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Life Without Leaks

National Association for Continence

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Life Without Leaks is brought to you by the National Association for Continence, America's leading advocate for patients with bladder and bowel disorders. We discuss important topics for those living with incontinence, including hints and tips for better management, insights on state-of-the-art medical care and stories offering hope and guidance for those on the path to drier days. Remember, there's no shame in being human.
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Despite being incredibly common, Overactive Bladder is something that isn't talked about nearly enough, and that's especially true when it comes to men. Today's guest is Dr. Bradley Gill, chief of surgery at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest and Mentor Hospitals and a board-certified urologist, and he's here to help us understand about the unique ways it …
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Do you have pain or burning when you pee? If so, you might have a urinary tract infection. They're remarkably common. About 50% of women will develop one in their lifetime, and they get even more common as women get older and go through menopause. If you're one of the 50% unlucky enough to come down with a UTI, this podcast is for you... For more i…
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With the recent announcement by Deion Sanders, hall of fame NFL player and current head coach for the University of Colorado Buffaloes, that he is undergoing treatment for bladder cancer, we've been seeing a significant increase in interest about the disease. Today's guest is Dr. Bradley Gill, chief of surgery at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest and Ment…
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When is that sudden urge to go so bad that you should seek out medical help? How can I tell the difference between a UTI and OAB? How much water should I be drinking every day? Can a woman actually visit a urologist? These are some of the important questions that we address with today's guest, Dr. Raveen Syan. She's an associate professor of clinic…
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We've all been there. The baby's crying upstairs, so you need to speed up your bathroom visit to get to her quickly. You're racing to your next meeting, and you only have a minute to stop for the bathroom. You're late for your doctor's appointment, but you just need to make a pit stop before you leave. Sometimes having to pee gets in the way of our…
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There are so many different incontinence conditions out there, it's easy to get confused about what you may be dealing with. Today's guest is Dr. Jeffrey Frankel, a renowned medical advisor known for his expertise in urology, to help make sense of what your symptoms may be telling you. For more information about the National Association for Contine…
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When Sherrie Palm noticed something unusual going on down there, she had no idea the path her life was about to take - but her diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse set her on a journey to become an author, internationally recognized speaker, authority on pelvic health and founder of APOPS, the Association for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Support. Listen to …
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Incontinence can be challenging for almost anyone, and it can be particularly difficult for frail, older patients as well as those on Medicare and Medicaid. Today's guests are here to let you know that it doesn't have to be. They're here to give us a sneak peek into a soon-to-be-published study that patients, physicians and caregivers can all take …
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If you've had enough of leaking when you laugh or cough or sneeze, if you've spent enough on pads and products to help keep you dry, and if you're tired of just managing your condition rather than seeing real improvements, we have good news for you: Stress urinary incontinence can be treated. Today's guest is Gloria Kolb, founder and CEO of Elidah,…
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Menopause is something that every woman will have to contend with - and nowadays, women spend 40% or more of their lives following the transition. You'd think that something that's so common would be better understood. Unfortunately, there are still an enormous number of misconceptions about menopause - what it is, what to expect, how to treat it a…
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With the recent announcement that former President Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, we've been hearing a lot of questions from our listeners about things like Gleason scores, hormone sensitivity and more. On today's episode, we're going to address those questions to give you a better understanding of the condition, how it's treated an…
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If you think that your only hope for treating overactive bladder is to focus on your pelvic floor muscles, you may be overlooking a different type of approach that's been proven successful for hundreds of thousands of patients: Nerve stimulation. It turns out that certain nerves play a critical role in bladder function, and there are devices that c…
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One thing that a lot of men who are facing prostate surgery often don't realize is that once the procedure is done, you're almost certain to experience bladder leaks. For most men, those leaks resolve after a few weeks or months, but for some, they can persist for years. The good news is that there are things you can do to improve your chances for …
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Anyone who lives with incontinence knows that leakage isn't just embarrassing or uncomfortable - it can create skin issues that range from simply irritating to genuinely endangering. Today's guest is Kolo Wilkinson, Clinical Nurse Lead with Tranquility Incontinence Products, and she shares with us advice and insight on how to best care for your ski…
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Did you realize that half of all women will experience incontinence? Or that more people have incontinence than either diabetes or heart disease? As alarming as those figures are, incontinence is still something that too few people are willing to talk about, and the end result is that millions suffer in silence - often for years and years - even th…
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When most people think about changing diapers in the months after giving birth, they're probably thinking about their newborn. But a surprising number of women find themselves thinking about adult diapers, too. That's because most women experience incontinence to one degree or another following delivery. A new survey by Aeroflow Urology found that …
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If you thought that physical therapists only worked on muscle groups, you're missing a big part of the picture. Today's guest is Laura Keyser, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Strategy and Global Health for Axena Health. She explains how a PT can help you not just with exercises - though they're incredibly effective there - but…
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Imagine a disease more common than diabetes and Alzheimer's combined, but that's so taboo nobody even wants to discuss it. That's incontinence, and it's about time we get past the embarrassment and start feeling comfortable speaking up. It's why November has been dedicated as National Bladder Health Awareness Month, to reduce the stigma associated …
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There's a misconception out there that incontinence is usually something that happens as you get older. Hannah is here to tell us that it's something that can happen at any age. She shares her story about how she developed severe overactive bladder after a surgery in her early 30s, how it nearly derailed her career, and how she finally found relief…
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Imagine being a 35-year-old woman who suddenly develops bowel and bladder incontinence following childbirth - incontinence so difficult to treat that even a major surgery fails to deliver lasting, meaningful relief. That's the situation today's guest, Hope, found herself in - that is, until she discovered a simple procedure that changed her life co…
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Too many patients suffering from leaks think that they're sentenced to struggle with their condition for the rest of their lives. That couldn't be further from the truth. Today's guest is Pat, and she shares her story about how he finally had enough with trying to manage her problems and found a solution that made an incredible, immediate differenc…
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In today's episode of Life Without Leaks, we discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD. You'll get a detailed overview of the condition and the treatment options available to you, including lifestyle modifications, medications and surgery. For more information about the condition, visit the National Association for Continence's page on IBD by clic…
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Bowel incontinence is a condition that may be more life limiting than almost any other form of incontinence, but to most of us, it's so embarrassing that we'd rather suffer than discuss it with a doctor. Today's guest is Dr. Cary Fishburne, a double-board-certified urogynecologist and specialist in female pelvic health, and he's here to reassure us…
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Brianne Grogan - also known as Dr. Bri - is one of the brightest stars in the world of pelvic health, with hundreds of thousands of followers on YouTube and countless visitors to her website. She's earned such a passionate group of fans because of the warm and welcoming way she helps patients overcome their challenges through movement, nutrition an…
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Incontinence is such a taboo subject that, for many patients, it's more shrouded in mythology and mystery than almost any other condition. There's nothing to be afraid of! Today's guest is Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, chair of the Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital and a specialist in women's health and bladder control issues, and she she…
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It's easy to think that all UTIs are the same - lousy and uncomfortable. But those symptoms you're experiencing might not be a UTI, and understanding what to look for can help you find the right treatment right away. Listen now to learn more! For even more information about UTIs, visit the National Association for Continence's page on UTIs by click…
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It's hard to believe, but nearly half of all people who need adult diapers are able to afford them. That's a problem nobody in America should have. Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in incontinence conditions and a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology, tells us more about the diaper gap and what can be done about i…
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A lot of us can be intimidated by doctors, especially when it comes to talking about somethign as personal as incontinence. Today's guest is here to tell us that there's nothing to worry about. Shavya Kovela is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Clinicial Education Manager for Flyte Therapy, and she has some illuminating and encouraging insights …
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You've probably seen commercials talking about gut health, probiotics, prebiotics and all sorts of other things that are somehow related to your digestive system, but do you know what any of that actually is or why a healthy gut is so important? Today's guest is Donna Monthei, a registered dietitian and gut health expert with EverVital Nutrition, a…
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Mike Leventhal is straight up when he explains that there are three things all men eventually face: death, taxes and an enlarged prostate. He should know - as the Executive Director for the Tennessee affiliate of Men's Health Network, Mike has spent his career helping men improve their physical and mental well being. Today he talks with us about ca…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease can be an incredible burden to bear - painful, embarrassing, isolating and, for many patients, as difficult to deal with mentally as it is to manage physically. Today's guest is Dr. Erin Forster, a gastroenterologist from the Medical University of South Carolina, and she's here to let you know that it doesn't have to be t…
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You may remember Gloria Kolb from a previous episode when she introduced us to Elitone, a wearable device that gently stimulates your pelvic floor muscles, prompting them to do your Kegel exercises for you with virtually zero effort. Gloria is back with us today to introduce her newest product, Elitone Urge, which has shown remarkable results addre…
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Men aren't always very good when it comes to managing their own health - it's often the women in their lives who help them with everything from making doctors' appointments to taking their medications to becoming more proactive with their wellbeing. Today's guest is Mike Leventhal, Executive Director for the Tennessee affiliate of Men's Health Netw…
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More than 33 million Americans have OAB, and if you’re one of them, you probably pay close attention to how much you drink. But what you may not realize is that it’s worth taking a look at your entire diet. That’s because there are certain foods that can aggravate your bladder while there are others that may actually help stop frequent urination. I…
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Today's guest is Tina Harris, the Vice President of Clinical Affairs for TenderHeart Health Outcomes. They're one of the nation's leading incontinence management providers, and they offer individualized care plans and superior incontinence products to help meet patients' specific incontinence needs. Their value-based incontinence program improves p…
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Seven years. That's how long many patients live with leaks before they get the courage to see a doctor. And then when they do show up, the encounter can be so awkward and uncomfortable that they wind up not getting the help they need. Today's guest is Dr. Travis Bullock, a urologist in private practice in St. Louis. He shares some very sound advice…
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Getting a proper diagnosis and treatment for bowel disorders can be difficult enough for most anybody, but for people of color, there are a troubling number of additional challenges that must also be overcome. Today's guest is Melodie Narain-Blackwell, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Color of Gastrointestinal Illness, a nonprofit advocacy and …
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The most common form of cancer men experience begins in the prostate, but it's a disease that is often misunderstood. For example, many men are surprised to learn that prostate cancer can be slow to develop, and for a good number of patients, the best course of action is to monitor the progress of the disease rather than to immediately jump into su…
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D'andre Hardy developed a severe case of Crohn's colitis at age 12 and spent years struggling with her condition. She tried countless management strategies, took dozens of different medications, and ultimately chose to undergo an ostomy procedure to help regain control of her life. It was that experience that led to her founding the Seen Society, a…
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Did you know that one out of two people with incontinence will isolate themselves at home because they don't have enough absorbent products? That startling and unfortunate situation - that too many adults simply can't afford the basic necessities to care for themselves - is called The Diaper Divide. This is something we can all do something about. …
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Today we're joined by Carolyn Hampton, a patient who had such severe overactive bladder that she was going to the bathroom urgently every hour of the day and night. Medication only did so much for her, but she found real, lasting relief through the InterStim system, a tiny implanted device that helped improve the communication between her brain and…
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A lot of men who are facing the prospect of prostate removal due to cancer have no idea that incontinence is an almost inevitable result of the procedure. For most men, leaking resolves itself in a few months to a year, but for some men, it can persist. Sexual dysfunction is another common side effect that many men need to navigate post-surgery. To…
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On today's episode of Life Without Leaks, we talk with Dr. Michael Chancellor, a board certified urologist, professor, scientist and researcher about cutting-edge treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence. He's one of the principal developers of a new treatment for SUI that uses a patient's own stem cells to repair their anatomy. It's currently in…
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Today's guest is Dr. Joshua Bleier, a colorectal surgeon and chair of the Department of Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, who shares with us about a treatment that provides relief to an enormous number of patients with bowel incontinence. It's minimally invasive, performed in office, and in Dr. Bleier's experience, can deliver meani…
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Today we talk with friend of the podcast Dr. Cary Fishburne about what may be the most difficult topic to discuss in all of incontinence: Bowel leakage. As uncomfortable as it can be to bring up, it's something that affects millions of people, and the good news is that physicians today have more treatment options than ever to help you address your …
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Pregnancy changes your body in amazing ways, but some of those changes are less welcome than others. On today's episode, Melissa Nassaney, physical therapist and founder of Full Circle Pelvic Health in Warwick, Rhode Island, talks about how pregnancy can affect the pelvic floor and what you can do to address those changes when they happen - and som…
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Nobody wants to talk about their leaks, but it's something that has to be done if you're going to get the treatment you deserve. In today's episode, Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, chair of the Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital and a specialist in women's health and bladder control issues, gives us tips on how to overcome embarrassment and …
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Do you find yourself waking up more than once a night to use the bathroom? If you do, you may have something called nocturia, which is a condition that causes you to have to get out of bed to pee two or more times a night. In this episode, we discuss a whole range of things you can do to address your symptoms and get you a better night's rest. For …
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Today's episode of Life Without Leaks is the second of two parts discussing incontinence and related health issues in men. Our guest is Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women's health and urology, as well as a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology. In this episode, Aleece discusses absorbent pro…
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Today's episode of Life Without Leaks is the first of two parts discussing incontinence and related health issues in men. Our guest is Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women's health and urology, as well as a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology. In this episode, Aleece discusses some of the mo…
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