A weekly podcast dedicated to people around the world who suffer from Alopecia Areata, Totalis, and Universalis. Hairless Awareness combines personal stories of alopecia with interviews from experts in the field of health and nutrition. Join your alopecian host, Sasha Yama for unfiltered and informative discussions about treatment options, cosmetic alternatives, relationship and lifestyle advice, nutrition, health, and mental wellness. Whether through knowledge, acceptance, treatment, or life-style change we are here to empower each other and reclaim our lives from Alopecia!
Being a teenager is hard enough. Just imagine what that process would be like if you woke up with no hair. An already confusing and emotional phase of life can be made worse by a very obvious and sometimes embarrassing condition. Like adults, teens may grieve the loss of their hair but how they do it may be very different. Their peers, their coping abilities, their digital resources, the influence of social media , their growing insecurities, their changing body, and a desire to fit in can significantly impact how teenagers grieve and overcome this trauma. In episode 10 we talk to the strong and inspiring Lili Graham who was diagnosed with alopecia areata at the age of 14. She dealt with alopecia for most of her high school career. One day she decided to shave it all off and live life as a bald teen. She started a youtube channel and an instagram page to help spread awareness about alopecia. Her goal is to spread awareness and provide a relatable and friendly resource to other alopecians!
13 Feb 2020
Episode 9: The Spiritual Significance Behind Alopecia with Jess Morgan
Many of us are forced to reexamine our lives after being diagnosed with a chronic illness. Often times we ask ourselves "why me?". Have you ever considered asking instead, "What is this Alopecia experience here to teach me?". If we saw every experience in our life as an opportunity to expand and find greater purpose, we may consider the possibility that Alopecia is here to help us. Will you accept this calling for change? With the help of fellow Alopecian, Jess Morgan a professional content creator, mindfulness advocate, and mindfulness maker from LadyandLionco.com we will uncover the spiritual lessons behind alopecia. Plus some comforting and empowering tools to use to help overcome the daily obstacles of living with this disease.
6 Feb 2020
Episode 8: How Gratitude Heals
We hear it all the time. Just be grateful for what you still have! Its undeniably harder to have feelings of gratitude when you are suffering. How do we think positively when we feel horribly? It was in the depth of my depression that I decided to make a change in how I thought about my life. After discovering the research behind gratitude and healing I adopted my own gratitude practice. Join me in episode 8 to learn what gratitude is, the research behind its healing powers, how to cultivate it, and the limitations of being grateful.
21 Jan 2020
Episode 7: From Helpless Victim to Empowered Survivor
With Alopecia its easy to feel out of control, like life is happening to us instead of for us. Often times we feel victim to our disease. This mindset is part of being human and has value but its important that we do not get stuck in this mood. Inspired by Sarah Kohlmann's work on victim mindset, we dive into what it means to be in a victim mindset vs an empowered mindset. Join me in learning how to transition from a helpless to survivor.
14 Jan 2020
Episode 6: WIGS 101 with PrettyWigsToYou.com
When my Alopecia began I spent an embarrassing amount of money on wigs. Money I did not have. I had no idea what I was buying, what i needed, or what to search for online. I would make my purchase decision solely based on the online pictures not knowing what was inside the wig. I didn't know there were so many different things to consider. From the type of hair, to the kind of lace, and then the construction, how do you know what wig to buy?! Let's not forget that our hair loss is so unpredictable that our wig needs are always changing. With the help of Heather Scott, an alopecian of 30 years and creator of prettywigstoyou.com you'll learn how to navigate the world of wigs and get the piece(s) for your ever changing needs.
4 Jan 2020
Episode 5: When your partner has Alopecia
The other side of alopecia. Today I ask my boyfriend to join me in talking about my Alopecia journey. What has this journey been like for him? How does it make him feel? What has he learned during this process? What works and does not work for our relationship? How has alopecia impacted our love life? Listen in for a candid conversation between Sasha & Hersh on Love & Alopecia.
27 Dec 2019
Episode 4: Get Healthy Naturally with Alopecia Angel
Known for her big hair, Johanna could've never imagined that she would be diagnosed with Alopecia areata. After western medicine failed her, Johanna turned to holistic healing. There she found results and now shes sharing her secrets with us through her website alopeciaangel.com
Listen in to learn more about Johanna Dahlman and her holistic approach to healing alopecia.
17 Dec 2019
Episode 3: Its OK to be Sad, The Psychological Impact of Alopecia with Matthew Kelley, LMFT
Its not just hair and heres why.
In this episode we chat with Matthew Kelley a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California who has had alopecia universalis for 14 years. Learn how this condition can affect the mental health and psychology of children and adults.
17 Dec 2019
Episode 2: What Not to Say to an Alopecian
Don't Say It! There are just some things we cannot stand hearing and unfortunately they are some of the most common things people say to us! Join me in listing all the things NOT TO SAY to someone with alopecia and some suggestions on what you could say instead.
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