Have you ever wondered what it would be like to scroll through a dating app where alopecia was simultaneously not a big deal... and yet the main thing everyone already understood? Our guest today is Göran Persson, and he wondered the exact same thing. Instead of just thinking about it, he decided to do something more. Today, we’re diving into love, connection, dating with hair loss, and the inspiration behind creating a space designed specifically with our community in mind. More about Göran: I live in a small town in northern Sweden with my two daughters. I work as a creative copywriter at a communications agency, but I’ve also spent many years building my own businesses and digital projects. "My journey with alopecia universalis began in the fall of 2016 during a very stressful period in my life, filled with major changes and uncertainty. First, I started losing the hair on my head, and eventually I lost my beard and the rest of my body hair as well. Mentally, it was a difficult experience. Losing my hair also meant losing a big part of my visual identity. Over time, though, it became easier to accept my new appearance. I began to realize that alopecia didn’t just change the way I looked. It also changed the way I viewed myself and life in general. What first felt overwhelming eventually became a natural part of who I am today. After a separation in 2024, I slowly started thinking about dating again. That’s when the thought hit me: how comforting would it be to meet someone who truly understands what it’s like to live with alopecia? Someone who has been through the same journey. I quickly realized I probably wasn’t alone in feeling that way. Since I’ve been building websites and digital projects for more than 20 years, I decided to create alopeciadating.com — a dating platform for people with alopecia from all over the world. The site launched in March, and my goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where people don’t have to worry about when or how to explain their alopecia. Here, it’s already understood from the very beginning. The project is still new and growing slowly, but the response so far has been incredibly positive. For me, this is about much more than dating — it’s about connection, understanding, and helping people feel a little less alone." If this resonated with you and you want to give it a try, head on over to to be one of the first 100 members! Since Göran and I originally recorded this conversation, the number of members has already doubled - so the momentum is definitely building! This platform is built as an accessible web app. No need to hunt through the App Store or Google Play. Just open your browser and head straight to https://alopeciadating.com/ to learn more. All of the links are located here in the show notes. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alopeciadating/ Facebook: AlopeciaDatingFacebook Website: https://alopeciadating.com/ Support the show Alopecia Life provides free resources for school and home education, including a growing list of alopecia books, education videos on YouTube, links to support groups within the US, UK, Canada and more. You will also find access to Head-On, Stories of Alopecia, the Alopecia 101 free course, paid Alopecia Roadmap course for parents of children living with alopecia, and personalized coaching. Together, we can make a difference. To find out more, https://www.alopecialife.com/
