The Power of Perseverance - Maria Menounos

Dave Asprey

Mar 26, 2024

Episode description

In this profound episode, Maria Menounos shares her journey through significant health challenges, including a brain tumor and diabetes, and how she emerged more resilient and health focused. Renowned for her vibrant career in entertainment and now as a wellness advocate, Maria delves into the transformative power of facing mortality, redefining medicine, and leveraging biohacking to enhance her life. She gives actionable advice for those looking to preserve their health while pursuing their dreams and the importance of aligning career success with personal well-being. 

(00:00:01) - Maria's resilience through her health battles 

(00:03:29) - How health challenges can redefine life's purpose 

(00:14:18) - Yoga Nidra and the shift from anxiety to empowerment 

(00:23:25) - The importance of biohacking in Maria's recovery 

(00:34:16) - Sunlight and its underrated health benefits 

(00:47:30) - The rise of biohacking technologies and their accessibility 



Sponsors 

BiOptimizers | Go to www.bioptimizers.com/Dave for 10% off 

Timeline | Go to www.TimelineNutrition.com/Dave to get 10% off your first order 



Resources 

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books  

Heal Squad: https://www.healsquad.com/ 

Maria Menounos Instagram: @mariamenounos 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode description

In this profound episode, Maria Menounos shares her journey through significant health challenges, including a brain tumor and diabetes, and how she emerged more resilient and health focused. Renowned for her vibrant career in entertainment and now as a wellness advocate, Maria delves into the transformative power of facing mortality, redefining medicine, and leveraging biohacking to enhance her life. She gives actionable advice for those looking to preserve their health while pursuing their dreams and the importance of aligning career success with personal well-being. 

(00:00:01) - Maria's resilience through her health battles 

(00:03:29) - How health challenges can redefine life's purpose 

(00:14:18) - Yoga Nidra and the shift from anxiety to empowerment 

(00:23:25) - The importance of biohacking in Maria's recovery 

(00:34:16) - Sunlight and its underrated health benefits 

(00:47:30) - The rise of biohacking technologies and their accessibility 



Sponsors 

BiOptimizers | Go to www.bioptimizers.com/Dave for 10% off 

Timeline | Go to www.TimelineNutrition.com/Dave to get 10% off your first order 



Resources 

Dave Asprey’s NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books  

Heal Squad: https://www.healsquad.com/ 

Maria Menounos Instagram: @mariamenounos 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Trust instincts when exploring new therapies

When deciding whether to try new therapies like hyperbaric or ozone treatments, Maria listens to her gut feeling and works with a trusted naturopath. If something doesn’t feel right, she waits for more information or skips it, even if it's popular.

Find gratitude in health challenges to discover purpose

Both Dave and Maria shared that facing health challenges can be terrifying, but trying to find gratitude or meaning in tough times helped them heal and move forward. They emphasized not letting illness define you, but using it to discover purpose or help others.

Utilize meditation to transform anxiety and health outcomes

Maria described how Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditation practices helped her overcome crippling anxiety in just three days and even helped her manifest positive outcomes for her health. Meditation, especially with guided visualization, can have powerful effects on your mood and possibly your body.

Listen to your body's intuition for health decisions

Maria and Dave stressed the importance of tuning into your own instincts when deciding on treatments or supplements. Sometimes your body gives a clear 'yes' or 'no' feeling before your mind catches up, and learning to listen to these signals can help guide your health choices.

Experience deep restoration with Yoga Nidra meditation

Maria found Yoga Nidra meditation to be more restorative than naps and a great entry point for people who struggle with other meditation styles. She recommends it for deep relaxation and resetting the mind and body.

Prioritize health over work and social demands

Both hosts urge listeners to prioritize their health above work, social demands, or even family obligations. They warn that sacrificing health for success when you're young often leads to bigger problems later, and getting your health back is harder than keeping it.

Leverage support systems to accelerate recovery

Having a supportive family and friends made a big difference in Maria’s healing journey. Feeling cared for and not alone can speed up recovery, both physically and emotionally.

Address unique health stressors faced by modern women

Maria discussed how modern women face more stress due to juggling work, family, and maintaining appearances, often without support. She also noted that environmental toxins, blue light, and synthetic hormones may impact women’s health more than we realize.

Prioritize early bedtimes and morning sunlight for better health

Maria suggests that young people can dramatically improve long-term health by going to bed early, getting morning sunlight, and limiting blue light at night. These habits help your body make hormones that allow you to sleep better and can prevent future health problems.

Personalize supplement intake based on individual needs

Dave takes a large number of supplements daily, while Maria prefers to only take what she feels is absolutely needed, like magnesium. They both agree there’s no one-size-fits-all: experiment and stick with what makes you feel good, and use professional guidance when needed.

Prioritize morning sun and grounding for enhanced health and energy

Both hosts agreed that getting morning sun, grounding (barefoot outside), and avoiding too much artificial light are simple but powerful ways to boost health and energy. Maria makes sunrise and sunset exposure a daily priority, often without sunscreen, to help her body function better.

Incorporate biohacks like red light therapy and cold plunges for daily longevity

Maria uses a variety of biohacks including full-body red light therapy, infrared sauna, cold plunges, a trampoline for fascia, methylene blue, sunrise light exposure, and ice face baths. These tools are part of her routine for healing and feeling her best.

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