Ep 84. Moving to Saudi Arabia: Fitness, Confidence & Building a New Life with Milla Aguiar

Moving to Saudi Arabia changed Mila's life in ways she never expected.

In this episode of Saudi Life: Unpacked, Frankie sits down with the Brazilian fitness coach to explore her journey from teaching CrossFit to becoming a leading voice in women's fitness and wellness in the Kingdom. We explore the realities of relocating to Saudi, building a new life from scratch, finding community, adapting to cultural differences, and why so many expats end up staying far longer than they originally planned.

Mila reflects on arriving in Saudi without speaking English, watching the country's fitness culture evolve, and helping women build strength, confidence, and healthier relationships with their bodies.

This episode covers everything from workout routines and motivation to sleep, recovery, hydration, skincare, hormones, body image, and the growing pressure many women feel to achieve unrealistic beauty standards.

This is a conversation about wellness, resilience, and creating a life you love in Saudi Arabia.

SHOW NOTES

Mila's journey from Brazil to Saudi Arabia
Moving to the Kingdom without speaking English
How Saudi Arabia's fitness scene has evolved over the past six years
Building healthy habits that actually last
Why strength training is essential for women
Finding a workout routine you genuinely enjoy
Social media, body image, and fitness expectations
Mila's thoughts on Ozempic and quick-fix weight loss trends
The importance of hormones, recovery, and sleep
Staying active during the Saudi summer
Skincare, hydration, and wellness tips for life in Saudi Arabia
How fitness can help build confidence and community
Why Saudi Arabia changed Mila's mindset and perspective on life
Advice for women starting their fitness journey
Lessons learned from living and thriving in Saudi Arabia as an expat

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