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Life With Herpes

by Alexandra Harbushka

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Latest episodes

Finding God & Identity in Christ Through an STD Diagnosis

March 20, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

In this episode of Life with Herpes, Alexandra Harbushka sits down with Lindsey Ellyn, author of the book "The Shame Game", to discuss how an STD diagnosis became a turning point of self-discovery and finding faith. Lindsey shares how…
Vaginal Microbiome & Herpes Outbreaks

November 28, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min

In this episode, we dive deep into managing viral outbreaks and vaginal health with Coach Sarah Joy, a specialist in immune and vaginal wellness. Discover practical strategies for boosting your immune system, identifying dietary triggers…
I'm More Than my Herpes Diagnosis

September 12, 2024 · 44 min

This podcast episode features an interview with Monique Darnell, a licensed professional counselor and author of the "STD Mental Health Handbook." Our discussion focuses on the mental health and emotional aspects of dealing with a herpes…
4 Things I'm Doing to Uplevel My Life Even Though I Have Herpes – Tips and Tricks!

April 26, 2024 · 33 min

In this episode titled "4 Things I'm Doing to Uplevel My Life Despite Having Herpes," Alexandra Harbushka shares four key strategies for improving overall well-being while living with herpes. Firstly, she emphasizes the importance of…
In in Search of a Herpes Cure

April 5, 2024 · 39 min

Cure Advocacy is the only patient advocacy organization globally working towards the cure, treatment and prevention of Herpes. They exist to empower both patients and healthcare providers to learn to advocate for themselves and to know…

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Healing Shame: Exploring the Nervous System and Herpes Stigma

February 12, 2024 · 51 min

In this enlightening episode, delve into the intricate connection between the nervous system and the emotional impact of a herpes diagnosis. Discover how shame and societal stigma can influence our neural pathways, affecting not only our…
Navigating Faith, God, and Theology in the Herpes Shame Game with Lindsey Ellyn

January 22, 2024 · 59 min

A powerful interview Alexandra did with Lindsey Ellyn, the author of The Shame Game: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Overcoming Shame and Improving Mental, Relational, and Sexual Health, where they talk about the shame that a herpes…
Thyroid & Gut Health and It's Connection to Herpes

November 28, 2023 · 1 hr 0 min

"Join Coach Sarah Joy on a transformative journey through thyroid and gut health. A former warrior battling Epstein Barr, Herpes, Hashimoto's, and Hypothyroidism, she conquered chronic symptoms and reclaimed her health. After enduring…
How Your Nervous System Controls Herpes Outbreaks

October 23, 2023 · 53 min

In this insightful episode of Life with herpes podcast, join your host Alexandra Harbushka and special guest Elisabeth Kristof as they delve into the fascinating connection between the nervous system and herpes outbreaks. Elisabeth, a…
Understanding Herpes: Insights from an OBGYN

May 19, 2023 · 28 min

In a recent interview, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. John Martin, an experienced OBGYN, who shared valuable insights about herpes, its impact on pregnancy, and how individuals can navigate this diagnosis. Join us as we delve…
The Secret Society: An Online Support Group for Herpes Community

March 23, 2023 · 3 min

Finding out you have herpes can be a difficult and isolating experience. When Alexandra, the founder of The Secret Society was first diagnosed, she felt alone and without support. That's why she created The Secret Society, an online…
Thyroid Disease, Herpes and Epstein–Barr - Gain Back Your Health with Coach Sarah Joy

November 10, 2022 · 1 hr 18 min

Coach Sarah Joy helps women with thyroid conditions find their root causes. She got herpes, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and Epstein–Barr. After years of dealing with symptoms, exhaustion, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, muscle weakness…

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About the show

The Life With Herpes Podcast is created to educate, entertain and connect the underserved and, often ostracized, community of people living with herpes. Each week, Life With Herpes the show focuses on personal stories, managing day to day life with herpes, a weekly Ask Alexandra section, and weekly interviews with medical or industry professionals. We will cover things ranging from the stigma, how to cope and the hard core facts about herpes. The show will help people with the virus understand it and learn how to survive their outbreaks.