Alopecia Life

Welcome to this episode of Alopecia Life. What happens when a new diagnosis turns into a global mission for change? When Sage was diagnosed with alopecia early in 2026, she and her mom, Nicky, found themselves facing a complete lack of local awareness in South Africa. But instead of letting isolation take over, Sage looked at the global alopecia community and decided to build that same support at...

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 her to open her own wig salon and launch My Wig Coach . Today, through her training programs - Wig Essentials for the Hairstylist and The Ultimate Wig Stylis...

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 some big projects that I hope to announce very soon. Alongside those updates, we have a fantastic guest lineup and meaningful topics scheduled this season. We're opening up co...

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 a few weeks in, having answers to these everyday details makes a big difference. You don't have to map it out by yourself. School dynamics ar...

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, or just need a gentle reminder that you’re not alone in this, these mini-episodes are here to give you that extra lift. And I’m so glad to have Ella Ke...

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 the 2026–2027 school year, what’s top of mind? What are you most worried or curious about? What do you want school staff or classmates to know about alopecia? How do y...

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 the exact same thing. Instead of just thinking about it, he decided to do something more. Today, we’re diving into love, connection, dating with hair loss, and the inspir...

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 conversation because all four of them are living with alopecia areata. They've walked through some heavy chapters together, and the struggles around alopecia are real. But w...

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 for the people he serves. Caleb is a board-certified dermatology nurse practitioner, speaker, and founder of the Closer Look Project, an initiative...

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 personal into something positive by helping others feel seen and included. She is passionate about challenging beauty standards, raising awareness, and c...

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 Skincare ™ method, which moves past the surface to ask a vital question: What is your skin trying to tell you? Today, we’re exploring the connection between your nervous...

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 of hair loss has shaped her resilience, confidence, and outlook on life. Balancing competitive golf and academics, Lauren has learned the importanc...

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 relationships and collaborating with others since she believes we are better when we lift one another up so we can all become the best versions of ourselves. Dr. Alanna...

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 for listening today. I'm excited to introduce Arron Johnson as our guest today. Arron shares his personal alopecia story with us from the point he...

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 Jeff Woytovich with the Children's Alopecia Project.  In this episode, we talk about what's new for CAP, JAK Inhibitors, along with the ongoing con...

 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. The video is super raw, and I truly felt with her in the moment while she shared. It had a strong effect on me, and I knew for those who hadn't yet seen...

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'm editing this the week before our presidential election, at a time where a lot of stress and imbalance is working to right itself. Although this week ha...

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 and fully embrace self-love. As a teacher, she has been the recipient of multiple awards including the Heart Award for her dedication and commitment to...

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 and embraced the beauty of baldness. Even though that sounds like an easy 2-step process, she shares the personal challenges and triumphs that led her to help...

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 is Jodie Lee. Jodie is a dedicated educator with 15 years of experience as a high school teacher. She is a passionate advocate for celebrating diversity and foster...

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 super interesting, and after hearing more about who she is and what she wants to accomplish in the racing world, I thought you would all be excited to hear more about her...

 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, provided to all of us to start and continue a self-healing journey. Lisa is back to share about her upcoming FREE masterclass in March, along with her 12 week Alopecia Warrior...

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 within a group where Allison shared about the hat collection that was growing exponentially after they started a small ask of their friends and family to help...

 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 application. I thought it was a fantastic idea, and got to work looking for the perfect podcast guest to speak on this topic, and found Jill Shulman. Jill is the author of...

 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-meaning or misguided family and  friends. Of course, there does tend to be one total ass-hat who likes to take up space too. The early days of being diagnosed...