Celebrating 3 Female Hyperhidrosis Heroes

Celebrating 3 Hyperhidrosis Heroes for International Women’s Day 2025

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In honor of International Women’s Day 2025, we’re celebrating three female hyperhidrosis heroes who are #AcceleratingAction (this year’s theme!).

These women have bravely spoken out about their experiences with excessive sweating and have helped paved the way for others to speak out too. They’re taking action, despite the discomfort that can sometimes come with speaking up about sweating.

Let’s meet them, and hear what they have to say.

1. Maria (Thomas) Mickiewicz

About Maria

The OG of hyperhidrosis advocacy, Maria launched her blog My Life as a Puddle in 2011 to share personal and professional stories about hyperhidrosis. Since then, she’s been creating hope and awareness one drop at a time, and helping others feel better about the skin they’re in.

What led you to become a hyperhidrosis changemaker?

“Being truly seen and physically touched without disgust was the catalyst. The very first time I no longer felt like I had to apologize for my sweaty body is a day I’ll never forget. I was a patient volunteer who received Botox injections during a dermatologist training. The doctor injecting my hands said I was the worst case of hyperhidrosis he’d ever seen. 😳 

“The doctors and other healthcare professionals in that room on that day changed my life. They truly saw me, understood what I was going through, and sought to help me. I floated out of the building that day, suddenly feeling so much lighter about the condition that had plagued me personally, professionally, and emotionally for nearly my entire life. It was then that I felt called to share my sweaty stories, finally releasing the shame and secrets I had been carrying for so long. Now, my blog has reached people all over the world, and I am humbled by the connections I’ve created along the way.”

What hyperhidrosis advice would you give your younger self?

“You are so much more than your medical condition! While it may alter your life, it doesn’t have to alter your mental health. You have the power to make a choice not to be reduced by your circumstances.

“Find the things that work for you to make living a sweaty life easier. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you need. Explain hyperhidrosis to your teachers, health care providers, and anyone else in your circle who should know so that they can be supportive and offer assistance.

“It takes great courage to go through life with hyperhidrosis. Strive for dry days, but love yourself through the sweaty ones. Make sure the voice inside your head isn’t a bully, but a friend.”

What’s your hyperhidrosis motto?

“I’ll have to borrow this from my favorite poet, Dr. Maya Angelou: ‘I can be changed by my circumstances, but I refuse to be reduced by them.'”

You can find Maria here:

2. Megan Cameron

About Megan:

Megan Cameron knows the challenges of living with hyperhidrosis. For years, she felt alone, embarrassed, and shameful—until she discovered the power of guidance, community, and small, intentional steps.

Now, as a Health & Wellness Coach, she helps others navigate their journey with clarity, confidence, and support. Through Empowered by Sweat and DewDrop, and her podcast, How to Sweat Less, Megan creates spaces where people feel safe being seen, understood, and empowered to live fully—sweat and all.

What led you to become a hyperhidrosis changemaker?

“As women, we’re taught that sweating is a flaw that needs to be fixed or hidden. I spent years feeling alone, ashamed, and embarrassed until I realized that our flaws don’t need to be changed—they can be strengths, not weaknesses. I became a coach to help women feel safe in their nervous systems, empowered to embrace their bodies as they are, flaws and all. And if we choose to change anything about ourselves, that decision should come from within, rooted in love, not fear or self-hate.

What hyperhidrosis advice would you give your younger self?

“I would tell my younger self: You are not broken. Your body is not something to be ashamed of. Embrace your sweat, and know that it doesn’t define your worth. Your flaws are not weaknesses; they are part of what makes you unique and strong.

“Seek support, build habits that nourish your body and mind, and trust that any change you desire will come from a place of love, not fear. 

“You are enough exactly as you are!“

What’s your hyperhidrosis motto?

“Do It Sweaty. Embrace who you are and show up fully, no matter what.”

You can find Megan here:

3. Kristen Hernandez

About Kristen:

Kristen’s first memory of hyperhidrosis dates back to age 6 when she was a kid on the playground. Her friends wanted her to join them on the monkey bars, but she was worried she’d slip right off. Over the years, she struggled with sweating and found creative ways to hide it. 

Today, Kristen no longer hides her sweat. She’s the author of the blog How to Hyperhidrosis, and regularly makes appearances on podcasts, at conferences, and on social media—helping to break the silence on excessive sweating.

What led you to become a hyperhidrosis changemaker?

“It started with Maria, from My Life as a Puddle. I found her page on Instagram and she gave me an opportunity to share my story. That experience gave me relief from hiding for so many years and I got a little bit of my confidence back. 

“I started the blog to create a space where I could share my stories and the treatments I’ve tried from the perspective of someone who has hyperhidrosis. I had been going to therapy for some years already and this was something I felt I needed to help me heal and that others could benefit from. I don’t see myself as a change maker. I didn’t think it would resonate with so many people. I think that speaks to the need for more advocates to elevate the voices of the hyperhidrosis community.”

What hyperhidrosis advice would you give your younger self?

“Ask for help. I know it’s scary and you feel like if you do say something, someone’s going to tell you you are crazy for feeling the way you do. Talking to a professional will give you tools to navigate some of the toughest parts in your life. 

“You are stronger than you think you are. Do the thing you fear you can’t do—you may surprise yourself.

“I still have parts of little Kristen with me that come up from time to time, so in some ways I still talk to my younger self.”

What’s your hyperhidrosis motto?

“Stay sweaty!”

“I often felt like I couldn’t be happy unless I stopped sweating. So for me, ‘stay sweaty’ means living in your truth, and not hiding. You can’t control when you sweat or how much, but you can change your perspective of how you see your sweat and manage the emotions that come with hyperhidrosis. Therapy taught me that.

“There’s also a quote I love: ‘We cannot escape fear. We can only transform it into a companion that accompanies us on all our exciting adventures… Take a risk a day—one small or bold stroke that will make you feel great once you’ve done it.’ ~ Susan Jeffers.”

You can find Kristen here:

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Thank you to these three hyperhidrosis heroes, and all the other women out there advocating for a better future for people with hyperhidrosis. Happy International Women’s Day 2025!

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