Life Without Leaks
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.
Episodes
58 episodes
Physical therapy does a lot more than you might expect
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. Sh...
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26:50
Getting the conversation going about bladder health...
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 spea...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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29:52
"Do I tell somebody before a first date that I pee myself?" One patient's surprising journey to drier days.
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 bla...
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38:16
From Zero Control to Total Control - How One Patient Overcame Bowel Incontinence
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...
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30:42
How Pat overcame her leaks - One patient's success story
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 e...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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18:10
All About IBD
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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13:12
Feeling comfortable talking to your doctor about bowel incontinence
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 d...
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12:01
A Holistic Approach to Pelvic Health
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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22:56
Debunking myths about incontinence and urology
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 Urolog...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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10:13
What's the difference between a UTI, a kidney infection and kidney stones?
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! <...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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6:13
The Diaper Need is Real, and You Can Help
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 cond...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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23:09
Who is the most important member of your care team?
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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42:44
Why is everybody talking about gut health lately?
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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39:19
Something all men eventually face...
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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23:50
The essential guide to understanding - and treating - IBD
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 gastroenter...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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44:00
An amazing new product to treat Overactive Bladder
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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23:26
Getting men the help they need
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 wellb...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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23:36
The Overactive Bladder Diet
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 food...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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7:12
Stop guessing about which products are right for you
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 prod...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:55
Dreading the doctor? A physician shares his best advice for great appointments
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.To...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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36:25
The distinct challenges faced by people of color living with GI disorders
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 Melodi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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30:50
Understanding and Overcoming Prostate Cancer
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, t...
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44:51
Living with an invisible illness
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 procedu...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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53:49
The Diaper Divide
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 ne...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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27:49
Carolyn was going to the bathroom 24 times a day... Hear how she found relief.
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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42:19