The Hair Therapist
Welcome to The Hair Therapist! I'm your host Mel. The Hair Therapist brings you real life stories from the salon chair and beyond. You will be introduced to guests from different backgrounds and experiences who have the courage to bring awareness to social issues, altering perceptions and changing stigmas. A community of daring individuals ready to transform lives, connected by stories woven from a collective of tapestries. My life is a testament to one’s ability of the human strength and spirit to expand and rise to a challenge, battling through domestic & family violence, family drug & alcohol addiction, I barely made it through high school. Starting my hairdressing apprenticeship at 15 was my saviour. With over 3 decades of listening to stories in the salon chair, I have heard it all as the poor man's unpaid, unqualified hair therapist. My passion project is to use my skills to give back by doing hundreds of haircuts per year on our most vulnerable communities – people struggling and doing it tough. Sometimes it is not about the haircut it is about the meaningful connections through conversations, feeling seen and heard. I encourage my listeners to give back. These stories are not just about survival; they’re about transforming pain into power and inspiring others to do the same. https://infectiousbehaviour.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553910101419&mibextid=LQQJ4d https://www.instagram.com/infectious_behaviour?igsh=ZXVjNXprZHlucmU0&utm_source=qr Melissa Alsemgeest | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amazing Life Experience
24 Sept
The reality of this world is next level. Having fresh water from the water tank, milk from the cow that mornings milking. I’ve seen the highs & lows from living in the country life where I can lay in the grass & see stars in the sky & smell the sweetness in the air where there is fresh vegetation no pollution, animals grazing, sounds of the mosquitoes, cows mooing in the next paddock; to moving to the city where trains are tooting their hir, the whistle piping, to the cars screaming, the sirens are getting to the emergency, the bright lights of the skyscrapers, to the less unfortunate sleeping rough as there is a major housing crisis, as where as there is a cost of living is real. These stories on these podcasts, have brought me to tears..What is this world come too? It is unreal. It is amazing that these incredible people have come forward to share their life experiences and stories, & journeys. Thankyou Mel. Thankyou to the people who have shared their lives with you on your podcasts.
Fabulous real life podcast
5 Sept
I love this podcast, it’s honest, true and fascinating. Well done to Mel !
Empowering everyday people
3 Sept
Wow what an empowering podcast. What are we if not our stories and history. We are all worthy and need a voice. Keep fighting for those who need it
So excited to hear these stories
2 Sept
I’ve known Mel for many years and I can vouch that she has an undying passion for social justice and helping people. I’ve heard stories from her over the years but now it is so great to hear her talk to people directly. You can hear her genuine connection she has to people in these stories. There are so many different stories on here about unique people and she navigates the content, personalities and journey so well. Give it a listen!
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- CreatorMelissa Alsemgeest
- Years Active2K
- Episodes36
- RatingExplicit
- Copyright© Melissa Alsemgeest
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