“Dancing with the Stars” alum Maria Menounos has spent years dealing with her health issues. Now, along with sharing photos of herself in the hospital, she’s revealed what’s helped her on her healing journey.
For context, “[t]he host of the wellness podcast Heal Squad, 47, was recovering from a brain tumor in 2022 when she began struggling with stomach pain,” according to People. “When routine tests failed to uncover the source, Menuonos opted to undergo a full-body Prenuvo MRI scan. It discovered that Menuonos had a tumor on her pancreas — and it was cancerous.”
Getty“Pancreatic cancer, one of the most devastating cancers, is usually discovered too late to be effectively treated,” People explains. “But thanks to early detection, Menounos was able to under[go] surgery to successfully remove her tumor.”
Now, Menounos is focused on her own healing as well as helping others take care of themselves by opening up about what she’s been through and what she’s doing to improve her health.
‘This Has Been One of the BIGGEST Lessons’
“After everything I’ve been through on my healing journey… this has been one of the BIGGEST lessons,” Menounos wrote in the caption of an Instagram post she shared on Monday, March 23. “Sometimes it’s not about doing more, it’s about giving your body something different.”
She then referred to the slides in her post — including photos of her in hospital beds as well as travelling — which explained how being in various locations helped her health, specifically revealing how certain issues improved while in places like the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. One slide noted, “That’s when it hit me… My body didn’t need more effort, it needed a different environment.”
In the caption, she continued, “And I know… it’s not always realistic to just leave your life, book a trip, or go somewhere far away. I get that. But what is possible is starting small. Finding moments where you step out of the same routine, the same stress, the same environment your body has been navigating for so long.”
“Even a little space. Even a short reset. Even time carved out just for you,” she added. “Those moments matter more than you think! Your body is always listening… and sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is give it a new signal.”
Maria’s Followers Reacted to Her Post
GettyWhen Menounos posted her photos and message, her followers left plenty of comments reacting to what she had shared.
“Your story has inspired me so much through the years. I admire your strength and heart!!!! ❤️😘,” one person wrote.
Another social media user added, “Nature is healing! 💯Your nervous system needs breaks 👍🏼”
“Yes yes yes!!! I too am living proof. ❤️,” a third follower said in a comment.
Someone else left a message, saying, “So simple, but so impactful! Thanks for the reminder!”
