“At the age of 4, my daughter started to lose her hair. By the time she was 5, she lost every hair on her head, face, and body. This is our story about how my little girl’s condition ended up saving our home, and everyone in it.” – Jamie Way
Please join us for an incredibly heartfelt and raw conversation with Jamie Way. In this interview, Jamie shares his family’s journey to healing his daughter’s Alopecia and the connection her condition ultimately had to the hidden toxigenic mold, water damage, and lead paint they eventually found in their home.
His story is a powerful reminder of the ways that our indoor environment can drastically impact our health in varied, unexpected, and even life-altering ways.
Jamie’s mission and message is one of awareness, empowerment, and ultimately hope.
“Since our diagnosis, we are constantly told there’s no cure for alopecia. But let me be clear: We didn't cure her alopecia. Alopecia is a genetic response to chronic inflammation. We discovered what was causing this inflammation and removed it. Once there was nothing to respond to, she began to heal.”- Jamie Way
You can learn more about Jamie’s story by reading his article on our website here, or by listening to his moving interview below.
Episode highlights:
01:14
The first signs that something was wrong with his daughter
06:52
Meeting with a dermatologist and learning about alopecia
10:01
Alopecia diagnosis, treatment plan, and learning there was no “cure”
18:55
Coming to terms with the fact that treatment isn’t working
21:08
The final meeting with the dermatologist
23:17
A giant gold dragon, a rainstorm, and his breaking point
25:35
No stone unturned – looking for clues everywhere
27:22
Stumbling upon how to treat alopecia holistically
28:50
Gut healing, diet changes and his daughter’s breaking point
33:55
Making the first connection between health and mold in the home
36:14
Dealing with subpar mold inspections, but finding the first important clue that the home has a problem
37:53
How one spore of Stachybotrys on an air test changed everything and how a single hair finally begins to grow
40:12
A leaky roof, a leaky sink, and the problematic window that ended up being the missing piece of the puzzle!
43:27
A major turning point - remediating the window and watching patches of hair begin to grow and gives them hope
46:16
Healing, hair, and hope!
48:26
Deciding to document their journey
49:51
Advice for those who are struggling with unexplained health issues
53:28
The whole family’s health improves – eczema, skin issues, gut issues, energy levels, and more!
58:10
Final thoughts from Jamie – “What happens if it all comes back?”
To learn more, be sure to read Jamie’s journey in his published article on our website, “It’s Not Just Hair - My Daughter's Journey to Healing Alopecia.”
