IC You

Callie Krajcir
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IC You is a podcast hosted by Callie Krajcir, Registered Dietitian and the world’s first Bladder Dietitian. Each episode dives into the truth about interstitial cystitis (IC), overactive bladder (OAB), and everything your doctor didn’t tell you about your bladder symptoms. Through expert interviews, client stories, and evidence-based advice, Callie empowers you to get to the root cause of your bladder symptoms and reclaim your life.

  1. 15h ago

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 4: Why IC Treatment Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

    September is coming to an end, and I’m wrapping up my four-part IC Awareness Month series with some of my biggest takeaways about interstitial cystitis treatment. I also just got back from PelviCon, where I represented the Interstitial Cystitis Association and spent the weekend surrounded by pelvic floor PTs, OTs, and other pelvic health professionals. So it felt like the perfect time to talk about why understanding your individual symptom picture matters SO much. In this episode, I’m covering: Why people with IC can have very different factors contributing to their symptomsWhy pelvic floor physical therapy is an evidence-based IC treatment and why I think the pelvic floor should be evaluatedMy own experience with pelvic PT and why it didn’t help me at firstHow the pelvic floor and nervous system can reinforce each otherHormones, GSM, and vaginal estrogen as potential pieces of the puzzleNutrition, hydration, bowel health, and food sensitivitiesWhy IBS, migraines, TMJ issues, and other overlapping conditions may provide clues about nervous system involvementWhy nervous system work has been such an important part of my recovery and the work I do with clientsHow to start thinking about which pieces may actually be relevant to YOUR symptomsI also share what I want every person with IC to understand as we close out IC Awareness Month: treatment doesn’t have to look exactly the same for everyone, and your diagnosis doesn’t tell us every reason you’re experiencing symptoms. Plus, if you missed the Interstitial Cystitis Association’s virtual conference, The IC Connection: Science, Strategies, and Support, you can still purchase access to the recordings for $25. And if you’ve enjoyed this IC Awareness Month series, make sure you follow or subscribe to IC You so new episodes automatically show up each week. If the show has helped you, I’d also LOVE if you left a five-star rating and review!

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 4: Why IC Treatment Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

  2. Sep 15

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 3: Is Your Nervous System Affecting Your Bladder?

    September is IC Awareness Month, and I’m back with Part 3 of my four-part series all about interstitial cystitis. In this episode, we’re talking about one of the most important pieces of my own recovery and something I wish I’d understood MUCH earlier: the nervous system. I’m breaking down what neuroplastic pain actually means, how your brain can learn to become overly protective around bladder sensations, and why symptoms like burning, urgency, and pelvic pain can be very real even when your nervous system is contributing to them. I’m covering: What neuroplastic pain is and how it can developThe connection between your brain, bladder, and pelvic floorPatterns that can suggest your nervous system may be contributing to symptomsHow fear, symptom monitoring, and expectations can reinforce the symptom cycleWhat provocative testing can teach us about learned triggersHow somatic tracking can help you respond differently to bladder sensationsHow graded exposure gives your brain new experiences of safetyWhy a little bit of symptoms doesn’t automatically mean you’ve failedWhat I’m learning through my Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) trainingSimple ways you can start teaching your brain that safe sensations and activities don’t require a five-alarm responseI also share some of the changes I’ve made in how I respond to my own bladder. Today, if I notice a random sensation, I can notice it and move on. And when you’ve spent years monitoring every little thing your bladder does, that’s a pretty big deal. FREE MASTERCLASS: If you’re wondering whether your nervous system, pelvic floor, or other factors could be contributing to your symptoms, watch my free masterclass, How to Find the Root Cause of Chronic Bladder Symptoms. I’ll walk you through patterns that can help you understand what may be keeping you stuck in the flare cycle and how to start identifying your individual root cause. Watch for free here! THE IC CONNECTION: The Interstitial Cystitis Association is hosting The IC Connection virtually on September 26! Learn more and register here.

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 3: Is Your Nervous System Affecting Your Bladder?

  3. Sep 8 ·  Bonus

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 2: Do You Really Need the IC Diet?

    September is Interstitial Cystitis Awareness Month, and I’m back with Part 2 of my four-part series all about interstitial cystitis. In this episode, I’m breaking down the IC diet, where our food trigger recommendations actually came from, and what the research really tells us about food and bladder symptoms. I’m covering: What the research says about IC food triggersWhat a newer systematic review tells us about diet and ICHow to identify your individual food triggersWhy hydration matters for bladder symptomsThe nutritional and mental health risks of overly restrictive dietsHow fear and learned associations around food can affect symptomsWhy your current food sensitivities don’t have to be foreverI also share why I’ve seen so many people, myself included, eventually get back to drinking coffee, eating tomatoes, ordering pizza, traveling without packing their own food, and eating at restaurants without worrying about what their bladder will do afterward. WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FOOD SENSITIVITIES? Listen to Episode 97 of IC You, How to Overcome Food Sensitivities with IC and OAB, where I chat with nervous system therapist Grace Secker about food fear, the nervous system, and reintroducing foods. FREE MASTERCLASS: If you’re wondering what may actually be driving your bladder symptoms, watch my free masterclass, How to Find the Root Cause of Chronic Bladder Symptoms. I’ll walk you through what may be keeping you stuck in the flare cycle, why symptoms can keep coming back, and how to start identifying your individual root cause. Watch for free here! THE IC CONNECTION: The Interstitial Cystitis Association is hosting The IC Connection virtually on September 26! Learn more and register here.

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 2: Do You Really Need the IC Diet?

  4. Sep 1 ·  Bonus

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 1: Newly Diagnosed With Interstitial Cystitis? Start Here

    September is IC Awareness Month, so I’m kicking off a four-part series covering what I want people with interstitial cystitis to know, especially if you’re newly diagnosed. In Part 1, I’m sharing what I’d focus on if I were diagnosed with IC today, including: Understanding that different factors can contribute to IC symptomsGetting evaluated by a pelvic floor physical therapistHydration and bowel healthApproaching food without immediately cutting out everything on an IC diet listUnderstanding the role of the nervous systemBeing intentional with supplementsLooking for patterns without making your bladder a full-time jobI’ve recovered from IC, and I’ve spent years helping others better understand what may be contributing to their symptoms. I want this series to give you more information, more options, and a clearer idea of where to go from here. NEW FREE MASTERCLASS: Want to learn more about my root-cause approach to IC? Watch my free masterclass here! THE IC CONNECTION: The Interstitial Cystitis Association is hosting The IC Connection: Science, Strategies, and Support virtually on Saturday, September 26 from 12:00–4:45 p.m. ET. The conference will cover topics including pain science, sexual health, disability, and more. Click here to register!

    IC Awareness Month Series Part 1: Newly Diagnosed With Interstitial Cystitis? Start Here

  5. Jul 14

    Ep. 130: OCD, health anxiety, and bladder hypervigilance

    If you've ever found yourself going to the bathroom "just in case," constantly checking your bladder, Googling your symptoms, or wondering why your bladder is always on your mind, this episode is for you. I'm joined by OCD therapist Kaylee Bullen, LCSW, to talk about the surprising connection between OCD and bladder symptoms. We discuss how OCD differs from anxiety, why intrusive thoughts and compulsions can keep you stuck, and how bladder hypervigilance can become part of the cycle. I also share my own experience being diagnosed with OCD at 28, how exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy changed my life, and why getting the right diagnosis made such a difference. In this episode, we discuss: What OCD actually is (and why it's so much more than being organized)The difference between OCD and anxietySomatic OCD and bladder hypervigilanceWhy reassurance seeking, body checking, Googling, and "just in case" peeing can become compulsionsHow avoidance keeps the OCD cycle goingWhat ERP therapy is and why it's considered the gold standard treatmentHow to find an OCD therapist who truly understands the condition Whether you have interstitial cystitis (IC), overactive bladder (OAB), pelvic pain, or unexplained urinary urgency and frequency, this episode may help you understand the role OCD can play in your symptoms. Connect with Kaylee:Instagram: @kayleebullentherapyTikTok: @kayleebullentherapy Kaylee's website Connect with Callie: Instagram: @callieknutrition Tiktok: @callieknutrition Watch my FREE master class

  6. Jun 30

    Ep 129. The symptom imperative: why your symptoms keep changing

    Have you ever noticed one symptom improves, only for another one to appear? In this episode, I sit down with mind-body coach Alex McQueen to discuss: • What the symptom imperative is and why it happens• The connection between chronic pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, IBS, TMJ, headaches, and other chronic symptoms• Why healing is rarely linear• How fear can keep the nervous system stuck• The difference between symptom imperatives and extinction bursts• Why stress doesn't have to feel "bad" to affect your body• A simple body awareness exercise you can use when symptoms arise Whether you're living with interstitial cystitis (IC), overactive bladder (OAB), vulvodynia, pelvic pain, or other persistent symptoms, this conversation will help you better understand the nervous system's role in recovery and why new symptoms don't always mean something is wrong. LINKS: Alex's Instagram Alex's Website Callie's Instagram Callie's Tiktok Work with Callie

  7. Jun 1

    Ep 128. Bladder retraining, prolapse, and pelvic floor dysfunction

    In this episode of IC You, I sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist and chronic pelvic pain coach Rachel Gofman to talk about bladder retraining, pelvic floor dysfunction, prolapse, and the connection between the nervous system and bladder symptoms. We discuss why urgency and frequency can persist even when your bladder isn't full, how "just in case" peeing can impact bladder function, and practical strategies to retrain your bladder with less fear and frustration.  Rachel also explains prolapse, when pelvic floor physical therapy can help, and how to approach healing through both a mind-body and physical therapy lens. If you've ever felt stuck between pelvic floor dysfunction, nervous system dysregulation, and chronic bladder symptoms, this conversation will help you better understand what's happening in your body and what recovery can look like. Links discussed in this episode: Listen to Rachel's story on Episode 83 of IC You Follow Rachel on Instagram Rachel's website WORK WITH CALLIE Watch my FREE master class Join Road To Remission Join R2R Self Study (men welcome)

  8. May 28

    Ep 127. Chronic UTI symptoms, bladder pain, and the neuroscience behind them

    In this episode, I sit down with health psychologist and psychotherapist Dr. Sula Windgassen to talk about the brain-body connection behind interstitial cystitis, bladder pain, chronic UTI symptoms, urgency, frequency, and pelvic pain. We dive into why symptoms can continue even when tests come back normal, how the nervous system and pain science play a role, the impact of food fear and bladder trigger beliefs, and practical tools like mindfulness, emotional processing, and nervous system regulation. Dr. Sula also shares her own personal journey with bladder symptoms and what helped her get relief. If you’ve ever felt confused, dismissed, or stuck in fear around your bladder symptoms, this episode will help you better understand what may be happening in your body and where to start. Links mentioned in the episode: Sula's Instagram Sula's Book "It's All In Your Body" Road To Remission Self-Study

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IC You is a podcast hosted by Callie Krajcir, Registered Dietitian and the world’s first Bladder Dietitian. Each episode dives into the truth about interstitial cystitis (IC), overactive bladder (OAB), and everything your doctor didn’t tell you about your bladder symptoms. Through expert interviews, client stories, and evidence-based advice, Callie empowers you to get to the root cause of your bladder symptoms and reclaim your life.

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  • Creator
    Callie Krajcir
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Callie Krajcir
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    IC You