The Hairy Chin Podcast
Hosted by Spencer Moore, The Hairy Chin Podcast is your empowering space to explore female health and wellness. Join us as we we discuss the realities of womanhood with the boldness and wit they deserve, with no topic off-limit.. You'll find eye-opening conversations, myth-busting insights, and relatable stories that resonate with every woman who's ever felt the twinge of a chin hair emerging. Tune in to hear expert guests, inspiring personal journeys, and the ‘Pluck This’ segment, your pocket-sized guide where we pull out all the stops (and chin hairs) to give you the best takeaways from each episode. Join us as we laugh, learn, and empower each other through honest discussions about female health and wellness. Join Spencer Moore and her guests as they tackle topics ranging from breast cancer awareness and autoimmune disease to menstrual health and menopause. Expect candid conversations that break down taboos and provide valuable insights. Hear inspiring stories from those who have faced challenges head-on and come out stronger. Their journeys of resilience, creativity, and healing will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered. Gain practical advice from health professionals, therapists, and creative experts who share their knowledge and actionable tips on living your best, healthiest life. Each episode wraps up with the 'Pluck This' segment, a fun and informative takeaway full of practical tips and resources that you can implement right away. ABOUT THE HOST: Spencer Moore is a creative professional, creative wellness advocate, and host of The Hairy Chin Podcast. Originally from Raleigh, NC, Spencer has resided in Barcelona, Spain since 2016. Her warmth, humor and authenticity bring light to tough conversations about female wellness. Drawing from personal battles with chronic illness and early-stage breast cancer, she is committed to breaking taboos and empowering women in their health journeys. Spencer shares insights across various platforms, including her Podcast, YouTube channel, Instagram, Blog and website, all aimed at inspiring independent thinking and creative wellness. Our Hairy Chin Website: https://www.thehairychin.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehairychinpodcast/
Episodes
In this Chin Chats episode, Spencer shares her personal journey navigating severe eczema, nickel allergies, and the hidden allergens lurking in your makeup bag. She unpacks how hidden metals like nickel, cobalt, mica, and iron oxides in your make-up bag could be causing your skin reactions, and what to do about it!
You’ll learn:
- Why mica and shimmer makeup might trigger your eczema
- What a nickel allergy really looks like (and how...
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 practical tips for managing burnout, and highlights the value of community and honest conversations in caregiving.
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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. She also talks about Talia Smith's story, which she shared in The Hairy Chin Newsletter, that describes her complications from the antibiotic Cipro...
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 insight and lived experience.
Together, they dive into the science behind migraine, common triggers, management strategies, and the powerful ...
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 overworked, but about battling your own body. Spencer explores the mental challenges of "all or nothing" thinking and the importance of embracing...
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 approach to healing through nutrition, , connection, yoga and mindfulness.
The conversation highlights the importance of understanding our rel...
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 breathing, staying hydrated, and incorporating movement to alleviate radiation side effects.
Reflecting on her treatment for DCIS (Ductal Car...
In this episode, host Spencer Moore chats with Denise Tueller, a metabolic health advocate, about insulin resistance and its widespread impact. Denise shares her personal journey from being diagnosed with insulin resistance to transforming her health and navigating her mother's devastating Alzheimer's diagnosis, revealing the link between insulin resistance and Alzheimer's as well as metabolic health and chronic disease.
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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 continues to fail women, leaving them feeling unheard, gaslit, and desperate. She emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, learn...
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, they explore how breathing patterns can affect everything from sinus issues to overall wellness.
Perrin explains the intricacies of orofacia...
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 are more prone to histamine intolerance during perimenopause and menopause. Virginia also sheds light on the link between viral infection...
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 the importance of tracking symptoms for diagnosis. We explore the connection between trauma and PMDD, the complexities of women's health ...
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 health. From statistics and make-up trends to a breakdown of harmful ingredients like talc, heavy materials and nanoparticles, this episod...
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 drainage, TMJ massage, facials and bespoke body treatments. She and I dive deep into the ways chronic stress manifests physically, the importan...
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 discuss symptoms like disproportionate fat accumulation, weight loss resistance, and the role of estrogen and hormonal changes. Kristin shar...
TITLE: Low Tox Living and Navigating Toxins in Personal Care with Pharmacist Amy Enos
GUEST: Pharmacist and Low-Tox Expert Amy Enos
SHOW NOTES: 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, an...
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 disengagement and gender conditioning. She shares valuable insights from her work as a Gottman Certified Couples Counselor, explaining how ...
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 emotional trauma in disease progression, and why gut health is crucial for managing conditions like MS. Katie shares her holistic healing m...
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 routines that have been essential in her healing process. Discover the importance of early detection, the emotional challenges of facing skin ...
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 education globally. We also share her viral 12 Signs of Breast Cancer image that has been viewed by more than 1 billion people. Don’t miss...
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