Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

Research tells us that people who include self care practices in their daily routines are more resilient and experience more positive mental and physical outcomes in their lives. The problem is, marketing images would lead us to think that self care is nightly hot bubble baths and expensive spa days, which most of us don't have the time or money for! In today's podcast episode, we will talk about what self care looks like in the real world, why it's important, how it changes throughout our lives and the four things that typically hold us back from including self care in our own lives. You'll get tips you can use in your own life in order to truly take care of yourself. UNLIMITED workouts and workout calendar: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

We all know the importance of regular exercise. Did you also know there are vital health reasons to include variety in your workouts? Today Jessica talks about the top four benefits to workout variety, including injury prevention, reaching your weight loss goals and improved brain function. She will then give actionable steps on how to start to add variety to your weekly workout routine. You'll walk away from this episode with valuable knowledge about how to get the most out of any exercise program! UNLIMITED workouts and workout calendar:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedYouTube, including a variety of free home workouts (Pilates, weights, stretching and more):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

When you have lost trust in your body, it's easy to feel discouraged and defeated. In this episode, Jessica talks about the four steps she takes every day in order to stay positive in the midst of chronic pain and disease. Acknowledging that it isn't always easy and takes work, Jessica approaches this topic with understanding, compassion and actionable steps in order to help you find a feeling of optimism and hope in your life and your body.Resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comJoin our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/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

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, the importance of completing the stress cycle and how movement plays a key factor in addressing both stress and anxiety. There are simple ways to lower your stress and anxiety and this episode will help you do that!The Burnout book, resources and author information:https://www.burnoutbook.net10 Minute Stress Relief Exercises Routine (to do at home):https://youtu.be/tYddPTEfS_8Resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comJoin our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/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 and final episode of our hysterectomy series, Jessica answers listener questions. She will discuss topics such as the possibility of bladder prolapse after surgery, hysterectomy and endometriosis, how to exercise after surgery, weight gain after surgery and more. You'll leave this episode feeling enlightened and empowered and knowing you aren't alone on this journey. Resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com10 week hysterectomy workout guide:https://jlstare.gumroad.com/l/cXRmRsFree hysterectomy guide:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/complete-hysterectomy-guideJoin our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/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 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 process, sex after hysterectomy and how to move and exercise after your surgery. Jessica will talk about her own hysterectomy surgery and the healing process she experienced, as well as the research behind what you need to know in this area. You can feel empowered, strong and confident after a hysterectomy, and in this episode we will talk through the steps and knowledge you need to help you get there!Resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com10 week hysterectomy workout guide:https://jlstare.gumroad.com/l/cXRmRsFree hysterectomy guide:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/complete-hysterectomy-guideJoin our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/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

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 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 terminology that you'll want to become familiar with as it applies to a hysterectomy and some steps to take after a hysterectomy to improve your healing. Jessica draws on her own personal experience, as well as research and science, to bring you this valuable information all about hysterectomies. Resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFree hysterectomy guide:https://jessicavalantpilates.com/complete-hysterectomy-guide10 week hysterectomy workout guide:https://jlstare.gumroad.com/l/cXRmRsJoin our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/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

Feeling safe in your body is a necessary piece of moving forward in a relationship with your body and movement. Unfortunately, many of us have learned at some point in our lifetimes not to trust our body, what it tells us or what it does (or doesn't do) for us. In this episode, Jessica talks about why feeling safe in your body is so important, the various reasons you may not always feel this way and actionable steps you can take today towards finding freedom and safety in your own body.Join our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilatesJessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8rGoogle - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fpResources:National Domestic Violence Hotline 1(800)799-7233http://www.thehotline.org7 Cups (free online volunteer listeners with options to pay for licensed therapists)http://www.7cups.comapp available on Android and IOS______________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 gives you a behind the scenes look into her own health journey and how she ultimately became a champion for people going through similar experiences. You’ll hear about her diagnosis with endometriosis at the age of 25, her multiple surgeries, experience with infertility, how she learned to advocate for herself and ultimately how she came to feel strong and confident in her body. You’ll also hear a story from her past she’s never shared publicly before (and how that helped shape who she is today and the work she does). Our hope is that you relate to these stories and feel hope knowing you aren’t alone in your own health journey!Join our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/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 the Meet Your Body podcast! Join physical therapist, Pilates Teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant as she brings her signature combination of hope, science based research and a little fun to the world of movement and women’s health. The Meet Your Body Podcast will address the fear, confusion and loneliness that can oftentimes be associated with our bodies. We will use education, uplifting stories, actionable strategies and compassion to address things like endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, the aging process, exercise, how to advocate for yourself and more. Join us as Jessica shares her own journey with these issues and ultimately provides a guide for finding strength and joy in your own body. Join our UNLIMITED community:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedResources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comFollow Jessica on Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesYouTube workouts:https://www.youtube.com/c/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