684. Maria Menounos: Stop Waiting to be Rescued, Start Taking Your Power Back

Are you constantly beating yourself up over past and present issues? Do you struggle with self esteem? Do you feel that celebrating yourself is an act of conceit? Are you waiting to be rescued from crisis, toxic situations or even your life? Maria is right there with you.  On this episode of Heal Squad, Maria shares vulnerable moments, insights and lessons regarding self-compassion, negative self-talk, self empowerment, waiting to be rescued and envisioning the life you desire. Maria offers advice (and proof) on the power of self-affirmations including her work with Mel Robbins, how to implement 'the High Five Habit' into your routine and other transformational practices.   Mel Robbins high-fiving technique, Ester Hicks and teachings on self love and affirmations  External inspiration and guidance are valuable BUT true transformation comes from within The impact of, and how to implement, self-affirmations  Stop Waiting to be Rescued: the liberating feeling of reclaiming personal power and making conscious choices. Mel Robbins' book, Maria's own failures and struggles, clearing negative thoughts, beliefs that hold back progress  Movies and society lead us to seek external validation, rather than trust ourselves. Challenging negative self-talk and envisioning the life you desire. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos/id1320060107 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kXrmaNDQQ4i6prZe6LO89?si=2J2jLRd3RUedGPBgpVLrnQ HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: www.macys.com/healsquad Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad?utm_med 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 Mariamenounos.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 expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. 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.