Meet Your Body
Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates and movement teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant, MSPT, 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 cover topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will bring education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies, expert guests, personal experiences and hope 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
My Journey with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
In this episode, Jessica shares her personal journey with pelvic floor health, focusing on her experience with prolapse, the impact of pregnancy and childbirth, and the importance of seeking professional help. She discusses her surgery, recovery, and the ongoing management of her pelvic floor health six years after surgical repair. Jessica emphasizes the need for empowerment through movement and exercise, encouraging listeners not to let fear dictate their physical activity.
This episode is for anyone dealing with pelvic floor dysfunction. It will offer a glimpse into the story of someone who has been there and will also give actionable steps to take in order to feel comfortable in your body.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
⚫︎ Free prolapse resource guide: https://jessicavalant.com/prolapse-safe-exercise-program
⚫︎ Four Week Prolapse Workout Plan: https://payhip.com/b/04F6H
⚫︎ Prolapse podcast series: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000627755982
⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com
⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited
⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast
⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pelvic Floor Health
01:27 Jessica's Personal Journey with Prolapse
05:20 Understanding Prolapse and Its Impact
10:25 Seeking Professional Help: Urogynecologist Insights
11:51 Surgical Options and Recovery
15:50 Life After Surgery: Managing Pelvic Floor Health
20:01 Empowerment Through Movement and Exercise
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.