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.