Sweaty Girl Society Podcast

Karina, Creator of Sweaty Girl Society

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

A podcast for women with hyperhidrosis.

FEB 24

06. When Hyperhidrosis Affects Your Mental Health with Therapist Lexi Rankin

In this episode, Karina sits down with Lexi Rankin, LPC. Lexi is a therapist based in Richmond, Virginia, and she's been living with hyperhidrosis for as long as she can remember. Lexi shares her personal journey with hyperhidrosis and then dives in to the world of mental health and therapy. We discuss the impact of hyperhidrosis on various life stages, including pregnancy and motherhood, and explore therapeutic approaches like EMDR to address the associated trauma and shame. Lexi emphasizes the importance of community support, open conversations about hyperhidrosis, and the need for acceptance and empowerment in managing the condition. Tune in to hear us talk about: - Lexi's personal journey as a woman with hyperhidrosis - How hyperhidrosis impacted her experience with pregnancy and early motherhood - The toll hyperhidrosis takes on our emotions and mental health - What EMDR is and how Lexi has used it to help reprocess her own difficult memories of hyperhidrosis - How to speak to your therapist about hyperhidrosis - How we can start to heal our relationship with our sweaty self - Simple home practices that can support mental health - Why support and community matter The study referenced by Lexi: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9838291/ Hyperhidrosis, therapy, EMDR, motherhood, mental health, emotional challenges, personal journey, self-acceptance, community ✨Enjoyed the episode? Keep the conversation going by joining Sweat Girl Society's free membership community! Visit: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/community 🔔 Plus, don't forget to subscribe to you get notified of the next episode. *** About Lexi Rankin: 🔗 Website: https://www.hermitagecounseling.com/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventuresoflexicurl About Sweaty Girl Society: 🔗 Website: https://sweatygirlsociey.com 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatygirlsociety 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatyGirlSociety *** Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

40 min
12/01/2025

05. Unlocking Prescription-Strength Solutions for Hyperhidrosis with Ashley Privette from Twofold

In this episode, we speak with Ashley Privette, Founder and CEO of Twofold. Twofold develops novel, prescription-strength solutions for hyperhidrosis, making effective sweat care and specialist support accessible to those who need it. Tune in to hear us talk about: - Ashley's hyperhidrosis story and why it was difficult growing up as a child with excessive sweating - The tricks she discovered in middle school to hide her sweat - What sort of functional and everyday tasks hyperhidrosis has affected for her - The range of treatment options she's tried – from microwave thermolysis to glycopyrrolate – and why those failed or succeeded - Some tips she learned along the way and the importance of having good medical care - Why she founder her company, Twofold - The story behind the name – what it really means - How Twofold works, what it offers, and how you can access it in the US - Why she sees social media as such an important driver of change - How living with hyperhidrosis helps her design better products for people with hyperhidrosis Note: This episode was not sponsored by Twofold. ✨Enjoyed the episode? Keep the conversation going by joining Sweat Girl Society's free membership community! Visit: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/community 🔔 Plus, don't forget to subscribe to you get notified of the next episode. *** About Twofold: 🔗 Website: https://www.itstwofold.com/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_twofold/ 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@its_twofold About Sweaty Girl Society: 🔗 Website: https://sweatygirlsociey.com 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatygirlsociety 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatyGirlSociety *** Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

46 min
11/13/2025

04. Everything You Need to Know About Iontophoresis for Hyperhidrosis with Mathieu Mireault from Dermadry

In this episode, we speak with Mathieu Mireault, cofounder of Dermadry, about iontophoresis and how it can be used to manage hyperhidrosis. Whether you've just stumbled across iontophoresis, or you've been using it for years, this episode is packed with information, inspiration, and tips. Tune in to hear us talk about: - The founder of Dermadry and how his battle with hyperhidrosis led him to seek a better solution for managing excessive sweating - What iontophoresis is and how we think it works - What did Nikola Tesla have to do with iontophoresis? - Why buying a machine that's cleared by a local health authority matters - How long it takes for iontophoresis to start working - Tips for using your Dermadry device - Can you pack your iontophoresis device in your suitcase? - What's the deal with tap water? - Compensatory sweating: can it happen when using iontophoresis? - Who shouldn't use iontophoresis? - Why Dermadry is on mission to break the taboo around excessive sweating Note: This episode was not sponsored by Dermadry. ✨Enjoyed the episode? Keep the conversation going by joining Sweat Girl Society's free membership community! Visit: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/community 🔔 Plus, don't forget to subscribe to you get notified of the next episode. *** About Dermadry 🔗 Website: https://dermadry.com/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dermadry/ 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dermadry 🔗 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/293177071950930 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXPLn4G5nu7mFcP8hWkSnw About Sweaty Girl Society: 🔗 Website: https://sweatygirlsociey.com 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatygirlsociety 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatyGirlSociety *** Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

34 min
11/04/2025

03. Building Confidence with Hyperhidrosis - with Coach Megan Cameron

In this episode, we speak with Megan Cameron, Health & Wellness Coach, founder of Empowered by Sweat, and hyperhidrosis trailblazer. Tune in to hear us talk about: - Megan's hyperhidrosis story and her earliest memory with excessive sweating - Why she started 'Empowered by Sweat' and what the name means to her - How to reframe your sweating - What shame is and how it works - How early memories of Hh stay with us - The exhaustion of hiding hyperhidrosis - Why getting back in your body can help change everything - A heart-body exercise you can do to bring awareness back into your body - The power of the mind-body connection - The importance of community and how it can conquer loneliness ✨Enjoyed the episode? Keep the conversation going by joining Sweat Girl Society's free membership community! Visit: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/community 🔔 Plus, don't forget to subscribe to you get notified of the next episode. *** Connect with Megan Cameron: 🔗 Website: https://empoweredbysweat.com/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredbysweat/ 🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empoweredbysweat 🔗 Facebook Group: 'Hyperhidrosis Sufferers -> Survivors -> Thrivers' https://www.facebook.com/groups/582961905239016/ About Sweaty Girl Society: 🔗 Website: https://sweatygirlsociey.com 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatygirlsociety 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatyGirlSociety *** Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

26 min
11/03/2025

02. How to Speak with Your Doctor About Hyperhidrosis with Kristen Hernandez

In this episode, we speak with Kristen Hernandez, hyperhidrosis advocate, founder of the blog and Instagram account 'How to Hyperhidrosis' and Physician Assistant. Tune in to hear us talk about: - What led Kristen to enter the medical field - Kristen's tips for putting on medical gloves with sweaty hands - Why she is upfront with people about her hyperhidrosis - How therapy transformed her outlook on living with hyperhidrosis - Her diagnosis journey and her struggle to find a specialist who understood hyperhidrosis - How she's helping treat and manage hyperhidrosis in patients today - Her top 3 tips for attending a doctors appointment as someone with excessive sweating - How to talk to your doctor about hyperhidrosis and how to find the right clinician - What research is needed next on hyperhidrosis ✨Enjoyed the episode? Keep the conversation going by joining Sweat Girl Society's free membership community! Visit: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/community 🔔 Plus, don't forget to subscribe to you get notified of the next episode. *** Connect with Kristen Hernandez: 🔗 Website: https://www.howtohyperhidrosis.com/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtohyperhidrosis/ 🔗 Clinic (for US residents only): (818) 843-5864 About Sweaty Girl Society: 🔗 Website: https://sweatygirlsociey.com 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatygirlsociety 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatyGirlSociety *** Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

37 min
11/01/2025

01. You Are NOT Your Hyperhidrosis with Maria from My Life as a Puddle

In the very first episode of the Sweaty Girl Society Podcast, it's only fitting that we sit down with Maria Mickiewicz. Nicknamed 'The OG of Hyperhidrosis Advocacy', Maria launched her blog, My Life as a Puddle, to share personal and professional stories about hyperhidrosis. Since 2011, she's created hyperhidrosis hope and awareness one drop at a time and helped others feel better about the skin they’re in. Maria also is a wife and mother, ulcerative colitis warrior, and thyroid cancer survivor. Maria's advocacy work has been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Healthline Media, Pharmacy Times CME, SELF Magazine, and many podcasts. She's dripped on-stage while speaking to members of the FDA and Pharma at the inaugural Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Hyperhidrosis and interviewed key thought leaders on her blog. Tune in to this episode to hear us talk about: - Maria's journey over the past 15 years as a hyperhidrosis advocate - What prompted Maria to start her well-loved blog, My Life as a Puddle - Pregnancy and parenthood with hyperhidrosis - Learning to love yourself through your sweating - Maria's experiences as an Oprah Magazine Insider - Tips for attending a medical appointment - Maria's journey with cancer - The importance of flipping the script and loving yourself just as you are ✨Enjoyed the episode? Keep the conversation going by joining Sweat Girl Society's free membership community! Visit: https://sweatygirlsociety.com/community 🔔 Plus, don't forget to subscribe to you get notified of the next episode. *** Maria Mickiewicz: 🔗 Website: https://mylifeasapuddle.com/ 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mylifeasapuddle/ 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/HyperhidrosisMy-Life-as-a-Puddle/ 🔗 X: https://twitter.com/MyLifeAsAPuddle Sweaty Girl Society: 🔗 Website: https://sweatygirlsociey.com 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatygirlsociety 🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SweatyGirlSociety *** Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is provided as an information resource only. It is not to be used or relied on for any medical, diagnostic or treatment purpose, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis and treatment. Please consult your health care provider before making any health care decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

34 min
08/23/2025

Trailer

If there are 385 million people with hyperhidrosis, then why do we all feel so alone? Welcome to the Sweaty Girl Society Podcast, a show for women with hyperhidrosis where we're breaking the silence on excessive sweating, so we can all feel a little less alone. Check out the trailer to learn about the podcast and what it's all about. Then, stay tuned for our first episode. Launching soon. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

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TRAILER

Trailer

If there are 385 million people with hyperhidrosis, then why do we all feel so alone? Welcome to the Sweaty Girl Society Podcast, a show for women with hyperhidrosis where we're breaking the silence on excessive sweating, so we can all feel a little less alone. Check out the trailer to learn about the podcast and what it's all about. Then, stay tuned for our first episode. Launching soon. Support the show Join Sweaty Girl Society's free membership community at sweatygirlsociety.com/community.

08/23/2025

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A podcast for women with hyperhidrosis.

Creator

Karina, Creator of Sweaty Girl Society
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
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