Behind the Chair with Rebecca Dickenson

In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Ruth to talk about a side of menopause that isn’t spoken about enough. What started suddenly became overwhelming, impacting her confidence, emotions, and sense of self in ways she never expected. Ruth opens up about her experience, the challenges of being heard, and the turning point that helped her feel like herse...

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, coercive control, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised. In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Sara Jane Black to explore a life shaped by resilience, reinvention, and hard-earned healing. From navigating single motherhood and complex relationships to rebuilding identity an...

In this inspiring episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Joseph Ferrero, a renowned hairdresser whose journey has taken him from Australia to building a thriving career in the UK. Joseph shares his story of ambition, resilience, and reinvention from his early days in Sydney to his current role as a successful salon owner in Harrogate. He opens up about the highs and low...

In this episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson speaks with Andy from Andy’s Man Club, a growing movement that is changing the conversation around men’s mental health. Andy opens up about his journey, the impact of the club, and why creating safe spaces for men to talk is saving lives. This is honest, powerful, and a reminder that speaking up is a strength. Learn more or find a group:...

In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson opens up in conversation with Sarah Robinson about a journey of pain, survival, and hope. Rebecca shares her traumatic experience of rape and the trial that followed, how those events shook her mental health, pushed her into self-destructive behaviours, and left her grappling with lack of support from family. Yet in the darkness,...

In this special episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson reconnects with ‘Janey’—the woman who mentored her at the very start of her hairdressing journey. Now in her seventies, Jane shares hard-won wisdom from a life marked by strength, resilience, and purpose. From overcoming personal battles to becoming a voice for breast cancer awareness, her story is both uplifting and deeply human....

From teenage chaos to spiritual clarity, Shannon shares her raw and inspiring journey—from early struggles and pandemic burnout to silent retreats, EMDR therapy, and boldly shaving her head. In this honest conversation with Rebecca Dickenson, she opens up about self-worth, authenticity, and finding purpose through yoga and healing. 🧘‍♀️ Shannon’s Studio: FLOW Studio, Doncaster 📸 Follow Shannon:...

In this episode of Behind The Chair, Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Sarah Robinson, founder of 'Bring Your BreastIe'. For the first time, Sarah reveals the untold truths of her past- a journey shaped by trauma, resilience and a mission from pain. What began as a personal outlet has grown into ‘Bring Your Breastie’, a bold movement of breaking taboos, raising breast cancer awareness and uniting c...

In this deeply moving episode, Rebecca sits down with Aly, a single mother who rebuilt her life with extraordinary courage and grace. From navigating a toxic relationship to choosing solo motherhood through IUI, Aly shares the raw, honest, and inspiring truth behind her journey to create a family on her own terms. With wisdom, humour, and unshakable strength, Aly opens up about raising two childre...

In the first episode of Behind the Chair, award-winning stylist Rebecca Dickenson shares the personal story that inspired her podcast. Joined by friend Sophia, Rebecca opens up about trauma, resilience, and why the salon chair became a space for healing and transformation.