Two weeks ago Jessica woke up with some fairly concerning symptoms. She saw her doctor who immediately ordered a brain MRI. The next two weeks were full of waiting, researching, advocating and sleepless nights. In today's episode, Jessica talks about the details around that health scare and the few important lessons she was reminded of during that time.

If you have ever been through a health scare yourself, this episode can give you a few helpful tips to walk through a tough situation it as best you can.


UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

Daily movement is important for all of us. This can be challenging when you have various autoimmune disorders or diseases such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue that act like autoimmune diseases. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses the two unique needs of people with these issues: pain management and energy conversation. She will then go through eight important strategies to help make regular movement and exercise not only possible, but enjoyable, for people with chronic pain, inflammation and fatigue. You'll come away feeling hope and optimism at the possibility of including safe and consistent exercise in your own life.


10 Minute Gentle Fibromyalgia Workout
https://youtu.be/umh4tbDmSc8

Gentle Pilates Workout
https://youtu.be/jsn_dV1BmWc

UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

Jessica was diagnosed with endometriosis after her first laparoscopic surgery almost twenty years ago. Since then she's experienced two additional surgeries, a hysterectomy, IVF and a diagnosis of frozen pelvis. She has also committed herself to working with her body to manage her endometriosis symptoms and live a full and movement filled life. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks about everything you need to know about endometriosis, including what it is, common symptoms, myths and treatment. She will also give you all the details about her own journey, including how she eventually was diagnosed and what she's done in the twenty years since then to manage her pain and symptoms. If you or a loved one has endometriosis, this is an episode you'll want to listen to and share.


Jessica's Endometriosis Guide:
https://jessicavalantpilates.com/endometriosis

Jessica's Endometriosis Workout:
https://youtu.be/P0hP3ySMsRA

Nancy's Nook Endo Support:
http://www.nancysnookendo.com

UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

As a physical therapist and movement professional, one of the most common questions Jessica gets asked is how to feel motivated to workout. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, she dives into the the topic of motivation and exercise! She discusses what's wrong with the current narrative around exercise motivation in the health and fitness industry and her eight specific tips to truly finding lasting motivation for exercise and movement. You'll leave this episode with hope and encouragement and actionable steps for your own life.


UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

Jessica Valant movement plans:
https://jessicavalantpilates.com/workout-programs

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

We talk all the time about the importance of being an advocate for yourself and today we are diving into what that means and why it's so vital to your health journey! Jessica will discuss the definition of "advocate" and the six important mindset shifts you need to make in order to be a powerful advocate for yourself and others. She will then take you through practical steps you will need to follow with doctors, health care professionals and movement teachers in order to step into your power and advocate for yourself and your needs (or those of a loved one). This episode can truly benefit everyone at some point in their health journey, so let's get started!


UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Full Hysterectomy Resource Guide (to know what questions to ask):
https://jessicavalantpilates.com/complete-hysterectomy-guide

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

We are excited to bring Rachel Piper to the Meet Your Body podcast! Rachel (NCPT) is a classically trained comprehensive Pilates teacher who believes that you should love your body for what it can do no matter your size, your age, or your current abilities.

Rachel describes herself as a "Pilates obsessed human practicing and teaching in a bigger body". In today's episode, Jessica and Rachel discuss what this statement means and how to feel encouraged as a mover if you also identify as a bigger bodied human . They dive into how the fitness world typically fails people in bigger bodies and what practical things you can do (as a mover and teacher) to make movement more accessible.

They will then round out the conversation discussing what accessibility looks like in fitness and how this applies to the neurodiverse population, a subject that is near and dear to Rachel's heart.

This is a rich, transparent and important conversation that all movers and teachers would benefit from listening to!

Rachel and her offerings can all be found below:
- Instagram (@size_diverse_pilates): http://www.instagram.com/size_diverse_pilates
- YouTube and accessible props video: https//youtu.be/unQGoKpYlrk
- Website: http://www.sizediversepilates.com
- Size Diverse Pilates online workshop: http://tinyurl.com/22rdhjhv


JVP UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips)
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

Perimenopause is considered the "second puberty" for women, yet it's something that's rarely talked about! It can last anywhere from 5-12 years prior to menopause and can have a significant impact on a woman's life. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica tells you about her own current journey with perimenopause. She then discusses the definition of menopause, common symptoms associated with perimenopause and some tips and tools for getting through this time with hope and optimism!

Basic Dumbbell Workout for Home:
https://youtu.be/pSZisB6l4mA

Functional Nutritionist Marisa Malzone (free consult call offered)
https://www.innersolwellness.com

UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips)
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

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 night to urinate? This episode of Meet Your Body is for you! Today Jessica shares her own story with frequent urination and the three top tips you need in order to urinate less frequently throughout the day and night. Learn why the "just in case" pee is such a bad habit and the importance of exercising your pelvic floor.

This episode will help you take some of the power back in your life!

Pelvic floor exercises (and the correct way to do a Kegal):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hplrmlU-5h4

UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips)
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

Pelvic floor physical therapy is important specialized physical therapy that focuses on the pelvic floor - and that can sometimes be confusing! In today's episode, physical therapist Jessica Valant talks all about pelvic floor physical therapy. She'll discuss the definition of the pelvic floor, why it's important, symptoms that show you may have pelvic floor dysfunction and who is a candidate for pelvic floor PT. (Hint: if you leak urine when sneezing or have pain with sex, you are definitely a candidate!).

Pelvic floor PT is a great way to help live a full, enjoyable and pain free life. This episode will give you the tools and information you need to get there!

UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips)
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jessica recently had a revelation while standing in the kitchen - she may be experiencing what she calls a "midlife confusion". With the combination of turning 45 years old, experiencing a severe injury and walking her mother-in-law through the dying process, Jessica has been hit with some in depth questions and observations around life, aging and living.

Listen in as she talks openly about the questions she's currently experiencing, including what a fitness career looks like as you get older, how to walk through a society that values youth above all else, finding joy in the present moment and learning to accept where our journeys are all ultimately heading.

This is an honest and raw conversation and Jessica hopes it helps anyone in midlife know they aren't alone.


UNLIMITED online fitness membership:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips)
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

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.

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.

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.