In this powerful two-part episode, one of our most requested guests, Dr. Basma Faris, returns for a deep, no-BS conversation on hormone health — with a sharp focus on the realities of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Dr. Faris has been at the forefront of a highly personalized, patient-centered approach to PCOS management, recognizing that no two women experience — or treat — PCOS the same way.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, suspect something is off, or simply want to understand your body better, this episode is for you. Dr. Faris breaks down why PCOS is so complex, why finding a single “root cause” is often impossible, and what actually matters when it comes to personalized strategies that help women feel and function their best. This is practical, nuanced, and rooted in real clinical experience — not quick fixes or oversimplified advice.

Beyond PCOS, Cat and Dr. Faris explore what it means to reverse-engineer your health, unpack menopause (including our shared enthusiasm for vaginal estrogen), and examine how everyday environmental exposures — from fragrance and household products to microplastics and chemicals in our clothing — quietly influence hormone health.

Informative, honest, and deeply empowering, this conversation will change the way you think about your hormones — and your health — at every stage of life.

Make sure you are subscribed to Off With Your Coat, and listen in for part II next week!

Connect with Dr. Basma Faris:

IG: @drbasmafaris, @PCOS_telemedicine

TikTok: @drbasmafaris

Today’s episode is a powerful and heartfelt conversation with Bridgett Burrick Brown, founder of the Beyond Beauty Project. Bridgett is a former model, advocate, and changemaker who’s redefining what beauty really means—especially for women navigating body image, health challenges, and self-worth in a comparison-driven world.

The discussion focuses on self-advocacy, healing and navigating the complexities of body image. Bridgett opens up about the modeling industry, loss, health challenges, and the road that led her to build the mission-driven platform, Beyond Beauty Project.

The episode provides practical tips for body confidence, daily habits to shift your mindset (Dear Body journaling), why we should be questioning our environments, the impact of AI on body image and beauty, the power behind blending traditional and natural medicine, and how we can empower the next generation to see themselves beyond the surface.

This episode is honest, grounding, and deeply encouraging—and we’re so excited for you to listen.

Connect with Bridgett, learn more about Beyond Beauty Project, and join the community on IG @beyond.beauty.project

Grab a Dear Body Journal and start connecting with your body. Enjoy!

In this episode, host Cat Duff welcomes Ioanna Diamantidou, a former world-champion gymnast turned wellness founder. Ionna delves into how her elite athletic background fundamentally shaped her holistic philosophy on Pilates, weight-training, nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being.

Ioanna offers such a unique and refreshingly honest perspective on women’s health– having left home at age 13 to join the Greek National Gymnastics Team, she candidly shares personal stories of both positive experiences and struggles, detailing how they shaped her relationship with food, approach to movement, and lifestyle choices. Ultimately, this journey created a practical roadmap for teaching others how to nurture their bodies.

The conversation covers a wide range of essential topics, including the Pilates vs. weight-training debate, managing the "expected" stresses placed on women, transforming information into sustainable habits (and the challenge of implementation), the growing discussion around GLP-1s and "food noise," practical tips for group exercise classes, and establishing a foundational approach to movement.

Follow along with Ioanna:

IG: Here and Here

Tik Tok: @ioanna_diamantidou

For a holistic, individualized approach to wellness, be sure to check out Ioanna’s programs at Core Class by Ioanna. Think science-backed, rooted in movement, and led with empathy and passion!

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