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, Courage, Acceptance, and Choice. She shares her personal story of the limiting beliefs she carried — like feeling unworthy, embarrassed, or fearing no one would ever love her again — and how she learned to rewrite that story.

You’ll learn how to recognize the old thoughts stigma feeds you, how courage becomes the turning point for change, why acceptance isn’t giving up, and how daily choices shape the life you want.

Whether you’re living with HSV1, HSV2, or just looking to understand how mindset shapes life with herpes, this episode is packed with perspective and practical takeaways to help you move forward.

In this episode you’ll hear:

✔️ Why “thoughts become things” applies to herpes stigma

✔️ How to shift old beliefs with Awareness and Intention

✔️ Why Courage is the bridge between fear and freedom

✔️ What Acceptance really means (and what it doesn’t)

✔️ How daily Choices shape the reality you want moving forward

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