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Regular Guy Friday Ep. 57: Navigating Fatheads & 1% Business Decisions
Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we fooled 'em again, made it through another week and onto another edition of Regular Guy Friday. Healthy responses to difficult people and when not offending others hurts you. Work for free and pay to work but never suffer fools. Conscious capitalism, patriarchal truth and the need for education and empathy. @TheKelseyMeyer an independent pro wrestler and @poojanayyar her manager? Plus RGF bonus: @undergaro 's #Liberace story and desire for butlers, robes and candelabras.
432. The Influence Of Your Favorite Childhood Shows + Maria Recalls Keven’s Surprising Celebrity Dating History
Your favorite childhood shows are impacting you today?! Maria had this epiphany while re-watching the 70s TV sitcom “Bewitched” and realized that the main character’s trait, a common one among many of the protagonists of Maria’s fav childhood programs, contributed to her weak coping mechanisms. Kelsey and Pooja weigh in on how the shows they watched growing up impacted them & their generations. Plus, the trio discusses how TV can shape society’s ideals and norms. As a bonus, Maria recalls Keven’s surprising celebrity dating history. You’ll never guess who he dated! And which former NBA player prank called Kev. Listen to find out! We hope you enjoy and if you do, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out! RESOURCES: Maria is continually updating her personally-curated page www.macys.com/bettertogether to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, if you are going to shop on the site, please go through our link. Even if you don’t buy anything from our page, it still helps if you use our link:) Link to Amy Cuddy’s Ep: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-together-with-maria-menounos/id1320060107?i=1000450012532
431. Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry on The Best Way to Process Grief And The Right Time To See A Psychic
On today’s episode the Hollywood Medium Tyler Henry sits down with Maria to talk about how to process grief. The two both experienced major loss and shared tools that helped them cope. They also recall what Tyler predicted for Maria 6 years ago and if his predictions came true. Lastly, he talks about staying true to himself and how he tunes out others’ opinions. We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: IG: @tylerhenrymedium BOOK: Here & Hereafter: How Wisdom from the Departed Can Transform Your Life Now – out March 29 SERIES: Netflix Reality Series, Life After Death, out March 11th
430. How To Build Healthy Habits, Stay Grateful and Keep Your Skin Looking Ageless with “The Golden Girl of Wellness” Candice Kumai
Today we are joined by the “The Golden Girl of Wellness” Candice Kumai and she reveals the key to building healthy habits. She and Maria talk easy skincare routines and tips and nighttime rituals that you can implement today! The two also discuss how they stay grounded in gratitude and the practices that help them enforce that muscle. Lastly, Candice and Maria bond over being first gen, discuss why we should be proud of our heritage and even share lessons they learned from their cultures that we don’t necessarily focus on in the West. We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: Order her newest book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/?ref=exp_influencer-0c39ba4e_lv_dp_vv_d Website: www.CandiceKumai.com IG: @candicekumai
429. How To Set Boundaries & Cultivate a More Positive Mindset (ala Maria Gives Kelsey a Therapy Session)
Heal Squad, today’s chat show is a little different. Maria helps Kelsey through some issues she has been having with creating boundaries, something we all can relate to. Maria gives tangible tools that she learned in her own therapy session, along with tips on how to actually confront said person. They also chat about why setting boundaries is so difficult for them and why it may be for you too (hint: it usually stems from childhood…). Maria then reveals the one simple thing we can all do to shift our minds into a more positive headspace. We hope this helps. If you know someone who would benefit from this episode, please share it with them <3
Pot Luck Saturday: Clearing Codependence, Raising Vibrations and Practicing the Full Body Yes
Dr. Laura Berman led this month's Better Together Heal Event where she covered the pitfalls (and treatments) of codependence. Kev and Kelsey break down Dr. Laura's event. Why codependent love is transactional and where codependent self worth comes from. Why are we attracted to those who need taking care of? Why do we surrender our truth? What is the technique for separating from selfish people? What is the technique to attract higher beings? What is a full body Yes and how this process could cure most of your problems. Happy Saturday, Heal Squad!
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 56: Curing Codependency Takes Practice
The medicinal practice of speaking truth that disappoints others. The truth behind saying no. The truth behind dealing with what is vs. what you wish. The truth behind what you want vs. what you really want and how we generally receive the latter. BTW, not everyone deserves your truth. @poojanayyar 's truth behind 'the power of the pen'. @tonyrobbins truth behind priming exercises to alter moods. And truth is, there's no better primer than music from Boney M, Bacara and Thelma Huston to do so as @thekelseymeyer bday week continues! Bye Betches!
428. Your Spring Style Guide + A Step-By-Step To Find Your Own Style
On today’s chat show the Better Together ladies sit down and talk spring 2022 fashion trends so you can be ready to enter the season in style! Maria also goes over step-by-step how to curate your own unique look. We so often follow what everyone else is wearing when really, we should be dressing for ourselves! Plus, The girls discuss their latest Macy’s favs - from clothing to coffee machines. For anyone looking to revamp their wardrobe, Macy’s is the perfect place to do so. You’ll find pieces that are stylish AND affordable. And if you are in the market for higher end brands, they have those too! They have something for everyone. Maria is continually updating her personally-curated page www.macys.com/bettertogether to find the best of the best so you don’t have to do the work! And as a reminder, if you are going to shop on the site, please go through our link. Even if you don’t buy anything from our page, it still helps if you use our link:)
427. The Key to Looking and Feeling Your Best, How To Overcome Body-Shaming & Tips To Navigate Business as a Female Entrepreneur With Blogilates Founder Cassey Ho
Today, social media fitness entrepreneur and founder of Blogilates Cassey Ho sits down with Maria and chats how to find joy in working out AND how to gain body and mental confidence. Cassey reveals the key to sustaining a workout plan. Maria shares her fitness journey and the secret to losing 40 lbs, and keeping it off. Cassey opens up about online hate and body-shaming, how it really got to her, and what helped her rise back up. And lastly, she talks what is next for Blogilates. We hope you enjoy part of this interview! Cassey Ho is a social media fitness entrepreneur, coach and influencer who advocates for finding joy in working out. She has helped millions through her YouTube channel and website Blogilates…many have said that especially through quarantine, she was their fitness and mental SAVIOR. RESOURCES: IG: @blogilates Website: https://www.blogilates.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blogilates?lang=en Clothing line at Target: https://www.target.com/b/blogilates/-/N-q643ler8trk Pop Flex website: https://www.popflexactive.com/
426. How Blogilates CEO Went From Studying Pre-Med To Founding A Multi-Million Dollar Fitness Company, Going Against Your Parents Wishes
Today, social media fitness entrepreneur and founder of Blogilates Cassey Ho sits down with Maria and chats how she made a 360 career change - going from studying pre-med to founding and running a multimillion dollar company, even though it went against her parents wishes. Cassey shares how she was able to do this, and reveals all the lessons she learned along the way. Cassey Ho is a social media fitness entrepreneur, coach and influencer who advocates for finding joy in working out. She has helped millions through her YouTube channel and website Blogilates…many have said that especially through quarantine, she was their fitness and mental SAVIOR. RESOURCES: IG: @blogilates Website: https://www.blogilates.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blogilates?lang=en Clothing line at Target: https://www.target.com/b/blogilates/-/N-q643ler8trk Pop Flex website: https://www.popflexactive.com/
Ask The Manager Mondays Ep. 4: How To Easily Adapt to Change & Break Into Any Industry
Bet you thought you'd seen the last of us, huh? Well we are back and better than ever, baby. After some thinking, resting, and a scheduling conflict, your managers have been called back to duty for another episode of Ask the Manager Mondays. You heard that right! On today's show, Manager Kev, assistant manager Kels and associate producer / DJ Pooj share: the key to success in any area of life, advice to youngsters trying to break into the industry, how to handle rejection, how they themselves got their foot in the door, and lastly they break down one of the best lessons we learned on our sister show Better Together. As a bonus, Kels shares her anti-aging and acne-preventing oil and clean hair products. We hope you enjoy our special edition of Ask the Manager Mondays!
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 55: Ascension Symptoms & Shame Keeping You on the Barstool
This is why you may be experiencing headaches, fatigue, aches, nausea, shortness of breath and stomach issues right now. This is why pain interferes with healing. This is when medicating helps and when it hurts. This is the reason you may be struggling to ascend. This is where your real strength comes from. This is the 150 dollar recliner to change your life. And this is RGF bonus content: episode 2 of 'God Save the Kweenz', woke motorcycle gangs, country bars and Pooja on the prowl while Kelsey watches the series from a $150 recliner of her own. Bye Betches.
425. The Key to Sustaining Wealth & How To Recover From Failure with America’s Money Maven Patrice Washington
We’ve all had to rebuild these last few years, and it hasn’t been easy. Our way of life was flipped on its head overnight. And while we have made much progress, construction isn’t over just yet. Lucky for us, America’s Money Maven herself Patrice Washington teaches us how she was able to financially and mentally recover after losing her 7-figure business at 25 years old and what she learned from her journey. We learn the difference between knowledge and wisdom, the main thing that helped Patrice back up on her feet, the secret to cultivating great relationships, how to sustain wealth and so much more. RESOURCES: Website: www.patricewashington.com To work more with Patrice, she has multiple courses on her site!!
424. The Steps To Begin Healing From Trauma and The Key To Breaking Addictive Patterns with Gabby Bernstein
If you’re reading this, you’ve experienced trauma. We all have. Our entire way of being was flipped on its head 2 years ago, and still hasn't recovered. We were locked away and told not to leave our houses. It can feel hopeless, like there is no coming back from all that we have endured. We are here to tell you that is NOT true and that you can, in fact, thrive even while working through traumas. Lucky for us, author and spiritual leader Gabby Bernstein teaches how we can do just that. In today’s episode we go over: the difference between trauma with a “little t” and “big t,” and how both affect you equally. Why we must shift the shame around medication. The key to breaking addictive patterns. How trauma can affect your physical health. Gabby’s tips on handling dissociated memories. How to talk and comfort your inner child. We hope you find this helpful and if you do, please share with someone you think could benefit. RESOURCES: Her new book, HAPPY DAYS is out NOW: https://gabbybernstein.com/happy-days-book/ Gabby’s Podcast Dear Gabby: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dear-gabby/id1561694805 IG: @gabbybernstein
423. Reinvent Your Career, Avoid Failure, Shift Your Mindset & Overcome Anything with BossBabe Danielle Canty
Our guest today went from being a chiropractor to running a multi-million dollar global empire in just 2 years at the age of 25. BossBabe founder Danielle Canty shares how she was able to do that and how you can too with practical, tangible action steps. We learn the first steps to changing your mindset. How to never fail again. How you actually may be taking yourself out of the game, before even starting. The most effective way to overcome perfectionism. How to find a mentor when you are new to an industry. Our new favorite time-management hack (that Maria, Kelsey and Pooja started using immediately after the show!)…and so much more! Get your notepads out, Heal Squad, Danielle drops a lot of easy-to-apply tools that you can implement TODAY! RESOURCES: IG: @ daniellecanty and @ bossbabe.inc Website: www.bossbabe.com Podcast: The BossBabe Podcast
422. Advice for Living With Parents and Her Recent Therapy Breakthrough
On today’s show, Maria shares her experience of living with her parents and gives advice to anyone who is acting as caretaker right now. She also reveals her latest emotional breakthrough and the exercise she is doing to help her break that old pattern, that anyone can apply without having to go to therapy. Kelsey shares her stories from traveling alone in Europe, and she and Pooja share the key to make traveling alone more fun. We hope you enjoy it!
421. Why Being Realistic Will Stop You From Achieving Your Dreams + The Pets vs. Children Debate
From how to manifest your dreams to whether or not pets can be considered children, we talk about it all today, Heal Squad. Maria and Kelsey share their magic castle experiences (and Kelsey reveals which huge celeb she talked to there), Maria opens up about her pregnancy and surrogacy journey, and the three discuss the children vs. pets debate sparked by Pope Francis. Maria also reveals why being realistic will actually stop you from achieving your dreams. Plus, Kelsey shares her latest Macy’s find. She has been looking for this for a while and finally found the perfect one at Macy’s. Let us know what you’d like to see on Maria’s personally curated page. If you are looking for spring dresses or new boots, let us know at [email protected] and Maria will shift through the site for the perfect products! And as a reminder, if you are going to shop at the store, please go through our landing page www.macys.com/bettertogether. Even if you don’t buy anything from the page itself, it still helps if you use our link :)
420. You Can Manifest Your Dream Partner?!? Learn How with Relationship Expert Dr. Laura Berman
Hold up, hold up - you can manifest your dream partner?!? Relationship Expert Dr. Laura Berman drops this gem on today’s episode and reveals the physics behind how you can actually think your dream man or woman into existence. Yup, it’s true. And for those who have a boo, Dr. Berman shares tangible tips on how to strengthen your relationship, especially when it comes to communicating your needs. As a bonus, Maria and Kelsey share their Super Bowl weekend experience and all of the celebrity parties they attended (including the exclusive Sports Illustrated event)! RESOURCES: IG: @drlauraberman Podcast: The Language of Love with Dr. Laura Berman Website: drlauraberman.com
419. Human Connection Specialist Reveals Why Your Past Is Hurting Your Current Relationship
Ever wonder why you keep going after the people with glaring red flags? Or why your current relationship may be having problems and you don’t know where they stem from? Well Human Connection Special Mark Groves is going to explain all of that and more on today’s episode. We talk: why we attracted to people who hurt us like our parents. The trait that Mark has seen in all successful relationships. How to use a breakup constructively. Advice for over-functioners. Why relationships often lose “the spark” and how to rekindle it. We go in deep, Heal Squad, so get your notebooks out! RESOURCES: IG: @createthelove Website: www.createthelove.com Podcast: Create The Love: Making Your Heart Make Sense https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-groves-podcast/id1282044290
418. Better Together Valentine’s Day Edition: How Maria Knew Keven Was The One & Why You May Find Your Soulmate This Week According To Astrology
Happy Valentine’s Day, Heal Squad! Today, the girls sit down and chat about their love lives, past and present and (possibly) future. We also talk: Maria’s new fashion obsessions. Her latest self-tanner find. Why Maria needed a bodyguard growing up, but not for the reason you may think. Pooja’s high school drama. Why Kelsey needs a 2rd or 3rd string NFL player. The surprising celebrity athlete that hit on Maria. How Maria knew Keven was the one. Why astrology says you may find your soulmate in the next few days… and much more! We love you Heal Squad and hope you have an amazing holiday. And even if you don’t have someone to spend it with, you won’t be alone because we are your valentines! We are sending you all virtual chocolates, flowers, and hugs <3
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 53: How Life Transformations Put You at Your Weakest
Defining psychic attacks, JOMO, generational toxicities, vampire herd immunity and 'fatheads.' Explaining how narcissists killi truth tellers, anger can prompt positive action, energy exchanges lead to depression and mental illness and how biofeedback and kinesiology can detect. Plus the important stuff: Kev humble brags, Friday name drops, and the difference between Millenial and Gen Z IG posts. Plus an RGF bonus: more news on the drifter throwback TV series Kels, Kev and Pooj are working on. #QuantumLeap #HighwaytoHeaven #theFugitive #KweenzOntheGo Have a #Krisp superbowl weekend, Kweenz!
417. Navigating Friendship Speed Bumps: How to Create Boundaries & Confront A Friend
On today’s show, the Better Together girls sit down and talk about everything from mental health to safety in ride sharing to navigating friendships speed bumps. The team also shares their Valentine’s Day plans, or lack thereof… But it’s ok! We are each other’s Valentine’s, Heal Squad. They also chat about their Macy’s favs right now as Maria has updated her personally-curated page with items that she loves. She even got her Super Bowl party dress from Macy’s (PS - you can find it on her page)! You can find all of her latest finds on www.macys.com/bettertogether. And if you have anything you want to see, like more loungewear or cute going out tops, let us know by emailing [email protected] with the subject line “Macy’s Suggestion.” RESOURCES: As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support and we are so excited because we love them. If you do make any purchases there please do us a favor and shop through our link www.macys.com/bettertogether. Even if you don’t purchase anything on the page, just starting through that link will give us some credit and it really helps us. Thank you all!
416. How to Survive Toxicity at Work & Get Through Creative Blocks with Director Becky Read
‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas' is now one of Better Together’s new favorite documentaries and thanks to our amazing producer Kelsey, we were able to snag the director herself for an interview! Becky Read is a brilliant Emmy-nominated director however, her success hasn’t come without its hardships. From overcoming creative blocks to preventing burn out, she shares a lot of valuable advice on how she maintains a healthy, work-life balance. Plus, she reveals some BTS secrets, how the stars were off-screen and even discloses the crazy stories she has from set (like how someone drove through a carwash with a Christmas tree attached to it?!) RESOURCES: Watch ‘Twas The Fight Before Christmas on Apple TV now: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/twas-the-fight-before-christmas/
415. Surviving and Thriving Through Grief with JoAnna Garcia Swisher
You may know JoAnna Garcia Swisher from her role as Sam in “Are You Afraid of The Dark?” or Cheyenne in “Reba” or most recently, Maddie Townsend from Netflix’s “Sweet Magnolias,” but in our interview we see a different side of the actress. Maria and the star sit down and discuss their shared experience of losing a parent, or in JoAnna’s case two parents and a grandparent, during COVID and reveal what helped them get through the grief.
414. The Truth About Living in LA, Our Craziest Celebrity Interactions & Maria’s Untold Industry Stories + A Proven Technique To Release Anger
Heal Squad, we present to you our latest Better Together segment “Ask Maria Mondays” where Maria answers YOUR questions! For all of you “Ask the Manager Mondays” fans out there, we are on the verge of getting canceled so if you want us back on air, make sure to mention that in your reviews ;) Today is jam packed with lessons, so get your notebooks out. The proven, simple technique Maria’s uses to release anger. The one thing Maria did that she accredits all of her success to. The “easy” one-liner you can use to stand up to a bully. People come into your life for this reason. What to ask yourself when you are on the verge of quitting. How to deal with grief on the days it just hits harder. On a lighter note, Maria almost threw up next to Al Rocker on “The Today Show”? Kelsey is dating One Direction heartthrob Niall Horan?! Maria saw which international super star’s bare butt?!? All of that and more on today’s episode!
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 52: How Shame Blocks Dreams & Why Anger May Open Them
Here's why you wrongly 'explain' your side of the story. Here's why you wrongly 'explain' your true life dreams and goals. Here's why you shouldn't ever do, either. Here's why your explaining is you negotiating and why you shouldn't do that, either. Here's how anger can be the catalyst to remedy. Here's one reason suicides occur. Here's the sacrifice you make for acceptance. Here's a method to apply when you have a lot to do yet feel too overwhelmed. Here's the 90 day rule to apply when de-hoarding. Here's the 'back to one' process before sleep to insure a better morning. Here's to 'the minimalists' and the 'Daily Stoic.' Here's to why 'Ask the Manager Mondays' was launched and why it has been cancelled. Here's to all of us who try but never know why. Here's emulating one of those old TV series where the character travels town to town, helping others, searching for greater things may be a fine option. Listen through for RGF bonus material. Bye Betches.
413. This New Life-Improvement Resource will Change Your Life
On today’s episode, Maria sits down with the team to talk about her new website www.mariamenounos.com!!! She shares what you can expect and how the site will serve as a resource for you to come to for tools and advice on how to improve in all areas of life. We have so many shows and we know that it can be hard to absorb all of the amazing lessons we learn from our experts, which is why we have pulled the biggest takeaways from each episode and compiled them in blog form. Maria will also be consistently blogging about her newest favorite lifestyle and fashion finds, so keep an eye out for those! Lastly, Maria shares her latest Macy’s obsessions! As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support and we are so excited because we love them! Please support us by using our link if you do make any purchases on the site. It really helps us! www.macys.com/bettertogether
412. Astrologist On The February 2022 Retrograde
What major world event is happening to the U.S. this month? Mercury is in retrograde, what does that mean for you? What happens to life after death? All of these questions and more are answered in part 2 of our interview with world-renowned astrologer and psychic medium Jessica Lanyadoo. And as a bonus, she even reads Maria’s chart on the show… you don’t want to miss it! RESOURCES: Podcast: Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-of-a-podcast-astrology-advice-with-jessica-lanyadoo/id1422483488 Website: www.lovelanyadoo.com IG: @ jessica_lanyadoo
411. The Difference Between Intuition and Anxiety Explained by Psychic Medium and Astrologer Jessica Lanyadoo
Today we chat with world-renowned Astrologer and Psychic Medium Jessica Lanyadoo about HOW to lean into your psychic abilities, refine your intuition and THEN we will be talking about what the next couple of months look like astrologically … and Maria might even get a reading… you don’t want to miss it. RESOURCES: HOST OF Ghost of a Podcast: Astrology & Advice with Jessica Lanyadoo - on Apple Podcast Website: www.lovelanyadoo.com IG: @ jessica_lanyadoo
Ask the Manager Mondays: Ep 3 Work Hard, Relax Hard
Why is it easier to uphold promises to others instead of ourselves? What is mental violence? What are self fulfilling prophecies and how do we manifest them. When is shame a good thing? When did Maria know she 'made it' and what's the REAL story behind her getting there. Why work hard play hard may be a myth? What is the best natural remedy for preventing disease and prolonging life? Why focus on process over results creates wins and why focus on goals creates losses and how habits make up the process? Announcements on the new MariaMenounos.com, a Sunday show and our PSA movie to win the war on drugs must be produced by the Better Together Players.
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 51: The Power Behind Honoring Addictions
When the people that matter mind and when to pay no mind to those that don't. When farmers lecture pigs. When you value process over results. When addictions help you. When working less does more. When you do half the work for your therapist. When the rules of the game are harder for some. When you make time as important as currency. When you spend more time to suss game peep game then get love bombed and ghosted. When West Elm Caleb, or any Hinge guy, makes you a playlist. When Johnny Thunder replaces Ava Max on days you don't feel like a #Kween. Bye Betches. #johnnythunders
410. Change Your Reality Through Thought
Our thoughts control our reality? Today Maria shares what she learned from the course “The Formula” by Dr. Joe Dispenza, a man who literally healed his back with his mind when doctors said he would need surgery if he ever wanted to walk again. Maria is early in his course but what she learned thus far has relieved her life-long TMJ and subsided her security fears. For anyone looking to change their negative thought patterns, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: The Better Together Macy’s Link: www.macys.com/bettertogether Listen to Joe’s episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQmlDAzm_NA Check out “The Formula” here: https://drjoedispenza.com/products/the-formula-online-course-by-dr-joe-dispenza
409. Tips on How To Pull Yourself Out Of Depression and Tools on How To Cope with Daily Anxiety with Jay Glazer
In this vulnerable episode, TV personality and sports reporter Jay opens up about his own anxiety, admitting that he has a panic attack every time he is on TV. We learn more about his mental health journey and the tools he’s picked up along the way that allow him to cope with the daily stresses that come with depression, or “the gray” as Jay calls it, as well as how to find success in any industry. He reveals the one thing you can do to guarantee success, how you can start to heal your younger self, the blueprint for greatness, how to reach out for help, his 3 methods to alleviate mental darkness and so much more. We hope this helps and if it does, please share with someone who could benefit. RESOURCES: You can buy his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unbreakable-Jay-Glazer/dp/0063062852 IG: @jayglazer
408. Brooke Shields on Growing Up in the Spotlight, Embracing Aging and Finally Feeling Empowered
On today’s show we have actress, model, entrepreneur and mother Brooke Shields. Ever since her acting debut at 11 months old, she has lived her entire life in the spotlight. She shares what it was like growing up in the public eye, reveals how she got through the media scrutiny, and opens up about how she really feels about that infamous Barbara Walters interview. Brooke also talks about her own insecurities and what helped her stop comparing herself to others. Why just because you are able to do everything, doesn’t mean you should. Her tips on parenting. And how she is embracing her age instead of running from it, and how you can too! In September 2021, Brooke launched her own digital wellness brand “Beginning Is Now” which creates a supportive space for women over 40, inspiring women of every age to live their fullest lives on their own terms! RESOURCES: Website: www.beginningisnow.com IG: @brookeshields Click here to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts :) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-together-with-maria-menounos/id1320060107
Ask the Manager Mondays Ep.2: Regret vs. Failure
And...how role models fit into your journey? How you maintain New Year goals? How you pursue dreams over 50? How rich kids have it? How to create work-home boundaries? How to maintain a work-life balance when pursuing dreams? Most importantly, how Better Together is considering reviving the 80's war on drugs, shooting a PSA set in high school, starring BT Players Maria Menounos, Kelsey Meyer, Pooja Nayyar as students, where, in the end, they unite to perform as a music group in order to summarize and share all the valuable lessons they learned? Just when you think we have all the answers, you change the questions. Ask the Manager and you shall receive...answers as well as a show transcript and a signed 8x10, too, IF you have a self addressed stamped envelope.
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 50!! + Work-Scam Balance
The cost of being grateful. The three ways to break up with a friend. The truth about waking sleepwalkers and raising awareness to those who lack self-awareness. The truth over when the truth is not the best option. The technique to employ before any act of giving. The same technique to employ when dealing with narcissists, criminals and enemies. The four word technique to employ against bosses or anyone else who disagrees that Friday is your day. The practice of comedy defiance and the fact that Cinderella isn't the only one to attend Balls. Kelsey attended a Military Ball in college, Keven attended a Soccer Ball in high school, Poojah never attended a ball and the RGF Ball will be 'ah-mazing' but who's got the biggest balls of them all? Shuffle off to Buffalo and stay #Krisp. Bye Betches. #Kweenz
407. What Is Personal Branding, Why It Is So Important & How To Create Yours Today with Business Development Coach Priscilla Presley
Today, Co-Founder of The Forward Female, a coaching and creative agency for female entrepreneurs, Priscilla Presley is on the show to talk about our rebrand and Maria’s new website! Priscilla and her team gave Maria’s and Better Together’s brands a makeover and she shares what you can expect to come, particularly with Maria’s site (which will launch with all of the updates on Feb. 1)! We also discuss what a personal brand is, why you need one and the best way to create it. Priscilla shares how she was able to pivot during the pandemic and successfully transform her in-person business into a global online community in just one weekend. Lastly, Maria reveals the one Macy’s that we all need. We learn a lot on today’s episode, Heal Squad! We hope you enjoy. RESOURCES: Website: forwardfemale.com/ For anyone interested in their services, you can reach out here: [email protected] IG: www.instagram.com/forwardfemale/ Please use our Macy’s URL when shopping on the site!: www.macys.com/bettertogether
406. How to Break Up with Your Friends and How Friendships Affect Health with Erin Falconer
“How To Break Up With Your Friends" author Erin Falconer joins the Heal Squad to share the starting link between your friendships and your productivity. The existence and handling of 'legacy friendships.' The need to examine invites: is your attendance at that kid bday party, baby or bridal shower 'meaningful'? How 50% of those with fewer social connections experience this. How you are the co-creator of your friendship problems. How cutting toxic friends off is only step one and how this second step is even more important. How friends not showing up may be more on you and the best means to communicate with friends. We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: Link to Erin’s new book “How To Break Up With Your Friends: Finding Meaning, Connection and Boundaries in Modern Friendships” : https://www.amazon.com/How-Break-Your-Friends-Friendships-ebook/dp/B096NH11Z3 Erin’s Instagram: @erinfalconer Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-together-with-maria-menounos/id1320060107
405. Barbara Corcoran on How She Created Her Business Empire + Her Secrets To Success
Business mogul, Shark Tank star and budding TikToker Barbara Corcoran joins us on the show today to teach YOU how to succeed in business! How to start your business the right way. Why the “down and dirty” approach trumps the “intelligent” approach. How you can determine if a business will be successful with just 2 questions. Why business school is not necessary. The one thing you should be looking for when hiring people. The key to getting over rejection. Why your biggest drawback may actually be your superpower. And who Barbara thinks was the best celebrity shark (PS - it is NOT who you would think)... RESOURCES: IG: @barbaracorcoran Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-unusual-with-barbara-corcoran/id1378685290
Ask The Manager Mondays Ep. 1: The Simple Trick To Getting Out Of A Funk & How To Deal With Jealous People
Heal Squad, brace yourselves. You've endured Regular guy Fridays and Pot luck Saturdays but are you ready for “Ask The Manager Mondays?” Kev steps in and channels Dana Hersey's old show from Boston's WSBK ch. 38 by answering YOUR questions. How do you get out of a funk? How can you overcome seasonal depression? How do you find patience when you’re ready for a big move, but lack the means? How do you deal with jealous people, or as the cool kids say, what do you do when someone is totally jelly donuts? Is regret worse than failure? You’ll have to wait until next Monday for that answer. Is this the first and last episode of “Ask The Manager Mondays”? That’s up to you! Let us know if you like it and if you do, maybe this will become a permanent part of Better Together…
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 49: The Power of Detachment
How most people are too rooted in beliefs to ever see the truth. How the truth won't exonerate you when dealing with narcissists - or their followers. Why sometimes followers of narcissists deserve your empathy. When and who to share the truth with. How swearing less, impacts more. How @theMinimalists, @DailyStoics and @StevenBartlett share the same secret to overcome traumas.. When your bosses yell at you over the phone, mute yourself, stick your tongue out and twerk to Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke's performance. When you want to be inspired to not care what others think, watch the performance again! Talking RGF Forgiveness Tour '22, update on our 'How to Build Your Throne in a Sea of Kweenz' upcoming RGF book deal, Junkie Outward Bound, Fun Boy Island and knowing that when you're backed against the wall, Comedy Must Rule. Bye Betches. Stay #Krisp.
404. Can You Actually Find Love Online Dating? Plus The Biggest Fashion Drawback You Never Knew You Had
Shop Maria’s Macys Faves: http://macys.com/bettertogether The online dating craze is in full swing as apps up their game with new features that can lead to…uh…some cringe worthy voice messages. Luckily, our producer Kelsey saves said messages so we can play them for the Heal Squad ;) Maria shares what you need to do to find success in online dating. She reveals how her and Keven have created and sustained a healthy partnership after 23 years. We talk why the time in your life when you got the most compliments on your fashion is drastically hurting you now. And lastly, we share our newest obsession and sponsor Macy’s and how they have the shopping service that you will no longer be able to live without. As you know Heal Squad, Macy’s has come on to support the show and we are so excited because we love them! If you do decide to make any purchases from Maria’s picks, please do so using our link. It really helps us! http://macys.com/bettertogether
403. Tapping Into The World Of Power Animals & How To Use Them As Your Spirit Guide
Alyson Charles, also known as Rock-Star Shaman, is a world-leading author, teacher, medium and shaman who is called to bring sacred rituals and shamanic teachings to the mainstream in powerfully unique ways. Alyson has shared shamanic journeys for audiences larger than 15,000 and was the resident energy guru for the world's top wellness platform. In part 2 of our interview, Alyson reveals how she actually co-wrote her new book “Animal Power: 100 Animals To Energize Your Life And Awaken Your Soul” with animal spirits. She then discusses how we can all tap into our animal guides and call to them in times of confusion or when we are in need of guidance. Alyson even does a live reading for Maria and shares which animals came through for her, and what they revealed about her life... This is a powerful one and we hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: Order Alyson’s new book: https://www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower Website: https://www.alysoncharles.com/ IG: @iamalysoncharles
402. What Is Shamanism, How To Start Your Spiritual Journey & What To Expect During Your Awakening with Rock-Star Shaman Alyson Charles
Alyson Charles, also known as Rock-Star Shaman, is a world-leading author, teacher, medium and shaman who is called to bring sacred rituals and shamanic teachings to the mainstream in powerfully unique ways. Alyson has shared shamanic journeys for audiences larger than 15,000 and was the resident energy guru for the world's top wellness platform. In part 1 of our interview with Alyson, she talks about her own spiritual awakening and journey to shamanism, and how you can discover that path for yourself as well. For anyone who is looking to tap into their spirituality, this episode is for you! RESOURCES: Order Alyson’s new book: https://www.alysoncharles.com/animalpower Website: https://www.alysoncharles.com/ IG: @iamalysoncharles
401. Toxic Friendships: How To Let Go Of Them & What To Expect When You Move on
You are consciously trying to improve yourself and your life. As a result, you get pushback from people you're close to. On today’s episode, we talk about how those around you react to your growth. How many only learn to adjust, rather than change and how that can be okay. How you may be too available. How you must go where you're celebrated not tolerated. How some around you are jealous of the work you're doing and unwilling to do it themselves. How great spirits always get opposition from mediocre minds. How your happiness is always directly related to your peer group. How proximity can maintain some friendships. How this may be the episode to replay and share!
Regular Guy Friday Ep. 48: The Proven Means to Stop Consuming
Romper, bomper, stomper boo, Regular Guys and Gals tell me do! On this RGF: THIS is the reason we over-consume and THIS is the proven means to stop. THIS way of consuming makes you sad. THIS way brings you joy. THIS untold truth about human beings brings you peace. THIS technique to employ when arguing. THIS is what true power looks like. THIS is why you must be angry and THIS is what to do after that. THIS is the non cheugy way to do peace sign selfies, THIS is the real reason the Fonz jumped the shark and THIS just in: the American F Machine, @stephenlemieuxphoto, is heading to work on @Fboyisland. OMG is right. Happy Friday, betches.
400. How To Transform Your Weakness into Your Greatest Strength
How many of you feel like you’ve lived in fight or flight your whole life? Maria has and always considered this to be one of her weaknesses. What if we told you that you could transform that weakness, and any you feel you have, into your greatest strengths? Maria teaches us how to do just that in today’s episode. Hint - it is MUCH easier than you think to do so! We hope you enjoy.
399. The 7 Mindset Changes To Achieve Lasting Weight Loss with Dr. Gary Foster
Today we are chatting with the Chief Scientific Officer at WW, formerly Weight Watchers International, Dr. Gary Foster about health and wellness for the New Year. For those looking to lose weight and keep it off, THIS is the episode for you! He reveals, with scientific backing, the key to achieve lasting weight loss. Trust us, it is not what you think. Lastly, Maria shares her own journey and explains the steps she took to lose 40 pounds! RESOURCES: His book, The Shift 7 Powerful Mindset Changes for Lasting Weight Loss is out NOW!! Link: https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Powerful-Mindset-Changes-Lasting/dp/1250277752 Twitter: @DrGaryFoster
398. The White Lotus’s Brittany O’Grady on How to Step Into Your Own Power and Deal with Bullies
On today’s show, Maria sits down for one of our most vulnerable interviews to date with The White Lotus star Brittany O’Grady. She reveals, for the first time ever, her struggles with body-image issues. Brittany also discusses her experiences with bullying, both growing up and in the industry, and shares what helped her heal. We learn why pain and suffering are actually happening FOR you. And lastly, Maria reminds us that you have the power to use your voice and own your power.
397. The No Pressure Guide to New Year's Resolutions
Feel like you've failed at 2022 before it's even started? Haven't got a handle on what you wanna do or accomplish? Here's why that's a good thing. Why you can be more productive by doing less. Why YouTube Yoga Nidra may be THE cure for anxiety. Why alcohol tastes better, the less you drink it and when it tastes best in your 20's. Why you cant always do it alone and why life organizer friends and professionals are worth it. Why Miley Cyrus is amazing hosting New Year's Eve celebrations.