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Hair Loss in Women Podcast12. Have you thought about seeing a hair loss coach?It can be hard to talk about female hair loss and all the ways in which it can impact your life.
In this episode Bambi talks to a hair loss coach and psychologist,Evelien, who specialises in helping women with hair loss.
Evelien also has her own hair loss story and she talks about how hard it was to talk about her own hair loss in professional settings.
You’ll also learn a little more about cotton hair fibres.
In this episode you’ll learn...2024-07-1534 minHair Loss in Women Podcast11. Speaking up about hair loss medication stigmaHave you tried medications to improve or stabilise your hair loss?
In some circles, taking medication for female hair loss is seen as controversial.
So in this episode Bambi talks to Kate, a medical science researcher who also has hair loss to see what her take is on the studies and published papers around hair loss medication.
In Did You Know, Bambi also takes some time to talk about the different types of treatments for hair loss, including medications.
In this episode you’ll lea...2024-07-0237 minHair Loss in Women Podcast10. What you need to know about wigs and toppersHave you tried wearing wigs or toppers yet?
In this episode Bambi talks to Ashley about her hair loss and why she’s embraced alternative hair.
Ashley even has an online channel helping women choose wigs and toppers that are right for them.
Bambi also continues her conversation around supplements.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Some of the main differences between wigs and toppers
What you should think about if you’re curious about trying wigs for the first time
And in...2024-06-1836 minHair Loss in Women Podcast9. Living with Alopecia UniversalisShayna lost all of her hair when she was 18 months old.
In this episode of the Hair Loss in Women podcast, Bambi talks to Shayna about Alopecia Universalis and delves into the world of living with such a significant loss of hair.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
How growing up with hair loss has shaped her identity
Why confidence can be the answer to many problems, including hair loss.
Bambi also talks about what to look out for in the lucrative world of supplements in the Did Y...2024-06-0331 minHair Loss in Women Podcast8. Looking good with and without hairLooking good is a state of mind.
And in this episode of the Hair Loss in Women podcast you’ll meet Chelsea who, after many years of hiding her hair loss, decided to shave her hair off. Tune in to hear how that momentous day changed so much in her life.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
What led Chelsea to make such a life changing decision
How even with a biopsy, there can be confusion around the cause of hair loss
Can you still dye your hair when...2024-05-2035 minHair Loss in Women Podcast7. Is there a name for my female hair loss?Trying to find an exact diagnosis for your hair loss can be overwhelming and confusing.
In this episode of the Hair Loss in Women podcast Bambi will give you an overview of some of the most common types of female hair loss.
You’ll also hear from Penny, who first noticed she had hair loss at 11 years of age. Penny talks about how hard it is to have hair loss as a child and young person and how she has learnt to accept her hair loss as she grew older.
2024-05-0230 minHair Loss in Women Podcast6. Why is my hair falling out after illness?If you’ve suffered hair loss after an acute illness or stressful situation, you’ll know that the rate in which your hair falls out can be alarming. This phenomenon is called Telogen Effluvium or TE.
In this episode of the Hair Loss in Women podcast Bambi talks to a woman who has recently recovered from a bout of TE after a serious illness.
You’ll also hear exactly why illness and other stressful events can result in hair loss and what to do about it.
In this episod...2024-04-1634 minHair Loss in Women Podcast5. Hair loss during menopauseMenopause can often be a time of hair loss for women susceptible to the condition.
In this episode Bambi talks to Jan who shares her personal experience of hair loss during menopause.
The conversation is continued during the Did You Know segment where Bambi discusses the underlying causes of hair loss during menopause.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
Why menopause can have a significant impact on hair loss
Why menopause alone may not be the reason for your hair loss
Some of the best first steps to take if you’re e...2024-04-0926 minHair Loss in Women Podcast4. Embracing your natural hairAfter wearing a wig for years, Lesa decided to grow her hair as much as she could, and leave her wig days behind.
In this episode Bambi talks to Lesa about the day she went from long and blonde to short and grey - and found the confidence to embrace her natural self along the way.
In this week’s Did You Know we also look at hairbrushes. You’ll find out:
The best hair brushes to use if you have hair loss
Why wet hair is delicate and needs a different approach
The best...2024-04-0227 minHair Loss in Women Podcast3. Hiding female hair loss and why you’re not aloneIt’s very confronting to discover your hair is thinning or that you have had a bald patch in the back of your head.
And that’s why it’s so brave when women come onto the podcast and speak about their hair loss.
In this episode, Bridget (that’s an alias) speaks to Bambi about her hair loss for the first time. She talks about discovering she had bald patches, living with a husband with long luscious locks and why true beauty doesn’t come from your what’s on the outside.2024-03-1128 minHair Loss in Women Podcast2. Finding the reason behind your hair lossFinding a reason for your hair loss can be a powerful step towards healing and acceptance.
In this episode, Bambi Staveley talks to Dee about how she finally found the reason for her hair loss and the steps she took to regain some growth.
You’ll also find out just how you should be washing your hair to minimise hair loss.
In this episode you’ll learn:
How often you should be washing your hair
The ingredients to avoid in your shampoo and conditioner
Why you...2024-03-1134 minHair Loss in Women Podcast1. Speaking out about female hair lossCould you imagine talking about your hair loss on national TV?
Despite keeping her hair loss a secret from many of the people in her life, Jot decided to take the brave step of speaking out about female hair loss on the ABC’s Insight program.
In this episode, Bambi Staveley talks to Jot about appearing on that program and where her hair loss is at now.
You’ll also hear about how stress can be a big factor in sudden hair loss. You’ll learn:
Th...2024-03-1136 minHair Loss in Women PodcastTRAILER - Hair Loss in Women PodcastAre you a woman experiencing hair loss? You're not alone.
Join Bambi Staveley as she talks to women with hair loss and shares the highs and lows of what it's like to be a female with hair loss.
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The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 132: Joanna Rakoff and Tony Hoagland!In this week’s episode, I interview novelist and memoirsit Joanna Rakoff,
Photo by David Ignaszewski
and then talk once again with the poet Tony Hoagland,
Photo by Ann Staveley
plus Brittany McIntyre writes bravely about how a book I never expected to learn more about changed her life.
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Carlton Melton's "Country Ways" accompanied Brittany McIntyre's essay.
In Orlando, come hear me, Kimberly Lojewski, Robert Metcalf, and Tiffany Razzano read at There Will Be Words on January 13th.
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