Alopecia Connection

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.

Episode 53- Walking for Alopecia with Matty & Lauren!!On this episode of Alopecia Connection, the guys are joined by young alopecia warrior Matty and his mother Lauren.  Matty and his family are the NAAF Walk for Alopecia ambassadors for the new Flagship Boston site!Join Matty's Smooth Operators team for walk, or simply donate at this link:Matty's Smooth OperatorsListen to the episode to hear all about the Walk for Alopecia, happening nationwide on Saturday September 26th!Contact 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.

Episode 52- 41st Annual NAAF Conference!!Frank & Tommy review the 41st annual NAAF Conference in Orlando, Florida!Alopecia Connection was invited to participate in a panel along with David Richardson, entitled "Redefining Masculinity: Unique Needs of Men with Alopecia Areata."Contact 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.