Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

Welcome to Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT — a podcast dedicated to helping women feel strong, safe and empowered in their bodies through every season of life. Combining science-backed education, professional expertise, advocacy, and compassion, Jessica brings honest conversations and practical tools to the complex world of women’s health and aging. Each episode explores the topics women are too often left to navigate alone, including perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, exercise, aging, recovery, body image, and learning how to advocate for yourself in healthcare and everyday life. Through expert guests, personal stories, actionable strategies, and evidence-based guidance, Jessica helps listeners cut through misinformation and reconnect with their bodies with more confidence and clarity. Drawing from both her professional experience as a physical therapist & women's health expert and her own personal health journey, Jessica offers a grounded, empowering approach to aging, healing, movement, and wellness — reminding women that strength is possible at every stage of life.

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August 6, 2026 46 mins
What if some of the biggest barriers to your health aren't your habits—but the messages you've been taught to believe? In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares her six biggest pet peeves in the health, wellness, and fitness industries. From judgment and misinformation to unrealistic marketing claims and one-size-fits-all advice, Jessica breaks down the trends that frustrate her most as a health care profession...
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Jessica never would have described herself as an anxious or stressed person. But in her early twenties, her body told a different story. In this deeply personal episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares how years of chronic stress quietly affected her health, the physical symptoms that changed the course of her life, and the lessons she learned as she began healing. She also opens up about how chronic stress resurfaced years ...
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Does it feel like every day there's a new health trend, supplement, workout, or expert telling you what you should be doing? With so much information available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed—and even harder to know what deserves your time, energy, and money. In this replay of one of our most important episodes of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares a simple framework for filtering through the endless stream of heal...
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July 16, 2026 34 mins
Change is one of the few things we can count on in life—and yet it's something most of us resist. In this personal episode, Jessica shares what she's navigating in her own life right now, from the changes that come with aging and a changing body to family dynamics, work, and the uncertainty that every new season can bring. Through honest reflection and practical tools, Jessica explores how we can meet change with more curios...
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After her annual book recommendations episode, Jessica couldn't resist creating one more reading list—this time with a very special guest! Her 13-year-old daughter joins her to share their favorite fiction books for girls, with recommendations organized by age and reading level. They both love to read and share books together and they are excited to bring their favorites today. They divide their recommendation list into four...
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July 2, 2026 51 mins
It's one of my favorite episodes of the year! In this annual tradition, I'm sharing the books that inspired me, challenged my thinking, made me laugh, let me escape and kept me turning pages long after bedtime. From fiction fantasy, drama and romance to non-fiction empowerment and women's health, there's something here for every kind of reader. I'll tell you why each book made my list, who I think will enjoy it most, and the les...
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When you are a runner, some of the most important workouts you do happen on the days you aren't going for a run. In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica Valant, MSPT, explains why cross training is one of the most valuable tools for improving performance, preventing injuries, and helping you enjoy running for years to come. Whether you're training for your first 5K, preparing fo...
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Most of us don't spend much time thinking about our lymphatic system—but this incredible network plays a vital role in immunity, fluid balance, healing, and overall health. When it's functioning well, you probably don't notice it. But when it's not, you may experience swelling, puffiness, fatigue, frequent illness, or complications after surgery and cancer treatment. In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and ...
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Back pain can be frightening, frustrating, and overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be a limitation to movement and function! In this episode, physical therapist Jessica Valant shares the facts, myths, and practical strategies everyone should know about lower back pain. Drawing from both professional expertise and her own recent experience with a back injury, Jessica explains why diagnoses like herniated discs and spondylolis...
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Have you ever missed a few workouts and immediately felt like you were back at square one? You're not alone and today you'll learn both the myth and truth of missing workouts. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica tackles one of the biggest myths in fitness: the belief that missing a few days (or even a few weeks) of exercise means you've lost all of your progress. Drawing on both science and her experience as a physical th...
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Perimenopause can feel confusing, unpredictable and overwhelming — but understanding what’s happening in your body can change everything. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica breaks down the science, symptoms and realities of perimenopause so you can move through this phase feeling informed and empowered instead of fearful. Jessica explains what perimenopause actually is, why hormones fluctuate so dramatica...
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In this powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with Dr. Sara Tarek to challenge the harmful myths women have been told about health, weight, aging and what it truly means to thrive in midlife and beyond. Together, they unpack why chasing “skinny” often leaves women feeling exhausted, discouraged and disconnected from their bodies — and why building strength, resilience and metabolic ...
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May 14, 2026 43 mins
Thinking about becoming a Pilates instructor? Or wondering whether your current instructor is truly qualified? Before you sign up for a quick online certification — or trust someone guiding your body through movement — there are important truths about the Pilates industry you need to hear. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant — physical therapist, Pilates expert, and educator — breaks do...
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In this honest and powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares important lessons everyone facing surgery should know. Drawing from her experience as a physical therapist — along with her own six major surgeries — she offers practical tips to help you mentally and physically prepare for surgery and recovery. You’ll hear why you may never feel completely ready for surgery, the importance of becoming an ...
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Today's Highlights episode is a clip from our full episode all about The Importance of Rest. In this segment, Jessica dives into the habits you may have that seem like rest but are actually causing more stress in your life. Learn what daily rest actually looks like and why it's important for your overall health. Full episode The Importance of Rest: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1...
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Most people think longevity requires expensive supplements, complicated routines, or the latest biohacking trends—but what if the real answer is far simpler? In this episode, Jessica breaks down the foundational, research-backed pillars of living a longer, healthier life—without the overwhelm. If you’re tired of conflicting health advice and just want clear, practical steps that actually work, this is your starti...
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Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connected! Middle school kids and pre-teens get such a bad rap and in today's episode I talk about the joy I have found being around middle school age kids. I dive into the joy I have found with our kids at every age and encourage others to find some grace, love and support for any middle s...
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In this episode, Jessica Valant breaks down how to make cardiovascular exercise simple, effective, and sustainable—no matter your schedule, fitness level, or starting point. Whether you’re a runner, strength trainer, or just getting back into movement, you’ll learn how short, strategic sessions (even just 10 minutes a day) can support your heart, metabolism, and long-term health. Jessica shares how to calculate y...
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Why are so many women still confused, dismissed, or overlooked when it comes to their health? In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant sits down with award winning journalist Megan Rabbitt, author of The New Rules of Women’s Health, to break down what’s missing in women’s health—and how to finally take back control of your body, hormones, and long-term wellness. Meghan has interviewed hu...
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Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connected! Today I’m sharing a recent conversation that sparked a powerful reminder: the importance of owning my own choices. Learning to take full ownership in different areas of my life has helped me feel more empowered, while also letting go of the resentment I once felt toward o...
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