1244. Jeannie Mai on Boundaries in Her 40s, Parenting Advice, & Maria’s Sugar-Free Mom Rule

1244. Jeannie Mai on Boundaries in Her 40s, Parenting Advice, & Maria’s Sugar-Free Mom Rule

37:00 Mar 17, 2026
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Hey Heal Squad! What happens when two moms in their 40s look back at their 20-year-old selves? Let’s just say…there’s a lot of reflection, a lot of honesty, and a whole lot of “wow!” And honestly, this conversation couldn’t be more perfect for Women’s History Month. Today, Maria’s longtime friend, Emmy Award–winning host, producer, and entrepreneur Jeannie Mai joins her in the studio for a real, heart-to-heart conversation about motherhood, womanhood and boundaries. They talk about how coming up in the entertainment industry in their 20s meant being open, friendly, and eager to please … and how both of them learned later in life that without boundaries, that openness can leave you vulnerable. Jeannie shares how everything shifted for her in her 40s, and why she’s now teaching her daughter Monaco about confidence and self-protection early (even through jiu-jitsu!). Maria also gives a little Heal Squad insider moment about why she’s raising her daughter Athena mostly sugar-free  and how her family history with diabetes completely shaped that decision. We love how deep this episode gets about breaking generational patterns, protecting your peace, and raising daughters who know their worth. Enjoy, Heal Squad! HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Boundaries create confidence: Maria and Jeannie share how learning to set boundaries in their 40s changed their confidence, safety, and sense of personal power. Raise daughters to trust themselves: Both moms are teaching their girls self-protection, confidence, and how to speak up for themselves. Healthy habits start early: Maria explains why she’s raising Athena with very little sugar to build a strong foundation and prevent future health issues. 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/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1:
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