1148. Why Laughter Might Be the Medicine You Need Right Now

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 15 September 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Happy Monday, Heal Squad! This week’s chatshow is all about why joy and laughter aren’t just nice-to-haves, they’re essential healing tools, especially when life feels heavy. Maria shares behind-the-scenes stories from her whirlwind weekend, from pulling together a last-minute party to catching a comedy show that reminded her how powerful laughter really is for the soul. Along the way, she reflects on the importance of making space for fun, play, and connection, not in spite of life’s challenges, but because of them. PLUS, you’ll hear the hilarious (and surprisingly moving) story of how Maria ended up saving a frog’s life, why slowing down helped her find clarity, and how to start infusing more moments of joy into your own days, no matter what you’re going through. This episode is a reminder that joy isn’t optional, it’s medicine. -- 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 the In-Person Heal 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. 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. So no matter what your style, you will find it here.
0:16.7	This is the perfect place to get all the fall fashion staples. 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.
0:28.7	And I'm already eyeing new additions.
0:31.0	Check it out.
0:31.6	And happy shopping, friends.
0:35.8	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
0:40.3	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
0:47.3	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:52.3	Hello, hello, Heal Squad hill squad hope you guys are doing great
0:57.7	wherever you are in this beautiful crazy world on this beautiful september day guys i have been in
1:07.4	connecticut and i have to say i've never been here at this time of year and it is literally
1:15.6	the most beautiful time of the year hands down period I am obsessed I am loving it I'm going to
1:24.7	share about our weekend which was pretty eventful and pretty fun here.
1:30.3	Coming to you from our Connecticut studio with the lights all off because I don't want the blue light.
1:35.3	And I am with, of course, Kevin.
1:40.3	Say hello, Kevin.
1:42.3	Mr. Morning Podcasts producing
1:44.6	just producing
1:45.2	He's just producing
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