Leaky Bladder, Pelvic Floor, UTIs, & Constipation: Dr. Rena Malik Gives Solutions To Get Control

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

August 10, 2024

Duration

55m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

Watch on YouTube

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — Today, you are going to learn about something that impacts 40% of women and 30% of men. This topic can be embarrassing and difficult to talk about, but Mel is putting an end to the shame. Mel is opening up for the first time about her decades long struggle with leaky bladder and pelvic floor issues, sharing how they kept her from fully living, and what she did to finally stop suffering. She has invited Dr. Rena Malik, MD, one of the top urologists in the world, to have this important conversation with her, and to give you the specific solutions you need if you struggle with leaky bladder, pelvic floor issues, UTIs, and constipation. Dr. Rena is an absolute powerhouse who is known for her viral, no-shame, straight-to-the-point advice. She’s a top urologist and pelvic surgeon who specializes in female pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, and sexual medicine. Her YouTube videos have over 300 million views and she’s published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, multiple review articles, and book chapters. And today, you’ve got an appointment with her. Join Dr. Rena and Mel for a very personal, open, and solution-filled conversation so you can take control and stop suffering. This episode is so packed with actionable advice that you’ll want to share it with every person in your life who needs this information too. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-200 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 0:00 Intro 3:45: What’s the difference between “common” and “normal” bladder issues? 5:10: What happened to Mel when she delivered her first child led to shame and embarrassment. 9:15: 8 common signs you’re dealing with a pelvic floor issue. 12:40: Why is there so much shame around a leaky bladder? 14:20: Your pelvic floor, explained. 19:25: This is why your pelvic floor muscles stop working. 20:50: You’ve been doing kegels the wrong way. 21:15: How to test your pelvic floor muscles on your own. 23:55: Why do young women have leaky bladders? 25:05: Are you an athlete? You’re more susceptible to pelvic floor issues. 26:10: Wait on those kegels! If you have this, kegels will make it worse. 27:00: 3 yoga poses that will help you relax your pelvic floor. 27:30: Pain while you pee but there’s no UTI? This might be the cause. 28:05 What you can do if leakage is an issue. 32:50: This is what Mel did when the embarrassment was too much. 33.30: Signs that you have an overactive bladder. 35:50: How does alcohol and coffee impact your bladder health? 37:00: Do this when constipation is a problem. 38:00: Symptoms of urinary tract infections and what to do about it. 39:15: Do this every day and decrease your risk of UTI by 40%! 41:45: Here’s why it’s a red flag if a man gets a UTI. 45:05: Why UTIs are common if you’re sexually active. 44:20: Is it better for men to sit when they pee? 46:10: Why do men have a harder time peeing when they get older? 48:25: 4 things you can manage on your own to help with overactive bladder. 49:55: Can acupuncture help? 51:20: Look for this before you flush the toilet. 52:45: The #1 thing to do when you’re having trouble “down there”. — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Mel Robbins

  host

• Dr. Rena Malik

  guest

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Dr. Rena Malik, Leaky Bladder, Pelvic Floor, UTIs, & Constipation: Dr. Rena Malik Gives Solutions To Get Control explores pelvic Floor Secrets: Stop Leaks, UTIs, Constipation, and Take Control Mel Robbins and urologist Dr. Rena Malik unpack how the pelvic floor—a core set of muscles supporting bladder, bowel, and sexual function—is central to quality of life but widely misunderstood and ignored.

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