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.
Meet Your Body
Better Sleep - Why You Need It and How To Get It
A good night's sleep is one of the most important things our body needs for health, immune system, energy, brain function, hormones and mood. Yet in our hustle culture and midlife bodies, sleep can feel extremely hard to come by.
In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses everything you need to know about getting better sleep. You'll first learn why sleep and rest is so important and should be prioritized for our health. You'll then hear the top six areas in which to focus in order to improve your sleep at night. You'll be given specific tips and tools in order to help you make a plan to improve your sleep at night!
From when to eat at night, to why exercise matters to much to a few extra tools to help calm your nervous system, this episode will give you everything you need to start finding some zzzz's at night.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
⚫︎ Vagus Nerve Massage video: https://youtu.be/oJh79kcR5Tg
⚫︎ Stretch Routine for Better Sleep: https://youtu.be/sdl7om-ybrs
⚫︎ Weighted blanket: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CR14YJ23/?tag=jessicavala03-20
⚫︎ PEMF mat by Bon Charge (use code JESSICAPILATES for 15% off): https://boncharge.com/products/infrared-pemf-mat
⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast
⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com
⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited
⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates
⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp
Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.