Episode 39: When Hair Loss Doesn’t Feel Like Vanity (It Feels Like Losing You) with Jennifer Polly

In this episode, Nichole sits down with integrative trichologist Jennifer Polly to talk about the emotional and physical reality of hair loss—especially for women navigating stress, trauma, and menopause. Jennifer explains why hair loss can feel like a loss of identity (not vanity), how shame and comparison can intensify the stress cycle, and why “quick fixes” often miss what’s really happening. They also cover common types of hair loss (including female pattern hair loss and alopecia areata), the role hormones and cortisol can play, and why getting the right testing and support matters. Most of all, it’s a validating conversation for anyone who’s been silently carrying this—and a reminder that you’re not alone, and there are real paths forward.Connect with Jennifer here:Website: saskatoonhairloss.comInstagram: @YXEHairLossFacebook: “The Jennifer McCowan”