The BFRB Podcast

In this episode of the BFRB Podcast, hosts Ashley Robles and Jose Alvear engage in a profound conversation with Bianca Lyder, the founder of the Lyder Foundation. Bianca shares her personal journey about how she found out about her own BFRB as well as the importance of community. Bianca discusses her foundation's mission to improve BFRB awareness and treatment for people of color. She also talks about providing a safe space for individuals, especially those from marginalized communities.

In this episode, host Jose Alvear, LCSW, talks with Laura Hope, a psych provider and BFRB coach who also has trichotillomania. Laura talks about her practice and how she cultivates self compassion for herself and her clients.

For more on Laura Hope's coaching practice go to: hopeandhealingcoach.com

In this episode, we discuss Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) and their impact on relationships, intimacy, and self-image. We are joined by Jose's wife Roxanne to discuss the challenges of disclosing these behaviors to partners, the role of shame, and the importance of support and understanding in navigating these issues. We delve into the complexities of relationships affected by Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking and trichotillomania.

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In this episode of the BFRB Podcast, hosts Ashley Robles and Jose Alvear engage in a heartfelt conversation with Christina Pearson, the founder of the TLC Foundation for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). They explore the complexities of BFRBs, share personal stories of struggle and recovery, and discuss the importance of community support and mindfulness in managing these behaviors. Christina reflects on her journey from feeling isolated and ashamed to becoming a leading advocate for BFRB awareness and education. The conversation emphasizes the need for self-acceptance, the role of parents in supporting children with BFRBs, and the ongoing efforts to provide resources and support for those affected by these behaviors.

In this episode, hosts Jose Alvear, and Ashley Robles are joined by certified hypotherapist Kisha Reynolds who talks about her personal journey as a person of color dealing with body-focused repetitive behaviors. She opened up about how bullying in her past led to nail biting, and revealed her struggles with trichotillomania and the associated feelings of shame. During the conversation, Reynolds also discussed her new book and highlighted her current role as a certified hypnotherapist who works with BFRB clients, bringing both personal experience and professional expertise to help others managing these conditions.

Hosts Jose Alvear, LCSW, and advocate Ashley Robles are back with a more in-depth discussion about Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs). In this episode, we describe different types of BFRBs such as trichotillomania, skin picking, trichophagia and cheek biting, among others. We speak from our own personal journeys struggling with multiple BFRBs in order to emphasize the social and mental impact of these disorders. We also talk about the prevalence of BFRBs, their impact on self-care, and the need for education among mental health professionals.

Hosts Jose Alvear, LCSW and advocate Ashley Robles talk about their trip to Washington D.C. on October 2024 for the BFRB Conference put on by the TLC Foundation.

We discuss some sessions we attended and all the incredible advocates and professionals we met. We reflect on the importance of community support and the impact of personal stories shared at the conference and how it created raised awareness of our own BFRBs. We also discuss the power of connection and the need for self-compassion when managing these behaviors.

In Episode 1 of the new BFRB Podcast, hosts Jose Alvear and Ashley Robles delve into the complexities of Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking, nail biting, and hair pulling. They share their personal experiences with these behaviors, the journey to understanding and managing them, and the importance of community and advocacy in the healing process.

The discussion highlights the challenges faced by individuals with BFRBs, including feelings of shame and the impact of relapse, while emphasizing the need for support and connection among those affected. The hosts also reflect on their motivations for becoming advocates and the transformative power of sharing their stories.

Welcome to the (re)launch of the BFRB Podcast! We are your hosts Jose Alvear and Ashley Robles and this is our preview episode premiering at the 2024 BFRB Conference in Washington D.C. In this short episode we discuss our own struggles with our BFRBs as well as showcasing what's to come in future episodes.

Welcome to the BFRB Podcast with your host Jose Alvear, LMSW. In this premiere episode, I talk about body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as skin picking and hair pulling (trichotillomania). I also discuss how these disorders impact social, physical and mental health functioning. Finally, I open up about my own struggles with skin picking disorder, how I started the blog Diary of a Skin Picker and how I came to be the host of this show.  For more go to the BFRB Podcast (www.bfrbpodcast.com) website. 

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