Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Happy Pot Luck Saturday! Fourth-grade pen pals, summer camp friendships, chocolate mousse pie, prison inmates, and a letter-writing assignment that brought in the FBI. Yes, we're going back to the days of pen-pals. We talk about school pen pal programs, handwritten letters on double-lined paper, exchanging stickers and photographs, and the excitement of waiting for someone to write back. We talk reconnecting with old camp friends decades later, caddy camp at Poland Springs, Maine, and Kev tracking down his fourth-grade pen pal, Arnold… although actually reaching out might be another story. We talk stamp collecting, cassette tapes sent through the mail, and a long night in Boston that ended with an unexpected reunion, Buzzy's roast beef, and the secret behind Chinatown's famous "cold tea." Then it's the golden age of pen pals, and the surprising number of friendships and romances that began with two strangers exchanging letters. We talk the Wisconsin girl who married her pen pal from India, two teenagers who exchanged more than 100 recorded tapes before meeting, and two childhood correspondents who finally met face-to-face 43 years later. Plus, Harvey Weinstein, Kitty Genovese's killer, a California girl who stole her cousin's pen pal, and a classroom full of Oregon fourth graders whose letters to the Soviet Union attracted the attention of J. Edgar Hoover. It's a Pot Luck Saturday with postage stamps, long-lost friends, school assignments, unexpected romances, questionable correspondents, and the days when checking the mailbox could actually be exciting. We'll Talk Shawtly! HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:⁠https://www.healsquad.com/⁠ Heal Squad x Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership⁠ Airbnb: ⁠https://www.airbnb.com/host⁠ Medjet: ⁠medjet.com⁠ AG1: ⁠www.drinkAG1.com/HEALSQUAD⁠ Maria Menounos Website:⁠⁠ https://www.mariamenounos.com⁠⁠ 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 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're spinning the big wheel on The Price Is Right, revisiting the '70s, and getting some unexpected life lessons from the people with a B. We talk about why sometimes the best thing you can do is lean into who you are instead of trying to keep up with everyone else. We talk about how shag carpeting and wood-paneled televisions and Star Trek basements, being a little out of style long enough eventually makes you interesting again. We talk billionaires, old money versus new money, why having millions doesn't always mean having cash, and why generosity has nothing to do with how much you have. We talk $70 econo suits, L.L.Bean blazers, buying your own island (don't!), and the difference between looking wealthy and actually enjoying life. We talk visiting the PBD podcast, investing in yourself, the extraordinary awareness of successful people, and why sometimes you have to write the check, take the chance, and figure out the playbook later. Plus, the Island of Misfit Toys, Halloween ketchup costumes, and the importance of raising kids who can find happiness and independence in the world. Maybe success isn't about how much money you make, but what you do with what you've got, who you help along the way, and whether you're enjoying the ride. Happy Friday. We'll Talk Shawtly! 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 Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com AG1: www.drinkAG1.com/HEALSQUAD 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! After our eye-opening conversation with Dr. Kristi Funk about breast cancer prevention and early detection, we wanted to revisit another incredibly important conversation. Because what happens when prevention isn't enough and you hear those four words no one ever wants to hear: "You have cancer"? Where do you even begin? That's why we're bringing back my conversation with cancer survivor, patient advocate, and Fatal to Fearless author, and two-time cancer survivor Kathy Giusti. She's breaking down her 12-step roadmap for navigating a cancer diagnosis, from finding specialists who truly understand your specific cancer to knowing which questions to ask, when to get a second opinion, and how to explore clinical trials. We also get into something we don't talk about enough: how to advocate for yourself when you're scared, overwhelmed, and don't even know what you don't know. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, supporting someone you love, or simply want to be better prepared, this is one of those conversations worth saving and sharing. Because when it comes to cancer, having the right information and the right team can make all the difference. 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 Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com AG1: www.drinkAG1.com/HEALSQUAD 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!! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re talking all things BOOBS today with renowned breast cancer surgeon Dr. Kristi Funk! Yup she is back and we are going way beyond “get your mammogram.” We’re talking about why breast cancer rates are rising, especially in younger women, what women with dense breasts need to know about what mammograms can miss, and the lifestyle factors Kristi says can actually impact our risk.Then we get into the future of breast screening and it will blow your mind! . Kristi breaks down new ultrasound technology, how AI helped find more cancers in a major mammography study, and how emerging AI may even be able to look at your mammogram and help predict your breast-cancer risk years into the future. Plus, Kristi shares why she recently teamed up with Venus Williams to get the word out about something surprisingly simple that many women still aren’t hearing enough about: the role our food and lifestyle can play in breast cancer risk. This episode isn’t about being scared of our boobs, it’s about finally understanding them, knowing our personal risk, asking better questions, and learning what we can actually start doing TODAY. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Know your risk, not just your screening schedule: Kristi believes individualized breast-cancer risk assessment should start much earlier than most women realize. A mammogram is detection, not preventionLScreening matters, but Kristi wants women to pay attention to the bigger modifiable factors that can impact long-term health and risk. Dense breasts may need a bigger conversationL Know your breast density and ask your doctor whether your personal risk warrants additional screening beyond a mammogram 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 Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com AG1: www.drinkAG1.com/HEALSQUAD GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Dr. Kristi Funk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkristifunk/?hl=en Website: https://pinklotus.com/ Make an appointment: https://pinklotus.com/care or call 833-800-7522 Venus Williams X Dr. Kristi Funk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcyS1mOAWls/?hl=en Kristi’s Book: BREASTS: The Owner’s Manual Join the Trusted Voices Initiative: pinklotus.com/voice Explore the free Pink Lotus Power Up community: https://pinklotus.com/powerup Including Breast Buddies: https://pinklotus.com/powerup/breastbuddies/ Check out the Cancer-Kicking! Kitchen: https://pinklotus.com/powerup/cancerkicking/kitchen Breast Resource Links: https://myriad.com/getmyrisk/ https://www.natera.com/oncology/empower-hereditary-cancer-test/ https://www.qtimaging.com/ https://www.besoundbreast.com/ https://clairity.com/ 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 another What Worked This Week, and Maria kicks things off with a little travel talk. Yup, she shares a terrifying story about getting seriously sick overseas and ending up ALONE in a hospital in France. Can you imagine?! Well, there's one travel membership she wishes she'd known about back then, and she's telling us why she won't travel without it now. Seriously, if you have a trip coming up, you're going to want to hear this. Then we're getting into some fun finds! Maria found the BEST place to shop for flattering black trousers (hello, White House Black Market!), plus an Amazon find that's making organizing all those medications and supplements SO much easier. Then, things get personal when Maria opens up about a really scary experience she recently had with her Type 1 diabetes that nearly cost her her life. Thankfully, she's okay, but it led her to discover something that's been a total game changer: learning from other people going through the exact same thing. And it's a reminder that sometimes the best tips come from people who just GET IT. She's even sharing a podcast rec! Finally, can we talk about how badly we all need a break?! After our Heal Squad retreat at Canyon Ranch, Maria is reminding us why taking time for ourselves is SO important and why we shouldn't wait until we're completely burned out to do it. Plus, a BONUS that's absolutely ridiculous. Let's just say we found a pair of sandals that might make work for your toes! Lots of good finds, a few important life lessons, and plenty of laughs. You're going to love this one! 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 Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com AG1: www.drinkAG1.com/HEALSQUAD Shop Maria’s Finds & More here: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos Pill Pouch: https://a.co/d/01YsAsiE Mastering Diabetes Podcast: https://www.masteringdiabetes.org/podcast/ 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.