1140. The Friendship Blueprint: How to Build Real Connections at Any Age

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! Labor Day felt like the perfect time to bring back this throwback episode, because while we’re all out here working on our health, careers, and healing… what about our friendships? In this episode, Maria gets real about what it takes to make new friends as an adult, the awkwardness, the growth, the joy of finding people who truly get you. She shares how her own journey inspired a friendship reset, and why sometimes, the right people show up when you’re brave enough to make space for them. PLUS, they dive into the top tips on how to make friends at any age and stage. So if your current crew isn’t vibing with your next chapter, or you’re just ready to call in new, aligned connections, this one’s for you! 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 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 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	I have to say fall is my absolute favorite time for fashion.
0:03.9	I love summer, but once September hits, I get so excited to layer up and play with new textures and looks.
0:09.2	And Macy's fall fashion guide of all the must-haves of the season are in one place.
0:13.6	So no matter what your style, you will find it here.
0:16.6	This is the perfect place to get all the fall fashion staples.
0:19.8	And seriously, I've had some of the best jackets and coats from Macy's that I bought
0:24.1	throughout the years that I still reach for every fall.
0:27.7	Great staples.
0:28.6	And I'm already eyeing new additions.
0:30.9	Check it out.
0:31.5	And happy shopping, friends.
0:35.7	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
0:40.7	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
0:48.2	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:53.4	Hey guys, want to make new friends on today's episode.
0:57.1	I share all of my tips on how to make new friends at any age.
1:01.5	And new friends are coming your way.
1:03.4	All right.
1:03.7	Our quote of the day, you have a lot of amazing ones in here.
1:07.6	A friend may be waiting behind a stranger's face.
1:11.4	Maya Angelou.
1:12.4	We love her. I like that. Oh, God, another one. You can't stay in your corner of the forest
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