993. The #1 Change Montel Williams Made to Thrive with Multiple Sclerosis

What if your life was turned upside down by a diagnosis 20 years too late? Montel Williams—Emmy-winning TV icon, veteran, and health advocate—shares his decades-long struggle with undiagnosed Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and the journey that finally led to answers. After living with unexplained pain and inflammation for two decades, Montel took control of his health after receiving his MS diagnosis. Montel reveals the steps he took to manage his MS symptoms, reduce chronic inflammation, and reclaim his life—including his plant-based diet, embracing cannabis therapies, and even developing his Montel Living Well Blender. If you or someone you know has MS, this is the episode for you. Stay tuned for part 2 where we’ll dive even deeper! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: Plant-based eating reduces inflammation: After switching to a plant-based diet, Montel saw a significant reduction in inflammation. He credits blending whole fruits, vegetables, and herbs like ashwagandha for boosting his body’s natural defenses. Cannabis is medicine, not a trend: Montel has been a leading advocate for medical cannabis since 1999. Its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties helped manage his chronic pain when other treatments failed Your Health Is in Your Hands. Doctors can provide guidance, but the real responsibility for managing your health rests with you. He shares how taking charge of his own wellness changed his life. -- 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/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy’s Page: Shop My Macy’s Storefront OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Nanit: https://www.nanit.com/ use promo code: DREAM20 for 20% off your first order Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off    Montel Williams’ Resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/montel_williams/?hl=en   Books: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Montel%20Williams%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall  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 and healsquad.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. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.