Meet Your Body
Join physical therapist, Pilates Teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant as she brings her signature combination of hope, science based research and a little fun to the world of movement and women’s health. The Meet Your Body Podcast will address the fear, confusion and loneliness that can oftentimes be associated with our bodies. We will use education, uplifting stories, actionable strategies and compassion to address things like 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 finding strength and joy in your own body.
Episodes
73 episodes
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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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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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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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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Episode 69
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ep. 55 - Alabama court case, IVF and the implications for families
While Jessica typically doesn't talk about current events, she is making an exception today to discuss the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision surrounding IVF. In this episode, Jessica explains the details surrounding this case a...
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Ep. 54 - The First Month After My Mastectomy
Four weeks ago, Jessica had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this very personal and vulnerable episode, Jessica talks through what her experience has been like after her surgery. She discusse...
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Ep. 53 - How to Prepare for Surgery
Having surgery can be a major life event. If it's something you need to go through at any point, it's important to know how to prepare so you can set yourself up for the best possible outcomes.In today's episode, Jessica talks you throu...
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Ep. 52 - Setting Goals For The New Year
It's the new year, which means everyone is talking about resolutions and goal setting. In today's episode, Jessica talks to you about her personal process for setting goals in the new year. She'll discuss:The scientific value of set...
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Ep. 51 - Back to the Beginning
It's common to feel discouraged when it seems we are "back at the beginning".Whether it's an injury, change in job status, relationship or other unforeseen bump in the road, it's easy to have a sense of defeat that we have to start over...
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Ep. 50 - My Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Two weeks ago Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer.In this raw and real episode, she tells you how the diagnosis came about and what the first two weeks have been like. She also touches on what her current treatment recommendation i...
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Ep. 49 - LIMITING THOUGHTS SERIES! - Healing Is Not Linear
In the final episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica talks about the importance of knowing that healing is not linear.It's easy to get stuck in the thought pattern that there is a clear finish line to our health and wellness. W...
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Ep. 48 - LIMITING THOUGHTS SERIES! - Your Body As The Enemy
In the third episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica discusses the need to let go of the false idea that your body is the enemy.Society sets us up to believe we are many different parts and that our minds and our bodies are sep...
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