Meet Your Body
Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates Teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant as she brings her signature combination of expertise, science based research and compassion to the world of women's health and aging. The Meet Your Body Podcast will topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will use education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies and compassion to address things like perimenopause and menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, the aging process, exercise, how to advocate for yourself and more. Join us as Jessica shares her own journey with these issues and ultimately provides a guide for aging and living as an empowered and strong woman.
Episodes
81 episodes
My One Year Mastectomy Update
Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over a year ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your Body, she shares candidly about her journey to this point. Jessica discusses:- ...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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36:49
Exercise, Sex and Healing After Hysterectomy (Best Of)
Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in the United States. Yet, there is very little information available about how to prepare for and optimally heal from a hysterectomy. In the second episode of our hysterectom...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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25:53
What To Know Before Your Hysterectomy (Best Of)
Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in the United States. Yet, there is very little information available about how to prepare for and optimally heal from a hysterectomy. In this first episode of our hysterectom...
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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23:54
Tips for Less Frequent Urination - How To Pee Less! (Best Of)
Do you find yourself always looking for a bathroom? Do you do the "just in case" pee every time you leave the house? Do you wake up multiple times a night to urinate? This episode of Meet Your Body is for you! Today Jessica shares h...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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26:37
Stress, Anxiety and The Power of Movement (Best Of)
Stress and anxiety are a large part of our lives in this day and age. The problem is, chronic stress and anxiety can both cause disastrous longterm health issues if we don't address them. The good news is that there are tools and st...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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36:17
Ep. 75 - My Beginner Experience - Fear, Falling and Getting Back Up
This month we have been talking all about being a beginner in fitness, including how to feel supported, how to truly feel motivated and more.In today's episode, Jessica rounds out our series on being a beginner by telling her own recent...
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Ep. 74 - Best Tips for Beginners in Fitness
It's time to celebrate being a beginner in fitness!In today's episode, Jessica talks about her top tips for being a beginner in fitness. She discusses:- How we all flow in and out of being a beginner at different points in live-...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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36:42
Ep. 73 - Motivation and Consistency in Fitness
Motivation and consistency are two very important factors when it comes to fitness and longterm health.Unfortunately, those concepts are also laced with discouragement, guilt and shame when they are hard to achieve.In today's po...
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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33:26
Ep. 72 - What to Expect When You Have Surgery
Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four ty...
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34:37
Ep. 71 - Exercise for Aging Women Part 2
Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four ty...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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27:47
Ep. 70 - Exercise for Aging Women
We all know how important exercise is for our overall health. What you may not know is exactly what type of exercise is the most valuable as we age!Our bodies go through changes starting at the age of 30 that affect our bones, muscles, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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37:52
Ep. 69 - You Don't Have to Run To Be Healthy
There is a common statement among some online fitness influencers right now saying that you aren't healthy if you can't run a mile without stopping.Jessica is here today to debunk that myth!In today's episode, Jessica discussed ...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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32:53
Ep. 68 - How I'm Dealing With Stress Right Now
In this personal episode, Jessica talks about what she's doing right now to deal with the stress and anxiety she's feeling around world events. We know that chronic stress and anxiety can have a detrimental affect on our health in gener...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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26:52
Ep. 67 - All About Posture
Be ready to unlearn and relearn everything you thought you knew about posture!Most people think of sayings such as "stand up straight!" and "don't slouch!" when they think of having better posture. The truth around posture is actually m...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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21:59
Ep. 66 - Muscle Recovery - The what, why and how of muscle recovery!
In the fitness world, we often talk about how to workout, when to workout, what muscles to workout and more. What we don't always address is the importance of muscle recovery!Muscle recovery is the healing and repair that happens in you...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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41:57
Ep. 65 - Organization and the Invisible Mental Load Women Carry
The Invisible Load is a term used to describe the immense unseen weight many women carry when it comes to managing a household, community, family, friends, job and more. This load can become overwhelming at times, leading to a heightened nervou...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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35:37
Ep. 64 - Exercise Motivation for Women in Their 40's
Motivation is an important topic when it comes to exercise and movement, but the same tools for motivation don't work for everyone!In today's episode, Jessica talks you through exercise motivation specifically for women in their 40's. S...
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Ep. 63 - Six Months After My Mastectomy
Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over six months ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your Body, she shares candidly about how she's doing physically and mentally right now.
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Season 4
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Episode 63
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36:14
Ep. 62 - Currently...
In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is catching you up on life lately!You'll hear what's happening currently, including...- Why she's so tired- How she feels about summer clothes in a new body since surgery- The ne...
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Season 3
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Episode 62
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29:07
Ep. 61 - My Food Story
One of the most common questions Jessica gets is "what do you eat every day?" In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is finally diving into her own experience with food!She talks about her history with food growing up and all the...
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Season 3
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Episode 61
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29:38
Ep. 60 - All About Hormones with Expert Ali Damron
Today we are so excited to bring you an interview with Ali Damron!Ali is a hormone expert and she specializes in helping people navigate various symptoms and seasons of life that occur when our hormones change. In today's podcast episod...
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Season 3
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Episode 60
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50:36
Ep. 59 - My Perimenopause Update - One Year Later
Jessica discovered her first perimenopause symptoms right around her 45th birthday. She committed to learning more about perimenopause and how to support her body during this confusing and often misunderstood time!In today's episode, Je...
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Season 3
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Episode 59
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26:12
Ep. 58 - My Full Breast Cancer Story and Q&A
Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2023 and had a bilateral mastectomy six weeks later. She is now twelve weeks out from her surgery and is here giving you the full story of her diagnosis, treatment, surgery and rehab...
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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57:01
Ep. 57 - People Pleasing - My experience, why it's harmful and how to stop
People pleasing is something many of us do in various aspects of our lives. What we don't always realize is the serious negative effects it can have on our sense of worth, our relationships and our outlook on life.In today's episode, Je...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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45:00
Ep. 56 - Life Lately and There Isn't Always A Reason
Welcome to season three of Meet Your Body!In today's episode, Jessica talks about her life lately. You'll get an update on her double mastectomy recovery and how she's doing both emotionally and physically. Jessica then tal...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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25:20