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Life With Herpes

Mar 20, 2025

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 herpes woke her up, leading her to find God and embrace her identity in...


Nov 28, 2024

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, managing stress, and supporting your vaginal microbiome. Learn how biofilms impact...


Sep 12, 2024

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 diagnosis, including the stigma, shame, and trauma that can arise. Darnell shares...


Apr 26, 2024

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 prioritizing sleep, suggesting techniques such as avoiding screens before bedtime and...


Apr 5, 2024

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 that change is possible! Visit www.herpescureadvocacy.com to receive your copy of...