IC You

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...

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 th...

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 di...

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...

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 pa...

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 t...

This week I talk with Dr. Tara Salay, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and yoga teacher about her experience as a PT and what led her to pursue becoming a yoga teacher. We chat about the feeling of IC (or any chronic illness) taking over your life and how it can be difficult to gain control back over it. Tara discusses how she helps individuals work through their chronic pain, yoga poses that are...

IC is such a complicated condition, especially when it comes to finding solutions to make your symptoms less frequent. There isn’t a one size fits all, so don’t follow a trend because it worked for someone else because in the long run it may not work for you. In this week’s episode I talk about a 2 day supplement workshop, why you shouldn’t follow what others have tried to ease their IC symptoms a...

The power of diet can be a huge factor when it comes to IC, but diet isn’t the only thing that can cause symptoms and flairs. In this week’s episode I talk about the top 5 Non-Diet IC Triggers with IC and ways to help minimize your symptoms. Also I have exciting news! I am releasing an IC Summer Cookbook! Don’t let summer BBQ’s give you the blues, check out these fun summer recipes that everyone w...

In this week’s episode I talk with Crystal Austin, an IBS and FODMAP dietitian based out of Australia! We dive into the signs and symptoms of IBS, what FODMAP’s are (including what a low-FODMAP diet is), how IC and IBS symptoms can cross paths and so much more! If you have been struggling or just don't know where to turn, then this is the episode for you. Don’t let chronic symptoms stop you from b...

In this week’s episode I talk with Evelyn Hecht, a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist with over 25 years of experience. She talks about pain neuroscience, what it is and how to incorporate a biopsychosocial treatment approach. Evelyn also shares information on her program Pelvic Sense, which teaches you the science of self-care techniques to reduce pelvic pain/distress and ways to do them in an easy...

In this week’s episode I talk with Angie Kent, an Australian native recently diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. Angie shares her story about being diagnosed with multiple women’s health conditions that started as early as age 12 and how her experiences led to her diagnosis of IC. Celebrity Alert!! Fun fact, Angie was also on Australia's Bachelorette! Connect with Angie: Email: shane@stageaddict...

In this week’s episode I talk with Sabrina Sarro, an IC Warrior and therapist who specializes in working with people with chronic pain conditions. She talks about her struggles being a BIPOC woman trying to get help with a diagnosis for IC and the importance of having medical doctors of color to break the history of underserved patients of different races. She also shares her passion for helping p...

In this week’s episode I talk with Renata See, an IC Warrior and medical social worker. She shares about her journey with IC and other overlapping medical conditions. She also discusses her experience with facing a hysterectomy at such a young age. Connect with Renata: Facebook: Renata See Instagram: _renniesi_ Road To Remission Program: https://www.callieknutrition.com/road-to-remission IC friend...

In this week’s episode I talk with Ashley Jacobson, a disability and civil rights attorney, who is also an IC Warrior. We dive into what disability rights are, what qualifies you for disability and how to advocate for yourself when it comes to your workplace or even public settings where you may run into issues when it comes to your disability. Ashley also shares multiple resources you can access...

In this week’s episode I break down the difference between a dietitian and nutritionist, what the elimination diet is and how to correctly implement it. I also give an update on my experience with botox and a last minute weekend trip! Work with me: Road To Remission : For the IC Warrior ready to take ACTION and identify their triggers Intro To IC Mini Course :  For the IC Warrior looking to l...

On this week’s episode I talk with Mikayla Criger, a fellow IC Warrior. During the interview, Mikayla shares her traumatic experience with getting an Interstitial Cystitis diagnosis and her journey to painless days. We discuss the topic of the "IC puzzle" and the importance of being kind to your body. I also share my experience with botox and reasons why it’s used for IC. Mikayla's Instagram: &nbs...

On this week’s episode I talk with Tyler Ornstein of Tyler’s Coffees where he explains how his acid-free coffee started, how it has evolved, and how it can help people with Interstitial Cystitis. I also dive into my trip to Colombia and share my top 6 travel tips for flying with IC! Tyler’s Coffees: https://tylerscoffees.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwrqqSBhBbEiwAlQeqGlkTIbhxU97wPffzxWQ1EW7yuPQsZfEIeE2oELOJZ_...

In this episode, Callie interviews Mia Fine, a Sex, Relationship, and Intimacy Therapist. In the episode Callie & Mia dive into topics such as what is a sex therapist does, how sex therapists can collaborate with the IC team, and how to have pleasurable sex with IC or other pelvic pain disorder. Other topics explored include navigating a relationship where your partner has a completely differe...

On this week's episode of IC You, Callie interviews Nadia Cugini, who suffers from both IC & endometriosis. Nadia talks about her journey to getting diagnosed for both conditions, as well as how she coped with her diagnoses in college. Callie & Nadia also discuss their different definitions of IC "remission".  Going out with IC blog post Work with me: Road To Remission : For the IC Wa...

On this week’s episode of IC You, Calle interviews Tati Skomski, a Chronic Illness Business Coach who specializes in helping chronic illness CEO's build 6 figure+ online businesses without sacrificing their health. As someone who has built a multiple six-figure business and lives with chronic illness herself, Tati believes that your chronic illness can be seen as your superpower inside of your bus...

In this episode of IC You, Callie interviews Dr. Liliana Sainato, DPT, LMT. Callie & Liliana discuss the role the hormones have in IC symptoms, how you can track your menstrual cycle, and learn what "cyclical living" is. Also, learn the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist, as well as how Dr. Liliana is practicing pelvic floor PT in an unconventional setting.  Dr....

On this episode of IC You, Callie interviews Charlotte Mckinney, an actress and model living with IC. Charlotte discusses her IC journey so far and how she navigates being on set and traveling with the condition. Charlotte also talks about how she is advocating for the IC community. Callie also shares 2 important research trials in the IC world. Charlotte's IG: @charlottemckinney IC-friendly recip...

In this episode of IC You, Callie interviews Annie Killen, a 20-something trying to live her best life LA while managing her IC. Callie and Annie discuss different topics including: eating disorders*, elimination diets, living in LA and not indulging in alcohol, and that time Annie peed her pants on a road trip.  *Trigger warning, this episode mentions the topic of eating disorders Annie...

In this episode of IC You, Callie interviews Dr. Robert Echenberg, MD, FACOG about his creation of one of the first privately owned multi-disciplinary practices specializing in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) – “The Echenberg Institute for Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain” – in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Books mentioned: Why Pelvic Pain Hurts (Adriaan Louw), Explain Pa...