Building the Foundation for Strong Women with Ioanna Diamantidou

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 HereTik Tok: @ioanna_diamantidouFor 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!Subscribe to Off With Your Coat wherever you get your pods, and follow @genwellofficial to stay up to date on our women’s health conversations!