54. William Watts! ALOPECIA AWARENESS MONTH 2026!

Episode 54 - William Watts! ALOPECIA AWARENESS MONTH 2026!"Take off the hat. Embrace it."This September, Alopecia Connection is celebrating Alopecia Awareness Month by sharing more stories, experiences and voices from across the alopecia community.Tommy & Frank are joined by U.S. Navy veteran William Watts, who has been living with alopecia since the age of 6.William shares what it was like growing up with alopecia in the 90s, navigating adolescence, identity and an often uninformed world with very little awareness or community around the condition.We talk about his journey into the Navy, years of trying treatments without lasting success, and the shift from hiding his alopecia to fully owning it as part of who he is.William also reflects on fatherhood, self-love and the lessons he passes on to his daughter about confidence, identity and simply giving things your best shot.From feeling like the alopecia community was once left out, to seeing the surge of connection, groups and foundations today, William's story is a reminder of just how far the community has come.Follow William on Instagram: @nickxfuryContact Alopecia Connection!Connection is everything!Remember to rate, review, subscribe and share!Alopecia Connection Linktree      Alopecia Connection Website*Discussions on Alopecia Connection are from the personal perspectives and experiences of its host and guests, and should be considered that.  Any personal medical decisions should only be made after consultation with one's health care provider.