Trich Talks!

On today’s episode Barbara is answering your questions from her Instagram story. From “How do I stop?” to “Who’s your favorite famous person with trichotillomania?” Barbara is diving into the most common (and curious) things you’ve been wondering about life with trichotillomania. Want to have your question answered? Be on the look out for Barbara’s Instagram story (@itsbarbaralally) to submit! — T...

Barbara welcomes a special guest on today’s episode of Trich Talks—her dad! The two of them read from The Trichster Diaries and talk about what it was like for each of them as Barbara navigated life with trichotillomania. You won’t want to miss this one! Purchase a signed copy of The Trichster Diaries here or unsigned from Amazon — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awar...

Tori @wear.toria & @toria_jewelry has been living with trichotillomania for as long as she can remember. Over the years she has shared her experience with others as a whole, feeling that if everyone knows about her trichotillomania then she wouldn’t feel pressure to explain her missing eyelashes or eyebrows. It was just part of her! Tori continues to share her experience online through her soc...

Leah Terry @Leelee_5678 has had trichotillomania since she was around five years old. Through her experience she has realized that community means everything. She is an advocate for BFRB awareness as well as eating disorders. Leah considers herself a proud member of the non-profit, BFRB Changemakers @bfrbchangemakers. Stay tuned for Leah's second appearance on Trich Talks! — This episode is brough...

In today’s double episode drop on Trich Talks, Barbara is answering your BFRB questions! From personal experiences to practical advice, she’s diving into the topics that matter most to you, the listeners! Have a question you didn’t hear answered? Don’t fret! Send Barbara a message and also be on the lookout for her prompt on her Instagram story! — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My K...

On the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara Lally reads from The Trichster Diaries , sharing her experience of trying new management strategies while struggling with the fear that trichotillomania is making her ugly. She also opens up about the moment she was caught with a new bald spot, highlighting the emotional toll of the disorder. With honesty and vulnerability, she reminds listeners that t...

In the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara continues reading from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries , and opens up about her struggles with hiding her trichotillomania. From wearing fake glasses, headbands, and getting bangs, she’s tried it all but nothing ever felt quite right. She reflects on the frustration of hiding and the emotional toll it takes, especially at such a young age. Purchase a...

Today, we’ve got Mel Lundholm @metallotuscoach with us—she’s a coach, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, and a personal trainer. But what really sets Mel apart is her holistic approach—especially when it comes to balancing the mental and physical side of health. She’s all about optimizing for things like core & pelvic floor health within her personal training and making sure the body wo...

Holly @hollylynnj is 35 years young and has been living with trichotillomania since she was 16 but that isn’t her only BFRB—she also lives with dermatillomania and has since puberty. Holly currently lives in Tampa, Florida with her boyfriend of almost 10 years, she’s a cat mom to 2 fur babies, and is a goal oriented go getter who is ready to speak her truth about living with BFRBs. — This episode...

In the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara Lally continues reading from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries, sharing her experience with trichotillomania spreading to different areas of her body. What started in one spot didn’t stay there, and as it moved, so did her fear and frustration. She opens up about the anxiety of losing control, the challenges of adapting, and the coping strategies that...

In the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara reads from The Trichster Diaries , sharing raw and relatable entries about her experiences with trichotillomania. She reflects on being asked the uncomfortable question, “Do you eat the hair?” and the awkwardness that followed. She also recounts a trip to Disney World, where an unflattering photo sparked deep feelings about self-image. Additionally, Ba...

Grace Kafferlin @gracekafferlin, a college sophomore studying music education, has been "twisting" her hair for as long as she can remember. It wasn't until high school that she realized there was a name for this "bad habit." She has also more recently struggled with dermatillomania in addition to trichotillomania. Currently, she has been growing out her pixie cut and working on finding healthy wa...

Emma Humphries @emmahumphries01 lives in London and has had trichotillomania since she was around 16 years old but has only been able to put a name to it about 3 years ago! She’s a doctor herself and wants people to feel less embarrassed about something that, as it turns out, so many people struggle with! It just takes talking about it for it to come out sometimes! People will still love you if yo...

In the latest episode of Trich Talks: The Podcast, Barbara Lally continues reading from The Trichster Diaries , offering a raw and personal look into her journey with trichotillomania. This time, she shares two pivotal moments—her first experience with therapy and the emotional weight of confessing her hair pulling to her parents. Barbara reflects on the fear, vulnerability, and eventual relief of...

Stacy Nakell @stacynakell_lcsw is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and author specializing in treating body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as trichotillomania and skin picking. Having lived with skin picking herself, Stacy leads with a compassionate and evidence-based approach that she has shared with clients and treatment professionals alike. Learn more about Stacy by visi...

Kate Blake @kate_blake_author grew up in the United States, moved to South Korea then Japan, and now lives in Australia with her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs. She's had trichotillomania for over 20 years—since she was 13 years old. She recently published the book BFRBs for Kids: A Gentle Introduction to Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors , an affirming, non-judgmental book for little ones...

Season 5 of Trich Talks kicks off with a powerful and personal episode! Host Barbara Lally takes us on an intimate journey as she reads from her book, The Trichster Diaries . Through raw and heartfelt stories, Barbara sheds light on the realities of living with trichotillomania, offering listeners a unique glimpse into her world. Whether you’re new to the community or a long-time listener, this ep...

Gabe Howard @askabipolar is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker, who was diagnosed with bipolar in 2003 after being committed to a psychiatric hospital. Gabe is the author of Mental Illness is an Asshole and Other Observations as well as the host of the Inside Mental Health podcast. Previous guests have included Dr. Phil and Jeannette McCurdy. He has appeared on all fou...

Jessy @jessyh_x has lived with trichotillomania since she was 12 years old. At 34, she is more accepting of her disorder and has started sharing her experience on social media. Jessy believes that speaking about and learning to accept your trichotillomania is much more healing than hiding and striving to be pull-free. It’s okay if trichotillomania is part of your life, you will learn to manage it...

Keaton @Whatsthetrich_ has been dealing with trichotillomania for as long as he can remember. After doing a lot of research throughout the years, he has noticed how rare it is to see a man talk about living with trichotillomania. Keaton is hoping to break the stigma around men speaking about trichotillomania and mental health by sharing his experience today. — This episode is brought to you by Hab...

Sara Cannon @saracannonportraits is a creative mama from the Chicago suburbs. She's been an artist her whole life but a trichster since she was 9, starting with lashes. She first shared her story in the form of a portrait and a decade later here she is on her second episode of Trich Talks with Barbara Lally! Sara is sharing her updates in her pulling journey since participating in Barbara's SOS me...

Sammy @italiansammygal has lived with trichotillomania, the hair pulling disorder, for most of her life. Some of the ways she has helped manage her trichotillomania is by frequently going to the gym as well as maintaining an undercut. Sammy currently works at a psychiatric hospital in California. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by gi...

Francesca @francizoia has lived with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) from a young age, often feeling weird and out of place because of it. However, as an adult she was able to do a lot of therapy, participate in many support groups, and find her community of BFRBers. This inspired her to create the first Italian community @comunita_crfc aimed to raise awareness and support those with BFR...

Ausha @waxaboutit is a Licensed Esthetician who has been specializing in full body waxing for almost 10 years. As an award-winning Waxologist in Columbus, Ohio, she prides herself on providing a judgment-free space for her clients. Her favorite part of the profession is getting to know each client, learning what their needs are, and helping to empower them with the confidence to love their skin. A...

As someone who has had trichotillomania for over 30 years, Alexandra's journey to acceptance and self-love has been a long one. She is just beginning to share her trichotillomania experiences with the world, but is excited about opening up and making new connections. Her main goals are to eventually be a published author, and have a loving cat family. Alexandra is currently living and working in c...