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The Life With Herpes Podcast

Living with HSV-2 as a 21-Year Old Christian

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In a heartfelt episode of "Life with Herpes," guest Jason Lebeck bravely shares his experiences and challenges after being diagnosed with herpes at the age of 21. Despite his initial hopes of testing negative for herpes, Jason candidly recounts the emotional and financial toll of seeking multiple tests to confirm his diagnosis. His disclosure to friends and roommates resulted in unexpected rejection and isolation, highlighting the pervasive stigma surrounding herpes.

Jason's narrative reveals…

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Healing Shame: Exploring the Nervous System and Herpes Stigma

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Shame is a complex emotion deeply ingrained in our psyche, often serving as a protective mechanism to shield us from perceived threats to our social connections. However, while it may offer short-term protection, prolonged feelings of shame can have detrimental effects on our physical and mental health. This blog explores the intricate relationship between shame, our nervous system, and immune function, particularly in the context of a herpes diagnosis. It delves into the ways shame manifests …

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Embracing the Journey: Life, Faith, and Herpes

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In the tapestry of life, certain threads can lead us to unexpected places, challenging our perceptions and reshaping our understanding of self-worth, relationships, and societal norms. Lindsey Ellyn's candid revelation about her herpes diagnosis serves as a poignant narrative, weaving together themes of healing, faith, and the courage to break free from the stifling chains of stigma.

Lindsey's journey begins with the profound realization that her worth extends far beyond the lab…

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Thyroid & Gut Health and It's Connection to Herpes With Coach Sarah Joy

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I recently had this amazing chat with Coach Sarah Joy on my podcast Life with Herpes. We really got into the nitty-gritty of how thyroid health, gut stuff, and even herpes are all connected. It was a real eye-opener!

During our talk, we dug deep into the whole health scene, sharing our personal stories and experiences. Sarah opened up about her own struggles with Epstein Barr, hypothyroidism, and dealing with the challenges of herpes. It's what got her super passionate about educating and e…

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Navigating Trauma, Applied Neurology, and Healing: A Personal Journey

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In a recent interview, Elisabeth Kristof shared her transformative journey through applied neurology, shedding light on the profound connection between our nervous system and overall well-being. Elisabeth's story begins in Austin, where she ran movement studios and recognized the pivotal role of the nervous system in movement science. This realization led her to dive deep into applied neurology, becoming certified and immersing herself in the field.

Initially, Elisabeth applied her newfound e…

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Thyroid Disease, Herpes and Epstein–Barr - Gain Back Your Health with Coach Sarah Joy

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Coach Sarah Joy helps women with thyroid conditions find their root causes.

She got oral herpes, was diagnosed with Hashimoto's and Epstein–Barr. After years of dealing with symptoms like exhaustion, fatigue, anxiety, insomnia, muscle weakness, panic attacks, and so much more (she herself counted around 25 symptoms), she managed to get her health back, reverse her diagnosis - after years of dealing with the symptom and trying to get answers from doctors. The real blow to her was the death of …

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Interview with Caroline Goodner of Femiclear

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Today, Alexandra sat down with Caroline Goodner, a woman who founded OrganiCare, a company whose mission is 'to create all-natural and organic OTC healthcare products that are safe, effective, and simply better than the petrochemical-based industrial products used by most consumers today.' And it is something she and her team have managed to achieve. Their product, Femiclear is very popular amongst herpes patients.

While we all know that herpes stigma is far greater pain usually than the pain h…

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Monolaurin, Lysine and Other Ways To Support Your Immune System

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Interview with Damon Sununtnasuk about Monolaurin, Lysine and Other Supplements

 

Today I am interviewing Damon Sununtnasuk from Natural Cure Labs. We talk a lot about monolaurin and also other ways and supplements that can help us fight herpes. 

Damon started his business in San Francisco and was encouraged by other entrepreneurs and likeminded people who were interested in natural medicine, which led him to start his own mission-driven company that’s able to produce solutions for millions o…

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How to Date with Confidence: Dr. Aziz Gazipura

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On this episode of Life With Herpes I had the honor of interviewing the world's leading confidence coach, Dr.Aziz Gazipura. Perhaps you’ve heard of him and perhaps you listen to his podcast, Shrink for the Shy Guy.   

Dr. Aziz and I had such a great time diving deep and getting into the emotional side of a diagnosis. We talk about how there really is no way to prepare yourself to get the call from your doctor and so we don’t know how to react and act. Therefore we go into a crisis mode and it c…

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