It's common to feel discouraged when it seems we are "back at the beginning".

Whether it's an injury, change in job status, relationship or other unforeseen bump in the road, it's easy to have a sense of defeat that we have to start over.

But what if there is something to be embraced about the beginning? What if we reframe the narrative and find something positive about starting over?

As we enter the new year - and Jessica enters a fork in the road in her own life - she discusses the inevitability of being at the beginning. She goes through the two main concepts to understand about being a beginner and how to step into your own power - even when starting over.

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Two weeks ago Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer.

In this raw and real episode, she tells you how the diagnosis came about and what the first two weeks have been like. She also touches on what her current treatment recommendation is and how she's handling it all.

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In the final episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica talks about the importance of knowing that healing is not linear.

It's easy to get stuck in the thought pattern that there is a clear finish line to our health and wellness. We either reach a goal or heal an injury in the designated time frame and then move on.

That thinking isn't usually realistic and can often times make us feel we have failed when it doesn't come to pass!

In reality, healing is not linear. There are ups and downs and starts and stops. It's normal to feel like you are progressing one day and then feel you've taken a step back the next day.

It can all be a very normal part of the process and the more we accept that healing isn't a clear cut and linear process and work with it, the more we can feel we are empowered and encouraged in our own health journeys.

Join Jessica and Meet Your Body for this powerful series on common limiting thoughts and beliefs. You'll leave with actionable tips so that you can get out of your own way and learn to celebrate who you are and what you can do!

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In the third episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica discusses the need to let go of the false idea that your body is the enemy.

Society sets us up to believe we are many different parts and that our minds and our bodies are separate. We develop an idea that our bodies are "bad" and need to be mastered by our minds. When we experience chronic pain, injuries, trauma, illness or disappointment, this becomes even more prevalent.

In today's episode, Jessica talks about the history of this thought process and how it has caused tremendous damage to our relationship with our own body. She talks to you about the moment she realized her body was her partner in this life and that she could work with it and honor it - even in the midst of auto immune disease, infertility and more.

This episode is imperative for everyone who has ever looked at their body as the enemy. You'll learn how to take the first steps towards believing in the worth and value of your body and the importance of walking through life as partners with your body.

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In the second episode of our limiting thoughts series, Jessica talks about the ways the All of Nothing Mentality can hold you back.

In the health and fitness world, it's easy to think it needs to be all or nothing. We feel we need to do a full hour workout or it's not worth it. We think we need to workout every single day or we might as well not workout at all. We assume every workout needs to be the hardest we've ever done or it doesn't help.

None of those are true! Those thoughts can actually cause feelings of discouragement and defeat that lead us to quit a health or fitness program all together.

In today's episode we will smash the limiting thought of believing our movement and health habits need to be all or nothing! We will talk through the reality of maintaining a movement program in real life and the power of consistency and patience.

Join Jessica and Meet Your Body for this powerful series on common limiting thoughts and beliefs. You'll leave with actionable tips so that you can get out of your own way and learn to celebrate who you are and what you can do!

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Jessica is starting a new four part series on Meet Your Body all about the thoughts that limit us and hold us back from feeling empowered and confident!

Today she discusses the comparison game. When we compare ourselves to other people or to previous versions of ourselves, we get caught in a cycle of defeat and discouragement. By embracing our own experiences, lives and journeys, we can find the path that is right for us and discover true strength and joy along the way!

Join Jessica and Meet Your Body for this powerful series on common limiting thoughts and beliefs. You'll leave with actionable tips so that you can get out of your own way and learn to celebrate who you are and what you can do!

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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.

Whether it's menopause, how to exercise, relationships or mindset - there are so many important questions around being over the age of 60 in our world today.

In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is honored to bring you three women experiencing all of the above. They are all over the age of 60 and are sharing with you their journeys during this important time of life.

You'll hear all about their thoughts on exercise, attitude, skin care and more!

This episode will leave you with a full heart as you hear important stories and realize you aren't walking this aging journey alone.

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Jessica is turning 46 years old soon and is right in the middle of perimenopause and all the physical and mental changes that brings. In this episode, she shares all the things she is doing - and not doing - as she goes through the aging process.

She will cover exercise, mindset, skin, hair, life choices and more in this raw and real episode. Jessica believes we need more honesty and community as women when it comes to perimenopause, menopause and aging, and she hopes to bring that to all of us today!

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At the time of this recording, we are experiencing an unfathomable tragedy in the world. The pain and suffering we see in this world can be overwhelming. When you add the 24 hour news cycle and social media, it can feel like a constant bombardment of sadness and pain.

Today we are discussing what this continual stress can do to our bodies and some steps we can take in order to calm our nervous systems and find some healing.

Jessica acknowledges that she is coming from a place of privilege in that she is safe and has access to food and water. She is not in danger or worried about family members. Many of you listening are in the same situation. We have the ability to step away from the stress of these tragedies, while many people do not. This episode is not comparing those situations in any way. Our hearts are broken for all suffering directly in the world right now.

For those who are safe and feeling the stress of the destruction and helplessness in the world, it's important to take care of yourself so that you are ready to be a helper to those in need when the calling comes. Today's episode will help you do that, while reminding you that you are not alone in your sadness.

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In today's episode of Meet Your Body, it's a coffee date with Jessica! She'll catch you up on life and chat with you about what she's been going through lately. That includes some hip pain and symptoms that have been limiting her workouts and causing a general disruption of life (which pain tends to do!).

She'll also talk about the magic of being in the car and important information she's read lately on the power of squats.

Join Jessica for a personal conversation with tangents, tips and more!


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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.