Episode 124: Hair Loss Isn't Just About Hair with Kate Holohan

Hair loss can feel like it comes out of nowhere, but the truth is usually more unsettling and more empowering: your body is trying to tell you something. We sit down with Kate Holohan, a certified trichologist and the voice behind Hair Therapy UK, to untangle what’s really going on when your ponytail feels thinner, your scalp shows through, or the shower drain suddenly looks alarming.

We talk about the part nobody warns you about: the emotional weight. Hair is tied to identity, confidence, and how you show up at work, on dates, and in photos. Kate explains why so many women get dismissed with “it’s just stress”, why hair loss is not “vain”, and how hairdressers often spot early changes before you do. We also break down the hair growth cycle, telogen effluvium, and why you may be reacting to something that happened 8 to 12 weeks ago, plus why real improvement takes consistent effort over months rather than days.

Then we get practical and myth-busty: iron and ferritin, thyroid and Hashimoto’s, menopause and perimenopause shifts, cortisol and inflammation, nutrient absorption issues, and the rise of GLP-1 weight loss medications, where under-nutrition can show up fast in your hair. Kate also clears up confusion around DHT, pattern hair loss, and why “just use minoxidil” is not a universal answer. You’ll leave with safer ways to find help, including the Institute of Trichologists clinic finder, and a clearer idea of what questions to ask before spending money on products or treatments.

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