The Story of Ruth and Sindy

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Ruth is 69 and sindy is 60. They've spent so many years maintaining this community at the salon. Ruth's eyesight has been getting really limited. The last hair cut i gave him was the worst hair cut i think i've ever done in my life. Took a big chunk on to the back of his hep is. Thing about bob is he doesn't care. He could care less. And i said, that's it. I mean, what if you were bob, you know, and i just took this chunk out of your head?

It can be quite rare to find yourself in a place where you feel totally accepted. In this episode, producer Reva Goldberg takes us to a truly unique beauty salon: it’s the ultimate safe space for its customers, many of whom are in their 80s and 90s. We take a close look at two hairdressers who create a laugh-out-loud-funny atmosphere, while also showing deep compassion at the same time. We’ll also explore why feeling unconditionally accepted helps us cope with the toughest emotions at any age.

Featured in this episode are Dr. Pablo Sabucedo and Dr. Rebecca Allen.

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