Episode notes
Macy has trichotillomania and uses her own struggles with the disorder to propel her research on the topic. She also teaches psychology and uses her platform to educate students on the realities of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs).
Read Macy's research here: https://digital.library.txst.edu/items/b0072932-ecdd-4dc8-b689-a160c79251ce
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