Are you noticing changes in your bladder or vaginal health and wonder if it’s hormonal or possibly linked to perimenopause? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dive into how hormonal shifts, particularly declining oestrogen from our late 30s onwards can influence bladder function, urinary symptoms, vaginal health and even our susceptibility to UTIs.

In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Gofman, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Pain Coach, to explore her incredible journey of healing from IC and chronic pelvic pain using a mind-body approach. After trying every diet, test, and treatment available, Rachel found her breakthrough by addressing the emotional and nervous system components of her symptoms.

Today, I’m joined by sex educator Olivia Teahan and tackling some of the most pressing concerns for women navigating intimacy and sex while facing challenges like chronic bladder pain, the fear of UTIs, and perimenopausal changes that can make intimacy feel uncomfortable, and even daunting.

If you’ve ever been told your urine culture test came back “normal” despite experiencing all the symptoms of a UTI, this episode is for you. I’ll explain why culture tests often fall short, how advanced urinary screening like PCR and NGS can reveal what cultures miss, and what this means for anyone dealing with chronic UTI symptoms or interstitial cystitis (IC).

In this episode, we dive into the buzz around the low-oxalate diet for managing interstitial cystitis (IC) and bladder pain. While it’s tempting to try cutting out oxalates in hopes of relief, is this diet really the answer?

In this episode, we delve deep into the relentless cycle of recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and uncover effective strategies to break free once and for all. If you're exhausted from dealing with frequent or persistent UTIs, and you’re desperate to know how to stay infection-free after finishing antibiotics, this episode is for you. I understand the fear, the dread, and the constant worry of wondering when the next UTI may strike. But help is here!

In this episode, ‘The IC Diet is a Lie,’ Mary Cotter debunks the myths surrounding the interstitial cystitis (IC) diet. Drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise, Mary challenges the common advice to avoid all acidic foods for IC and bladder pain relief. She explains why this misinformation can be harmful and shares what foods you should actually be eating to help you on your IC healing journey. 

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, join Mary as she shares her deeply personal journey of healing from interstitial cystitis (IC) and chronic UTIs naturally.

The Heal your Bladder official podcast trailer.