In this episode, we sit down with Julie Mason, a passionate advocate and lived-experience expert, to explore Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) — including hair pulling and skin picking. Julie opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on the emotional and neurological components of BFRBs and why they are so often misunderstood. Together, we discuss what BFRBs are, how they can show up, the he shame many individuals face, and the importance of compassionate support. Whether y...
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In this episode, we sit down with Julie Mason, a passionate advocate and lived-experience expert, to explore Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) — including hair pulling and skin picking. Julie opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on the emotional and neurological components of BFRBs and why they are so often misunderstood. Together, we discuss what BFRBs are, how they can show up, the he shame many individuals face, and the importance of compassionate support. Whether y...
In this final episode of Season 1, Ivonne opens up about the hidden toll of always being "the strong one." As a therapist, business owner, and caretaker, Ivonne shares her recent personal experience of navigating life while holding it all together for everyone else — and what happens when even the strong feel like they’re falling apart. We explore the emotional cost of being the reliable one, the silent weight of unspoken expectations, and the importance of allowing ourselves to ask for help....
Outside The Therapy Room
In this episode, we sit down with Julie Mason, a passionate advocate and lived-experience expert, to explore Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours (BFRBs) — including hair pulling and skin picking. Julie opens up about her personal journey, shedding light on the emotional and neurological components of BFRBs and why they are so often misunderstood. Together, we discuss what BFRBs are, how they can show up, the he shame many individuals face, and the importance of compassionate support. Whether y...
