E030 - The Hidden Struggles of Dating & Relationships | ItsAlwaysHana

ItsAlwaysHana, a British-Saudi influencer, has emerged as one of the GCC’s most prominent voices on health and fitness. With over 1.2 million followers, Hana encourages self-improvement and wellness through engaging workout content, balanced diet insights, and authentic conversations. She’s also building her wellness community, Thyga, to connect fitness enthusiasts worldwide. In this episode, Hana opens up about identity, relationships, health, and success—sharing her unfiltered perspective on what it really means to thrive in today’s world.

00:00 Hana’s background & revealing life as a Saudi Arabian woman 04:48 Creativity & expression in music 06:50 Going viral on Instagram & overcoming validation traps 09:30 Collaboration, authenticity & becoming an influencer 12:30 Building your image & redefining “women's success” 20:24 The biggest issue women face on social media 23:55 Sustainable routines & gender-specific gyms 28:08 ‘Body positivity’ – The dark truth 32:10 Healthy food relationships & the value of balance 36:30 The Israeli-Palestinian conflict 40:45 Fitness industry shifts & supplement fatigue 46:40 UK vs Dubai: Cultural growth & lifestyle changes 50:22 How your friends shape you 57:33 Making friends in a new city 59:52 Alone time: the signs and benefits 1:05:33 Hana’s dating & relationship advice 1:08:55 Dating dynamics: women choose, men adapt 1:12:10 Masculine & feminine roles in modern dating 1:14:36 Privacy, rejection & relationship boundaries 1:22:00 Can men have female friends in a relationship? 1:25:35 Religion, God & life’s test 1:30:04 Cosmetics, aesthetics & Instagram “attention” culture 1:36:35 Settling down to have a family 1:43:33 “F*ck you money” & becoming self-made 1:46:50 What’s next for Hana?

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