IC You

In this episode of IC You, I sit down with my client Jess to talk about her journey with interstitial cystitis (IC) and how nervous system work helped her find relief.Jess shares:How her bladder pain started and why multiple tests gave her no answersThe health anxiety spiral that made her symptoms worseWhy regulating her nervous system was the missing piece in her healingHow Road to Remission gave her tools, support, and confidence to move forwardIf you’re navigating IC, bladder pain, or constant flares, Jess’s story will give you both hope and practical strategies for relief.Links from the episode:FIT Criteria ChecklistWatch my FREE master classWork With Me:Join Road To Remission - where you can meet other IC or OAB Warriors, like Jess!Join R2R Self-Study - this is for you if you want to DIY your journey to relief.CONNECT WITH ME:Follow me on InstagramFollow me on TiktokSubscribe to my Youtube channelBe my Facebook friend

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 conditionWhether 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: @kayleebullentherapyKaylee's websiteConnect with Callie:Instagram: @callieknutritionTiktok: @callieknutritionWatch my FREE master class

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 YouFollow Rachel on InstagramRachel's websiteWORK WITH CALLIEWatch my FREE master classJoin Road To RemissionJoin R2R Self Study (men welcome)

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 InstagramSula's Book "It's All In Your Body"Road To Remission Self-Study

In this episode, I sit down with one of my Road To Remission clients, Lynn, to talk about her 15 year journey with interstitial cystitis, bladder pain, urgency, frequency, pelvic floor dysfunction, and nervous system dysregulation. After years of medications, bladder procedures, elimination diets, and fear around symptoms, Lynn shares how joining Road To Remission helped her finally start addressing the root causes of her interstitial cystitis symptoms and begin finding relief.We talk about the connection between chronic stress, trauma, perfectionism, and interstitial cystitis symptoms, along with the mindset shifts that helped her stop catastrophizing every flare. Lynn also shares how she went from planning life around bathrooms to taking road trips, exercising, going to concerts, and feeling more confident in her body again.We also discuss:• Interstitial cystitis and the nervous system• Pelvic floor physical therapy for IC• Why the IC diet kept her stuck in fear• Neuroplastic symptoms and pain science• The tools inside Road To Remission that helped her feel safe in her body again• The importance of support, education, and community during healingIf you feel stuck in the cycle of managing interstitial cystitis symptoms without long term relief, this episode will leave you feeling hopeful and understood.FREE OPEN HOUSE: Join us Monday, May 18th at 1pm EST (Lynn will be at this session) or Tuesday, May 19th at 7pm EST for a FREE Open House to learn more about Road To Remission! REGISTER HERE