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Lauren @laurenkotowski12 is a dog mom of 3, living in Wisconsin. She has a professional background in social work and has always been passionate about mental health and breaking the stigma. Lauren developed trichotillomania when she was in 6th grade and is telling her story to continue shed light on barriers that people with BFRB's experience & normalize it.
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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 sitewide!
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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Diana Gray @dianagraycreative is a writer, educator, and media specialist. She joined the trich community as a subreddit moderator several years ago and is proud to help steer that community. She lives in Northern California with her partner, son, and three horrible cats. Just kidding, the cats are lovely. She recently opened a small business offering her unique blend of artistic and communications skills to help other small businesses fine-tune their media presence. Content to stay busy, she also streams on Twitch, writes fiction, gardens, and volunteers.
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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 sitewide!
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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Jade @jadelyall_ is 21 years old and has struggled with trichotillomania for almost nine years. She has spent a majority of that time hiding her hair pulling with makeup which constantly kept her on edge. Within the last couple of years Jade has gained a lot more compassion for herself and has become a lot more open about her struggles with the disorder. For Jade it has honestly become a topic that she loves educating people on whenever she gets the chance.
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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 sitewide!
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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Meredith @merrolson is a 30 year old from Chicago who lives with trichotillomania and also manages a small chain of Vinyl Record stores. For Meredith, trichotillomania began at the age of 5. It wasn’t until many years later that she discovered there was a name for her behavior and a community ready to welcome her with open arms.
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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 sitewide!
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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Jillian @jcorsie is the director of the award winning documentary, Trichster. The film follows seven individuals over one year, documenting their daily challenges with trichotillomania, as they each determine how their hair pulling defines them. Although Jillian herself does not have trichotillomania, she was introduced to the disorder by a friend when she was a young child. Since learning about the disorder, it has been her mission to spread awareness in hopes that her friend would find the community she was missing. You can watch Trichster on Amazon by clicking here!
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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 sitewide!
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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Kailey @embracingmysuperpower is an autism advocate who has had trichotillomania for 10 years. After a decade with the disorder, she is ready to share publicly. Here is her story.
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Sadie @sworrall.textiles is a weave design student in Scotland who has had trichotillomania since she was 11 years old. As part of her final year project she created a series of woven fabrics to help other trichsters with their symptoms.
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Anastasia Lehneis @abrje_png is a Lancaster, PA transplant who has lived with trichotillomania for most of her life. She is passionate about all things community, art/design and marketing and within her career, Tasia brings new perspectives with her history as an administrative, creative, and executive assistant with 10+ years of experience in different sectors such as higher education, banking, law firms, and even construction. She recently began getting her certificate in graphic and web design to expand creative skills. She currently lives with her partner and two cats who help keep her sane!
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Jessa @lifestyleofananxiousmom is a mom of two who has struggled with anxiety for most of her life. After college she was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and later panic disorder. Part of her healing journey includes recovering from trichotillomania. She talks about her struggles with hair pulling on her Instagram @lifestyleofananxiousmom. Jessa is also currently a counselor in training as she works to complete her masters in clinical mental health counseling.
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware. 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.
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Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Trich Talks.
Begin your journey to self-acceptance with trichotillomania by enrolling in my course, Sharing Our Stories. Sharing Our Stories does 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
Eddie Thomson @ethomson92 and @why_we_watch is an accountant, hobbyist movie critic, and content creator. He's been part of the BFRB community since around 2015 and has written a few articles, with the help of Laura Barton, on his journey with trichotillomania for the Canadian BFRB Support Network. In college, he hosted two screenings of Jillian Corsie's Trichster in his community, and he put a few DVDs in his local libraries.
Read Eddie’s articles here!
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This episode is brought to you by HabitAware.
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.
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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
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Trich Talks: The Podcast is an insightful and empowering show hosted by Barbara Lally, dedicated to raising awareness and opening honest conversations about body-focused repetitive…
Through personal stories, expert interviews, and thoughtful discussions, Barbara offers education, support, and practical resources for people living with BFRBs, as well as their families and loved ones. Each episode explores the psychological, emotional, and physical realities of BFRBs, creating a safe, compassionate space where listeners can feel seen, understood, and less alone.
With a strong focus on breaking stigma and fostering self-acceptance, Trich Talks helps listeners build understanding, resilience, and hope on their journey toward healing and recovery.
Trich Talks is brought to you by HabitAware.