Trich Talks: The Podcast is an insightful and empowering show hosted by Barbara Lally, dedicated to raising awareness and fostering conversations about body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), such as trichotillomania (hair-pulling), dermatillomania (skin picking), and onychophagia (nail biting). Through personal stories, expert interviews, and thoughtful discussions, Barbara provides support, education, and resources for those affected by these behaviors, as well as their families and friends. The podcast explores the psychological, emotional, and physical aspects of BFRBs, offering a safe space for listeners to connect, learn, and find healing. With a focus on breaking the stigma surrounding these often-misunderstood conditions, Trich Talks is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand or manage BFRBs, helping listeners on their journey toward self-acceptance and recovery.
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On today’s episode Barbara is answering your questions from her Instagram story. From “How do I stop?” to “Who’s your favorite famous person with trichotillomania?” Barbara is diving into the most co…
Barbara welcomes a special guest on today’s episode of Trich Talks—her dad! The two of them read from The Trichster Diaries and talk about what it was like for each of them as Barbara navigated life …
Tori @wear.toria & @toria_jewelry has been living with trichotillomania for as long as she can remember. Over the years she has shared her experience with others as a whole, feeling that if everyone …
Leah Terry @Leelee_5678 has had trichotillomania since she was around five years old. Through her experience she has realized that community means everything. She is an advocate for BFRB awareness as…
In today’s double episode drop on Trich Talks, Barbara is answering your BFRB questions! From personal experiences to practical advice, she’s diving into the topics that matter most to you, the liste…
On the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara Lally reads from The Trichster Diaries, sharing her experience of trying new management strategies while struggling with the fear that trichotillomania i…
In the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara continues reading from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries, and opens up about her struggles with hiding her trichotillomania. From wearing fake glasses, h…
Today, we’ve got Mel Lundholm @metallotuscoach with us—she’s a coach, a trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, and a personal trainer. But what really sets Mel apart is her holistic approach—especia…
Holly @hollylynnj is 35 years young and has been living with trichotillomania since she was 16 but that isn’t her only BFRB—she also lives with dermatillomania and has since puberty. Holly currently …
In the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara Lally continues reading from her memoir, The Trichster Diaries, sharing her experience with trichotillomania spreading to different areas of her body. Wh…
In the latest episode of Trich Talks, Barbara reads from The Trichster Diaries, sharing raw and relatable entries about her experiences with trichotillomania. She reflects on being asked the uncomfor…
Grace Kafferlin @gracekafferlin, a college sophomore studying music education, has been "twisting" her hair for as long as she can remember. It wasn't until high school that she realized there was a …
Emma Humphries @emmahumphries01 lives in London and has had trichotillomania since she was around 16 years old but has only been able to put a name to it about 3 years ago! She’s a doctor herself and…
In the latest episode of Trich Talks: The Podcast, Barbara Lally continues reading from The Trichster Diaries, offering a raw and personal look into her journey with trichotillomania. This time, she …
Stacy Nakell @stacynakell_lcsw is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, and author specializing in treating body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) such as trichotillomania and skin picking…
Kate Blake @kate_blake_author grew up in the United States, moved to South Korea then Japan, and now lives in Australia with her husband, daughter, and two rescue dogs. She's had trichotillomania for…
Season 5 of Trich Talks kicks off with a powerful and personal episode! Host Barbara Lally takes us on an intimate journey as she reads from her book, The Trichster Diaries. Through raw and heartfelt…
Gabe Howard @askabipolar is an award-winning podcast host, author, and sought-after speaker, who was diagnosed with bipolar in 2003 after being committed to a psychiatric hospital. Gabe is the author…
Jessy @jessyh_x has lived with trichotillomania since she was 12 years old. At 34, she is more accepting of her disorder and has started sharing her experience on social media. Jessy believes that sp…
Keaton @Whatsthetrich_ has been dealing with trichotillomania for as long as he can remember. After doing a lot of research throughout the years, he has noticed how rare it is to see a man talk about…