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Rocking The BaldWhipping It Out with Lauryn HarrisonHey! Welcome back to the Pod. Today, Lauryn Harrison is here! Laruen is a Board Member of the Candian Alopecia Areata Foundation, aka CANAAF. We are talking about whipping out the bald and enjoying the breeze! We also discuss growing in self-acceptance, foundation activities & awareness, dating, and wigs.www.canaaf.orgFollow Lauren @hairless_whisper_2024-05-2943 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastGettin Wiggy with ItAh! the marvel of wigs, a widely discussed subject within the alopecia community. It's a topic we're thrilled to delve into by addressing questions from our listeners, sharing wig stories - and what's a discussion about wigs without dropping some care tips gems?One more thing: no matter what style you choose whether it's bald or with a wig, you rock the look – the look doesn't rock you!If you enjoy this episode, leave a comment, like, share and subscribe.To find support for your alopecia or for a loved one, visit www.ca...2024-01-3044 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastFlex Your Power!Have you ever thought of your alopecia journey like a muscle needing repetitive movement, consistency and dedication to turn it into strength? Well friends, in this thought-provoking discussion we’re exploring one of our greatest powers: self-love and how we can use it to motivate ourselves through the fears associated with hair loss. Working to love yourself through hair loss may not be comfortable, but don’t worry we got your back. Sharing how we navigate through our own personal discomfort, we hope our practical and direct approach energizes your will so you too can flex your power and walk...2023-11-3038 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastBe True to You with Alison MannBeauty standards in today’s world is one full of many opinions and ideas of what that looks like. As someone living with hair loss, its hard to “fit in” when bald hasn’t always been seen as beautiful. So, how do you stay true to yourself in a world where alopecia isn’t quit a household name? Where assumptions about the condition still hold stigma?Well, truth be told everyone is different so this episode is all about ways to be true to you with Alison Mann. Alison was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at 4 years old and is a l...2023-10-3151 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastNavigating Alopecia in your 50s & 60s with DoreenTo say that being diagnosed with Alopecia Areata after living 50 years with a full head of hair is life-altering is a big understatement. Doreen, who is currently in her 60s, suddenly developed Alopecia Areata 5 years ago and is here to talk about the nuanced challenges of such a change in her life. This conversation is one you don’t want to miss because it speaks to the hearts of our older listeners whose experiences with hair loss can differ from those who develop it in childhood. So grab some tissues and listen with an open heart as Doreen walks us...2023-07-3147 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastGlow from Within with Joy BlenmanIn the words of Coco Chanel “Beauty Begins the moment you decide to be yourself". And for those who have alopecia this statement can be difficult to embrace given alopecia's audacity. Our special guest, Joy Blenman, takes you on a walk through how she redefined her narrative and how you can glow from within beyond the lost strands.A little about our guest - Joy is a Senior Content Designer at Shopify, where she uses her passion for tackling creative challenges to craft engaging content. Prior to her marketing career, Joy worked as a journalist—with over ten...2023-06-3050 min
Rocking The BaldAlopecia the Disrespectful BFF with Christal Malcolm Pt. 2Hey! Thanks for coming back, and if this is your first time joining, welcome! Today we have part 2 of my conversation with Christal Malcom discussing our mutual disrespectful BFF Alopecia. If you missed part 1, I would recommend you pause, go listen to that and come back to this! I hope you enjoy today's conversation, and thank you for listening.Christal Malcolm:IG: @thepeckishpalateCanadian Alopecia Areata Foundation: publicrelations@canaaf.org2023-05-3159 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastTreatment and Causes with Anthony GildingWe know how difficult and overwhelming it can be when you are newly adjusting to alopecia and not sure where to start. The internet can be a tricky place to navigate and have tempting promises of quick hair growth solutions that are nothing more than hope in a bottle.That’s why we're so excited to have on the podcast CANAAF’s very own Science and Research Director, Anthony Gilding, who will help us debunk fact from fiction on what causes Alopecia Areata. We also equip you with knowledge of various treatment options to help you rival your...2023-05-1759 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastLevel Up Your Mindset with Jennifer GadoskyFinding the strength let alone humor in alopecia is not easy. After all, alopecia is not a joke nor is laughing at the expense of someone's visible difference ever okay. In this episode, our special guest Jennifer Gadosky shares how she found the silver lining within her alopecia journey through humour to help her cultivate a healthy mindset.This was no easy walk but with the help of therapy, time, and practice, let Jennifer's story inspire you to dig deep so you too can find the courage to smile and even laugh in spite of your alopecia...2023-04-2043 min
Alopecia's Audacity PodcastHair We AreGet to know us, your Alopecia's Audacity co-hosts as we take you back to the start of our alopecia journeys. Lauryn and Sara dive into what it was like to grow up with Alopecia Areata and Christal talks about her personal challenges with Scarring Alopecia.Hair We Are is both a callback to the part that hair once played in our lives and moment of celebration of where we are today.Resources mentioned in the episode:Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation (www.canaaf.org)CANAAF COME TOGETHER ConferenceCANAAF Support...2023-03-2228 min
Alt Hair Life and The Real WorldAlt Hair Life and the Real World- Alopecia Areata- Sherry Schaefer joins us.Do you wonder why is my hair thinning? What is alopecia? Alternative Hair looks fun!
On this podcast, Jeannie chats with Sherry Schaefer about her 23 years with Alopecia Areata, her experiences and how she took those experiences and made a business for herself helping others.
00:00 - Introduction
03:40- Sherry discusses her 1st experience with Alopecia Areata (AA)
12:07 – Breast Cancer and our Hair
14:24 – 10 years younger
19:28 – Pandemic impact and pivoting in her business
25:46 – Depression and AA
30:06 – Alopecia Areata and Stylist Education
43:52 – This Gen-Xer wants to know...2022-01-251h 00
Alopecia LifeS3E4 Science, Story & the Need for an Equally Important Community Within Our OwnI'm excited to have today's guest with us for this episode. Anthony Gilding has an important role as the first director of science and research communication at the Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation His experience in research along with his own alopecia diagnosis has put him in a unique position to help on both a personal and professional level. Today's episode covers a bit about research, his story of hair loss, and a population within our own alopecia community that hasn't yet connected.Thank you for sharing your time with Anthony and I today. I appreciate Anthony's honesty...2021-10-0724 min
Alopecia LifeS2E22 CANAAF with Vice President, Melissa RileyToday's guest is Melissa Riley. For the last 4 years, Melissa has been the Vice President of the Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation. She shares about her experience with CANAAF, how they've adapted their support groups to be effective during the pandemic, and how they've also added something new and exciting that will be a great service to those living with alopecia in Canada. Thank you for sharing your time with us today on Alopecia Life. For more information about CANAAF or how to find out more about their wig library, please reach out to them. All that contact i...2021-07-2221 min
The Alopecia ProjectS3: Episode 3: Live with CANAAF and the importance of Support GroupsIn this live episode, co-hosted by CANAAF. Sarah and Sarah speak to the group about the importance of support groups like the Canadian National Alopecia Areata Foundation and the value of having alopecia friends. The Sarah's wrap up the episode with a live Q&A from the audience.
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The Alopecia ProjectS1: Episode 6: Kaiya Sicard on support systems and self confidenceIn episode six, we speak with Kaiya Sicard. Kaiya has had alopecia since she was 5, and volunteers as a support group leader with the Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation. Kaiya talks about support systems and self-confidence when living with alopecia.
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