RGF Ep. 260: Follow the Fun

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 February 2026

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Happy Regular Guy Friday, Heal Squad! This week we talk why Hollywood (and the old “who cares?” celebrity machine) feels like it’s running out of gas… and why the people who win now are the ones building their own ark before the flood hits. How a Super Bowl ad or halftime show turns into everyone’s hot take… and how to keep your head, enjoy the show, and still have standards (especially when it’s a family event). Why being “on the scene” isn’t about being impressed, it’s about noticing what’s shifting, what’s manufactured, and what still matters. We talk nostalgia as strategy: how old brands already did the hard work, why rebooting them is genius, and how one missing shoutout to the Certs community turned into a full-blown apology tour, atonement arc, and a surprise comeback story. We talk “fight-or-flight,” how animals (and humans) act differently when they’re not stressed, why constant stress breaks your body over time, and why peace and joy might be the real “protocol.” Conspiracies, compassion, and the danger of letting noise hijack your nervous system. PLUS, we land on the only rule that keeps the whole thing moving: follow the fun… and if you can’t, you’re no fun. We’ll Talk Shawtly! 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/host AUDIBLE: https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad 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, Valentine's Day is days away and nothing feels worse than scrambling at the last minute to find a gift for your loved one.
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0:20.7	It's actually pretty clean
0:21.9	and it smells great. So shop in store or at macy's.com and be sure to check out my wish list
0:26.6	in the show notes below for more Valentine's Day inspo. Friends, financial strain isn't just hard
0:32.5	on our wallets. It can be hard on your health too. So here's an idea. Consider hosting your home on Airbnb.
0:39.6	It's a stress-free way to turn your space
0:42.1	into a meaningful source of income.
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0:46.0	you can partner with a vetted local co-host
0:48.0	to handle all the details for you.
0:49.7	So every stage runs smoothly,
0:51.8	even when you're away.
0:53.0	If you've ever thought about hosting but need some help, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.
0:59.1	Enjoy.
1:03.0	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:08.0	Welcome to Heel Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
1:15.5	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
1:30.3	Thank you. The The I'm. I'm.
1:45.0	. See that man, Sleeman
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