80: Why I shaved my head, and society's double standards cover art

80: Why I shaved my head, and society's double standards

80: Why I shaved my head, and society's double standards

Listen for free

View show details

About this listen

I shaved all my hair off, live on TikTok.

What started as a spontaneous challenge turned into one of the most liberating experiences of my life. But what I didn’t expect were people assuming I was sick, having a meltdown, or that I would regret my decision.

In this episode, I share why I shaved it all off, the fears I had before doing it, and the surprising confidence boost that followed. Plus, we dive into the deeper societal beliefs around women and hair because, let’s be real, if I were a guy, no one would be asking if I was okay.

💡 Key Takeaways

  • Sometimes, the things we think we “have to” do (like having long hair) are just habits we’ve never questioned.
  • Fear of judgment often holds us back, but once we push through, we realize how little it actually matters.
  • True confidence comes from feeling comfortable in yourself—not from fitting into beauty standards.
  • People’s reactions say more about them than they do about you.
  • Letting go of something you thought defined you can be incredibly freeing.


🔗 Links/Resources

  • Follow me on TikTok


📖 Chapters

[00:00:44] Intro: It’s been a while since I did a solo episode!

[00:01:08] My complicated relationship with my hair.

[00:02:49] The realization: Why do I have to have hair at all?

[00:03:34] My biggest fear before shaving it off.

[00:04:24] The TikTok challenge that sealed my fate.

[00:04:49] The exhilarating experience of shaving my head live.

[00:06:11] The unexpected confidence boost I never saw coming.

[00:07:10] The wild reactions—cancer, mental breakdowns, and concern.

[00:09:26] The deep-rooted beliefs we hold about hair and identity.

[00:10:11] Why I love my shaved head and don’t plan on growing it back.

[00:11:17] Wrapping up: More solo episodes to come? Let me know!


----------

🙏🏻 Help me replace my broken electrical system: https://thepursuitoffreedom.com.au/help

----------

🎤 Send me a voicemail: https://thepursuitoffreedom.com.au/contact

⭐️ Leave a review: https://thepursuitoffreedom.com.au/leaveareview

✉️ Join the email list: https://subscribepage.io/freedom

🎙️ Apply to be a guest on the podcast: https://thepursuitoffreedom.com.au/guest

----------

What listeners say about 80: Why I shaved my head, and society's double standards

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.