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‘This Is my story’ shares powerful, personal accounts from people in Australia living with incontinence.
Each episode invites you into real-life journeys – from the first signs and diagnosis to management and recovery.
Through diverse voices and lived experiences, we shed light on a common yet often misunderstood condition, opening up honest conversations.
Tune in to hear how people have navigated challenges, found support and reclaimed confidence. Let’s start the conversation.
Please note: This podcast contains anatomical and medical terminology.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of Continence Health Australia.
Episode 1: Managing incontinence as a young person
One of the common misconceptions about incontinence is that it mainly affects older people, but today’s guest is here to challenge that. In our first episode, we meet Christin, who bravely shares her lived experience as a young person navigating life with incontinence. Through her story, Christin provides support to other young people who are facing similar challenges.
Episode 3: My incontinence journey
Incontinence is often misunderstood and rarely talked about from a male perspective. In this episode, we hear from Ian, who courageously shares his personal story. In his late 50s, Ian began experiencing urinary urgency, frequency and incontinence – challenges that brought frustration, emotional strain and a search for answers.
Ian’s journey is one of resilience and self-discovery. Ian shares his journey which traverses many emotions and frustrations towards mastering his experiences and taking back control of his life.
Episode 4: Not every disability is visible
Not every disability can be seen, and that invisibility can make challenges harder. In this episode, we speak with Stephanie, who shares her powerful story of living with pelvic organ prolapse following a traumatic childbirth injury. Despite looking well on the outside, Stephanie discusses challenges with pain, discomfort and mobility that are often misunderstood or overlooked. Stephanie’s story shines a light on the reality of hidden disabilities and the importance of compassion, awareness and advocacy.
Episode 5: My life with bowel incontinence
In this episode, we hear from Greg, who was born with a rare congenital condition called imperforate anus, affecting one in every 5,000 babies. Greg has lived with faecal (poo) incontinence all his life, and now he’s sharing his story to raise awareness, foster understanding and support others navigating similar experiences.