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How To Recover When Alopecia Follows Violent Assault With Dan Newman Founder of Baldilocks Hosted by Zoe Clews and Hattie Moll
Warning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse and a violent assault. Please listen with care.
In this moving episode of 'How to Recover', hosts Zoe Clews and Hattie Moll engage in a profound conversation with Dan Newman, founder of Baldilocks. Dan shares his journey from experiencing a violent assault that left him with emotional and physical scars to transforming his pain into purpose through Baldilocks, a movement aimed at challenging stigma around alopecia and promoting self-acceptance. The discussion delves into themes of childhood trauma, the freeze response to trauma, and the importance of community and connection in the recovery process. Dan emphasises the significance of empathy, humour, and dignity in supporting those affected by hair loss. The episode highlights the power of resilience and the journey towards healing and empowerment.
The music featured on How to Recover is Julia Jacklin's Pressure to Party from the album Crushing.
The episode is produced and edited by Hattie Moll with Michele Orlando.
Takeaways
Recovery is about building something beautiful from trauma.
Dan's journey illustrates the transformation of pain into purpose.
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on self-image and confidence.
The freeze response is a common reaction to trauma that can leave individuals feeling immobilised.
Empathy and connection are crucial in supporting those dealing with hair loss.
Baldilocks aims to create a community of support for individuals with alopecia.
Humour can be a powerful tool in overcoming adversity and stigma.
It's important to create safe spaces for individuals to feel seen and understood.
The journey of recovery often involves confronting and processing shame.
Baldilocks represents a movement towards dignity and empowerment for those with hair loss.
Sound bites
"Humour is our third value."
"You are a guardian of dignity."
"You don't have to keep suffering."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Resilience
01:36 Dan Newman's Journey: From Trauma to Transformation
12:15 The Impact of Childhood Trauma
22:02 Understanding the Freeze Response
32:01 Finding Purpose in Pain: The Birth of Baldilocks
46:47 Creating Community and Connection through Baldilocks
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By How to RecoverWarning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse and a violent assault. Please listen with care.
In this moving episode of 'How to Recover', hosts Zoe Clews and Hattie Moll engage in a profound conversation with Dan Newman, founder of Baldilocks. Dan shares his journey from experiencing a violent assault that left him with emotional and physical scars to transforming his pain into purpose through Baldilocks, a movement aimed at challenging stigma around alopecia and promoting self-acceptance. The discussion delves into themes of childhood trauma, the freeze response to trauma, and the importance of community and connection in the recovery process. Dan emphasises the significance of empathy, humour, and dignity in supporting those affected by hair loss. The episode highlights the power of resilience and the journey towards healing and empowerment.
The music featured on How to Recover is Julia Jacklin's Pressure to Party from the album Crushing.
The episode is produced and edited by Hattie Moll with Michele Orlando.
Takeaways
Recovery is about building something beautiful from trauma.
Dan's journey illustrates the transformation of pain into purpose.
Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on self-image and confidence.
The freeze response is a common reaction to trauma that can leave individuals feeling immobilised.
Empathy and connection are crucial in supporting those dealing with hair loss.
Baldilocks aims to create a community of support for individuals with alopecia.
Humour can be a powerful tool in overcoming adversity and stigma.
It's important to create safe spaces for individuals to feel seen and understood.
The journey of recovery often involves confronting and processing shame.
Baldilocks represents a movement towards dignity and empowerment for those with hair loss.
Sound bites
"Humour is our third value."
"You are a guardian of dignity."
"You don't have to keep suffering."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Recovery and Resilience
01:36 Dan Newman's Journey: From Trauma to Transformation
12:15 The Impact of Childhood Trauma
22:02 Understanding the Freeze Response
32:01 Finding Purpose in Pain: The Birth of Baldilocks
46:47 Creating Community and Connection through Baldilocks