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Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

Welcome toMeet Your BodywithJessica Valant, MSPT — a podcast dedicated to helping women feel strong, safe and empowered in their bodies through every season of life. Combining science-backed education, professional expertise, advocacy, and compassion, Jessica brings honest conversations and practical tools to the complex world of women’s health and aging. Each episode explores the topics women are too often left to navigate alone, including perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy,

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44:07

What Does It Actually Mean To Be "Toned"?

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/10/08

“Toned” is one of the most common words in fitness. We are told we should want toned arms, toned legs and a toned stomach. We believe certain workouts will give us “long, lean muscles,” while heavier weights might make us “bulky.”But what does being toned actually mean—and can you really tone a muscle? In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist Jessica Valant breaks down the physiology behind muscle tone, muscle definition and the appearance we often describe as “toned.” She

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37:14

Strength Training for Women Over 40 - What You Need...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/10/01

Women over 40 are hearing the message loud and clear: You need to strength train. You need to lift heavy. You need to build muscle.But what does that actually mean—and how much strength training do you really need? In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist Jessica Valant breaks down the science and practical realities of strength training for women in midlife and beyond. She explains why maintaining muscle and strength becomes increasingly important as we age, while cutting through

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45:30

How to Help Kids Have a Positive Relationship With...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/09/23

How can we help kids grow up feeling safe, confident and connected to their bodies in a world that constantly tells them that looks and size determine their value?In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women’s health expert Jessica Valant shares eight practical ways parents, grandparents, teachers, caregivers and other trusted adults can help children develop a healthy relationship with their bodies. Jessica explores why the goal doesn't have to be teaching kids to always love

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45:46

My HRT Journey - My Questions, Symptoms and Plan

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/09/17

In this personal episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant shares her own HRT journey: the symptoms that finally pushed her to consider hormone therapy, the questions and concerns she had before starting, what she tried first, what helped, what didn’t, and where she is now eight months later.Jessica talks openly about the physical changes that were affecting her quality of life - joint and muscle pain and significant mood changes - and how she began trying to understand what role hormones might

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52:25

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): What Every Woman...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/09/10

Hormone replacement therapy is having a resurgence—but HRT isn’t one medication, one dose or the right choice for every woman.In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women’s health expert Jessica Valant breaks down what hormone replacement therapy actually is, what it can—and can’t—do, and the important factors to consider when deciding whether HRT might be right for you. Jessica walks you through the three hormones you hear about most in the menopause conversation—estrogen,

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24:12

The Women's Health Initiative - How One Study Changed...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/09/08

In 2002, the results of the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) changed the conversation around hormone replacement therapy almost overnight. Millions of women stopped taking HRT, prescriptions plummeted, and fear around estrogen, breast cancer and heart disease shaped women’s healthcare for the next two decades.But what did the WHI actually study—and what did it really find? In this short episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica breaks down the history of the landmark Women’s Health Initiative, why the

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42:21

Hormones in Perimenopause and Menopause - All About...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/09/02

What actually happens to your hormones during perimenopause and menopause? In fact, what are hormones anyway and why are they important? We hear constantly that estrogen is dropping, progesterone is disappearing and testosterone is changing—but the real story is much more nuanced.In this episode ofMeet Your Body, physical therapist and women’s health expert Jessica Valant breaks down the science of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone throughout a woman’s lifespan. She explains what each

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38:09

The Five Keys to Sticking With Health Habits

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/08/27

Why is it so hard to stay consistent with the health habits weknoware good for us? In this episode ofMeet Your Body, Jessica breaks down thefive keys that are essential to creating health habits you can actually stick with—without relying on willpower, guilt, or an unrealistic overhaul of your life. She discusses how to find a meaningfulwhy, keep things simple, make health habits fit into real life and busy schedules, evaluate whether what you're doing is actually working and learn to play the

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16:37

How I Create Your Workouts - A Connections Episode

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/08/24

In this short Connections episode, Jessica is sharing what matters most to her when she creates workouts for you—and how those priorities shaped her new four-week BUILD Program starting September 1st. She talks about why she believes your workouts should help you build strength and confidence while also supporting your body, meeting you where you are, and giving you a clear plan you can actually follow. She also gets into details about when you should chose a dedicated leg day versus a full body

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46:38

Why You're Running on Empty - How To Refill Your...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/08/20

We all want more energy and somehow it seems that running on empty is a normal part of life. Your energy isn’t an unlimited resource—and understanding what’s draining yours may be the key to finally feeling better.In this episode ofMeet Your Body, Jessica Valant introduces a simple but powerful way to think about your energy:your personal energy bucket.During seasons of back-to-school chaos, poor sleep, caretaking, stress, hormonal changes, work demands, and the mental load of keeping everyone

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23:25

Back To School Lessons and Strategies - Connections...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/08/17

In this short and personal Connections episode, Jessica talks about the eight lessons she's learned as a parent as her kids go back to school. From being their safe place to answering hard questions to simply making sure they have snacks at all times, this is a fun yet meaningful conversation around supporting yourself and the kids in your life. If you act as a caregiver in any capacity for kiddos during this back to school season, this episode is a must listen! Resources mentioned in this

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66:01

GLP-1's Explained with Ashley Koff, RD

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/08/13

GLP-1s seem to be everywhere right now, from social media to popular television commercials to your neighbors down the street. Yet most of us don’t understand what they are or how they work. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with registered dietitian Ashley Koff, RD, to cut through the hype, fear, and misinformation surrounding GLP-1 medications. Ashley breaks down the science of GLP-1s, GIP, peptides, and weight-health hormones in a way that finally makes sense—and explains what

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46:46

My Biggest Pet Peeves in Health & Fitness (And Why...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/08/06

What if some of the biggest barriers to your health aren't your habits—but the messages you've been taught to believe?In this episode ofMeet Your Body, Jessica shares her six biggest pet peeves in the health, wellness, and fitness industries. From judgment and misinformation to unrealistic marketing claims and one-size-fits-all advice, Jessica breaks down the trends that frustrate her most as a health care professional —and explains why they can leave women feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and

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42:17

Chronic Stress - My Own Healing Journey (Best of)

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/07/30

Jessica never would have described herself as an anxious or stressed person. But in her early twenties, her body told a different story.In this deeply personal episode ofMeet Your Body, Jessica shares how years of chronic stress quietly affected her health, the physical symptoms that changed the course of her life, and the lessons she learned as she began healing. She also opens up about how chronic stress resurfaced years later, impacting her nervous system in new ways and leading her to rethink

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47:23

Overwhelmed By Health Advice? Start Here

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/07/23

Does it feel like every day there's a new health trend, supplement, workout, or expert telling you what youshouldbe doing? With so much information available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed—and even harder to know what deserves your time, energy, and money.In this replay of one of our most important episodes ofMeet Your Body, Jessica shares a simple framework for filtering through the endless stream of health advice so you can confidently decide what matters most foryourbody. She explains why you

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34:09

How I'm Navigating Change

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/07/16

Change is one of the few things we can count on in life—and yet it's something most of us resist. In this personal episode, Jessica shares what she's navigating in her own life right now, from the changes that come with aging and a changing body to family dynamics, work, and the uncertainty that every new season can bring. Through honest reflection and practical tools, Jessica explores how we can meet change with more curiosity, self-compassion, and resilience instead of fear. She shares the

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59:04

Mother-Daughter Book Recommendations for Tween and...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/07/09

After her annual book recommendations episode, Jessica couldn't resist creating one more reading list—this time with a very special guest! Her 13-year-old daughter joins her to share their favorite fiction books for girls, with recommendations organized by age and reading level. They both love to read and share books together and they are excited to bring their favorites today. They divide their recommendation list into four sections, beginning with books for approximately third-grade readers and

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51:33

My Annual Book Recommendations!

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/07/02

It's one of my favorite episodes of the year! In this annual tradition, I'm sharing the books that inspired me, challenged my thinking, made me laugh, let me escape and kept me turning pages long after bedtime. From fiction fantasy, drama and romance to non-fiction empowerment and women's health, there's something here for every kind of reader. I'll tell you why each book made my list, who I think will enjoy it most, and the lessons or stories that stayed with me long after I finished reading

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43:21

Why and How To Cross Train For Runners

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/06/25

When you are a runner, some of the most important workouts you do happen on the days you aren't going for a run. In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica Valant, MSPT, explains why cross training is one of the most valuable tools for improving performance, preventing injuries, and helping you enjoy running for years to come. Whether you're training for your first 5K, preparing for a marathon, or simply love getting out for a casual jog, you'll learn

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36:04

The Lymphatic System - What It Does and Tools for...

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT ·

2026/06/18

Most of us don't spend much time thinking about our lymphatic system—but this incredible network plays a vital role in immunity, fluid balance, healing, and overall health. When it's functioning well, you probably don't notice it. But when it's not, you may experience swelling, puffiness, fatigue, frequent illness, or complications after surgery and cancer treatment.In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and breast cancer survivor Jessica Valant breaks down the lymphatic system in a

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