The Truth About UTIs – What No One Tells You! | A Conversation with Laura Helgeson

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Welcome to Wellbeing & Career World, the podcast where we dive into all things health, wellness, and success! Today, we're tackling a topic that affects millions but doesn’t get nearly enough attention—UTIs. You might not think it’s the most exciting conversation, but trust me, our guest today is here to change that!" "Joining me is Laura Helgeson, founder of Let's Talk UTI, a passionate advocate for UTI awareness and patient rights. She’s here to bust myths, share essential health insights, and bring some much-needed real talk to a topic that’s often misunderstood. So, if you’ve ever wondered what’s fact, fiction, or just plain bad advice when it comes to UTIs, this episode is for you!" "Get ready for an informative and surprisingly fun conversation—let’s jump in!" #UTI #WomensHealth #HealthMyths #LetsTalkUTI #Podcast #HealthTalk #MedicalFacts #Wellness #PatientAdvocacy #utiawareness Contact Laura: https://www.letstalkuti.org/ Laura chats openly and answers some of the questions below or as part of the conversation. Laura, what initially inspired you to get involved with UTI awareness and advocacy? Can you share your journey and how you became a leader in addressing urinary tract infections on a larger scale? How has your personal experience shaped your perspective on UTIs and their impact on individuals? UTIs are often under-discussed. Why do you think this is, and what can be done to break the stigma surrounding them? What are some of the biggest misconceptions about UTIs that you believe need to be corrected? What role do you think education and awareness play in preventing UTIs, especially among people who might be at higher risk? What have been some of the key challenges you’ve encountered while advocating for UTI awareness and support? How do you respond to the ongoing challenges of providing affordable and accessible care for those suffering from frequent UTIs? In your experience, what needs to be done to ensure that healthcare systems are properly addressing the emotional and physical toll of recurrent UTIs on patients? What are some practical steps people can take to reduce their risk of getting a UTI, particularly women or individuals who are more prone to them? How do you see the development of new treatments or innovations in healthcare improving UTI care in the coming years? What would you say to someone who is struggling with recurrent UTIs and feels like they’ve exhausted all treatment options? What are some of the most promising changes you’re seeing in the field of UTI research and treatment, and what excites you about them? Looking ahead, what are your goals for the Let’s Talk UTI initiative, and how do you hope to continue impacting people’s lives? Disclaimer: This podcast and website represents the opinions of Wellbeing and Career World and our guests to the show and website. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions or Aviation/Aerospace Employer, Regulator, organisation for questions related to you. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. Privacy is of utmost importance to us. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. In no way does listening, reading, emailing or interacting on social media with our content establish a, coaching session, employment interview, wellbeing advice, employment advice, doctor-patient relationship. Wellbeing and Career World is based in Dublin, Ireland. If you find any errors in any of the content of his podcasts or blogs, please send a message to [email protected] This podcast is owned by "Wellbeing and Career World” If at any time you want to play or stop the podcast, it is at your own discretion. The podcast may contain conversation or opinions you may find unsuitable or against your opinions or beliefs, if you feel you may be uncomfortable, stressed, anxious, worried, concerned, upset, insulted by any of the podcast, we recommend you do not listen to the podcast.