In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Ruth to talk about a side of menopause that isn’t spoken about enough. What started suddenly became overwhelming, impacting her confidence, emotions, and sense of self in ways she never expected. Ruth opens up about her experience, the challenges of being heard, and the turning point that helped her feel like herself again.

This is an honest, eye-opening conversation about menopause, the importance of advocating for your health, and why more women need to know they’re not alone 🤍

Support & Resources (UK): • NHS Menopause Guide: symptoms, treatments and HRT information • Women’s Health Concern: expert advice and menopause factsheets • The Menopause Charity: education, support and guidance • Balance Menopause App: tools, support and personalised information

If you’re struggling or unsure about symptoms, speaking to a GP can be an important first step. You deserve to feel heard and supported 💛

Follow & support: Host: Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok)

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Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, coercive control, and mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Sara Jane Black to explore a life shaped by resilience, reinvention, and hard-earned healing. From navigating single motherhood and complex relationships to rebuilding identity and rediscovering strength, Sara shares her journey with raw vulnerability and insight. This episode touches on the realities many face but few speak about openly and the quiet courage it takes to start again.

A story of survival, accountability, and the transformative power of support from other women, this is one you won’t want to miss.

🎙 Hosted by Rebecca Dickenson

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💛 If you or someone you know needs support: UK Support Services: • National Domestic Abuse Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247 • Women’s Aid: https://www.womensaid.org.uk • Refuge: https://www.refuge.org.uk • Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 • Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk

You are not alone, and help is available.

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In this inspiring episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Joseph Ferrero, a renowned hairdresser whose journey has taken him from Australia to building a thriving career in the UK.

Joseph shares his story of ambition, resilience, and reinvention from his early days in Sydney to his current role as a successful salon owner in Harrogate. He opens up about the highs and lows of business, the power of mentorship, and why authenticity matters more than ever in today’s social media-driven industry.

This is a candid and motivating conversation about growth, leadership, and finding purpose, both behind the chair and beyond it.

Follow & support: Host Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok) Guest Joseph Ferraro: @josephferrarohair @josephferrarocoaching @josephferraro81

In this episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson speaks with Andy from Andy’s Man Club, a growing movement that is changing the conversation around men’s mental health.

Andy opens up about his journey, the impact of the club, and why creating safe spaces for men to talk is saving lives. This is honest, powerful, and a reminder that speaking up is a strength.

Learn more or find a group: Andys Man Club

Support & Resources (UK): • Mind — mental health support • Samaritans — 24/7 free emotional support; call 116 123 • CALM — support for men’s mental health

Follow & support: Host - Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok) Guest – Andy Brompton: Socials @Andysmanclub

In this powerful episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson opens up in conversation with Sarah Robinson about a journey of pain, survival, and hope. Rebecca shares her traumatic experience of rape and the trial that followed, how those events shook her mental health, pushed her into self-destructive behaviours, and left her grappling with lack of support from family. Yet in the darkness, she also speaks of the friends who stood by her—and her ongoing work to rebuild, to help others through her podcast, and to share her truth in her upcoming book. This is raw, honest, heart-wrenching, and ultimately hopeful: a story of resilience and the courage it takes to rise again, not just for Rebecca, but for anyone who has walked a similar path.

Support & Resources (UK):

• Rape Crisis England & Wales — 24/7 support for survivors of rape, sexual assault, abuse, harassment. Rape Crisis England & Wales
• The Survivors Trust — supports specialist rape & sexual abuse services across the UK & Ireland. The Survivors Trust
• SurvivorsUK — for male, non-binary survivors of sexual violence; counselling and practical help. SurvivorsUK
• Safeline — specialist support for survivors of sexual abuse of all ages. Safeline
• Mind — mental health support; helplines & guides for those experiencing distress or crisis. Mind
• Samaritans — 24/7 emotional support if things feel overwhelming. Call 116 123 in the UK. Samaritans

If you or someone you know needs to talk to a trusted mental health professional or access support services in your country or area, please reach out. You are not alone, and help is available.

Follow & support: Host Rebecca Dickenson: @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok) Guest (Interviewer) Sarah Robinson: @sisievents.uk (IG) | @sisievents (Facebook)

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In this special episode of Behind the Chair, host Rebecca Dickenson reconnects with ‘Janey’—the woman who mentored her at the very start of her hairdressing journey. Now in her seventies, Jane shares hard-won wisdom from a life marked by strength, resilience, and purpose. From overcoming personal battles to becoming a voice for breast cancer awareness, her story is both uplifting and deeply human. It’s a conversation full of heart, laughter, and perspective and one that just might change the way you see life’s challenges.

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Host (Rebecca Dickenson) : @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok)

Guest (Jane Elizabeth Taylor)

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From teenage chaos to spiritual clarity, Shannon shares her raw and inspiring journey—from early struggles and pandemic burnout to silent retreats, EMDR therapy, and boldly shaving her head. In this honest conversation with Rebecca Dickenson, she opens up about self-worth, authenticity, and finding purpose through yoga and healing.

🧘‍♀️ Shannon’s Studio: FLOW Studio, Doncaster 📸 Follow Shannon: • Instagram @flowwithshan • Facebook

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In this episode of Behind The Chair, Rebecca Dickenson sits down with Sarah Robinson, founder of 'Bring Your BreastIe'. For the first time, Sarah reveals the untold truths of her past- a journey shaped by trauma, resilience and a mission from pain. What began as a personal outlet has grown into ‘Bring Your Breastie’, a bold movement of breaking taboos, raising breast cancer awareness and uniting communities. Sarah opens up like never before.

Follow & support: Host (Rebecca Dickenson) : @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok) Guest(Sarah Robinson): @sisievents.uk (IG) | @sisievents (Facebook)

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