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September 24, 2025 22 mins

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In this episode of The CIRS Group podcast, hosts Jacie and Barbara dive into the autoimmune condition known as Alopecia Areata. You may be familiar with it because of Jada Pinkett Smith (and the slap heard round the world) or more recently because of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer's brave story on the second season of the Netflix docuseries, America's Sweethearts. Today, we'll cover those stories and Barbara will share her journey with the condition as well. They'll also explore what Alopecia Areata is, as well as its triggers, symptoms, and the connection to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). They also touch on treatment options, genetic predispositions, and related autoimmune conditions. Tune in to learn more about managing this rare condition and how it may relate to other health issues.

For more info and support, visit us at https://thecirsgroup.com

TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Welcome to The CIRS Group Podcast 00:24 Introduction and medical disclaimer 00:48 Barbara's Personal Experience with Alopecia 02:11 Alopecia in the Media 05:24 What is Alopecia Areata? 07:15 Barbara's alopecia areata timeline 08:56 Causes and Triggers of Alopecia 10:50 What Alopecia Areata is NOT 12:06 Prevalence and levels of severity of Alopecia 14:40 Risk factors for Alopecia 16:48 Treatment Options for Alopecia 19:48 Connecting autoimmune illnesses and CIRS 22:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Find Barbara for business/finance tips and coaching: Website: https://www.actlikebarbara.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actlikebarbara/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@actlikebarbara

Jacie is a Shoemaker certified Proficiency Partner, NASM certified nutrition coach, author, and carnivore recipe developer determined to share the life changing information of carnivore and CIRS to anyone who will listen. Barbara is a business and fitness coach, CIRS and ADHD advocate, writer, speaker, and a big fan of health and freedom. Together, they co-founded The CIRS Group, an online support community to help people that are struggling with their CIRS diagnosis and treatment.

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