Off With Your Coat

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Off With Your Coat is a refreshingly new women's health podcast, hosted by gen-well Founder & CEO, Cat Duff. Because women deserve more than one point of view, this show strips away the hierarchy and cuts through the wellness noise. With raw, honest, and sometimes cheeky episodes, Cat brings together doctors, natural medicine practitioners, and founders to share not just their credentials, but their real perspectives as women. The goal? To rebuild trust, spark dialogue (think east meets west), and empower women to make informed health decisions.

  1. 6d ago

    What You Didn’t Know You Needed in a Trainer: Strength, Trauma & Body Trust with Danielle Bartlett (Part 2)

    You don’t have to walk into the gym knowing exactly what you’re doing. But where do you start—and how do you build the confidence to keep going? In Part 2, Cat Duff welcomes back Danielle “Coach Dannie” Bartlett, a trauma-informed strength coach, military veteran, competitive powerlifter, and overall incredible human. After sharing her personal story in Part 1, Danielle gets practical: navigating gym intimidation, starting without a personal trainer, and understanding when—and how—to challenge yourself. Together, she and Cat unpack common fears about lifting and explore the role of strength training in supporting the body during GLP-1 use. They also go deeper into what trauma-informed coaching looks like. Danielle shares how choice, communication, and attention to your body’s signals shape her approach—and what to ask a coach before putting your trust in them. Whether you’re picking up weights for the first time or finding your way back, this conversation is an invitation to get curious about your body and what it can do. In Part 2, we cover: Moving past gym fears: Unpacking concerns about “bulking up,” injury, and feeling out of place.Starting simply: Danielle’s approach to beginner workouts, using machines, and finding support without a personal coach.Building your challenge over time: What progressive overload means, including changes to weight, repetitions, sets, and tempo.Strength training and GLP-1s: A conversation about muscle preservation, fueling, and strength during weight loss.Training with body trust: How trauma-informed coaching makes room for autonomy, check-ins, and adapting a session to the person.Finding the right coach: Questions to ask about training, qualifications, and how they respond when a client feels overwhelmed.Plus, Danielle shares when she feels strongest, what she hopes to pass on to her son, and why The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel is on her reading list. Meet Coach DannieDanielle Bartlett helps women build physical strength and develop a more confident, connected relationship with their bodies. Her coaching brings together her experience as a military veteran, competitive powerlifter, and trauma-informed strength coach. Connect with DanielleInstagram: @coach_dannieLearn about her training approach and coaching options. Keep listeningMissed Part 1? Go back for Danielle’s story of foster care, military service, motherhood, and finding her way back to herself through lifting. Follow Off With Your Coat for more honest conversations about our bodies, and join Cat and the gen-well community on Instagram @genwellofficial.

  2. Oct 8

    More Than Muscle: Strength, Survival & Feeling Safe in Your Body with Danielle Bartlett (Part 1)

    What does it mean to feel strong and safe in your own body? In the first of this two-part conversation, Cat Duff sits down with Danielle Bartlett—a trauma-informed strength coach, military veteran, and competitive powerlifter whose story deserves your time.  Danielle speaks bravely and candidly about growing up in foster care, serving in Iraq, and living with PTSD. She shares how lifting became part of her healing and helped her reconnect with her body, alongside the grief, fertility challenges, and transitions that have shaped her experience of motherhood.  Together, Cat and Danielle explore why strength training deserves a place in women’s lives: building muscle, supporting bone health, and learning about the body that carries you through every season. They also talk about making room for yourself when life asks a lot of you—and discovering that you don’t have to feel strong to begin. Come for the conversation about why & how we should be lifting. Stay for Danielle’s honesty, perspective, and what it really means to be a freaking badass. In Part 1, we cover: Danielle’s childhood experiences and her path into military service Serving in Iraq and navigating being a woman in a combat environment The role lifting played in her personal recovery from PTSD Navigating grief, IVF, and motherhood Finding space for herself through martial arts and movement Why strength training matters for women’s bone health, muscle mass, and longevity Meet Coach Dannie Danielle Bartlett is a trauma-informed strength coach, military veteran, and competitive powerlifter with more than 13 years of coaching experience. She has helped hundreds of women build strength and develop a more confident, connected relationship with their bodies. Follow along and learn more about her training approach.   Keep listening Follow Off With Your Coat so you don’t miss Part 2, and join Cat and the gen-well community on Instagram @genwellofficial.

  3. Sep 18

    Bringing Humanity Back to Medicine: Trauma-Informed Care with Dr. Sadie Elisseou

    What does healthcare look like when safety, trust, and patient choice come first? Shouldn't this be our standard of care?! This conversation is paramount for patients AND providers. Cat Duff joins physician, medical educator, and trauma-informed care expert Dr. Sadie Elisseou to explore how our experiences shape the way we receive—and deliver—care. From gaps in postpartum education and advocating for bone-density testing to navigating sensitive exams, this conversation explores practical ways to help patients feel heard, respected, and supported. In this epsiode: Women’s health blind spots, postpartum education, and advocating for bone-density testing.Understanding trauma through the “Three Es”How trauma and systemic stress can intersect with clinician burnout.The six principles of trauma-informed care—and what they look like in everyday practice.Small changes in language, permission-seeking, and communication that can make medical exams feel safer.Patient advocacy, consent framework, and asking providers how they accommodate trauma-related needs. Resources mentioned: Dr. Sadie Elisseou’s website — speaking, consulting, and trauma-informed care education.Request for Trauma-Informed Care card — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.Also discussed: Glucose Revolution by Jessie Inchauspé and food-ordering strategies.Bone Density: Ask for a clinical hip-and-spine bone-density DEXA with an interpreted report —not just a fitness/body-composition scan. Get a copy of your full report and review it with your care team, including which score is appropriate for you. Connect with gen-well: Follow @genwellofficial for more conversations about women’s health. Subscribe to Off With Your Coat wherever you listen, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who deserves to feel more empowered in their care.

  4. Sep 1

    Enough with the Kegels! Power, Pleasure & the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas

    What if your pelvic floor is tight—not weak? And what if Kegels are actually making your symptoms worse? Cat Duff sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, founder of The Pelvic Dance Floor and author of Power to the Pelvis, for a candid conversation about pelvic health, pain, sex, constipation, bladder issues, and the myths we’ve been taught about our bodies (PS you may want to stop squatting when you pee...we'll explain.) In this episode: Why pelvic floor care should be preventative—not just postpartumThe pelvic floor order of operations-- you probably didn't know your pelvic floor was tied to all of these things in your body....Why athletes and dancers can have an overworked, tight pelvic floorHow stress, breathing, and the nervous system affect pelvic tensionWhy Kegels aren’t a one-size-fits-all solutionThe truth about C-sections and pelvic floor healthWhy hovering over public toilets can prevent proper pelvic floor relaxationWhat actually happens during pelvic floor physical therapy Dr. Jeffrey-Thomas breaks down pelvic anatomy in a way that’s practical, empowering, and refreshingly taboo-free! Connect Further:Instagram & TikTok: @thepelvicdancefloorWebsite: thepelvicdancefloor.comBook: Power to the Pelvis: How to Heal Your Pelvic Floor gen-well & more from Off With Your Coat: @genwellofficial

  5. Aug 13

    Everything I Wish I Knew About My Health In My 20s: Lessons From The First 40 Episodes

    After nearly 40 conversations with doctors, researchers, Eastern and Western medicine practitioners and women changing the conversation around women’s health, I’m sharing the lessons that have actually changed how I take care of myself. In this solo episode, I get personal about my health after weaning my two-year-old—and unpack what I’ve learned about preventative care, hormones, periods, postpartum, perimenopause, relationships and the wellness trends actually worth paying attention to. We chat why the basics still beat the biohacks: sleep, real food, strength and movement, and practical tips on how to become the CEO of your own health. Make sure you are subscribed to Off With Your Coat, and follow along for brand updates at @genwellofficial on IG.

  6. Aug 6

    Beyond the Lindsay Clancy Headlines: Separating Fact from Fear About Postpartum Mental Health with Dr. Nikki Pensak

    The Lindsay Clancy trial has brought postpartum mental health into the national spotlight. But alongside the headlines have come fear, misinformation, and confusion. This episode isn't about speculating on the case. It's about shining a light on postpartum mental illness—the signs, the symptoms, the misinformation, and what every woman and family deserves to know. Because postpartum mental health exists on a spectrum, and the earlier we recognize when something isn't right, the better chance we have to help. In this episode, Cat sits down with clinical psychologist and perinatal mental health expert Dr. Nikki Pensak to separate fact from fear and unpack postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, bipolar disorder, and postpartum psychosis. Together, they discuss the signs and symptoms every woman and partner should know, the role of sleep, medication, and proactive mental healthcare, how to distinguish intrusive thoughts from psychiatric emergencies, and why early intervention can save lives. In this episode: Postpartum psychosis vs. postpartum depression, anxiety & OCD Bipolar disorder and postpartum mental health The postpartum brain and matrescence Intrusive thoughts vs. psychosis SSRIs during pregnancy and postpartum Warning signs, risk factors, and prevention Building your postpartum mental healthcare team What every new mom, partner, and family should know Because postpartum mental illness is treatable, and no woman should have to navigate it alone. Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or a diagnosis. While the Lindsay Clancy case provides context for this conversation, our discussion reflects general education about postpartum mental health and should not be interpreted as commentary on any individual's diagnosis, treatment, or care. If you or someone you love is struggling, please seek care from a qualified healthcare professional. Resources to Note: - Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine: 1-833-943-5746 - Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - PSI's provider directory (postpartum.net) for finding perinatal-trained clinicians Connect with Dr. Nikki Pensak: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Grab a copy of her book Ratted: How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain

  7. Jul 23

    Why the Hormone Conversation Has Lost the Plot | A New Era of Hormone Testing with Marina Pavlovic Rivas

    We've all been told to "balance our hormones." But the truth is, balancing your hormones isn't actually a thing. Hormones are meant to fluctuate. They're dynamic by design. So how can we understand something that's constantly changing if we're only measuring it once? This week on Off With Your Coat, I sit down with Marina Pavlovic Rivas—data scientist, founder of Eli Health, and one of the women working to transform how we understand hormones. After recognizing that traditional lab testing offers only a snapshot in time, Marina set out to build technology that gives women a more continuous picture of what's happening inside their bodies. Together, we unpack one of the most misunderstood hormones on social media: cortisol. Is it really the villain it's made out to be? How does it influence fertility, metabolism, sleep, stress, aging, and longevity? And what can hormone data actually tell us about our health? We also explore why women have historically been underserved by medical research, how AI and continuous hormone monitoring may reshape the future of personalized medicine, and why better data—not more wellness trends—is what women truly need. This conversation isn't about "fixing" your hormones. It's about understanding them. In this episode: Why "balancing your hormones" isn't actually a thing The truth about cortisol—and why it's been misunderstood Why one hormone test rarely tells the full story How lifestyle shapes your hormonal rhythms The future of women's health: AI, continuous hormone monitoring, and personalized care Why women deserve research designed for women's bodies How better data leads to better health decisions Connect with Marina & Eli Health: LinkedIn Instagram Eli Health

  8. Jul 11

    Why Couples Therapy Isn't A Last Resort with Barbara Steele Martin

    Okay, can we remove the stigma of couples therapy & stop treating it like it's the beginning of the end? One of the biggest myths about therapy is that you only go when your relationship is falling apart. But what if we viewed it the same way we view preventative healthcare—a tool to strengthen what's already there before life inevitably gets messy? Because here's the truth: nobody teaches us how to communicate, navigate conflict, or stay connected through the biggest transitions of life—yet our relationships are one of the strongest predictors of our health and happiness.  In this episode of Off With Your Coat, Cat sits down with psychotherapist and couples coach Barbara Steele Martin to explore what really makes relationships last. From postpartum and perimenopause to fertility struggles, empty nesting, and everything in between, they unpack the communication tools, emotional patterns, and daily rituals that help couples stay connected—not just when things are hard, but long before they get there. Whether you're newly married, deep in the trenches of parenting, navigating hormonal changes, or simply want to become a better partner, this conversation is a reminder that healthy relationships aren't found—they're built. In This Episode Why are millennials obsessed with Off Campus and what that says about how we view our own relationship needs. Why relationships often struggle during major life transitions like postpartum and perimenopause—and what to do about it The rise of "gray divorce" and why couples quietly grow apart The difference between psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists—and when to see each Why overfunctioning can quietly damage a relationship Navigating infertility, miscarriage, and grief as a team Rebuilding intimacy during the postpartum years Small daily rituals that create lasting connection Learn more about Barbara's couples coaching, women's lunch groups, and educational programs focused on relationships, menopause, and emotional well-being. Website Instagram This Episode is Sponsored By Fleurish Design Studios One thing we don't talk about enough is how our environment influences how we connect. For our very first femme. supper, we wanted women to walk into a space that immediately felt warm, welcoming, and beautiful. Thanks to Fleurish Design Studios, that's exactly what happened. Their event design & florals set the tone for an evening of honest conversation and meaningful connection—because sometimes it's the thoughtful details that make people feel most at home. Follow @fleurishdesignstudios for inspiration, and connect with their team to bring your next event to life. Subscribe to Off With Your Coat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.

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Off With Your Coat is a refreshingly new women's health podcast, hosted by gen-well Founder & CEO, Cat Duff. Because women deserve more than one point of view, this show strips away the hierarchy and cuts through the wellness noise. With raw, honest, and sometimes cheeky episodes, Cat brings together doctors, natural medicine practitioners, and founders to share not just their credentials, but their real perspectives as women. The goal? To rebuild trust, spark dialogue (think east meets west), and empower women to make informed health decisions.

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  • Creator
    gen-well
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © gen-well
  • Show Website
    Off With Your Coat