1285. The #1 Advice for When Life Gets Really Hard w/ Maha Abouelenein

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos, Heal Squad

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Education, Self-improvement

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Hey Heal Squad! This Throwback Thursday episode with Maha Abouelenein is full of the kind of advice that makes you rethink the way you approach work, success, relationships, and even hard seasons in life. Maha, a global communications strategist who’s worked with brands like Google and Netflix, breaks down why creating value for others will always take you further than ego, titles, or chasing quick success. Maria, Kev, and Maha get into work ethic, humility, resilience, caregiving, and the mindset shifts that helped Maha build an incredible career while also caring for both of her parents through MS and ALS. They talk about how to stop letting your ego block opportunities, why the “small things” are often the big things, how to become someone people trust and remember, and what it actually means to be self-reliant without trying to do everything alone. This episode will challenge the way you think about success, purpose, leadership, and what you’re truly capable of when life asks more of you than you ever expected! 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 GUEST RESOURCES: Link to Website: https://digitalandsavvy.com/ Link to Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahagaber/?hl=en Link to Pre-Order Her Book: “7 Rules to Self-Reliance” https://www.mahaabouelenein.com/pre-order-book 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 http://Mariamenounos.com and http://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.

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0:00.0	Summer's coming, and let me ask you this. What's the one trip you keep saying you want to take but haven't booked yet?
0:05.7	If cost is the reason, here's an idea. While you're away, you could be listing your space on Airbnb.
0:11.6	I've seen friends do it. I've seen people I've met out here in El Salvador do it, turning an empty home into extra income and using that money to support the very trips they've been dreaming about, like a
0:20.9	swap. And now with Airbnb's co-host network, hosting is easier than ever. You can hire a vetted
0:25.9	local co-host to handle all the behind-the-scenes details, like guest communication and on-site
0:30.8	support, so hosting stays completely stress-free. So find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.
0:37.3	Heal Squad, you probably heard me talking about
0:38.9	planning a summer trip from my family to the Grand Canyon. And let me tell you, with a big family, I have to be very intentional when I'm looking on Airbnb to find the right set up. Because there's so many of us, I already know I want everyone in the same area, but still have their own space. And Honestly, that's exactly why a home on Airbnb worked so well for big group trips.
0:56.5	Instead of cramming in a hotel rooms, you're going to be... area but still have their own space. And honestly, that's exactly why a home on Airbnb worked so well
0:55.0	for big group trips. Instead of cramming in a hotel rooms, you can book multiple homes close together.
1:00.6	Everyone has room to breathe and you still have spots where everyone can come together.
1:05.0	I love finding a home with a big kitchen for meals because we all get to be in one place cooking
1:09.3	and catching up. So good for the soul.
1:11.4	Here's something else to think about. While you're away, your own place could be doing something
1:15.1	for you, too, instead of sitting empty. You can list your space on Airbnb and earn some extra cash,
1:20.0	maybe even to help fund your next trip. And if hosting ever seemed overwhelming, now it's
1:24.8	easier than ever with Airbnb's co-host network. You can hire
1:28.2	a vetic local co-host to manage reservations, guest communication, provide on-site support.
1:33.6	So hosting stays stress-free and manageable. So if you've ever thought about hosting but need a little
1:37.9	help, find a co-host at Airbnb.com slash host.
1:48.9	I'm on a journey to heal and get better in all areas of life and I want to do it with you.
1:54.3	Welcome to Heal Squad by Maria Menunoz, where we improve and heal all parts of our lives,
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