LGF Ep. 252: How to Finish the Year Stronger Than Ever (Without Abandoning Yourself)

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 19 December 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Happy Friday, Heal Squad! This Lonely Guy edition of Regular Guy Friday lands in that narrow stretch between the holidays and the new year… when everyone’s tired, reflective, and quietly asking, “Did I do enough?” How maybe we need to redefine what “finishing strong” really means. It may mean closing deals, wrapping projects, and riding momentum into the new year. But maybe it means slowing down, setting boundaries and protecting energy. How self-betrayal (not rest!) is what actually blocks what comes next. How these two weeks are magic and the best time to catch up annually with dear friends. A cool Sean Whalen story reminds us to always 'be open' and a sure fire way to create luck and opportunity. A cool Carl Reiner story reminds us of the love between a father and son. A poignant Rob Reiner story reminds us all to be empathetic, grateful and tolerant. Bye Betches! 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: Shop My Macy’s Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/maria Thrive Causemetics: https://thrivecausemetics.com/healsquad Get 20% OFF with this link! Briotech: https://shopbriotech.com/ Use Code: HEALSQUAD for 20% 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 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, I can't believe Christmas is next week, and I know what you're going to say.
0:04.2	I still have shopping to do, but don't worry, Macy's makes it easy.
0:08.3	Just buy something personalized and make it look like you planned ahead.
0:12.4	Shop bespoke jewelry like a gold pendant with a letter initial or a set of his and hers monogram robes.
0:17.9	And you get a chance to give back to simply round up your purchase in
0:21.0	store to support Big Brothers, Big Sisters with every dollar going directly to them. Here's
0:25.9	another tip. Make sure you order online at Macy's.com by December 21st to get it by Christmas. Happy
0:30.6	shopping. I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
0:39.0	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
0:46.5	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
0:50.5	Thank you. Now.
1:01.7	The gentleman let the thing
1:02.8	dismayed.
1:05.5	The emmer of Christ
1:07.0	have to say
1:08.0	was born out of Christmas
1:10.3	day. To save us all from Satan's power Christ have to say you was born out of Christmas Day.
1:11.7	To save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray.
1:22.0	Yes. To save us all from Satan's power when we've gone astray, I've gone astray a few times.
1:31.3	I don't know about you.
1:33.1	Not on the Hill Squad. You guys are all nice.
1:36.4	Oh, people.
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