What happens when a leading urologist walks away from surgery and embraces functional medicine to truly help IC patients heal?
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Stiles — a Florida-based urologist who spent over 20 years in traditional urological surgery before making the shift to a root-cause, systems-based approach.

We dive into:

The biggest myths about IC in both conventional and integrative circles
How functional labs like MicroGenDX, HTMA, OATs, and stool testing can reveal hidden contributors to chronic bladder pain
Why biofilms, stealth infections, and chronic inflammation are often missed in standard urology
The gut–bladder–brain axis and how nervous system dysregulation plays a key role in IC
Natural therapies and nutrients that have consistently helped his patients
The timeline and phases of true healing (versus short-term symptom management)
Patient success stories that show what’s possible when you go beyond surface-level care

Whether you're just starting to explore root causes or you've tried everything and still feel stuck, this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a new perspective on healing IC for good.

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