Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

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 the aging process and stay strong, independent and functional throughout life!In today's episode Jessica will discuss:- The changes our bodies go through as women as we age- Why strength is so important for staying healthy and independent- The four types of exercise that are VITAL for aging women- How to create a weekly workout plan at home you can continue throughout lifeSo listen in and prepare to feel inspired and empowered in your body and your workouts!Links mentioned in the podcast:UNLIMITED community - including our STRONG challenge:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited10 minute beginner dumbbell workout:https://youtu.be/iYGA8ITk_twNon-impact HIIT workout:https://youtu.be/WxoNRDyYxaUYouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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 conditi 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

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 common injuries and conditions that make running inaccessible and emphasizes the point that you can be healthy even when experiencing things that prevent you from running!Today's episode will encourage you to focus on what you CAN do instead of what you CAN'T do and to avoid any messaging in fitness marketing that makes you feel discouraged or defeated.Links mentioned in the podcast:UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited10 minute cardio workout at home:https://youtu.be/V2OCky0kG1sYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

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 anyone who simply wants to know they aren't alone in any heavy feelings they may be experiencing right now. Thanks for being here.Links mentioned in the podcast:Podcast episode 6 - Stress, anxiety and the power of movementPodcast episode 36 - My history with chronic stress and anxietyUNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

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 posture and why current research is now showing us a new way. She'll talk through the real definition of posture and how to find it for yourself. She'll end with discussing the best exercises to address posture and how to incorporate them in your own life.Links mentioned in the podcast:Posture month in Jessica's UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

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 exercising. In today's episode, Jessica talks about why muscle recovery is so important and how this has played out in her own life in the past six months. She also talks you through the top ways you can support your own body in muscle recovery.Listen in!Links mentioned in the podcast:My favorite red light and PEMF products - use code JESSICAPILATES for a discount:https://www.boncharge.com/?rfsn=7459856.3ea538BCAA's:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FHUIPQ8/?tag=jessicavala03-20Creatine:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYFAGXI/?tag=jessicavala03-20Should you be sore after your workouts?https://youtu.be/HXfLW8Rboj0Hypermobility and exercise:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000599810933UNLIMITED community and membership http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

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 mental load to a minimum, stay present and avoid the chronic stress that has plagued her in the past.This episode will affirm the mental load you carry and the plates you keep spinning, while also offering concrete strategies for keeping the stress down and moving forward in health.UNLIMITED community and membership http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

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.It's time we recognize the differences we face as women in our 40's, so we can move forward with power and strength for our specific needs! MOTIVATE Challenge starts October 1sthttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedEmber Mughttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQRM6ML/?tag=jessicavala03-20UNLIMITED community and membership http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

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 around her experience.This episode is for anyone going through a breast cancer diagnosis and/or mastectomy in order to help them know what to expect and to realize they are never alone in this journey. Jessica's Breast Cancer Resource Guidehttps://jessicavalantpilates.com/breast_cancer_guideOsea Andaría Body Oil - Use code JESSICAV10 for a discounthttps://bit.ly/4eBP1qVUNLIMITED community and membership http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

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 (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

One of the most common questions Jessica gets is "what do you eat every day?" In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is finally diving into her own experience with food!She talks about her history with food growing up and all the iterations and twists and turns it's taken over the years. This includes learning about serving sizes (that was a surprise!), realizing that no carb diets are NOT for her and the moment she discovered eating gluten free could help her endometriosis symptoms.Jessica talks you through her personal experience so you have context around the choices she makes, and why she is hesitant to recommend or follow specific food plans with hard and fast "rules".As always, you'll leave with a message of empowerment and hope around food and how to make the choices that are right for YOU.Join UNLIMITED!https://jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited YouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Today we are so excited to bring you an interview with Ali Damron!Ali is a hormone expert and she specializes in helping people navigate various symptoms and seasons of life that occur when our hormones change. In today's podcast episode, Jessica and Ali discuss:- The definition of hormones and why they are important- The one meal to help keep your hormones healthy- HRT- The power of walkingAnd more!Join us for this episode packed with valuable information and actionable tips so you can feel your best during any season of life.Join UNLIMITED for May 2024 where we will dive into all things hormone health, perimenopause and menopause!Join UNLIMITED and our hormone monthhttps://jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedTake Ali's free quiz on hormone healthhttps://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657b69187e87640014113822Ali Damronhttp://www.alidamron.com Perimenopause workout https://youtu.be/2dEnh3Zdz_0YouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Jessica discovered her first perimenopause symptoms right around her 45th birthday. She committed to learning more about perimenopause and how to support her body during this confusing and often misunderstood time!In today's episode, Jessica is giving you an update on what she's done over the past year to address her perimenopause symptoms. She'll tell you what is working for her - including the number one thing helping right now.Make sure to check out our other perimenopause resources below, and join UNLIMITED for May 2024 where we will dive into all things hormone health, perimenopause and menopause! Join UNLIMITEDhttps://jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedPerimenopause workout https://youtu.be/2dEnh3Zdz_0"Let's Talk About Perimenopause" Podcast Episode 25https://jessicavalantpilates.com/podcastYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2023 and had a bilateral mastectomy six weeks later. She is now twelve weeks out from her surgery and is here giving you the full story of her diagnosis, treatment, surgery and rehab. Jessica answers all of the questions she's received from you all, including if she had symptoms prior to diagnosis, why she chose a mastectomy, what treatment looks like now and her advice on how to support friends and loved ones on this same journey.Breast cancer is a road no one wants to walk, and Jessica hopes this episode and information helps someone else on this journey in the future. Jessica's Breast Cancer Resource Guidehttps://jessicavalantpilates.com/breast_cancer_guideUNLIMITED community and membership http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

People pleasing is something many of us do in various aspects of our lives. What we don't always realize is the serious negative effects it can have on our sense of worth, our relationships and our outlook on life.In today's episode, Jessica tells you about her personal history and story with people pleasing and what happened recently to make her really dig deep into this subject. She tells you the negative side effects of living as a chronic people pleaser and ends with a few really important take aways that you can start to apply in your life today in order to walk way from a life of people pleasing and living for other's opinions of you.It's a powerful episode that is a necessary listen for anyone who wants to break out of the cycle of people pleasing and trying to live up to other's expectations of you.It's time you find out what you want and live fully in who you are! Complete Core Challenge and UNLIMITEDhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Welcome to season three of Meet Your Body!In today's episode, Jessica talks about her life lately. You'll get an update on her double mastectomy recovery and how she's doing both emotionally and physically. Jessica then talks through an important concept she's noticed since being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. It involves the fact that sometimes there is no clear reason a health issue occurs. Sometimes ish just happens.Find out more on today's episode of Meet Your Body. Complete Core Challenge and UNLIMITEDhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

While Jessica typically doesn't talk about current events, she is making an exception today to discuss the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision surrounding IVF. In this episode, Jessica explains the details surrounding this case and the wide reaching implications it has for reproductive care and the families desperately looking to have children.Her goals for anyone listening are to increase the conversation around compassion for others and the understanding that there is nuance when it comes to decisions around people's bodies - it's not black or white. As a physical therapist, women's health advocate and IVF mom, Jessica comes to this discussion with knowledge, personal experience and empathy. It's an important conversation for anyone wanting to know how to support their neighbors and be in community with their fellow humans. UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Four weeks ago, Jessica had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this very personal and vulnerable episode, Jessica talks through what her experience has been like after her surgery. She discusses everything from compression bras to drains to pain and physical limitations.She also talks through the exact things that were helpful to have after surgery and that she would recommend for anyone going through the same thing.Whether you are personally experiencing a breast cancer diagnosis and potential surgery or you have a friend or family member who is, this is an extremely helpful episode full of understanding and support. Breast Cancer Resource Guidehttps://jessicavalantpilates.com/breast_cancer_guideUNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Having surgery can be a major life event. If it's something you need to go through at any point, it's important to know how to prepare so you can set yourself up for the best possible outcomes.In today's episode, Jessica talks you through nine specific things to help you prepare for any major surgery. These include the importance of asking questions of your doctors, moving your body prior to surgery, knowing what you'll need when you get home from the hospital and more.Jessica draws on her experience as a physical therapist, as well as her personal journey with four previous major surgeries. At the time of this recording, Jessica herself is preparing for another surgery and will be taking her own advice to heart.These tips and steps are invaluable for anyone preparing for their own surgery! UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

It's the new year, which means everyone is talking about resolutions and goal setting. In today's episode, Jessica talks to you about her personal process for setting goals in the new year. She'll discuss: The scientific value of setting goals Why using a different word - such as intention - may help in the process How you need to first determine how you want to FEEL before setting any kind of goal The reasons we sometimes don't reach the goals we set Why she is choosing to start the "new year" in March instead of January 1st this year Join in on this casual conversation around setting goals and how to make this a motivational and personal practice. Back to Basics Four Week Challengehttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedUNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

It's common to feel discouraged when it seems we are "back at the beginning".Whether it's an injury, change in job status, relationship or other unforeseen bump in the road, it's easy to have a sense of defeat that we have to start over.But what if there is something to be embraced about the beginning? What if we reframe the narrative and find something positive about starting over?As we enter the new year - and Jessica enters a fork in the road in her own life - she discusses the inevitability of being at the beginning. She goes through the two main concepts to understand about being a beginner and how to step into your own power - even when starting over.Back to Basics Four Week Challengehttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedUNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Two weeks ago Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer.In this raw and real episode, she tells you how the diagnosis came about and what the first two weeks have been like. She also touches on what her current treatment recommendation is and how she's handling it all.Thank you so much for being here - we appreciate you.UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

In the final episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica talks about the importance of knowing that healing is not linear.It's easy to get stuck in the thought pattern that there is a clear finish line to our health and wellness. We either reach a goal or heal an injury in the designated time frame and then move on.That thinking isn't usually realistic and can often times make us feel we have failed when it doesn't come to pass!In reality, healing is not linear. There are ups and downs and starts and stops. It's normal to feel like you are progressing one day and then feel you've taken a step back the next day.It can all be a very normal part of the process and the more we accept that healing isn't a clear cut and linear process and work with it, the more we can feel we are empowered and encouraged in our own health journeys.Join Jessica and Meet Your Body for this powerful series on common limiting thoughts and beliefs. You'll leave with actionable tips so that you can get out of your own way and learn to celebrate who you are and what you can do!UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

In the third episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica discusses the need to let go of the false idea that your body is the enemy.Society sets us up to believe we are many different parts and that our minds and our bodies are separate. We develop an idea that our bodies are "bad" and need to be mastered by our minds. When we experience chronic pain, injuries, trauma, illness or disappointment, this becomes even more prevalent.In today's episode, Jessica talks about the history of this thought process and how it has caused tremendous damage to our relationship with our own body. She talks to you about the moment she realized her body was her partner in this life and that she could work with it and honor it - even in the midst of auto immune disease, infertility and more.This episode is imperative for everyone who has ever looked at their body as the enemy. You'll learn how to take the first steps towards believing in the worth and value of your body and the importance of walking through life as partners with your body.Join Jessica and Meet Your Body for this powerful series on common limiting thoughts and beliefs. You'll leave with actionable tips so that you can get out of your own way and learn to celebrate who you are and what you can do!UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

In the second episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica talks about the ways the All of Nothing Mentality can hold you back. In the health and fitness world, it's easy to think it needs to be all or nothing. We feel we need to do a full hour workout or it's not worth it. We think we need to workout every single day or we might as well not workout at all. We assume every workout needs to be the hardest we've ever done or it doesn't help.None of those are true! Those thoughts can actually cause feelings of discouragement and defeat that lead us to quit a health or fitness program all together. In today's episode we will smash the limiting thought of believing our movement and health habits need to be all or nothing! We will talk through the reality of maintaining a movement program in real life and the power of consistency and patience.Join Jessica and Meet Your Body for this powerful series on common limiting thoughts and beliefs. You'll leave with actionable tips so that you can get out of your own way and learn to celebrate who you are and what you can do!UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Jessica is starting a new four part series on Meet Your Body all about the thoughts that limit us and hold us back from feeling empowered and confident!Today she discusses the comparison game. When we compare ourselves to other people or to previous versions of ourselves, we get caught in a cycle of defeat and discouragement. By embracing our own experiences, lives and journeys, we can find the path that is right for us and discover true strength and joy along the way!Join Jessica and Meet Your Body for this powerful series on common limiting thoughts and beliefs. You'll leave with actionable tips so that you can get out of your own way and learn to celebrate who you are and what you can do!UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Whether it's menopause, how to exercise, relationships or mindset - there are so many important questions around being over the age of 60 in our world today.In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is honored to bring you three women experiencing all of the above. They are all over the age of 60 and are sharing with you their journeys during this important time of life.You'll hear all about their thoughts on exercise, attitude, skin care and more!This episode will leave you with a full heart as you hear important stories and realize you aren't walking this aging journey alone.UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Jessica is turning 46 years old soon and is right in the middle of perimenopause and all the physical and mental changes that brings. In this episode, she shares all the things she is doing - and not doing - as she goes through the aging process.She will cover exercise, mindset, skin, hair, life choices and more in this raw and real episode. Jessica believes we need more honesty and community as women when it comes to perimenopause, menopause and aging, and she hopes to bring that to all of us today!UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

At the time of this recording, we are experiencing an unfathomable tragedy in the world. The pain and suffering we see in this world can be overwhelming. When you add the 24 hour news cycle and social media, it can feel like a constant bombardment of sadness and pain.Today we are discussing what this continual stress can do to our bodies and some steps we can take in order to calm our nervous systems and find some healing.Jessica acknowledges that she is coming from a place of privilege in that she is safe and has access to food and water. She is not in danger or worried about family members. Many of you listening are in the same situation. We have the ability to step away from the stress of these tragedies, while many people do not. This episode is not comparing those situations in any way. Our hearts are broken for all suffering directly in the world right now.For those who are safe and feeling the stress of the destruction and helplessness in the world, it's important to take care of yourself so that you are ready to be a helper to those in need when the calling comes. Today's episode will help you do that, while reminding you that you are not alone in your sadness.UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, it's a coffee date with Jessica! She'll catch you up on life and chat with you about what she's been going through lately. That includes some hip pain and symptoms that have been limiting her workouts and causing a general disruption of life (which pain tends to do!).She'll also talk about the magic of being in the car and important information she's read lately on the power of squats.Join Jessica for a personal conversation with tangents, tips and more!UNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

In the final episode of our prolapse series, Jessica discusses everything you need to know about pelvic organ prolapse surgery.While only a small percentage of women with a prolapse will need surgery, it's important for those who do to feel empowered within the process. Jessica experienced major pelvic reconstruction and prolapse repair surgery four years ago and openly shares her own experience, as well as the information you need to know about the process. In this episode of Meet Your Body, you'll learn about:- The different kinds of prolapse repair surgery.- Why you'll never feel one hundred percent ready for surgery.- Everything you need to ask your surgeon prior to surgery.- The most pain Jessica was in after surgery (and how it resolved!).- What you can expect from surgery recovery.Join Jessica as she gives you the knowledge you need to move forward in your own prolapse and health journey.Free Prolapse Resource Guide:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/prolapse-safe-exercise-programFour Week Prolapse Workout Program:https://jessicapilates.gumroad.com/l/jIrhUNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

One of the most misunderstood topics involving a pelvic organ prolapse is how to exercise safely. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica will dive into this topic and help you feel safe and confident exercising with a prolapse.She will first discuss the two reasons you need to be exercising even with a prolapse, and will then dive into the top strategies to be aware of as you incorporate exercise safely into your life (and yes, you can still lift weights and do squats!)Listen in as Jessica talks you through the important subject of prolapse safe exercises and how to feel control over your own movement again.Free Prolapse Resource Guide:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/prolapse-safe-exercise-programFour Week Prolapse Workout Program:https://jessicapilates.gumroad.com/l/jIrhUNLIMITED membership & communityhttp://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Up to half of all women may experience a pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. Yet it continues to be a source of fear, frustration and misunderstanding due to the lack of support and information available to those who have been diagnosed with a prolapse! Jessica was first diagnosed with severe prolapse after the birth of her daughter ten years ago. Since then, she has been committed to learning how to live and move with confidence and joy, even with a prolapse. She has made it her mission to use her platform to spread this information to others so that no one has to live in fear after a prolapse diagnosis.In today's episode, Jessica will talk you through the details of what a prolapse is, the symptoms you may experience with a prolapse and treatment that may help on your journey. In the next two episodes of our prolapse series, Jessica will address how to exercise with a prolapse and, finally, the details around prolapse surgery.You can live and exercise with confidence and joy with a prolapse. We hope these episodes and resources below help you do that.Free Prolapse Resource Guide:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/prolapse-safe-exercise-programUNLIMITED membership & community (and access to my prolapse workshop September 17th):http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

In today's busy, chaotic, do it all society, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. These feelings can wreak havoc on our physical, mental and spiritual health, and can lead to chronic health issues over time. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks about the importance of learning how to protect your own peace. She'll discuss the connection between emotional stress and your physical health, the importance of finding what peace means to you and the value of protecting it in this chaotic world. UNLIMITED membership & community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

In a recent discussion with a client, Jessica realized that there isn't enough information to guide us as we age. There are natural changes that do occur as we get older, and by understanding these, we can empower ourselves to manage them, create strategies and continue to live life to the fullest!In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica goes through the specific changes that happen in our bodies as we age (specifically for women). She then discusses steps we can take to help navigate these changes. This conversation is laced with compassion, humor and gratitude as Jessica hopes to create an optimistic narrative around aging and how we walk through this world as women over forty.Workout for Women Over 50:https://youtu.be/_DDyDI4z9HcFree Prolapse Resource:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/prolapse-safe-exercise-programUNLIMITED membership & community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Jessica would never have described herself as an anxious or stressed person growing up. Then, in her early 20's, she experienced firsthand the physical issues that can arise after living with chronic stress. In this Meet Your Body episode, Jessica tells her own story of what led to that life changing time and some of the strategies she learned in order to move forward.Jessica then talks about how chronic stress manifested again later in life and the affects it had on her nervous system and body.Finally, she'll give you the specific steps she's taken in the past two years to regulate her own nervous system, eliminate chronic stress and find a place of peace and hope.This is a vulnerable and honest discussion around the pressures we put on ourselves, the harmful affects of trying to please everyone and what we can do in order to feel our best and contribute to our communities.UNLIMITED membership & community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

One of the most common questions Jessica gets asked is "How do I know I'm ready to make my workout harder?"In this podcast episode, Jessica addresses this important question. She'll discuss how the fitness industry and social media has done us all a disservice by making us think exercise should look "pretty and perfect" all the time. She'll then cover the importance of knowing when you should not make exercise harder. (Hint: there are times in life when you actually don't want to make it harder!).Finally, she'll go through the ways you'll know when to progress your workouts and how to do it so you feel safe and empowered in your own body.This episode will give you a supportive and encouraging guide on how to progress in your own movement journey so it continues to serve you and your needs!UNLIMITED membership & community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Jessica recently received a message commenting on her busy life and asking how she does it all. This led her to record this podcast explaining her secret - she doesn't do it all! In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses how many of us were raised thinking we should be able to "do it all" and how that's led to us feeling shame and defeat when we actually can't do it all. She talks about the a-ha moment she had that led to her letting certain things go, and the three steps she takes now to try to get things done while also avoiding burnout and stress. If you've ever felt like you aren't doing enough, get ready for an episode that will help you lift and lighten some of that burden.UNLIMITED membership & community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Walking every day can have a powerful affect on your overall health! In today's episode, Jessica shares her personal journey with walking, including why she used to avoid it and how it's now become an integral part of her daily routine. She will then discuss what research tells us about walking, how it compares to running and how many steps you actually need a day to make a difference. After this episode you'll feel excited about adding a walking routine to your own life!UNLIMITED and Walking Challenge:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedWalking Workout at Home:https://youtu.be/UkJhynyuU2cYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

The abs and the core are talked about a lot in the fitness and health care industries. But what are those two body parts? Why are they important? And how can you work those areas when crunches just don't feel good?In today's episode Jessica will answer all these questions and more! She'll discuss everything the health and wellness marketers have gotten wrong about the abs and the core, including how your abs and core are actually completely different things. She'll then address the misunderstandings around these areas and the nine different ways you can work your core without doing a single crunch!Today's episode will enlighten you and leave you with practical ways to work your core in a safe, supportive and encouraging way.Gentle Core Workout:https://youtu.be/QBqlh_wzFP010 Minute Advanced Abs:https://youtu.be/C7kXuOj8jikFull Body Workout With Weights:https://youtu.be/lqBDoMim5nIUNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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

Two weeks ago Jessica woke up with some fairly concerning symptoms. She saw her doctor who immediately ordered a brain MRI. The next two weeks were full of waiting, researching, advocating and sleepless nights. In today's episode, Jessica talks about the details around that health scare and the few important lessons she was reminded of during that time. If you have ever been through a health scare yourself, this episode can give you a few helpful tips to walk through a tough situation it as best you can.UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

Daily movement is important for all of us. This can be challenging when you have various autoimmune disorders or diseases such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue that act like autoimmune diseases. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses the two unique needs of people with these issues: pain management and energy conversation. She will then go through eight important strategies to help make regular movement and exercise not only possible, but enjoyable, for people with chronic pain, inflammation and fatigue. You'll come away feeling hope and optimism at the possibility of including safe and consistent exercise in your own life. 10 Minute Gentle Fibromyalgia Workouthttps://youtu.be/umh4tbDmSc8Gentle Pilates Workouthttps://youtu.be/jsn_dV1BmWcUNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

Jessica was diagnosed with endometriosis after her first laparoscopic surgery almost twenty years ago. Since then she's experienced two additional surgeries, a hysterectomy, IVF and a diagnosis of frozen pelvis. She has also committed herself to working with her body to manage her endometriosis symptoms and live a full and movement filled life. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks about everything you need to know about endometriosis, including what it is, common symptoms, myths and treatment. She will also give you all the details about her own journey, including how she eventually was diagnosed and what she's done in the twenty years since then to manage her pain and symptoms. If you or a loved one has endometriosis, this is an episode you'll want to listen to and share.Jessica's Endometriosis Guide:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/endometriosisJessica's Endometriosis Workout:https://youtu.be/P0hP3ySMsRANancy's Nook Endo Support:http://www.nancysnookendo.comUNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

As a physical therapist and movement professional, one of the most common questions Jessica gets asked is how to feel motivated to workout. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, she dives into the the topic of motivation and exercise! She discusses what's wrong with the current narrative around exercise motivation in the health and fitness industry and her eight specific tips to truly finding lasting motivation for exercise and movement. You'll leave this episode with hope and encouragement and actionable steps for your own life.UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedJessica Valant movement plans:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/workout-programsYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

We talk all the time about the importance of being an advocate for yourself and today we are diving into what that means and why it's so vital to your health journey! Jessica will discuss the definition of "advocate" and the six important mindset shifts you need to make in order to be a powerful advocate for yourself and others. She will then take you through practical steps you will need to follow with doctors, health care professionals and movement teachers in order to step into your power and advocate for yourself and your needs (or those of a loved one). This episode can truly benefit everyone at some point in their health journey, so let's get started!UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips):https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesFull Hysterectomy Resource Guide (to know what questions to ask):https://jessicavalantpilates.com/complete-hysterectomy-guideResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

We are excited to bring Rachel Piper to the Meet Your Body podcast! Rachel (NCPT) is a classically trained comprehensive Pilates teacher who believes that you should love your body for what it can do no matter your size, your age, or your current abilities. Rachel describes herself as a "Pilates obsessed human practicing and teaching in a bigger body". In today's episode, Jessica and Rachel discuss what this statement means and how to feel encouraged as a mover if you also identify as a bigger bodied human . They dive into how the fitness world typically fails people in bigger bodies and what practical things you can do (as a mover and teacher) to make movement more accessible.They will then round out the conversation discussing what accessibility looks like in fitness and how this applies to the neurodiverse population, a subject that is near and dear to Rachel's heart.This is a rich, transparent and important conversation that all movers and teachers would benefit from listening to!Rachel and her offerings can all be found below:- Instagram (@size_diverse_pilates): http://www.instagram.com/size_diverse_pilates- YouTube and accessible props video: https//youtu.be/unQGoKpYlrk- Website: http://www.sizediversepilates.com- Size Diverse Pilates online workshop: http://tinyurl.com/22rdhjhvJVP UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips)https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

Perimenopause is considered the "second puberty" for women, yet it's something that's rarely talked about! It can last anywhere from 5-12 years prior to menopause and can have a significant impact on a woman's life. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica tells you about her own current journey with perimenopause. She then discusses the definition of menopause, common symptoms associated with perimenopause and some tips and tools for getting through this time with hope and optimism!Basic Dumbbell Workout for Home:https://youtu.be/pSZisB6l4mAFunctional Nutritionist Marisa Malzone (free consult call offered)https://www.innersolwellness.comUNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips)https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

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 is such a bad habit and the importance of exercising your pelvic floor. This episode will help you take some of the power back in your life! Pelvic floor exercises (and the correct way to do a Kegal):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplrmlU-5h4UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips)https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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

Pelvic floor physical therapy is important specialized physical therapy that focuses on the pelvic floor - and that can sometimes be confusing! In today's episode, physical therapist Jessica Valant talks all about pelvic floor physical therapy. She'll discuss the definition of the pelvic floor, why it's important, symptoms that show you may have pelvic floor dysfunction and who is a candidate for pelvic floor PT. (Hint: if you leak urine when sneezing or have pain with sex, you are definitely a candidate!). Pelvic floor PT is a great way to help live a full, enjoyable and pain free life. This episode will give you the tools and information you need to get there!UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips)https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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. 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. 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

Jessica recently had a revelation while standing in the kitchen - she may be experiencing what she calls a "midlife confusion". With the combination of turning 45 years old, experiencing a severe injury and walking her mother-in-law through the dying process, Jessica has been hit with some in depth questions and observations around life, aging and living. Listen in as she talks openly about the questions she's currently experiencing, including what a fitness career looks like as you get older, how to walk through a society that values youth above all else, finding joy in the present moment and learning to accept where our journeys are all ultimately heading. This is an honest and raw conversation and Jessica hopes it helps anyone in midlife know they aren't alone.UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips)https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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. 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

Ten years ago, Jessica started a YouTube channel as way to share a basic physical therapy workout program with a former client. The Jessica Valant Pilates channel grew and became the first point on the journey of the Jessica Valant Pilates online business! Recently hitting the 500,000 subscriber mark, Jessica wants to celebrate by giving you the full story of her online business, including how she started seeing 20 patients a day in traditional physical therapy, how she said she would never own her own business and how she uses YouTube today to reach people all over the world.Jessica will also tell you about a special giveaway happening right now in order to thank you for being a part of this journey! Thanks for joining us for Meet Your Body.Watch our recent YouTube video for all the details to enter our giveaway:https://youtu.be/KbDhpEEc0M8UNLIMITED online fitness membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube (workouts and tips)https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow 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. 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. 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