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Toronto Star
05-08-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
SUCCESS® Magazine's Media Issue Hits Newsstands
DALLAS, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, SUCCESS® magazine revealed Maria Menounos, Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist and wellness entrepreneur of Heal Squad x Maria Menounos, on the cover of its September/October 2025 issue. Dubbed the Media issue, the magazine's exclusive content is highlighting influential media professionals across news, television, and social media, who are using their platforms to spark meaningful conversation and create content that drives impact in business and personal development. 'Producing brilliant media content and setting the standard for new and creative innovative forms of communication, the media industry is empowering audiences and accelerating entertainment,' says Kerrie Lee Brown, editor-in-chief and VP Publishing of SUCCESS® Enterprises. 'I had the opportunity to sit down with Maria Menounos, a multihyphenate media star balancing wellness, ambition, and passion. We discussed her dynamic career as an entrepreneur, journalist, and mom—and how she has shared her vulnerable yet courageous health journey while continuously uplifting entertainment while staying true to her core values.'
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maria Menounos and YouTuber Rebecca Zamolo Get Candid About Feeling Connected to Their Babies in Surrogacy (Exclusive)
Maria Menounos and YouTuber Rebecca Zamolo have a candid conversation about the struggles of surrogacy in an upcoming episode of the journalist's podcast "Heal Squad" Menounos welcomed her baby daughter Athena via surrogacy, while Zamolo is expecting her second baby, her first via surrogacy Menounos shared her honest thoughts about connecting with her daughter after welcoming her with a surrogateMaria Menounos and YouTuber Rebecca Zamolo are getting candid about surrogacy. In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE ahead of the Wednesday, June 11 episode of Menounos' podcast Heal Squad, the actress, 47, spoke with the YouTuber in an honest conversation about the difficulties of surrogacy. Menounos, who welcomed her daughter Athena in June 2023 via surrogacy, was asked by Zamolo, who is currently expecting her second baby but her first via surrogacy, if she had difficulty connecting to her daughter after she was born. "So my question is, was it hard for you to feel a connection? Because for me, the first pregnancy, I felt every kick, every movement. I felt prepared, not prepared but like it had been nine months in the making," Zamolo begins. "I was nesting, I was feeling like this human was coming," she continues. "But in this one with surrogacy, I forget what week we're on, and all of a sudden, the baby's coming. I worry that I'm not going to feel the connection. How did that feel, the day you had her?' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a lengthy response, Menounos recounts how she felt just before welcoming her daughter, noting that things might be different for her because she wasn't able to carry a pregnancy. "But I was really lucky. Kim Kardashian really helped me on this journey because it's really scary to give up control to do all of this, to have somebody else carrying your child," Menounos said. "And she was so chill about everything that she made me more chill about everything because I saw that it worked." She went on to say that she did things like record her voice for her surrogate to play to her belly, in the hopes that her daughter would become familiar with her voice. "And then, yeah it's weird. Time just flies and you're like, 'Okay, we're getting close.' And then when it was time to get close, they lived in Wisconsin," explained Menounos. "So we had to go to Wisconsin and we were on baby watch for like three weeks because we thought she was coming early and then she just really enjoyed the womb and stayed a little longer." "And then when it came to the day, I'll never forget. My husband woke me up and he's like, 'It's time.' And I'm like, 'Wait. What?' " Menounos remembered. "You know when you wake up from the dead and you're just like, 'I don't even know where I am and now you're telling me we're having a baby?' I was just literally spinning in a circle, didn't even know what to do or where to go." She explained that even though she's been preparing for so long to welcome her daughter, when the actual day came, it almost didn't feel real. When her daughter was born, she was still in her embryonic sac, which Menounos says is "very, very rare." "I watched her come out. They peeled it off of her. And so they say that those babies have a vision that nobody has. They see things no one can see. It's really special," she says. "And so I grabbed her, with a little towel, with a little blanket thingy, and I had her on my chest instantly. And it was unbelievable. And I just kept kissing her and telling her I loved her, and it was so. I mean, it was like part shocking, part joy, part just like. I don't know how to explain it." After doing skin-to-skin and taking her daughter out in the sun for the first time, Menounos let her surrogate carry her for a minute. "But it was really special, and I don't think I could be more connected to her. But I also don't know any better," says Menounos. "So I have to leave space for the fact that you have had the other experience. And I know Khloé Kardashian's talked about it and said she didn't feel it. Did you hear that? So I'm sure that scared you.' 'Yeah, you know there's not a lot of people that talk about the surrogacy, so definitely,' Zamolo responds. Menounos continued to say that her best piece of advice is to just focus on feeling grateful rather than spiraling about any fears you might have. "So I mean, the best thing I could say is just try to release any of those fears because ... and if you can just stay in gratitude, they say that fear and gratitude can't live in the same space," Menounos explained. "So if just stay in gratitude — you're having a baby. It's a miracle. And just stay focused on that." "Imagine how good that feels, whereas the fears of 'Am I going to be connected?' Now you're also potentially manifesting more of that because you're staying in that vibration," she continued. "So just stay in this vibration as much as you can because it's your son. Or your daughter, whatever it is, I don't know. It's your baby. And you're going to foster that connection and you're going to be close no matter what. So. That's my thought.' Read the original article on People
New York Post
06-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
‘Bachelorette' alum Hannah Brown reveals ‘shock' health condition
Hannah Brown is getting candid on her health journey. The reality star, 30, revealed on Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with a double uterus. During a conversation on Maria Menounos' 'Heal Squad' podcast, Brown detailed her condition, which is 'present at birth in some women,' per the Mayo Clinic. Advertisement The clinic noted that 'in a female fetus, the uterus starts out as two small tubes. As the fetus grows, the tubes typically join to create one larger, hollow organ. This organ is the uterus.' 7 Hannah Brown and Maria Menunous. @healsquad/Instagram 7 Hannah Brown opens up about her health. @healsquad/Instagram Advertisement The site also stated that women who have a double uterus can still have successful pregnancies. 'I'm not at the place where I'm ready to have children and I didn't want to have another thing to add stress but I have a double uterus and I've never been told that until this,' Brown confessed to Menounos, 46. 'I haven't done the exploratory surgery to kind of figure out exactly what is going on but there is some risk maybe when I'm ready to have children.' 7 Hannah Brown on Maria Menunous's podcast. 7 Hannah Brown and Maria Menunous discuss her health diagnosis on the 'Heal Squad' podcast. @healsquad/Instagram Advertisement 'It looks like they're attached in some way,' she added. 'So it's just like a split. She's going to have to figure out is one bigger than the other? Can one hold a baby? Which one is better? It's a whole thing.' Brown admitted that she has so much 'going on' at the moment that it isn't the right time to dive deeper into her diagnosis. 'I don't need to be stressing about that right now,' the reality star went on, noting that her doctor told her that by 30 she needs to start having some things planned out like freezing her eggs. 7 Hannah Brown on 'The Bachelorette.' ABC via Getty Images Advertisement 'I'm getting married this year,' Brown said. 'I will get right on that right after. It can complicate things. There have been cases of people getting having double uterus' and having babies and being perfectly fine.' 'But it was definitely a shock,' she noted. 'A double uterus is not a good thing to have. We will get there when we get there. But to have the knowledge of like this is something you're going to want to take care of when you're ready for that time and not be surprised by it is really helpful. It took multiple doctors to get to that.' When Menounos asked Brown if having kids was the dream, she replied, 'I go back and forth. I think I would love to have a child. I don't want to miss out on that experience but I haven't been quite ready yet. Which makes sense, I want to get married first.' 7 Hannah Brown. @hannahbrown/Instagram 'I've never been somebody just waiting, waiting, waiting for that to happen,' Brown said, 'but I do think I am going to want to have that experience when it's time.' Brown rose to fame on Season 23 of 'The Bachelor' when she competed for Colton Underwood's heart. After not ending up with the former football player, 33, Brown became the next Bachelorette for Season 15. But following the 'After the Final Rose' special, she broke off her engagement to Jed Wyatt. 7 Adam Woolard and Hannah Brown. instagram/@hannahbrown Advertisement In 2021, Brown started dating her now-fiancé, Adam Woolard, after meeting on a dating app. The couple adopted a dog together and traveled from California to Nashville to plant roots together in the southern state. By 2023, the pair was engaged. Advertisement 'It's been the accumulation of moments that have made me feel loved and seen and accepted in a way I never have,' Brown told People about falling in love with her other half. 'I love his calming presence and big heart. And how he accepts and loves all versions of me…even the crazy version.' Woolard, echoed the former pageant winner's sentiments, telling the outlet, 'If I had to choose one quality I love about her, it would be her authenticity. She lives and acts from the truest part of herself despite outside influence. But also that smile and how she lights up a room.'
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Jenny McCarthy claims she 'almost died' as a vegan but eating a carnivore diet was 'incredible.' A dietitian says she 'wouldn't recommend it'
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Jenny McCarthy is opening up about a new meat-only diet she's following, one that numerous experts have warned might come with health risks. The Masked Singer judge, 52, was a recent guest on a podcast hosted by TV host Maria Menounos, 46, where she explained she "almost died" as a vegan and was advised to go "full carnivore." "I tried vegan and I almost died. I literally almost died," the model said on an episode of the "Heal Squad x Maris Menounos" podcast. "I became so ill from being a vegan. ... I was exhausted, fatigued — I was a mess." McCarthy shared her functional medicine doctor told her last year to go "full carnivore," and doing so gave her "huge energy." She added going carnivore was her "last resort diet," but that it has been "incredible" for her health. The former co-host of The View explained she now experiences normal digestion without needing laxatives. She's not the first celebrity to try adopting a carnivore diet. McCarthy joins the ranks of people like Joe Rogan, Heidi Montag, Emma Slater and Mikhaila Peterson, all of whom have touted the supposed benefits of a diet full of meat and animal products. Even TikTok wellness influencers have suggested the carnivore diet is a solution for everything from adult acne to gut health. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heal Squad (@healsquad) However, experts have been raising concerns about solely eating animal products, insisting a carnivore diet could come with health risks. In a previous interview, Canadian dietitian Abbey Sharp previously explained this diet comes with several drawbacks and possible long-term health effects you shouldn't ignore. "It basically goes against all the good science we have on the most beneficial dietary patterns for good health." Consuming a diet full of meat and animal products will increase your daily intake of protein, which is also "incredibly satiating," according to Sharp. In turn, this can help you feel full for longer throughout your day, meaning you may eat less and see weight loss. Removing fermentable carbohydrates like FODMAPs can also reduce your bloating and digestive comfort. But Sharp emphasized the drawbacks of a carnivore diet, indicating for instance that cutting out fibre from your diet essentially starves your gut bacteria. "Long-term, this can increase the risk of severe dysbiosis, wiping out the good gut bacteria." Additionally, a carnivore diet could lead to nutrient deficiencies, particularly vitamin C, antioxidants and plant-based polyphenols. Moreover, having a diet high in saturated fat and low in fibre and other nutrients is a "recipe to increase your risk of heart disease," Sharp noted. Long term, it's best to not overlook the possible health implications. Staying on a carnivore diet for long period of time may lead to an increased risk of gut health disturbances. "When we disrupt the delicate balance of our gut microbiome, this has a trickle-down effect to interfere with the health of every other bodily process," Sharp said. Instead of taking on extreme dietary measures like the carnivore diet, it's best to work with a dietitian to identify specific triggers causing symptoms. For Sharp, the carnivore diet isn't something people should be practicing: "This is a bottom-of-the-list diet that I wouldn't recommend. It's up there as an 'absolute no' in almost every case."
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Jenny McCarthy claims she 'almost died' as a vegan but eating a carnivore diet was 'incredible.' A dietitian says she 'wouldn't recommend it'
This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. Jenny McCarthy is opening up about a new meat-only diet she's following, one that numerous experts have warned might come with health risks. The Masked Singer judge, 52, was a recent guest on a podcast hosted by TV host Maria Menounos, 46, where she explained she "almost died" as a vegan and was advised to go "full carnivore." "I tried vegan and I almost died. I literally almost died," the model said on an episode of the "Heal Squad x Maris Menounos" podcast. "I became so ill from being a vegan. ... I was exhausted, fatigued — I was a mess." McCarthy shared her functional medicine doctor told her last year to go "full carnivore," and doing so gave her "huge energy." She added going carnivore was her "last resort diet," but that it has been "incredible" for her health. The former co-host of The View explained she now experiences normal digestion without needing laxatives. She's not the first celebrity to try adopting a carnivore diet. McCarthy joins the ranks of people like Joe Rogan, Heidi Montag, Emma Slater and Mikhaila Peterson, all of whom have touted the supposed benefits of a diet full of meat and animal products. Even TikTok wellness influencers have suggested the carnivore diet is a solution for everything from adult acne to gut health. However, experts have been raising concerns about solely eating animal products, insisting a carnivore diet could come with health risks. In a previous interview, Canadian dietitian Abbey Sharp previously explained this diet comes with several drawbacks and possible long-term health effects you shouldn't ignore. "It basically goes against all the good science we have on the most beneficial dietary patterns for good health." Consuming a diet full of meat and animal products will increase your daily intake of protein, which is also "incredibly satiating," according to Sharp. In turn, this can help you feel full for longer throughout your day, meaning you may eat less and see weight loss. Removing fermentable carbohydrates like FODMAPs can also reduce your bloating and digestive comfort. But Sharp emphasized the drawbacks of a carnivore diet, indicating for instance that cutting out fibre from your diet essentially starves your gut bacteria. "Long-term, this can increase the risk of severe dysbiosis, wiping out the good gut bacteria." Additionally, a carnivore diet could lead to nutrient deficiencies, particularly vitamin C, antioxidants and plant-based polyphenols. Moreover, having a diet high in saturated fat and low in fibre and other nutrients is a "recipe to increase your risk of heart disease," Sharp noted. Long term, it's best to not overlook the possible health implications. Staying on a carnivore diet for long period of time may lead to an increased risk of gut health disturbances. "When we disrupt the delicate balance of our gut microbiome, this has a trickle-down effect to interfere with the health of every other bodily process," Sharp said. Instead of taking on extreme dietary measures like the carnivore diet, it's best to work with a dietitian to identify specific triggers causing symptoms. For Sharp, the carnivore diet isn't something people should be practicing: "This is a bottom-of-the-list diet that I wouldn't recommend. It's up there as an 'absolute no' in almost every case."
