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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

1094. Inside the Fertility Fight: The Cost of IVF, Miscarriage Recovery & Maria’s Surrogacy Advice For Rebecca Zamolo

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Self-improvement, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education

4.61.9K Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Hey Heal Squad! In Part 2 of our powerful chat with digital creator and mom-of-one Rebecca Zamolo, we dive into the emotional aftermath that no one prepares you for. Rebecca gets honest about what it was like to finally get pregnant after years of IVF and surgery—only to be met with anxiety, grief, and PTSD instead of the joy she expected. From high-risk pregnancy fears to the moment she almost quit YouTube altogether, this episode explores what happens when your dream comes true… but healing still hasn’t arrived. We also talk about miscarriage, the pressure to show up for millions online while breaking inside, and how she and her husband made the decision to grow their family via surrogacy. Rebecca shares what she’s learned about letting go of control, navigating grief, and how to prepare emotionally for baby #2 when your heart’s still healing from baby #1. This one’s for anyone who's ever had to keep hoping, even when it hurts. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS:  Healing after IVF takes more than a pregnancy. Even after a successful round, Rebecca still faced anxiety, grief, and PTSD from her previous loss. Emotional healing doesn’t automatically follow physical outcomes—it requires space, support, and time. You don’t have to “stay strong” all the time. Rebecca opens up about the pressure to be positive for others while silently struggling. She reminds us that giving yourself permission to not be okay is a crucial part of real healing. It’s okay to reconsider your path. After years of chasing content creation success, Rebecca nearly walked away from YouTube. Her story shows that healing may require stepping back from what no longer aligns—even if it once did. -- 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 Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Delete Me: https://bit.ly/43rkHwi   code: SQUAD EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/  Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram Website TikTok YouTube Fertility Supplements Ostomy Secrets ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

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0:00.0

Okay, guys, I know it's only June, but I think it's never too early to get ahead with back-to-school

0:04.8

shopping. And Macy's has one of the best kids' section. Trust me, I recently picked up some really

0:10.1

cute dresses and clothes for Athena. She's growing way too fast. I feel like I'm always buying clothes,

0:15.4

but I'm thankful I can always count on Macy's for the cutest stuff, whether it's little jeans from Levi's or Tommy Hillfigure

0:21.7

outfits, whatever it is. Here's a tip, buy a size up and just save them until September.

0:26.2

Trust me, you'll be glad you got ahead of everyone else. So shop all things back to school in store

0:30.0

or at Macy's.com.

0:34.1

I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.

0:39.0

Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menounos, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.

0:46.5

Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.

0:51.7

I haven't gone through, but I just can't imagine all the stuff you've gone through. It makes me so

0:56.8

it's a lot. It was a lonely journey. People don't like talking about it. I felt very alone. And it was

1:04.6

really hard for me. I make fun, positive, energetic content. During this time, I didn't want to talk about it.

1:11.7

You want to be honest with your audience, but you keep this private because that's just

1:17.6

what you do, right?

1:18.6

And no one talks about it.

1:20.2

I felt like I was living a lie.

1:26.7

Hello, hello, Heel Squad.

1:28.3

Welcome back to part two of my conversation with Rebecca Zamolo.

1:32.3

You guys know her from her wildly popular YouTube viral videos.

1:37.3

Her content has racked up billions of views on YouTube.

1:40.3

But for those who may not know, behind the scenes and behind all that fun, Rebecca

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