IC You

In this episode, I’m joined by Bonnie Gross, the writer and executive producer of Lady Parts, a comedy based on her real-life experience with vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, pelvic floor dysfunction, and vestibulectomy surgery.We talk about what it is actually like to live with vulvar pain, from pain with tampons, sex, sitting, tight clothes, and everyday life, to the years of medical gaslighting that so many women face before getting real answers. I also share parts of my own story with vulvodynia and surgery, which made this conversation feel especially personal.Bonnie opens up about finally getting diagnosed, undergoing a vestibulectomy, navigating recovery, and dealing with the emotional toll chronic pelvic pain can take on intimacy, relationships, mental health, and self-worth. We also talk about painful Pap smears, trauma in gynecology offices, why trauma-informed care matters, and how Lady Parts is helping more people feel seen through humor, honesty, and storytelling.This episode is for anyone dealing with vulvodynia, vestibulodynia, painful sex, chronic pelvic pain, bladder pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, or the feeling that your body is being dismissed.In this episode, we cover:Vulvodynia and neuroproliferative vestibulodyniaVestibulectomy surgery and recoveryPelvic floor dysfunction and chronic painMedical gaslighting in women’s healthPainful sex, tampons, and Pap smearsShame, intimacy, and relationshipsTrauma-informed gynecologic careBonnie’s film Lady Parts and where to watch itFollow Lady Parts & Watch The Film:Follow Lady Parts for upcoming screenings, streaming updates, and ways to support the film.WATCH THE FILM HEREWork with Callie:Join my FREE live master class on March 31/April 1stWatch my FREE master classJoin Road To Remission

In this episode, I sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas to talk about what is actually normal when it comes to peeing, pooping, pelvic floor symptoms, and sex.We break down the everyday things so many people assume are normal, like peeing all the time, straining to poop, leaking urine, bloating, and pain with sex, and explain when those things deserve a closer look.Alicia also shares why she wrote Power to the Pelvis and how pelvic floor education can help people better understand what their bodies are trying to say.In this episode, we cover:• how often most adults should pee during the day and at night• what a healthy urine stream, color, and bladder volume look like• why “just in case” peeing can train your bladder the wrong way• what normal bowel movement frequency and stool consistency look like• why straining is not normal for urination or bowel movements• whether bloating should be considered normal• what leakage actually means and why it should not be ignored• why pain with sex is common but not something you should accept• when to see a pelvic floor PTIf you’ve ever wondered whether your symptoms are just part of life or a sign your body needs support, this episode gives you a clear starting point.CONNECT WITH ALICIA:Follow Alicia on InstagramBuy "Power To The Pelvis" hereWORK WITH CALLIE:Join my FREE master class on 3/31 and 4/1: Get Bladder Relief By SummerJoin Road To Remission FOLLOW CALLIE ON SOCIALS:InstagramTiktokYoutubeFacebook

In this episode of the IC You Podcast, I sit down with my client Landi to talk about her experience with interstitial cystitis, bladder pain, urgency, frequency, and burning that continued even when urine tests were negative. We talk about what happens when symptoms feel constant, why nervous system dysregulation can keep the cycle going, and how healing often looks slower and more layered than people expect.Landi shares how her life changed after years of fear, restrictive diet advice, and feeling dismissed, and what began to shift once she started addressing neuroplastic symptoms and learning how to create safety in her body again.What we talk aboutHow her symptoms began with recurring UTIs and later constant urgency, frequency, and burning without infectionReceiving an IC diagnosis and feeling lost after medications and instillations did not fully helpHow online forums and the IC diet increased food fear and anxietyDiscovering nervous system dysregulation as a major root causeThe shift from feeling at war with her body to working with itThe role of community support, emotional processing, and self compassionNervous system tools she uses daily, including journal speak, somatic movement, breathwork, tapping, and safety statementsWhat progress looks like now as she returns to concerts, shopping, and line dancingWhy she started her own podcast, Surviving and ThrivingFREE Resources/work with me:Watch my FREE master classJoin Road To Remission Join R2R Self-Study

Did you know March is National Endometriosis Month?In this episode, I’m talking about endometriosis, how it can show up, why it often takes way too long to get diagnosed, and what real relief can look like when you stop treating pain like it’s only a “tissue problem.” I’m joined by pelvic physiotherapist Jill Mueller, who shares her personal story, what finally helped her become symptom-free, and how she now helps others through pelvic physio, pain science, and nervous system work.We also dig into the overlap between endometriosis, interstitial cystitis (IC), and overactive bladder (OAB), including why so many people with endometriosis have bladder symptoms even when endometriosis isn’t actually on the bladder. If you’ve ever wondered “Is this endo, IC, OAB… or all of the above?”, this conversation will help you connect the dots without spiraling.Topics We CoverWhy debilitating period pain isn’t “normal,” even if you’ve been told it isFertility struggles as a common path to discovering endometriosisThe difference between ablation vs excision surgery (and why training matters)The evolving role of ultrasound and MRI in diagnosing endometriosisWhy symptom severity doesn’t always match how much endometriosis is present“Cross-sensitization,” and why pelvic organs can start acting like cranky roommatesHow predictable flares can become learned patterns (and how to interrupt them)Building a bigger “window of tolerance” so you’re not trapped in rigid rules to stay okayWhy vacations can flare some people and calm others (and what that suggests)Work With JillJoin endometriosis 260Jill's websiteFollow Jill on InstagramWork with CallieWatch my FREE master classJoin Road To Remission Book a 1:1 coaching call (limited spots available)Follow me on Instagram

In this episode of IC You, I sit down with Faith Ashenden to talk about mind body healing, neuroplasticity, and how our response to symptoms can shape the healing process. Faith shares her story of living with chronic illness for a decade before discovering subconscious and nervous system work that helped her recover.We discuss her recent UTI experience and why it felt like a non event, which leads into a deeper conversation about fear, identity, and the meaning we attach to flares. Faith explains how thoughts influence neurochemicals in the body, why chronic stress keeps the nervous system stuck in survival mode, and why healing often requires stepping away from the “chronically ill” identity.We also share simple, realistic ways to support your nervous system day to day, from setting phone boundaries to focusing on presence rather than perfect routines. If you want to connect with Faith or explore her work, her links are in the episode description.WORK WITH FAITH:Faith's websiteFollow Faith on InstagramWORK WITH CALLIE:Watch my FREE master classJoin Road To Remission Join Road To Remission Self-Study (men welcome)Book a 1:1 call with me (limited time offer)CALLIE'S SOCIALS:Follow me on InstagramFollow me on TiktokFollow my Youtube channel