Urology Care Podcast

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Women can easily feel embarrassed to talk about urine leaks with other people, even close friends or family. But chances are, you probably have someone in your inner circle who has experienced urine leaks in their life. Urine leaks affect a lot of women, but many still find it hard to talk about. We’re here to tell you that you are not alone and there are ways to find support and get the help you need. Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk with a woman who wants you to know you don’t have to just accept leaking as part of your life. In this episode, you’ll hear from Sandra as she shares her story about how urine leaks affected her life, her experience with pelvic floor muscle training and her advice for other women. Keep listening, because we’re ready to leak the truth about pelvic floor

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. So you’ve done your Kegels and you’ve finally worked on getting your pelvic floor strong again. But for some reason, you’re still leaking urine when you workout and now you feel stuck. You may be wondering if you’re destined to leak during your workouts, or maybe you’re just not able to workout like you used to. The good news is that there is hope and this episode is a great place to start. Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Julie Wiebe, talk about how to apply your pelvic floor strength to your workout. Whether you’re an elite athlete or simply want to get back to your everyday workout routine without leaking, this episode is for you. Keep listening to learn about the ways you can work to support your pelvic floor and return to movement you love, no matter your fitness goals. Click the link to access the ful

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. We’ve all been there. You know going to the gym will make you feel better, feel stronger and improve your overall health. But what about when you have no motivation to go? If you skip the gym, does that mean you’ve failed? Definitely not. But you know keeping a regular workout schedule will only make it easier. Therapy for your mental health is the same way. You may not want to go but you know after your session you will feel that sense of relief that you got through it, and you’re stronger for it. Pelvic floor muscle training is no different. It may be hard to take that first step, but once you get started, if you stick with it, you’ll thank yourself later. You may think you don’t have time to add another appointment to your calendar, but does anyone have time for urine leaks either? Let’s talk about it. In this episode, Dr.

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Have you ever heard the phrase, “Just do your Kegel exercises and you’ll be fine”? Many women hear about these “Kegel exercises,” but what do they actually involve? Are simple at home exercises enough to fix urine leaks or is there something more women should be seeking out? In this episode, Dr. Una Lee and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist, Stephanie Prendergast, talk about how supervised pelvic floor muscle training goes beyond at-home exercises and can benefit women in their journey to fix urine leaks. Urine leaks can happen for many reasons. Maybe you’ve just had a baby, maybe you’re entering menopause, or maybe you’ve had pelvic trauma at some point in your life. No matter the cause there are ways for women to get help for these symptoms and regain the power of their pelvic floor. Click the link to access the full podcast

Welcome to the Pelvic Floor Power podcast series! Listen as we talk with women and health care experts to discover the power of your pelvic floor, reduce leaks and restore confidence. Urine leaks seem to be a common experience for many adult women. If you’ve had a baby, are in perimenopause or have struggled with bladder issues at some time in your life, you may have experienced urine leaks. Are you wondering if you’ll ever be able to sneeze without peeing, or do any type of exercise without peeing? Then this podcast is for you. So why do some women pee during these activities and how can you start a conversation with your doctor about it? Dr. Una Lee and Dr. Fenwa Milhouse share their expert knowledge and advice on urine leaks and how pelvic floor therapy may help. Click the link to access the full podcast series and download free resources: https://nafc.org/pelvic-floor-podcast-series/ **** February 12, 2026 This podcast series is brought to you by The National Association for Continence, The Urology

Our guest is Tom Hulsey, a prostate cancer survivor and patient advocate. He talks with us about shared decision-making for prostate cancer treatment and provides questions for patients to help better talk with their health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** January 29, 2026

Our guest is Dr. Stephen Freedland, a urologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He talks with us about Real World Data, also called Real World Evidence, and how it may help patients and care partners make more informed choices about diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer with their health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** January 28, 2026

Our guest is Dr. Samuel Washington, a urologic oncologist at the University of California, San Francisco. He talks with us about Prostate Specific Antigen, or PSA, and how it may help patients and care partners make more informed choices about diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer with their health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** January 27, 2026

Our guests are Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Trushar Patel, a urologic oncologist here at the University of South Florida. They talk about non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment mythbusters. The goal of this podcast is to help educate patients and caregivers about non-muscle invasive bladder cancer so they can be more informed and speak up about which option they feel is right for them. This podcast will help patients better talk with their healthcare team so they can make informed decisions about their non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treatment. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Johnson & Johnson. **** October 2, 2025

Our guest is Dr. Sijo Parekattil, a urologist near Orlando, Florida. He talks with us about Male Chronic Pelvic Pain. Learn what you should know about symptoms, treatment and improving your quality of life. For more podcasts, follow The Urology Care Podcast on Spotify, SoundCloud, and/or iTunes. Don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** September 16, 2025

Our guest is Dr. Irene Crescenze, an Associate Professor of Urology at Ohio State Univeristy. She talks with us about Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, or GSM. Learn what you should know about symptoms, treatment and improving your quality of life.  For more podcasts, follow The Urology Care Podcast on Spotify, SoundCloud, and/or iTunes.  Don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** May 30, 2025

We have two guests with us to debunk some urology mythbusters. Dr. Brennan Lee is a urology resident at the University of Oklahoma and Dr. Irene Crescenze is a urologist at Ohio State University. Want to know the truth behind these urologic mythbusters? Listen along and put your knowledge to the test! Topics covered: -Incontinence and aging -Vasectomies -Pain and kidney stones -Prostate cancer and trouble peeing -UTis and cranberry supplements For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** February 6, 2025

Our guest is Dr. Kyle Richards, a urologic oncologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of Wisconsin. He talks with us about the basics around non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to start talking with your health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Support provided by independent educational grants from: ImmunityBio, Inc. Merck & Co., Inc. UroGen Pharma, Inc. **** December 6, 2024

Our guest is Dr. Trushar Patel, a urologic oncologist and Residency Program Director at the University of South Florida. He talks with us about the basics around muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options to start talking with your health care team. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. Support provided by an independent educational grant from Astellas and Pfizer, Inc. **** November 7, 2024

Our guest is Henry Butler, a prostate cancer survivor from the United Kingdom and owner of The Butlers Wine Cellar. He talks with us about his prostate cancer journey and shares details about men's health so other patients can feel comfortable chatting about it in their own lives. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** October 31, 2024

Our guests are Dr. Kristen Scarpato, a urologic oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and Dr. Heather Honoré Goltz, a professor of social work at the University of Houston Downtown and a bladder cancer caregiver. The goal of this podcast is to give support and guidance to urologic cancer patients, their loved ones and their friends. Dr. Scarpato and Dr. Goltz talk about the psychosocial and emotional impact of a urologic cancer and review tips to help with the well-being and care of both patients and caregivers. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any topic section: 01:18 - Introduction 04:39 - Stages of urologic cancer journey 13:01 - Cancer treatment and the impact of family, work and way of life 19:28 - Coping methods and self-care tips for patients and caregivers 26:46 - Impacts of money on emotional and mental health 31:41 - Things that are not talked about during healthcare visit 34:17 - Final thoughts Funding and support provided by Astellas and Pfizer Oncology. For mo

Our guest is Dr. Daniel Lin, a urologist, professor and Chief of Urologic Oncology at the University of Washington and professor of the Division of Public Health Sciences at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. The goal of this podcast is to help patients and caregivers learn how prostate imaging is used to detect prostate cancer. Dr. Lin talks about prostate imaging as it relates to the American Urological Association, or AUA, clinical guidelines. Our hope is that this podcast will help patients to better talk with their doctors so they can make informed decisions about their prostate health and care. This podcast was sponsored in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** September 12, 2024

Our guest is an incredible woman and bladder cancer survivor, Margo. In this episode, Margo details her battle with cancer, the loneliness she felt during treatment and how gratitude pulled her out of the dark. Keep listening to hear Margo share her inspiring story. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** July 25, 2024

Our guest is Reuben Samuels, the President of Breathe Easy International and a cystic fibrosis survivor. He talks about living with cystic fibrosis and his journey fighting for his own health along the way. Reuben shares some great insight into men's health and advocates for men getting the help they need to stay healthy. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** June 27, 2024

Our guest is Dr. Kevin McVary, Director of the Center for Male Health and Professor in the Department of Urology at the Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center. He helps to answer the question, "What is Urology?" and gives insight into what it takes to become a urologist. For more information, please visit www.UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at www.urologyhealth.org/uhe. **** April 25, 2024