Trich Talks!

by Barbara Lally

Let's talk about trich and other BFRBs!

Listen as Barbara Lally, author of The Trichster Diaries, interviews 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 awar ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 4

  • TRICH TALKS: CHRISTINA

    TRICH TALKS: CHRISTINA

    Christina @beachmamablog is a mom blogger who shares about her mental health to help shed light on topics that are often ignored. Christina began her body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) journey by developing trichotemnomania (the hair-cutting disorder) which ultimately led her to trichotillomania (the hair-pulling disorder). Although her BFRBs once caused her immense shame, Christina has been able to shed the shame and share her story with the world. Christina wants everyone but especially other mothers to know that there is a community out there that is ready to support you and she is part of it! — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. What better way to start 2024 than by bringing awareness to your BFRB. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration when I’m doing the scanning behavior. Bring awareness into your life by visiting barbaralally.com/habitaware and use code LALLYLOVE for 10% off the replacement training bundle. Did you know HabitAware also offers virtual peer coaching? This one-to-one peer-based program will coach you through shifting mindset, practicing healthy strategies and creating your personal roadmap to recovery. To work with me, Ellen or Aneela, head over to habitaware.com/coaching today. — Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks. Did you know that I offer a trichotillomania online course? My course is called Sharing Our Stories. In it we do a deep dive into your relationship with trichotillomania by using my guided journal, My Trichster Diaries, as our workbook. You can learn more at barbaralally.com

  • TRICH TALKS: NARELLE

    TRICH TALKS: NARELLE

    Narelle @wholesomehumankind @narellearmstrong is 28 years old and has had trichotillomania as well as other body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) throughout her life. Narelle lives in Australia and works as a paramedic. Although she has a significant history of various mental health conditions, Narelle has committed herself to development over the past year. With all of her hard work, she finds herself feeling genuinely happy and content with where her life is heading. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. What better way to start 2024 than by bringing awareness to your BFRB. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration when I’m doing the scanning behavior. Bring awareness into your life by visiting barbaralally.com/habitaware and use code LALLYLOVE for 10% off the replacement training bundle. Did you know HabitAware also offers virtual peer coaching? This one-to-one peer-based program will coach you through shifting mindset, practicing healthy strategies and creating your personal roadmap to recovery. To work with me, Ellen or Aneela, head over to habitaware.com/coaching today. — Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks. Did you know that I offer a trichotillomania online course? My course is called Sharing Our Stories. In it we do a deep dive into your relationship with trichotillomania by using my guided journal, My Trichster Diaries, as our workbook. You can learn more at barbaralally.com

  • TRICH TALKS: TARA

    TRICH TALKS: TARA

    Tara @_tarannum.h has lived with trichotillomania since she was 6 and a half years old. Throughout her life with the disorder, she has been able to better understand her triggers and find management strategies that she enjoys. Her favorite management strategy? Journaling. You can always find Tara with her journal because she lovingly carries it everywhere! Being able to journal her thoughts allows Tara to quiet her mind which positively impacts her trichotillomania. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. What better way to start 2024 than by bringing awareness to your BFRB. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration when I’m doing the scanning behavior. Bring awareness into your life by visiting barbaralally.com/habitaware and use code LALLYLOVE for 10% off the replacement training bundle. Did you know HabitAware also offers virtual peer coaching? This one-to-one peer-based program will coach you through shifting mindset, practicing healthy strategies and creating your personal roadmap to recovery. To work with me, Ellen or Aneela, head over to habitaware.com/coaching today. — Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks. Did you know that I offer a trichotillomania online course? My course is called Sharing Our Stories. In it we do a deep dive into your relationship with trichotillomania by using my guided journal, My Trichster Diaries, as our workbook. You can learn more at barbaralally.com

  • TRICH TALKS: OLIVIA

    TRICH TALKS: OLIVIA

    Olivia @_compass_ion is an Autistic ADHDer who runs a mentoring service and Instagram page for Neurodivergent people. Olivia has had Trichotillomania since age 7, she is now 20. She was relieved to find out that her hair-pulling had a cause and an actual name! Now, although not always easy, she shares her experience with others in order to help educate and support others. — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. What better way to start 2024 than by bringing awareness to your BFRB. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration when I’m doing the scanning behavior. Bring awareness into your life by visiting barbaralally.com/habitaware and use code LALLYLOVE for 10% off the replacement training bundle. Did you know HabitAware also offers virtual peer coaching? This one-to-one peer-based program will coach you through shifting mindset, practicing healthy strategies and creating your personal roadmap to recovery. To work with me, Ellen or Aneela, head over to habitaware.com/coaching today. — Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks. Did you know that I offer a trichotillomania online course? My course is called Sharing Our Stories. In it we do a deep dive into your relationship with trichotillomania by using my guided journal, My Trichster Diaries, as our workbook. You can learn more at barbaralally.com

  • TRICH TALKS: ELLE

    TRICH TALKS: ELLE

    Elle @ellehirata is a 19 year old college student in Chicago who has struggled with trichotillomania since she was 13. She’s finally in a place where she’s comfortable to tell her story and what she’s learned about managing stress and anxiety in a demanding area of study and just a demanding world in general. She recently faced a setback with her hair-pulling but wants to share the idea that doesn’t mean she’s ‘failed.’ — This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. What better way to start 2024 than by bringing awareness to your BFRB. My Keen2 brings awareness to my trichotillomania by giving my wrist a gentle hug or vibration when I’m doing the scanning behavior. Bring awareness into your life by visiting barbaralally.com/habitaware and use code LALLYLOVE for 10% off the replacement training bundle. Did you know HabitAware also offers virtual peer coaching? This one-to-one peer-based program will coach you through shifting mindset, practicing healthy strategies and creating your personal roadmap to recovery. To work with me, Ellen or Aneela, head over to habitaware.com/coaching today. — Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks. Did you know that I offer a trichotillomania online course? My course is called Sharing Our Stories. In it we do a deep dive into your relationship with trichotillomania by using my guided journal, My Trichster Diaries, as our workbook. You can learn more at barbaralally.com