Hair Loss, Self-Love, Mental Health, & Hope: How to Care for Your Scalp and Your Mind With John Goss

In this episode of the Move Forward Every Day podcast, MaryRuth sits down with her friend and neighbor, John Goss, founder of the hair company Adegen, to talk about something so many people quietly struggle with: hair loss and thinning hair. John shares his deeply personal story of losing his hair at a young age, the emotional toll it took, and the science-backed solutions he discovered on his journey. You’ll learn why hair loss is really a symptom, how to help symptoms of hair loss without a prescription, how to build proactive morning and nighttime hair routines, and why mental health and self-acceptance belong at the center of every wellness journey. ⏱️ Timestamps & Highlights: [01:35] – John’s story: From “best hair in high school” to emotionally painful hair loss: How losing his hair in his late teens shook his identity and eventually led him to entrepreneurship. [05:04] – What’s REALLY causing hair loss?: Why thinning hair is a symptom, not the root problem—and what’s happening at the follicle level. [10:11] – Why it’s often easier for women to stop and reverse thinning hair: How hormones, blood flow, and proactive routines give women a big advantage. [11:13] – John’s morning shower routine for scalp health: Warm water, exfoliating scalp brushes, shampoo strategy, and why “being gentle” is often the wrong approach. [18:11] – Women’s diffuse thinning and the hope most people never hear about: How women typically experience hair loss and the incredible before-and-afters John has seen. [24:19] – Real talk on trying everything and not giving up: John shares the emotional side of failing, trying again, and discovering what works. [32:10] – The 90-day rule + reverse engineering your routines: Why you need at least one full hair growth cycle and how to build morning and night routines around what bothers you most.  😊☀️ Follow MaryRuth:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryruthorganics   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/maryruthorganics   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maryruthorganics   Website: https://www.maryruthorganics.com    😎✨ Follow John Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adegen/  Website: https://adegen.com