Alopecia's Audacity Podcast Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation (CANAAF)

Ah! the marvel of wigs, a widely discussed subject within the alopecia community. It's a topic we're thrilled to delve into by addressing questions from our listeners, sharing wig stories - and what's a discussion about wigs without dropping some care tips gems?
One more thing: no matter what style you choose whether it's bald or with a wig, you rock the look – the look doesn't rock you!
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Have you ever thought of your alopecia journey like a muscle needing repetitive movement, consistency and dedication to turn it into strength? Well friends, in this thought-provoking discussion we’re exploring one of our greatest powers: self-love and how we can use it to motivate ourselves through the fears associated with hair loss. Working to love yourself through hair loss may not be comfortable, but don’t worry we got your back. Sharing how we navigate through our own personal discomfort, we hope our practical and direct approach energizes your will so you too can flex your power and walk boldly through your fears.
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Beauty standards in today’s world is one full of many opinions and ideas of what that looks like. As someone living with hair loss, its hard to “fit in” when bald hasn’t always been seen as beautiful. So, how do you stay true to yourself in a world where alopecia isn’t quit a household name? Where assumptions about the condition still hold stigma?
Well, truth be told everyone is different so this episode is all about ways to be true to you with Alison Mann. Alison was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata at 4 years old and is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in body image and anxiety. She also founded her business, Aid by Ali, which provides mental health resources specifically for people with hair loss. She created the Hair Loss Diary, offers mental health coaching for hair loss and much more. She has been creating content about Alopecia since she was in high school and is passionate about mentoring younger girls with Alopecia.
We hope through listening to Alison’s incredible journey we can all tear a page out of her book and redefine what it means to be true to yourself!
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To say that being diagnosed with Alopecia Areata after living 50 years with a full head of hair is life-altering is a big understatement. Doreen, who is currently in her 60s, suddenly developed Alopecia Areata 5 years ago and is here to talk about the nuanced challenges of such a change in her life. This conversation is one you don’t want to miss because it speaks to the hearts of our older listeners whose experiences with hair loss can differ from those who develop it in childhood. So grab some tissues and listen with an open heart as Doreen walks us through the physical, emotional and psychological impact of her journey. In Doreen's own words, you have to “feel it, to heal it” to take back the power you thought you lost forever.
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In the words of Coco Chanel “Beauty Begins the moment you decide to be yourself". And for those who have alopecia this statement can be difficult to embrace given alopecia's audacity. Our special guest, Joy Blenman, takes you on a walk through how she redefined her narrative and how you can glow from within beyond the lost strands.
A little about our guest - Joy is a Senior Content Designer at Shopify, where she uses her passion for tackling creative challenges to craft engaging content. Prior to her marketing career, Joy worked as a journalist—with over ten years of professional writing experience, Joy has a wealth of knowledge and skills in crafting a wide variety of content, from news articles to national ad campaigns.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Joy is also the founder of Joyful Beauty, a beauty and self-care platform designed for people with alopecia. This platform is a reflection of her passion for helping others and her desire to make a positive impact in her community.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Follow Joy on IG @Joyfulxbeauty
Blog: www.joyfulbeauty.ca
Velour Beauty Lashes: www.velourbeauty.com
Discount code: Joy20
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We know how difficult and overwhelming it can be when you are newly adjusting to alopecia and not sure where to start. The internet can be a tricky place to navigate and have tempting promises of quick hair growth solutions that are nothing more than hope in a bottle.
That’s why we're so excited to have on the podcast CANAAF’s very own Science and Research Director, Anthony Gilding, who will help us debunk fact from fiction on what causes Alopecia Areata. We also equip you with knowledge of various treatment options to help you rival your hair loss and hear how Anthony turned hardship into passion going through his teenage years with Alopecia Areata.
P.S. Mayonnaise and Egg does not stimulate hair growth! To find out what we mean tune into this episode that's informative, tear-worthy, and fun (yes, we manage to do it all) 😜
A little bit about our guest - Anthony is an aspiring dermatologist and autoimmune disease epidemiologist. He is passionate about educating Canadians on alopecia areata while conducting research in the field to influence the medical and psychosocial care of patients with this condition. He is a published author and his work can be found in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) Dermatology, the Canadian Journal of Nurse Practitioners and most recently in the prestigious journal Autoimmunity Reviews.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog posts by Anthony:
Treatment of Alopecia Areata in Canada: What Are Your Options in 2023?
The Burden of Disease in Alopecia Areata: Canadian Online Survey of Patients and Caregivers
Other resources:
Understanding Alopecia Areata by Anthony Gilding (webinar)-
https://www.canaaf.org/about-alopecia-areata/
What's new in Alopecia Areata by Dr. Cathryn Sibbald (webinar)-
https://www.canaaf.org/treatment/

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