1262. Maria’s Blood Work Breakthrough + The Fix That Changed Her Sleep & NECK!

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! This week’s episode is all about Maria’s unexpected wins… the small shifts that ended up making a surprisingly big impact. Some are simple (wait till you hear her bathroom curtain idea!), but every one of them proves how powerful a few intentional lifestyle tweaks can be. First up, after recent blood work, Maria realized both she and her dad saw major improvements (like better cholesterol levels) and the common thread wasn’t anything extreme… it was more sun, more time outdoors, and a calmer nervous system. Add in a few surprising sleep upgrades like a silk sleep mask that actually stays put, switching to a better pillow that eliminates neck pain overnight, and even placing a pillow under the knees for back support… and suddenly, rest and recovery felt completely different. It’s a reminder that if something isn’t working, it might not be you… it might just be time to switch it up. Maria also shares how to take your next party veggie board to the next level (hint: olive oil, lemon, and salt make everything shine ). And the biggest full-circle moment? Scouting the Heal Squad Day of Reset in Cape Cod, where an impromptu yoga nidra session on the beach at sunset turned into a defining “this is it” experience. The takeaway: you don’t need a massive overhaul to feel better, you just need a few intentional shifts that actually work. So tell us… what worked for you this week? We’d love to hear it! Join Us at 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 AG1: https://drinkag1.com/healsquad More Recent Finds: https://shopmy.us/shop/collections/3873481 The Neck Pillow & More Great Macy’s Finds https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos 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	Friends, I know someone who did something really cool recently. So they just listed their space on Airbnb and use that money to help fund their own escape on Airbnb, like a swap. I've talked about it, but now that I know someone who did it personally, it's so cool that it works. And now with Airbnb's co-host network, hosting is easier than ever. You can hire a vetted local co-host to handle all the behind-the-scenes detail so hosting stays completely stress-free while you enjoy your time off.
0:24.6	So if you're thinking, hey, that could work for me.
0:27.2	Find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host and enjoy your vacay.
0:31.5	Spring is such a special time for me because I love flowers.
0:35.5	I love seeing them everywhere.
0:36.9	They remind me of my mom. She loved Bougainvilleas. And I love flowers. I love seeing them everywhere. They remind me of my mom. She loved
0:39.1	Bougainvilleas. And I love keeping her spirit close to me by wearing floral prints at this time,
0:44.6	which is why I love that Macy's has so many options with floral prints. So if you happen to be in New York,
0:50.8	by the way, you can check out their 51st annual flower show. They're going to have beautiful immersive displays full of flowers. Great way to get inspired. Also, I've added some of my
0:58.9	finds to my wish list in the show notes below. So don't forget to shop at Macy's for your perfect
1:03.0	spring look. I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:11.6	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
1:17.0	most importantly, our health.
1:19.1	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
1:24.3	Hello, hello, Heel Squad, and welcome back to what worked this week with me. And of course, Patty is in the saddle as well. Hello, Patty.
1:34.1	Hello. Are you ready to hear what worked this week? I am. Oh, boy, I'm ready to tell you.
1:43.1	Wait, before you go, though, I do have to say, everyone, please listen to last week's episode
1:49.5	because the almond milk thing, I went on a whole rabbit hole to find like a really good one,
1:55.9	but I think the green pan is the one I'm going to ultimately land on.
1:59.7	I'm actually, I'm drinking out of my cute
2:02.8	glasses that I bought last year at the holidays for myself with my almond milk and my Khalifa
2:07.9	coal brew. But I think I'll say this, I think what surprised me most about that was like,
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