Ep 9. Gwen was told she had IC. Now she's a new person.

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 it felt like everything revolved around her bladder. But when she started the Heal Your Bladder Programme, alongside other supportive therapies, Gwen found the tools to heal and create long-lasting relief.Tune in as Gwen opens up about how her life has changed in just six months. How she went from daily bladder pain to feeling free of it, enjoying restored energy, better sleep, and even a diet she once thought was impossible.Her story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and understanding of your body, healing is possible.If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated, or terrified that life will never feel the same again, this episode is a must-listen.0:00 - Show Intro0:37 - Episode Intro1:12 - Gwen’s Struggles Before the Heal Your Bladder Programme and What Led Her to Reach Out2:59 - What Drew Gwen to Mary Specifically3:26 - Testing4:17 - Hesitations Gwen Had About Joining the Heal Your Bladder Programme6:02 - What Gwen Enjoyed Most About Working with Mary 7:55 - Biggest Changes and Improvements Since Completing the Programme10:21 - Gwen’s Advice for Anyone Considering the Heal Your Bladder Programme12:06 - How Gwen Transformed Her Relationship with Food and Let Go of the IC Diet13:51 - Finding Trust and Support in Mary on the Healing Journey15:00 - Episode Outro15:26 - Show OutroCheck out our other Heal your Bladder client success stories, here.https://www.marycotternutrition.com/blog/category/Success+stories Go deeper with Mary’s free ebook: How to Heal your Bladder with Food.‍Watch our free UTI training: "The Real Reason you Keep Getting UTIsand How to Find Lasting Relief (Without Another Prescription)", here.Explore our short course: Chronic UTIs: the Root Cause Reset, here. Follow Mary on Instagram: @marycotter.nutrition Visit our website: https://www.marycotternutrition.com/ Explore our 1-1 programme: the Heal your Bladder programme DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on marycotternutrition.com is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek advice from your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you may have heard on the podcast or on the website.