Herpes Wellness

After a herpes diagnosis, it is not just your confidence that changes. It is what you start believing about love itself that changes too. In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down how those beliefs form, why they feel so real, and how they quietly shape the experiences you have in dating and relationships. You'll learn how repeated thoughts turn into expectations, how...

Living with herpes isn’t just about the diagnosis. It’s about the thoughts that quietly take over afterward and shape how you see yourself, your worth, and your future. In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down how repeated thoughts influence confidence, self-worth, and emotional healing after a herpes diagnosis. You’ll learn why the brain treats familiar thoughts as t...

In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree unpacks the real reason your reaction to herpes is not about herpes it’s about the beliefs, emotional patterns and past experiences that get triggered the moment you hear the words “you have herpes.” You’ll hear about the nervous system response, why the diagnosis is felt on a personal level and how shadow work, childhood programming and n...

This episode begins a powerful empower series, providing an overview of the 10 most impactful lessons I learned since my herpes diagnosis. Find genuine motivation and practical self-improvement strategies to cultivate a positive mindset, offering insights into how to change your life with herpes. Get ready to shift your perspective and step into a more confident future. ✅ Join our online communit...

In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree introduces a concept most people with herpes have never heard of but need after a diagnosis: The Love Frequency. This is the emotional state that shapes your confidence, your relationships, and the kind of connections you attract. Cat breaks down why love feels out of reach after getting diagnosed with genital or oral herpes, how fear and...

In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down what it really takes to have the talk. That moment when you tell someone you have herpes. You’ll learn why the fear leading up to the conversation is often worse than the conversation itself, and how the way you approach it has everything to do with your self-worth, not your diagnosis. Cat explains why trying to find the “perfe...

✅ Join our online community and participate in herpes discussion forums for free: https://www.herpeswellness.com/ In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down The Scarcity Trap — that mindset that convinces you to stay in the wrong relationship just because someone “accepts” you. You’ll learn how fear, self-doubt, and low self-worth can keep you holding on to what’s fami...

In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down the truth about rejection, approval, and why so many people living with herpes base their self-worth on someone else’s “yes.” You’ll learn how the fear of rejection is often tied to deeper wounds—like shame, abandonment, or not feeling enough—and how herpes can bring those emotions to the surface. Cat shares how to stop chasing...

✅ Join our online community and participate in herpes discussion forums for free: https://www.herpeswellness.com/ Why does herpes make you question your worth? Why does it feel like your whole world changes after getting that diagnosis? In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree dives deep into what herpes really brings to the surface and how it’s often not the diagnosis itself th...

Can you get herpes again in a different spot if you or your partner already have it?
What about if one of you has HSV2 and the other doesn’t — can it show up in more than one place? In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree clears up the confusion around herpes immunity and explains what really happens after your body builds antibodies for HSV1 or HSV2. You’ll learn what autoinocu...

Fear is one of the biggest things that keeps people stuck after a herpes diagnosis. Whether it’s fear of rejection, fear of judgment, or fear of never finding love again, it all creates a reality built on limitations instead of truth. But here’s what most people don’t realize: fear is just a story. And once you learn how to move through it, you can start creating a life and love that feel real, co...

Most people think they know the truth about herpes — but so much of what’s out there is flat-out wrong. From who gets it, to how it spreads, to what living with it actually looks like, misinformation has shaped the stigma for decades. In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down the biggest herpes myths and facts so you can finally separate what’s real from what’s not. Yo...

Most people think HSV-1 is just a cold sore — but the truth is, it’s a lot more complicated than that. From kissing, to intimacy “down-there”, to sharing lip products, there’s still a ton of confusion about how HSV-1 really spreads and how to prevent it. In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree clears up the myths about HSV-1 transmission, explains what the World Health Organizat...

What does stigma around herpes really mean — and how do you finally get rid of it? Whether you’ve been recently diagnosed or you’ve lived with herpes for years, this episode shows you how to stop letting the diagnosis define you. In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down the four steps that helped her change the way she saw herself after her herpes diagnosis: Awareness...

✅ Join our free online community at https://www.herpeswellness.com/ How do you actually prevent passing herpes to someone you love? In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree breaks down the facts about herpes transmission, prevention, and what the science really says about lowering the chances. You’ll learn how HSV1 and HSV2 are transmitted, why asymptomatic shedding is so import...

✅ Join our free online community at https://www.herpeswellness.com/ 👉🏻 Download the Herpes Wellness community app on the App Store or on Google Play Get the "You Are" affirmations in the YouTube video description. What does it really mean to take your power back from herpes? If you’ve ever felt like your love life, confidence, or even your future ended the day you were diagnosed, this episode i...

✅ Join our free online community at https://www.herpeswellness.com/ What does intimacy really look like when herpes is part of the relationship? Whether you have it or you’re thinking about dating someone who does, this episode breaks it down with real stories and facts. In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree shares what it was like to navigate intimacy in a long-term relation...

If you’ve ever felt like your diagnosis means you’ll be alone forever, this episode will change the way you see yourself, dating, and relationships. In this episode of the Herpes Wellness Podcast, Cat Dupree shares the exact mindset shifts that helped her go from believing love was impossible after herpes to being in a relationship with someone who chose her — herpes and all. You’ll learn how limi...

Herpes has a way of revealing more about the people around you than it does about you. In this episode, Cat Dupree shares why disclosure is the ultimate BS detector—and how the way someone reacts tells you exactly who they are. From friends and family to dating and relationships, this raw conversation flips the script and shows you why their response doesn’t define your worth—it shows you who dese...

Why is everyone so afraid of herpes, and why they should they be? In this episode, Cat Dupree breaks down how herpes became the most judged and misunderstood STI of all time. From the infamous 1982 TIME Magazine cover to the rise of stigma-fueled media, she unpacks where all the shame started, what the science actually says, and how to finally let go of the fear. If you're living with HSV1 or HSV2...

Wondering how to tell someone you have herpes? Or when the “right time” is to bring it up? In this episode, Cat Dupree breaks down what actually matters when it comes to herpes disclosure—without the fluff or BS. In this episode you'll discover: Being Okay with Having Herpes Does It Matter How You Say It? Feeling Safe and What It Means When Are You Ready to Disclose? When is the Right Time to Tell...

Confused about herpes testing? You’re not alone. Between swab tests, IgM, IgG, and the Western Blot, it can be hard to know which test is accurate, when to take it, and how to avoid false positives. In this episode, I’ll walk you through: ✅ How each herpes test works – swab, IgM, IgG, and Western Blot ✅ The best timing for testing to avoid false negatives ✅ Why IgM tests are unreliable (and eve...

Herpes outbreaks can feel random—but your diet might be playing a bigger role than you realize. In this episode of Herpes Wellness, we break down five common triggers that could be contributing to your symptoms. You’ll learn how certain foods affect the herpes virus, what to watch for, and how to start noticing patterns in your own body. We’ll also talk about natural supplements like L-Lysine and...

In this episode, Cat Dupree shares how she navigated intimacy in two real-life relationships where only one partner had herpes. From communication and trust to protection and daily antivirals, this episode includes real talk and practical insight. You’ll Find Out: How Cat made it work in a 10-year relationship without antivirals or protection What intimacy looks like now with her current herpes-ne...

Herpes outbreak relief doesn’t always have to rely on medication alone. In this episode, Cat Dupree shares 3 natural supplements that many people with HSV1 and HSV2 use to help reduce symptoms, support the immune system, and prevent future herpes outbreaks. Whether you’re looking for natural herpes remedies, want to take a break from antivirals, or just want to feel more in control of your body—th...