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Tell HerThe Parts of You Nobody Sees: Finding Joy on Your Own TermsIn this solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni reflects on an unforgettable evening spent listening to live classical music and how it reminded her of all the hidden aspects of herself she has learned to embrace over the years.From secret loves (like classical piano and quirky collections) to the courage it takes to enjoy things that don’t “fit the box,” this episode is an honest and calming reminder to follow your own joy, even if it looks different from everyone else’s.Sharni also shares thoughts on the beauty of doing things a...2025-07-0910 min
Tell HerLiving Through War, Living With DementiaIn this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni sits down with her longest-standing client, an extraordinary woman now 87 years young who has truly lived through it all.Together, they explore her deeply personal journey navigating life alongside her beloved husband Ken, who was diagnosed with dementia. She speaks candidly about the broken care system, nearly losing their home to afford care, and the emotional toll of advocating for someone you love.But her story doesn’t stop there. She also takes us back to her childhood during World War II, sharing me...2025-07-021h 38
Tell HerGenetics, Grit & the Will to Live: Jo’s Fight for Life-Saving TreatmentIn this episode, we revisit Joe's journey since her last appearance. Jo opens up about her ongoing battle with cancer, the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, and the crucial need for genetic testing in families with a history of cancer. She provides invaluable insights into navigating the NHS, understanding cancer markers, and the importance of molecular profiling. As Jo continues her fight, her cousin has started a GoFundMe campaign to access life-extending molecular treatment not available on the NHS. Host Sharni emphasises the need for awareness and the power of community support to make a meaningful difference...2025-06-2537 min
Tell HerWall Street to Storybook: Jordan Cracknell on Women, Money & MentorshipIn this episode of Tell Her, Jordan Cracknell shares her powerful journey from Wall Street analyst to children’s book author. With degrees from Baruch College and Cambridge, Jordan carved her path through the high-pressure world of finance, often one of the most male-dominated spaces there is.She opens up about what it took to not just survive in that environment, but to thrive, without sacrificing her feminine energy. Jordan speaks candidly about learning to lead with grace and intuition in rooms where she was often the only woman, and how staying true to herself became her gr...2025-06-1859 minTell HerEmbracing the 'Let Them' Theory: Personal Growth and RelationshipsIn this solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, the host Sharni Knighton, reflects on attending Mel Robbins' "Let Them" event in London and delves into the profound impact of the Let Them theory on both personal and family relationships. Key topics include allowing others to make their own mistakes, letting go of control, and the importance of personal accountability encapsulated in the 'Let Me' aspect of the theory. The host shares personal anecdotes about friendships, parenting, and the transformative power of releasing expectations. Join this introspective journey to understand how these principles can lead to more authentic and...2025-06-1130 min
Tell HerEmpowering Every Strand: Heat Styling with CLOUD NINE's Marie NieuwoudtIn this enlightening episode, we sit down with Marie Nieuwoudt, Global Ambassador and Group Education Manager at CLOUD NINE, to explore the power of heat styling—and how it can be used as a force for good in hair care. With over 38 years in the hair industry and a deep passion for education, Marie shares her expertise on using heat safely, effectively, and inclusively.We go right back to basics—because the truth is, many of us aren’t taught the foundational principles when it comes to styling and hair health. It’s o...2025-06-041h 19Tell HerWhen Pain Meets Persistence: My Journey for AnswersIn this episode of the Tell Her podcast, the host shares a deeply personal story of health struggles, spanning multiple misdiagnoses and significant chronic pain. She details her three-year journey battling symptoms that were initially dismissed as fibromyalgia and sciatica, but ultimately diagnosed as cauda equina syndrome. The narrative underscores the importance of self-advocacy in the healthcare system, spotlighting both the positive and negative interactions with healthcare professionals. The host concludes by expressing gratitude for the healthcare workers who eventually provided effective care, and emphasizes the importance of not comparing one's struggles with others, highlighting that everyone's experience matters...2025-05-281h 18
Tell HerExploring Resilience and Personal Growth with Mindset Coach Terri-leighIn this episode of the Tell Her Podcast, we chat with Terri-leigh, a performance mindset coach, about the profound differences between coaching and therapy. Terri-Leigh specializes in working with individuals on their limiting beliefs and self-worth using the DEMARTINI method. We delve into the subconscious reprogramming needed to navigate life's challenges, highlighting how past experiences shape our current selves. Terri-Leigh shares insights on balancing emotions, handling guilt, and breaking free from societal expectations. This conversation is packed with valuable advice for anyone looking to transform their mindset and reclaim personal power.00:00 Introduction to the Tell Her Podcast...2025-05-211h 42Tell HerThe Woman on the Plane: Choosing Kindness Over JudgmentIn this heartfelt solo episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni opens up about recent reflections on privacy, the shift away from chasing online validation, and the quiet joy of living more intentionally.After sharing a glimpse into a spontaneous trip to New York with her daughter Molly, Sharni recounts a powerful story from their journey home, sitting beside a woman paralysed by an extreme fear of flying.What unfolds is a moving reminder of the strength found in vulnerability, the power of choosing compassion over judgment, and the...2025-05-1431 min
Tell HerHealth Before Hormones: The Cost of Dismissing Women’s SymptomsIn this profoundly moving episode of Tell Her, we sit down with Jo from Durham—a courageous mother and wife—who opens up about her journey after being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 53. Today, Jo lives with the knowledge that her cancer is now untreatable, and she’s been given just 8 months to live. Despite this heartbreaking prognosis, Jo shares her story with grace, humor, and an unwavering determination to make a difference.She speaks candidly about the challenges she faced within the medical system, the frustration of having her symptoms initially dismissed as hormonal, and he...2025-05-071h 25Tell HerHow Kindness from Strangers Transformed My Life: A Story of acceptence and GrowthHow Kindness from Strangers Transformed My Life: A Story of Resilience and GrowthIn this episode, I reflect on my transformative journey, sharing personal stories about the people who inspired and supported me. From the kindness of a client who paid for her family's holiday to the mentorship from a woman who saw her potential, she discusses how these encounters reshaped her outlook on life and relationships. I also seem to realise that after my divorce, I had a spiritual awakening, started to accept help, and see the world differently, and found true love, highlighting the impact...2025-04-3009 min
The Alcohol DebateGenerational Trauma Stops Here with Sharni KnightonIn this week’s episode, I’m joined by Sharni Knighton, a hair loss specialist who shares why what’s happening on our heads often points to something deeper within. We explore the striking parallels between hair loss and alcohol use - how both are often hidden, surrounded by shame, and rooted in unspoken emotional pain.Sharni has over 25 years of experience in the hairdressing industry and has owned multiple salons throughout her career. Her true passion lies in supporting women experiencing hair loss. She is also the host of the ‘Tell Her’ podcast, which discusses controversial and taboo...2025-04-2333 min
Tell HerFrom Misdiagnosis to Mission: How Leah Turned Her Cancer Journey into a Career Supporting Women with Hair LossWelcome to The Tell Her Podcast—where extraordinary, ordinary women share the raw, real stories that shaped them.In this episode, we meet Leah, who showed up to train with me as a hair loss specialist just days after finishing cancer treatment. Why? Because she had a plan to help other women, and nothing—not even breast cancer—was going to stop her.Leah was misdiagnosed, brushed off by a doctor who missed the red flags. But she didn’t take no for an answer. She fought through every setback, and even on the days she didn...2025-04-231h 11
Tell HerRelapse, Recovery & Radical Honesty: Tabbin’s Story of Alcohol and Breast CancerIn this powerful and honest episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni sits down with Tabbin Almond to talk about grey area drinking, the silent struggles many women face, and the life-altering health consequences most of us were never told about—especially the link between alcohol and breast cancer.Tabbin opens up about her years working in the high-drinking world of advertising, her gradual descent into private drinking, her path to sobriety, and how a devastating breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. But the turning point? Discovering—after treatment—that alcohol is a known cause of bre...2025-04-161h 01
Tell HerThe Fight For Her Life: The Ultimate Comeback Story From Breakdown To Breakthrough with World Champion Nicola BarkeNicola’s story isn’t just about surviving trauma, it’s about rising with purpose and doing something powerful with the pain.From performing ballet at a national level to becoming a world champion in Taekwondo, she’s always been someone who pushes boundaries. She’s taken that same tenacity into the boxing ring, into corporate leadership at HSBC, and into her advocacy for mental health. But behind the titles and achievements is a woman who has had to fight harder than most, mentally, emotionally, and physically.After a car accident left her with PTSD and a seri...2025-04-091h 18
Tell HerFrom Ashes to Impact with Ashely HigginsSometimes it takes losing everything to discover what really matters.Ashley had it all mapped out. A thriving salon, a long-term partner, a future she’d worked hard to build. But within the space of a week, her world collapsed. A devastating fire destroyed her salon and her life savings. Days later, her seven-year relationship ended. With nowhere else to turn, she moved back to Manchester with nothing.But just when she thought she had nothing left to give, one desperate message from a mother changed the course of everything.In this deeply pe...2025-04-021h 23
Tell HerBoundaries, Burnout & Becoming Yourself – Kate Baxendale’s Journey of Self-AcceptanceSome women hit breaking point and decide to shrink. Kate Baxendale hit hers and chose to expand.After decades in high-pressure leadership roles across the NHS, juggling responsibility for hundreds of lives and navigating the invisible weight of being “the strong one,” Kate found herself unravelling. Not all at once but slowly, subtly, almost imperceptibly.She didn’t fall apart in a dramatic collapse. She became quiet. Disconnected. Withdrawn. She started questioning herself. She stopped recognising the person staring back in the mirror. It was only when she stepped back and asked “What do I need?” t...2025-03-261h 36
Tell HerFighting for Answers – Mandi Potter's Journey Through Hair Loss, Cancer & Finding StrengthSome battles you choose. Others come crashing into your life and force you to fight.Mandi’s story is one of resilience, determination, and never backing down when something doesn’t feel right. It started with what seemed like a minor health issue. hair loss linked to an underactive thyroid. But as she sought answers, she was met with dismissals, misdiagnoses, and a frustrating medical system that didn’t seem to be listening.Then came the biggest fight of her life. A tiny ulcer on her gum turned into something far more serious. As she pushed...2025-03-192h 08
Tell HerFrom Hairdresser to Hair Detective – Victoria Scott on Trusting the Signs & Taking ControlHair loss isn’t just about aging or genetics. It can be one of the first warning signs that something deeper is happening in the body. Stress, hormonal imbalances, illness, and nutritional deficiencies can all trigger excessive shedding, yet many people dismiss it until it’s too late. The body prioritises vital functions first when it’s under pressure, hair growth is one of the first things to suffer. Ignoring these signs could mean missing a crucial opportunity to take control of both hair health and overall well-being.Victoria Scott understands this better than most. At 19 years old, s...2025-03-121h 00
Tell HerLisa Daly’s Journey of Strength, Survival, and PurposeSome stories stay with you long after they’re told, and this is one of them.In this episode of The Tell Her Podcast, Lisa Daly shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, survival, and finding purpose through adversity. From overcoming breast cancer to navigating the heartbreaking loss of her parents, Lisa’s story is a testament to the power of strength, positivity, and human connection.She takes us through the deeply personal and emotional challenges she faced her battle with cancer, the trauma of workplace betrayal, and how she turned her pain into purpose as a pa...2025-03-051h 33
Tell HerTurning Pain into Power: Rebecca Dickenson on Boundaries, Burnout & Brave ChoicesIn this powerful episode of The Tell Her Podcast, host Sharni Knighton sits down with Rebecca Dickenson, an industry-leading hair professional and entrepreneur, to explore the emotional side of service-based careers, personal growth, and the power of human connection.Rebecca opens up about how hairdressing is more than just a job it’s about creating safe spaces, navigating vulnerability, and knowing when to protect your energy. She shares how her own experiences with burnout, toxic relationships, and life-changing decisions like cutting ties with her family led her to discover resilience and redefine success on her own terms....2025-02-261h 09
Tell HerThree Hearts, One Battle: Facing Cancer TogetherFinding Strength and Resilience Through Hair and Health ChallengesIn this episode of the Tell Her podcast, the host welcomes a guest, Lisa, who shares her powerful and emotional journey dealing with breast cancer, hair loss, and the extraordinary connections that have helped her through tough times. The conversation dives into their unique encounter at a hair loss clinic, the significant impact of small interactions, and the vital role of caring professionals in Lisa's recovery. Lisa recounts her initial fears and ultimate acceptance of losing her hair, leading to transformative experiences with different hair systems, notably IntelliMesh...2025-02-251h 29
Tell HerMeet Sharni Knighton: Why She’s Sharing the Stories of Extraordinary Ordinary WomenEmpowering Women: Conversations on Vulnerability, Strength, and AuthenticityIn the debut episode of the 'Tell Her Podcast,' host Sharni is Interviewed for an in-depth conversation about the motivations behind starting the podcast. Sharni reveals her vision to create a supportive space for women, her personal and professional journey, and the extraordinary stories of women she encounters in her hair loss clinic. The conversation explores themes of vulnerability, empowerment, and authenticity. Listeners are introduced to Sharni's unique experiences and how various influential women have profoundly impacted her life. The episode also touches on societal issues, including women's...2025-02-1746 min
Get Your Sparkle OnEpisode Five - Hair LossThis week's episode concentrates on hair loss with special guest Sharni Knighton, a hair loss specialist and educator.
She shares her journey from traditional hairdressing into wigs and her famous InteliMESH hair integration system.
We share our journey, how we met, and our love for empowering women.
Sharni discusses your options if you're experiencing hair loss, debunking the myth that all wigs look fake and the stigma surrounding them. She also explains her InteliMESH hair integration.
She also shares some funny stories with you to make you laugh, sparkle, and shine.
Thank you again to Sharni for an amazing Podcast...2024-06-2834 min