1171. Simple Shifts to Release the Pressure to Be Perfect

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Hey, Heal Squad! We’re throwing it back to a conversation on what it really means to live authentically and find peace in your own company. Maria and Kelsey are in deep reflections of Dr. Shefali’s bestselling book: A Radical Awakening! They dive into how societal “shoulds” shape our lives, and how to finally let them go. Maria opens up about her journey from rebelling against traditional marriage expectations to manifesting her dream wedding by doing things her way. They discuss why it’s okay to question norms, release guilt, and stop dimming your light to make others comfortable. PLUS, the Kweenz get into how solitude can become a sanctuary for self-discovery… revealing what you truly need, healing your inner child, and learning to love the quiet moments instead of fearing them! Tune in!! -- 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 EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/ Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% off Join In-Person Heal Retreat Waitlist! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist EPISODE RESOURCES: Dr. Shefali’s Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-28417395 Dr. Shefali’s MindValley Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P9SauG4f70 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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0:22.6	earring, and Macy's fall fashion guide has it all so you can pick your trending pieces too.
0:28.0	Check it all out at Macy's.com.
0:32.8	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
0:37.8	Welcome to Heel Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
0:43.2	most importantly, our health.
0:45.3	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:50.5	Hello, hello, everybody.
0:51.9	Our quote of the day, release your attachments to how things ought to be and instead surrender to how they actually are.
1:01.2	That is from Dr. Sheffali, who wrote this amazing book, A Radical Awakening.
1:07.3	But Dr. Sheffali is really, really eye-opening, what she is talking about in this book.
1:13.2	I feel like this is a book that everyone needs to read.
1:15.9	I know Kevin and my best runner already.
1:18.5	Alyssa's text, I sent her just the Mind Valley speech that Dr.
1:23.3	Sheffali did, which we should link to so everybody can see it.
1:26.7	And she wrote back, finally,
1:28.2	for once, someone is telling me I don't have to get married to be happy. Yes. I wanted to get
1:34.7	to that with her because she doesn't believe in marriage after her first marriage. It's really
1:40.5	interesting. She's talked about it before. But she's an interesting bird. I love her.
1:44.5	Listen, let's talk about that for a second.
1:46.3	Let's do it.
1:47.1	As the only one in a marriage.
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