1248. Why Joey Graziadei & Kelsey Anderson Are Prioritizing Health After Cancer & Liver Scares + Wedding Updates & DWTS News!

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Hey Heal Squad! We’ve got the cutest couples from Bachelor nation in the studio today… fan-favorites Joey Graziadei and Kelsey Anderson. And yes, they’re planning their wedding (we got some little updates ), but this conversation goes way deeper than just love and wedding talk. Kelsey opens up about losing her mom to aggressive breast cancer, and how that completely changed the way she looks at her health (including ’s being proactive with genetic testing & lumpectomies). We also talk about early detection, health anxiety (which so many of us can relate to), and supporting others going through cancer.Then Joey gets real about his own health, including living with Gilbert syndrome, and how Kelsey’s journey has pushed him to take things more seriously too. Together, they’re really trying to be more intentional and build healthier habits as a couple.And don’t worry, we still get into all the fun stuff… what their relationship is really like off-camera, wedding planning updates, whether Kelsey would ever do Dancing with the Stars, and what they’re thinking for their first dance. Spoiler alert! It may include Joey’s former DWTS partner! Enjoy! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Being healthy as a couple means holding each other accountable: Kelsey and Joey show that health isn’t just an individual journey, it’s something you build together. It’s about creating a lifestyle where both partners feel supported, motivated, and responsible for their well-being. Early detection isn’t optional — it’s life-saving:Kelsey’s story is a powerful reminder that paying attention to your body matters. From finding lumps to undergoing preventative procedures and considering genetic testing, she emphasizes that you can’t ignore what your body is telling you, and taking action early can make all the difference. Real love is built in the quiet, everyday moments: While The Bachelor gave them a foundation, Kelsey and Joey make it clear that their relationship truly deepened off-camera and it’s all about the simple things: being at home, watching a show, learning each other’s habits, and growing together in real life. Join the Heal Squad Day of Reset: https://www.healsquad.com/reset 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: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE: https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Kelsey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyanderson/?hl=en Follow Joey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeygraziadei/?hl=en 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	Ever catch yourself scrolling, seeing everyone on trips and thinking, I need to get away.
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0:30.1	slash host. 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 Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
0:46.5	Heal Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:51.6	Coming up on this episode of Heal Squad, wedding planning, you are probably thinking of how to honor your late mom in this.
1:00.4	I have sad days.
1:01.4	I have days where I'm so happy.
1:03.5	And then it makes me really sad that she's not here because I'm like, she would have loved this.
1:07.4	It's hard as you enter these milestones.
1:10.7	At some point, you guys will maybe start a family. I was like, oh, my God, this is the worst, cruelest thing to, like, not have your mom there, like, see that. Yeah. So it's hard. Joey, you have dealt with, it's called Gilbert's syndrome. Yeah. Schillbear is what I was told. I struggle with processing liquids. My liver does not, like, hold on to stuff the way it's supposed to. I got my first lumpectomy in high school. Did you ever consider doing the full? Oh, the double misactivate? Anytime I feel a lump, I'm like, if it's not supposed to be there, I'm getting it out of there. Let's stick with mom's advice. This is very recent right now. So we can't share probably everything just quite yet. The first dance. I need my pro. I love you to death, but you're not a professional dancer. Hello, hello, Heel Squad. I think we had the cutest couple ever in studio. It was a lot of fun.
2:01.5	I think you guys are going to enjoy this.
2:02.8	So Kelsey Anderson and Joey Grazie today.
2:05.3	You may remember them from Bachelor season 28.
2:09.3	Joey picked Kelsey.
2:10.9	Now we're talking wedding plans and they are so in love friends.
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