Life Without Leaks

Caring for someone with bladder or bowel incontinence can be a deeply personal responsibility — and one that brings challenges many caregivers never anticipated.

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by board-certified physician assistant and Aeroflow Urology medical advisor Aleece Fosnight to talk about the realities of caring for someone living with incontinence. She explores the emotional and financial toll ca...

Managing urinary incontinence is challenging enough, but bladder leaks, sudden urgency and frequent trips to the restroom can be especially stressful when you’re trying to get through a busy workday.

In this episode, we share practical strategies for managing bladder symptoms on the job, whether you’re commuting to an office, sitting through a long meeting, working from home or navigating a packed schedule. We’ll t...

UTIs are one of the most common reasons women seek medical care, but many symptoms people attribute to a urinary tract infection may actually be caused by something else. In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we sit down with board-certified urogynecologist Dr. Jannah Thompson to separate fact from fiction when it comes to UTIs. 

Dr. Thompson explains what truly defines a UTI, why urine cultures matter and when antibiotics may...

Growing up with spina bifida meant Bella Duarte-Crespo faced challenges most children never have to think about, including managing bladder and bowel incontinence at school. When she and her mother couldn't find a product that met her needs, they decided to create one themselves.

In this inspiring episode, Bella shares how a personal struggle became the foundation for a fast-growing business, a passion for design and a lifelong comm...

Embarrassment. Frustration. Unanswered questions. For many people living with bladder or bowel conditions, these feelings can become just as challenging as the symptoms themselves.

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by board-certified urogynecologist Dr. Jannah Thompson and patient advocate Morgon for an honest and inspiring conversation about navigating the healthcare journey. Morgon shares his deeply personal stor...

Millions of women experience overactive bladder or urge urinary incontinence, but far too many assume it's simply part of getting older or something they have to live with. The truth is, effective treatments exist, and help may be easier to find than you think.

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we welcome urogynecologist Dr. Susan Oakley to follow up on her recent NAFC webinar and answer listeners' most pressing questions. It's...

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by Dr. Barbara Frank of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, along with Alex Fennell, co-founder of Attn: Grace, an innovative manufacturer of incontinence products.

Together, we explore the realities of bladder leaks and pelvic floor health during pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause and menopause, and we discuss why more women are finally beginn...

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we sit down with Dr. Mia Duncan, a dual board-certified urologist and urogynecologist, to explore the connection between bladder health and longevity. 

Dr. Duncan explains why incontinence is often just the “tip of the iceberg,” and how early bladder symptoms can signal broader health issues. From root-cause diagnosis and bladder diaries to sleep disruption, UTIs, and preventio...

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we speak with Dr. Ryan O’Leary, advanced fellow in inflammatory bowel disease, about one of the most disruptive - and misunderstood - GI symptoms: bowel urgency.

Dr. O’Leary breaks down the difference between IBD and IBS, explaining how Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis differ from non-inflammatory bowel conditions, and why some patients can actually have both. He dives i...

In this deeply honest episode of Life Without Leaks, we talks with Judy, a retired school secretary whose bowel incontinence began after surviving stage three endometrial cancer.

Following chemotherapy, radiation and extensive lymph node removal, Judy gradually developed worsening bowel control issues that now affect nearly every aspect of her life. From constant urgency and frequent accidents to recurring bowel obstructions and eme...

What happens when you’re constantly scanning for the nearest bathroom? When social plans, work schedules and even sleep revolve around the fear of not making it in time?

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we welcome Dr. Ehsan Navabi, the director of the IBD Center and the GI Motility Disorders Lab at United Medical Doctors in California, to take a closer look at one of the most disruptive digestive symptoms patients face: ...

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we speak with Andy, a 40-year-old truck driver from Utah, about his 12-year struggle with urgency and bowel incontinence and the turning point that finally led him to seek help.

After years of attempting to mask his symptoms with daily, over-the-counter medication and suffering in quiet isolation, a public accident pushed Andy to have the difficult conversation he had avoided for over a decade....

In this insightful episode of Life Without Leaks, we sit down with veteran nurse and caregiver Ruth Naismith to explore the often-overlooked emotional side of incontinence. Drawing from over 35 years of clinical experience - and a deeply personal caregiving journey - Ruth shares candid insights into the stress, stigma and life-changing impact incontinence can have on both patients and those who care for them.

From navigating sudden ...

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by Dr. Maria Roell, internal medicine resident at the Medical University of South Carolina, about bowel urgency and the conditions that commonly cause it.

Dr. Roell breaks down the often-confusing differences between IBS and IBD, explains what true medical bowel urgency feels like and outlines when symptoms may signal something more serious. She walks listeners through the diagnost...

In this powerful episode of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by Brad, a 44-year-old former Marine and outdoor enthusiast, who opens up about his long and deeply personal journey with bowel and urinary incontinence.

What began as rare, unexplained accidents slowly became more frequent and harder to ignore. Brad reveals the turning point that finally pushed him to say something to his doctor after years of silence. From frustrating di...

In this deeply personal episode of Life Without Leaks, we speak with Olivia about her life-altering battle with severe ulcerative colitis.

What began as worsening digestive symptoms in her mid-20s quickly escalated into relentless pain, 30+ bathroom trips a day, extreme blood loss and multiple emergency room visits. After a delayed diagnosis and ineffective treatments, Olivia faced life-threatening complications, including a hemoglo...

In this powerful episode of Life Without Leaks, we welcome world-renowned IBD expert Dr. Marla Dubinsky of Mount Sinai to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis treatment. 

Dr. Dubinsky shares why early diagnosis and timely use of advanced therapies can dramatically change a patient’s long-term trajectory — and why too many people are still suffering unnecessarily. Fro...

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by Dr. Ryan O’Leary, advanced fellow in inflammatory bowel disease, for a deep dive into inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Dr. O’Leary breaks down what sets Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis apart from other digestive conditions, explaining how IBD can affect patients at any age, from early childhood to later adulthood, and why diagnosis can sometimes...

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 nea...