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

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22 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode, host Melissa Kramer speaks with Amanda Burkardt and Dr. Mayukh Das from Phiogen, a biotechnology company developing bacteriophage (phage) therapeutics for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). They describe how their novel approach utilizes targeted viruses to eliminate UTI-causing bacteria, without harming the microbiome. You’ll hear how Phiogen’s science tackles the most challenging cases, including chronic and antibiotic-resistant UTIs, and why they’re inviting patien...

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In this episode, host Melissa Kramer speaks with Amanda Burkardt and Dr. Mayukh Das from Phiogen, a biotechnology company developing bacteriophage (phage) therapeutics for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). They describe how their novel approach utilizes targeted viruses to eliminate UTI-causing bacteria, without harming the microbiome. You’ll hear how Phiogen’s science tackles the most challenging cases, including chronic and antibiotic-resistant UTIs, and why they’re inviting patien...

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Episodes (20/22)

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

Phage Therapy for Chronic UTI | Amanda Burkhart & Dr. Mayukh Das with Live UTI Free (LUF)

In this episode, host Melissa Kramer speaks with Amanda Burkardt and Dr. Mayukh Das from Phiogen, a biotechnology company developing bacteriophage (phage) therapeutics for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). They describe how their novel approach utilizes targeted viruses to eliminate UTI-causing bacteria, without harming the microbiome. You’ll hear how Phiogen’s science tackles the most challenging cases, including chronic and antibiotic-resistant UTIs, and why they’re inviting patien...

1 week ago

46 minutes

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

Recurrent UTI & Pelvic Health Explained | Dr. Lindsay Burnett with Live UTI Free (LUF)

In this episode of the Live UTI Free Podcast, Melissa speaks with Dr. Lindsay Burnett, a physician-scientist in urogynecology, about the complex relationship between pelvic floor disorders, the urinary microbiome, and recurrent UTI symptoms. Dr. Burnett draws from her clinical and research experience to unpack the often misunderstood differences between acute, recurrent, and chronic UTIs. She also explains how urinary symptoms can be influenced by prolapse, incontinence, urethral sensitivity,...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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

How DNA Sequencing Targets Hidden UTI Causes | Dr. Nick Parkinson with Live UTI Free

In this episode of the LUF podcast, host Melissa Kramer sits down with Dr. Nick Parkinson, Scientific Director at the UK-based Systems Biology Laboratory. Driven by a personal experience with her young daughter’s recurring, culture-negative UTIs, Dr. Parkinson’s team developed a groundbreaking DNA‑based test that bypasses traditional culture and PCR methods. Using nanopore sequencing, they analyze urine and vaginal samples directly, identifying bacteria, yeasts, viruses, plasmids, and phages ...

1 month ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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

How to Share Your UTI Story for Better Care | Dr. Carley Akehurst with Live UTI Free (LUF)

Guest host Jess Price, Patient Involvement Advisor at Live UTI Free, sits down with naturopathic doctor Carley Akehurst to unpack a powerful new resource for chronic UTI patients: the My UTI History Form. As a chronic UTI patient herself, Jess brings the lived experience perspective to this conversation, asking the questions many patients wish they had the confidence or clarity to ask in the clinic. Together, she and Dr. Akehurst explore how this patient-developed form can transform clinical ...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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

Understanding UTI Testing Options | Dr. Nicholas Sanford with Live UTI Free (LUF)

Host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Nicholas Sanford, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Assistant Laboratory Director at MicroGenDX, to explore how advanced molecular testing is transforming the landscape of UTI diagnosis. If you’ve ever had UTI symptoms but were told your test was “negative,” this episode explains why standard tests like dipsticks and cultures often miss infections—and what other options are available. Dr. Sanford shares how MicroGenDX’s qPCR + NGS testing approach offers...

2 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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

Nutrition for Chronic UTI | Beverley Sarstedt with Live UTI Free (LUF)

Host Melissa Kramer interviews UK-based nutritional therapist Beverley Sarstedt on the role of nutrition, gut health, and individualized care in the recovery from chronic and recurrent UTIs. Beverley shares her journey from personal health crisis to clinical practice, and how working alongside chronic UTI experts, such as Ruth Kriz and Dr. Jessica Drummond, has shaped her approach. This episode explores the complexities of food sensitivities, microbiome health, histamine overload, and long-te...

3 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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

Endometriosis and Urinary Symptoms | Dr. Shaheen Khazali with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 diagnosis. Dr. Khazali also shares current thinking on diagno...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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

Hiprex for UTI Prevention & Treatment | Dr. Catriona Anderson with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 and bacteriostatic, and why it stands out as a non-antibiotic o...

3 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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

Bladder Fulguration for Chronic UTI | Dr. Philippe Zimmern with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 bladder wall to explaining why some infections return despite anti...

4 months ago

55 minutes

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

UTI & Naturopathic Solutions | Dr. Ashley Girard with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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, the importance of addressing inflammation, and how individuali...

4 months ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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

Why UTIs Return: Immune System Insights | Dr. Soman Abraham with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 bladder tissue. This discussion introduces a promising vaccin...

5 months ago

39 minutes

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

Non-Infection Bladder Symptoms | Dr. Brianne Grogan with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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, incomplete bladder emptying, and discomfort during urination. Togeth...

5 months ago

56 minutes

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

Bladder Instillations for Chronic UTI | Dr. Sachin Malde with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 the science behind intravesical therapy, outlining antibiotic...

6 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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

Pelvic Floor & UTI Connection | Alina Filipe with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 better the anatomy that affects your bladder health, this e...

6 months ago

1 hour 16 minutes

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

UTI Testing Failures | Dr. Michael Hsieh with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 causes of persistent urinary symptoms, and innovative, science-bac...

6 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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

Mind-Body Connection in UTI Recovery | Dr. Sula Windgassen with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 mind-body connection in chronic illness, especially in those nav...

6 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

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

Decoding UTI Symptoms | Dr. Stewart Bundrick with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 recurrent UTIs or have been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis (IC...

6 months ago

49 minutes

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

Breaking the Chronic UTI Cycle | Dr. Angelish Kumar with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 you determine whether your symptoms stem from an ongoing infection o...

7 months ago

34 minutes

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

Negative Tests with UTI Symptoms | Dr. Angelish Kumar with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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, misdiagnoses, or ongoing urinary symptoms that don’t align with convent...

7 months ago

29 minutes

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

UTI Flares & Treatment Success | Prof. Malone-Lee with Live UTI Free (LUF)

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 symptoms may fluctuate and how a science-backed approach can dramatic...

7 months ago

13 minutes