E030 - The Hidden Struggles of Dating & Relationships | ItsAlwaysHana

<strong>ItsAlwaysHana</strong>, 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, <em>Thyga</em>, 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.<br /><br /><strong>00:00</strong> Hana’s background & revealing life as a Saudi Arabian woman<br /><strong>04:48</strong> Creativity & expression in music<br /><strong>06:50</strong> Going viral on Instagram & overcoming validation traps<br /><strong>09:30</strong> Collaboration, authenticity & becoming an influencer<br /><strong>12:30</strong> Building your image & redefining “women's success”<br /><strong>20:24</strong> The biggest issue women face on social media<br /><strong>23:55</strong> Sustainable routines & gender-specific gyms<br /><strong>28:08</strong> ‘Body positivity’ – The dark truth<br /><strong>32:10</strong> Healthy food relationships & the value of balance<br /><strong>36:30</strong> The Israeli-Palestinian conflict<br /><strong>40:45</strong> Fitness industry shifts & supplement fatigue<br /><strong>46:40</strong> UK vs Dubai: Cultural growth & lifestyle changes<br /><strong>50:22</strong> How your friends shape you<br /><strong>57:33</strong> Making friends in a new city<br /><strong>59:52</strong> Alone time: the signs and benefits<br /><strong>1:05:33</strong> Hana’s dating & relationship advice<br /><strong>1:08:55</strong> Dating dynamics: women choose, men adapt<br /><strong>1:12:10</strong> Masculine & feminine roles in modern dating<br /><strong>1:14:36</strong> Privacy, rejection & relationship boundaries<br /><strong>1:22:00</strong> Can men have female friends in a relationship?<br /><strong>1:25:35</strong> Religion, God & life’s test<br /><strong>1:30:04</strong> Cosmetics, aesthetics & Instagram “attention” culture<br /><strong>1:36:35</strong> Settling down to have a family<br /><strong>1:43:33</strong> “F*ck you money” & becoming self-made<br /><strong>1:46:50</strong> What’s next for Hana?<br /><br />&raquo; Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - <a href="https://www.digitalplaybook.net/">https://www.digitalplaybook.net/</a><br />&raquo; Transform your physique - <a href="https://www.thrstapp.com/">https://www.thrstapp.com/</a><br />&raquo; My clothing brand, THRST - <a href="https://thrstofficial.com">https://thrstofficial.com</a><br />&raquo; Get your customised Bioniq supplements - <a href="https://shorturl.at/fRV67">https://shorturl.at/fRV67</a><br />&raquo; Join <strong>@Whoop</strong> and get your first month for free - <a href="https://join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst">join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst</a><br /><br /><strong>Follow Hana</strong><br />YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@itsalwayshana">/ @itsalwayshana</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsalwayshana">/ itsalwayshana</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@itsalwayshana">/ itsalwayshana</a><br />Listen on Spotify: <a href="https://bit.ly/3JQWR1u">https://bit.ly/3JQWR1u</a>