• Getting the conversation going about bladder health...
    Nov 12 2024

    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 confident enough to reach out for help and find treatments that can literally change their lives.

    Today's guest is Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in incontinence conditions and a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology, and she's dedicated her career to helping people overcome their reluctance to talk about their bladder conditions. She offers important insight and guidance so you can find your voice and develop a relationship with your provider that will allow you to get on the path towards a life without leaks.

    To visit Aeroflow Urology and learn more about all they offer, click here.
    To learn more about the National Association for Continence, click here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

    If you’ve been informed, inspired or encouraged by any of the guests and stories you’ve heard on this podcast, now is your chance to give back to the community by sharing your story. We’re looking for real people who’ve had real victories in the fight against incontinence to send us their best piece of advice for living a life without leaks. Please call 1-800-252-3337 – and leave your hint, tip or bit of help at the tone.

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    31 mins
  • "Do I tell somebody before a first date that I pee myself?" One patient's surprising journey to drier days.
    Oct 29 2024

    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.

    To learn more about InterStim therapy from Medtronic, visit talkleaks.com.

    To learn more about the National Association for Continence, click here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

    If you’ve been informed, inspired or encouraged by any of the guests and stories you’ve heard on this podcast, now is your chance to give back to the community by sharing your story. We’re looking for real people who’ve had real victories in the fight against incontinence to send us their best piece of advice for living a life without leaks. Please call 1-800-252-3337 – and leave your hint, tip or bit of help at the tone.

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    39 mins
  • From Zero Control to Total Control - How One Patient Overcame Bowel Incontinence
    Oct 22 2024

    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 to find out how she overcame her incontinence...

    To learn more about InterStim therapy from Medtronic, visit talkleaks.com.

    To learn more about the National Association for Continence, click here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

    If you’ve been informed, inspired or encouraged by any of the guests and stories you’ve heard on this podcast, now is your chance to give back to the community by sharing your story. We’re looking for real people who’ve had real victories in the fight against incontinence to send us their best piece of advice for living a life without leaks. Please call 1-800-252-3337 – and leave your hint, tip or bit of help at the tone.

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    32 mins
  • How Pat overcame her leaks - One patient's success story
    Oct 15 2024

    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...

    To learn more about InterStim therapy from Medtronic, visit talkleaks.com.

    To learn more about the National Association for Continence, click here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

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    18 mins
  • All About IBD
    Sep 27 2024

    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 clicking here.

    To learn more about the National Association for Continence, click here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

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    13 mins
  • Feeling comfortable talking to your doctor about bowel incontinence
    Sep 20 2024

    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.

    For more information about the National Association for Continence, click here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

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    12 mins
  • A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Health
    Sep 13 2024

    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 pelvic health, with an empowering message and simple, practical strategies to help you gain better control of your pelvic floor.

    Visit Dr. Bri at VibrantPelvicHealth.com by clicking here.
    Check out her YouTube channel here.
    Visit her Instagram page here.

    For more information about the National Association for Continence, click here, and be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

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    23 mins
  • Debunking myths about incontinence and urology
    Aug 9 2024

    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 practice of urology.

    To learn more about InterStim therapy, visit Medtronic online at www.talkleaks.com.

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    Music:
    Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Stay in the know with all the latest hints and tips for managing incontinence. Visit NAFC.org and click the Newsletter button at top - it's free, it takes just a minute, and it can make a real difference in your life.

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    10 mins