Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman
Trust Your Innersense ™ with Joanne Starkman invites you to slow down, reconnect, and come home to yourself. Rooted in self-love and everyday rituals, this podcast explores what it means to live with intention—starting with the relationship we have with our bodies, our breath, even our hair. Joanne, a holistic beauty founder and gentle guide, shares real conversations and mindful practices to nourish your inner and outer world.
Each episode feels like a cozy cup of tea with a wise friend—full of heart, honesty, and tools you can actually use. From soulful storytelling to simple shifts in daily habits, you'll find inspiration to soften, listen inward, and move through the world a little more rooted and real. Trust Your Innersense is a quiet nudge toward the truest version of you.
Trust Your Innersense™ with Joanne Starkman
50 - Hair Loss Solutions: Healing from the Inside Out with Trichologist Ky Smith
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Healing Hair Loss from the Inside Out
Joanne sits down with Ky Smith, functional trichologist and hair health expert, for a deeply grounding conversation about what hair loss is really trying to tell us. Rather than viewing thinning or shedding as merely cosmetic, Ky reframes hair loss as a signal from the body — an invitation to look deeper. She shares how scalp health is intricately connected to gut health, hormones, stress, and overall systemic balance.
The Body Speaks Through the Roots
Ky explains how functional trichology goes beyond surface solutions, helping clients uncover root causes instead of masking symptoms. From nutrient deficiencies to nervous system dysregulation, she breaks down the internal imbalances that often show up first in our hair. Joanne and Ky explore how slowing down, listening to the body, and honoring bio-individuality can shift the entire healing process.
Reclaiming Confidence Through Clarity
This episode is both educational and empowering. Ky offers hope for those navigating hair loss, reminding you that your body is not betraying you — it’s communicating with you. When you begin healing from within, confidence naturally follows. You’ll walk away with a renewed sense of trust in your body and a deeper understanding of what your hair may be asking for.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Functional Trichology
02:14 The Journey to Functional Trichology
05:27 Understanding Hair Loss as Health Loss
10:03 Root Causes of Hair Loss
12:31 The Connection Between Gut Health and Hair Loss
15:50 Postpartum Hair Loss and Hormonal Changes
21:17 Understanding Postpartum Hair Loss
24:31 The Importance of Nutrition and Mental Health
28:52 Functional Trichology: A New Approach
32:07 Empowering Beauty Professionals
34:44 Emotional Aspects of Hair Loss
38:48 Closing Thoughts and Future Vision
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