In Part 2 of our eye-opening conversation with Dr. Basma Faris, we go deeper into what it really takes to manage PCOS — without shame, confusion, or gaslighting.

Dr. Faris breaks down the free foundational factors that matter most for long-term health, why PCOS is so often missed or misdiagnosed, and how women can better advocate for themselves in a healthcare system that isn’t always built to listen.

We cut through the noise on diet trends, supplements, medications, and birth control — separating what’s viral from what’s evidence-based — and explore a mindset shift around how we invest in our health and the care we deserve.

In this episode, we cover:

• The dangers of undiagnosed PCOS

• Tests and tools to advocate for when seeking a diagnosis

• Carbs, fasting, protein — what actually helps (and what doesn’t)

• The impact of alcohol and sugar on PCOS

• Birth control for PCOS management — pros, cons, and alternatives

• Supplements for PCOS: what works and why

• The role of GLP-1 medications (and important watch-outs if you’re trying to get pregnant)

• Navigating healthcare systems and insurance for PCOS treatment

This episode is honest, practical, and empowering — because no one should be suffering in silence.

🎧 Listen, rate, review, and share with anyone who needs this conversation.

Make sure you’re subscribed to Off With Your Coat, and connect with Dr. Basma Faris:

• Instagram: @drbasmafaris, @PCOS_telemedicine

• TikTok: @drbasmafaris

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!