1273. The #1 Habit That Helps Reduce Inflammation w/ Montel Williams

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2026

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Hey Heal Squad! After this week’s incredibly emotional conversations with Jamie Lynn Sigler about living with MS, we had to bring back our powerful episode with Montel Williams, who’s been navigating his own MS journey for more than two decades. In this conversation, Montel opens up about the symptoms he experienced for nearly 20 years before finally being diagnosed, the inflammation and chronic pain that completely changed his life, and how he became the “CEO of his health” long before that phrase became popular. He shares the research rabbit holes he went down, why he shifted his diet toward anti-inflammatory foods, the smoothie routine that changed his symptoms, and the alternative approaches that helped him manage pain and reclaim his quality of life. Maria and Montel also get into the bigger conversation around inflammation, gut health, cannabis, individualized care, and why so many people feel dismissed before finally getting answers. This episode is packed with perspective, curiosity, and so many practical takeaways! 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: drinkag1.com/healsquad GUEST RESOURCES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montel_williams/?hl=en Books: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Montel%20Williams%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall 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	Heals Squad, you probably heard me talking about planning a summer trip from my family to the Grand Canyon. And let me tell you, with a big family, I have to be very intentional when I'm looking on Airbnb to find the right setup. Because there are so many of us, I already know I want everyone in the same area, but still have their own space. And honestly, that's exactly why a home on Airbnb worked so well for big group trips. Instead of cramming in a hotel rooms, you can book
0:21.6	multiple homes close together. Everyone has room to breathe, and you still have spots where everyone
0:26.7	can come together. I love finding a home with a big kitchen for meals because we all get to be in one
0:31.5	place cooking and catching up. So good for the soul. Here's something else to think about. While
0:35.5	you're away, your own place could be doing something for you, too, instead of sitting empty. You can list your space on Airbnb
0:41.4	and earn some extra cash, maybe even, to help fund your next trip. And if hosting ever seemed
0:46.6	overwhelming, now it's easier than ever with Airbnb's co-host network. You can hire a
0:51.3	local co-host to manage reservations, guest communication, provide on-site
0:55.5	support. So hosting stays stress-free and manageable. So if you've ever thought about hosting but
1:00.3	need a little help, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host. Summer's coming, and let me ask you
1:06.5	this. What's the one trip you keep saying you want to take but haven't booked yet? If cost is the reason, here's an idea. While you're away, you could be listing your space on Airbnb. I've seen friends do it. I've seen people I've met out here in El Salvador do it, turning an empty home into extra income and using that money to support the very trips they've been dreaming about, like a swap. And now with Airbnb's co-host network, hosting
1:28.1	is easier than ever. You can hire a vetted local co-host to handle all the behind-the-scenes
1:32.5	details like guest communication and on-site support. So hosting stays completely stress-free.
1:38.5	So find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.
1:44.3	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:49.4	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
1:54.6	most importantly, our health.
1:56.8	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
2:01.9	Hello, hello, Heel Squad.
2:03.8	Welcome back.
2:04.6	Glad to be with you today.
2:05.8	We'll start with our quote of the day.
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