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Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

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

Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Swings in Midlife

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/01/14

In this episode of Meet Your Body, host Jessica Valant explores the powerful connection between anxiety, depression, and the hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause. Blending personal experience with science-backed insight, Jessica unpacks why anxiety and mood changes often intensify during these transitional years—and why so many women feel caught off guard by it.Jessica shares her own journey through chronic stress and hormonal change, shedding light on how the nervous system is affected

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Connections - The Heartbreak All Around

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/01/09

While the first week of the new year should be one of hope and anticipation, instead we are facing another week of heartbreak, tragedy and fear in our country and communities.I continue to wrestle with how to walk the line of wanting to be informed and participate as a good citizen, while also needing to regulate my nervous system so I can be a good mom, keep myself healthy and serve others. I don't have the answers and I'm as exhausted as you with the pain and fear we are all drowning in

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47:02

How To Exercise After Surgery, Injury or Diagnosis

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/01/07

It can feel hard and confusing to start exercising again after a surgery, injury or diagnosis. Yet movement is vital in order to heal, return to function and gain strength in the activities you love. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist Jessica Valant discusses the nine steps you need to take in order to start movement and exercise after a surgery, injury or diagnosis. She draws from both her professional expertise as well as her personal experience recovering from six

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32:16

How I Prepare for the New Year

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/12/31

As we enter the new year, we are bombarded with messages about setting goals, making resolutions and "new year new you". It can leave us feeling anywhere from inadequate to completely stressed out.In today's episode, Jessica offers a different strategy for entering the new year. She discusses the importance of honoring the previous year and she then walks through her personal process for setting goals and intentions for the year to come. She offers the possibility of discovering a more gentle

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Connections - When Things Don't Go As Planned

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/12/23

Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connected!Let's talk about how it feels when things don't go as planned. As we head into the holiday season, it's easy to feel disappointed and frustrated if things don't go as planned or we don't feel as happy as we think we should. Here are my thoughts around what I do when things don't go as planned. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎

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64:44

The Importance of Rest

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/12/17

Rest is one of the most important aspects of overall health and well being. Yet it is extremely undervalued and even avoided in our high productivity, high expectation and high hustle culture.In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses how rest has to be an intentional aspect of your physical and mental health. She dives into: - What true rest is and isn't - The physiological changes in your body when you experience rest - The value of five minute changes throughout your day -

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Connections - Things I'm nervous to tell you

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/12/12

Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connected!Today I'm telling you the things I never share anywhere else. These are things I don't talk about on social media, emails or posts and include some of my regrets, fears and more. Maybe you can relate... Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠ ⚫︎

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Pilates vs. Weight Lifting - Which is Better?

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/12/10

It's the ultimate question in fitness - Pilates or weight lifting? Today I'm getting to the heart of the matter and unpacking this common question for all of us. We will discuss: - The benefits of both Pilates and lifting weights and what each is lacking - My biggest red flag in fitness - Why it's beneficial to have multiple fitness modalities in your life - The ultimate answer to which is better - Pilates or lifting weights We get straight to the facts and truth around this topic so you can

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50:20

Feeling Empowered and Strong After Baby with Dr....

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/12/03

Join Jessica and Dr. Lashonda Jones as they dive into the intricacies and importance of prenatal support and postpartum recovery. In this episodethey discuss: ⚫︎ Why new moms must learn to prioritize their own health needs ⚫︎ The definition of diastasis recti and how to address it ⚫︎ What a safe postpartum exercise program looks like ⚫︎ C-section healing and recovery ⚫︎ The role of physical therapy in regaining strength and confidence after childbirth Whether you are a new mom, years past

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16:22

Connections - Introvert vs Extrovert?

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/12/01

Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connected!Today I'm talking about my thoughts on the introvert and extrovert spectrum and how I grew up believing I was one, while it turns out I'm more like the other! Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily

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Helping Women Navigate Nutrition with Marita Radloff,...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/11/26

Join Jessica Valant and Marita Radloff, MS, RDN as they delve into the world of nutrition for women.Food is fuel and has the power to support our bodies, minds and souls. In this episode, Marita discusses how women have been trained over time to be small and eat less and how this is actually harmful to our overall health. Marita goes on to discuss the details and science around how much protein we need, the importance of fiber, building a balanced plate and supplements - all through the lens of

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17:39

Connections - Holiday Musings

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/11/20

Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connected!Today I'm talking about how I'm feeling as the holiday season start and the reality of not having a picture perfect house during the holiday season. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for

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51:02

Alcohol and Your Health

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/11/19

Join Jessica as she delves into the complex world of alcohol consumption and how it effects our health. In this episode, she explores the science, health implications and personal choices that shape our relationship with alcohol. Jessica covers the nuance around the decision to include alcohol in your life and what factors you may want to consider when making that choice. She also shares her personal journey with alcohol and where she currently lands when it comes to alcohol in her own life

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48:14

Exercise and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Nidhi...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/11/12

In this conversation, Jessica Valant and Dr. Nidhi Sharma, physical therapist, delve into the intricacies of pelvic floor health, exercise and postpartum care for women. You'll learn: ⚫︎ The personal experience that led Nidhi to specialize in women's health ⚫︎ The importance of strength in the postpartum period ⚫︎ How to create a sustainable exercise plan with pelvic floor dysfunction ⚫︎ Common myths around exercise and pelvic floor health, including why you can and should do squats even with...

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My Journey with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/11/05

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 f...

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39:48

Nourishing Your Nervous System

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses the importance of nourishing your nervous system for overall health. She shares her personal journey with chronic stress and burnout and how taking intentional steps towards regulating and healing her nervous system was an essential piece for her overall health. This conversation delves into the science of the stress response, why we feel increased anxiety as our hormones change, the impact of lifestyle choices, and actionable strategies to...

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Neighbors, Community and Counterweights with Shannan...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/10/22

We are living in a heavy time. Isolation and loneliness are commonplace. We feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. We long for community yet don't always see a way to find it amidst the hardship and vitriol coming at us from all sides. Today's guest is here to offer us insights, steps and hope when it comes to letting ourselves feel the discomfort of our feelings while also embracing the need for community in our lives. Shannan Martin and Jessica discuss: ⚫︎ The importance of ...

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36:02

Making Friends As An Adult

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/10/15

Isolation and loneliness is truly a health epidemic in our society, yet it can feel extremely difficult and intimidating to make friends as an adult. In today's podcast episode, Jessica unpacks the mental shifts that need to occur in order to feel connected to others, as well as practical tips to help keep current friends and make new friends in our adult years. Community and friendship are both vital pieces to our longterm health and emotional vibrancy, and this episode will help both introv...

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35:19

The Supplements I'm Taking

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/10/07

Supplements can be an important part of a complete healthcare routine, but it can be hard to decide the best vitamins and supplements for yourself when the information available feels overwhelming. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica explains the supplement regimen she's currently using in her own life. She discusses why she has personally decided to take things such as creatine, Vitamin D and more, as well as the science behind each one. As opposed to getting another of check...

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26:40

How To Support Someone With Breast Cancer

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2025/10/02

As a breast cancer survivor, Jessica knows firsthand how important the support of community is during the time of diagnosis and treatment. She often gets asked what someone can do to support a loved one who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica gives you specific and practical ideas for how to help and show love to someone in your life diagnosed with breast cancer or undergoing a mastectomy. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Free Breast ...

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