Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT
Episodes
What I've Learned About Surgery Recovery
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares important lessons everyone facing surgery should know. Drawing from her experie...
Highlights - Are You Truly Resting?
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ha...
Longevity Made Simple - The Habits That Matter
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think longevity requires expensive supplements, complicated routines, or the latest biohacking trends—but what if the real answer is far...
Connections - Loving On Middle School Kids
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Exercise Series - All About Cardiovascular Exercise
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica Valant breaks down how to make cardiovascular exercise simple, effective, and sustainable—no matter your schedule, fitness ...
The New Rules of Women's Health with Meghan Rabbitt
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Connections - Owning Choices and Avoiding Resentment
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
How To Create a Workout Plan and Schedule
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your workout routine feels inconsistent, overwhelming, or impossible to stick to—you’re not alone. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica V...
Highlights - Red Light Benefits and Uses
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This short Highlights episode is a spotlight on our popular red light episode from July 2025! Red light therapy is a powerful tool for the use of nume...
Weight Loss in Midlife - Strategies, Support and Empowerment
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Highlights - Simple Goal Setting When You Feel Overwhelmed
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Health Routines and Travel with Lesley Logan
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bo...
Connections - How To Listen To Your Body
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Progressive Overload - The Key To Muscle and Strength Gains
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
How to Prepare Your Body for Perimenopause
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Perimenopause is inevitable, and there are a few things you can do in the years prior to help you enter this phase of life with strength, knowledge an...
Connections - GLP-1's and a Short Story
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Youth Sports - Finding Confidence, Joy and Resilience with Garry Linton
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the midst of trying to help our kids succeed and find something they love, are we unintentionally pushing them toward burnout and injury in youth s...
Kids and Exercise - Getting Our Kids Moving
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this important episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica tackles a conversation every parent and caregiver needs to hear: kids and movement. Children ne...
Connections - Work, app and big news
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Freeing Yourself From Perfectionism, People Pleasing and Co-Dependency with Beatriz Victoria Albina
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you say “yes” when you mean “no”? Do you end up in lopsided relationships, feeling resentful but not sure how to speak up? Do you feel anxi...
Connections - My Body Image Journey
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Fat Grafting Surgery After Mastectomy
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fat grafting is a common post mastectomy revision surgery and today Jessica is diving into all the details around this procedure. You'll learn the ins...
Connections - Healthy Hair Journey
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two years ago I first mentioned my experience with breaking and thinning hair due to perimenopause. You all have continued to ask if I've found anythi...
Reclaiming Sexual Health in Midlife and Beyond with Andrea Martin
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and empowering episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with Andrea Martin, a board-certified women’s health practitioner and se...
All About Frozen Shoulder
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Frozen shoulder affects up to 5% of all women over the age of forty. It is characterized by sometimes debilitating pain and a loss of motion and is co...
Wellness Trends I'm Leaving Behind
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trends in the wellness and fitness industries are everywhere and seem to dictate everything from what your neighbor recommends to what social media ad...
Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Swings in Midlife
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Meet Your Body, host Jessica Valant explores the powerful connection between anxiety, depression, and the hormonal shifts of perim...
Connections - The Heartbreak All Around
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While the first week of the new year should be one of hope and anticipation, instead we are facing another week of heartbreak, tragedy and fear in our...
How To Exercise After Surgery, Injury or Diagnosis
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It can feel hard and confusing to start exercising again after a surgery, injury or diagnosis. Yet movement is vital in order to heal, return to funct...
How I Prepare for the New Year
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter the new year, we are bombarded with messages about setting goals, making resolutions and "new year new you". It can leave us feeling anywh...
Connections - When Things Don't Go As Planned
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
The Importance of Rest
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rest is one of the most important aspects of overall health and well being. Yet it is extremely undervalued and even avoided in our high productivity,...
Connections - Things I don't tell you on social media
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Pilates vs. Weight Lifting - Which is Better?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the ultimate question in fitness - Pilates or weight lifting? Today I'm getting to the heart of the matter and unpacking this common question for...
Feeling Empowered and Strong After Baby with Dr. Lashonda Jones
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jessica and Dr. Lashonda Jones as they dive into the intricacies and importance of prenatal support and postpartum recovery. In this episode th...
Connections - Introvert vs Extrovert?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Helping Women Navigate Nutrition with Marita Radloff, MS, RDN
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jessica Valant and Marita Radloff, MS, RDN as they delve into the world of nutrition for women. Food is fuel and has the power to support our bo...
Connections - Holiday Musings
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connections are my shorter episodes that include my inner thoughts, behind the scenes realities, tangents and experiences to help us feel more connect...
Alcohol and Your Health
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jessica as she delves into the complex world of alcohol consumption and how it effects our health. In this episode, she explores the science, ...
Exercise and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Nidhi Sharma
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jessica Valant and Dr. Nidhi Sharma, physical therapist, delve into the intricacies of pelvic floor health, exercise and postpar...
My Journey with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica shares her personal journey with pelvic floor health, focusing on her experience with prolapse, the impact of pregnancy and c...
Nourishing Your Nervous System
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses the importance of nourishing your nervous system for overall health. She shares her personal jour...
Neighbors, Community and Counterweights with Shannan Martin
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in a heavy time. Isolation and loneliness are commonplace. We feel like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. We long for communi...
Making Friends As An Adult
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isolation and loneliness is truly a health epidemic in our society, yet it can feel extremely difficult and intimidating to make friends as an adult. ...
The Supplements I'm Taking
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Supplements can be an important part of a complete healthcare routine, but it can be hard to decide the best vitamins and supplements for yourself whe...
How To Support Someone With Breast Cancer
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As a breast cancer survivor, Jessica knows firsthand how important the support of community is during the time of diagnosis and treatment. She often...
Overwhelm and Health Information
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are living in a time of vast amounts of health information, expert opinions and influencer experience. While it's great to have access to so much t...
How To Prepare For Surgery (Best Of)
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Osteoporosis - Prevention, Diagnosis and Exercise with Rebekah Rotstein
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is estimated that over 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Despite how common this condition is, there isn't typically very...
Having a Baby and Life Lessons After 40 with Nicole Walters
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you've done in the past has led to who you are right now? What if the dreams you once had don't quite fit in with where you are in ...
The Hidden Benefits of Building Muscle
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You probably know the building muscle helps with overall strength and bone health. But did you know there is a long list of not as well known benefits...
My Current Workout Schedule
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks through the details about the workout plan she is currently following in her own life. While you m...
What I'm Focusing on For My Health Right Now
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The amount of choices and decisions we make around our health every day can feel overwhelming. Between when and how to workout, when and what to eat, ...
How Hard Work Fuels Growth in Fitness and Life with Eleanor Beaton
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eleanor Beaton is a woman business owner and busy mom of two. She leads women around the world in how to scale and grow their own businesses to millio...
How To Start Lifting Weights
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lifting weights is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Yet it can be hard to know where to start when you are a beginner! In ...
How a Hobby Became a Powerful Online Community with Lauren Moore
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest is a prime example of how you can take a personal passion and turn it into a dream career. Lauren Moore is the founder of Book Huddle, a...
What I'm Reading and my Favorite Books!
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking all about books today on Meet Your Body! Jessica nerds out on all things books and hosts an informal "book club" for all listeners, tal...
Red Light - The Science, Uses and Benefits
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Red light therapy is a powerful tool for the use of numerous health conditions. It has shown benefits in the areas of inflammation, wound healing, ski...
My Experience with HRT
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hormone replacement therapy is all over the media right now for good reason. We are finally understanding more about the powerful positive effects HRT...
Survivorship, HRT and Support for the Cancer Community with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, yet the support they receive when it comes to longterm care and quality of life can be ...
Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi and Jessica discuss everything you need to know when it comes to hormone replacement therap...
How I Prioritize In Different Seasons of Life
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to know how to adjust your schedule and to do list in different seasons of life. Whether it's a change of activities, job duties, caret...
My Life With Hypermobility
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hypermobility affects up to 30% of women, yet it is a misunderstood and oftentimes overlooked diagnosis. It can play a role in joint pain, muscle pain...
How To Build Muscle Strength
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Muscle strength is vital for us to stay strong, functional and independent as we age. Unfortunately, our muscle mass starts to decrease in our 30's an...
Taboo Topics with Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pain with sex. Constipation. Incontinence. These are extremely common issues for women and yet aren't talked about enough! In today's Meet Your Body e...
My Daily Schedule as a Physical Therapist, Business Owner and Mom
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder what a day in the life looks like for those you follow online? Today Jessica pulls back the curtain to tell you exactly what her da...
Infertility, Hormones and Support with Dr. Lora Shahine, MD
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Infertility, miscarriage and reproductive issues can lead to frustration and fear for women around the globe. Today's podcast episode offers education...
My IVF Story
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica's own infertility journey started in 2014 when trying to conceive with her second baby. She was thrown into a world of doctors, surgeries, nut...
Endometriosis, Hormones and Aging
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women diagnosed with endometriosis aren't typically informed of what changes occur with their symptoms as they enter the perimenopause and menopause t...
Weighted Walking Vests - Should you be using one?
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weighted walking vests are extremely popular right now, especially for perimenopausal and post menopausal women looking at options for strength and bo...
Better Sleep - Why You Need It and How To Get It
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A good night's sleep is one of the most important things our body needs for health, immune system, energy, brain function, hormones and mood. Yet in o...
Body Connection with Dr. Hillary McBride
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you saw your body as a someONE instead of a someTHING? What if you had strategies to remove stuck trauma in your body and feel more at home in...
My One Year Mastectomy Update
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over a year ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your Body,...
Exercise, Sex and Healing After Hysterectomy (Best Of)
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in the United States. Yet, there is very little information available about how to prepare fo...
What To Know Before Your Hysterectomy (Best Of)
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in the United States. Yet, there is very little information available about how to prepare fo...
Tips for Less Frequent Urination - How To Pee Less! (Best Of)
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 n...
Stress, Anxiety and The Power of Movement (Best Of)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
Ep. 75 - My Beginner Experience - Fear, Falling and Getting Back Up
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month we have been talking all about being a beginner in fitness, including how to feel supported, how to truly feel motivated and more.In today'...
Ep. 74 - Best Tips for Beginners in Fitness
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to celebrate being a beginner in fitness!In today's episode, Jessica talks about her top tips for being a beginner in fitness. She discusses...
Ep. 73 - Motivation and Consistency in Fitness
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motivation and consistency are two very important factors when it comes to fitness and longterm health.Unfortunately, those concepts are also laced wi...
Ep. 72 - What to Expect When You Have Surgery
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the change...
Ep. 71 - Exercise for Aging Women Part 2
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the change...
Ep. 70 - Exercise for Aging Women
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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!Ou...
Ep. 69 - You Don't Have to Run To Be Healthy
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.Je...
Ep. 68 - How I'm Dealing With Stress Right Now
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 kno...
Ep. 67 - All About Posture
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 slo...
Ep. 66 - Muscle Recovery - The what, why and how of muscle recovery!
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 impor...
Ep. 65 - Organization and the Invisible Mental Load Women Carry
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, fri...
Ep. 64 - Exercise Motivation for Women in Their 40's
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Ep. 63 - Six Months After My Mastectomy
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over six months ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your B...
Ep. 62 - Currently...
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tir...
Ep. 61 - My Food Story
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 60 - All About Hormones with Expert Ali Damron
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sympt...
Ep. 59 - My Perimenopause Update - One Year Later
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica discovered her first perimenopause symptoms right around her 45th birthday. She committed to learning more about perimenopause and how to supp...
Ep. 58 - My Full Breast Cancer Story and Q&A
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Ep. 57 - People Pleasing - My experience, why it's harmful and how to stop
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Ep. 56 - Life Lately and There Isn't Always A Reason
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 recov...
Ep. 55 - Alabama court case, IVF and the implications for families
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While Jessica typically doesn't talk about current events, she is making an exception today to discuss the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision surro...
Ep. 54 - The First Month After My Mastectomy
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Four weeks ago, Jessica had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this very personal and vulnerable ep...
Ep. 53 - How to Prepare for Surgery
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...