Menu
Sign In Search Podcasts Charts People & Topics Add Podcast API Pricing
Podcast Image

Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess Cording

Episode 244: Transform Your Health with Functional Fitness | Jess Cording x Dr. Jessica Shepherd & Rachel Katzman

28 Oct 2025

Description

📌Make sure to check out Pvolve at www.pvolve.com 👉 In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living, host Jess Cording interviews Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Rachel Katzman about the innovative approaches in women's fitness today. They explore the benefits of functional fitness for improving posture, reducing back pain, and boosting energy. Dr. Shepherd shares her personal journey with functional fitness and how it transformed her physical health and mindset. The conversation highlights the importance of finding balanced fitness routines that not only change appearances but also enhance overall well-being and vitality.   Key Takeaways:  Functional fitness can help alleviate common issues like back pain and improve posture. Physical transformation is often accompanied by increased energy and a more positive mindset. Women's fitness is evolving with new, innovative methods focused on holistic wellness rather than just aesthetics. Finding a sustainable and sane fitness routine is crucial for long-term health and happiness. 🖋️ Some key points   (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome (02:12) Rachel Katzman on Founding PVolve (05:11) Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Women's Health and Fitness (06:56) The Importance of Strength Training for Women (14:34) Addressing Gaps in Women's Health Research (16:08) Connecting with PVolve and Final Thoughts (17:18) What Does Healthy Living Mean to You? (19:00) Conclusion and Farewell 🌎 Connect with the guests Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, is a board-certified OBGYN and founder of Sanctum Med + Wellness, where she combines traditional and holistic approaches to women's health. With a focus on perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Shepherd goes beyond the biological effects, addressing the emotional, physical, and lifestyle aspects to offer comprehensive support for women during these transformative stages. Website https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd/?hl=e Rachel Katzman is the Founder of Pvolve, an omnichannel fitness company with a clinically-backed method that that pairs functional movement with resistance equipment to build strong, mobile bodies. Rachel launched the company in 2017 and remains a leading force within the female-led company. Known for her customer-centric leadership style, Rachel drives the brand's creative vision forward, elevating the overall member experience and growing the global digital platform. Before Pvolve, Rachel founded Cuvee Beauty, a champagne-based haircare line, in 2016 and sold it in 2019. Rachel has been recognized in top publications such as Forbes, Marie Claire, and Women's Health. She was also honored on Inc. Magazine's list of "2023's Most Dynamic Entrepreneurs" and the "2024 Entreprenista 100." Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rkatzman/?hl=en LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkatzman 🌎 Connect with Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP JessicaCordingNutrition.com  Instagram / Facebook   Author of The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide To Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep, and  The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety  and (Viva Editions)  and  The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide To Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep 🎤 Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia   If you like what you hear, leave a 5-star review on apple podcasts HERE.  Connect with me on IG  @jesscording YouTube link: https://youtu.be/8D2q91_ovD4

Audio
Featured in this Episode

No persons identified in this episode.

Transcription

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet

Help us prioritize this episode for transcription by upvoting it.

0 upvotes
🗳️ Sign in to Upvote

Popular episodes get transcribed faster

Comments

There are no comments yet.

Please log in to write the first comment.