1297. How to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 18 June 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Hey Heal Squad! After this week's conversation with Dr. Nasim Afsar about taking an active role in your health, we knew we had to bring back this episode. Because if there's one message Maria has learned through every health challenge she's faced, it's this: you have to become the CEO of your own health. In this powerful solo episode, Maria shares the mindset shifts that transformed her approach to healing, from finding the right practitioners and exploring naturopathic medicine to tracking symptoms, asking better questions, and learning how to advocate for herself. She also explains why keeping a health journal can be one of the most valuable tools in your healing journey and how small clues from your body can reveal a much bigger picture. This conversation is full of practical advice for anyone feeling overwhelmed, dismissed, or stuck when it comes to their health. If you've ever wondered how to take more control of your healing journey, ask better questions, and become a stronger advocate for yourself, this episode is for you! JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR OUR NEXT HEAL SQUAD EVENT! https://mariamenounos.myflodesk.com/heal-retreat-waitlist 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 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	So I was just on Cape Cod for our Heel Squad Day of Reset.
0:03.6	And honestly, the cottages, the water, the slowdown, everything was so picture perfect,
0:09.4	making your nervous system reset and go, honestly, they did the work for me.
0:15.2	That ocean was so peaceful.
0:17.1	The beaches were so quiet.
0:19.6	And seeing the darling cottages on the Cape has me thinking that
0:22.4	these homeowners should list them on Airbnb while they travel so other people can enjoy that
0:26.6	same peaceful, relaxing Cape Cod experience too. And let's be honest, extra income right now can be really
0:32.4	helpful. That's why Airbnb's co-host network is actually so helpful. You can connect with a vetted local co-host who has hosting experience and can help
0:41.3	with important details like guest communication and reservations.
0:44.4	And while you're away recharging on your own trip, your space could be helping fund your
0:48.7	next getaway instead of just sitting empty.
0:51.4	So if you've ever thought about hosting but didn't know where to
0:54.3	start, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host and enjoy those beautiful beaches.
1:01.7	So when you get invited to a wedding, you're instantly excited, right? But then the panic sets
1:05.9	in because you suddenly like, wait, what am I going to wear? That's why Macy's has been my
1:10.4	go-to for wedding guest shopping lately because they have so many good options, no, what am I going to wear? That's why Macy's has been my go-to for wedding guest
1:11.2	shopping lately because they have so many good options, no matter what the invitation says.
1:15.8	From Prince to Flowy dresses, I found this really pretty ruffled metallic Donna Karen dress
1:21.1	that was literally 65% off. So if you've got weddings coming up this summer, friends,
1:25.5	and don't want this dress, shop Macy's.
1:27.7	Trust me, they've got you covered.
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