Life Without Leaks

In this gripping episode of Life Without Leaks, we speak with John, a law enforcement officer, father of two and competitive strongman, about his harrowing journey to a Crohn’s disease diagnosis.

What began as severe abdominal pain during college spiraled into months of weight loss, vomiting, emergency room visits and being repeatedly dismissed as a drug seeker. Despite worsening symptoms - including intestinal rupture and near-fata...

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we sit down with Dr. Maria Roell, an internal medicine resident specializing in gastroenterology, to break down the essentials of inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Roell explains what IBD really is and how it differs from IBS, outlining key warning signs such as bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatigue and urgency. She also highlights lesser-known symptoms, including joint pain, skin ch...

In this moving patient story, we speak with Gerri, a Crohn's patient, about her journey from debilitating digestive symptoms to complete remission.

Gerri shares what it was like to live in New York City while navigating relentless urgency, severe abdominal pain she describes as “hot lava,” and the constant need to locate the nearest restroom. After months of worsening symptoms and a turning point moment with her mom, she sought...

Urgency, frequent bathroom trips and unexpected leaks can disrupt daily life, but they’re more treatable than many people realize. Dr. Travis Bullock joins Life Without Leaks to answer questions from his recent webinar, explain the difference between overactive bladder and other forms of incontinence, and discuss new therapies like neuromodulation that can help restore bladder control and quality of life. 

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Rovner addresses a common fear that men have about prostate cancer treatment: incontinence. Drawing on his clinical experience, Dr. Rovner explains that treatment does not automatically mean a lifetime of bladder leakage. In fact, only a small percentage of patients experience long-lasting symptoms. He discusses why temporary changes in bladder control can occur, what factors influence recovery and - most ...

With all there is to think about when getting treated for prostate cancer, the idea of incontinence might not be high on your list. But if you're undergoing radiation or surgery, there's a good chance it will be. Incontinence is remarkably common for men following these treatments, but there are things you can do to manage your symptoms and return to more normal function. Today's guest is a patient who's gone th...

Caregiving for someone with incontinence can be challenging, demanding and frustrating at times - but it can also be an expression of love and an opportunity to strengthen a bond with someone you care deeply about. Today's guest is Michele Mongillo, who recently authored Caring with Dignity: A Caregiver's Guide to Incontinence. Michele is Senior Clinical Director for First Quality, a leading manufacturer of personal hygie...

When most people think about the symptoms of incontinence, they think about physical things like urgency and leaks. But what's every bit as real - and every bit as troubling - are the mental health symptoms that so many patients live with. Incontinence is significantly associated with depression, anxiety and other mental issues, and addressing them can be a particular challenge.

Today's guest is Tina Harris from Tenderhear...

One of the things that doesn't get enough attention when it comes to living with incontinence is caregiving. Those who assist their loved ones managing their symptoms - the emotional ones as well as the physical ones - often don't get the support they need, and that can take a tremendous toll on their own wellbeing. Today's guest is Lori Mika, a certified dementia practitioner and a passionate caregiver herself as we...

Most of us never give a second thought to all the research, technology and testing that go into the products we use every day - even ordinary-seeming ones like protective garments for incontinence. 

But behind every successful product there's an enormous amount of ingenuity and persistence, and nobody knows that better than Gary Bauer. He's a patient himself living with overactive bladder, but he's also a product test...

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 impacts men's lives and what can be done about 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...

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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 Mentor Hospitals and a board-certified urologist, to help us understand the con...

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 clinical urology at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine and ...

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 daily lives. 

If you're someone who's moving so fa...

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. 

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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 her story to learn all about prolapse, how she treated her condition - and how you ca...

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 comfort in, because it demonstrates how an easy-to-implement program ...

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, the medical device company behind Elitone and Elitone Urge. The E...