In this episode, host Cat Duff welcomes Ionna 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 Ionna. 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:

Institute for Pelvic Health

IG: @pelvicfloornp

Tik Tok: @pelvichealthsupport

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