In today’s interview, you’ll hear an honest and powerful insight into what was a deeply traumatic experience.
Emma lives with Alopecia Areata. Her condition first appeared in the classic small patches, but then returned — this time, much more severely.
She shares the story of a trigger that caused her hair to almost completely disappear.
We talk through her experience of that initial loss, the mental challenge of her hair growing back, and the heartbreak of losing it again years later.
Together, we explore how hair loss impacts every part of life — from the school run, to standing beside a bride as a bridesmaid, to holding it together in front of the kids at home.
Because mental health is the heart of this podcast, we also discuss the emotional toll that hair loss can take.
This is an open, honest, heart-on-sleeve conversation about one woman’s journey — trying everything from steroid injections and hair systems to topical treatments — all in the hope that her hair might return.
Whether you’re listening because you’re going through something similar, or you simply want to understand this topic more deeply, you’ll come away with a true sense of how mentally tough hair loss can be.
There’s something in this episode that will resonate with anyone experiencing any form of hair loss — so grab a cup of tea, and maybe some tissues.
As always, this is a sensitive topic, and some parts may be upsetting. Please reach out for support if you need it.
Take good care, and enjoy the show.
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If you need support with an Alopecia condition contact - https://www.alopecia.org.uk/
If you need support if you are going through treatment there are many amazing charities such as Macmillen and Maggies Charity.
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