Welcome to “We Go There”, where there is no such thing as TMI. Why? Because there is no such thing as having "too much information" when it comes to your health and wellness. Information and knowledge is power, period. And feeling empowered is everything. Many of us are living similar experiences, and yet we often feel alone, or even worse - shameful about what we perceive to be an embarrassing problem. When we are embarrassed, we stay silent. Silence breeds shame, and shame makes our struggles even more difficult. My hope is to help change that. And it starts here! I want to create a space where NO question is off limits (I really mean it!), where no one feels judged and where you can tune in to learn something, and feel a little seen! From painful sex, raging hormones, vanishing libido, postpartum vaginal healing, infertility and bladder leaks (been there!) - there is no judgement here. This is about asking the awkward questions and talking with top experts to get the truth - the information you deserve. We are going there, unfiltered! And I am so excited you're here.
This week, Nikki sits down with Kristen — mother of two — who vulnerably shares what it meant to reclaim her birth story after a deeply traumatic, unplanned cesarean during COVID. For her second birth, Kristen prepared differently. She did the Push Prep course. She did the inner work. She educated herself. She found her voice. She built a team that aligned with her values. And while her second son was born in Chile with Indigenous Mapuche midwives, in a setting that looked very different from her first experience, this conversation isn’t about one specific kind of birth. It’s about something much more universal. It’s about what every woman deserves in birth — whether she’s delivering in a hospital, birth center, or operating room: to feel informed, safe, respected, and like an active participant in her own care. Together, Nikki and Kristen unpack: • What birth trauma really is (and how it lives in the body) • How preparation shifts not just outcomes — but confidence • The power of advocacy within any medical system • And how to approach a second birth without fear running the show This episode is for any woman who has ever wondered: Can I do this differently next time? Kristen shares: Being transferred from home to hospital mid-labor in a rainstorm because her midwife had another patient to manage — and not knowing she could say no The disconnect she carried in her body for years: "I felt a bit dead inside. I felt like my body had failed me" Why it took 18 months to even name what happened How her team in Chile asked about her childhood memories, her fears, and her earliest life experiences — before a single clinical question The transition moment where birth trauma came flooding back and how her midwife held her through it without judgment "I see you. I respect you. This is not what you came for." The 7 words that changed everything Birthing a 9.5 lb baby with two pushes after a two-hour pushing stage the first time Eating chocolate while getting stitched up by a lesbian couple who treated her vagina like a Picasso What reconnecting with her body felt like after years of disconnect Her advice to every woman carrying an unhealed birth story into a second pregnancy Ways to Connect with Kristen: Kristen's Contact: Instagram: kristenokeefe | Email: kristen.okeefe2@gmail.com Midwife Spotlight: Sabina Velasquez Sabina is a Chile-based midwife who works internationally and has trained around the world in traditional, physiological, and culturally rooted birth practices. She is U.S.-certified in natural breech birth and collaborates with physicians in placenta research and education. Her care is deeply holistic — honoring birth as both a physical and ancestral experience. Contact: sagavego@gmail.com or WhatsApp +56976165883
What if the difference between lifelong isolation and restored dignity was $633? In this powerful conversation, Nikki sits down with Kate Grant, founding CEO of the Fistula Foundation, to talk about obstetric fistula — a preventable childbirth injury that affects millions of women in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia when emergency obstetric care isn’t available. After days of obstructed labor, many women lose their babies and are left with a constant drip of fecal and urinary incontinence, often facing abandonment and social isolation. And yet — 90% of the time — a trained surgeon can repair the injury and give a woman her life back. For $633. Kate shares how Fistula Foundation has grown from funding 500 surgeries in one Ethiopian hospital in 2005 to supporting more than 17,500 surgeries across 30 countries this year — and why she wrote No Woman Left Behind to tell the stories of the heroic surgeons, generous donors, and resilient women at the heart of this work. This is Nikki’s charity of choice — and an organization she is proud to support — because no woman should suffer for lack of basic, life-saving care. If this conversation moves you, we invite you to learn more, share the episode, and consider supporting the work. Kate shares: What obstetric fistula is—and why it doesn't exist in countries with access to emergency C-sections "I would rather be blind because people will sit with the blind person, but they won't sit with me" The first fistula patient she met in 1994—a teenager abandoned by her husband, blamed for her own injury Why Fistula Foundation only funds indigenous doctors (African doctors training African doctors) How they've funded over 100,000 surgeries—and why they're on track to keep growing $633 funds one surgery that transforms a woman's life permanently Why 85% of their donors are women The connection between poverty, lack of access to care, and women bearing all the risk of childbirth Why they don't take government money (U.S. contracting procedures are too onerous) How a $15 million gift from MacKenzie Scott was spent in months—turned directly into surgeries 37% of women have stress incontinence by age 50 (even in the U.S.) Why prevention would require massive systemic change, but treatment is achievable now The book: No Woman Left Behind by Kate Grant (foreword by Dr. Abraham Verghese, author of Cutting for Stone) Website: fistulafoundation.org Book: No Woman Left Behind by Kate Grant (100% of proceeds go to the foundation) Email: info@fistulafoundation.org (for book club Zoom calls!)
This week, Nikki sits down with Anne Matthews, fertility and women's hormone expert, founder of Energy Tree Studios, and one of Canada's few qualified traditional Chinese medicine practitioners (ABORM). After their joint participation in a menopause panel left them speechless, Anne and Nikki knew they had to have this conversation. Together, they unpack the pendulum swing around hormone replacement therapy (HRT)—from being considered "dangerous" 10 years ago to now being prescribed via AI platforms without proper testing. They're not anti-HRT. They're anti-blanket prescriptions for symptoms that might not be perimenopause at all. Anne shares real stories from her practice, the critical tests women should demand before accepting an HRT prescription, and why advocating for yourself isn't "being difficult"—it's being smart. Anne shares: Why a physician said "my 10-year-old could prescribe HRT" using AI platforms An ovarian cancer story: a woman diagnosed with "perimenopause" who actually had stage 3 ovarian cancer Why women in their 30s are being told they're perimenopausal when they're not "At what point between 12 and 44 are we considered whole and healthy and not pathologized?" The parallel to birth control in high school: same blanket-prescription energy Why exercise works better than SSRIs for depression (and why nobody wants to hear it) Critical tests to request: thyroid panel, ferritin, B12, vitamin D, insulin, A1c, autoimmune markers, pelvic ultrasound Day 3 hormone panels vs. irregular cycle testing—when to test and what to ask for Why healthcare for women is broken at every life stage—and how to advocate anyway Click here to download the PDF mentioned in this episode: Testing to Consider for Women 40+ Ways to Connect with Anne: Instagram: @energytreestudios Website: energytreestudios.com
This week, Nikki sits down with Amy Silva, a birth doula of seven years, founder of the Collaborative Doula Collective, and a fierce advocate for collaboration over competition in the doula community. After losing her mom to suicide just six months before her first pregnancy, Amy knew she wanted to support women who didn't have that mother figure—or any support system—through one of life's most transformative experiences. Together, they unpack what it really means to hire a doula, why asking about bias is crucial, and how to prepare for birth scenarios you hope never happen (but need to plan for anyway). Amy shares her journey from the ER trauma room to the birth room, why informed consent isn't practiced enough, and how hard birth experiences shouldn't be worn as badges of honor. This conversation is vulnerable, empowering, and a masterclass in holding space. Amy shares: Why she became a doula after losing her mom to suicide 6 months before getting pregnant "Birth and death are two sides of the same coin"—doulas need to support both The most important question: What is your doula's bias? Birth preferences vs. birth plans—run through scenarios so you're not blindsided Emergency C-section: who goes in the OR with you—partner or doula? Why doulas sometimes undervalue themselves "Get comfortable being uncomfortable"—it's okay not to have all the answers The doula scam: a woman faked pregnancies/losses and traumatized 50+ doulas C-sections aren't "the easy way out"—major surgery doesn't make you less than Hard birth experiences as badges of honor = unprocessed trauma seeking validation The Collaborative Doula Collective: 52+ doulas ending competition and supporting each other Ways to Connect with Amy: Amy's Insta | Collaborative Doula Conference Insta | Collaborative Doula Collective Insta | Web
This week, Nikki sits down with Lauren Fleming, founder of Hem Support and a fierce advocate for pelvic health and patient autonomy. After being blindsided by a cystocele diagnosis at 6 weeks postpartum—and dismissed by her provider—Lauren couldn't stop thinking: why aren't we educating women about this, and why don't better support options exist? So she built them herself. Together, they unpack the reality of prolapse (50% of women will experience it), the psychological weight of feeling "broken" postpartum, and why the lack of pelvic health education is unacceptable. Lauren shares her journey from corporate project manager to garment founder, navigating a second pregnancy with prolapse, and why support garments shouldn't make you feel worse. This conversation is vulnerable, validating, and empowering. Lauren shares: Being dismissed at her 6-week appointment despite bringing photos—"it's just your tissues" The mental load: "Every single movement, you have that feeling—it's so front of mind" 50% of women will develop prolapse (we're bipeds—gravity isn't our friend) "Can I even have kids again?"—the fear that comes with zero information Why existing garments had thick elastic, butt straps, and Velcro that tore her clothes Her planned home birth with baby #2 and what she did differently 50% of women doing "Kegels" are actually bearing down Generational silence: "My aunt had that, but we never talked about it" Why hard births shouldn't be badges of honor—trauma needs validation, not repetition Ways to Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @laurensavagefleming Website: hemsupportwear.com
This week, Nikki sits down with HeHe Stewart, a leading childbirth educator and doula based in Boston, Massachusetts, who has supported over 2,000 families in the last decade. HeHe is known for her fierce advocacy around informed consent, reducing unnecessary interventions, and ensuring patient autonomy—all while her husband works as a physician in the ER, giving her a unique insider perspective on the American hospital system. Together, they unpack the reality of hospital birth culture, why the system isn't designed to support laboring women, and how to advocate for yourself without apology. HeHe shares practical scripts for setting boundaries with providers, why hospital childbirth classes often teach compliance over options, and how to avoid the kind of birth trauma that ripples through your entire postpartum experience. Recorded when HeHe was 37 weeks pregnant with her first baby, this conversation is both deeply personal and powerfully educational. HeHe shares: Why the hospital system is designed for compliance, not support—and the only person happy in the equation is the system itself "You can't make a wrong choice if you don't know all your options"—powerful reframe for releasing mom guilt about past births Why hospital-sponsored childbirth classes teach you to be a "good compliant patient" instead of an informed decision-maker Practical advocacy scripts including "No thanks" as a full sentence and how to request a different provider mid-labor The ripple effect of birth trauma on mental health, parent-child bonding, and your entire family ecosystem Her own comprehensive birth planning approach: birth plan, C-section plan, transfer plan, and even an ICU plan Evidence-based practices vs. hospital policies: eating in labor, breaking waters, suspected big baby inductions, and more Why flexibility (not rigidity) is the key to avoiding compounded trauma in birth Ways to Connect with HeHe: Instagram | Web
This week, Nikki welcomes Tina, aka MamaNurseTina: a labor and delivery nurse, mom of four, content creator, and aspiring stand-up comedian who's on a mission to empower women through birth and postpartum. With years of experience in emergency and labor & delivery, Tina brings an insider's perspective on hospital birth culture, patient advocacy, and why "be kind but firm" might be the most important advice you'll hear. Together, they dive into the reality of cookie-cutter hospital births, why asking questions doesn't make you a difficult patient, and even tips on switching nurses if you're not vibing in the delivery room. Tina shares practical scripts for advocating in labour, why cervical exams aren't always necessary, and how proper prep work can transform your birth and postpartum experience. This is a fun one! Tina shares: The reality of "cookie-cutter" hospital births and why interventions become automatic You can switch nurses—here's the exact script for how to ask without being "difficult" "Need to know" vs. "nice to know" cervical exams and the two questions every provider should answer How to be "kind but firm" when advocating and why the BRAIN acronym helps with decisions Consent can be withdrawn at any moment—even mid-exam—and why this needs to be in training Why Black moms face unique challenges advocating (3x maternal mortality rate) and how tone matters The failure of breastfeeding support: we promote it but don't provide accessible lactation services or adequate maternity leave Why prep for postpartum and breastfeeding matters just as much as your birth plan Ways to Connect with Tina: Instagram: @mama_nurse_tina TikTok: @mama_nurse_tina Breastfeeding Course: bumptolatch.com
This week, Nikki welcomes Abbey Sharp, a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience, award-winning cookbook author, podcaster, YouTuber, and the voice calling out nutrition BS across social media. Abbey specializes in helping people navigate the minefield of diet misinformation, wellness culture, and the return of toxic "skinny tok" online. Together, they discuss how diet culture has evolved from the heroin chic of the '90s to today's "wellness" rebrand, why under-eating actually causes bloating, the truth about Ozempic and muscle loss, and how to support your gut health without falling into restrictive patterns. Abbey shares her personal recovery from orthorexia and why she's dedicated her career to fighting the algorithms that trap young people in dangerous diet rabbit holes. Abbey shares: Her personal journey recovering from orthorexia and how it shaped her anti-diet approach Why "skinny talk" is making a dangerous comeback on social media—and what parents need to know The hidden truth: how undereating slows your digestion and creates the bloating you're trying to avoid The "migratory motor complex"—aka the witch's broom sweeping through your gut (and why constant snacking stops it) Ozempic reality check: why you still need protein and strength training to avoid muscle loss How wellness culture is just diet culture with "a new coat of lipstick" Protein myths debunked: how much you actually need and why fiber matters just as much The 13-year-old girls in her DMs eating 700 calories—and why she keeps fighting Practical gut health tips: straws, carbonation, meal timing, and what actually helps with bloat Why there's no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition (and how to find what works for you) Ways to Connect with Abbey: Instagram: @abbeyskitchen YouTube: Abbey's Kitchen Podcast Website: abbeyskitchen.com Get Digest + Debloat: neuetheory.com/products/digest-debloat
This week, Nikki sits down with Dr. Jessica Zucker, a Los Angeles-based psychologist specializing in reproductive and maternal mental health, and the creator of the viral #IHadaMiscarriage campaign. Jessica is the author of the award-winning books NORMALIZE IT: Upending the Silence, Stigma, and Shame That Shape Women’s Lives and I HAD A MISCARRIAGE: A Memoir, a Movement. Together, they unpack the silence surrounding pregnancy loss, the cultural conditioning that keeps women quiet about grief, and how empathy, not platitudes, creates true healing. Jessica shares her own 16-week loss, how it reshaped her work, and why storytelling is the antidote to shame. Dr. Jessica shares: Her personal story of a 16-week loss and why it “changed the course” of her life The problem with comparison (“no trauma wars”) and why your loss matters because it’s yours How the 12-week rule fuels silence and what healthier sharing can look like What not to say (“at least…”) and the simplest, best opener: “How are you doing?” Practical support ideas and how to have empathy vs. sympathy The silence → stigma → shame cycle—and how storytelling breaks it Self-compassion after loss, releasing self-blame, and the urge to “find the reason” A preview of her new book on dismantling stigma across every stage of women’s lives Ways to Connect with Dr. Jessica: Instagram Purchase her latest book: 📘 Normalize It – Amazon 📗 Normalize It – Bookshop.org Or find it wherever books are sold.
This week, Nikki sits down with Heather Ogden, Principal Dancer with the National Ballet of Canada, to explore what it means to rebuild strength, identity, and purpose after motherhood, injury, and change. At 44, Heather is still performing at the top of her craft — balancing artistry and athleticism while raising two children, recovering from back surgery and performing the lead Odette in Swan Lake at just 5 months postpartum. Together, Nikki and Heather dive into resilience, aging, body image, and the mindset it takes to keep showing up for your passion at every stage of life. Heather shares: How she returned to dance Swan Lake just five months postpartum The mindset of recovery under pressure Why aging as a performer has brought unexpected confidence and perspective How motherhood reshaped her relationship with her body Her advice to dancers — and all women — on body image and self-worth The mental tools that helped her navigate injury, transition, and reinvention In this episode, we explore the intersection of art, motherhood, and resilience — and how strength evolves as we do. Ways to Connect with Heather: [Instagram] Loved the episode? For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
This week, Nikki sits down with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, clinical psychologist, couples therapist, and author of You, Your Husband and His Mother. Together, they dive into the tricky and often emotional dynamics of mother-in-law relationships — from boundary setting and family triangles to breaking cycles and redefining your role as a mother and partner. Tracy shares her years of clinical insight and actionable strategies for navigating these relationships without guilt or resentment. Tracy shares: Why tensions can arise when you marry into your husband’s family How & why mothers support their daughters but sometimes challenge their daughters-in-law The difference between a boundary and a request — and how to enforce it without conflict The role of identity in mother-in-law dynamics and why some women struggle more The Vault Method: Tracy’s five-step system for couples to navigate family stress and set healthy boundaries How to break generational patterns while maintaining connection and love within your family In this episode, we discuss relationship dynamics, boundary setting, family triangles, and actionable strategies to create healthier, more empowering family relationships. Ways to Connect with Dr. Tracy & Purchase You, Your Husband and His Mother: Web | Instagram Loved the episode? For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
This week, Nikki sits down with her lifelong friend, Carol, who is preparing for a hysterectomy and oophorectomy after a long journey with endometrial cancer. At 44, she’s facing the reality that she’ll never be able to carry children — a loss she’s spent years fighting to prevent through egg freezing, cancer treatments and hope. In this deeply personal conversation, Carol shares the heartbreak, courage, and surrender that come with saying goodbye to her fertility while entering surgical menopause. Together, they talk about grief, resilience, and what it means to keep hope alive in the face of profound change. Carol shares: Her experience navigating endometrial cancer and the treatments she tried to preserve fertility The emotional reality of needing a hysterectomy and ovary removal after exhausting every other option Coping with the grief of infertility and the loss of a dream she held onto for years How she’s preparing mentally, physically, and emotionally for the surgery The support, resilience, and self-compassion she’s leaning on during this difficult time In this episode we discuss facing loss, confronting life-altering medical decisions, and finding strength in moments of uncertainty. Ways to Connect with Carol: Web | Instagram Loved the episode? For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
This week, Nikki sits down with Dr. Mathew Leonardi, one of North America’s leading experts on endometriosis, to uncover the truth about a condition that affects 1 in 10 women, yet often takes a decade to diagnose. From the hidden history of “hysteria” in women’s medicine to unfortunately normalized period pain,, this episode dives deep into how bias, outdated systems, and silence have shaped the way women experience healthcare, and how Dr. Leonardi is working to change that. Dr. Leonardi shares: Why it takes an average of 10 years for women to get an endometriosis diagnosis How cultural stigma and language have minimized women’s pain for generations The real signs your period pain isn’t normal and deserves investigation Why surgery shouldn’t be the only way to diagnose or treat endo The reality that endo can be a chronic and recurrent condition — and why a “one and done” approach rarely works The use of ultrasound vs surgery in endometriosis diagnosis The promise of new, multimodal care — combining medication, physiotherapy, diet, and mental health support — to help women find real relief The hope: how research and awareness are finally shifting the narrative It’s an eye-opening, validating, and empowering conversation that every woman should hear — whether you’ve been dismissed in a doctor’s office or simply want to understand your body better. Ways to connect with Dr. Mathew: Instagram | Web | YouTube | X Loved the episode? For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
Season 11 of We Go There kicks off with something new - it’s me, Nikki, sharing my own journey for the first time. From dancer to teacher, from injury to purpose, and from being broke and burnt out to building The Belle Method 14 years ago… this episode is a look behind the scenes at the moments that shaped it all. My hope? That it inspires you to see how your own challenges can become the foundation for something beautiful. Nikki Shares: Why she decided to take the podcast solo and what it’s like to step into the spotlight alone How personal tragedy and a search for purpose led her to Pilates and ultimately to founding The Belle Method The early challenges of starting a business from scratch, including taking risks with no safety net How she transformed physio into fun, engaging classes and built a community-centered approach to women’s wellness Pivoting during the pandemic to launch online courses that support women during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond Lessons on leadership, humility, and surrounding yourself with people who know more than you. Get ready for a season full of inspiring stories, expert insights, and candid conversations. This first episode sets the tone…we are getting deep! Loved the episode? For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
Thank you for being with us the past 100 episodes! We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve shared our anger, we’ve shared our hopes… we have not held back. We are looking forward to the next 100 episodes and promise to keep “going there” in every way. Tune in for some updates :) Show Notes: For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
Dr. Adrienne Strong is a medical anthropologist whose research is primarily based in Tanzania, concentrating on maternal mortality, nursing, hospital ethnography, and theories of care. She is the author of the 2020 book Documenting Death: Maternal Mortality and the Ethics of Care in Tanzania. Dr Strong shares her unorthodox birth story, the importance of self-advocating and what we can learn from birth practices in developing countries. Dr. Adrienne Shares: The extent to which women in lower resource settings still struggle to get adequate care during pregnancy and birth How Adrienne’s experience in Tanzania has shaped her perspective on her own pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding journey, and approach to parenting a 9 month old How she got into this work as a medical anthropologist What we can learn from other cultures in terms of improving birth culture in North America and other western countries Show Notes: For more of Adrienne, please visit instagram.com/adrienne.strong on Instagram and adrienne-strong.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
Lee is a guide and mentor on all things spiritual wealth + wellbeing. She has spent several decades mentoring entrepreneurs globally to achieve their highest destiny. Her book Beautiful Money was celebrated across the Globe and her newest book Auric Living teaches one to live out greatest joy and alignment. She dives into what we can do in our day to day lives to truly succeed and make “beautiful money.” Tune in to find out small mindset changes you can make to increase your wealth! Lee Shares: What “beautiful money” means How to make more “beautiful money” Why worrying about money is a primal issue How to use money as a tool How to stop struggling with money How to find your archetype and learn how to use it to your financial advantage Show Notes: For more of Lee, please visit instagram.com/leemariejacobs on Instagram and www.leemariejacobs.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*
Current clinical practice lacks effective pain management during common gynecological procedures such as IUD insertion. Because of this, pain can often be a barrier for a patient in choosing a form of contraception that best serves them. Kellie Coleman works in pain management as a nurse practitioner AND a chiropractor. She and Chelsea Carter are spearheading research to offer multimodal pain for women's care using neuroscience. Learn how transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS unit) offers an option for effective pain control during intrauterine device insertion. Tune in to find out how this can help and where you can find one! Kellie and Chelsea Share: Why is IUD insertion so painful and how can we improve it Using neuroscience to improve women's pain Alternative non-pharmacological pain management for IUD insertion TENS unit, what it is and how it can help How to get a TENS unit for yourself Show Notes: For more information, check out this study! For more information on TENS units, click here! For more of Victoria and Chelsea, please visit instagram.com/heyymrscarterr and on Instagram. For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*
Dr. Victoria Scott is a Urologist who is passionate about improving the treatment of female pelvic floor disorders and improving the quality of women's lives. From UTI’s to IC to bladder pain, we cover it all. How it feels, how to prevent… and most importantly, how to treat this often chronic pain. Dr. Scott walks us through how we can advocate for ourselves to get better treatment beyond constant antibiotics. She also shares the science behind the health supplement Femetry that she's developed as a treatment AND prevention option for women with recurrent bladder pain. Dr. Scott Shares: What IC is and why it’s so hard to diagnose? The main symptoms of IC and UTI’s. How do they differ? What makes someone more likely to have painful bladder syndrome? What are the stats? How common is this issue? Treatment options beyond antibiotics Lifestyle modifications people can make to improve their symptoms What should women ask for with respect to tests if they have recurrent UTI's? What is the Femetry supplement you created and how does it work to both prevent and treat bladder pain? Why are you so passionate about this issue as a urologist yourself? Show Notes: Femetry supports women with Interstitial Cystitis, or Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) offering potent doses of clinically researched ingredients that promote a healthy urinary tract and target IC symptoms. Explore more on the Femetry blog for expert advice from Urologist Dr Victoria Scott and her colleagues on managing IC and improving your well-being. These doctor-formulated supplements are supported by extensive clinical research and designed to offer targeted solutions for your symptoms. Dr. Scott is offering 15% off your purchase of Femetry Urinary Cleanse & Flora Balance, Bladder Daily Comfort and Bladder Acid Control. Use code THEBELLEMETHOD for 15% off Femetry! For more of Dr. Scott, please visit instagram.com/dr.victoria.scott and instagram.com/pelvichealthdocs on Instagram and www.downtheredoctors.com on the Web For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*
We’ll be chatting about… How we’re juggling all our responsibilities How we’re prioritizing ourselves when things get crazy How to slowww down when everything seems so busy And more! Show Notes: For more of We Go There Podcast, please visit instagram.com/wegotherepodcast on Instagram and wegotherepodcast.com on the Web *Warning- this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.*
