804. Overcoming Limits: Nick Santonastasso's Journey to Resilience and Confidence
804. Overcoming Limits: Nick Santonastasso's Journey to Resilience and Confidence  
Podcast: Heal Squad x Maria Menounos
Published On: Thu Jan 18 2024
Description: Hey Heal Squad, get ready for an inspiring episode as we welcome the incredible Nick Santonastasso to the show. Born with Han Heart Syndrome, a rare condition that often proves fatal, Nick defied the odds, becoming a varsity high school wrestler, bodybuilder, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. In this episode, we explore his journey and glean invaluable insights into building resilience and confidence when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. Serving Something Greater: The episode kicks off with a discussion on the profound impact of serving something greater than oneself. The hosts delve into the emotional fulfillment derived from acts of kindness, emphasizing that humans are designed to contribute beyond their personal needs. The Power of a Positive Mindset: Nick's story unfolds, revealing that the biggest disability is not physical but a negative mindset. Despite being born with one arm and no legs, Nick's resilience, willpower, and achievements defy societal expectations, challenging the audience to reconsider the true meaning of disability. Facing Bullying and Transforming Beliefs: The conversation delves into Nick's personal experiences, including moments of bullying and self-discovery. Nick shares how he turned negative beliefs into a positive mindset, showcasing the transformative power of reframing challenges and embracing one's unique qualities. The Impact of Promises to Oneself: Nick discusses the significance of confidence in achieving success, emphasizing the importance of keeping promises to oneself. The hosts explore how breaking promises diminishes self-integrity, confidence, and worth, urging listeners to be reliable captains of their own ships. Modeling and Reclaiming Personal Power: The episode wraps up with insights into the effectiveness of modeling behavior. The hosts stress the importance of seeking advice from those who have achieved real results in areas of expertise. The conversation concludes with a powerful message on reclaiming personal power, urging listeners to overcome societal judgments and pursue their dreams unapologetically. HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com Curated Macy’s Page: Shop my Macy’s Wishlist eHarmony: https://www.eharmony.com Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com and use promo code: HEALSQUAD 20% off your first 90-day bottle of Just Calm and Just Thrive Probiotic OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD 15% off ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos’ passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company’s Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.