{"podcast":{"title":"Heal Squad x Maria Menounos","slug":"heal-squad-x-maria-menounos-435348","podcast_index_feed_id":435348,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/BUZZ7117128333","website_url":"https://www.healsquad.com/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e39451b2-61d4-11ec-8321-7bf394590752/image/Maria_Podcast_Cover.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Maria Menounos, Heal Squad","episode_count":1750,"summary":"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. Connect with Heal Squad https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria https://www.youtube.com/@mariamenounos","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T14:18:41.041285+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos-435348"},"episode":{"title":"1315. Your Probiotics May Be Missing THIS: All About Gut Health + How Biofilm Overgrowth Is Disrupting Microbial Balance w/ Dr. Emily Hernandez","slug":"1315-your-probiotics-may-be-missing-this-all-about-gut-health-how-biofilm-overgrowth-is-disrupting-microbial-balance-w-dr-emily-hernandez","published_at":"2026-07-21T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos-435348/1315-your-probiotics-may-be-missing-this-all-about-gut-health-how-biofilm-overgrowth-is-disrupting-microbial-balance-w-dr-emily-hernandez","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/heal-squad-x-maria-menounos-435348","url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/BUZZ6752602182.mp3","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/BUZZ6752602182.mp3","summary":"Hey, Heal Squad! Today, we're talking about all things gut health, and honestly, this conversation answered so many questions we've all asked at one point or another. Like, I’m doing all the \"right\" things... but why do I still feel exhausted, bloated, inflamed, and not feeling like myself. Yeah, if you've been wondering, \"What am I missing?\" this episode is for you. Maria sat down with naturopathic physician and gut health expert Dr. Emily Hernandez to unpack one of the biggest hidden obstacles that could be standing in the way of feeling your best: biofilm overgrowth. Think of biofilms as a sticky protective shield that unwanted bacteria create in your gut, making it harder to heal it despite your healthiest efforts. Dr. Emily  explains how your gut impacts so much more than digestion. We're talking about your energy, mood, skin, hormones, and overall well-being.You'll also learn the warning signs your gut may be trying to get your attention, why detoxification matters, and how stress and environmental toxins can quietly make it harder for your body to heal. Plus, Maria shares one of her longtime wellness staples:Biocidin Botanicals. These are products she personally keeps on hand whenever she’s having those pesky “tummy problems” or if she ever needs some immunity support (there’s a throat spray she just can’t live without!). Together, they dive into the science behind the products, how they support the gut and microbiome, and where to start to get you on the right track to help disrupt biofilm overgrowth. And yes, we've got a special Heal Squad discount waiting for you below! We hope you enjoy this one! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Your gut is connected to more than digestion. When your microbiome is out of balance, it can impact your hormones, energy, mood, skin, an…","meta_description":"Hey, Heal Squad! 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