Episode 12 I Fixed My “Weak Bladder” (And Wish I’d Done It Sooner)

Hi, I’m Ginny McArthur—nutritionist, fitness trainer, and health coach—and I’m obsessed with helping midlife and mature women live strong, energised, and confident lives (with a bit of badassery along the way).

Today’s episode is a very honest—and slightly uncomfortable—conversation about something many women experience but few talk about:

Bladder leakage.

If you’ve ever leaked when you:

Run

Cough

Laugh

Or even walk downhill

…this episode is for you.

What I Share in This Episode

For years, I believed I just had a “weak bladder.”

I managed it by:

Wearing pads

Timing fluids

Planning my life around toilets

Avoiding certain activities

Despite being fit, strong, and consistent with pelvic floor exercises… nothing really fixed it.

In this episode, I share:

My personal story (from motherhood to marathons to midlife)

Why pelvic floor strength wasn’t actually the issue

How childbirth-related ligament damage can affect bladder control

What happened when things got worse after illness

The turning point that made me seek proper help

Diagnosis & Treatment

After seeing specialists and undergoing testing, I was diagnosed with:

👉 Stress urinary incontinence (with mild prolapse)

I was given several options—from invasive surgery to a minimally invasive procedure.

I chose:

Bulkamid urethral bulking

In this episode, I talk you through:

What the procedure involves

The risks and considerations

My recovery experience

And the results (so far)

The Outcome

Just ten days later:

No daily pads

No constant planning

No anxiety around movement or exercise

After years of managing this quietly (with shame and embarrassment) … the difference has been life-changing.

Key Takeaways

If this is something you’re dealing with:

✔️ It’s not always a weak pelvic floor ✔️ You can be strong and still leak ✔️ There are different causes—and different solutions ✔️ You deserve a proper assessment ✔️ You do not have to just “put up with it”

Who This Episode Is For

This will resonate if you:

Have had children and things haven’t felt the same since

Are in midlife or post-menopause

Leak during exercise or daily movement

Feel embarrassed or frustrated by it

Let’s Talk

If this episode resonates, I’d love to hear from you.

You can: 👉 Reach out to me directly 👉 Share your experience 👉 Or ask questions—nothing is off the table here

Work With Me

If you’re ready to take control of your health:

👉 Book a private consultation (online or in Waihi) [email protected]

👉 Explore my 12-week programme for midlife women https://www.outlookforlife.com/programs

Final Thought

Leaking might be common…

But it’s not something you have to live with.