Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

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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.

  1. 17H AGO

    Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Swings in Midlife

    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 and what’s really happening inside the body as we age. She discusses the importance of understanding these physiological shifts and offers clear and actionable steps you can use in the moment to help calm your nervous system and decrease anxiety, anger and more. This episode offers validation, compassion, and hope for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. If you’ve ever felt alone or confused by changes in your mood during this stage of life, this conversation is for you. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Nourishing your nervous system podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000733951049 ⚫︎ 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/jessicavalantpilates⁠Jessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠Google - ⁠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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Connections - The Heartbreak All Around

    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 right now. I have pinpointed three things I am going to focus on to try and balance those needs while also staying true to myself. I share those with you today. Lots of love to all of you. 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 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  3. JAN 7

    How To Exercise After Surgery, Injury or Diagnosis

    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 different surgeries - including hysterectomy and mastectomy - in order to bring you truly valuable and compassionate advice. You will feel both empowered and hopeful again when it comes to knowing your body and feeling strong after listening. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ How To Exercise for Beginners: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000684104488 ⚫︎ How To Feel Safe In Your Body: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000583302985 ⚫︎ 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 ➡️ Air Doctor - http://www.airdoctorpro.com Use code MEETYOURBODY for up to $300 off ➡️ Caraway - http://www.carawayhome.com/meetyourbody Use code MEETYOURBODY for 10% off your purchase 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    How I Prepare for the New Year

    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 and - ultimately - motivating way to create goals for yourself. This is a great listen for the new year or anytime you are wanting to dive into what you really want to get out of life. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ THRIVE Four Week Program starting January 5th! 🎉https://members.jessicavalant.com/register/muscle-strength-program/ ⚫︎ 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    Connections - When Things Don't Go As Planned

    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: ⚫︎ 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 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  6. 12/17/2025

    The Importance of Rest

    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 - Specific actions you can take starting today to make rest a part of your life From over committing to doom scrolling to wanting to have that perfect image for social media, we have lost our connection to rest in our lives. The good news is that we can make changes today to discover the practice of rest - and, ultimately, joy - for ourselves. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Exercises for relaxation: https://youtu.be/XgavixklVw0 ⚫︎ Jessica's chronic stress story podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000622418858⁠ ⚫︎ How to get better sleep podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000700931343 ⚫︎ 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m

  7. 12/12/2025

    Connections - Things I'm nervous to tell you

    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 ⚫︎ 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 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    18 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    Pilates vs. Weight Lifting - Which is Better?

    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 create a simple and effective home exercise plan for yourself! You won't want to miss this episode. Visit http://www.airdoctorpro.com and use code MEETYOURBODY for $300 off your own Air Doctor purifier! Named best air purifier by Newsweek. Thanks to our sponsors who make this show possible. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Four Week New Year Program - Pilates and Weights http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited ⚫︎ Beginner Pilates Workout at home: https://youtu.be/ebq5vPWvvOc⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Beginner Dumbbell Workout at home: https://youtu.be/iYGA8ITk_tw ⚫︎ 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/jessicavalantpilates⁠Jessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠Google - ⁠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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
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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.

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