Life Without Leaks

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 and what you can do for your own well-being. 

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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 can stimulate those nerves to substantially reduce leaks. Many patients find that...

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 rapid improvement, and today's guest, Dr. Vikas Desai, is here to expl...

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 skin, how to choose the most effective products and much, much more. 

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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 though there are treatments that can work wonders for them. 

That's why NAFC is int...

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 nearly 90% of new mothers experience incontinence - some of them, significa...

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 also with diet, weight management, stress and so many of the other fa...

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 with bladder issues and to help patients feel conf...

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 after she had nearly given up hope.

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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 completely, giving her back control after 17 years of struggling. Listen now ...

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 difference for her...

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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 clicking here. You can also download a free bowel diary by click...

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 that there's truly no reason to stay silent.

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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 and the mind-body connection. Today she talks with us about a holistic approach to...

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 sheds light on the truth behind many incontinence myths and the prac...

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 clicking here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, T...

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 it.

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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 for everyone who recognizes that they need help but isn't terribly com...

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 company that helps people with chronic digestive issues discover the imbal...