Let's talk about trich! And other BFRBs! Listen as Barbara Lally, author of The Trichster Diaries, interviews different guests about their experience with body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like trichotillomania (the hair-pulling disorder), dermatillomania (the skin-picking disorder), and more. About 3% of total population experience BFRBs but they are rarely spoken about. Barbara is determined to bring more awareness ...
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Kimberley Hastings (@kimonskin) is a content creator focusing on managing skin-picking disorder. Since becoming a breast cancer patient, she has learned ways to embrace her skin and body, developing a newly discovered confidence during her most challenging time. Listen to Kim's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsOpDdkKKS6TEOHCl19W5?si=758221aee6f64a1f Kim's website: https://kimonskin.com/
Listen as I speak with mental health and trichotillomania advocate Honey of @rainbowofproblems about her experience with the hair-pulling disorder. Honey has suffered from trichotillomania since she was about 7 years old. When she was younger she had no idea why she was pulling out her hair, as there was no education around BFRBs at the time - but now there is much more than there was! Now Honey spends her days trying to learn and understand her trichotillomania, because it's not as simple to 'just stop' doing it. Honey posts about her trichotillomania journey on Instagram to help those with trichotillomania feel less alone, and to also educate those who don't quite understand it!
Listen as I speak with Ellen from @habitaware about her life with trichotillomania. Ellen is a mental health activist committed to educating and reducing the stigma around mental health and BFRBs. A fellow "Trichster" of 30+ years, she cares deeply about her work and the community she serves. When she is not helping others find positive change with Keen, Ellen enjoys Barre classes and really good coffee. Learn more about Ellen by visiting habitaware.com
