IC You

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.

IC You is a health podcast hosted by Callie Krajcir, with 125 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Callie Krajcir hosts IC You, a health show with 125 episodes published.

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  IC You

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

  Sep 29, 202618 min

  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 symptoms Why pelvic floor physical therapy is an evidence-based IC treatment and why I think the pelvic floor should be evaluated My own experience with pelvic PT and why it didn’t help me at first How the pelvic floor and nervous system can reinforce each other Hormones, GSM, and vaginal estrogen as potential pieces of the puzzle Nutrition, hydration, bowel health, and food sensitivities Why IBS, migraines, TMJ issues, and other overlapping conditions may provide clues about nervous system involvement Why nervous system work has been such an important part of my recovery and the work I do with clients How to start thinking about which pieces may actually be relevant to YOUR symptoms I 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!

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

  Sep 15, 202620 min

  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 develop The connection between your brain, bladder, and pelvic floor Patterns that can suggest your nervous system may be contributing to symptoms How fear, symptom monitoring, and expectations can reinforce the symptom cycle What provocative testing can teach us about learned triggers How somatic tracking can help you respond differently to bladder sensations How graded exposure gives your brain new experiences of safety Why a little bit of symptoms doesn’t automatically mean you’ve failed What I’m learning through my Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) training Simple ways you can start teaching your brain that safe sensations and activities don’t require a five-alarm response I 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.

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

  Sep 8, 202626 min

  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 triggers What a newer systematic review tells us about diet and IC How to identify your individual food triggers Why hydration matters for bladder symptoms The nutritional and mental health risks of overly restrictive diets How fear and learned associations around food can affect symptoms Why your current food sensitivities don’t have to be forever I 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.

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

  Sep 1, 202615 min

  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 symptoms Getting evaluated by a pelvic floor physical therapist Hydration and bowel health Approaching food without immediately cutting out everything on an IC diet list Understanding the role of the nervous system Being intentional with supplements Looking for patterns without making your bladder a full-time job I’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!

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

  Jul 14, 202642 minS5

  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 anxiety Somatic OCD and bladder hypervigilance Why reassurance seeking, body checking, Googling, and "just in case" peeing can become compulsions How avoidance keeps the OCD cycle going What ERP therapy is and why it's considered the gold standard treatment How 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

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