Becca Schneider, an actor and writer, has transformed her experience with hair pulling—a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB) like skin picking—into "TRICH", an award-winning solo play that brings light to mental health, shame, and healing.In this conversation, Becca opens up about her journey—how it all began, the challenges she faced, and how creativity became a powerful tool for transformation.We explore the role of shame in fueling BFRBs and the stigma surrounding them, as well as the profound impact of connection and storytelling in breaking isolation and fostering understanding.Join us for this honest and inspiring discussion on turning pain into art, finding community, and embracing self-compassion.For more information or treatment for skin-picking visit: www.skinpick.com, or you can email us at [email protected] more information on the play "TRICH" and to get in touch with Becca, visit: www.trichplay.com, or email her at [email protected].

Discover the inspiring journey of Prof. Clare Mackay, a Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, who has lived with trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) since the age of 12.

Prof. Mackay will shares her personal story of overcoming shame and secrecy, as well as her mission to unravel the science behind body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) like skin picking, hair pulling, and nail biting.

The session is an opportunity to learn from her unique perspective as both a scientist and someone with lived experience, offering hope and understanding for those affected by BFRBs.

For more information: www.skinpick.com

Prof. Clare Mackay: @thetrichprof