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How To Talk To Your Partner About Incontinence

If your partner is experiencing incontinence, you might suddenly feel like you are in uncharted territory. Incontinence is both a physical condition and a lifestyle change.
Intellectually, we understand that incontinence is a medical condition outside of our control. Emotionally, however, it’s a different story. Losing the ability to fully control our bladder and bowels – a skill gained in early childhood – can bring with it intense feelings of shame, embarrassment, anger and denial. For those in a partnership, incontinence also brings fear of loss of sexual attraction, and sometimes fear of diminished affection.

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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 spent his career helping men improve their physical and mental well being. Today he talks with us about caring for your prostate as you get older and, for those men who have had their prostates removed, how to manage the incontinence that’s usually associated with the procedure.

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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 back with us today to introduce her newest product, Elitone Urge, which has shown remarkable results addressing the symptoms of Overactive Bladder, helping reduce those sudden urges to go to the bathroom for thousands of women.

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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 wellbeing. Today’s guest is Mike Leventhal, Executive Director for the Tennessee affiliate of Men’s Health Network, a national non-profit focused on men’s health awareness and disease prevention. Mike discusses the challenges men face and shares important insights on what men can do to improve their health and wellness.

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Living With An Invisible Illness

“D’andre Hardy, diagnosed with Crohn’s colitis at age 12, shares her journey of managing the condition and founding the Seen Society, advocating for those with invisible illnesses.

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The Diaper Need

Today’s guest is Aleece Fosnight, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in incontinence conditions and a medical advisor for Aeroflow Urology, and she shares with us details about the Diaper Need and insight on what we can do individually and collectively to make a difference for millions.

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Your voice Matters

Take this brief survey to tell us how incontinence impacts your life. Your answers will help shape the future of incontinence care.