Beyond the Symptoms | An Expert Interview Series by LUF | Live UTI Free

In this eye-opening episode, host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Shaheen Khazali, a specialist who has performed over 4,000 endometriosis surgeries, on the complexities of endometriosis, especially when symptoms overlap with recurrent UTI and bladder pain.

They explore what endometriosis really is, where it can appear (including in the urinary tract), how it may be mistaken for IBS or UTI, and why so many patients go years without a ...

Host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Catriona Anderson, a UK-based women’s health doctor and founder of a diagnostics lab focused on enhanced UTI testing. Together, they explore Hiprex—what it is, how it works, and its potential role in managing recurrent and chronic UTIs.

Dr. Anderson breaks down the science behind this over-the-counter urinary antiseptic, explaining its dual-action mechanism, how it functions as both bactericidal an...

Host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Philippe Zimmern, a leading expert in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, about bladder fulguration—a lesser-known but potentially transformative treatment for recurrent and chronic UTIs. Dr. Zimmern shares his clinical insights, research findings, and practical guidance on when this procedure is appropriate and how it works.

From discovering hidden bacterial communities in the bladd...

Host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Ashley Girard, a naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic UTI treatment, recurrent UTI prevention, and bladder health, on chronic UTI, bladder health, and naturopathic treatment.

Dr. Girard shares how naturopathic medicine offers a personalized, root-cause approach to managing chronic UTIs—prioritizing long-term healing over temporary symptom relief. She highlights the role of herbal remedies, t...

Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Soman Abraham, a professor of Pathology at Duke University, on Chronic and Recurrent UTIs.

Together, they unpack why some UTIs resolve quickly while others persist or recur, leaving patients in a frustrating cycle of symptoms and treatment. Dr. Abraham shares new insights into how the bladder’s immune system functions and why current antibiotic treatments may fail to eliminate bacteria embedded in ...

Host Melissa Kramer, founder of Live UTI Free, interviews Dr. Brianne Grogan, a pelvic health expert on Chronic UTI, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, & Bladder Health.

Dr. Grogan shares her personal journey with pelvic organ prolapse, demystifies the role of pelvic floor muscles in urinary function, and provides practical, body-positive strategies for managing symptoms that often accompany recurrent UTI, such as pelvic tension, incompl...

Host Melissa Kramer, founder of Live UTI Free, interviews Dr. Sachin Malde, a consultant urologist with a specialist focus in functional urology, chronic urinary tract infections (UTIs), and bladder pain syndrome, on bladder instillations for chronic and recurrent UTIs.

The discussion explores an increasingly common treatment for those living with chronic UTI and recurrent urinary symptoms: bladder instillations. Dr. Malde explains ...

Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Alina Filipe, a leading pelvic floor physiotherapist, on Chronic UTIs and Bladder Health.

Together, they explore the overlooked connection between pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic urinary tract infections, offering practical, evidence-informed insights to help listeners find relief when antibiotics alone aren’t enough.

If you’re frustrated by recurring UTIs, lingering symptoms, or want to understand...

Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Michael Hsieh, a leading expert in recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder health, and urology, to unpack the truth about chronic UTI testing and bladder health.

Dr. Hsieh dives deep into the reliability of standard UTI tests and why they may often present false negatives, especially in people suffering from chronic UTI symptoms. Together, they explore emerging research, the hidden cause...

Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Sula Windgassen, a renowned health psychologist and expert in the psychology of chronic illness, on the Mind-Body Connection in Chronic UTI Healing.

Dr. Windgassen opens up about her personal journey with recurrent UTIs and shares how integrating psychological strategies transformed her approach to bladder health and symptom management. This episode delves into the critical yet often overlooked min...

Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Stewart Bundrick, a renowned specialist in recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bladder health, on Chronic UTI & Bladder Health

In this compelling episode, Dr. Stewart, who has decades of experience treating chronic UTIs, challenges outdated treatment models and highlights why many patients continue to suffer without lasting relief.

If you're navigating the frustrating cycle of rec...

Host Melissa Kramer speaks to Dr. Angelish Kumar, board-certified urologist and founder of Women's Urology New York, in a powerful continuation of their discussion on chronic UTI, recurrent UTI, and overall bladder health.

Dr. Kumar shares her clinical insights into diagnosing and managing persistent urinary symptoms, pelvic floor dysfunction, and long-term bladder inflammation. This episode offers practical guidance to help yo...

Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Angelish Kumar, a urologist and founder of Women's Urology New York, on Chronic UTI, Bladder Health, and Recurrent Infections

Dr. Kumar unpacks why standard UTI tests frequently fail to detect infections and how advanced diagnostics like PCR testing are reshaping how we understand and treat persistent symptoms. This episode is a must-listen for anyone confused about recurring infections, misdi...

Host Melissa Kramer interviews Professor James Malone-Lee on chronic UTI recovery, recurrent UTI treatment protocols, and how symptom flares can be part of long-term bladder health healing.

Chronic UTI recovery is rarely linear, and symptom flare-ups during treatment don't always signal failure. In this enlightening conversation, Professor Malone-Lee, who was a leading voice in urinary tract infection research, explains why sym...

Host Melissa Kramer interviews Professor James Malone-Lee, who was a world-renowned UTI specialist on chronic recurrent UTIs, and why standard treatments often fall short in addressing long-term bladder health issues.

Professor Malone-Lee explores the reasons behind persistent urinary tract infections and why short-course treatments frequently fail. Drawing from decades of clinical experience as both an army doctor and academic rese...

Host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Krystal Thomas-White, a leading researcher at Stanford University, to explore the links between chronic UTI, recurrent UTI, and bladder health through the lens of urinary microbiome research.

Dr. Krystal discusses how new findings challenge the long-standing belief that the bladder is sterile. She explains how current diagnostic methods often miss key bacteria, leaving many patients without answers...