This week, Callie is joined by one of her clients, Amy, to talk about her journey with interstitial cystitis and her experience working with Callie. Amy shares her journey to getting a diagnosis, her symptoms, and different therapies and treatments she has tried along the way. Callie and Amy also discuss the lack of education about the IC diet when you’re diagnosed and the impact of following the IC diet long-term. When she started working with Callie, Amy saw the light at the end of the...

In this week’s episode, Callie talks through her journey with interstitial cystitis from treatments to weird habits she developed from having IC. As a lifelong IC Warrior, she has tried many of the available treatment options in the pursuit of relief. She talks through her experiences with the different treatments she tried, from medications to invasive procedures, and the positive and negative effects of those treatments. Callie also shares her thought process behind her decision to stop...

Week 2 of Endometriosis Awareness Month is here, and our guest today is Cindy Debrowska, MAN, RD, a dietitian that specializes in endometriosis. As someone who also experiences endometriosis, Cindy shares her story about endometriosis and how she came to specialize in nutrition for endometriosis. Callie and Cindy talk through what endometriosis is, new theories about endometriosis, and symptom management strategies. Endometriosis symptoms are also highly variable, so Cindy talks through the...

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month! Endometriosis is common in people with interstitial cystitis, and a hallmark of both conditions is chronic pelvic pain. This week, Callie is joined by Lux Perry (they/them), the CEO and co-founder of somedays, a company that created natural pain relief products specifically for pelvic pain and period pain. Lex shares their experience with endometriosis, the diagnosis process, and treatments and pain management. Lux also tells the story of how somedays...

Other urinary conditions can be related to IC because the same molecules are involved. This week, Callie is joined by Melanie Betz, MS, RD, CSR, CSG, a kidney dietitian who specializes in kidney stones and is certified in renal nutrition! Callie and Melanie talk about Melanie’s career journey to specializing in kidney nutrition before diving into the topic of oxalates. Melanie discusses what oxalates are, what foods contain oxalates, their role in kidney stones, and a brief overview how the...

Last week, Callie talked with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides about mast cells and histamine and their roles in interstitial cystitis. This week, Callie and Dr. Theoharides continue the discussion with some tips on how to investigate your personal sensitivities. Dr. Theoharides also talks through the role of hormones, specifically estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, in IC. Levels of these hormones can vary greatly depending on a person’s age, medications, and other medical conditions. Callie...

Inflammation is a common health and wellness “buzzword” these days, but how is inflammation related to IC? In part 1 of a two-part interview, Callie talks with Dr. Theoharis Theoharides about mast cells, their role in inflammation, and what’s known about the connection between inflammation and IC. Dr. Theoharis Theoharides is a Yale-trained medical doctor and researcher that has been named the world expert in mast cell research by Expertscape and has over 480 peer-reviewed publications about...

We’ve talked about UTIs off and on while talking about IC, but this week, Callie does a deep-dive into the topic of recurrent UTI’s with Lindsey Williams and Megan Henken, the founders of MyUTI. Megan and Lindsey are both veterans in the field of clinical diagnostics and founded MyUTI to increase access to diagnostic technology and educational resources for people who experience UTIs. Linsey, Megan, and Callie talk through the difference between chronic and recurrent UTIs, common tests, and...

Callie is flying solo in this episode, but she dives deep into a few different topics this week. Having just gone on a vacation, Callie discusses how traveling affected her IC symptoms. Drawing on her personal history and recent experiences with IC, Callie also shares some tips she has found useful to prevent flares while traveling, some products that work well for her symptoms, and how to figure out your own routine to prepare for travel. Callie also talks about remission from IC, how it...

Chronic illnesses never go away, so managing your chronic illness and pain to prevent burn-out is a key part of your journey with IC. This week Callie interviews Amanda Grabb, a chronic illness, pain, and trauma coach. They talk about Amanda’s journey to coaching, both of their experiences with chronic illness and navigating doctors, Amanda’s approach to one-on-one coaching, and how coaching can help manage non-symptom-related aspects of chronic illness like imposter syndrome and medical...

IC can happen on its own, but many people have other pelvic conditions in addition to having IC. This week, Callie talks with Dr. Heather Jeffcoat about her journey to becoming a pelvic floor PT as well as the conditions of vulvodynia and vestibulodynia that may co-occur with IC. Dr. Jeffcoat is an orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapist, owner of Femina PT, current president of Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy, and advisory board member for the International Pelvic Pain...

D-mannose is frequently recommended to reduce the risk of UTIs, but what else is it good for? Can it help with IC? In this week’s episode, Callie talks with Rochelle Stern, founder and CEO of West Coast Mint and a wellness advocate. Rochelle took her experience with IC and chronic UTIs and created a bladder-health focused website to help others with similar experiences. Rochelle and Callie discuss Rochelle’s experience with IC, what is West Coast Mint, the intersection of IC and UTIs, and how...

Have you ever been told to see a pelvic floor physical therapist but you’re not sure how it could benefit you? This is the episode for you! Callie chats with Ingrid Harm-Ernandes, PT, WCS, about her work as a pelvic floor physical therapist. With decades of experience, Harm-Ernandes talks about what the pelvic floor is, the connection between the pelvic floor and IC symptoms, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can benefit people with IC at all stages of treatment. Callie shares some of her...

In episode 37, Callie talks with Spencer Bishins, JD, former attorney advisor at the Social Security Administration. For eleven years, Spencer worked in application reviewing and decisions. Now, he has translated his experiences as the SSA into a book, Social Security Disability Revealed where he walks readers through the application process and reveals advice for making the process easier. Callie and Spencer discuss the process of filing claims for disability benefits, potential road-blocks...

In this week’s episode, Callie talks to podcast host Leanna Joan about her dating disasters after getting divorced in 2016. Leanna doesn’t suffer from interstitial cystitis but she does experience other women’s health conditions like bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections. She shares a crazy dating story she experienced and how that left her vulnerable and uneasy. Leanna also talks about how her medical conditions have led her to have issues when having sex and she shares helpful tips she...

In today’s episode Callie talks to registered dietitian Kate Morton about her experience with the many life altering side effects of birth control. Kate talks about how after stopping birth control she experienced hormonal acne, thinning hair, cramps so bad she couldn't go to work and intense mood swings. All of these things ultimately lead her to diving into tons of research, learning the science behind our menstrual cycles and why it’s important to balance our hormones through diet. Once...

In today’s episode Callie talks to Desert Harvest CEO Heather Florio about how her family business was started and how she grew into the position she is in today. They start off discussing the diagnostic process and emerging research about IC subtypes. Later in the episode, they discuss the various products Desert Harvest has created to help the interstitial cystitis community including their Super-Strength Aloe Vera. They take a deep dive into the benefits of aloe vera and how the company’s...

We're back! In the Season 2 premiere, Callie talks to her Support Dietitian, Beverly Leveque, about Beverly's experience coming into the interstitial cystitis community with no prior knowledge of IC. Callie and Beverly also discuss why most RD's have never even heard of IC as well as some helpful tips for navigating the holiday season with IC.  Work with Callie: The IC Collective - For the IC Warrior craving a community Road To Remission - For the IC Warrior ready to take ACTION and...

Have you ever been stuck on what food to bring to a social gathering? Or maybe you bring something you can't have & then feel left out when others are enjoying it? Or you don't want to inconvenience those around you so you eat before you leave home? If any of these scenarios is relatable to you, you're in luck! I’ve been hearing so many IC Warriors struggling to find IC-friendly recipes, or just not liking the cookbooks that are out there. After the success of our Summer Eats E-Cookbook,...

In this episode I wrap up season 1 of IC You. I'll be back in October for Season 2.  In the mean time, here are some resources where you can learn more & keep up with me over the next few months: Intro To Interstitial Cystitis Mini Course Road To Remission Program IC Summer Eats E-Cookbook (Use code “ICYOU” for 30% off) Connect with me! Tik Tok Callie K Nutrition Instagram IC You Podcast Instagram Facebook Pinterest Callie K Nutrition Blog Email: [email protected]

This week I talk with Brittany Modell, Intuitive Eating RD. Brittany helps people break free from yo-yo dieting and heal their relationship with food and body. We chat about food fear created by the IC diet. We discuss the importance of mental health, what food rules or beliefs are, how to unlearn patterns and behaviors with eating disorders and so much more. Again, we can’t stress it enough on these episodes but there is no size fits all, what works for someone may not work for you so it’s...

This week I talk with Lauren Carver, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist based out of Atlanta, GA.. Her journey originally started in orthopedic outpatient care, quickly deciding to dive into the pelvic health world because she felt like it was an underserved area. She is very passionate about finding your own unique puzzle pieces of tips and tricks to help with your chronic pelvic floor issues. We discuss why people feel intimidated by pelvic floor PT and ways to make them more comfortable, the...

This week I talk with Jaclyn Lanthier, founder of The Lost Labia Chronicles. Jaclyn shares her story of suffering for over 10 years without an explanation for her symptoms. She tells the story of how one doctor's visit finally changed her life and how that led her to being diagnosed with Lichen Sclerosus. We dive into what LS is, the symptoms, treatments and why it’s so important to know your body and know what your normal looks like. Connect with Jacklyn: Instagram:...

This week I talk with Lj Johnson, a women’s hormone coach specializing in endometriosis, PCOS and fibroids. We chat about her experience with chronic pain starting at a young age and what it was like to be suffering in silence with no one to advocate for her. We also discuss the similarities between endo and interstitial cystitis and what to do if you think you have one or both conditions. LJ’s passion to spread awareness and to educate those diagnosed with a chronic illness is what drives...

This week I talk with Michelle Milheiras, founder of The Happy Pelvis and pelvic health advocate. We chat about her experience with chronic pain starting at such a young age and how she could never get the answers she was looking for. Her experience ultimately led her to create a safe space for people with chronic pelvic floor and bladder pain and is why she is so passionate about advocating for those going through similar situations she once went through. Connect with Michelle: Website:...