My life with bowel incontinence

THIS IS MY STORY

Today’s guest is Greg Ryan who was born with a rare congenital condition, imperforate anus, which affects one in 5000 babies. Greg has lived with bowel incontinence all his life and shares his story to help raise awareness and understanding for other people who live with incontinence.

Opinion Disclaimer: Please note that the views and opinions expressed in these podcast episodes are those of the guests. They do not represent or reflect the official policy or position of the Continence Foundation of Australia. The Foundation does not take responsibility for any ideas expressed during the podcast.

Links:

Greg Ryan - org/aims

National Continence Helpline - 1800 33 00 66 - for a free and confidential discussion with a Nurse Continence Specialist. Operates 8am-8pm (AEST/AEDT) Monday to Friday excluding national public holidays. A telephone interpreter service is also available.

Websites:

The Continence Foundation of Australia – www.continence.org.au

The National Public Toilet Map shows the location of more than 22,000 public toilet facilities across Australia. You can access the map at toiletmap.gov.au or by downloading the Toilet Map app available on Google Play or the App store. The National Public Toilet Map provides:

The location of the nearest public toilet

Details of opening hours, accessibility, parking, and other features

Resources:

Bowel health - https://www.continence.org.au/about-continence/continence-health/bowel

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/continenceaus/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/continenceaus

Linked In – https://www.linkedin.com/company/continence-foundation-of-australia/

CREDITS

Host – Nicola Reid

Executive Producer & Editor - Dave Stokes

Logo Designer – Rosa Piciocco

Original Soundtrack - Giuseppe Bono and Dave Stokes - Tortured Tenant