Sunday Set Up Ep. 44: Would You Rather Be Right… or Free?

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

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

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 July 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Set Up. Life lessons to help you start the week. This week, we explore one of the most dangerous traps our minds can fall into: the need to be right. Sparked by a heartbreaking real-life tragedy, Keven examines why being wrong can feel like a threat to our very identity, and why our brains are often wired to defend our beliefs rather than seek the truth. We dive into the psychology of cognitive dissonance, the “backfire effect,” and why our egos often mistake disagreement for danger. Along the way, we explore Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey and Carl Jung’s teachings to uncover why real transformation requires letting go of old certainties—and why that can feel so terrifying. We also discuss how careers, businesses, marriages, and friendships can all quietly crumble when pride takes the driver’s seat, and why humility isn’t weakness—it’s freedom. This week, before your next disagreement, ask yourself: Am I protecting my values… or my identity? Would I rather win the argument… or protect my peace? Because sometimes the greatest victory isn’t proving you’re right—it’s having the wisdom to walk away. Have a beautiful week, Kweenz. 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: 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	On this podcast, we talk a lot about healing ourselves, but healing our communities matters too.
0:05.0	And in a world where so many people are feeling disconnected, even one small act of kindness
0:09.8	can make a difference. That's why I love what Macy's is doing through their Mission Everyone
0:14.0	initiative. Right now, through July 13th, when you shop at Macy's, you can donate at checkout to support
0:19.2	the American Red Cross and help families
0:21.5	facing disasters and emergencies. It's a simple act of kindness, friends, that can make a real
0:26.5	difference. So if you're shopping at Macy's, I hope you'll consider joining the mission.
0:31.1	Summer has a way of filling up our calendars between vacations, work, camps. It's easy to go weeks
0:36.5	without slowing down or showing up for the
0:38.1	people around us. And the truth is, we all need each other more than we realize. I've been
0:43.2	doing the show for a while, and I've realized that no matter who I'm talking to, a doctor,
0:47.1	a therapist, someone sharing their life story, the same message keeps coming up. Our health
0:51.9	isn't just about taking care of our bodies. We also need
0:54.8	community and that sense of belonging. That's why I love what Macy's is doing. They've relaunched
1:00.1	Mission Everyone, their social impact platform, all about bringing people together in a time when a lot of
1:05.3	us can feel disconnected. They're also committing $100 million over the next five years to help strengthen connections for 50 million people through community events and by supporting nonprofits like the American Red Cross and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
1:20.2	So just shop Macy's through July 13th. Donate a checkout to help support these organizations because here's the thing.
1:26.0	Connection begins with us and those small
1:27.7	acts of kindness are just one way to show up for each other. Thanks friends. I'm on a journey
1:35.4	to heal and get better in all areas of life and I want to do it with you. Welcome to Heal Squad by
1:40.8	Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly our health. Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives, most importantly,
1:45.9	our health. Heel Squad by Maria Menunoz, your life improvement series starts now.
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