Pelvic floor health is critical in managing interstitial cystitis for some people, but how do Kegels fit in (or not)? This week, Callie is joined by Darla Cathcart, a pelvic floor physical therapist with over 20 years of experience to talk about kegels and how they fit into pelvic floor health. Dr. Cathcart demystifies Kegels by talking through what they are, why they are used, and who they are appropriate for. Callie and Dr. Cathcart also talk about the intersections of IC, stress, and pelvic floor dysfunction as well as strategies to move stress through the body. Irritants can affect pelvic floor dysfunction as well trigger an IC flare, so callie and Dr. Cathcart talk through how to approach reducing the impact of irritants. Getting in to see a pelvic floor physical therapist can be hard, so Dr. Cathcart also shares some tips on what to do at home to help your pelvic floor. So why might some people need to do kegels and some not? Tune in to find out! Connect with Darla Cathcart, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coreandpelvicpt  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darla.cathcart/  Website: https://www.conwayregional.org/services/group-therapy/core-pelvic  Work with me: Fill out this application so I can get to know you better and I’ll send you my recommendation on which of my offers fits your goals best. Apply for Road To Remission, the program that has 60% of my clients in remission or “very close to remission” in just 3 months! Connect with me! Instagram Facebook Pinterest Website Email: [email protected]