Tell Her (Sharni Knighton)

Empowering Women: Conversations on Vulnerability, Strength, and Authenticity

In the debut episode of the 'Tell Her Podcast,' host Sharni is Interviewed for an in-depth conversation about the motivations behind starting the podcast. Sharni reveals her vision to create a supportive space for women, her personal and professional journey, and the extraordinary stories of women she encounters in her hair loss clinic. The conversation explores themes of vulnerability, empowerment, and authenticity. Listeners are introduced to Sharni's unique experiences and how various influential women have profoundly impacted her life. The episode also touches on societal issues, including women's health and the importance of community and mentorship in personal and professional growth. The emotional and insightful discussion sets a compelling tone for future episodes.

00:00 Welcome to the Tell Her Podcast
01:08 Empowering Women Through Vulnerability
04:15 Taking the Leap of Faith
08:54 Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength
18:33 Navigating Parenthood and Personal Growth
31:15 The Journey of a Hairdresser
41:07 Building Confidence and Starting a Business
41:47 Transition to a Private Clinic
42:21 Impactful Conversations with Clients
42:57 Profound Learnings from Clients
48:39 Unique Perspectives on Death
59:49 The Importance of Community and Ethics
01:03:40 Vulnerability and Authenticity
01:08:58 Inspiring Stories and Acts of Kindness
01:20:36 Future Plans and Final Thoughts

Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton: https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp 

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=qr

🔗 Need to Speak to Someone About Suicide: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/seeking-help-for-a-mental-health-problem/mental-health-helplines/ 

In this powerful episode of The Tell Her Podcast, host Sharni Knighton sits down with Rebecca Dickenson, an industry-leading hair professional and entrepreneur, to explore the emotional side of service-based careers, personal growth, and the power of human connection.

Rebecca opens up about how hairdressing is more than just a job it’s about creating safe spaces, navigating vulnerability, and knowing when to protect your energy. She shares how her own experiences with burnout, toxic relationships, and life-changing decisions like cutting ties with her family led her to discover resilience and redefine success on her own terms.

Whether you’re a beauty professional, entrepreneur, or someone seeking clarity in your personal life, this conversation offers actionable insights on setting boundaries, embracing change, and finding strength in vulnerability.

Key Moments Include:

✔️The Emotional Side of Hairdressing: Why authentic connection matters for both clients and professionals.

✔️Setting Healthy Boundaries: How Rebecca protects her energy without compromising passion.

✔️Overcoming Burnout: Practical tips to maintain mental well-being while running a service-based business.

✔️Letting Go of Toxic Relationships: Why it’s okay to walk away from connections that no longer serve you.

✔️Mental Health in the Workplace: How to build a support network and reach out when you’re struggling.

✔️Personal Growth & Self-Belief: Turning self-doubt into confidence and embracing discomfort as part of success.

Podcast Episode Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
04:12 - More Than Just Hairdressing
10:35 - The Emotional Toll of Service-Based Careers
17:29 - Boundaries Are a Superpower
25:11 - Toxic Relationships & Letting Go
34:20 - Mental Health in the Workplace
42:45 - Finding Your Support Network
50:30 - Overcoming Self-Doubt & Embracing Confidence
1:02:18 - Social Media vs. Reality
1:10:42 - Lessons from Loss & Letting Go
1:17:53 - Closing Thoughts & Takeaways
1:20:00 - Outro

Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton: https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp 

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com/

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=qr

🔗 Connect with Rebecca Dickenson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bec_dickenson?igsh=MThlZGN5dnphMnFrYw== 

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Some stories stay with you long after they’re told, and this is one of them.

In this episode of The Tell Her Podcast, Lisa Daly shares her extraordinary journey of resilience, survival, and finding purpose through adversity. From overcoming breast cancer to navigating the heartbreaking loss of her parents, Lisa’s story is a testament to the power of strength, positivity, and human connection.

She takes us through the deeply personal and emotional challenges she faced her battle with cancer, the trauma of workplace betrayal, and how she turned her pain into purpose as a palliative care nurse. Lisa’s journey is filled with heartfelt lessons, raw honesty, and a powerful message about choosing resilience, even in the darkest moments.

⚠️ A Note to Listeners: This episode discusses topics including cancer, loss, and mental health challenges. While deeply emotional, Lisa’s story is one of hope, purpose, and finding light even in the darkest of times.

Chapter Breakdown & Timestamps:

[00:00] When Life Changes Overnight
Lisa reflects on the moment her life completely shifted, from a serious accident to cancer diagnoses in her family.

[07:30] Facing Cancer – From Nurse to Patient
Lisa shares what it’s like to go from caring for patients to being one, and how it changed her perspective.

[14:45] The Emotional Toll of Career Betrayal
How a devastating experience at work knocked Lisa’s confidence more than cancer—and what she learned from it.

[22:20] Finding Strength in Community
Why having the right support network can be the difference between giving up and fighting back.

[30:10] Lessons from Palliative Care
What working with end-of-life patients has taught Lisa about living fully and planning for the future.

[38:00] The Power of Positivity (Without the Toxic BS)
Lisa shares her real approach to staying positive even in the darkest moments.

[48:00] Final Thoughts & Where to Connect
How Lisa turned her struggles into purpose and where to follow her journey.

How You Can Help:
✔️ Listen.
✔️ Share this episode. Someone out there needs to hear Lisa’s story.
✔️ Reach out. If you or someone you love is going through a similar struggle, know that you are not alone.

🎧 Listen now. Because every story deserves to be told.

Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton: https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp 

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=qr

🔗 Connect with Lisa Daly: https://www.instagram.com/lisa.lddaly?igsh=MW5hd3NjMTM0bWQ2bw==

Hair loss isn’t just about aging or genetics. It can be one of the first warning signs that something deeper is happening in the body. Stress, hormonal imbalances, illness, and nutritional deficiencies can all trigger excessive shedding, yet many people dismiss it until it’s too late. The body prioritises vital functions first when it’s under pressure, hair growth is one of the first things to suffer. Ignoring these signs could mean missing a crucial opportunity to take control of both hair health and overall well-being.

Victoria Scott understands this better than most. At 19 years old, she was training as a hairdresser, following the career path she thought she was meant to take. But her curiosity went beyond styling she wanted to understand why some clients experienced sudden thinning, breakage, or severe scalp conditions. Why did one person’s hair thrive while another’s deteriorated? And why were so many people being told that hair loss was just something they had to accept?

One day, she picked up a magazine article that changed everything. It introduced her to trichology the science of hair and scalp health. She was fascinated, but at the time, pursuing this path felt out of reach. Training was expensive, niche, and not the typical route for someone in the hairdressing industry.

Today, Victoria is one of the UK’s leading trichologists, working with clients to uncover the real reasons behind their hair loss and scalp conditions. Her work goes beyond hair she helps people regain confidence, take charge of their health, and separate fact from fiction in an industry full of misinformation.

In this episode, Sharni and Victoria dive into the science, the emotional impact, and the common myths surrounding hair loss, including:

• How hair loss is often the first symptom of a deeper health issue
• The biggest mistakes people make when they first notice shedding
• Why quick-fix products don’t work and how to spot misleading advice
• How social media is spreading dangerous myths about hair health
• The emotional toll of hair loss and its impact on self-confidence
• Victoria’s journey from hairdresser to one of the UK’s most respected trichologists

Hair is deeply connected to identity, confidence, and well-being. Understanding what it’s trying to tell you could be the key to preventing further loss and uncovering underlying health concerns.

🎧 Listen now and take control of your hair, health, and confidence.

Chapter Breakdown & Timestamps:

[00:00] The Magazine That Changed Everything

[06:45] The Emotional Side of Hair Loss

[13:20] Hair Loss 101: What’s Normal & When to Worry

[19:55] When Hair Loss is a Warning Sign

[27:10] The Social Media Misinformation Epidemic

[34:30] The Science of Hair Growth & Recovery

[41:15] Victoria’s Advice for Anyone Feeling Stuck

[48:00] Final Thoughts & Where to Connect

Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton: https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp 

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=qr

🔗Connect with Victoria Scott: https://www.instagram.com/east_coast_trichology?igsh=d3VwYTJmeDVlYXhw

Because sometimes, your hair is trying to tell you something and it’s time to start listening. 🎧

Some battles you choose. Others come crashing into your life and force you to fight.

Mandi’s story is one of resilience, determination, and never backing down when something doesn’t feel right. It started with what seemed like a minor health issue. hair loss linked to an underactive thyroid. But as she sought answers, she was met with dismissals, misdiagnoses, and a frustrating medical system that didn’t seem to be listening.

Then came the biggest fight of her life. A tiny ulcer on her gum turned into something far more serious. As she pushed for answers, she faced misdiagnoses, delays, and a medical system that nearly failed her. What should have been caught early was brushed off, until Mandi refused to accept “no” for an answer. By the time she was finally diagnosed with stage four bone cancer of the jaw, it was nearly too late.

This isn’t just a story about cancer. It’s about trusting your instincts, fighting for your health, and the emotional rollercoaster of losing and reclaiming confidence. From battling through hair loss to the life-changing moment she heard the words “stage four,” Mandi shares it all, raw, unfiltered, and deeply moving.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt dismissed, unheard, or powerless in their own health journey. It’s a reminder that you know your body better than anyone, and sometimes, the fight is the only way forward.

Key moments include:

✔️ The emotional toll of hair loss and how it shattered Mandi’s confidence
✔️ The brutal reality of being dismissed by doctors and fighting for a diagnosis
✔️ How a simple ulcer turned into a stage four cancer battle
✔️ The life-changing impact of getting real answers from the right professionals
✔️ Why hair isn’t just about looks, it’s about identity and self-worth
✔️ The powerful lessons Mandi has learned about resilience, health, and hope

🎧 Listen now and hear Mandi’s incredible story of strength, survival, and finding herself again.

Chapter Breakdown & Timestamps:

[00:00] The First Signs – Hair Loss & Confidence Struggles
How an underactive thyroid triggered severe hair loss and shattered Mandi’s self-esteem.

[06:45] Searching for Solutions – The Expensive Gimmicks That Didn’t Work
The treatments that promised results, the false hope, and the money wasted.

[13:20] The Devastating Diagnosis – From a Tiny Ulcer to Stage Four Cancer
The shocking journey of being dismissed for over a year before finally getting the truth.

[19:55] When the Medical System Fails You – Fighting for Answers
How Mandy refused to accept “it’s nothing” and pushed for the life-saving diagnosis.

[27:10] The Emotional Toll – Losing Hair, Confidence & Facing the Unknown
What it feels like to lose control of your body and how she fought to regain it.

[34:30] The Turning Point – Finding the Right Help & Rebuilding Confidence
How seeking out the right experts changed everything.

[41:15] Final Thoughts & Where to Connect
Mandy’s biggest takeaways and the message she wants every listener to hear.

Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton: https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp 

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=qr

🔗 Connect with Mandi Potter: https://www.instagram.com/mandis_bespoke_creations?igsh=anB1enJmbmJ0ZXk=

Your voice matters. Your health matters. Trust yourself and fight for the answers you deserve. 🎧

Some women hit breaking point and decide to shrink. Kate Baxendale hit hers and chose to expand.

After decades in high-pressure leadership roles across the NHS, juggling responsibility for hundreds of lives and navigating the invisible weight of being “the strong one,” Kate found herself unravelling. Not all at once but slowly, subtly, almost imperceptibly.

She didn’t fall apart in a dramatic collapse. She became quiet. Disconnected. Withdrawn. She started questioning herself. She stopped recognising the person staring back in the mirror. It was only when she stepped back and asked “What do I need?” that everything changed.

In this powerful conversation with Sharni, Kate opens up about menopause, introversion, emotional exhaustion, and what happens when women stop pushing through and finally start listening to themselves.

They talk about the danger of toxic positivity, the myth of resilience, and the cost of being the one who always holds it all together.

But more than anything, this is a story about rediscovering yourself in the middle of a busy, beautiful, chaotic life and learning that you don’t have to choose between success and sanity.

Whether you’re leading a team, holding a family together, or simply trying to stay afloat, this episode will remind you that it’s okay to rest, okay to retreat, and okay to be unapologetically you.

Chapter Breakdown & Timestamps:

[01:28] Setting Boundaries & Protecting Mental Health
Kate discusses personal values and avoiding toxic environments.

[04:04] The Struggles of Friendship & Social Media
How social media impacts friendships and mental health.

[07:09] Introversion & Work – Finding Balance
Navigating leadership roles as an introvert.

[11:02] Emotional Resilience – The Bucket Theory
Managing emotional energy to prevent burnout.

[14:22] Self-Forgiveness & Learning from Mistakes
The role of mistakes in personal growth.

[19:06] Shame vs. Growth – Overcoming Judgment
How shame holds people back from progress.

[24:44] The 1% Rule – Small Steps to Change
Why small daily improvements matter.

[29:55] Toxic Positivity – When Encouragement Hurts
The fine line between support and forced optimism.

[34:20] Menopause & Career – The Silent Struggle
How menopause affects confidence at work.

[41:19] Neurodivergence & Breaking Social Norms
Focusing on strengths over limitations.

[48:52] Social Media – Filters & Self-Worth
The impact of beauty standards online.

[55:00] Final Thoughts – Growth & Moving Forward
Key takeaways on self-awareness and resilience.

Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton: https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp 

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=qr

Sometimes it takes losing everything to discover what really matters.

Ashley had it all mapped out. A thriving salon, a long-term partner, a future she’d worked hard to build. But within the space of a week, her world collapsed. A devastating fire destroyed her salon and her life savings. Days later, her seven-year relationship ended. With nowhere else to turn, she moved back to Manchester with nothing.

But just when she thought she had nothing left to give, one desperate message from a mother changed the course of everything.

In this deeply personal episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni sits down with Ashley, founder of the children’s charity Little Lady Locks, to unpack an extraordinary story of loss, purpose, and turning pain into power. What began as one heartfelt gesture to help a young girl with alopecia regain her confidence has grown into a nationwide movement, providing hair systems, wigs, and hope for hundreds of children across the UK.

Ashley opens up about the emotional toll, the behind-the-scenes struggles, and the brutal reality of running a charity when funds are tight and demand is soaring. She shares what it really takes to keep showing up, why community matters more than ever, and how helping others helped her to heal.

This isn’t just a story about hair, it’s a story about identity, self-worth, resilience, and building something meaningful out of the ashes.

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will reignite your belief in what’s possible.

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Key moments include:

✔️The devastating fire that turned Ashley’s world upside down

✔️How helping one child became the seed for a national charity

✔️What people don’t see about running a non-profit behind the scenes

✔️How social media virality almost led to burnout

✔️Why collaboration, not competition, is the future of the industry

✔️What it really means to be part of something bigger than yourself

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Chapter Breakdown & Timestamps:

[00:00] – From Salon Owner to Starting Over

Ashley opens up about the fire that destroyed her business and how it all unravelled in a matter of days.

[06:35] – The Message That Changed Everything

One mum’s desperate plea and how it sparked the beginning of Little Lady Locks.

[12:10] – Building a Charity From the Ground Up

Ashley talks about launching with no funding, no team, and no blueprint, just purpose.

[18:50] – Going Viral & Burning Out

The highs and lows of social media exposure and how it almost broke her.

[24:20] – The Power of Community & Collaboration

Why she believes lifting others is the only way forward and how jealousy nearly took her off course.

[31:15] – Impact Over Ego

What really drives her, how the kids keep her going, and the future of Little Lady Locks.

[38:50] – Final Reflections

Ashley shares her message for anyone feeling lost and why everything can change in one decision.

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Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton:

https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=

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🔗 Connect with Ashley on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/ashley_marie_hair?igsh=MTYyYWt4bW16aGw5

🔗 Little Lady Locks Website: https://www.littleladylocks.com/

🔗 Connect with Little Lady Locks on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/littleladylocks?igsh=MWl0ZnNoNzk5OXloNw==

🔗 Connect with Little Lady Locks on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/16XBTLfvQk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Nicola’s story isn’t just about surviving trauma, it’s about rising with purpose and doing something powerful with the pain.

From performing ballet at a national level to becoming a world champion in Taekwondo, she’s always been someone who pushes boundaries. She’s taken that same tenacity into the boxing ring, into corporate leadership at HSBC, and into her advocacy for mental health. But behind the titles and achievements is a woman who has had to fight harder than most, mentally, emotionally, and physically.

After a car accident left her with PTSD and a serious injury, everything Nicola had built her identity around vanished overnight. She went from elite-level athlete to someone who didn’t recognise herself. The breakdown wasn’t visible, but it was all-consuming.

This episode of the Tell Her podcast is a powerful reminder that rebuilding isn’t about bouncing back, it’s about consciously choosing who you want to become next.

Nicola shares what it really looked like to start again. The therapy that almost broke her before it helped her. The boxing glove moment in the park that gave her the tiniest spark of joy. And how that led to her redefining strength, success, and identity on her own terms.

Today, Nicola balances a high-level corporate career with competing in boxing, mentoring others, and continuing to advocate for women in sport and mental health.

She’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like progress and that true power lies in honesty, ownership and showing up anyway.

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Key moments include:

✔️How a brain tumour diagnosis changed her relationship with control

✔️The pressure of performing identity when everything underneath was falling apart

✔️Rebuilding herself through therapy, boxing, and raw honesty

✔️How she’s using her platform to open space for women in male-dominated arenas

✔️The truth about navigating burnout, loneliness, and friendship as an ambitious woman

✔️Why she no longer needs to be the loudest in the room to be the most powerful

🎧Listen now and be reminded that your greatest comeback starts when you stop

trying to go back to who you were.

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Chapter Breakdown & Timestamps:

[00:00] – From Ballet to Black Belts

[06:25] – Resistance at Home

[10:45] – The Accident That Changed Everything

[15:09] – Boxing in the ParkThe simple moment that sparked something again and why joy was the starting point.

[21:14] – Finding the Right Therapy

[27:05] – Strength, Softness & Self-Trust

[33:38] – Who She Is Now

[36:01] – Changing the Game for Women

[42:00] – Corporate Queen Meets Combat Sport

[45:00] – Deep Friendships & Faith-Led Nudges

[52:30] – The Brain Tumour Diagnosis

[58:00] – A Message for the Woman in the Middle of It All

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Resources & Mentions:

🔗 Hair loss Education From Sharni: https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com

🔗 Connect with Sharni Knighton:

https://www.instagram.com/sharni_k_hair?igsh=eGU1YmwwcmdpNTVp

🔗Connect with Tell Her Podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tell_her_podcastigsh=Mnlpazd2NWl6OGhn&utm_source=

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🔗 Connect with Nicola Barke on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the.burmesepython?igsh=MXRodWcxYWVqZHhsZQ==

🔗 Connect with Nicola Barke on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Be5CCfkqY/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🔗 Connect with Nicola Barke on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nicola-m-barke

Welcome to The Tell Her Podcast—where extraordinary, ordinary women share the raw, real stories that shaped them.

In this episode, we meet Leah, who showed up to train with me as a hair loss specialist just days after finishing cancer treatment. Why? Because she had a plan to help other women, and nothing—not even breast cancer—was going to stop her.

Leah was misdiagnosed, brushed off by a doctor who missed the red flags. But she didn’t take no for an answer. She fought through every setback, and even on the days she didn’t feel like getting up, she did it anyway.

Now, she’s using everything she’s been through to support other women facing hair loss with empathy, care, and deep purpose.

This episode is a powerful reminder that purpose can grow from pain—and that the most inspiring stories often come from the toughest chapters.

00:00 Introduction to the Tell Her Podcast

00:12 Leah's Journey into Hair Loss Specialization

00:57 Personal Experience with Hair Loss

01:47 The Emotional Impact of Hair Loss

02:40 Training and Support

03:51 Ethics and Empathy in the Industry

09:33 Leah's Cancer Diagnosis

17:00 The Struggle with Chemotherapy

32:28 The Aftermath of Cancer Treatment

36:43 Navigating Post-Treatment Emotions

37:03 Challenges in Finding Support

37:18 Coping Mechanisms and Therapy

38:16 Family Support and Personal Struggles

38:38 Ongoing Recovery and Operations

39:38 Appreciating Life's Moments

41:07 The Importance of Community

41:52 Experiences with Wig Consultations

43:12 The Emotional Impact of Hair Loss

53:46 Balancing Work and Personal Life

01:09:26 Final Reflections and Advice

In this powerful and honest episode of the Tell Her podcast, Sharni sits down with Tabbin Almond to talk about grey area drinking, the silent struggles many women face, and the life-altering health consequences most of us were never told about—especially the link between alcohol and breast cancer.

Tabbin opens up about her years working in the high-drinking world of advertising, her gradual descent into private drinking, her path to sobriety, and how a devastating breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. But the turning point? Discovering—after treatment—that alcohol is a known cause of breast cancer, and that this information had never been disclosed by her doctors.

Together, Sharni and Tabin explore why this information has been withheld, the shame that silences so many women, and how coaching, honesty, and rewriting generational stories can lead to real healing. This episode is both a wake-up call and a compassionate invitation to rethink how we view alcohol, resilience, and women’s health.

🧭 Episode Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Intros
Sharni sets the tone: relaxed, raw, and real.

00:50 – Tabin’s Story Begins
Advertising, heavy drinking culture, and how it became a hidden problem.

03:24 – What Is Grey Area Drinking?
You don’t need to hit rock bottom to know alcohol is a problem.

06:04 – Why Coping Isn’t Always a Crisis
Functional on the outside, struggling on the inside.

08:13 – Secrets, Shame & Family Healing
How Tabin’s story and Sharni’s generational trauma work helped heal family dynamics.

13:28 – Alcohol as a Coping Tool for Trauma
Why so many drink to numb—and how that leads to isolation.

19:36 – The Social Normalisation of Drinking
Why we feel we have to explain not drinking—and how culture pressures us to keep going.

28:59 – The Trap of Willpower
How rewiring the brain (not relying on willpower) leads to true freedom from alcohol.

34:17 – Tabin’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Relapse
Fear, trauma, and the return to drinking in the face of terrifying news.

**42:20 – The Truth About Alcohol & Breast Cancer 🔥
🔹 Tabin discovers alcohol is a known cause of breast cancer
🔹 This fact has been known since 1988
🔹 Doctors didn’t mention it, even when asked what lifestyle changes to make
🔹 Women aren’t being told the risks—often until it’s too late
🔹 Even drinking within government guidelines increases breast cancer risk by 15–17%

50:02 – Why Aren’t We Told the Truth?
Medical professionals don’t want to “shame” patients—but silence causes harm.

54:20 – Alcohol in the Workplace
How some industries fuel addiction and what businesses can do better.

58:38 – Tabin’s Work: Coaching, Book & Podcast
How Tabin helps others now through coaching, her book (Bottling Up Trouble), and her podcast (The Alcohol Debate).

1:00:06 – Tell Her Moment
Tabin shares what she’d tell her younger self: “Alcohol brings more sadness than happiness.”

Connect with Tabbin 

https://www.winetowatercoaching.com/

The Alcohol Debate Podcast 

https://open.spotify.com/show/76sRVYuhJiUc8r1XwBgrPK?si=45fc8bc6d9574bf1

Book 

https://www.winetowatercoaching.com/bottling-up-trouble

Connect with Sharni 

Tellherpodcast@gmail.com

Education with Sharni Knighton

https://www.sharniknightonacademy.com/

Sharni Hairloss clinic 

www.sharniknighton.co.uk