Those Bald Chicks

A little while back we posted to our Instagram story asking what ups and downs you have when it comes to your hair loss or alopecia. During this episode we go through those responses as well as go over some of our own ups and downs that we have had or are currently facing with our own hair loss. Support and Follow Those Bald Chicks: https://direct.me/thosebaldchicks   

On this episode, we are joined by our fourth guest on our second season, Stephanie Boettcher! She has had alopecia since she was 13 and is now 29. She’s a vet tech and a professional photographer that has fully accepted her alopecia despite the hardships and hurdles she has overcome. She takes a through her life with alopeica and even tells us one of the funniest alopecia stories we've heard that involves a horse and a wig.  Where you can find Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/sbmediaohio/  Support and follow Those Bald Chicks: https://direct.me/thosebaldchicks 

This episode is a continuation of part 2 of Rio’s story with Niki and Aaron Ball and is the last of this episode series. We ended off the Part 2 by talking about how important it is to be kind to everyone, especially people who are different from you. During this episode we go over a few more questions that we had for Rio’s parents when it came to behavior, advice for approaching people with alopecia, and also advice about having a child with alopecia. As we said in the first and second episode, please take breaks if needed. There will be discussions surrounding suicide and bullying. Your mental health and well being matter.   Rio's Rainbow Organization: https://riosrainbow.org/  Rio's Rainbow Resources: https://riosrainbow.org/resources/  Rio's Rainbow Advocacy (H.R. 549 Bill: STOP Bullying Act): https://riosrainbow.org/advocacy/  Contact Rio's Rainbow: https://riosrainbow.org/contact/    If you or someone you know is in distress or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 24/7/365 at 800-273-8255 International Suicide Hotlines:  https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines If you or someone you know is being bullied, get help now: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now

This episode is a continuation of Part 1 of Rio’s story with Niki and Aaron Ball. We ended off the last episode just before we dove into talking about their incredible organization, Rio’s Rainbow. They have done so much already and we cannot wait to see what the future holds for them. As we said in the first episode, please take breaks if needed. There will be discussions surrounding suicide and bullying. Your mental health and well being matter.   Rio's Rainbow Organization: https://riosrainbow.org/  Rio's Rainbow Resources: https://riosrainbow.org/resources/  Rio's Rainbow Advocacy (H.R. 549 Bill: STOP Bullying Act): https://riosrainbow.org/advocacy/  Contact Rio's Rainbow: https://riosrainbow.org/contact/    If you or someone you know is in distress or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 24/7/365 at 800-273-8255 International Suicide Hotlines:  https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines If you or someone you know is being bullied, get help now: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now

On this three part episode we are incredibly honored to be joined by Rio's mom Niki Ball, and Rio's stepdad Aaron Ball. You will get to know more about Rio, their family and hometown, and their incredible organization, Rio’s Rainbow during this conversation. We also wanted to give a content warning as there will be discussions surrounding suicide and bullying. We want to make sure that you know beforehand and to take breaks if needed. Your mental health and well being matter. Always remember, bald and balding people are beautiful and badass!   Rio's Rainbow Organization: https://riosrainbow.org/  Rio's Rainbow Resources: https://riosrainbow.org/resources/  Rio's Rainbow Advocacy (H.R. 549 Bill: STOP Bullying Act): https://riosrainbow.org/advocacy/  Contact Rio's Rainbow: https://riosrainbow.org/contact/    If you or someone you know is in distress or experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the Suicide Prevention Hotline: 24/7/365 at 800-273-8255 International Suicide Hotlines:  https://www.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines If you or someone you know is being bullied, get help now: https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/get-help-now

Our second guest is Lily DeTaey who was also our last giveaway winner! She is a Des Moines native singer/songwriter, a dog mom and a book lover who has recently braved the shave after dealing with hair loss her whole life. She takes us through what life on the stage as an alopecian is like and has lots of great advice to give anyone new to braving the shave and rocking their bald or balding heads! Where you can find Lily: https://www.instagram.com/lilydetaeye/  Support and follow Those Bald Chicks: https://direct.me/thosebaldchicks   

Our first guest on our second season guest series is Jess Paschen or you might know her as half bald fully free on Instagram! She was diagnosed with AA when she was a little girl and has been passionate about spreading awareness specifically representing the half bald community, which is very much needed. She talks about going to school with hair loss, the lack of research there is surronding the possible connect of allergies and alopecia, and had great advice to share.  Where you can find Jess:  https://www.instagram.com/halfbaldfullyfree/ Support and Follow Those Bald Chicks: https://direct.me/thosebaldchicks 

This year has had many tough moments for the hair loss community. We thought it was important to discuss the Jada Pinkett and Chris Rock Oscar incident further. We've had time to reflect on it more in the 9 months since it's happened. We also wanted to remember and talk a bit about sweet Rio and the importance of communities coming together in a time of hardship. Lastly, we recap our personal lives of 2022 to close out this year for Those Bald Chicks. Rio's Rainbow: https://riosrainbow.org/  Support Those Bald Chicks: https://direct.me/thosebaldchicks 

On this episode we are joined by Allison who is the creator of the wig brand Encelia. She takes us through her hair loss journey, as well as her wig journey in trying to find the best solution for an active wig. She has great advice, and also a great outlook and education on wigs. Her mission is to help the hair loss community comfortably and confidently live their best lives without needing to worry about their wigs or hair loss. Not to mention she is an all around amazing human being! Check out Encelia's website and all that it offers here: https://www.enceliahair.com/  Support and follow Those Bald Chicks: https://direct.me/thosebaldchicks   

A little while back we posted to our Instagram story about alopecia in the work space! Do you mention it in an interview or talk about it at your place of work? This episode we go over all your responses as well as get our friend Karli’s take on this topic and her personal experience. Thank you Karli for being such a great addition to this conversation! Where you can find Karli: https://instagram.com/koral_fishperson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Support and follow Those Bald Chicks: https://direct.me/thosebaldchicks