Paruresis Cure Podcast

Paruresis Cure
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Shy bladder (paruresis) is far more common than most people think, and it can be overcome. The Paruresis Cure Podcast offers practical, judgment-free conversations about what shy bladder is, why it happens, and the step-by-step techniques people use to take back control in public restrooms, at work, while traveling, and anywhere else life takes them. From the team behind The Paruresis Cure System and the 12-week Paruresis Cure Program. Learn more at paruresiscure.com. This podcast is for general education only and is not medical advice.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Ep. 4: Surviving the Holidays with Shy Bladder

    Twenty people, one bathroom, and a door that doesn't quite close. For anyone with shy bladder (paruresis), holiday gatherings can be the part of the season they dread most. Noah and Samantha explain why the holidays are such a perfect storm, then give you a plan you can use this month. In this episode: Why crowded houses, travel and broken routines make shy bladder harderWhy cutting back on water backfires, and what to do insteadA simple plan for gatherings: go before you leave, find the quieter bathroom, and pick your timingThe "bad day plan": a slow-breathing reset, and why leaving and coming back isn't failingStaying overnight, hosting, and what to say if you decide to tell someoneA lightning round of real-life holiday situationsWant to build confidence before the holidays? Try Week 1 of the Paruresis Cure 12-week program free for 7 days in our app. No card needed: paruresiscure.com/program/week-1 This show is self-help education, not medical advice. If you can't urinate at all, or you have pain or burning, please see a doctor. Follow on Spotify so you don't miss an episode, and message us on Instagram @paruresiscure with topics you'd like us to cover.

  2. Oct 25

    Episode 3: Shy Bladder While Traveling: Flights, Road Trips and Stadiums

    Flights, road trips, stadiums: travel can be the hardest part of shy bladder. Noah and Samantha share practical tips for every kind of trip, plus what to do in the moment. Full show notes: For a lot of people with shy bladder (paruresis), travel is the hardest part: a line outside the airplane restroom, a packed rest stop, a stadium at halftime. In this episode, Noah and Samantha cover: What to do before a trip: keep drinking normally, practice ahead, and talk to your doctor about a backup planFlying: aisle seats, timing your restroom visits, and why engine noise helpsRoad trips: where to stop, and why you should stop before it's urgentStadiums, concerts and festivals: avoiding the rush and finding quieter restroomsWhat to do in the moment when it just isn't happeningLinks: Full travel guide: paruresiscure.com/shy-bladder-travel-tipsTry Week 1 of the 12-week program free: paruresiscure.com/program/week-1All episodes and transcripts: paruresiscure.com/podcastGeneral information, not medical advice. If you can't urinate at all for several hours and feel pain, get medical help.

  3. Oct 18

    Shy Bladder and Drug Tests: What to Do If You Can't Pee

    For many people with shy bladder, a urine drug test is the most stressful moment of all. In Episode 2, Noah and Samantha walk through what actually happens if you can't go (including the official three-hour "shy bladder" procedure), how to prepare ahead of time, what helps in the moment, and the mistakes to avoid. In this episode: The DOT shy bladder procedure: three hours, up to 40 ounces of fluid, and a doctor's evaluationWhy documenting paruresis with your doctor ahead of time mattersAsking about alternative tests, like oral fluid or hairTiming, hydration, breathing and the "go to try" mindset on test dayWhat not to do: substitute urine, over-drinking, or walking outFull guide: paruresiscure.com/shy-bladder-drug-test. Every episode with transcripts: paruresiscure.com/podcast. For general education only. Not medical or legal advice. Drug-testing rules vary by employer, industry and state.

  4. Oct 12

    Overcoming Shy Bladder: A Four-Week Plan

    In our first episode, we walk through a practical four-week plan for getting started with shy bladder. We cover what paruresis is, why your body "locks up," and the small, gradual steps that build real confidence over time. In this episode: • What shy bladder is, and why it's so common • Why "just relax" doesn't work • A simple four-week plan to start making progress • How to handle setbacks along the way Want a step-by-step program? Visit paruresiscure.com for The Paruresis Cure System ebook, the 12-week guided program, and free guides. For general education only, not medical advice. Correction: In this episode we said the International Paruresis Association's workshops are free. IPA workshops are paid, with scholarships available. See paruresis.org for current pricing.

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Shy bladder (paruresis) is far more common than most people think, and it can be overcome. The Paruresis Cure Podcast offers practical, judgment-free conversations about what shy bladder is, why it happens, and the step-by-step techniques people use to take back control in public restrooms, at work, while traveling, and anywhere else life takes them. From the team behind The Paruresis Cure System and the 12-week Paruresis Cure Program. Learn more at paruresiscure.com. This podcast is for general education only and is not medical advice.

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  • Creator
    Paruresis Cure
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Paruresis Cure
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