Very Nearly Almost

The teen years can be some of the toughest to face having alopecia, but Alison Lee has taken her story of self-love and turned it into a mission to advocate for others. In this episode, Lindsey speaks with the 16-year-old about co-founding the Alopecia Justice League together, her early alopecia days and even the alopecia rom-com she wrote.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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 gabs with her alopecia pal Anja Bandulj. She shares the story of discovering she had alopecia on the evening of her junior prom and chronicles the emotional process behind deciding to eventually shave her head. She and Lindsey talk in-depth about the fluctuation of acceptance with their alopecia.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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.

National Alopecia Areata Foundation support group leaders unite in this latest episode! Lindsey speaks with New Jersey leader Lasandra Johnson about her unexpected hair loss journey, hitting rock bottom and coming out of it triumphant and flourishing with self love. Johnson discusses the process of getting her mother to understand and accept her alopecia and shares insight about rocking one's crown proudly.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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 Abby Andrew, who uses her incredible YouTube channel and sizeable social media following to express herself, offer insight about alopecia and rock some truly gorgeous wigs. The ladies spoke about discovering their alopecia at an early age as well as their respective emotional turning points in their journeys of acceptance and eventually advocacy. Abby really dove into the pros and cons of having a platform to tell her story, and even shared a scenario where a publication unfairly redirected the narrative about her alopecia journey.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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.

It would be untrue and frankly harmful not to point out that there are numerous factors at play with the situation that happened between Chris Rock and Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. In this bonus episode, host Lindsey Sullivan is joined by previous VNA guests Supriya Surender and Suhani Parikh to take a deep dive into the alopecia side of the story. They continue to bring the conversation back to Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia journey and explore the power of platforms, why alopecia and most appearance jokes make for lazy comedy at best and even broaching Sunday's sitch with the men in their life. Whether you Googled "alopecia" for the very first time on Oscar night, are supporting a loved one with the condition or are a member of the alopecia community yourself, they hope to play a part in paving the path forward.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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.

Lindsey reacts to what happened between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars and offers her support to Jada Pinkett Smith.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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 Sullivan speaks with Ozzie Martinez about his alopecia journey. In this the first VNA sit-down with a dude, he provides insight about why the condition can be so difficult for men to experience--especially in a world where the harmful general narrative is that only women must worry about their appearances. In addition, they discuss the rarity of vulnerable sharing within male friendships, the power of sports and even dating. 

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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.

Suhani Parikh is a mother of three and the founder of Modern Marigold Books. In this two-part episode, she and Lindsey discuss her alopecia journey and how it inspired her book Shreya's Very Own Style.  Children's books are powerful ways to teach kids values and acceptance of others. This episode is full of advice and resources for both parents and teachers about navigating a child's alopecia--or talking about their own alopecia experience with young children.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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.

Velena Jones is a reporter for CBS Sacramento. In her early 20s, a mysterious illness and the medications it called for caused her hair to fall out. Here, she and host Lindsey Sullivan discuss navigating her identity as as not only a Black woman but as an on-camera journalist during that tumultuous time and how she's arrived at a place of acceptance where she can recognize the power in sharing her own story.  

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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.

Alopecia is not the topic at hand in this holiday bonus episode of Very Nearly Almost. Meredith Lesley opens up about her weight loss journey and the moment she felt called to become a certified personal trainer and inspire others to map out what wellness means for them.  Plus, Meredith shares her tips for navigating holiday time, when negative self talk around food and New Year's resolutions can feel exceedingly overwhelming.

Follow Lindsey on Instagram at @verynearlyalmost and @lindssully. Visit lindseysullivan.net and vrynrlyalmost.com for more. 

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.