Alopecia – Grieving the Loss of You and Creating a New Empowered Identity

Tami Wong has been navigating life with alopecia since the age of 15, turning her personal journey into a mission to empower others. With a BA in Psychology and two decades of experience in healthcare—ranging from physical therapy to biotech operations and patient advocacy—Tami has dedicated her career to supporting those facing medical and emotional challenges. In September 2024, she founded Hair Loss Pride, a coaching and support group designed to uplift and guide women and teens experiencing hair loss. She is also the bestselling author of the children's book Hair Pride, inspiring young readers to embrace self-love and confidence. Through her advocacy, coaching, and storytelling, Tami is reshaping the conversation around hair loss and self-acceptance. Join us as we dive into her journey, the lessons she’s learned, and the impact she’s making in the hair loss community and beyond. Episode Highlights Alopecia awareness Hair loss support for women Self-acceptance and confidence Hair loss in teens Women’s empowerment and self-love Coaching for hair loss Psychological impact of hair loss Hair Loss Pride community Overcoming beauty standards Best books for kids about self-acceptance Alopecia advocacy 2025 Mental health and hair loss Hair loss and emotional well-being Building confidence with alopecia Self-care for hair loss Redefining Beauty Standards Mental Health and Hair Loss Empowering Teens with Hair Loss The Rise of Holistic Hair Health AI & Virtual Support Groups for Hair Loss Children’s Books Promoting Diversity & Self-Love Breaking the Stigma of Hair Loss in Women Social Media & Hair Loss Advocacy Mindfulness & Meditation for Confidence The Future of Hair Loss Coaching & Mentorship Connect with Tami Wong Website: www.therealtamiwong.com IG and TikTok: @hairlosspride LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tami-wong-27008253 Did you enjoy today’s episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Don’t forget to visit Tendrils Of Grief  website and join for upcoming Webinars, Podcasts Updates and Group Coaching. Get involve and share your thoughts and experiences in our online community Tendrils of Grief-Survivor of Loss To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Amazon Apple Spotify Audacy Deezer Podcast Addict Pandora Rephonic Tune In Connect with me Instagram: @Sue_ways Facebook:@ susan.ways Email @susan@tendrilsofgrief.com Let me hear your thoughts!