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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

1306. 3 Wellness Hacks That Changed Maria's Week: More Protein, Medical iPhone Hacks & Learning to Swim at 48

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.72K Ratings

🗓️ 6 July 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Hey, Heal Squad! Welcome back to another What Worked This Week! This week, Maria is sharing some of the simplest wellness habits that made the biggest difference—and none of them are about fixing a problem. Instead, they're all about preventing them. First up: protein. After chatting with an upcoming Heal Squad guest, Maria made one small change to her breakfast by dramatically increasing her protein intake—and the results were almost immediate. More energy, steadier blood sugar, and feeling better throughout the day. She also shares an important tip about iron absorption that completely changed her routine. Then it's all about making life a little easier. Maria shares some of her favorite digital hacks, including two iPhone features that could be lifesaving in an emergency, a hidden YouTube setting that's perfect for Yoga Nidra and meditation, and a few simple tech tricks that save time and reduce stress.Plus, Maria shares a personal milestone she's incredibly proud of: at 48 years old, she finally learned how to swim!! Hear what inspired her to take the leap and why she believes everyone should learn basic water safety. Whether you're looking for more energy, less stress, or practical ways to make everyday life a little easier, this episode is packed with simple habits your future self will thank you for. Enjoy! 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 Shop This Week’s Finds including AG1, Portable Fan: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos Emergency SOS setup: https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/emergency-call-text-iphone-apple-watch-ips4f0cd709b/web Apple Medical ID setup: https://support.apple.com/en-us/105072 YouTube Sleep Timer Instructions: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FtaSfHwwjoo 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, summer is in full swing and if you're thinking, well, I miss my chance to plan a getaway. Trust me, you haven't. There are so many places to adventure and relax like nearby beach towns or national parks. I'm still thinking about taking my family to the Grand Canyon. They're in town right now for Athena's birthday, and we've been talking about it a lot. I've never been, but I hear it's awe-inspiring and I'm looking forward to just taking in the sight of it. Plus, it'd be the third natural wonder of the world I visited, so I'm really going to try to squeeze it in. But no matter where you go, while you're away, your own home doesn't have to sit empty. You could list it on Airbnb and bring in a little extra cash toward your next trip.

0:45.1

And it's easier than ever with Airbnb's co-host network because you can hire a vetted local co-host to help take care of your home and your guests.

0:47.5

So the whole process feels a lot more manageable.

0:50.4

Find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.

1:12.2

Summer has a way of filling up our calendars between vacations, work, camps. It's easy to go weeks without slowing down or showing up for the people around us. And the truth is, we all need each other more than we realize. I've been doing the show for a while and I've realized that no matter who I'm talking to, a doctor, a therapist, someone sharing their life story. The same message keeps coming up. Our health isn't just about taking care of our bodies. We also need community and that sense of belonging.

1:17.5

That's why I love what Macy's is doing. They've relaunched Mission Everyone, their social impact

1:22.0

platform, all about bringing people together in a time when a lot of us can feel disconnected.

1:26.9

They're also committing

1:27.9

$100 million over the next five years to help strengthen connections for 50 million people

1:34.2

through community events and by supporting nonprofits like the American Red Cross and Big Brothers,

1:39.2

big sisters. So just shop Macy's through July 13th. Donate a checkout to help support these

1:44.0

organizations because here's the thing.

1:46.0

Connection begins with us and those small acts of kindness are just one way to show up for each other.

1:50.8

Thanks, friends.

1:54.5

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

1:59.4

Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunos, where we improve and heal all parts of life and I want to do it with you welcome to heal squad by Maria

2:01.2

Minunoz where we improve and heal all parts of our lives most importantly our health

2:06.5

heel squad by Maria Menuno's your life improvement series starts now hello hello

2:13.3

heel squad welcome back to another episode of what worked this week with a sick Maria. I'm sure

2:21.6

you can hear my nasal drip going, but I am here to share what worked this week with you and Patty.

2:29.1

I took a little nap before because I thought this wasn't going to happen. I was doing what was right for my

2:34.2

health, right? Yes. I told everybody, I go, if you see me in bed, you know there's a real problem

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