E190: Olivia McVeigh on Alopecia, Endometriosis and Learning to Be Confident

Olivia McVeigh is a makeup artist, entrepreneur, content creator, podcast host and advocate who has built a powerful online community through her honesty around alopecia, endometriosis, confidence and women’s health. Olivia opens up about losing her hair, learning to wear wigs with confidence, being diagnosed with endometriosis after years of pain, and why female pain is too often ignored.  She talks about being put into menopause at 24, the reality of living with alopecia, the importance of advocating for yourself, and why she refuses to let online opinions stop her from showing up. Olivia also shares the story behind the Girls Groupchat podcast, her BBC 100 Women recognition, her wig workshops, and why representation for women with hair loss matters so much.  This is a conversation about confidence, resilience, female health, social media and learning to stop seeing yourself as something that needs to be fixed. Links from Episode Olivia McVeigh Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oliviamcveigh\_/?hl=en  The Girls Groupchat Live Tickets at the SSE Arena Belfast https://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-girls-groupchat-live-tickets/artist/5590494?venueId=460013&utm\source=ig&utm\medium=social&utm\content=link\in\bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaASY9UlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacNy07OnQxEsESZUHkKIrhOx8gghPnPVdbkXtXRILyTCK7iv11VJOhUn7j3Wg\aem\CcnAq0jiryLLB\eNAZkLKQ Resources: Endometriosis UK - https://www.endometriosis-uk.org/  App - Frendo Endometriosis Tracker Alopecia UK - https://www.alopecia.org.uk/  Brought to you in Partnership with… Voduz Hair - Digg Mama Bounce Back Bundle - https://www.voduzhair.com/products/digg-mamas-bounce-back-bundle?\pos=1&\sid=2d1de0746&\_ss=r  No code needed for Digg Mama Bounce Back Bundle For 15% off use Digg15 https://www.diggcommunity.com/offer/voduz  Location Partner - Dunadry Hotel and Gardens https://www.dunadry.com/  which is part of https://mckeeverhotels.com/  Use Digg15 for 15% off B&B stays in any of their seven hotels. Code valid until 30th September, applicable on stays up to 30th March 2027