In this episode, we explore the personal journey of a coach who has battled with endogenic alopecia for over a decade. She shares insights into coping with hair loss, the emotional challenges involved, and the importance of self-acceptance and community support.

Key Points:

• Personal Experience with Alopecia: The guest discusses her decade-long battle with endogenic alopecia and how it has shaped her both personally and professionally.

• Understanding Hair Loss: Emphasis on the widespread nature of hair loss, affecting diverse age groups and ethnicities.

• Emotional Impact and Self-Acceptance: Exploration of the emotional journey, including pain, suffering, and the path to self-love and acceptance.

• Importance of Community: Focus on building a supportive community, especially for Latina and women of color.

• Dealing with Diagnosis: The guest shares her experience of receiving the alopecia diagnosis and the emotional journey that followed.

• Professional Challenges and Empowerment: Discussion on how alopecia affected her acting and modeling career, and finding empowerment in wearing alternative hair.

• Support and Resources: Mention of various resources, communities, and personal initiatives that have been helpful in her journey.

The episode concludes with messages of hope, empowerment, and the importance of community in navigating challenges like hair loss.

Hosted by Yovana Rosales @yovana_rosales.

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