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Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

1356. How to Reverse Bunions + Maria Reveals What Dancing With the Stars Did to Her Feet w/ Dr. Emily Splichal

Sep 30, 2026 · 43m

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Hey Heal Squad Dr. Emily Splichal is back for Part 2, and this time things get VERY personal. Maria reveals for the first time what happened to her feet while competing on Dancing With the Stars (including dancing through seven stress fractures!) and Dr. Emily takes a closer look at Maria’s own feet and discovers something she never knew! Dr. Emily also tackles some of the biggest questions about everyday foot health: Does more cushioning actually mean a better shoe? Can wearing too much support make our feet weaker? Who really needs orthotics? And what exactly is plantar fasciitis? She explains why knowing your individual foot type matters and what may actually be happening when that…