1112. Are You Missing the Signs? Light, Cholesterol & Fingernail Health Explained
Hey Heal Squad! Today’s episode is a powerful reminder that our bodies are speaking to us, the only catch is… only if we know how to listen. Maria and Dr. Alison dive into a fascinating new cancer breakthrough that uses near-infrared light to dissolve tumors without chemo or surgery, and what it tells us about the role of light in healing every part of the body.
They unpack how light exposure, cholesterol levels, and hormone balance are deeply connected, and why many of us are getting the wrong message about “high cholesterol.” You’ll learn why sunlight is more than just vitamin D, and how it actually fuels your body’s hormone production and cellular repair.
PLUS, Maria shares the story behind a lung cancer diagnosis that started with a fingernail change, and why your hands might be revealing more about your health than you think. From nail polish to nail shape to the light you’re absorbing (or not), these small signs could be your body’s biggest red flags… you don’t want to miss this one!
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HEADLINES & RESOURCES:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14803131/cancer-breakthrough-doctors-zap-tumors-without-chemo.html
https://people.com/fingernails-clue-lung-cancer-symptoms-11736846
https://people.com/chiropractor-tears-neck-artery-cracking-11750504
https://people.com/bindi-irwin-misses-steve-irwin-gala-medical-emergency-11732642
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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Heal in 10: Why Super Agers Drink Red Wine (& What It Does to Your Gut) w/ Dr. Steven Gundry
Hey, Heal Squad! This Heal in 10 is a quick but powerful gut health lesson with Dr. Steven Gundry! He breaks down the real reason red wine might actually be good for your gut, and it’s not because of the alcohol. He dives into research on how fermented beverages (like wine and champagne!) may increase microbiome diversity and lower inflammation markers.
We also explore the surprising science behind postbiotics, like butyrate, and why these fermentation byproducts could be the missing link in your gut healing journey. Dr. Gundry even explains why happy hour habits might be doing more harm than good, and how traditional cultures do it differently. Tune in!
Don’t forget to listen to our FULL episodes with Dr. Steven Gundry:
Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1110-why-you-have-gut-problems-the-truth-about/id1320060107?i=1000716472001
Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1109-the-1-way-to-fix-a-leaky-gut-feel-better-fast/id1320060107?i=1000716300495
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DR. STEVEN GUNDRY RESOURCES:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstevengundry/
Website: https://gundrymd.com/
Book: https://go.shopmy.us/p-20785958
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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The Sunday Set Up Ep. 14: Travel Tips You Need For Your Next Trip!
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Heal Squad’s The Sunday Set Up—your weekly dose of life lessons to launch the week ahead.
This week we explore what happens when you stop watching other people’s stories and finally start living your own. When your life is in motion, dreams take a back seat—because you're already living one.
We also share our favorite Regular Guy Travel Tips to help you stay healthy and grounded on the go. From pistachios and clothing misters to packing cubes vs. roll-and-go—this is your travel survival guide.
PLUS, we're giving away two vintage Hankscraft cool mist humidifiers! Want one? Text 351-251-2511 and let us know you're a Sunday Set Up fan.
Remember, health starts with presence. Purpose begins when you stop escaping and start engaging—with your own life.
Have a great week, Heal Squad!
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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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Regular Guy Friday Ep. 229: Love, Leather, and the Lessons That Stick
It’s Friday and we fooled them again. We made it through another week to bring you a new edition of Regular Guy Friday—this time from the back rooms of Boston to the dungeons of self-reflection.
We talk the power of sending spontaneous messages of love and gratitude, why the work never really ends, and how even the weirdest jobs can shape your story. There’s the guy who knew the stock market but collected cans, the dungeon manager with the Jeopardy answers, and the regular guy caught between two worlds—Hollywood dreams and carne grit.
We dig into how crucial it is to follow your passions, the power of sending spontaneous messages of love and gratitude, how nothing’s forever, and why that’s strangely freeing. It’s all subject to change—and that might be the most reliable truth of all.
RGF Bonus: The great “comfy cuff” invention and why the love toy store might just have been a better classroom than any Ivy League.
Happy Friday. Bye Betches.
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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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1111. Seasonal Eating 101: How to Get the MOST Nutritional Value From What You Eat w/ Elissa Goodman
Hey, Heal Squad! This week we’re bringing back a fan-favorite episode with holistic nutritionist and cancer survivor Elissa Goodman, because who doesn’t need a little seasonal reset?
Elissa walks us through how eating with the seasons can help your body detox naturally, balance your hormones, and give your gut a much-needed break. She breaks down why we crave certain foods at different times of the year, how to time your meals to support digestion, and what most people get wrong about cleanses.
PLUS, she shares her exact healing protocol for bouncing back from burnout, how she emotionally detoxes, and why slowing down is one of the most underrated wellness tools out there. This is the perfect episode to get back on track this season!
Part 2 with Elissa Goodman https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/842-a-holistic-guide-to-detoxifying-your-life-w/id1320060107?i=1000650592926
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ELISSA GOODMAN RESOURCES:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elissagoodman/?hl=en
Website: https://elissagoodman.com/
EG Kitchen Cleanses: https://elissagoodman.com/product-category/eg-kitchen-cleanses/
Recipes: https://elissagoodman.com/category/recipes/
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.
Your go-to, daily podcast for taking control of your health. Hosted by Maria Menounos, 2x New York Times bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and global leader in health. After surviving a brain tumor, pancreatic cancer, developing diabetes, battling infertility, and caregiving for her mother during her own fight with a brain tumor, Maria turned her personal health journey into the fuel that is changing how the world approaches health for the better.
She brings together the top experts, thought leaders and inspiring healing stories to create a space for health exploration.
Whatever health journey you’re on, we’re here to guide you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and take a proactive role in your physical, emotional, and spiritual health—because healing is possible and it happens here.
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