Off With Your Coat

About Off With Your Coat

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.

Publisher

gen-well

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Sept 2025

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   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 Dannie Danielle 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 Danielle Instagram: @coach_dannie (https://www.instagram.com/coach_dannie/) Learn about her training approach and coaching options (https://www.determinedbyd.com/about). Keep listening Missed 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 (https://www.instagram.com/genwellofficial/).

2. 

   8 Oct 2026

   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 (http://instagram.com/coach_dannie) and learn more about her training approach (https://www.determinedbyd.com/about). 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. 

   18 Sept 2026

   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 (https://www.sadie-elisseou.com/) — speaking, consulting, and trauma-informed care education. Request for Trauma-Informed Care card — Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (https://www.bidmc.org/-/media/files/beth-israel-org/centers-and-departments/social-work/center-for-violence-prevention-and-recovery/bidmc-cvpr-request-trauma-informed-care-card-042721.pdf). 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 (https://www.instagram.com/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.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

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