RGF Ep 278: Somewhere Between the Extremes

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Happy Regular Guy Friday! On this RGF-lite we talk what it really means to be "average"—and whether average is something we should be trying so hard to avoid in the first place. We talk growing up in a world that celebrates valedictorians and high achievers, while often overlooking the people who simply show up, work hard, and live good lives. How the tortoise sometimes catches the hare, why effort can matter more than natural talent, and whether being "AVG" might not be the insult we think it is. We talk the summers of the '80s—blockbuster movies, miniature golf, and a driver's license were enough to make life feel full. How those simpler moments shaped us, and why they still have a way of bringing us back. We talk hoarder houses, work ethic, the Founding Fathers, Back to the Future, methheads with hearts of gold, and why maybe life isn't about being the smartest person in the room—it's about showing up, staying curious, and keeping a sense of humor along the way. We’ll Talk Shawtly OCTOBER 2026 RETREAT TICKETS: ⁠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 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	So we just had our Heel Squad day of reset in Cape Cod. And everywhere I looked, there were these adorable little beach cottages that made you think, wait, could I totally live here? That's what I love about staying at a home on Airbnb. You just don't visit a place. You actually experience what life could feel like there. And here's the fun part. While you're away, you can list your own space on Airbnb and bring on a little
0:20.9	extra cash towards your next trip and now with Airbnb's co-host network you can connect with a vetted
0:26.6	local co-host to help take care of important details from guest communication to on-site support
0:31.7	so the whole process feels a lot more manageable find a co-host at a Airbnb.com slash. So I was just on Cape Cod for our Heel Squad
0:39.8	Day of Reset. And honestly, the cottages, the water, the slowdown, everything was so picture perfect,
0:46.5	making your nervous system reset and go, honestly, they did the work for me. That ocean was so
0:53.7	peaceful. The beaches were so quiet.
0:56.8	And seeing the darling cottages on the Cape has me thinking that these homeowners should list them on Airbnb while they travel so other people can enjoy that same peaceful, relaxing Cape Cod experience too.
1:07.1	And let's be honest, extra income right now can be really helpful. That's why Airbnb's co-host network is actually so helpful.
1:13.7	You can connect with a vetted local co-host who has hosting experience and can help with important details like guest communication and reservations.
1:21.6	And while you're away recharging on your own trip, your space could be helping fund your next getaway instead of just sitting empty.
1:28.6	So if you've ever thought about hosting but didn't know where to start, find a co-host at
1:33.1	Airbnb.com slash host and enjoy those beautiful beaches.
1:41.4	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life, and I want to do it with you.
1:46.0	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly, our health.
1:54.0	Heel Squad by Maria Menuno's, your life improvement series starts now.
1:58.0	Music The series starts now. The power of love.
2:03.6	The power of love is a curious thing
2:19.8	Make a one man weep, make another man sing
2:24.1	Change a hawk to a little white dove
2:28.2	More than a feeling
2:30.2	That's a power of love
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