Trich Talks!

Alyssa @fattygirlbean is 26 years old and has had trichotillomania since she was 12. Alyssa recently started getting gel nails and for the first time ever has eyelashes on her right eyelid. She is still working on not pulling at all and is half way there! — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration wh...

Maddy @tamingtrich has lived with obsessive compulsive behaviors and trichotillomania since the ages of 10 and 16, respectively. Instead of trying to stop pulling, Maddy focuses on "taming" her disorder through strategies she has developed over her experience with trichotillomania and is eager to share her story and connect with others in the community. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAwa...

This is part 2 of Jennifer’s 2 part episode! Jennifer @the_trichy_gardener is a patient advocate working to raise awareness about body-focused repetitive behaviors including Trichotillomania, which she has managed personally for 33 years. Jennifer currently lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, 2 teenagers, and a Doberman named Charlie. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen...

Jennifer @the_trichy_gardener is a patient advocate working to raise awareness about body-focused repetitive behaviors including Trichotillomania, which she has managed personally for 33 years. Jennifer currently lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, 2 teenagers, and a Doberman named Charlie. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by...

Ryann @ryann_ry0 is a junior in high school who has been struggling with trichotillomania for 6 months and is currently working on ways to heal. She is excited to be a part of this podcast and spread awareness for those who also struggle. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration when I’m doing the...

Christina @beachmamablog is a mom blogger who shares about her mental health to help shed light on topics that are often ignored. Christina began her body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) journey by developing trichotemnomania (the hair-cutting disorder) which ultimately led her to trichotillomania (the hair-pulling disorder). Although her BFRBs once caused her immense shame, Christina has been...

Narelle @wholesomehumankind @narellearmstrong is 28 years old and has had trichotillomania as well as other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) throughout her life. Narelle lives in Australia and works as a paramedic. Although she has a significant history of various mental health conditions, Narelle has committed herself to development over the past year. With all of her hard work, she find...

Tara @_tarannum.h has lived with trichotillomania since she was 6 and a half years old. Throughout her life with the disorder, she has been able to better understand her triggers and find management strategies that she enjoys. Her favorite management strategy? Journaling. You can always find Tara with her journal because she lovingly carries it everywhere! Being able to journal her thoughts allows...

Olivia @_compass_ion is an Autistic ADHDer who runs a mentoring service and Instagram page for Neurodivergent people. Olivia has had Trichotillomania since age 7, she is now 20. She was relieved to find out that her hair-pulling had a cause and an actual name! Now, although not always easy, she shares her experience with others in order to help educate and support others. — This episode is brought...

Elle @ellehirata is a 19 year old college student in Chicago who has struggled with trichotillomania since she was 13. She’s finally in a place where she’s comfortable to tell her story and what she’s learned about managing stress and anxiety in a demanding area of study and just a demanding world in general. She recently faced a setback with her hair-pulling but wants to share the idea that doesn...

Jordan @jordan_shepley is 23 years old and has had trichotillomania since she was in early elementary school. Jordan is currently working on acceptance and how health, wellness, and sobriety can positively impact her trichotillomania. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. What better way to start 2024 than by bringing awareness to your BFRB. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotilloman...

Katie @katiedbannon is a writer, editor, and educator whose work has been featured in The Washington Post, ELLE, Newsweek, and more. She teaches writing and is working on a memoir about trichotillomania. Katie has let go of the shame that once surrounded her because of her trichotillomania and feels the true freedom of being 100% herself. She was once told that reaching her goals in life would be...

Lauren @my_trichjourney is a mum of 1 and a trichotillomania warrior who has lived with trichotillomania since she was 7 years old. Lauren’s trichotillomania made her feel like she couldn’t leave the house without wearing eyeliner—fearing that others would notice and think differently of her. After her daughter was born, Lauren found her relationship with trichotillomania starting to shift. She wa...

Jese @jesemasser is a model and mental health advocate who has lived with trichotillomania for almost 30 years. What is one thing that works best for Jese? Barriers. Listen as she explains just what barriers have worked best and how adding barriers might work for you too. But that’s not all! Jese’s pet bird, Snickers, makes an appearance and much, much more. — This episode is brought to you by Hab...

Jessica @jyss_jyss has lived with trichotillomania for over 30 years. Like many of us in the community, the areas where she pulls from have changed; beginning with her eyebrows to now her scalp. She has battled with shame but has learned to let some of that go by reaching out to others in the community. Jessica wants listeners to know that sharing your story with others will feel like a weight lif...

Tash Wilson from @ bfrb.uk .ireland is a BFRB advocate, support group leader, and much more! Tash lives with multiple BFRBs and dedicates her time to spreading awareness and supporting others in the community. At first, perfectionism was ruling her world but after much introspection, Tash realized that the real cure is kindness. You can find Tash at @ bfrb.uk .ireland on Instagram and https://www....

PART 2 of Chaille & Karen's episode focuses on Body-Focused Process Addictions (BFPAs)! Chaille DeFaria is a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and a facilitator of Dr. Brene Brown’s research. She is also the co-founder of The BFPA Resource Center with Karen. When Chaille exposed her secret of living with a BFRB and started to own the parts of herself that wan...

Trich Talks: Season 4 is starting with a double guest episode for the first time ever! Chaille DeFaria is a Master Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and a facilitator of Dr. Brene Brown’s research. She is also the co-founder of The BFPA Resource Center with Karen. When Chaille exposed her secret of living with a BFRB and started to own the parts of herself that wanted t...

Starr @starrjauregui is a musician and BFRB advocate who has experienced both trichotillomania, the hair-pulling disorder, and dermatillomania, the skin-picking disorder throughout her life. Although there are moments where things feel terrible, Starr wants you to know that things can get better.

Andrew @neurospicycounseling is a husband, father, and therapist who lives with ADHD and dermatillomania, the skin-picking disorder. Andrew's purpose in life is to let others know they are not alone by actively working as a mental health professional and creating content. Through his work, content, and sharing his story, he is able to do just that.

Yael @yaelstrichyjourney is a student, mental health advocate, poet, and artist who lives with trichotillomania and OCD. Yael uses her social media presence to share her journey and educate others.

Luce @calmstrips is a mother of 5, a horror movie lover, a BFRB/mental health advocate, and a Shark Tank star, among other things. Her life completely changed when she met Michael and became a member of the Calm Strips team. What first started as packing up orders to help a friend, quickly turned into a full-time career. Through this process Luce learned about BFRBs and that she actually had a few...

Jayden @stateofirreality has been living with trichotillomania since she was 10 years old. Now 17, Jayden is ready to spread awareness and share her story with the world. She has learned so much from her experience and wants others to know that they are not alone and that sharing your story will feel like releasing a huge burden.

Carlee @carleebusby has lived with trichotillomania for over 22 years but is happy to share that she is now in recovery. She has worked tirelessly to understand her triggers and learn from them. Carlee earned an MS in nutrition and functional medicine and uses her expertise to help others in the BFRB community. To learn more and/or to work with Carlee please visit: bfrbrecovery.com

Clare Mackay @thetrichprof is a professor of imaging neuroscience at The University of Oxford, mother, and someone who has lived with trichotillomania for most of her life. Within the last year, Clare has started openly sharing her story and using her expertise in neuroscience to help bring more insight into what it means to have a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). Read Clare's published ar...