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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

1275. Permanently Scarred: How a Routine Facial Went Wrong + What Everyone Should Know Before Treatment w/ Victoria Nelson

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.72K Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Hey, Heal Squad! Today’s episode is one of the most emotional and eye-opening conversations we’ve had in a while! In one of her first in-depth interviews about the experience, Victoria Nelson joins Maria to share the story behind the skincare treatment that permanently changed her life. What began as a routine facial appointment turned into a traumatic experience that left Victoria with lasting facial scars &  years of treatments to reverse the damage. Victoria walks us through exactly what happened the day the treatment went wrong… from the moment something foreign hit her skin to realizing something far more serious was happening. She opens up about the deep trust she built with a well-known esthetician that is now broken, how desperation to heal acne or any skin situation can make you vulnerable, and why so many people blindly trust beauty and wellness “experts” without doing the research. Maria and Victoria also dive into the emotional side of skin trauma and why this conversation is about so much more than vanity. This episode is ultimately a powerful reminder that you have to become the CEO of your own health… ask questions, do the research, trust your instincts, and never be afraid to advocate for yourself. HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Blind trust can be dangerous,  even with someone you’ve known for years: Victoria shares how a long-term relationship with a trusted esthetician lowered her guard, and why  understanding treatments and advocating for yourself matters more than ever. This was about far more than “vanity.”: What started as an attempt to heal acne turned into permanent scarring, emotional trauma, and PTSD, showing how deeply skin, confidence, identity, and mental health are connected. You have to become the CEO of your own health: From researching providers and understanding credentials to getting second opinions and trusting your instincts, this episode is a reminder that no matter who the expert is, you still have to protect and advocate for yourself. 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 GUEST RESOURCES: Follow Victoria on IG: https://www.instagram.com/victorianelsonn/?hl=en Follow Victoria on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@victoria.nelson Victoria Explains More: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN0p0oZYgdC/?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

What worked this week for me?

0:02.2

Breatheable clothing.

0:03.7

I've been in the hot, humid weather and friends, summer's coming for you too soon.

0:07.8

And you want to be prepared.

0:09.4

And what worked for me was linen.

0:11.7

Light, airy.

0:13.3

You can actually sweat less in linen and make you feel fresh.

0:17.6

If you're looking for easy summer outfits, I've been finding the best linen looks at Macy's. You can actually build an entire outfit there, literally head to toe. So before all the summer plants kick in, do a little outfit prep at Macy's. Also check out my wish list in the show notes below. Heels 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 set up. 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 works so well for big group trips. Instead of cramming in a hotel rooms, you can book multiple homes close together.

0:55.4

Everyone has room to breathe, and you still have spots where everyone can come together.

0:59.7

I love finding a home with a big kitchen for meals because we all get to be in one place,

1:03.8

cooking and catching up. So good for the soul. Here's something else to think about. While you're

1:07.5

away, your own place could be doing something for you to instead of

1:10.8

sitting empty you can list your space on Airbnb enter and some extra cash maybe even to help fund

1:16.5

your next trip and if hosting ever seemed overwhelming now it's easier than ever with Airbnb's

1:21.1

co-host network you can hire a vetic local co-host to manage reservations guest communication

1:26.3

provide on-site support.

1:28.3

So hosting stays stress-free and manageable. So if you've ever thought about hosting but need a little

1:32.6

help, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.

1:39.1

I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.

1:44.0

Welcome to Heal Squad by

1:45.5

Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.

1:51.6

Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now. Coming up on this episode

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