Alopecia Life
Episodes
149 episodes
S8E2 My Wig Coach, with Sherry Schaefer
My guest today is Sherry Schaefer, a wig specialist and educator with more than two decades of experience supporting hair loss clients. Sherry was running a busy salon when she developed alopecia areata at age 39. That personal shift inspired h...
S8E1 Welcome to Season 8 of Alopecia Life
Season 8 of Alopecia Life is almost here! The new season officially launches on Thursday, September 17th, and I am so grateful to be kicking off another year with this community.Behind the scenes, I’ve been working on som...
Looking for Back To School Resources?
Back-to-school season brings up some very specific questions - how to introduce alopecia in the classroom, supporting your child's comfort, what to share and how, or even deciding what to wear. Whether school is starting soon or you're already ...
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S7E9 Alopecia Inspiration Spotlight with Ella Kedilerli
Today, we’re doing something a little different. We’re kicking off our very first Inspiration Spotlight -a series of shorter episodes designed to give you a moment of connection and perspective. Whether you're driving to work, running errands, ...
S7E8 Back to School - Let's Build This Episode Together
In past years on Alopecia Life, our back-to-school episodes have focused on expert tips, 504 accommodation plans, and advice from educators. This year, I'm doing something different: I want to hear from you!As you prepare for th...
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S7E7 The Alopecia Dating App, with Göran Persson
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scroll through a dating app where alopecia was simultaneously not a big deal... and yet the main thing everyone already understood?Our guest today is Göran Persson, and he wondered...
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S7E6 Four Distinct Voices, One Shared Diagnosis: Finding Individual Strength in a Family Journey with the Regals
Welcome back to Alopecia Life. Today’s episode is a really special one for me, and I feel incredibly grateful that this family chose this space to sit down and share their story together for the first time.It’s a unique conversa...
S7E5 The Closer Look Project, with Caleb Runyon, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. I'm super excited to have our guest, Caleb Runyon, with us today. We talk about a variety of topics throughout our episode, and as you listen, I believe you'll fall in love with his energy and passion f...
S7E4 The Power of None, with Zara Nicholls
Today's guest is Zara Nicholls, the founder of the Power of None, a campaign focused on increasing bald representation in media, fashion, advertising, and children’s books. After her own experience with alopecia, she wanted to turn something pe...
S7E3 Beneath the Surface - How to Listen to and Trust Your Nervous System to Feel Safe with Alopecia, with Dr. Keira Barr
Welcome back to Alopecia Life. Today, we are joined by Dr. Keira Barr, a double board-certified dermatologist, somatic trauma practitioner, and founder of the Center for Mind-Skin Medicine. Dr. Barr is the creator of the Somatic Skinca...
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S7E2 Finding the Sweet Spot: Alopecia, Golf & Life's Lessons with Lauren Lee
Today's guest is Lauren Lee. She is a student-athlete golfer at NCAA Divsion II, Western Washington University where she is a senior studying psychology with a minor in anthropology. She's lived with alopecia most of her life, and the journey o...
S7E1 From Clinic to Community: A Dermatologist's Mission, with Dr. Alanna Bree
Welcome back to the podcast.I'm so excited to start Season 7 of Alopecia Life with a guest who has a passion for making the world a better place for children impacted by skin conditions and birthmarks. She also loves building relations...
S6E7 Hairless But Fearless, with Arron Johnson
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. It's been awhile since I've published an episode. I've been working on some big projects, and life has had a way of getting reorganized as time goes by. Thank you so much for coming back and fo...
S6E6 2025 with the Children's Alopecia Project for Podcasthon
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. We are so happy to participate in this 3rd edition of Podcasthon! For one week, more than a thousand podcasts will highlight a charity of their choice, and today, I have the pleasure of welcoming back J...
S6E5 When to Brave the Shave with Sarah Durrett
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia LIfe. Today's guest is Sarah Durrett. I reached out to Sarah a few weeks ago after she posted a video of herself shaving the last of her hair off after living with alopecia areata for several decades. T...
S6E4 Alopecia, Mindfulness & Holding Space for Yourself with Jen Baradi
Thank you so much for joining us for this episode of Alopecia Life. I've been waiting to share this episode with all of you because I knew it was important to release it at this unusual time in the US that has been so full of unrest. I...
S6E3 Hair-Free Horace! My Alopecia Adventure with Sharlay Sloss
Thank you for joining us for this episode of Alopecia Life. Today's guest is Sharlay Sloss. Sharlay is a certified doula, teacher and author. She is dedicated to fostering positive and healthy environments where children can express themselves ...
S6E2 Partying with a Purpose, with Elyssa Green
Thank you for joining us for this episode of Alopecia Life. Today's guest is Dr. Elyssa Green. Dr. Elyssa is a woman making a significant impact in the world of alopecia. After being diagnosed with alopecia in 2022, she shaved her head...
S6E1 Different at School with Jodie Lee
Welcome to Season 6 of Alopecia Life. Each September, I have a back-to-school episode and find a guest to share how to make the transition easier. Historically, these are the ones that parents ask me about the most too. Our guest today...
S5E10 Ava Hanssen Racing - Racing & Raising Alopecia Awareness
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. Our next guest is Ava Hanssen. I first heard about Ava when the Children's Alopecia Project reached out to say thank you for featuring them on her race car. Her racing background is su...
S5E9 Gut Healing & How to Reclaim Your Health with Lisa Taylor
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. For those who have listened to past episodes, you may remember the 3 healthy habits to have in our lifestyle toolbelt that Integrative Nutrition and Gut Health Coach, Lisa Taylor, provide...
S5E8 Operation Hat Drop, with Allison & Anthony D'Alessandro
Thank you for joining us for this first Alopecia Life episode of 2024. It's a new year, and I'm so excited to have a feel-good story for you today. Our guests today are Allison & Anthony. I found out about this fabulous family with...
S5E7 How to Share Your Story & Have It Make An Impact with your College Essay, with Jill Shulman
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. A few months ago, I was talking with Kylie, another CAP mentor, who expressed an interest in helping college-bound kids share their alopecia story in the essay portion of their college ap...
S5E6 Boundaries Around Holidays and Gatherings
Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. The time for gatherings is here. Holidays, work parties, get-togethers with friends and family that "should" be fun. But...sometimes these gatherings turn into colossal upsets due to well...
S5E5 Seasons Of Change with Skye Waggoneer
Thank you for listening to today's podcast. Back in September of this year, I re-interviewed Skye from season 2 of Alopecia Life to get an update on how things had changed for Ohna from when she was 9 until now at 13 with regards to sc...
