Very Nearly Almost
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56 episodes
Ms. Bald and Beautiful 2025 Duneshia Griffiths: "I Have Alopecia. Alopecia Doesn't Have Me."
In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Duneshia Griffiths. Lindsey met Duneshia at last year’s NAAF conference in Chicago–listeners may recall hearing her on the 40th annual conference anniversary episode. Today, the spotlight’s on her. Duneshia ...
Navigating Leaps of Faith and Perimenopause ft. Tamsen Fadal
Tamsen Fadal is back on the podcast! A lot has changed since she first came on in September of 2024. The Emmy-winning journalist followed up that episode taping with the release of the documentary
Standing Tall, Getting Sober and Staying Creative ft. SIXFOOT 5
In this episode, the spotlight is on Carson Rammelt, known professionally as SIXFOOT 5. He’s a record producer, composer and songwriter whose work in music spans from electric pop to film score. This ...
Photographer Caitlin McNaney Shares What Instagram Won’t about Body Image
It's the first episode of 2026! This feels like a timely one as we’re all fresh off of posting photos of our 2025 roundups and envisioning the new us this year will inevitably bring. This week's guest is
“What’s an Acceptable Level of Pain to Talk to Someone?” ft. Sarvesh Rajasekaran
In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Sarvesh Rajasekaran. He was diagnosed with alopecia at the formative age of 23. Sarvesh offers so much insight into the male alopecia experience, speaking vulnerably about not being able to share his grief a...
Shedding Hair, Secrets and JAK Inhibitor Grief with Tyrone Folliard-Olson
In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Tyrone Folliard-Olson. Tyrone is a husband, father and Vice Chair of the board for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. He has had alopecia since age 13. Tyrone shares openly about not only coming to ter...
Becoming Authentically You with Alopecia Therapist and Coach Alison Mann
In this episode, Lindsey speaks with alopecia therapist and coach Alison Mann. Alison has had alopecia since she was very young and is thus a great help to those with alopecia as well a...
Alopecia and Parenthood with Ashley Kaplan
In this episode, Lindsey talks alopecia and parenthood with Ashley Kaplan. Like Lindsey, Ashley was diagnosed with alopecia at age 2. She takes us through her own childhood journey that...
Life of a Showgirl: Hiding Under Wigs for 13 Years with Kalayna Walker
In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Kalayna Walker. Kalayna is a former NBA dancer, a published author and a senior at LSU. At age 7, she lost all of her hair. Her mom started maki...
Go Inside the 40th Annual NAAF Conference
Lindsey is throwing it back this week to her time in Chicago this past June at the 40th annual NAAF conference. In honor of the milestone, she spoke with a number of attendees–returners, first timers and some previous VNA guests–about what this...
Linda & Charlie: A Love Story
Lindsey has conducted a lot of interviews throughout her career, but this interview might be her favorite of all time. Nope, it wasn’t conducted at her apartment or even on a fancy red carpet. Today’s guests are Linda and Charlie, a couple Lind...
Become the You You Love in the Mirror ft. Artist Keya Trammell
In this episode, Lindsey is in-person with Chicago native Keya Trammell in New York. Keya is a singer, actress, makeup artist and alopecia areata advocate. She and Lindsey were both diagnosed at age 2. The ladies get super vulnerable about the ...
How to Center Your Side Hustle ft. Rosemary Osondu of America's Sweethearts
It is officially September, which means it’s Alopecia Awareness Month, and the first guest Lindsey is kicking it off with is very special. You definitely saw
Saying "Alopecia" on Netflix and America's Sweethearts Season Two ft. Armani Latimer
In this episode, Lindsey meets the inspirational Armani Latimer in-person at the 40th annual National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) conference. The former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader takes us through the past few months since dancing bald at...
Advocating for Your Healthcare & Professional Pivots ft. Kelsey Logan, LMSW
In this episode, Lindsey speaks with Kelsey Logan (she/they), LMSW. Now a psychotherapist for individuals and couples with a clinical focus on sexuality and gender, Kelsey opens up abo...
Dating, Love, Marriage & Alopecia with Sarah Guenzburger
In this episode, Lindsey speaks with bald baddie, alopecia advocate, physical therapist and recent newlywed Sarah Guenzburger. The ladies get honest about the ups and downs of dating with a...
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer on Dancing Bald & Keeping Her Wig 'Thunderstruck'-Secure
In this episode, Lindsey interviews Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer about rocking her baldness on live TV at a Monday night football game in a stadium of 80,000 people this pas...
Tamsen Fadal on Shattering Menopause Misconceptions & Rewriting Narratives for Women
In this episode, Lindsey interviews award-winning journalist, menopause advocate, filmmaker and content creator Tamsen Fadal. She is a co-producer on the documentary
Lindsey Opens Up About Her Alopecia Treatment
In this solo episode, Lindsey opens up about her history with alopecia treatment, the over-a-decade pause she took and coming back to it in the form of taking the JAK inhibitor Lifulo by Pfizer. She also discusses the healing process of penning...
The Power of Policy, Storytelling & Ayanna Pressley: Go Inside the D.C. NAAF Conference
In this episode, Lindsey takes you inside the 2024 National Alopecia Areata Foundation conference. It took place this past June in Washington, D.C. The D.C. setting is an important one for alopecia advocacy work. As listeners know a...
Simon Rubenstein on Navigating Alopecia, Making Change for NAAF & Creating Confidence
Happy Alopecia Awareness month! In this episode, Lindsey interviews Simon Rubenstein. He’s the youngest board member on the National Alopecia Areata Foundation Board of Directors. He's also a film director, a...
Wig Tips & Healing Past Hair Horror Stories with 2024 Tony Honoree Nikiya Mathis
In this episode, Lindsey is combining her passions for theater, hair and self-image in a conversation with
Turning Trichotillomania into Healing Art with TRICH Playwright & Star Becca Schneider
In this episode, Lindsey has the opportunity to combine her passions for theater and connecting with others via Very Nearly Almosts. She spoke with Becca Schneider. Her solo show