Beyond Skin Picking & Hair Pulling

There's a 99% chance you've been in this trap. In the three years I've been supporting people heal from chronic skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting, I have yet to meet someone who hasn't struggled with this too. I did for years, and I still catch myself slipping into this self-sabotaging and degrading way of thinking. If you want to feel more content, present, and fulfi...

This is what really works. And it's got nothing to do with willpower or expensive therapeutic treatment. I discovered this at one of the lowest moments in my healing journey and, to this day, it continues to change my life for the better. Because the truth is, you're not struggling with chronic skin picking, hair pulling, or nail biting - you're struggling with shame. And I guarante...

Most people set really crappy goals for the new year and wonder why, by mid-March, they seem to be no further than they were on January 1st. I personally don't love the idea of New Year's resolutions, but I absolutely love goal setting and teaching others how to do it effectively because goal setting is a skill that will genuinely transform your life! In this episode, I share with you: T...

Trying to get them to “just stop” isn’t working. In fact, it’s probably making things worse. There is a right way and a wrong way to support someone with a chronic body-focused repetitive behaviour (BFRB). Unfortunately, there isn’t much information out there explaining what the right way actually is. That’s why I created this episode. It’s short, because supporting your loved one effectively is m...

It's not because of genetics, or because you lack willpower, or because you're just a malfunctioning human being. It's because you didn't learn this one vital skill. This skill lies at the core of why you pick, pull, & bite and learning it is the most powerful and effective path to healing you can take. Listen in to find out what this skill is, why you never learnt it, and...

You'll be surprised how this is also making you pick, pull, and bite at your body... Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, we lost that zest for life. Rather than waking up looking forward to the day, we wake up not wanting to get out of bed, dreading what the day might bring, or feeling an underlying sense of urgency, like we're already behind. Here's what the solution is not...

When you STOP venting, you'll take huge steps towards accessing freedom from chronic skin picking and hair pulling. And when I say "venting", I mean the cathartic act of complaining or offloading about your problems onto a loving and listening ear. We've all done it/do it. Don't even try to deny it! I struggled with chronic skin picking for 15 years, and venting was one of...

Skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting won't stop without this vital piece. I've spoken to hundreds of people like you in this community, and they all want the same thing: relief, a break, the space to be themselves without this behaviour constantly getting in their way, like a shackle around their legs or a thorn in their side. What I've noticed is that this "vital piece&...

Are you making this big mistake too? "When I stop picking, I'll be free, I'll be able to relax and just be." Yes, finding freedom from skin picking and hair pulling will have a drastically positive impact on your life, BUT what most people describe as freedom is usually not based in reality and is actually keeping them stuck. So is it truly possible to be free? Or have we got o...

If you’ve been feeling moody, foggy, or struggling with PMS or menopause symptoms, this episode is going to shift the way you see your body. My guest, Vanessa Kerr , is one of Australia’s most respected strength coaches and the owner of Hills Barbell Club. She’s also the NSW Head Coach for the High Performance Team and a team coach for the Australian Weightlifting Federation. Vanessa has spent ove...

Most people try to “fix” skin picking or hair pulling by focusing on the behaviour, but that’s why we stay stuck in it. In this episode, I share a radically different approach: how looking at your life as a whole can reveal the real root of your BFRB (body-focused repetitive behaviour) and what’s keeping you stuck in the cycle. You’ll walk away seeing your healing in a completely new light! One th...

Are evenings your weak spot for picking? You’re likely overstimulated, not "weak" or “failing.”  In this episode, I break down why modern-day overload drains impulse control and heightens emotional reactivity, making nights the hardest. You’ll learn simple somatic practices to reduce daily overstimulation so you can arrive in the evening more grounded, present, and in control. What you’l...

Many strong, driven, and high-achieving women still find themselves holding back, worried about coming across as rude, arrogant, or “too much.” In this conversation with Harriet Bratt , international speaker, trainer, Firewalk Guide, & global best-selling Co-Author, we explore why high-achieving women often silence themselves and how to reconnect with your authentic voice. You’ll learn:  • Wha...

If “just stop picking” hasn’t worked, this episode reveals why and what actually does. I share how somatic practices helped me move from coping to healing, so even on hard days filled with stress, migraines, and breakouts, I no longer turn to picking. You’ll learn how reconnecting with your body builds emotional resilience and true self-trust. What we cover: Why BFRBs are stress responses, not bad...

When you’re passionate about personal growth, it can feel frustrating if your partner isn’t on the same page. Many growth-minded people unknowingly make a mistake that actually pushes their partner away, sabotaging the very connection they want to build. In this powerful conversation with women’s empowerment coach Adam Hudson, we explore what happens when one person in a relationship is growing an...

We’ve all heard it: “Your ego is the enemy.” But what if that belief is actually making things worse? In this episode, I challenge the popular narrative surrounding the ego and reveal why perceiving it as “bad” or “toxic” keeps you stuck in cycles of shame, self-doubt, and even chronic skin-picking. Instead, I offer a radically different perspective: your ego is not the enemy, it’s your wounded in...

Love might light the spark, but it won’t keep the fire burning. In this episode, coach Adam Hudson breaks down the three core ingredients that make love last and shows how to navigate the messy middle between the honeymoon phase and real life. You’ll learn: The 3 essentials beyond love: attraction, real compatibility , and shared values/life goals How to ride out the end of the honeymoon phase wit...

This episode is inspired by recent, saddening events. We live in a world that pushes us toward black-and-white thinking, good or bad, right or wrong, us versus them. But if you want to have a real impact, it starts with something most of us resist: keeping your heart open in the moments you most want to close it. In this episode, I share openly about processing anger, what it really means to speak...

High-achieving women are used to getting results, climbing ladders, and mastering challenges, but even with all the success, many secretly feel unfulfilled. Why? Because results alone can’t fill the deeper need for meaning, alignment, and authenticity. In this powerful conversation with life coach and self-discovery expert Zerina , we explore what’s really keeping high achievers stuck, and how shi...

We’ve all been told to “change our mindset,” but Blair Dunkley makes a strong case for why mindset doesn’t actually work in today’s world and what to focus on instead. Blair has spent decades researching behaviour and creating mind models : practical, flexible tools that help people move forward, stop self-sabotage, and build resilience in the face of life’s challenges. In this episode, we cover:...

If you’ve ever told yourself you’ll “do better with self-care” only to watch it slide the moment life gets stressful, you’re not alone. Most high-achieving women know self-care is important, yet it often feels like one more task on the never-ending to-do list! In this episode, I share why that happens, the deeper beliefs behind it, and how to reframe self-care so it feels nourishing instead of dra...

In this episode, I sit down with breathwork facilitator and massage therapist Karen Theimer for a deep, grounded conversation about the power of the breath to release stored emotions, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect you to yourself. Karen shares how breathwork can help you process what you’ve been carrying, sometimes for years or even generations, without having to “figure it out” in yo...

In this episode, I sit down with Melissa, one of my clients in my program STRENGTH, whose journey is such a powerful example of what’s possible when you approach healing with self-kindness and curiosity. She shares how she went from self-criticism and perfectionism to cultivating compassion, celebrating her progress, and finding freedom from the shame of skin picking. In this conversation, we talk...

Making new friends as an adult can feel confusing, awkward, or even impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, Adam Hudson returns to break down why adult friendship feels so hard, how your past experiences shape your current relationships, and what to do about it starting today. If you’ve ever felt stuck in surface-level connections or unsure how to deepen friendships without oversha...

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I still not there yet?” or “How much more work do I need to do?”, this episode is for you. I’m unpacking a pattern I see in myself and in so many others who are on a growth journey: doing all the inner work, yet still feeling like it’s not enough. In this episode, I offer a perspective shift that might help you finally see what’s already changed. In...