Best National Association For Continence Podcasts (2024)

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The Diaper Need is Real, and You Can Help 23:08

3h ago23:08

23:08

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 i…

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Who is the most important member of your care team? 43:45

7d ago43:45

43:45

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 …

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Why is everybody talking about gut health lately? 40:20

18d ago40:20

40:20

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…

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Something all men eventually face... 24:51

28d ago24:51

24:51

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 spent his career helping men improve their physical and mental well being. Today he talks with us about ca…

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The essential guide to understanding - and treating - IBD 45:01

2M ago45:01

45:01

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 gastroenterologist from the Medical University of South Carolina, and she's here to let you know that it doesn't have to be t…

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An amazing new product to treat Overactive Bladder 23:25

2M ago23:25

23:25

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 back with us today to introduce her newest product, Elitone Urge, which has shown remarkable results addre…

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Getting men the help they need 24:37

3M ago24:37

24:37

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 wellbeing. Today's guest is Mike Leventhal, Executive Director for the Tennessee affiliate of Men's Health Netw…

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The Overactive Bladder Diet 7:12

4M ago7:12

7:12

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 foods that can aggravate your bladder while there are others that may actually help stop frequent urination. I…

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Stop guessing about which products are right for you 33:56

4M ago33:56

33:56

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 products to help meet patients' specific incontinence needs. Their value-based incontinence program improves p…

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Dreading the doctor? A physician shares his best advice for great appointments 37:26

5M ago37:26

37:26

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. Today's guest is Dr. Travis Bullock, a urologist in private practice in St. Louis. He shares some very sound advice…

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The distinct challenges faced by people of color living with GI disorders 31:51

6M ago31:51

31:51

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 Melodie Narain-Blackwell, a serial entrepreneur and founder of Color of Gastrointestinal Illness, a nonprofit advocacy and …

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Understanding and Overcoming Prostate Cancer 45:52

7M ago45:52

45:52

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, the best course of action is to monitor the progress of the disease rather than to immediately jump into su…

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Living with an invisible illness 54:50

8M ago54:50

54:50

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 procedure to help regain control of her life. It was that experience that led to her founding the Seen Society, a…

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The Diaper Divide 28:50

8M ago28:50

28:50

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 necessities to care for themselves - is called The Diaper Divide. This is something we can all do something about. …

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Carolyn was going to the bathroom 24 times a day... Hear how she found relief. 43:20

8M ago43:20

43:20

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 the InterStim system, a tiny implanted device that helped improve the communication between her brain and…

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Life After Prostate Surgery 33:09

9M ago33:09

33:09

A lot of men who are facing the prospect of prostate removal due to cancer have no idea that incontinence is an almost inevitable result of the procedure. For most men, leaking resolves itself in a few months to a year, but for some men, it can persist. Sexual dysfunction is another common side effect that many men need to navigate post-surgery. To…

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Can stem cells be used to treat incontinence? You may be surprised by the answer! 35:42

11M ago35:42

35:42

On today's episode of Life Without Leaks, we talk with Dr. Michael Chancellor, a board certified urologist, professor, scientist and researcher about cutting-edge treatments for Stress Urinary Incontinence. He's one of the principal developers of a new treatment for SUI that uses a patient's own stem cells to repair their anatomy. It's currently in…

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A magic treatment for bowel incontinence? 44:40

11M ago44:40

44:40

Today's guest is Dr. Joshua Bleier, a colorectal surgeon and chair of the Department of Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, who shares with us about a treatment that provides relief to an enormous number of patients with bowel incontinence. It's minimally invasive, performed in office, and in Dr. Bleier's experience, can deliver meani…

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Talking about the most uncomfortable topic in incontinence 13:46

12M ago13:46

13:46

Today we talk with friend of the podcast Dr. Cary Fishburne about what may be the most difficult topic to discuss in all of incontinence: Bowel leakage. As uncomfortable as it can be to bring up, it's something that affects millions of people, and the good news is that physicians today have more treatment options than ever to help you address your …

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Pregnancy and the Pelvic Floor 21:48

1y ago21:48

21:48

Pregnancy changes your body in amazing ways, but some of those changes are less welcome than others. On today's episode, Melissa Nassaney, physical therapist and founder of Full Circle Pelvic Health in Warwick, Rhode Island, talks about how pregnancy can affect the pelvic floor and what you can do to address those changes when they happen - and som…

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Tips for Seeing Your Physician 15:00

1y ago15:00

15:00

Nobody wants to talk about their leaks, but it's something that has to be done if you're going to get the treatment you deserve. In today's episode, Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, chair of the Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital and a specialist in women's health and bladder control issues, gives us tips on how to overcome embarrassment and …

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Do you wake up at night to pee? 6:28

1y ago6:28

6:28

Do you find yourself waking up more than once a night to use the bathroom? If you do, you may have something called nocturia, which is a condition that causes you to have to get out of bed to pee two or more times a night. In this episode, we discuss a whole range of things you can do to address your symptoms and get you a better night's rest. For …

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Men's Incontinence Challenges: Absorbent Products, Anxiety and Mental Health 19:48

1y ago19:48

19:48

Today's episode of Life Without Leaks is the second of two parts discussing incontinence and related health issues in men. Our guest is Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women's health and urology, as well as a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology. In this episode, Aleece discusses absorbent pro…

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Men's Incontinence Challenges: Prostate Health, BPH, Mental Health & More 42:47

1y ago42:47

42:47

Today's episode of Life Without Leaks is the first of two parts discussing incontinence and related health issues in men. Our guest is Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women's health and urology, as well as a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology. In this episode, Aleece discusses some of the mo…

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Will Medicaid Cover My Incontinence Products? 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

As if incontinence wasn't difficult enough on its own, when you add in the cost of absorbent products, the condition can become doubly hard to live with. Today we're joined by Janet Firestone, the National Medicaid account executive for Tranquility, a leading manufacturer of high-quality, super absorbent incontinence care products. For more than 25…

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Health & wellness superstar Dr. Brianne Grogan talks about the most neglected topic in pelvic health 15:43

1y ago15:43

15:43

Dr. Brianne Grogan - or Dr. Bri, as most of her fans know her - is one of the most familiar faces in all of women's healthcare. With nearly 350,000 subscribers on YouTube, almost 20,000 followers on Instagram and an active practice at vibrantpelvichealth.com, she offers videos, courses and coaching for women with pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain …

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Bowel incontinence is NOT what you think it is! 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

If you're thinking, "I don't have a problem with bowel incontinence because I don't have explosive episodes," you may not realize just how broad a condition bowel incontinence actually is and all the different issues it encompasses. In fact, by some estimates, 27 million people in America experience some form of bowel incontinence - that's an enorm…

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Home Remedies for UTIs 7:47

1y ago7:47

7:47

The standard treatment for a UTI is typically an antibiotic, but visiting your doctor to get a diagnosis and a prescription is probably not something you’re really looking forward to. Of course, it’s usually worth it because antibiotics do the trick. They’re far and away the fastest and most effective way to treat your UTIs – but even they don’t co…

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What you NEED to know about SUI 16:28

1y ago16:28

16:28

Stress urinary incontinence, or SUI, is one of the most common types of bladder issues that women face, but there's a lot of confusion about what it is, what causes it and how to treat it. In today's episode, Meredith Wasserman, medical doctor and a fellow in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery in the Department of Urology at NYU Lang…

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Introducing a New Type of Pelvic Floor Strengthener 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

Pelvic floor strengthening devices have produced remarkable results for countless women suffering from incontinence, but it's easy to get confused by all the choices out there. Today we're joined by Shravya Kovela, a physical therapist and business development manager for device manufacturer Flyte, who shares with us important information to help i…

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Why Kegels Don't Work... 17:42

1+ y ago17:42

17:42

In this edition of Life Without Leaks, we're joined by Melissa Nassaney, physical therapist, women's health educator and founder of Full Circle Pelvic Health in Warwick, Rhode Island. She discusses why physical therapy may be of benefit to women dealing with incontinence, dispels a number of rumors about bladder care and talks about how you can go …

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Can Vitamins Help With Bladder Control? 4:30

1+ y ago4:30

4:30

We all know that it’s important to get enough nutrients in our diet, and there’s a good chance that a lot of you’re already taking things like multi-vitamins and other supplements. But you might be surprised to learn that there are some vitamins that can actually have an impact on bladder leaks. Join us on this episode of Life Without Leaks to lear…

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Register Today to Participate in a New UTI Study 16:30

1+ y ago16:30

16:30

Loyola University and Live UTI Free are recruiting women now for a study on the microbes present in the urinary tract that may be associated with recurrent urinary tract infections. Participation is easy - there's no travel required, and you just need to send in the occasional urine sample. Dr. Alan Wolfe, a professor of microbiology and immunology…

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Patients First! A urologist discusses patients' perspectives on incontinence care 12:55

1+ y ago12:55

12:55

On today's episode, we're talking with Dr. Kathleen Kobashi, chair of the Department of Urology at Houston Methodist Hospital, about patients' perspectives on some of the most personal conversations they'll ever have with a healthcare provider. Doctors really do understand just how hard it is to open up about bladder and bowel problems, and Dr. Kob…

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What is a prolapse and how worried should you be about it? 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

23:05

In this episode we talk with Dr. Jannah Thompson, board certified urogynecologist and urologist in private practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan, about a problem that affects millions of women but that very few are familiar with: Pelvic organ prolapse. It's a condition where your pelvic floor organs start to protrude out of your body. Now that might s…

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This New FDA-cleared Device Will Help You Do Kegels. 39:11

2y ago39:11

39:11

We all know how important Kegel exercises are for pelvic floor health - they can help prevent or delay the start of leaky episodes, and they can help those who are already living with leaks to get their symptoms under control. But we also know that Kegels aren't always easy to do - it's hard to work out muscles that you can't see, and who always re…

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What happens when pelvic organs go where they're not supposed to? Dr. Jannah Thompson talks about Pelvic Organ Prolapse 22:30

2y ago22:30

22:30

The symptoms of Pelvic Organ Prolapse can range from a modest degree of pressure in the pelvic region to organs actually protruding from the body. Fortunately, for many women, prolapse doesn't necessarily require treatment beyond being careful to avoid things like heavy lifting. And for those who do need treatment, there are a number of options ava…

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A mother's struggle with incontinence takes two women on an entrepreneurial journey - How Attn: Grace is changing the world of absorbent products 41:18

2y ago41:18

41:18

When Mia Abbruzzese discovered that her mother was struggling with incontinence, the entrepreneur in her realized that there had to be better solutions than what her mom was using - something more skin-safe, easier to use and environmentally friendly. Together with wife Alex Fennell, they founded Attn: Grace with the intention of creating something…

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Patient Voices - My Chron's Journey 14:48

2y ago14:48

14:48

On this episode of Life Without Leaks, we talk with Gerri, a 30-something patient who struggled for years with stomach issues before she discovered that she had Chron's disease. In her own words, she shares how she sought out help, the treatments she tried and how she's doing today. For more information about Chron's disease and other bowel disorde…

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Do you HAVE to see a specialist to treat your incontinence? A talk with Dr. Colin Goudelocke 36:47

2y ago36:47

36:47

Do you have to see a specialist if you have symptoms of incontinence? What can you do to get the most out of your appointment? Is it helpful or harmful to do your own research online? Today we talk with Dr. Colin Goudelocke, a board-certified urologist who specializes in female urology. He shares helpful insights for those who are just starting to …

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Will Medicare or Medicaid Cover My Incontinence Supplies? 5:25

2y ago5:25

5:25

If you’re living with incontinence, there’s a good chance that one of your biggest concerns is how to pay for incontinence products – they can be costly, especially for people living on fixed incomes or with low incomes. Depending on the severity of your condition, the type of product you prefer and the number of products you use, you can see costs…

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Transvaginal mesh, making uncomfortable topics comfortable and much more - A conversation with Dr. Cary Fishburne 26:45

2y ago26:45

26:45

Double board certified urogynecologist Dr. Cary Fishburne shares his insights on a range of topics for anyone living with incontinence or pelvic floor dysfunction, including the state of transvaginal mesh implants, antibiotic resistance, how to make the conversation around personal topics easier, and how it's never too late to seek help - including…

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Introducing Dr. Toby Chai, NAFC's Newest Continence Care Champion 32:22

2y ago32:22

32:22

Dr. Toby Chai is the Chief of Urology at Boston Medical Center, professor and Chair of the Department of Urology at Boston University School of Medicine, and now the recipient of the NAFC's annual Rodney Appell Continence Care Champion award. On today's podcast, he discusses some common misconceptions about what urologists do and who they serve, th…

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An innovation in pelvic floor therapy to help with bladder leaks 33:33

2y ago33:33

33:33

When it comes to controlling bladder leaks, innovation has often been lacking - there haven't been all that many advances beyond behavior modification, dietary changes and Kegel exercises to help you stay dry. At least until now! Technology is increasingly coming to the rescue, with a number of new devices hitting the market that have the real prom…

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All about Overactive Bladder - Part 1 32:49

2y ago32:49

32:49

Overactive Bladder - also known as OAB - affects roughly 33 million Americans. While it may not be life-threatening, it can be life-altering. It's symptoms include a frequent and urgent need to use the restroom, waking up several times at night to urinate, and sometimes leakage. It's most common in women, but OAB can also affect men. The good news …

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All about Overactive Bladder - Part 2 18:16

2y ago18:16

18:16

Overactive Bladder - also known as OAB - affects roughly 33 million Americans. While it may not be life-threatening, it can be life-altering. It's symptoms include a frequent and urgent need to use the restroom, waking up several times at night to urinate, and sometimes leakage. It's most common in women, but OAB can also affect men. The good news …

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How to Choose an Absorbent Product 7:57

2y ago7:57

7:57

For a lot of people with incontinence, rather than trying to find a true cure for their condition, the best way to treat things is with management. There’s physical therapy and Kegel exercises and lifestyle changes, all of which can make a big difference, but the go-to solution for millions of people is to use some form of absorbent product. But as…

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Let's talk about incontinence 32:46

2y ago32:46

32:46

In this episode of Life Without Leaks, we discuss the state of incontinence management and treatment today with Steve Gregg, the executive director of the National Association for Incontinence. For more information about the National Association for Continence, visit us online at NAFC.org. Music: Rainbows Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed un…

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