Behind the Chair with Rebecca Dickenson
Behind the Chair with Rebecca Dickenson Hosted by award-winning international hair stylist and salon owner Rebecca Dickenson, Behind the Chair is a powerful new podcast that opens the door to the stories shared in the salon seat. After decades of listening to clients pour out their hearts through joy, heartbreak, triumph, and transformation, Rebecca is turning the mirror outward to give those voices a platform. This is more than just conversation. It’s a space for raw honesty, deep reflection, and meaningful connection. Each episode invites guests to share their unique journeys—stories that are inspiring, tragic, uplifting, and at times, utterly unbelievable. Behind the Chair is where stories are told, lives are honored, and listeners are reminded that no one is alone in what they’re going through. Come sit with us.
Episodes

Friday Oct 17, 2025
Friday Oct 17, 2025
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

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
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

Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
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)
Bring Your Breastie: 🎟 Event Tickets: form.jotform.com/242796844889078
🛍 Merch: form.jotform.com/251884515335057

Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
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.
Follow & support:
Host (Rebecca Dickenson) : @bec_dickenson (IG) | @becdickenson (TikTok)
Guest (Jane Elizabeth Taylor)
Bring Your Breastie:
🎟️ Event Tickets: form.jotform.com/242796844889078
🛍️ Merch: form.jotform.com/251884515335057

Thursday Jul 24, 2025
Thursday Jul 24, 2025
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
🎤 Host – Rebecca Dickenson:• Instagram• Tiktok

Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
Tuesday Jul 22, 2025
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)
🎟️ Event Tickets: form.jotform.com/242796844889078🛍️ Merch: form.jotform.com/251884515335057

Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
In this deeply moving episode, Rebecca sits down with Aly, a single mother who rebuilt her life with extraordinary courage and grace. From navigating a toxic relationship to choosing solo motherhood through IUI, Aly shares the raw, honest, and inspiring truth behind her journey to create a family on her own terms. With wisdom, humour, and unshakable strength, Aly opens up about raising two children, overcoming guilt, and finding peace in the life she never expected—but now wouldn’t trade for anything.
Whether you're a solo parent, exploring alternative conception, or simply looking for a story of hope and resilience, this conversation will leave a lasting mark.

Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
In the first episode of Behind the Chair, award-winning stylist Rebecca Dickenson shares the personal story that inspired her podcast. Joined by friend Sophia, Rebecca opens up about trauma, resilience, and why the salon chair became a space for healing and transformation.



