What Does a Chin Hair Have to Do with Female Health Advocacy? Hear Host Spencer Moore's Path from Chronic Illness to Health Advocate
Episode Description
Welcome to the very first episode of The Hairy Chin Podcast! I’m your host, Spencer Moore, here to explore the good, the bad, the hairy and the fabulous of female health. This podcast is a safe space for eye-opening conversations, myth-busting insights and relatable stories that celebrate being female. In this first episode, I’ll be sharing the personal health journey that inspired my path into health advocacy, from chronic illness and depression to autoimmune issues and a breast cancer diagnosis. And of course, those chin hairs! I’ll also share the breast cancer prevention foundation, Know Your Lemons, where I volunteer as a Global Breast Health Educator. This debut episode will set the tone for what’s to come in The Hairy Chin Podcast - open conversations, knowledge, community and a dash of humor, all focused on empowering women. Life takes a village, let’s do this together.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [00:39] Introduction of The Hairy Chin Podcast: Host Spencer Moore introduces the inaugural episode of the female empowering podcast.
- [02:14] Why “Hairy Chin?”: Spencer reveals the inspiration behind the name and shares her experience with chin hairs as an adolescent. (Spoiler: She was mortified!)
- [04:17] The Important of Body Awareness and Self Advocacy: Why noticing changes in your body, like new chin hairs, can be a key indicator of underlying health issues and why it’s so important to always advocate for yourself. Spencer shares another story about chin hairs.
- [08:55] Spencer’s Health Journey: From childhood illness with chronic sinusitis, eczema and depression to autoimmune and breast cancer diagnoses, Spencer discusses how these experiences shaped her passion for health advocacy.
- [09:55] The Brain-Gut Connection: Spencer shares information about the connection between our stomach and our mental and physical health.
- [15:32] The Importance of independent thinking: Spencer discusses how there’s no standardized normal and how life is colorful when things aren’t the same.
- [16:16] Topics To Expect in Future Episodes: Spencer teases upcoming episodes focused on breast cancer education, skin care, autoimmune disease, stress management and more.
About Host Spencer Moore:
Spencer Moore, founder of The Hairy Chin, is a passionate advocate for patient education, female empowerment, and authentic patient stories that inspire and inform women on their health and wellness journeys. She shares practical advocacy skills, authentic patient stories, and conversations with medical professionals that motivate and guide women navigating their health, making her a trusted voice in women's wellness.
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- Spencer Moore on LinkedIn
Disclaimer: The Hairy Chin does not provide medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.
