2024-12-04
41 分钟Burnout isn’t a holiday tradition, and joy shouldn’t be seasonal. In Part 2 of our conversation with Achieng Agutu—TV host, confidence queen, and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie—we’re getting real about how to protect your peace, especially during the chaos of the holidays. Achieng shares her journey from saying yes to everything to setting boundaries that honor her time, energy, and well-being. She opens up about creating holiday joy by focusing on what truly matters. Whether it’s managing tricky family dynamics or carving out “pockets of peace” in your day, Achieng’s insights will help you approach the season with more confidence and less stress. Make this month the one that you reclaim your time, energy, and joy! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: "The holidays are what you make them." Joy doesn’t have to come from grand gestures. Small acts like decorating your space or volunteering can transform your holiday experience by focusing on what brings you genuine happiness. "No is a complete sentence." Saying no without guilt is essential for protecting your energy during the season. Setting boundaries helps prevent burnout and makes room for the things that truly matter. Creating pockets of peace. Carve out small, intentional moments in your day—like a quiet morning walk or journaling—to recharge and bring clarity. These rituals help you stay centered even during busy or stressful times. -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Nanit: https://www.nanit.com/ use promo code: DREAM20 for 20% off your first order Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off Achieng Agutu’s Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noordinarynoire/?hl=en 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 and 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.