Ep 1: The First Pluck - Spencer's Story of Chronic Illness, Advocacy and Creative Wellness

The Hairy Chin Podcast

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.
• [21:40] Introduction to Pluck This!: Spencer introduces the podcast’s closing segment, Pluck This!, which offers tangible takeaways for the listeners that are relevant to the episode’s content.

PLUCK THIS! SEGMENT:

• Spencer shares her favorite pair of “chin-hair grabbing” tweezers that she’s had for almost a decade!

TOP TAKEAWAYS:

• Knowledge Isn’t Just Powerful, It’s Empowering: When you know more, you can feel more grounded in who you are, what you believe in and what works for you.
• Foster a Connection With Your Body: Even small changes like chin hairs can be signals of something more. Learning to embrace, love, listen to and advocate for your body are key skill sets to foster.
• Embrace Your Health Journey: Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness, mental health challenges or hormone issues, your story is valid.
• Connect and Share: The Hairy Chin Podcast is about fostering community and learning from each other’s experiences. Reach out, share your stories and let’s do this together!

RESOURCES:

Visit the Know Your Lemons website

Learn about habit stacking in James Clear’s book “Atomic Habits”

Buy the Anastasia Beverly Hills Tweezers

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.

Website: www.spencerita.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@chronicallycreativetv

Instagram: www.instagram.com/spencerita_

Blog: www.spencerita.com/blog