1310. Remember Who You Are: Why Healing Isn't About Becoming Someone New

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 July 2026

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Hey, Heal Squad! Today, Maria is getting a lil’ personal and sharing one of the biggest realizations she's had yet on her healing journey (and it's something so many of us can probably relate to!). After years of therapy, books, podcasts, retreats, and interviewing some of the world's leading health and wellness experts, Maria realized that the hardest part to her healing isn't doing the work...it's remembering everything you've learned when life knocks you down again. Today she shares how that realization inspired her to create what she now calls “Your Guide Back to You.” A place to keep all the lessons and breakthroughs she never wants to forget. Maria explains how she’s come to realize that healing isn't about constantly reinventing yourself. That sometimes it's about slowing down long enough to reconnect with the person you were before life, fear, and everyone else's expectations got in the way. It's about noticing the patterns you keep repeating, understanding your triggers, and finding your way back to yourself. Maria also gives us a first look at the philosophy behind her upcoming Your Guide Back to You retreat at Canyon Ranch (link below to join!). All in all, we hope this conversation inspires you to spend a little time reconnecting with yourself this week and remembering your own wisdom whenever life throws you off course. Enjoy! Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos 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: https://shopmy.us/shop/mariamenounos 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.
0:55.4	I know we're only in the middle of summer, but as anyone else already thinking about fall?
0:59.1	Maybe it's because I can't wait for our Heel Squad retreat this October.
1:05.8	Your guide back to you, four days to step away from the noise, reconnect with ourselves, and reset before the holidays.
1:07.2	I know it sounds a little early to be talking about it, but they're really going to be here before we know it.
1:11.6	And I actually think there's something exciting about getting ready for a new season of life.
1:16.3	Maybe for you, that's getting the kids ready for school or moving someone into a college dorm, heading back to work.
1:22.3	Maybe you're just ready for a refresh.
1:23.9	Well, that's where Macy's comes in, whether you're looking for comfortable everyday basics that you'll actually live in, active wear to keep you moving, beauty favorites to help you feel your best, or those little home essentials that'll make you feel more organized. Macy's has it all in one place. And at the end of the day, taking care of yourself also means preparing for what's next. So here's to savoring the rest of summer and making this next season of your life your healthiest and happiest yet.
1:50.1	Happy shopping.
1:54.8	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:59.8	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all areas of life. And I want to do it with you. Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria
2:01.5	Minunos, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health. Heel Squad by
2:08.0	Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now. Therapy, books, podcasts, coaching,
2:15.3	I have done it all friends. But every time life got overwhelming,
2:19.0	I'd still find myself slipping back into old patterns. That's when I created a guide back to
2:23.9	myself, who I am at my core, not who everyone thought I should be. And it helped me so much.
2:30.4	So now it's official. This October, you can make your guide back to you with me. You'll have a
2:35.4	personalized guide you can return to whenever life hits hard. If you're ready to get a new alignment
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