Trich Talks!

Diana Gray @dianagraycreative is a writer, educator, and media specialist. She joined the trich community as a subreddit moderator several years ago and is proud to help steer that community. She lives in Northern California with her partner, son, and three horrible cats. Just kidding, the cats are lovely. She recently opened a small business offering her unique blend of artistic and communication...

Jade @jadelyall_ is 21 years old and has struggled with trichotillomania for almost nine years. She has spent a majority of that time hiding her hair pulling with makeup which constantly kept her on edge. Within the last couple of years Jade has gained a lot more compassion for herself and has become a lot more open about her struggles with the disorder. For Jade it has honestly become a topic tha...

Meredith @merrolson is a 30 year old from Chicago who lives with trichotillomania and also manages a small chain of Vinyl Record stores. For Meredith, trichotillomania began at the age of 5. It wasn’t until many years later that she discovered there was a name for her behavior and a community ready to welcome her with open arms. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings aware...

Jillian @jcorsie is the director of the award winning documentary, Trichster. The film follows seven individuals over one year, documenting their daily challenges with trichotillomania, as they each determine how their hair pulling defines them. Although Jillian herself does not have trichotillomania, she was introduced to the disorder by a friend when she was a young child. Since learning about t...

Kailey @embracingmysuperpower is an autism advocate who has had trichotillomania for 10 years. After a decade with the disorder, she is ready to share publicly. Here is her story. — 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 scanning behavior. Bring awareness into your life by visiti...

Sadie @sworrall.textiles is a weave design student in Scotland who has had trichotillomania since she was 11 years old. As part of her final year project she created a series of woven fabrics to help other trichsters with their symptoms. — 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 s...

Anastasia Lehneis @abrje_png is a Lancaster, PA transplant who has lived with trichotillomania for most of her life. She is passionate about all things community, art/design and marketing and within her career, Tasia brings new perspectives with her history as an administrative, creative, and executive assistant with 10+ years of experience in different sectors such as higher education, banking, l...

Jessa @lifestyleofananxiousmom is a mom of two who has struggled with anxiety for most of her life. After college she was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and later panic disorder. Part of her healing journey includes recovering from trichotillomania. She talks about her struggles with hair pulling on her Instagram @lifestyleofananxiousmom. Jessa is also currently a counselor in training as she...

Eddie Thomson @ethomson92 and @why_we_watch is an accountant, hobbyist movie critic, and content creator. He's been part of the BFRB community since around 2015 and has written a few articles, with the help of Laura Barton, on his journey with trichotillomania for the Canadian BFRB Support Network. In college, he hosted two screenings of Jillian Corsie's Trichster in his community, and he put a fe...

Sydney @syd_.44 is a college student who has lived with trichotillomania since she was a child. Throughout her journey she has focused on advocacy, sharing her experience with those closest to her as well as those she hasn’t met yet by being on this podcast. Sydney's main message is this: trichotillomania is something she has but it does not determine her beauty or self-worth and it doesn’t have t...

Micaela Williams is a poet and essayist who wrote about her struggle with Trichotillomania for the Huffington Post in 2019. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland. You can follow her on all social media platforms @micaela_poetry. Read Micaela's Huffington Post article here ! — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug o...

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...