervous system goes quiet. She tells us what life is like in Paris, and how she’s finally transformed her life and health for the better. 

HEALERS & HEAL LINERS

• You were never the problem. Jennifer spent years in Hollywood shrinking herself to fit a mold that was never built for her…. told she wasn't the right type, wasn't white enough, wasn't the girl next door. The moment she stopped trying to be what everyone else needed her to be and started making Fresh Kills on her own terms, everything changed.

• Bet on yourself before you ask anyone else to. Jennifer mortgaged her house because she was done asking people who didn't believe in her to fund something they couldn't understand. When no one would greenlight her vision, she greenlit it herself. That is the Heal Squad mindset. Stop waiting for someone to give you what you already know you deserve, and start moving.

• You can't heal in the environment that made you sick. Three months in Paris and Jennifer barely recognizes herself. Smiling on the street. In the pool. Playing records. She says she has never in her entire life had a calm nervous system, until now. 

  
  

  
  

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat:

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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 & DM Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesposito/

Watch Fresh Kills On Amazon & Hulu: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F1R6WV33?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r

https://www.hulu.com/movie/fresh-kills-6dc67f61-efc6-4cf2-8000-06144ef58e9f

Check out Jennifer's Way: My Journey with Celiac Disease--What Doctors Don t Tell You and How You Can Learn to Live Again: https://a.co/d/01EQTdB1

Check out Jennifer's Way Kitchen: Easy Allergen-Free, Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for a Delicious Life:  https://a.co/d/00PHXToq

More About The AIP Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/aip-diet-autoimmune-protocol-diet

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.

Hey Heal Squad! Today is one of those conversations that will stay with you long after it's over. Actress, director, New York Times bestselling author of Jennifer's Way, writer-director-star of the award-winning film Fresh Kills, and the true CEO of her own health, Jennifer Esposito joins Maria to share how she took control of her well-being after decades of debilitating symptoms, panic attacks, and medical gaslighting…which all resulted into one of the most severe cases of celiac disease any doctor has ever seen!  Jennifer also gets into the brutal post-diagnosis detox nobody warned her about, how IV vitamin therapy became the game changer that finally turned things around, why the AIP diet is the reset she recommends to everyone dealing with autoimmune issues, and how healing her gut eliminated her severe panic disorders. If you've ever been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told your symptoms are all in your head,  this conversation is going to make you feel seen, furious, and fired up to start asking better questions. Because the biggest breakthrough of Jennifer's life didn't come from a doctor. It came from refusing to stop until someone finally listened.

HEALERS & HEAL LINERS

• Your body is always communicating, don't ignore it. Jennifer had symptoms from childhood that every doctor dismissed as anxiety, hormones, or hypochondria. The root cause was celiac disease so severe her liver was failing and her nervous system was in collapse. Her healing began the moment she stopped accepting "it's all in your head" and started treating her physical symptoms as real,  because they were.

• Healing your gut can change everything,  including your mental health. Jennifer went from four Klonopin a day and a full-blown panic disorder to living in Paris with zero anxiety and a calm nervous system. The difference was identifying and eliminating what was destroying her gut, rebuilding her nutrient levels through IV therapy, and giving her body what it had been starving for. 

• The sign you need to keep going might not look like what you expect. When Jennifer gave herself an ultimatum …get a diagnosis or accept that she was crazy… a log crashed through her windshield and she took it as a message from the universe to keep fighting. Whatever that sign looks like in your life, this is a reminder that giving up one day too early is always the biggest risk.

  
  

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat:

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

GUEST RESOURCES:

Follow & DM Jennifer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesposito/

Watch Fresh Kills On Amazon & Hulu: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F1R6WV33?ref_=atv_dp_share_cu_r

https://www.hulu.com/movie/fresh-kills-6dc67f61-efc6-4cf2-8000-06144ef58e9f

Check out Jennifer's Way: My Journey with Celiac Disease--What Doctors Don t Tell You and How You Can Learn to Live Again: https://a.co/d/01EQTdB1

Check out Jennifer's Way Kitchen: Easy Allergen-Free, Anti-Inflammatory Recipes for a Delicious Life:  https://a.co/d/00PHXToq

More About The AIP Diet: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/aip-diet-autoimmune-protocol-diet

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.

Hey, Heal Squad! Maria is back with another What Worked This Week and it is filled with such simple swaps that will give you back the energy you needed and the breakthroughs you've been looking for!  Maria finally spills the beauty secret she's been unintentionally gatekeeping: the foolproof three-step lip combo she swears by, plus the clean foundation that officially replaced her longtime favorite. Then she shares the surprisingly simple bedtime ritual that gave her the best sleep she's had in months (yes... it involves castor oil!) and the fascinating science behind why it just might work.Next, Maria reveals the unexpected everyday discovery that's completely changed how she shops, saves time, and manages a busy household. Let's just say... it has a bright yellow logo, and she can't stop talking about it.And then comes the moment that will absolutely melt your heart. Maria shares the sweetest conversation with Athena that turned into the greatest compliment she's ever received, reminding her that the most meaningful success isn't found on a résumé, it's reflected in the people who see us as our constant. These are the simple swaps, surprising breakthroughs, and heartwarming moments that made this week a little easier, a lot more joyful, and might just do the same for you. Enjoy!

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat:

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

Nicole Bryl Lip Kits: https://www.nicolebryl.com/liberty-bell/

Shop Maria’s Foundation & More here:  https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos

Listen to Jack Kruse’s Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVz-5qK4zBE

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.

Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad's The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore what really matters. We talk about why some people embrace solutions while others resist them, and why bringing positivity into the room isn't always met with the enthusiasm we expect. We talk about grief, how differently we all process loss, and why the greatest act of kindness is often the simplest like showing up, lending a hand, or quietly taking something off someone's plate. We talk about "inflatable boyfriends," cold cut platters as the ultimate sympathy gift, and Bill Murray's unforgettable reminder from Meatballs: "It just doesn't matter." Because when you're faced with loss, so many of the things we spend our days worrying about suddenly seem very small. This week, ask yourself: What am I giving too much energy to? Who simply needs me to show up? And what would change if I remembered that so much of what stresses me out... just doesn't matter? Have a great week. We'll Talk Shawtly.

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: 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.

Happy Pot Luck Saturday! Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Jo-Ann Fabrics, homemade Batman costumes, and somehow... balloons and refreshments all make the conversation. We talk about the battle for the last remaining hobby stores, the disappearance of Jo-Ann Fabrics, model trains, slot cars, Shrinky Dinks, Play-Doh, paint-by-numbers never being completed, and the hobbies that kept us busy long before screens took over. We talk about Silver Spoons, Mr. Rogers, department stores we miss, toys we couldn't wait to get, and why introducing kids to the classics might be the best way to make sure they don't disappear. It's a Pot Luck Saturday with homemade Batman costumes, childhood hobbies, classic television, Danish, balloon bouquets, and the return of the refreshment table. We'll talk Shawtly!

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: 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: Shop My Macy’s Storefront

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.

Happy Regular Guy Friday! We fooled them again and somehow made it through another week. This week we talk about the back-to-school season, why childhood excitement doesn't seem to come as easily anymore, and whether having everything all the time has quietly stolen some of the joy of looking forward to something. We talk about why anticipation may be one of life's greatest gifts—and why sometimes the best memories weren't about what we got, but what we couldn't wait for. We also talk about Child World, KB Toys, Christmas traditions, RGF Observations from Pompeii, why archaeologists intentionally leave discoveries for future generations, and whether maybe we should leave a little something for ourselves to look forward to as well. We talk about the difference between friends who cheer you on and friends who keep score, why giving people room to grow is one of the greatest gifts you can give them, and how constantly waiting for "someday" can quietly steal the life you're living today. We talk about The Bad News Bears, backyard drama, fake work questions, Victim Con needing a rebrand, bar stool observations, and why sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is stop counting the days until retirement and start finding a little more peace in the one you're already living. Happy Friday. We'll Talk Shawtly!

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: 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: Shop My Macy’s Storefront

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.

Hey, Heal Squad! Today we're throwing it back to a very special chapter in Maria’s journey: Athena’s first month! We know she just turned 3, but thought it’d be fun to visit Maria and Keven shared the joys, surprises, and lessons of new parenthood. They share Athena’s incredible birth story (she is totally destined for something big!) and the meaning behind her name, to building a support system, documenting those precious early moments, and even wondering whether a sibling could be in her future. It’s a sweet reminder to embrace the imperfect moments, lean on your community, and soak up the memories that go by way too fast! Hope you enjoy!

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat:

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.

Hey, Heal Squad! Whitney Cummings is back for Part 2  and somehow the conversation gets even better. It honestly feels like you're sitting in on two friends swapping life hacks, laughing until they cry, and accidentally dropping some of the best advice you've heard in a while. Whitney shares the surprisingly simple mindset that's helped her stop feeling so overwhelmed (wait until you hear her "energy dollars" analogy...it's genius!) Then a story you haven’t heard…Whitney admits she used to do clinical drug trials for as a broke comedian in LA, which then led to getting her thoughts on the supplement world, who's actually behind these vitamin companies, and a Rob Schneider story that you will not see coming. Plus, Maria and Whitney get into the wellness things we've all been doing that might not be what we think they are, chat about the state of the entertainment industry and why laughter might be the most underrated form of healing. Funny, smart, a little chaotic, and completely worth it. Enjoy!

HEALERS & HEAL LINERS

• Treat Your Energy Like Money. Whitney explains her "energy dollars" system: a simple way to stop overcommitting, protect your peace, and let go of guilt when your tank is empty.

• Stop Adding More, Start Simplifying. Instead of chasing every wellness trend, Whitney shares why making one small change at a time (“pick one”)  and trusting your own body leads to better health.

• The State of The Industry. Whitney explains why today's creators no longer need Hollywood's permission and why connecting directly with your audience is changing entertainment for the better.

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat:

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

GUEST RESOURCES:

Follow Whitney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneycummings/

Follow Whitney’s Podcast Good For You:

https://www.instagram.com/goodforyoupodcast/

Tickets to see Whitney’s Tour, WHITNEY CUMMINGS: BIG BABY TOUR https://whitneycummings.com/

Read Whitney’s Book: I’m Fine…And Other Lies: https://a.co/d/02cgHcL4

More on Tru Niagen https://www.truniagen.com/

Byron Katie’s Four Liberating Questions: https://thework.com/2017/10/four-liberating-questions/

The Comfort Crisis: https://a.co/d/0fRM253M

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.

Hey, Heal Squad! We have one of the funniest women in comedy in the studio today….Whitney Cummings! You know her as the creator and star of Whitney, 2 Broke Girls, and the host of the hit podcast Good For You. But today, you're getting a side of Whitney you don't see very often. She kicks things off by sharing the incredibly sweet reason she's admired Maria for years (seriously...it had us all emotional on Maria's birthday!), and from there, the conversation goes everywhere…but in the best way possible.We dive into motherhood after 40, postpartum depression, ADHD, anxiety, Hollywood's impossible beauty standards, female insecurities, navigating the overwhelming wellness world, even Spencer Pratt (yeah, somehow he gets into the convo!). Whitney is as hilarious as you'd expect, but she's also incredibly thoughtful and vulnerable, sharing the ways that helped her heal from childhood trauma and embrace this next chapter of life. It's funny, raw, validating, and one of those conversations that leaves you feeling a little lighter after listening. Enjoy!

HEALERS & HEAL LINERS

• "Drop the Charges." Whitney shares the mindset shift that helped her let go of childhood resentment, find peace, and stop carrying the weight of her past.

• Postpartum Wasn't the End, It Was a Software Update. Whitney gets candid about postpartum depression, brain fog, and why reframing that season changed the way she healed.

• The Power of Mindset. From therapy and placebo to reframing difficult seasons, Maria and Whitney discuss how changing the story you tell yourself can completely change your healing.

  
  

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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 Whitney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneycummings/

Follow Whitney’s Podcast Good For You:

https://www.instagram.com/goodforyoupodcast/

Tickets to see Whitney’s Tour, WHITNEY CUMMINGS: BIG BABY TOUR https://whitneycummings.com/

Read Whitney’s Book: I’m Fine…And Other Lies: https://a.co/d/02cgHcL4

More on Tru Niagen https://www.truniagen.com/

Byron Katie’s Four Liberating Questions: https://thework.com/2017/10/four-liberating-questions/

The Comfort Crisis: https://a.co/d/0fRM253M

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.

Hey Heal Squad! Maria is back with another What Worked This Week! And before we get to the heart of this episode (hint, hint: the post-vacation “re-entry blues”), she’s sharing five things that genuinely made a difference for her this week, literally from head to toe. First up: a bee sting that accidentally turned into a barefoot strength-training breakthrough, a $4 at-home congestion hack that helped knock out a stubborn head cold, the Notes app system she wishes she had created years ago, plus a label-maker hack currently saving her cords around the house and the clean-up tool on the Iphone. On their own, these things may seem small, but Maria realized they were all doing the same thing: clearing something that was creating unnecessary noise.And that led to a much bigger realization. What if the reason you feel overwhelmed, off, or just not like yourself isn't because something is wrong, but because something needs to be cleared? After coming home from vacation, Maria found herself surrounded by physical clutter and dealing with what she calls the “re-entry blues.” But when she finally stopped pushing, gave herself permission to cry, and sat with what she was feeling, she realized the clutter around her wasn't actually what was weighing her down. There was emotional clutter underneath it all that needed clearing too.We get into why exhaustion isn't always physical, how to figure out what actually needs your attention, the questions Maria uses to recalibrate when she feels off, and why sometimes you have to stop trying to be productive and tend to yourself instead. Plus, Maria shares how her own “Guide Back to You” helped remind her of the tools, truths, and wisdom she already had when she needed them most.Because sometimes getting clear isn't about doing more or fixing yourself. It's about clearing what's in the way so you can finally hear yourself again. Enjoy!

Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: 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

Shop This Week’s Finds, including Wicked Joe Coffee & Label Maker: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos

Beauty Shaman episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1234-is-this-better-than-botox-how-lymph-drainage-face/id1320060107?i=1000751171135

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.