Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT
Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

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Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates and movement teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant, MSPT, as she brings her signature combination of expertise, science based research and compassion to the world of women's health and aging.  The Meet Your Body Podcast will cover topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will bring education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies, expert guests, personal experiences and hope to address things like perimenopause and menopause, 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 aging and living as an empowered and strong woman.

Recent Episodes

Weight Loss in Midlife - Strategies, Support and Empowerment
APR 2, 2026
Weight Loss in Midlife - Strategies, Support and Empowerment
Most women are told that weight loss in midlife requires extreme dieting or pushing themselves harder than ever. But what if that approach is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant breaks down the real science behind weight changes in midlife—and why “eat less, exercise more” often backfires. She validates our desires for strategies that are effective and sustainable, while explaining the science behind why we gain weight in midlife. If you’ve been feeling frustrated, exhausted, or disconnected from your body, this episode will help you shift out of that cycle and into a way of supporting your body that actually works. You’ll learn: How your nervous system directly impacts weight, hormones, and overall health The role of estrogen in fat distribution, metabolism, and stress response Why strength training and daily movement matter more than ever in midlife The importance of realistic, personalized goals that fit your life This conversation goes beyond weight loss—it’s about feeling strong, safe, and at home in your body during a time of change. If you’re ready to stop fighting your body and start working with it, this episode will give you the tools to build lasting, sustainable health. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Workout Schedule for Women: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000722952202 ⚫︎ Navigating Nutrition podcast episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000738520122 ⚫︎ Nourishing your nervous system podcast episode: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000733951049⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Alcohol and health ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000737413482⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠⁠⁠Jessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠Google - ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: ➡️ Get up to $300 off your own Air Doctor Air Purifier with code MEETYOURBODY http://www.airdoctorpro.com Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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61 MIN
Highlights - Simple Goal Setting When You Feel Overwhelmed
MAR 30, 2026
Highlights - Simple Goal Setting When You Feel Overwhelmed
Today's Highlights episode is a clip from our full episode all about Overwhelm and Health Information. In this segment, Jessica explains the steps to take in order to set health goals that feel both motivating and achievable. If you are feeling overwhelmed and confused by the sheer amount of health information you are taking in, this episode is for you! Full episode Overwhelm and Health Information: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000728219871 Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠ ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠  ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠  ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠ Jessica Valant Pilates app: Apple IOS - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠ Google - ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp⁠ Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Health Routines and Travel with Lesley Logan
MAR 25, 2026
Health Routines and Travel with Lesley Logan
Struggling to stay consistent with your health routines when life gets busy—or when you’re constantly on the go? In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with her good friend, Pilates expert and global traveler Lesley Logan to share simple, realistic strategies for maintaining your health, energy, and sanity—no matter where you are. From navigating frequent travel to managing seasons like perimenopause, Lesley breaks down how to build flexible routines that actually fit your life (instead of fighting against it). In this episode, you’ll learn: How to create routines that adapt to travel, work, and unpredictable schedules Simple ways to stay consistent with movement, hydration, and self-care on the go Why listening to your body is the key to sustainable health The mindset shift that helps you let go of perfection and stay grounded How community and connection support your mental and physical well-being If you feel like you’re constantly “starting over” with your routines, this episode will help you build habits that travel with you—so you can feel your best in any season of life. Because real wellness isn’t rigid—it moves with you. About our guest: Lesley Logan is the world’s leading expert on how Pilates changes your life, and is the Chief Pilates Officer at OnlinePilatesClasses.com. She has taught thousands of students, trained hundreds of Pilates teachers, lead dozens of workshops at global conferences, and supported notable companies such as the Associated Press and Balanced Body, empowering participants with movement and happiness through Pilates and international retreats. With a comprehensive certificate (NCPT) from the National Pilates Certification Program, and additional certifications in trauma-informed breathwork, mindset, and habits coaching, and with teaching experience since 2008, Lesley is widely regarded by the Pilates community and corporate executives alike. Thanks to our sponsors! ➡️ Get 15% off your purchase of OneSkin with code MEETYOURBODY at http://www.oneskin.co/meetyourbody Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ Lesley Logan: ⁠http://www.onlinepilatesclasses.com ⚫︎ Lesley on Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/lesley.logan ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠Google - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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53 MIN
Progressive Overload - The Key To Muscle and Strength Gains
MAR 18, 2026
Progressive Overload - The Key To Muscle and Strength Gains
Strength training is essential for long-term health—but how you train matters just as much as what you do. If you’re not seeing the results you expect, you may be missing one key ingredient. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica breaks down the powerful fitness principle of progressive overload—and why it’s crucial for building strength, supporting bone health, and staying resilient as you age. She explains what progressive overload really means, how to apply it in a simple and sustainable way, and how to adapt it for beginners, injuries, or autoimmune conditions. If you’re ready to make your workouts more effective, efficient, and empowering, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Resources mentioned in this episode: ⚫︎ How to Start Lifting Weights ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body-with-jessica-valant-mspt/id1649561552?i=1000719787855⁠ ⚫︎ Should You Be Sore After Workouts? https://youtu.be/HXfLW8Rboj0 ⚫︎ 20 Minute Beginner Dumbbell Workout: https://youtu.be/zRayn_kDjZw ⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠ ⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠  ⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠⁠⁠Jessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠Google - ⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp⁠⁠⁠ Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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43 MIN