Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

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...

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...

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 ⚫︎ Wh...

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...

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...

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...

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 journ...

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...

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 termin...

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...

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,...

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 snowboa...

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 f...

Motivation and consistency are two very important factors when it comes to fitness and longterm health. Unfortunately, those concepts are also laced with discouragement, guilt and shame when they are hard to achieve. In today's podcast, Jessica is breaking down the facts around why motivation and consistency may be hard for you. She dives into topics such as pain, injuries, trauma and more - all o...

Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four types of exercise that are vital as we age and how to create a workout plan at home. This week Jessica is answering listener questions she received after that episode...

Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four types of exercise that are vital as we age and how to create a workout plan at home. This week Jessica is answering listener questions she received after that episode...

We all know how important exercise is for our overall health. What you may not know is exactly what type of exercise is the most valuable as we age! Our bodies go through changes starting at the age of 30 that affect our bones, muscles, balance, strength, ability to lose weight and more. By understanding these changes and what types of workouts and exercise are the most valuable, we can embrace th...

There is a common statement among some online fitness influencers right now saying that you aren't healthy if you can't run a mile without stopping. Jessica is here today to debunk that myth! In today's episode, Jessica discussed why running has been made out to be the gold standard in cardiovascular exercise and gives multiple alternative exercises for those who can't run. She also discusses the...

In this personal episode, Jessica talks about what she's doing right now to deal with the stress and anxiety she's feeling around world events. We know that chronic stress and anxiety can have a detrimental affect on our health in general. While it can be hard to eliminate stress all together, there are some steps we can take to help make sure we move through it as best we can. This episode is for...

Be ready to unlearn and relearn everything you thought you knew about posture! Most people think of sayings such as "stand up straight!" and "don't slouch!" when they think of having better posture. The truth around posture is actually much more personal and individual and opens up an easier and more accessible way to find your best posture! In today's episode, Jessica talks about the history of p...

In the fitness world, we often talk about how to workout, when to workout, what muscles to workout and more. What we don't always address is the importance of muscle recovery! Muscle recovery is the healing and repair that happens in your muscles after an intense or challenging workout. Without proper muscle recovery, we can experience pain, injury, fatigue and decreased motivation to continue exe...

The Invisible Load is a term used to describe the immense unseen weight many women carry when it comes to managing a household, community, family, friends, job and more. This load can become overwhelming at times, leading to a heightened nervous system and chronic stress. In today's episode Jessica addresses this issue and talks through some ways she tries to stay organized in order to keep the me...

Motivation is an important topic when it comes to exercise and movement, but the same tools for motivation don't work for everyone! In today's episode, Jessica talks you through exercise motivation specifically for women in their 40's. She'll discuss why it's different (hello hormones and kids and surgeries and work) and her top five tips for finding workout motivation during this stage of life. I...

Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over six months ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your Body, she shares candidly about how she's doing physically and mentally right now. She will address things such as her current exercise routine, when she was allowed to lift again, ways she still feels weak and the two overwhelming emotions she feels...

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is catching you up on life lately! You'll hear what's happening currently, including...- Why she's so tired- How she feels about summer clothes in a new body since surgery- The new self-care tool she's obsessed with- Her changing views on social mediaAnd more! So let's catch up...Join UNLIMITED!https://jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited YouTube (workou...