First Things THRST

E030 - The Hidden Struggles of Dating & Relationships | ItsAlwaysHana


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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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