# What If Nothing Is Wrong With You? Understanding the Behaviors That Help Us Survive

An episode of [Notes from the Edge](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1896943121), 11 Jul 2026, 36 min.

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What if the behaviors we judge the most are actually the ones that helped us survive? Join me for a powerful live episode of Notes From the Edge with Jessie Hannah, creator of Bare Becoming, as we explore the neuroscience behind body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs), trichotillomania, shame, nervous system regulation, and the path from self-judgment to self-understanding. After hiding her hair-pulling disorder for more than 25 years, Jessie made the courageous decision to shave her head publicly and share her story. Today, her work has reached millions of people by helping them replace the question, “What’s wrong with me?” with a far more compassionate one: “What is this behavior trying to protect me from?” In this conversation, we’ll explore: • The hidden reality of body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs) • The neuroscience behind habits that are so difficult to stop • Why shame rarely leads to healing • The connection between coping behaviors, identity, and the nervous system • How curiosity can become the beginning of lasting change • What it means to truly understand yourself instead of judging yourself Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety, perfectionism, compulsive behaviors, or simply want to better understand how the brain protects us, this conversation will leave you seeing yourself and others through a more compassionate lens. Welcome to the Edge. www.lisalacy.com Where to find Jesse: https://www.tiktok.com/@barebecoming?_r=1&_t=ZT-97wP30W0zOA Notes from the Edge with Lisa Lacy Human conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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