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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

804. Overcoming Limits: Nick Santonastasso's Journey to Resilience and Confidence

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.72K Ratings

🗓️ 18 January 2024

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Hey Heal Squad, get ready for an inspiring episode as we welcome the incredible Nick Santonastasso to the show. Born with Han Heart Syndrome, a rare condition that often proves fatal, Nick defied the odds, becoming a varsity high school wrestler, bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. In this episode, we explore his journey and glean invaluable insights into building resilience and confidence when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Serving Something Greater: The episode kicks off with a discussion on the profound impact of serving something greater than oneself. The hosts delve into the emotional fulfillment derived from acts of kindness, emphasizing that humans are designed to contribute beyond their personal needs. The Power of a Positive Mindset: Nick's story unfolds, revealing that the biggest disability is not physical but a negative mindset. Despite being born with one arm and no legs, Nick's resilience, willpower, and achievements defy societal expectations, challenging the audience to reconsider the true meaning of disability. Facing Bullying and Transforming Beliefs: The conversation delves into Nick's personal experiences, including moments of bullying and self-discovery. Nick shares how he turned negative beliefs into a positive mindset, showcasing the transformative power of reframing challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. The Impact of Promises to Oneself: Nick discusses the significance of confidence in achieving success, emphasizing the importance of keeping promises to oneself. The hosts explore how breaking promises diminishes self-integrity, confidence, and worth, urging listeners to be reliable captains of their own ships. Modeling and Reclaiming Personal Power: The episode wraps up with insights into the effectiveness of modeling behavior. The hosts stress the importance of seeking advice from those who have achieved real results in areas of expertise. The conversation concludes with a powerful message on reclaiming personal power, urging listeners to overcome societal judgments and pursue their dreams unapologetically. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist eHarmony: https://www.eharmony.com Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD 20% off your first 90-day bottle of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD 15% off 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 Mariamenounos.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. 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

Hey Hill Squad before we dive into today's episode. I want to take a moment to talk to you about authenticity

0:04.9

It can be hard to find people you can be yourself with and when you're on a healing journey those are the people you need around you the most I've been really lucky to have have Kev who's let me be my most crazy

0:13.9

quirky and authentic self and I think everybody needs a partner like that who just

0:18.1

accepts you for you. That's why I'm thrilled to be partnered with E-harmony, the

0:22.3

online dating platform that's not just

0:24.0

about finding a match, but finding someone you can be your most genuine self with. E-harmony's

0:29.1

compatibility quiz brings out your personality and helps you meet people who will like you for you.

0:34.8

Head to eHarmony.com and let your journey toward an authentic connection begin because

0:39.4

Heelskad you deserve someone who appreciates the real you.

0:43.0

Hey friends, so Macy's, as you may or may not know, is a place I used to work at, a store I still shop at,

0:50.0

and have been incredible supporters of our show.

0:53.0

For all of the above reasons,

0:55.0

be sure to visit Macy's.com backslash heel squad

0:58.0

and explore my favorite finds.

1:00.0

Thanks to my newborn little Athena.

1:02.0

I recently added the most adorable baby

1:05.0

clothes including some super practical baby gear stuff that I have in my home and is on

1:11.0

my personal wish list and I invite you to take a peek but whether it's for your baby your own fashion or home

1:16.2

Macy's has got you covered head over to Macy's dot com forward slash heel squad for all your shopping needs

1:21.6

Happy shopping friends.

1:26.0

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

1:30.7

Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Manunos where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,

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