
Episode #1
Breaking the Stigma
<p>Every meaningful conversation starts with someone willing to speak first.</p><p>In the very first episode of Out Loud with Kennedy, I’m sharing the story behind why this podcast exists—from growing up feeling like I never quite fit in to navigating heartbreak, healing, and my HSV-2 diagnosis. We talk about the power of community, learning to let go of labels, and why I believe vulnerability can change lives.</p><p>I also open up about the day I was diagnosed with HSV-2, the shame and isolation that followed, how sharing my story publicly transformed my life, and...

