Trich Talks!

Brianna @furiouslybri opens up about her mental health journey. From living with a BFRB (trichotillomania) to discovering how it connects to other things she’s been struggling with. It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about self-awareness, healing, and figuring things out one step at a time. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giv...

Lorna @sistersasha04 is a 20-year-old university student who has been living with trichotillomania for as long as she can remember. Balancing her studies with a part-time job to support herself, she often faces stressful days but her determination never wavers. Above all, Lorna is deeply driven by a desire to make others feel seen, understood, and less alone. — This episode is brought to you by Ha...

In today’s episode of Trich Talks , Barbara reads from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries . She reflects on a surprising moment of comfort—discovering that playing with her split ends could be a way to manage her urges for the first time. Barbara also revisits a painful memory: the sting of being called out, the rush of fleeing, heart pounding, shame pressing in. This episode is a raw and honest lo...

In today’s episode of Trich Talks, Barbara is reading from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries. In this episode Barbara shares what it felt like to lose progress, return to therapy, and try medication that ultimately didn’t help. This honest glimpse into her journey reminds us that healing isn’t linear. Every setback holds the power to teach us something new. Purchase a signed copy of The Trichster...

Selena Close @selenaclosee is a psychology graduate, IT consultant, and mental health advocate. She lives with Trichotillomania and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and is passionate about sharing the honest, unfiltered reality of navigating these experiences. Through her journey, she has learned the importance of being open about your struggles, not hiding behind them, and making space for bo...

Jessy Harper @jessyh_x is back on Trich Talks! If you haven't already, listen to Jessy's first episode before this one! Jessy 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...

This week on Trich Talks : I’m reading straight from The Trichster Diaries and taking you back to a time when covering up my missing eyelashes felt like a daily mission. From heavy makeup routines to experimenting with false lashes (spoiler: I hated them), I open up about the ways I tried to “fix” what I thought needed hiding and look back on photographs that once made me cringe. Purchase a signed...

This week on Trich Talks , Barbara reads from her book The Trichster Diaries , revisiting some of the comments that stuck with her over the years—and how they shaped her experience with trichotillomania. She also opens up about the lies she used to tell hairstylists to avoid the truth about her hair loss… and how that’s changed. It’s an honest, vulnerable, and empowering conversation you won’t wan...

Faith Uyboco @ftotheaith is a Filipina breaking free from the cycle of fear and shame while navigating through life with trichotillomania. By sharing her story Faith hopes that other people of Asian descent will come forward and share their experiences, so that others in her community feel less alone. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania...

Leah Terry @Leelee_5678 is back on Trich Talks sharing more of her experience! Leah 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. — This episode is br...

On today’s episode, Barbara is reading from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries —and wouldn’t you know? There’s another surprise guest joining her in the studio: her brother, Evan! They’re talking sibling support, family perspective, and what it was like growing up together with trich in the mix. You won’t want to miss this one. Purchase a signed copy of The Trichster Diaries here or unsigned from A...

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...