The Heal your Bladder Podcast

If you’re dealing with chronic UTIs or IC and wondering if you’ll ever break free from bladder pain, this episode will help you understand how you can take back control. If you’ve found yourself stuck in mental checklists of “bladder-safe” foods, or overthinking bladder sensations, you’re not alone. In this conversation, we explore how fear, beliefs, and the nervous system can keep symptoms going,...

If you’re struggling with chronic UTIs, interstitial cystitis (IC), or ongoing bladder pain, and feel anxious about food or stuck in restrictive diets, this episode will help you see a different way forward. Kim came into the Heal Your Bladder programme following the IC diet, feeling fearful of food and unsure what she could safely eat. Despite doing everything “right,” her bladder and gut symptom...

In this episode, I’m joined by Eleanor Gardner, physiotherapist and founder of Pelvic Relief, a company dedicated to breaking down barriers in intimate health. Eleanor is on a mission to make evidence-based pelvic health solutions accessible and in this episode, she shares exactly how we can take charge of our own healing from bladder pain syndromes, including IC and chronic UTIs. We dive into som...

In this episode, Heal your Bladder graduate Esther shares her journey from struggling with interstitial cystitis, UTIs and food fear to finally healing from it and eating anything she wants now.  In this episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Esther, a Heal your Bladder graduate who shares her powerful story of healing from IC after years of relentless UTI flare-ups and pelvic pain. Before joining t...

In this episode, I’m sharing the four biggest lessons I learned from healing my own IC/chronic UTI naturally. Including: the real cost of continuing with the same mistakes, what changes when we stop making them, and why so many people struggle to take these crucial steps.  I’ll also walk you through a real client case study, breaking down the dietary approach I use to support bladder healing. Beca...

In this episode, my client Gwen shares her inspiring journey through the Heal Your Bladder Programme. From a devastating IC diagnosis and debilitating bladder pain to living pain-free and finding the freedom to love life again. For years, Gwen struggled with daily pain, burning, and exhaustion from recurring UTIs and intermittent bladder flares. The pain was draining. Life was bladder-centred, and...

Are you noticing changes in your bladder or urinary 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, and even our susceptibility to UTIs. I’ll share insights into why these changes happen, what your...

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. Rachel now dedicates her career to h...

I’m thrilled to be joined by Olivia Teahan, a sex educator and founder of the Sx Sláinte project ( slawn-che) , which provides concise, relevant, and shame-free perspectives on sex. We’ll be tackling some of the most pressing concerns for women navigating intimacy while facing challenges like chronic bladder pain, the fear of UTIs, and perimenopausal changes that can make intimacy feel uncomfortab...

In this episode of the Heal your Bladder podcast, we’re uncovering the truth about UTI testing and what your doctor might not tell you. 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 genetic testing like PCR and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)...

In this episode of The Heal your Bladder podcast , 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? Join me as we unpack the origins of the low-oxalate theory, its potential downsides, and why it might be doing more harm than good. We’ll exp...

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...

In this episode, "The IC Diet is a Lie," Mary Cotter, founder of Mary Cotter Nutrition and the Heal Your Bladder programme, 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 chronic bladder pain relief. She explains why this misinformation...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, join Mary Cotter, founder of Mary Cotter Nutrition and the Heal Your Bladder programme, as she shares her deeply personal journey of healing from interstitial cystitis (IC) and chronic UTIs. From the carefree days of her early twenties to the debilitating pain that turned her life upside down, Mary recounts her struggles and triumphs. Discover how embracing...

Have you ever felt like bladder pain has taken over your life, leaving you questioning if things will ever get better? I’m Mary Cotter, an expert in bladder health and a nutritional therapy practitioner with over 10 years of experience. But before all that, in my 20s, I faced my own interstitial cystitis and chronic UTI crisis. I was at my wits’ end - fearing food, missing out on life, and convinc...