Originally Aired: September 23, 2020 Do you ever feel like you're not entitled to your success? Triple threat actress, entrepreneur, and writer Gen Padalecki (@NowAndGen) opened up about that in our lovely convo on my show @BetterTogetherwithMaria. We discuss this tendency, especially for women, to discount their success, but Gen, who recently launched a clothing line with @Khols, has a LOT of success to own. Learn how she manages three kids, her marriage, AND an upcoming, starring role on #CW #Walker across from her @CWsupernatural hubby Jared! Speaking of Jared, he pops in for some laughs, an exciting tease about the upcoming #Supernatural season, some couple advice, and even his thoughts on the new @ParisHilton doc since he's worked with her many times, including her first on-screen role in #HouseOfWax. Share this with a friend who LOVES Supernatural! RESOURCES: Gen's Blog: www.nowandgen.com Gen's Socials: @GenPadalecki --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: October 8, 2020 Feeling ALONE in your journey with mental health? Brittany Snow knows how you feel. She's been open about her mental health journey, but acknowledges it was someone else's story that helped carry her out of her own darkness. Having been on both sides of it, Brittany realized something powerful: sharing your mental health journey may be the ticket to rescuing someone else from their struggles. Out of that realization, #SeptemberLetters was born, thanks to help of her creative partner and co-founder of September Letters, Jaspre Guest. September Letters is an online community to share your stories about mental health, publicly or anonymously, so NONE of us feel so alone. We are all here to help one another, because we are #BetterTogether. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hey regular guys and gals, we fooled em again and made it through another week and to another edition of Regular Guy Friday. Kelsey is reminded you can never go home and how getting off life's merry go round is uncomfortable to  you and to others on the ride as well. Sometimes when you help fulfill people's needs, they use the free time to create new needs, then expect you to fulfill them AND be angry when you don't. OUCH. You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you. Responding to put downs and verbal insults is hard for those not programmed to give them. The difference between rest and vacation and why the former is more important when pursuing dreams. Life and business is about awareness and anticipation which most Regular Guys and Gals don't know.. however, when Regular Guys and Gals learn and apply this, the results are extraordinary. Regular People can win - even in Hollywood. Big Sister Friday inches closer to taking the Regular Guy Friday spot. That's okay. It gives Regular Guys and Gals more time to prepare for Christmas. We are 6 months away from the holidays!  Happy Leon Day and Bye Betches. To sign up for Gaby Piccirilli's Reflexology Class: https://www.rpt.health/courses Use code 'bettertogether' for $100 off!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: November 24, 2020 Do you want to have a terrific day... EVERY DAY!? Dr. Srikumar Rao, a world-renowned joy and creativity coach, offers tools that can set us up to do just this, which is that he's one of @Mindvalley's top-rated experts. Dr. Rao uses ancient teachings from all traditions to illuminate simple truths about what it means to live our best lives. Dr Rao can help you navigate challenging family members, fears about our futures, and that nagging #MentalChatter that can be so hard to let go of! In his words: "Why would we hand over the keys of our own happiness to someone else?) If you know someone who is stressed about the upcoming holiday season, TAG them below, and make sure you subscribe to @BetterTogetherWithMaria with the link in the bio! RESOURCES: The Rao Institute: https://theraoinstitute.com/ Masterclass Page - https://mval.li/?a=9321&c=2468&p=r&s1= Sales Page - https://mval.li/?a=9321&c=2469&p=r&s1= --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: July 7, 2020 Craving more happiness in your life? Today, I featured NYT bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin to discuss the practical "emergency toolkit" methods to increase your happiness; did you know "smelling the roses" is scientifically proven to increase your happiness? Also, did you know that clutter doesn't necessarily equal disorganization!  You HAVE to watch today's episode to find out why! I know there are people in your life who NEED a happiness boost right now, so @mention them in the comments below to change their day! RESOURCES: Gretchen's Socials: @GretchenRubin Gretchen's Emergency Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OJ... Gretchen's 4 Tendencies Quiz: https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: October 28, 2020 Growing up, I idolized Cindy Crawford, and even today, I STILL view her career as a north star while I navigate my own. Cindy is the embodiment of class, grace, and sophistication, but it's her open willingness to share her insecurities that make her such an important voice in this business. In today's interview, we discuss the heyday of 90's supermodel obsession, her reckoning with the inevitable aging we ALL face, her tips on parenting, marriage, diet, and even even business. Cindy says that knowing your authentic self is one of the best ways to find self confidence in any room, and emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are, because NOBODY can take that away from you! RESOURCES: Cindy's Socials: @CindyCrawford Cindy's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Cindy… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: September 8, 2020 Curious about energy healing, but not completely sold on it? Unsure where to even begin? If you are, Cyndi Dale is the teacher for you. This 27 (!) time bestselling author has won multiple awards for her accessible, but academic approach to energy work, and she believes it is for everyone! How about this, are you always feeling tired? Do you feel BURDENED by the sadness or anxiety of other people? Cyndi will help you by giving you practical techniques, meditations, and exercises to block out those hurdles and invite energetic freedom into your own life. By outlining what a Chakra actually is, how we can clear our own Chakras and protect our auras, Cyndi's method could change the way you experience your day to day life. Watch to find out what made ALL of us cry on air. For more AMAZING tools, techniques and topics that will better you and your life, SUBSCRIBE to my Youtube, and make sure to watch Better Together w/ Maria Menounos EVERYDAY! Also, make sure you are following our new Better Together Instagram: @bettertogetherwithmaria ! RESOURCES: Cyndi's Website: www.cyndidale.com Cyndi's Socials: @CyndiDaleEnergy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

HAPPY 20TH EP KWEENZ!!!! We fooled em again!! We Regular Guys and Gals made it through another week where we discovered two valuable, if only, tools when being forced to deal with narcissists and criminals. Hero or villain? The narcissist external narrative has them portrayed as either or and nothing else. You still can never go home in life BUT it can be positive reinforcement when you do. Forgiveness vs. Reconciliation. Forgiveness always creates light, but the same cannot always be said of Reconciliation. Discerning the non reconcilable and the reconcilable and the healthy means to approach the latter. The underrated power of intention in ALL actions and perhaps the most underrated tools in growth, success and fulfillment. Regular Guy Friday to be permanently pre-empted in favor of Big Sister Friday which doesn't matter because we will always be Kweenz. Bye Betches has even more meaning when you say it twice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: September 14, 2020 Do you feel like you're stuck in someone else's dream? Or maybe you feel like you're stuck in the WRONG dream. Joy strategist @GraceHarry can relate. After a mega-successful career in the music industry, Grace took a step back and realized she still hadn't unlocked the truth of her own joy. Since then, she's pivoted and works as a celebrated joy strategist to powerful C-suite execs and pop culture icons like #Common. Grace says that "happiness is ethereal, but JOY is your birthright." By implementing strategies like "finding your starting 5" and viewing all of your relationships as partnerships to accomplish the goals that we want, we can unlock the life we've always wanted to live. Everyone NEEDS this right now, so share it!! Share it with all your  friends & family who will benefit, and for the full interview, you HAVE to click the link in my bio! When you land there, make sure you subscribe!!! RESOURCES: Grace's Socials: @GraceHarry --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: October 14, 2020   "Sharing my stories and my pain to help somebody else that’s the most beautiful thing, because it doesn’t matter who you are or what your job is, we’ve all felt insecure, we’ve all felt lonely, we’ve all felt helpless…" YEP!! Right there with you Ally. And I bet a lot of you are too? This beautiful soul Ally Brooke and I had the most incredible conversation today - all about her journey, from illustrious girl band #FifthHarmony to a killer solo career, the nasty and beautiful moments she's experienced in the music industry and how she has turned her pain into pride... curious what wound us BOTH up in tears?! You'll have to watch to find out. Tag an #AllyBrooke obsessed friend below! Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE needs to listen to this right now. Link in bio to full show, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE when you get there! RESOURCES: Ally's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Your-H...  Ally's Socials: @AllyBrooke --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: November 11, 2020 How does one of the world's best quarterbacks, @RussellWilson, keep his cool under pressure?Mostly because of @TrevorMoawad, his mental conditioning coach, and one of the world's most sought-after experts, particularly in high-performance athletics. Trevor is a pioneer in the "neutral thinking" thought space, and stresses the importance of avoiding negativity, monitoring our self-talk, and taking pragmatic action when faced with challenges. And how about this one: "So much of what defines a great performer is not what they’re willing to do, it’s what they’re willing NOT to do." Make sure you subscribe to @BetterTogetherWithMaria by clicking the link tree in my bio :) RESOURCES: Trevor's Website: https://moawadconsultinggroup.com/ Trevor's Partnership w/ Russell: https://www.thinkbig-gofar.com/ Trevor's Instagram: @TrevorMoawad Trevor's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Takes-What-Thi… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: September 28, 2020 Are you feeling emotionally and spiritually lost? @DrAnitaPhillips has exactly what you need. Dr. Anita Phillips is a world-renowned expert lauded for her unique and powerful blend of spirituality and mental health advocacy. For centuries, spiritual communities and psychology communities have shunned each other, but Dr. Anita sees both spirituality and mental health as having inextricable ties. For Dr. Anita, our mental health is directly tied to our beliefs about purpose, life, and deity. In a time where the world is in crisis, our beliefs about where we go after we leave this world, for example, have profound conscious and subconscious effects on our mental health. She provides POWERFUL excessive to help us get to these beliefs so that we can start having a foundation on which to anchor emotional wellness. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hay Kweenz we fooled ‘em again!! It’s another edition of Regular Guy Friday, this week Kev and Kelsey bring you the wild tale of Kev’s past 90s adventures with “Grady ‘Lobster Boy’ Styles!!” The discussion leads to talks about the sociopaths, vampires and little monsters all around us, and the serious tole they take on our individual wellbeing. Kels shares her own personal adventures with mini monsters, upper endoscopies and the fun of anesthesia. Kelsey then reads a powerful passage by @Chimamanda_Adichie with regards to narcissism and behaviors today, and the duo discuss how it’s an inditement of all vs one generation, and how the passage should be used as a tool for all of us to self evaluate and improve..."what I find increasingly troubling: a cold-blooded grasping, a hunger to take and take and take, but never give; a massive sense of entitlement; an inability to show gratitude..." OUCH! Heavy and powerful stuff. BUT we of course end the episode reminding ourselves and everyone else that we are all still Kweens and how summer can be your moment to reset, pause or just blow steam: just be aware of whatever option you choose. Bye Beeeetches! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: July 8, 2020 Overwhelmed? Not where you want to be in your life?! Bestselling author of "Get S**t Done" Erin Falconer BLEW MARIA'S MIND today when she stressed the importance of checking in with ourselves. Erin's revolutionary techniques to productivity will CHANGE YOUR LIFE: take stock of what you ACTUALLY want limit your goals to three major focuses throw off the expectations of perfection You can literally do a 180 on your own life!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Originally Aired: September 10, 2020 You've seen his videos, you know his voice, and chances are he's helped you CRUSH IT in your own life... There's a reason everyone knows @GaryVee! He is one of the most popular and respected media gurus and online personalities in the world, and he practices what he preaches. GaryVee has built multiple companies, brands, and perhaps most impressively a community of millions of followers who look to him for wisdom about self-esteem, achieving our goals, and as he says: CRUSHING IT. As the CEO of VaynerX media, Gary has consulted with companies like Chase, Toyota, and Craft to teach them how to survive and thrive in a digital world, and his corporate advice can help you too. But Gary is more than just a sharp media mind. He's a humble Russian immigrant who admits in today's conversation that his biggest fear isn't failure, or backpedaling, it's the fear of creating hurdles in his own life to prevent him from moving forward. More than money, fame, or success, Gary values freedom, and he says it's been the single biggest asset to building his companies. Also, for you sports fans, Gary and I go AT IT on the show in a Jets v. Patriots showdown. I HOPE we're still friends after that one… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gdl0u3XHbCk Originally Aired: July 13, 2020 Feeling like you've hit your rock bottom? 3-Time NYT Bestselling author @GlennonDoyle can relate. After a severe alcohol addiction, a crippling fight w/ bulimia, and a broken marriage, she's reinvigorated herself with yet another lauded book "UNTAMED" - where she teaches women everywhere including me, how to finally listen to that inner voice and chase the life we actually want to live. There's a reason Oprah Winfrey is producing a scripted film based on her life. Glennon believes that women are tamed to shrink and disappear, rather than embrace the wild, beautiful lives that live inside each and every one us. Really, her message is simple: "Disappoint as many people as you can to avoid disappointing yourself." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/dvIsEDeubxw Originally Aired: September 3, 2020 Tired of being told you’re ‘to this’ or ‘too that’? Feeling outcast, like you’re never accepted or enough? Well Sah D'Simone is here to tell you to FORGET THAT. The author and spiritual activist passionate about the message of authenticity and self acceptance, created a space where everyone is welcomed, loved and appreciated for who they are. But Sah had his own journey to acceptance. After being ousted from the company he helped build, Sah began his spiritual voyage, traveling to India and Nepal to study under, among others, the Dalai Lama, and he's never been the same since. Now, Sah is a beloved author and TED speaker whose #SpirituallySassy community is committed to inclusion and authenticity above all else, even in spaces that don't always welcome it with open arms. As a queer Brazilian immigrant, Sah noticed that many of the "tables" that preach inclusion didn't have a seat for him, so as he puts it, "he created his own table!” Sah says that #forgiveness is the secret sauce to presence and has three pillars - forgiving yourself, forgiving those who have unintentionally harmed you, and even forgiving those who have gone out of their way to cause you harm. Sah's undeniable charisma and beautiful heart & spirit make him a rising star in the world of empowerment spirituality - he’s amazing, such a big Sah fan. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hay Kweenz, we fooled em again. We Regular Guys and Gals made it through another week! The duo discuss post-pandemic 'reset'. And on that note: trauma leaves you in all or nothing state. Divorce your story and own your positive truth. Leaders anticipate, losers react and winners respond. Life is a dance between desire and fear and complexity is the enemy of execution. Self-limiting beliefs turn into habits. Judge someone and surrender the ability to influence them. Don't stay in what you did. Don't view past with regret and future with fear. The end does not justify the means because the means becomes the end. Affirmation without discipline is a dangerous illusion. And while we need judgement detox, there IS a difference between judgement and being measured. We who don't want to be measured, don't want to be accountable. Yikes. New improvements for 'Better Together' when Maria returns to the starting line up. Kev bumps into billboard icon, Angelyne, in LA while Kels gets hit on three times in Boston. Seltzer alcohol drinks are the new nectar of Kweenz. And Kels ending the show by butchering the Kweenz tongue with a 'Bye Bi-tches', in favor of the accepted annunciation, 'Bye BETCHES' has us judging her and proving, once again, we Regular Guys and Gals have SO much more work to do. Bye Betches.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/1YTaOdJebEo Originally Aired: September 22, 2020 Feeling stuck? Like you're in a rut and can't seem to find a way out? You most likely need to shift your beliefs and focus... Dean Graziosi, who you've probably seen on TV,  YouTube, social media, or at a @TonyRobbins seminar, is one of the world's most celebrated self-learning experts, and today he helped us realize we ALL need to shift our beliefs and focus if we want to feel good & succeed. When you put Dean on a mic, his wisdom is apparent and immediate. Today, he discussed how this pandemic can be an opportunity for us, why the pain of inaction can move us to make real changes, and why we feel most alive when we shift towards uncomfortable, imperfect, courageous action. Dean also has incredible advice about our access to free knowledge and education,  and for those of you struggling with decisions about whether you (or your kids) should go to college, he'll have thoughts for you. Everyone NEEDS to hear this episode. I don't just say this because he's my friend, the proof is in the pudding(!!) Dean is one of the best and he can help us all change our lives by changing our minds. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/NAdVQURTxzo Originally Aired: July 20, 2020 #Egoscue practitioner @TheBrianBradley has worked with @TonyRobbins for nearly 30 years, and these practices have revolutionized the way Tony, and Brian's many high-profile clients, live their lives. Today, we'll learn targeted, easy-to-apply "e-cises" that take about 5 minutes every day, and can promote everything from chronic pain management to cellulite reduction, even amplified immunity! 94% of patients who practice E-cises see measurable improvements. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/zg_HBGDESwA Gaby Piccirilli is a holistic health professional and founder of Regenerative Pathway Therapy. Gaby who specializes in treating ailments from the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional sides sat in with the Heal Squad for a special two part episode. Life is always on our side as well as one giant school. Feed your mind, daily. Build the life you want through thought. The 62 page book written in 1903 entitled 'As a Man Thinketh' can give you all life's answers just by reading one page everyday. Journaling, being alone in nature, improved diet, volunteer work, giving to others and giving them foot massages could be all the therapy you need. You don't need to spend a lot of money on therapy - you mainly have to be in this state of mind. Castor oil, cloth and hot water bottles can heal you and supplements may not always be the answer. Your mind is there to protect you but doesn't have the answers to your healing like your body does. It's easy to guess why Gaby Piccirilli and all her info, tips and tools had to appear in two episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/FfvYUjVgXj8 Gaby Piccirilli is a holistic health professional and founder of Regenerative Pathway Therapy. Gaby who specializes in treating ailments from the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional sides sat in with the Heal Squad for a special two part episode. Life is always on our side as well as one giant school. Feed your mind, daily. Build the life you want through thought. The 62 page book written in 1903 entitled 'As a Man Thinketh' can give you all life's answers just by reading one page everyday. Journaling, being alone in nature, improved diet, volunteer work, giving to others and giving them foot massages could be all the therapy you need. You don't need to spend a lot of money on therapy - you mainly have to be in this state of mind. Castor oil, cloth and hot water bottles can heal you and supplements may not always be the answer. Your mind is there to protect you but doesn't have the answers to your healing like your body does. It's easy to guess why Gaby Piccirilli and all her info, tips and tools had to appear in two episodes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we fooled em again - made it through another week!  And what a week it was as Kev and Kels host the show from separate coasts (thank you zoom and technology!) You can never go home and every time you go on a trip you come back a different person. We need to be there for those who suffered loss without them knowing we are there. It's all about perspective and owning the positive truth in order to get more of the same. You don't know a homeless person's story and when you come back into this new world, you may want to check yourself. Oh, and there is proof as to the illogic and insanity of caring what others think - today more than ever. Kev's fave age group are millennials. Kels IS a millennial. 2 star Apple podcast ratings can kill RGF. If you don't get say Bye Betches right the first time, just say it again. Bye Betches. #KWEENZ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bDaFMgtR2_o World acclaimed motivational speaker and life coach,  Nick Santonastasso, 25, was born with one arm and one finger, no legs and a short life prognosis yet went on to become a varsity wrestler, bodybuilder, a key recurring speaker at Tony Robbin's events, a life coach and an entrepreneur.  Nick  sat in with the Heal Squad for a two part episode to share a near endless list of life lessons and tools to achieve success and fulfillment. Part Two: Perfectionism is the lowest life standard. Perfectionism is the procrastinator's way to be successful. The past doesn't define you, only the present. Love family and friends but choose your peer group.  It's not lack of resources, it's lack of being resourceful. Victim mindset gives you love and attention....at first. The brain is always trying to prove itself right. Stand guard at the door of your brain. Visualization and neuron mirroring.  Fearful states lower your life.  If after two parts of Nick Santonastasso you're not inspired.... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/dIshP8B_jHs World acclaimed motivational speaker and life coach,  Nick Santonastasso, 25, was born with one arm and one finger, no legs and a short life prognosis yet went on to become a varsity wrestler, bodybuilder, a key recurring speaker at Tony Robbin's events, a life coach and an entrepreneur.  Nick  sat in with the Heal Squad for a two part episode to share a near endless list of life lessons and tools to achieve success and fulfillment.  Part One: Focusing on negatives will never serve you and there are tools to reframe your mind. It's not the quality of life but the quality of questions you ask.  Suffering stops when we focus on giving to others. Always seek lessons in the greatest of tragedies. How to build confidence and the art of modeling,  Leisure time yields best ideas. The dirt road to happiness and the highway to hell. A compelling vision will outweigh the greatest of  fears. If any of that has you thinking (and why wouldn't it) then this episode is for you.  Oh yeah, and that's just Part One of our talk with Nick! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/3PgqZgtgpRg Celebrity Doula, Lifestyle Guru, Mama Glow Founder and Oprah Super Soul 100 member, Latham Thomas, sat in with the Heal Squad for a two parter. Here in part two, Latham discusses how to achieve mindfulness, morning rituals and breathing. Then she got serious! We learned how fences keep good neighbors, external messages that turn us away from ourselves and becoming our own masters. We learn why bubble baths and mommy juice (wine) may not be enough for true acts of self care. Most importantly, perhaps, we learned about 'callings' in life.  How do we find our callings and purpose? How passion may differ from calling. How fulfillment comes from answering our calling and how answering that calling may not always be fun or easy. If you're searching for more, feel lost or need direction, this episode is for you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gag2S_tcgZA Celebrity Doula, Lifestyle Guru, Mama Glow Founder and Oprah Super Soul 100 member, Latham Thomas, sat in with the Heal Squad for a two parter where she offered a variety of subjects, lessons and life tools. Fear strips us of our power and courage and baby steps gets us through our fear and back toward power. Social media is a cruel master unless... What we consume, consumes us.  Don't call people out, call them in! There are so many apps for new moms to get them through mental health woes and so much more. If you want tips on how to get through these times and beyond in this ever challenging new landscape, this episode is a must listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

KWEENZ! We fooled em again!! It's another Regular Guy Friday *Memorial Weekend Edition* ! K & K are hoping and wishing you all the most fun Memorial Day, and wondering if perhaps this is the beginning of Kween summer?? The duo discuss the week, touching on Maria's beautiful episode she did, catching everyone up to speed on how she's doing and her own grieving journey. They discussed, of course, Jae Rae and listening to signs from the universe. Kev keeps getting bird visitors on and around his car?! We dive into what this could potentially mean....any thoughts? We also discuss an amazing guest we had on this week, Nick Santonastasso, who you will all get to hear next week. Born with no legs and one arm, Nick is a living miracle, but not only is his story powerful so are his lessons and teachings. He has an impactful take on the victim mindset, which we break down. We end the show with another congrats to Nick Cannon's baby, Powerful Queen (misspelled clearly) Cannon...I mean what a NAME! Cheers to the weekend KWEENZ!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rOvbXo3wH00 Our fearless leader Maria returns to open up about her mother Litsa's passing for the first time. In this emotional episode, we learn about Maria’s journey of  caregiving, grief and self-growth. Maria discusses her own health issues as well as her intervention from none other than Heal Squad friend, Gabby Bernstein. Like many caregivers, Maria not only tirelessly grinded day and night to make Litsa as comfortable as possible, but also never slowed down her work schedule, leading to health issues of her own. Only recently did she have the life-changing revelation that she was a gas tank running on empty. So, under the strict instruction of her friend Gabby Bernstein, Maria shares the importance of taking mental health breaks, standing your ground when working with other caretakers, accepting God's plans, coming to peace with death, and understanding that there is no right way to mourn. Maria opens up about trusting your instincts, even when medical professionals tell you otherwise. Maria also shares a lesson that brought her immense peace: the soul is eternal and ever-present and therefore, even those who have passed will always be with you. Maria discusses her gratitude to this show's audience for standing by her and the show as well as what the future may hold. Whether you have lost a loved one, are losing one, or just want to be there one day someone you love does fall terminally ill, this is an episode you do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ckZ39IHoQmo Author and founder of Grief.com, David Kessler sat in with the Heal Squad to discuss a subject familiar to all of us: grief. Whether you are a loved one who lost someone during Covid or had any other kind of major loss, this episode has you covered. David shares losing his mother when he was 13 while witnessing a mass shooting then losing his beloved 21 year old son, suddenly. David discusses the importance of finding meaning in passages, and in grief, to help cope. He also shares there is no means to fix grief because grief is not something that is broken.  He also discusses the things to say and do when helping others cope and how anger is pain's bodyguard and what to do with anger. The notion we have become 'judgement machines' is covered, as is the very real concept of afterlife and why people on deathbeds see loved ones who have passed. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/TN_L8RzlY3M Clairvoyant and psychic to the stars, Jae Rae, sat in with the Heal Squad for the second half of our two part interview.  Jae Rae shares the recipe for disaster in looking to others to find our own happiness.  She explains 'Destination Happiness', how many of us buy into it and the MANY pitfalls involved when doing so.  We learn about not stepping into other people's karmas and, often, our trying to help and fix people is only interrupting their life lessons.  Instead of being a victim post dilemmas and bad news, realize there is a lesson the universe wants you to learn. Find that lesson and apply it.  The first 4 minutes of your day can affect whether you're going to have a good one or bad one.  Bad news finds you fast and if someone isn't in jail or dead and hasn't called you, then they don't want to talk to you. Replace the word anger with fire, the arts lift us all, supermoons and crazier days are coming and after that: fun and harmony.  Yes, Heal Squad the great Jae Rae always delivers and then some. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/PAUEZnQBxHo Clairvoyant and psychic to the stars, Jae Rae, sat in with the Heal Squad to share what really happens when you die and how our souls live many lives - and all at the same time. Deja Vu is explained as is the difference between spirituality and religion. When you're an empath, you should be a conduit only and keep your ego out of it. Jae Rae opens up about her own journey: her father's heroin addiction and why his own psychic gifts led him to succumb to said addiction. She discusses how dark entities can enter our bodies and what we can do to thwart them as well as how dark individuals, generally, either avoid her OR attempt to glom off her power. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hey Kweenz!  Happy Regular Guy (& Girl) Friday. We fooled 'em again - made it through another week.  Kev and Kels were joined by new Gen Z staff member, Pooja, to cover the usual array of topics.  An impromptu "Kween and Greet' is proposed for this Saturday Night up in Boston.  A startling 'Krisis of Kweenz' ensued where Kev revealed how him being a Kween was recently called into question.  Pooja relayed new, Gen Z  vocab terms to maintain your inner Kween: Gas, Choogey, Cap....Soggy, Krisp.  Kels went deeper on how to salute with 'bunny ears.' The trio also talked about a ghost (Kev's dad) visiting an interview they did this week. When the subject came up, we kid you not, a sign mysteriously fell in the studio.  Is Kev's Dad a Regular Guy Friday fan, too? The first few minutes of the morning dictate your happiness. Steve McGarret from the original Hawaii Five O a fine model  but only to a degree.  20th century vs. 21st century work practices.  College graduation is something to grieve but not fear.  Grief is something all are entitled to BUT with grief should come perspective.   'Post-Prom' events should be a thing for the classes of 2020 and 2021. There's advice for college graduates entering this wonky employment environment. You can NEVER go home yet many of us spend our lives trying to 'go home' like addicts chasing their first great high. Do not interfere with others' lessons or karma.   And while Pooja proved she can school Kev and Kels on many of the kewl Kween lingo of the day, she signed off with a Bye "BITCHES."  Luckily, Kels made the save, reminding her that it's 'Bye BETCHES!'  before asking for more itunes comments and then leaving us all on a cliffhanger: will there be a Boston Kween and Greet Saturday night? Hmmmm.   BYE BETCHES!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/bPhNzyaNaYE Dr. Suhas Kshiragar, is a world renowned ayurvedic physician and author of The Hot Belly Diet and his latest book Change Your Schedule Change Your Life.  Dr Suhas presents data on how changing your schedule vastly affects aging, weight, happiness and success.  Dr. Suhas offers simple easy tips you can apply now.  He also discusses the three different body types each one of us has and how each body type demands a different environment, schedule and lifestyle. Dr. Suhas, in addition, discusses how phones and blue light use by the younger generation will shorten their lives, significantly, not to mention decreasing resiliency and increasing anxiety and depression.  The importance of purpose and passion, those who work too hard vs. those who work too little and when to eat and even have sex was also touched upon.  Dr. Suhas, in addition, shared a four step, Deepak Chopra tip, that he teaches all his patients in dealing with life’s day to day challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/YcAXmIoBv6M Dr. Suhas Kshiragar, is a world renowned ayurvedic physician and author of The Hot Belly Diet and his latest book Change Your Schedule Change Your Life.  Dr Suhas presents data on how changing your schedule vastly affects aging, weight, happiness and success.  Dr. Suhas offers simple easy tips you can apply now.  He also discusses the three different body types each one of us has and how each body type demands a different environment, schedule and lifestyle. Dr. Suhas, in addition, discusses how phones and blue light use by the younger generation will shorten their lives, significantly, not to mention decreasing resiliency and increasing anxiety and depression.  The importance of purpose and passion, those who work too hard vs. those who work too little and when to eat and even have sex was also touched upon.  Dr. Suhas, in addition, shared a four step, Deepak Chopra tip, that he teaches all his patients in dealing with life’s day to day challenges. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/NWLIb9cNhp0  From the Manson Family and Sharron Tate to El Chapo and Sean Penn, this former Good Day LA host and current badass extraordinaire, Jillian Barberie sat down with Better Together and the Heal Squad to discuss...well, everything. We thought this would be a conversation about her life, career and health journey, but it was SO much more than that. Jillian's wit, interviews and commentary were the go-to morning viewing for not only LA residents, but also every celebrity in Hollywood..additionally she kept crowds informed and entertained as the weather girl for FOX NFL Sunday. BUT aside from those fabulous gigs, Jillian had a few other cases she was tending to...whether it was supporting her friend Debra Tate, sister of Sharron Tate, and their family in the years following the Manson Family murders, experiencing 6 degrees of El Chapo, being a regular on the Howard Stern Show, beating cancer, being a single mom, combatting Hollywood and workplace toxicity, paying ‘pal-amony’ or selling great merch on HSN, Jillian is one of the most incredible and coolest people on the planet with so much life experience and advice to offer. SO much to offer that we had to make this two parts...so enjoy part 2 of this 2 part interview! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/wnf1MYs2nck From the Manson Family and Sharron Tate to El Chappo and Sean Penn, this former Good Day LA host and current badass extraordinaire, Jillian Barberie sat down with Better Together and the Heal Squad to discuss...well, everything. We thought this would be a conversation about her life, career and health journey, but it was SO much more than that. Jillian's wit, interviews and commentary were the go-to morning viewing for not only LA residents, but also every celebrity in Hollywood..additionally she kept crowds informed and entertained as the weather girl for FOX NFL Sunday. BUT aside from those fabulous gigs, Jillian had a few other cases she was tending to...whether it was supporting her friend Debra Tate, sister of Sharron Tate, and their family in the years following the Manson Family murders, experiencing 6 degrees of El Chappo, being a regular on the Howard Stern Show, beating cancer, being a single mom, combatting Hollywood and workplace toxicity, paying ‘pal-amony’ or selling great merch on HSN, Jillian is one of the most incredible and coolest people on the planet with so much life experience and advice to offer. SO much to offer that we had to make this two parts...so enjoy part 1 of this 2 part interview! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hay Kweenz! We did it again. We Regular Guys and Gals made it to another Friday to discuss the usual variety of important and not so important topics.This week's RGF included discussion on seeing friends differently when you begin to evolve and other challenges involved. Kev shared a spark-note therapy session and formula to apply to 'said friends.' Winston Churchill taught us how we negotiate with others when we don't even know it and they do! The tale of the scorpion and frog came up as Kev and Kels bantered about those who just can't help but be who they are (scorpions) and how to be aware of the scorpions lurking in our own lives. Kelsey discussed acupuncture and seeing light. Just when it seemed like smooth sailing, Kelsey confessed to creating the term 'bish' (short for bitch) which horrified Kev who reminded us of 'Kweenz Rules' and the amendment that Kweenz don't lead, they follow! Kels recovered by offering a new, popular Kween term and re-taught us about snapping, roses, thorns and bunny ears. Kev discussed what being 'Krisp' means and how popular the term is with the kids on IG. The two debated the need for adding a Gen Z Kween to RGF to help them with Kween speak updates as well as an expert in Kween studies, overall. Exacerbated, Kev revealed he only has two RGF shows left of content in him and how moving to Vegas to drink oneself to oblivion may not be the worst option. Yes, it was one of the most relevant, clear and important RGF episodes to date and no, Kels and Kev did NOT screw up their sign off: Bye Betches. --- 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

YouTube: https://youtu.be/DJYcQQG-R9s On today’s episode, Keven, Kelsey, and our new team member Pooja discuss the role reversal that occurs when the child begins to look after the parent. Both Maria and Keven have experienced this first hand, having taken care of their own ailing parents. Though, their cases are not unique and at one point or another, most of us will have to take on the role of caretaker. However, as Keven reminds us, those that have good, loving parents have a responsibility to be there for them, especially in times of need. And lastly, if you are lucky enough to still have your parents around, show them some love. Call them, give them a hug, or do anything that shows your parents that you appreciate everything they do. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/11oCYuAZasQ Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author of Essentialism, sat down with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Greg taught us how overthinking leads to clutter and less mental energy, and emphasized that we must declutter our brains. We discussed burnout and how there are only two types of people in the world right now, those who are burnt out and those who acknowledge they are burnt out. Greg gives us tools on how to spot burnout and teaches us that past a certain point, working harder leads to negative results...it’s not worth the burnout. We learned that through journaling, making our chores fun and giving them purpose, being more present and CHOOSING to take the lighter vs the heaver path we can all start to live a more effortless life. Greg teaches us that instead of saying “how can I work harder to get better results?” say “how can I achieve better results by making it more effortless?” We also discuss the power of having the ‘courage to be rubbish’ or not being held down by perfectionism, which is crucial to living more effortlessly. Greg had so many incredible lessons and life hacks we had to make it a two-part episode. So please enjoy part two! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/lr3rMmZGu-Y Greg McKeown, New York Times Bestselling author of Essentialism, sat down with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Greg taught us how overthinking leads to clutter and less mental energy, and emphasized that we must declutter our brains. We discussed burnout and how there are only two types of people in the world right now, those who are burnt out and those who acknowledge they are burnt out. Greg gives us tools on how to spot burnout and teaches us that past a certain point, working harder leads to negative results...it’s not worth the burnout. We learned that through journaling, making our chores fun and giving them purpose, being more present and CHOOSING to take the lighter vs the heaver path we can all start to live a more effortless life. Greg teaches us that instead of saying “how can I work harder to get better results?” say “how can I achieve better results by making it more effortless?” We also discuss the power of having the ‘courage to be rubbish’ or not being held down by perfectionism, which is crucial to living more effortlessly. Greg had so many incredible lessons and life hacks we had to make it a two-part episode. So please enjoy part one and stick around for part two :) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/RcSvKz8DdQA The wonderfully witty and talented Youtube, Instagram and Tik Tok star, Hannah Stocking, sat in with the Heal Squad to discuss her life's journey from straight A med student and collegiate volleyball player to mega successful influencer and comedic performer. Hannah opens up on how the extreme career pivot happened, including her interactions with King Bach. She reveals the work ethic and mindset she had to apply and still does as well as how the same work ethic paid off though high school and college. She discusses her love of Mom and Dad as well as the key principles instilled in her along with her getting Covid not once but twice! Hannah dishes on acting aspirations while promoting her new film, Vanishing, and teasing a return to working in science one day. She even clued us in on what it's like to watch movies and go to dinner with her friends and how they restrict phone use! Without even trying, Hannah provides a blueprint for success and happiness for all of us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

HAAYYYYY KWEENZ!! That’s right…we made it…it’s FRIYAY aka YOUR day!  It’s definitely not been an easy week for Kev and Kels, but connecting with fellow Regular Guys and Gals always makes it better. This episode is VERY important as Kelsey teaches us some new, and dare we say, vital Kween lingo: words, hand gestures, head movements and all.  Yass Kween.   Kev updates us on the passing of his mother-in-law, reminding us about how funerals are for the living.  Losers love limbo but sometimes winners are forced into limbo. Kev relays his proven daily formula to making limbo work for you.  Kev's limbo process led him to a cemetery and a gravesite marked 'Mr. Christmas.'  Hmmmmm. It all makes sense when you hear the story.  Unfortunately we failed you all and didn’t end the show with ‘byeeee beeetches’ but will you all give us a pass this week? LOVE U KWEENZ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/a0UB5bILWVE DeVon Franklin, award-winning producer, New York Times best-selling author and renowned motivational speaker sat in with the #HealSquad to discuss his new book, Live Free: Exceed Your Highest Expectations. DeVon talked with us about managing our expectations; we must manage them or they will manage us. Whether it’s societal expectations, expectations we have of ourselves, our loved ones, our bosses, you NAME it...we are letting all these expectations run the show! If we want to fully live our destinies and live FREE we must let go of expectations, they are the weights holding us down. DeVon also helped us with how to cultivate hope and reminded us that pain is the greatest catalyst for change. We are so grateful for all of DeVon's incredible lessons, and hope that you gain some incredible tips, tricks and tools too. Let’s all learn to manage our expectations so we can live the life we are really supposed to live! Find DeVon’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Live-Free-Exceed-Wildest-Expectations/dp/0063031175 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/hh4AvdT_JU0 Vanderpump Rules fan favorite, Lala Kent sat in with the Heal Squad to discuss her new book, Give Them Lala. The book, which she dedicated to “those courageous enough to be themselves” is a raw and vulnerable look into her life - from her younger years to now. Born Lauren Burningham in Salt Lake City, Utah, this talented girl always had big dreams. Even though she was constantly picked on and bullied throughout adolescence, Lauren didn’t let that deter her from her end goal - to be an actress. Lauren made the move to Hollywood where she would face her fair share of difficulties, including her own awful “Me Too” moment from a slimy agent, an abortion, slut shaming by her own Vanderpump cast members and fans, and more..It wasn’t long that dropped the name Lauren and took on the name and persona of Lala Kent, Lala which she viewed as her “armor” that would protect her from all the hate. Lala Kent is such an evolved, beautiful soul and friend and we are so grateful to have her on the show and excited for you to all hear her incredible story. Find her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Untitled-LK-Be-Confirmed-Gallery/dp/1982153849 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/WYNFOhD0Jl4 Dr. Caroline Leaf, best selling author and physician whose innovative work and research has led to the successful treatments of ADD, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression and so much more sat in with the Heal Squad for a two part interview.  Dr. Leaf shares the science behind rewiring our brains  and how our brains and mental thoughts lead to over 90% of our physical ailments and even age us.  Dr. Leaf shares her 63 day, five step method to rewiring our brains to eliminate anxiety, depression, bad habits, shame and more.  She also discusses how you can rewire the brain for positive actions and occurrences.  This may be one of the most powerful interviews yet as if a brain can truly be rewired imagine all the positive things that can come and the negative things that can be averted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

YouTube: https://youtu.be/dyutuW2YMug Dr. Caroline Leaf, best selling author and physician whose innovative work and research has led to the successful treatments of ADD, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression and so much more sat in with the Heal Squad for a two part interview.  Dr. Leaf shares the science behind rewiring our brains  and how our brains and mental thoughts lead to over 90% of our physical ailments and even age us.  Dr. Leaf shares her 63 day, five step method to rewiring our brains to eliminate anxiety, depression, bad habits, shame and more.  She also discusses how you can rewire the brain for positive actions and occurrences.  This may be one of the most powerful interviews yet as if a brain can truly be rewired imagine all the positive things that can come and the negative things that can be averted. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support

Hay Kweenz! We made it through another week. It's another edition of Regular Guy Friday. The episode may be a bit of a downer as the Kweenz discuss the dying process. It's a subject we rarely wish to discuss or face, even though it's the surest reality we will experience in life. From taking ego out of the process to remembering who the final days are about (the person passing) the duo share actions that have helped them and loved ones. The truth is revealed about the purpose of funerals: funerals are for the living not the dead. They also discuss the best means of preparation and the best means to honor those who have passed, along with why gravesites may be of value to those alive.  The Western 'Disney' view of death is covered vs. a perhaps more healing, mature and healthy means that other cultures subscribe to.  Our life here is brief, our loved ones never leave us  and we will see them again soon enough.  Kels and Kev discuss this and how they coped with their losses.  On a lighter note, Kelsey teased a Saturday of 500 Kweenz up in Boston with Kev's family and how we should view more tasks and periods in our lives as adventures rather than duties we dread.  We were reminded AGAIN that 50% of life is showing up an that the other 50% is knowing your a Kween.  Actually, whose kiiding who, it's 100% about knowing you're a Kween, Keenze. Bye Betches. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/better-together-w-maria/support