Very Nearly Almost

In this episode, Lindsey interviews Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer about rocking her baldness on live TV at a Monday night football game in a stadium of 80,000 people this past December. Latimer shares her alopecia journey, discusses the healing and hardship of being a professional dancer when it comes to self-image and even reveals her tips for keeping her wig secure--even during the show-stopping, hair-whip-worthy "Thunderstruck" routine. Plus, Latimer touches on whether fans will catch her on the second season of Netflix's hit docuseries, America's Sweethearts.

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In this episode, Lindsey interviews award-winning journalist, menopause advocate, filmmaker and content creator Tamsen Fadal. She is a co-producer on the documentary The M Factor: Shedding the Silence on Menopause, set to premiere on PBS on October 17 ahead of World Menopause Day on October 18. In March, she will publish her newest book How to Menopause. Tamsen opens up about her own experience entering menopause and midlife and how gaps in guidance inspired her to seek out answers and support, not just for herself but for all women. This is a powerful conversation about rewriting narratives for yourself and others.

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

In this solo episode, Lindsey opens up about her history with alopecia treatment, the over-a-decade pause she took and coming back to it in the form of taking the JAK inhibitor Lifulo by Pfizer. She also discusses the healing process of penning a piece in The Cut about recalibrating her identity as a woman pursuing treatment for her hair loss.

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

In this episode, Lindsey takes you inside the 2024 National Alopecia Areata Foundation conference. It took place this past June in Washington, D.C. 

The D.C. setting is an important one for alopecia advocacy work. As listeners know all too well, it’s an election year. It feels like government and public policy are at the forefront of minds and memes, but all that stuff can also feel so divisive and simply out of reach. And what might any that have to do with alopecia? Well, as it happens–a lot! NAAF has an entire Legislative Liaison program in which people with alopecia all across the country–and members of their support squad–aim to meet with their local legislators to implement real, tangible change for those with hair loss. Don’t worry – Lindsey and special guests from this year’s conference -- including NAAF co-founder Donna Murray and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley -- are going to break it all down for you.  Plus, head to Capitol Hill for Advocacy Day and learn all about the Wigs as Durable Medical Equipment Act.  

Next year’s NAAF conference will take place in Chicago on June 26, 27, 28 and 29th. 

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

Happy Alopecia Awareness month! In this episode, Lindsey interviews Simon Rubenstein. He’s the youngest board member on the National Alopecia Areata Foundation Board of Directors. He's also a film director, a producer, a writer, a photographer, a multicam operator, a community organizer and a business entrepreneur. They discuss the importance of empowering others in the community through choice, be that treatment access, wigs or rocking what you’ve got. Simon also shares about his experience navigating purchasing and wearing a wig as a guy and curating confidence through activity and community as opposed to looks that can’t be controlled. He really puts the highs and lows of hair loss life in perspective, both personally and as a front-facing NAAF board member and role model for the alopecia community. Plus, he shares his thoughts on recently FDA-approved treatments.

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

In this episode, Lindsey is combining her passions for theater, hair and self-image in a conversation with 2024 Tony honoree Nikiya Mathis. The ultimate multi-hyphenate, Nikiya is a classically trained actress with an MFA in Acting from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts as well as a wig and hair designer who has lent her talents to shows like Chicken & Biscuits, Death of a Salesman, Topdog/Underdog, Once Upon a One More Time, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Home, Cats: The Jellicle Ball and of course, Jocelyn Bioh's 2024 Tony-nominated play, Jaja's African Hair Braiding. She opens up to Lindsey about what called her to performing, the experiences that inspired her to take on supporting her peers with their hair and ultimately, becoming an acclaimed Broadway wig and hair designer. Nikiya even shares some great tips and questions to consider when purchasing a wig.  

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

In this episode, Lindsey has the opportunity to combine her passions for theater and connecting with others via Very Nearly Almosts. She spoke with Becca Schneider. Her solo show TRICH, which chronicles her experience with trichotillomania, was the top-selling play at the 2021 United Solo Theatre Festival at Theatre Row in NYC, winning both the Best Actress and Audience Choice Awards. It’s now performing regionally and is headed to Allentown later this month. Becca and Lindsey connected over their enthusiasm for the arts–but also over the interesting similarities between these two very different types of hair loss.

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

In this episode, Lindsey deep dives into hair loss with Baldie Con creator Felicia Flores. The ladies discuss dating with alopecia, how Flores' hair loss journey inspired her to create Baldie Con and what exciting developments are on the way for the annual event down the road. 

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Joyel Crawford. She is a TEDx speaker and the best-selling author of Show Your  Ask! She is also the CEO and Founder of Crawford Leadership Strategies and the host of the Career View Mirror podcast. The ladies discuss Joyel's alopecia journey and how she's turned her own process of sharing her shine into a practice with her clients. Plus, she offers insight for disclosing alopecia in the workplace and an adorable story about her husband. 

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.

Happy Alopecia Awareness Month! Lindsey kicks it off with Morgan a.k.a. Bald Baddie. Though she strikes a power pose like no other and has amassed nearly 30,000 followers, she--like many!--had a hard time dealing with bullying when she first lost her hair at age 16. Morgan talks about honing her confidence and how those painful experiences drove her to transform into Bald Baddie. She opens up about finding one's own "sexy," educating others about hair loss and even reacts to some recent regrowth she's had. 

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The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Very Nearly Almost.