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Episode 44: All About Interstitial Cystitis with Callie Krajcir, the "IC Dietitian"
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If you have been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis or bladder pain syndrome, you need to listen to this episode!! In Episode 44 of the Not Your Mother's Pelvic Floor podcast, Aliya chats with the IC Dietitian Callie Krajcir.
In this episode, you'll hear Callie and Aliya discuss:
- Whether or not Callie wants her mother's pelvic floor - and the reason behind her answer!
- Callie's painful bladder symptoms that started when she was a child.
- The conversations she had (and didn't have) with her mom about periods, bladder health, sex and more.
- Callie's honest feelings about unprotected sex and pregnancy.
- How her nervous system state impacts her sex life, her pain, and her mental health.
- What interstitial cystitis is and how Callie's work as a dietitian can help manage this painful condition.
About Callie Krajcir:
Callie Krajcir is a Registered Dietitian specializing in interstitial cystitis. Callie has suffered from IC her whole life and this is ultimately what led her to specialize in the condition and is one of only two IC Dietitians in the world. It is her mission to help as many people with IC to minimize their symptoms and navigate the recommended lifestyle changes. If you want more IC information, be sure to follow Callie on Instagram and Tiktok @callieknutrition.
Thanks for listening!
About Aliya:
Aliya Dhalla PT, B.Sc, MPT is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Toronto, Canada and the Founder of Box Wellness Co. You can learn pelvic floor exercises and tips from her on Instagram @boxwellnessco - this is where she likes to share some behind-the-scenes of her life, her clinic, and what she's eating these days.
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Check out boxwellness.co to learn more about Aliya + how she can help you through her online courses, programs, and more!
For FREE resources to help you along your pelvic health journey, check out https://boxwellness.co/free-pelvic-floor-resources
Follow along @boxwellnessco + @notyourmotherspelvicfloor for more fun.
More info on: The Pelvic Floor Mobility Program
More info on: Online Pregnancy Courses