Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

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Welcome to Meet Your Body with Jessica 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, prolapse, infertility, exercise, aging, recovery, body image, and learning how to advocate for yourself in healthcare and everyday life. Through expert guests, personal stories, actionable strategies, and evidence-based guidance, Jessica helps listeners cut through misinformation and reconnect with their bodies with more confidence and clarity. Drawing from both her professional experience as a physical therapist & women's health expert and her own personal health journey, Jessica offers a grounded, empowering approach to aging, healing, movement, and wellness — reminding women that strength is possible at every stage of life.

  1. 3d ago

    Perimenopause Explained - What Every Woman Should Know

    Perimenopause can feel confusing, unpredictable and overwhelming — but understanding what’s happening in your body can change everything. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica breaks down the science, symptoms and realities of perimenopause so you can move through this phase feeling informed and empowered instead of fearful. Jessica explains what perimenopause actually is, why hormones fluctuate so dramatically during this time and how those shifts can affect sleep, mood, energy, weight, cycles, hair, vision and overall well-being. She also discusses how to recognize common symptoms, when to seek additional medical support and why every woman’s experience can look different. You’ll learn practical, evidence-based strategies to help support your body through perimenopause, including: How strength training and movement support hormonal health Why protein, fiber and nourishment matter more than restrictive dieting The role stress and nervous system health play in symptoms How to improve sleep and recovery during hormonal changes What hormone testing and HRT can — and cannot — tell you The mindset that is vital to have as you enter perimenopause Jessica also shares personal insights from her own experience navigating perimenopause, offering reassurance, validation and realistic tools to help you feel stronger and more connected to your body during this transition. Whether you’re just beginning to notice changes or are deep in the middle of the hormonal rollercoaster, this episode will help you better understand your body, advocate for your health and approach perimenopause with more confidence, clarity and compassion. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Workout Schedule for Women: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000722952202⁠ ⚫︎ Perimenopause and anxiety: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000745127412 ⚫︎ Nourishing your nervous system podcast episode: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000733951049⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Alcohol and health ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000737413482⁠⁠ ⚫︎ 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 Sponsors: ➡️ Get 50% off Factor Meals with code MEETYOURBODY50off http://www.factormeals.com/meetyourbody50off ➡️ Get 20% off Honeylove at http://www.honeylove.com/meetyourbody 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

    1 hr

  2. May 21

    Strong Over Skinny with Dr. Sara Tariq

    In this powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with Dr. Sara Tarek to challenge the harmful myths women have been told about health, weight, aging and what it truly means to thrive in midlife and beyond. Together, they unpack why chasing “skinny” often leaves women feeling exhausted, discouraged and disconnected from their bodies — and why building strength, resilience and metabolic health is a far more sustainable path forward. Dr. Tarek explains how childhood experiences, cultural messaging and chronic stress can quietly shape our relationship with food, exercise and self-worth for decades. She also shares practical, evidence-based strategies to support long-term health, including simple daily movement, sleep, mindset shifts, hormone therapy considerations and the surprising power of a short walk after meals. You’ll learn: Why metabolic health matters more than the number on the scale How menopause and hormonal shifts affect fat distribution, energy and muscle mass The connection between trauma, stress and health behaviors Why strength training and daily movement are essential for longevity Small lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve long-term health How to step away from diet culture and build trust with your body again This conversation is important for any woman navigating midlife, menopause or a changing body. You will walk away with practical tips you can apply to your life today and an empowering reminder of the importance of being strong over skinny. About our guest: Dr. Sara Tariq, an internal medicine physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice with more than two decades of clinical and academic experience. A longtime advocate for healthcare equity and cultural transformation, Dr. Tariq is known for her relationship-centered approach to patient care – with a focus on chronic conditions, women’s health, mental well-being, and LGBTQ+ health. Before joining NVFP, she spent over 20 years in academic medicine, mentoring thousands of physicians and driving important conversations around medical education reform, systemic bias, and social justice. Fluent in English, Spanish, Urdu and Hindi, Dr. Tariq brings a global perspective and a deeply personal commitment to patient empowerment and community healing. Thanks to our sponsors! ➡️ Get 15% off your order at OneSkin Shop here⁠. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Dr. Tariq on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drsaratariqnvfp/ ⚫︎ 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 app:Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

    56 min

  3. May 14

    Pilates Teacher Training Explained

    Thinking about becoming a Pilates instructor? Or wondering whether your current instructor is truly qualified? Before you sign up for a quick online certification — or trust someone guiding your body through movement — there are important truths about the Pilates industry you need to hear. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant — physical therapist, Pilates expert, and educator — breaks down what it really takes to become a skilled, knowledgeable Pilates instructor. From the true cost of certification programs to the difference between weekend online courses and comprehensive 450+ hour trainings, Jessica shares the insider knowledge every aspiring instructor and Pilates client should understand. You’ll learn: How to identify a reputable Pilates certification program What qualifications to look for in a Pilates instructor The difference between mat training and full equipment certification Why anatomy, biomechanics, and injury knowledge matter How much Pilates teacher training actually costs Jessica also shares her personal perspective on how the Pilates world has evolved over the last two decades — from celebrity fitness trend to respected movement profession — and why quality education matters more than ever for both instructors and clients. Whether you want to teach Pilates professionally, deepen your own movement knowledge, or simply feel more confident choosing classes and instructors that are safe and effective, this episode offers clarity, practical insight, and an honest look behind the scenes of the Pilates industry. Resources mentioned in this episode: Sponsors: ➡️ Get 15% off OneSkin with code MEETYOURBODY - ⁠⁠⁠http://www.oneskin.co/meetyourbody⁠⁠⁠ ➡️ Get 20% off Honeylove - ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.honeylove.com/meetyourbody⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.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 Pilates app: Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

    44 min

  4. May 7

    What I've Learned About Surgery Recovery

    In this honest and powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares important lessons everyone facing surgery should know. Drawing from her experience as a physical therapist — along with her own six major surgeries — she offers practical tips to help you mentally and physically prepare for surgery and recovery. You’ll hear why you may never feel completely ready for surgery, the importance of becoming an active participant in your own healing, and Jessica’s biggest pet peeve when it comes to the messages many surgeons give their patients about recovery. Whether you’re preparing for surgery now or supporting someone who is, this episode offers reassurance, practical guidance, and a compassionate perspective on healing, strength, and recovery. Resources mentioned in this episode: Sponsors: ➡️ Get 20% off your water purifier from AquaTru with code MEETYOURBODY - ⁠⁠http://www.aquatru.com⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.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 Pilates app: Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

    39 min

  5. May 4

    Highlights - Are You Truly Resting?

    Today's Highlights episode is a clip from our full episode all about The Importance of Rest. In this segment, Jessica dives into the habits you may have that seem like rest but are actually causing more stress in your life. Learn what daily rest actually looks like and why it's important for your overall health. Full episode The Importance of Rest: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000741676499 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 Pilates app: Apple IOS - ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠ Google - ⁠⁠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

    14 min

  6. Apr 30

    Longevity Made Simple - The Habits That Matter

    Most people think longevity requires expensive supplements, complicated routines, or the latest biohacking trends—but what if the real answer is far simpler? In this episode, Jessica breaks down the foundational, research-backed pillars of living a longer, healthier life—without the overwhelm. If you’re tired of conflicting health advice and just want clear, practical steps that actually work, this is your starting point. Jessica shares how small, consistent habits can have the biggest impact on your lifespan and healthspan. From daily movement and intentional walking to prioritizing protein and fiber, you’ll learn how to build routines that fit into your real life—no extremes required. She also dives into the often-overlooked essentials of longevity, including strength and balance for independence, nervous system regulation, quality sleep, social connection, and preventative care. Plus, discover why something as simple as a 10-minute walk after meals can support your metabolic health. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most to live a life of health, vitality, energy, independence, strength and joy. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Sign up for Jessica's four week week Longevity program starting May 4th https://jessicavalant.com/longevity-in-unlimited ⚫︎ Create your workout schedule podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000760480305 ⚫︎ Sleep tips podcast ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000700931343⁠ ⚫︎ 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 Sponsors: ➡️ Get 20% off your order at Honeylove with this link http://www.honeylove.com/meetyourbody ➡️ Get up to $300 off your Air Doctor Purifier with code MEETYOURBODY here: http://www.airdoctorpro.com/meetyourbody 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

    46 min

  7. Apr 27

    Connections - Loving On Middle School Kids

    Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connected! Middle school kids and pre-teens get such a bad rap and in today's episode I talk about the joy I have found being around middle school age kids. I dive into the joy I have found with our kids at every age and encourage others to find some grace, love and support for any middle schoolers in their lives. This is an episode for every parent, grandparent, teacher or human who wants to have a positive impact on the kids in their lives. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL - Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts and resources ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎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

  8. Apr 23

    Exercise Series - All About Cardiovascular Exercise

    In this episode, Jessica Valant breaks down how to make cardiovascular exercise simple, effective, and sustainable—no matter your schedule, fitness level, or starting point. Whether you’re a runner, strength trainer, or just getting back into movement, you’ll learn how short, strategic sessions (even just 10 minutes a day) can support your heart, metabolism, and long-term health. Jessica shares how to calculate your target heart rate, understand moderate vs. vigorous intensity, and recognize whether your daily movement “counts”—all without relying on gadgets or complicated formulas. From walking after meals to the importance of HIIT workouts as we age, you'll learn exactly how to incorporate cardio exercise into your fitness routine. You’ll also learn: The difference between steady-state cardio and HIIT—and when to use each How cardio supports your heart, brain, bones, and longevity Why strength training enhances your cardio results How to adjust workouts for autoimmune conditions, fatigue, or chronic stress Practical ways to fit movement into real life without burnout This episode shifts cardio from something you have to do to something that actually works for you—supporting your energy, mental clarity, and overall well-being. Resources mentioned in this episode: Sponsors: ➡️ Get 15% off your order at OneSkin with code MEETYOURBODY - ⁠⁠http://www.oneskin.co/meetyourbody⁠⁠ ⚫︎ How to Create Your Own Workout Schedule https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000760480305 ⚫︎ Exercise Podcast Series https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000593780517 ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.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 Pilates app: Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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

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Welcome to Meet Your Body with Jessica 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, prolapse, infertility, exercise, aging, recovery, body image, and learning how to advocate for yourself in healthcare and everyday life. Through expert guests, personal stories, actionable strategies, and evidence-based guidance, Jessica helps listeners cut through misinformation and reconnect with their bodies with more confidence and clarity. Drawing from both her professional experience as a physical therapist & women's health expert and her own personal health journey, Jessica offers a grounded, empowering approach to aging, healing, movement, and wellness — reminding women that strength is possible at every stage of life.

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