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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In this episode of Off With Your Coat, we sit down with Emmie Keefe, nutritionist and CEO & founder of the Healthy Emmie wellness platform. Emmie is an OG content creator, and is on a mission to simplify wellness through balanced living, mindful nutrition, and attainable (and sustainable) health habits.

Emmie shares her personal journey and insights into women's health, emphasizing the importance of self-talk and mindset when it comes to nutrition. I mean, do you ever think about how you speak to yourself? It can have a major impact on your overall well-being.

We discuss the impact of blood sugar regulation, meal timing, and the psychological factors that influence eating habits. Emmie addresses the role of social media in shaping health perceptions and offers perspective on pregnancy nutrition and essential nutrient supplementation.

The episode also dives into gut health, debunk common nutritional myths, and talk through the benefits of plant-based diets. There are even some recipe tips from the “sweet potato queen,” herself!

Check out Emmie’s free "plate builder" here and be sure to connect with her via the below:

App: healthyemmieapp.org

Website: healthyemmie.org

IG, YT, & TikTok: @healthyemmie

Well nobody ever taught us THAT! Said by Cat Duff to everything that Kathy Kates, NP shared in this epic conversation surrounding the pelvic floor. This is a PSA to send this episode to EVERY gal in your life (patient and/or clinician)!

Kathy Kates is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Pelvic Floor Expert, and Co-Founder of the Institute for Pelvic Health.

This extremely eye opening discussion helps us bridge the knowledge gap in pelvic health by diving into the 101 for the pelvic floor and it's relationship to sexual and hormone health.

You’ll learn the basics and function of your pelvic floor, when to get a baseline exam (hint: you’re already past due), and we get into it, including topics like:

• Why peeing when you sneeze is not normal and how it can be treated
• Why kegels aren’t it
• The right lube and a mistake that you might be making with sex/protection
• What to do if you can’t orgasm
• Your clitoral check-list (yup, that's right!)
• The incredible jaw/pelvic floor connection

And SO much more.

Patients and Clinicians can connect with Kathy Kates at:

Pelvic Floor Institute

IG: @pelvicfloornp

Tik Tok: @pelvichealthsupport

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Want to feel empowered through quality women’s health products and information? Do you know what’s in your period products (and every thing else), and what you need to be avoiding for better health?

In this episode, Cat Duff connects with Brooke Wanford, Co-Founder of ladibug, a new ecommerce platform, aptly nicknamed the “sephora” of women's health products– for every lifestage. I mean…think about how sad the feminine care aisle (er, corner) is in your local drugstore…pretty dismal, no? We are here for this upgrade.

Brooke and Cat delve into various aspects of women's health, discussing the importance of community (how cool is the "Ladibug Lounge?!"), what to avoid in, and the nuances of menstrual and feminine hygiene products (who knew?!), and the impact of social media on health perceptions.

They explore common myths and topics like swimming in tampons, toxic shock syndrome, and how the hell to use menstrual cups and discs.

The conversation also highlights how crucial it is for women to build supportive networks to swap stories and knowledge, in everything from HPV to fertility to gut health.. and everything in between.

Check out @ladibug.co on IG and Tik Tok, and visit ladibug.co for education, awareness, and a dignified shopping experience for women's health products.

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If you have been wanting to start easing your way into low-tox living, or are curious where (or why) to start..this episode is for you.

In this conversation with low-tox living practitioner and personal trainer, Kayla Rose, we unpack the importance of “clean” beauty, consumer awareness, the “toxic load,” and the challenges of navigating misleading “health-washing” (marketing) in products across home and personal care.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of reducing chemical exposure (hello, hormone health!), and creating a safe haven at home to recharge and reset your body–all with an accessible, low-stress, and sustainable approach. Think easy swaps, nuanced and balanced living, and a healthy skepticism along the way.

We even touch on the hot button topic of women’s strength-training/heavy lifting, why starting as early as possible has incredible life-long benefits, as well as what women are getting wrong in the process that can hinder their growth.

Subscribe to Off With Your Coat and comment what swaps you want to us to send through. Be sure to follow @genwellofficial so we can share the swaps, and you can catch up on what we're doing to help move women's health forward!

You can connect and learn more on low-tox living and women's strength-training with Kayla @kaylarose1220

Did you know that financial stress is a top driver of anxiety, affecting sleep, mental health, self-esteem, physical health, and relationships in women? Do you find yourself asking where all of your time is going? Are you feeling stuck, burnt out, or you simply want to optimize your life?

This week we are joined by Nicole Connery, Founder & CEO of The Wealth Designer. She serves as a financial strategist and lifestyle designer to help busy, high-achieving women invest in themselves, reclaim their time, and master their finances.

Nicole and Cat connect on habits that are holding us back from overall abundance, and how to break ourselves out of a scarcity mindset. They also dive into financial endurance, AI's role in time management, overcoming financial insecurities, and so much more.

You can find more on Nicole's work at https://www.thewealthdesigner.com/

and connect with her on IG @thewealthdesigner

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