Ep 115. Is Interstitial Cystitis Neuroplastic? ft. Dr. Howard Schubiner
Tue Feb 03 2026
If you’re dealing with interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, pelvic floor dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, or just stuck in the chronic symptom spiral, this episode ft Dr. Howard Schubiner is a must-listen.
We dig deep into how your brain and nervous system play a huge role in symptoms like urgency, frequency, pain, burning, fatigue, dizziness... you name it. And no, that doesn’t mean it’s “in your head.” It means your brain and body are in constant conversation, and when your nervous system’s on high alert, your symptoms follow.
Here’s what we get into:
What neuroplastic pain actually is and why it mattersWhy the traditional way interstitial cystitis is diagnosed and treated is flawedWhat the research says (including the Boulder back pain study)Why having Hunner’s lesions or “angry bladder” findings doesn’t rule out neuroplastic symptomsHow to use the FIT criteria to evaluate your own symptomsEmotional patterns like perfectionism, people pleasing, and needing to fix it ASAPWhat Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) actually look like in practiceConnect with Howard:
His website
Read his book (new version coming out in May)
Follow him on Instagram
Listen to his podcast: The Science Behind The Symptoms
Work with Callie:
Join Road To Remission
Join R2R Self Study
Watch my FREE master class
Follow Callie on socials:
Instagram
Tiktok
Facebook
Youtube
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If you’re dealing with interstitial cystitis, overactive bladder, pelvic floor dysfunction, pudendal neuralgia, or just stuck in the chronic symptom spiral, this episode ft Dr. Howard Schubiner is a must-listen. We dig deep into how your brain and nervous system play a huge role in symptoms like urgency, frequency, pain, burning, fatigue, dizziness... you name it. And no, that doesn’t mean it’s “in your head.” It means your brain and body are in constant conversation, and when your nervous system’s on high alert, your symptoms follow. Here’s what we get into: What neuroplastic pain actually is and why it mattersWhy the traditional way interstitial cystitis is diagnosed and treated is flawedWhat the research says (including the Boulder back pain study)Why having Hunner’s lesions or “angry bladder” findings doesn’t rule out neuroplastic symptomsHow to use the FIT criteria to evaluate your own symptomsEmotional patterns like perfectionism, people pleasing, and needing to fix it ASAPWhat Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) actually look like in practiceConnect with Howard: His website Read his book (new version coming out in May) Follow him on Instagram Listen to his podcast: The Science Behind The Symptoms Work with Callie: Join Road To Remission Join R2R Self Study Watch my FREE master class Follow Callie on socials: Instagram Tiktok Facebook Youtube