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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

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47:03

Survivorship, HRT and Support for the Cancer...

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2025/06/11

Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, yet the support they receive when it comes to longterm care and quality of life can be lacking. In this powerful and informative episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. They discuss: - The importance of survivorship and improving the longterm quality of life for cancer survivors - How to feel supported by your team of doctors - The cu...

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54:56

Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi

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2025/06/04

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi and Jessica discuss everything you need to know when it comes to hormone replacement therapy so you can make informed choices for yourself and your body. You will learn: - The specifics around the hormones and delivery methods involved with HRT - Why HRT can be so important to our health as aging women - The exact tests to request from your doctor and the questions to ask in order to find out if HRT is right for you - The details arou...

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31:24

How I Prioritize In Different Seasons of Life

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2025/05/28

It can be hard to know how to adjust your schedule and to do list in different seasons of life. Whether it's a change of activities, job duties, caretaker responsibilities, kids' schooling or a medical issue, we all face times where we are forced to look at our priorities and figure out how to "get it all done". In today's newest episode, Jessica discusses how she uses her value "buckets" as a guidepost for adjusting her schedule as needed in different seasons of life. By knowing what her mai...

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39:39

My Life With Hypermobility

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2025/05/22

Hypermobility affects up to 30% of women, yet it is a misunderstood and oftentimes overlooked diagnosis. It can play a role in joint pain, muscle pain, exercise, anxiety, endometriosis, prolapse, dizziness and so much more. In today's episode, Jessica shares both the facts and science behind hypermobility, as well as her own journey since discovering she is on the spectrum and deals with hypermobility in her own body. You'll learn: - The exact definition of hypermobility (it's not just ...

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31:39

How To Build Muscle Strength

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2025/05/14

Muscle strength is vital for us to stay strong, functional and independent as we age. Unfortunately, our muscle mass starts to decrease in our 30's and that loss increases exponentially as we go through the perimenopause and menopausal transitions. Luckily there are ways we can build muscle strength and muscle mass even through the aging process! In this episode, Jessica talks about four specific ways you can adjust your workout in order to specifically focus on muscle strength. She will addr...

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43:59

Taboo Topics with Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Alicia...

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2025/05/07

Pain with sex. Constipation. Incontinence. These are extremely common issues for women and yet aren't talked about enough! In today's Meet Your Body episode, we are learning all about the important topics around pelvic floor health and how you can feel empowered in this area of your health. In this amazing interview with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, we discuss general topics such as the importance of your pelvic floor and what to expect from pelvic floor physical...

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45:38

My Daily Schedule as a Physical Therapist, Business...

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2025/04/30

Do you ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for those you follow online? Today Jessica pulls back the curtain to tell you exactly what her daily schedule includes! You'll learn how she prioritizes the categories of her daily to do list, whether she gets up early for a specific morning routine, the areas she wishes she could put more attention towards and how she plans her workouts. Instead of giving advice for a "perfect" daily schedule, this is an episode that allows you to peek int...

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51:13

Infertility, Hormones and Support with Dr. Lora...

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2025/04/23

Infertility, miscarriage and reproductive issues can lead to frustration and fear for women around the globe. Today's podcast episode offers education, information and support to anyone navigating their own fertility or aging journey. Dr. Lora Shahine is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist and she brings her mission of being a trustworthy resource and voice in the area of women's health to the podcast today. Dr. Shahine and Jessica discuss how hormones change as we...

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42:49

My IVF Story

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2025/04/16

Jessica's own infertility journey started in 2014 when trying to conceive with her second baby. She was thrown into a world of doctors, surgeries, nutrition, research and - ultimately - IVF in her path to ultimately conceive and give birth to her son in 2017. In today's episode, Jessica candidly shares her own experience with secondary infertility and IVF. You'll learn how she was ultimately told IVF was her only option, tools she used to nourish herself during this hard time, how she chose h...

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36:30

Endometriosis, Hormones and Aging

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2025/04/09

Women diagnosed with endometriosis aren't typically informed of what changes occur with their symptoms as they enter the perimenopause and menopause transition in midlife. In today's episode, Jessica discusses what aging women can expect when it comes to the implications of endometriosis. You'll learn: ⚫︎ Jessica's own experience with her endometriosis symptoms as she entered perimenopause ⚫︎ What perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen changes can do to endometriosis symptoms ⚫︎ HRT and endom...

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22:23

Weighted Walking Vests - Should you be using one?

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2025/04/02

Weighted walking vests are extremely popular right now, especially for perimenopausal and post menopausal women looking at options for strength and bone health. But what exactly is a weighted vest and what does it do? In today's episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica discusses everything you need to know about weighted vests. You'll learn: - What a weighted vest is - How to chose the right one for you - How to incorporate it into your workout routine -...

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34:59

Better Sleep - Why You Need It and How To Get It

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2025/03/26

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 ord...

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51:14

Body Connection with Dr. Hillary McBride

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2025/03/19

What if you saw your body as a someONE instead of a someTHING? What if you had strategies to remove stuck trauma in your body and feel more at home in your body? What if you were able to use connection and community to find even more empowerment and joy in your body? These are just a few of the powerful and important questions we address in our interview with Dr. Hillary McBride. Dr. McBride is an expert in embodiment and is one of our most trusted teachers when it comes to reconnecting to ou...

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36:49

My One Year Mastectomy Update

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2025/03/12

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: - How her movement and strength is at this point - Her recent fat grafting surgery and whether she would do it again - The importance of looking to other women during this journey - And more This is a helpful and compassionate episode for anyone who themselves is wal...

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25:53

Exercise, Sex and Healing After Hysterectomy (Best Of)

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2025/03/05

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 hysterectomy series, we are talking about everything you need to know after your hysterectomy surgery. We will discuss what you can expect after surgery, the healing and recovery process, sex after hysterectomy and how to move and exercise after your surgery. Jessica wi...

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23:54

What To Know Before Your Hysterectomy (Best Of)

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2025/02/19

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 hysterectomy series, we will discuss everything you should know before your hysterectomy surgery. This will include the important questions to ask your doctor, the medical terminology that you'll want to become familiar with as it applies to a hysterectomy and some step...

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26:37

Tips for Less Frequent Urination - How To Pee Less!...

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2025/02/12

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 her own story with frequent urination and the three top tips you need in order to urinate less frequently throughout the day and night. Learn why the "just in case" pee is such a bad habit and the importance of exercising your pelvic floor. This episode...

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36:17

Stress, Anxiety and The Power of Movement (Best Of)

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2025/02/05

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 strategies we can start applying in our lives right now to help! In this episode, Jessica talks about the difference between stress and anxiety, her first panic attack, the importance of completing the stress cycle and how movement and exercise play key f...

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38:20

Ep. 75 - My Beginner Experience - Fear, Falling and...

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2025/01/29

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 story of being a beginner - in skiing.She explains her complicated past on the slopes, which led to fear and a little anxiety when it comes to skiing and snowboarding. She then talks through why she is trying it again and how it went on her recent first time b...

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36:42

Ep. 74 - Best Tips for Beginners in Fitness

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2025/01/15

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- Red flags to watch out for in other instructors and classes- Avoiding all or nothing mentality- How to successfully fit a workout into your lifeand more!If you want to feel encouraged, empowered and supported on your beginner fitness journey, this is the episode for y...

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