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The Hairy Chin Podcast
by Spencer Moore, Female Health Advocate
The Hairy Chin is an award-winning women’s health advocacy podcast centered on patient education and women empowerment. Hosted by Spencer Moore, a patient advocate with over 30 years of experience navigating complex healthcare systems in the US and Spain, this show empowers women to develop practical self-advocacy skills. The podcast shares patient education, expert insights, and patient stories focused on doctor communication, navigating healthcare, organizing medical information, preparing for followup appointments, and understanding treatment plan clarity. This podcast is dedicated to helping women confidently participate in their care, no wellness trends or detoxes here. Whether managing chronic illness, autoimmune disease, or seeking breast cancer advocacy support, The Hairy Chin offers structured advocacy series and uplifting journeys to foster empowerment and clarity throughout your healthcare experience.
Episodes
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The One Question to Ask Before Leaving Any Doctor's Appointment: How to Clarify Your Next Steps
Free Sign up for The Hairy Chin Newsletter: https://thehairychin.beehiiv.com/ In this episode, I talk about a familiar but often overlooked moment after most doctor's appointments: walking out without a clear plan. We've spent this season focusing on how to prepare for appointments, organize...
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Traveling Internationally? Tips for How to Advocate for Your Health Abroad
Download the Advocacy Abroad Toolkit here. If no link is available yet, sign up for The Hairy Chin Newsletter below for updates on its release. https://thehairychin.beehiiv.com/ In this episode, I'm sharing the upsetting experience of my Mom's fall on a rainy bridge in Spain, and what that taught...
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Are You Skipping Skin Checks? Sun Damage Timing, Radiated Skin, and the Vulnerability Women Face at the Dermatologist
Free Sign up for The Hairy Chin Newsletter: https://thehairychin.beehiiv.com/ In this episode, I'm talking honestly about what I discovered during a routine skin check that changed my understanding of melanoma risk, sun damage, and why so many women are skipping dermatology appointments…
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ADHD or Anxiety? How Women Get Misdiagnosed for Years and What to Do About It with Kate Moryoussef
I have been waiting to release an episode about women and ADHD and this conversation has been so worth the wait! In this episode, I speak with Kate Moryoussef about what late diagnosis actually looks like, why it takes so long, and what women can do to move their care forward when the system…
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Burned Out and Exhausted? My 3-Step Recovery When I Burn Out
In this episode, I’m talking honestly about what happens when your body reaches its limit, even when you’re trying to do everything “right.” After weeks of pushing too hard, spending too much time on screens, not sleeping enough, and trying to keep up with a packed schedule, I ended up with a...
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Can't Sleep? Why Women's Sleep Problems Get Dismissed and What Actually Helps with Dr. Alison Kole
If you’ve ever laid awake exhausted, replaying your to-do list at 2AM, wondering why you still feel tired no matter how much sleep you get, this episode is for you. In this Expert Interview on The Hairy Chin Podcast, I welcome Dr. Alison Kole, a triple board-certified sleep medicine physician, to...
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What If Your Phone Could Speak for You in an Emergency? The 5-Minute Medical ID Setup
In this new episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, I'm talking about what happens when you can't communicate for yourself in a medical setting. And while that's a scary thought, this episode isn't here to scare you, it's here to prepare you. One of the tools I walk you through is simple, often...
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If Your Doctor Dismisses Your Pain, Do You Know What to Say?
Pain is one of the most common reasons women go to the doctor, and also one of the most commonly dismissed areas of female health. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to describe pain to your doctor in a way that can be understood and evaluated. Since pain is subjective and difficult to…
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Is the ER Taking Your Pain Seriously? What Women Need to Know About Triage with Golda Arthur
If you've ever wanted to know what happens when a female walks into a crowded emergency room with “the worst headache of her life," then this episode is for you. In this Chin Chats, I’m joined by Golda Arthur, creator and host of the Overlooked podcast, as she shares her real-life ER experience…
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Can't Explain Your Symptoms to Your Doctor? Here's the 4-Part Formula That Gets You Heard
No matter where you search for health information, online, social media, AI, at some point you will inevitably sit face to face with a physician. And communicating what’s happening in your body in a way that your doctor can interpret matters more than most women realize. In this episode, I'm...
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Are You Following a Health Influencer or a Health Advocate? Here's How to Tell
In this episode, I’m breaking down the rise of health influencers and what it means for women’s health. From my perspective as a patient, content creator, and creative professional, I explore how we got here, and why so many women are turning to social media for answers. I talk about the growing...
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What If One Page Could Change Every Doctor's Appointment You Have?
In this advocacy episode, I share the simplest and most effective health advocacy tool I've ever used: one single structured page that helps you organize your information, communicate clearly with your doctor, and make the most of every appointment. Most medical appointments last between 10-20...
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Are You Too Embarrassed to Ask Your Doctor These Questions? 55% of Women Are
Have you ever avoided scheduling a doctor's appointment, or held back a question during one, because something about it felt too embarrassing or exposing? If so, you're not alone. Not even close. In this second episode of my second second double opener, I’m pulling back the curtain on one of the...
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What Does It Actually Mean to Advocate for Your Health? Learn the Skills No One Ever Taught You
If you've ever walked out of a doctor's appointment feeling unheard, confused, or unsure of what just happened, this episode and new season of The Hairy Chin Podcast is for you. In this double episode opener, I’m redefining what healthcare advocacy actually means for women. Spoiler: it has…
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The Hairy Chin Podcast Season 2 Trailer
Welcome to The Hairy Chin Podcast, hosted by women’s health educator and patient-turned advocate Spencer Moore. After more than thirty years navigating complex diagnoses and healthcare systems, Spencer realized something: women are constantly told to advocate for themselves, but almost no one...
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Thinking About Botox, Fillers or an Intimate Procedure? What to Know First with Dr. Tali Arviv
In this episode, Dr. Tali Arviv, board-certified in internal medicine and practicing cosmetic dermatologist, breaks down the world of aesthetics through a grounded, honest lens. She and Spencer Moore talk about why women seek aesthetic procedures, how confidence shapes our choices, and how to...
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Did Wegovy Work For Me? My Honest GLP-1 Experience with What Helped and What Didn't
In this Chin Chats episode, Spencer shares her personal experience using the GLP-1 medication Wegovy. She shares why she was prescribed it, how it affected her symptoms, what side effects she experienced, and what she learned about hunger, inflammation, cravings, and the emotional side of eating....
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Is the "Best Friend Forever" Ideal Letting You Down? Rethinking Female Friendships with Alex Alexander
In this conversation with Spencer Moore, friendship expert Alex Alexander discusses the importance of friendships, the dynamics involved, and how to navigate them, even in the context of chronic illness. She emphasizes that friendships are not just about having a best friend but are a spectrum of...
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Do You Know the 12 Signs of Breast Cancer Beyond the Hard Lump? with Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are re-releasing our interview with Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont, founder of the Know Your Lemons Foundation. A life-saving foundation that focuses on educating breast health, breast cancer prevention and breast cancer awareness. Corinne shares her...
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Have You Lost Touch with Your Inner Voice? Three Ways to Connect to Your Intuition with Cathy Williams
Summary: In this bonus episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, host Spencer Moore and guest Cathy Williams explore the theme of intuition through guided meditation, creative practices, and personal reflections. Cathy leads listeners in a meditation to connect with their intuition, encouraging them to...
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Why Don't Women Trust Their Own Instincts? Shame, Conditioning and the Inner Voice with Cathy Williams
Summary: Host Spencer Moore and guest Cathy Williams delve into the significance of intuition, particularly for women, and how it can be a powerful ally in self-advocacy and personal growth. They explore the societal pressures that often lead to the suppression of intuition, the journey of...
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Is Your Makeup Causing Your Skin Reactions? What Women Need to Know About Hidden Metals Like Nickel
Make sure to sign up to The Hairy Chin Newsletter, your FREE weekly dose of female empowerment and self-advocacy, straight to your in-box! Sign up here! In this Chin Chats episode, Spencer shares her personal journey navigating severe eczema, nickel allergies, and the hidden allergens lurking in...
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Why Are Women Expected to Carry the Caregiving Load and How Do You Stop Burning Out? with Charlotte Bayala
In this episode, host Spencer Moore chats with Charlotte Bayala, founder of the Cancer Caregiver podcast. Together, they explore the challenges women face as caregivers, from societal expectations and anticipatory grief to the importance of self-care. Charlotte shares her personal story, offers...
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Traveling to Spain? Do You Know About Nolotil? The #1 Prescribed Spanish Pain Medication That's Dangerous for Tourists
In our fourth episode of Chin Chats, Spencer talks about Spain's #1 prescribed pain medication Metamizole, commonly known as Nolotil. She explains the severe interactions tourists have faced when taken this medication, and how to advocate for yourself to refuse pharmaceutical treatment. Sign up…
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What Does It Actually Take to Recover from Chronic Migraine? with Amy Mowbray
In this episode, host Spencer Moore welcomes Amy Mowbray, founder of The Migraine Life, to unpack the complex reality of living with migraine, a misunderstood neurological disorder. Amy shares her personal journey from being bedridden with daily attacks to reclaiming her life, blending medical...
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Is Chronic Illness Making You Mentally Exhausted? How to Manage Health Burnout
In this episode of Chin Chats, Spencer dives into the topic of health burnout, particularly in the context of chronic illnesses that require long-term care and treatments. She shares her personal journey of navigating chronic health struggles, explaining how burnout isn't just about being...
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Do You Eat to Cope? Finding Real Food Freedom from Emotional Eating Without Restriction with Alana Kessler
In this episode, host Spencer Moore and registered dietitian Alana Kessler of Be Well By AK dive into the complexities of emotional eating, exploring how it often stems from deeper issues than mere hunger. They unravel Alana's personal journey of overcoming disordered eating and her holistic...
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Are You Preparing for Breast Cancer Radiation? The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Beforehand
In this episode of Chin Chats, Spencer shares her personal experience with breast cancer treatment, specifically left-sided chest radiation. She discusses the three key lessons she learned and what she would do differently if faced with radiation again. Spencer highlights the importance of deep...
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Is the Healthcare System Failing Women? And What Do We Do While We Wait for It to Change?
In our debut Chin Chats episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, Spencer Moore addresses the trending narrative of Medical Misogyny and why women can’t afford to wait for the system to change. From dismissive doctors to exploitative wellness industries, Spencer explains how the healthcare system...
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Do You Breathe Through Your Mouth? Why It Matters More Than You Think with Perrin White
In this episode, host Spencer Moore talks with Perrin White, a speech language pathologist and orofacial myologist, about the profound impacts of proper breathing. Perrin shares her personal journey from struggles with allergies and ADHD to discovering the importance of airway health. Together,...
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Could Histamine Intolerance Be Behind Your Perimenopause Symptoms? with Virginia Ziulu
In our first episode of 2025, we welcome Virginia Ziulu to explore the hidden connection between histamine intolerance and menopause, a topic that affects countless women yet remains widely misunderstood. We dive into the role of mast cells, antihistamines, and genetics, uncovering why some women...
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Could Severe PMS Be a Depressive Disorder? Understanding PMDD with Britney Marsden
In our 10th episode, “The PMDD Chick” Britney Marsden and I discuss Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS that affects many women. Britney shares her personal journey with PMDD, including the emotional and physical symptoms, the role of neurotransmitters like serotonin, and...
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Is Your 'Clean' Makeup Actually Safe? What the Beauty Industry Isn't Telling You with Low Tox Pharmacist Amy Enos
In this special release episode, I welcome back Amy Enos, the Low-Tox Pharmacist, for an eye-opening conversation about some hidden dangers in make-up. We explore the reality of greenwashing in the beauty industry and provide actionable tips to help you, the consumer, make safer choices for your...
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Could Your TMJ, Headaches or Puffy Skin Be Stress In Disguise? with Lisa Santamera
In this episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Santamera, a skin, lymph, and jaw health practitioner based in Barcelona, to explore the profound impact between stress and the body. Lisa shares her unique journey and evolution into specialty body work that includes lymphatic...
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Is Your Weight Loss Resistant Fat Actually Lipedema? The Condition Affecting 11% of Women That Most Doctor's Miss with Kristen Richards
In this episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, I talk with Kristin Richards about Lipedema, a progressive, underdiagnosed and weight resistant fat disorder affecting nearly 11% of women. Kristin shares her journey, exploring the hormonal imbalances and misdiagnoses that impacted her experience. We...
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Are Your Personal Care Products Disrupting Your Hormones? How to Spot Hidden Toxins and Greenwashing with Low Tox Pharmacist Amy Enos
In this episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, I sit down with Amy Enos, a pharmacist turned low-tox living advocate, to explore the hidden dangers lurking in everyday personal care products. Amy breaks down the science behind harmful chemicals like fragrance, phthalates, parabens, and formaldehyde,...
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Why Are Women Initiating 70% of Divorces? Emotional Disengagement in Marriages and What to Do About It with Guilia Preziuso
In our fifth episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, licensed mental health counselor and trauma therapist, Giulia Preziuso, joins me to talk about how current statistics state 70% of divorces are initiated by women. Giulia breaks down the underlying reasons behind this percentage, such as emotional...
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Could Your Home Environment Be Affecting Your Autoimmune Condition? with Katie Tarr
In this episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, Katie Tarr joins me to discuss her journey with Multiple Sclerosis, an autoimmune disease disproportionately affecting women 4:1. Katie, an “MS Sister” and Healthy Home Educator, explains how autoimmune diseases can be triggered, the role of stress and...
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What Happens When Skin Cancer Is on Your Face? Kelli Ellis on Mohs Surgery and the Fear of Change
In our third episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast, I talk with award-winning International Designer Kelli Ellis about her journey with basal cell carcinoma, focusing on her diagnosis, the Mohs surgery procedure, and her skin cancer recovery. Kelli shares her top sun protection tips and skincare...
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What Are the Real Odds of Breast Cancer Without a Family History? with Know Your Lemons Founder Dr. Corrine Ellsworth-Beaumont
I’m thrilled to welcome Corrine, the founder of the global Know Your Lemons foundation, a unique organization dedicated to breast cancer prevention. Corrine and I discuss the importance of early breast cancer detection and how her Know Your Lemons visual “lemon campaign” is spreading life-saving...
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What Does a Chin Hair Have to Do with Female Health Advocacy? Hear Host Spencer Moore's Path from Chronic Illness to Health Advocate
Welcome to the very first episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast! I’m your host, Spencer Moore, here to explore the good, the bad, the hairy and the fabulous of female health. This podcast is a safe space for eye-opening conversations, myth-busting insights and relatable stories that celebrate being...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Hairy Chin is an award-winning women’s health advocacy podcast centered on patient education and women empowerment. Hosted by Spencer Moore, a patient advocate with over 30 years of experience navigating complex healthcare systems in the US and Spain, this show empowers women to develop practical self-advocacy skills. The podcast shares patient education, expert insights, and patient stories focused on doctor communication, navigating healthcare, organizing medical information, preparing for followup appointments, and understanding treatment plan clarity. This podcast is dedicated to helping women confidently participate in their care, no wellness trends or detoxes here. Whether managing chronic illness, autoimmune disease, or seeking breast cancer advocacy support, The Hairy Chin offers structured advocacy series and uplifting journeys to foster empowerment and clarity throughout your healthcare experience.
HOSTED BY
Spencer Moore, Female Health Advocate
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The Hairy Chin is an award-winning women’s health advocacy podcast centered on patient education and women empowerment. Hosted by Spencer Moore, a patient advocate with over 30 years of experience navigating complex healthcare systems in the US and Spain, this show empowers women to develop...
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