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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In the final episode of our prolapse series, Jessica discusses everything you need to know about pelvic organ prolapse surgery.

While only a small percentage of women with a prolapse will need surgery, it's important for those who do to feel empowered within the process. Jessica experienced major pelvic reconstruction and prolapse repair surgery four years ago and openly shares her own experience, as well as the information you need to know about the process. In this episode of Meet Your Body, you'll learn about:

- The different kinds of prolapse repair surgery.
- Why you'll never feel one hundred percent ready for surgery.
- Everything you need to ask your surgeon prior to surgery.
- The most pain Jessica was in after surgery (and how it resolved!).
- What you can expect from surgery recovery.

Join Jessica as she gives you the knowledge you need to move forward in your own prolapse and health journey.


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One of the most misunderstood topics involving a pelvic organ prolapse is how to exercise safely. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica will dive into this topic and help you feel safe and confident exercising with a prolapse.

She will first discuss the two reasons you need to be exercising even with a prolapse, and will then dive into the top strategies to be aware of as you incorporate exercise safely into your life (and yes, you can still lift weights and do squats!)

Listen in as Jessica talks you through the important subject of prolapse safe exercises and how to feel control over your own movement again.


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Up to half of all women may experience a pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. Yet it continues to be a source of fear, frustration and misunderstanding due to the lack of support and information available to those who have been diagnosed with a prolapse!

Jessica was first diagnosed with severe prolapse after the birth of her daughter ten years ago. Since then, she has been committed to learning how to live and move with confidence and joy, even with a prolapse. She has made it her mission to use her platform to spread this information to others so that no one has to live in fear after a prolapse diagnosis.

In today's episode, Jessica will talk you through the details of what a prolapse is, the symptoms you may experience with a prolapse and treatment that may help on your journey. In the next two episodes of our prolapse series, Jessica will address how to exercise with a prolapse and, finally, the details around prolapse surgery.

You can live and exercise with confidence and joy with a prolapse. We hope these episodes and resources below help you do that.


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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.

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In today's busy, chaotic, do it all society, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed. These feelings can wreak havoc on our physical, mental and spiritual health, and can lead to chronic health issues over time. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks about the importance of learning how to protect your own peace. She'll discuss the connection between emotional stress and your physical health, the importance of finding what peace means to you and the value of protecting it in this chaotic world.  

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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.

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In a recent discussion with a client, Jessica realized that there isn't enough information to guide us as we age. There are natural changes that do occur as we get older, and by understanding these, we can empower ourselves to manage them, create strategies and continue to live life to the fullest!

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica goes through the specific changes that happen in our bodies as we age (specifically for women). She then discusses steps we can take to help navigate these changes.

This conversation is laced with compassion, humor and gratitude as Jessica hopes to create an optimistic narrative around aging and how we walk through this world as women over forty.

Workout for Women Over 50:
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Jessica would never have described herself as an anxious or stressed person growing up. Then, in her early 20's, she experienced firsthand the physical issues that can arise after living with chronic stress. In this Meet Your Body episode, Jessica tells her own story of what led to that life changing time and some of the strategies she learned in order to move forward.

Jessica then talks about how chronic stress manifested again later in life and the affects it had on her nervous system and body.

Finally, she'll give you the specific steps she's taken in the past two years to regulate her own nervous system, eliminate chronic stress and find a place of peace and hope.

This is a vulnerable and honest discussion around the pressures we put on ourselves, the harmful affects of trying to please everyone and what we can do in order to feel our best and contribute to our communities.

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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.

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One of the most common questions Jessica gets asked is "How do I know I'm ready to make my workout harder?"

In this podcast episode, Jessica addresses this important question. She'll discuss how the fitness industry and social media has done us all a disservice by making us think exercise should look "pretty and perfect" all the time. She'll then cover the importance of knowing when you should not make exercise harder. (Hint: there are times in life when you actually don't want to make it harder!).

Finally, she'll go through the ways you'll know when to progress your workouts and how to do it so you feel safe and empowered in your own body.

This episode will give you a supportive and encouraging guide on how to progress in your own movement journey so it continues to serve you and your needs!


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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.

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Jessica recently received a message commenting on her busy life and asking how she does it all. This led her to record this podcast explaining her secret - she doesn't do it all!

In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses how many of us were raised thinking we should be able to "do it all" and how that's led to us feeling shame and defeat when we actually can't do it all. She talks about the a-ha moment she had that led to her letting certain things go, and the three steps she takes now to try to get things done while also avoiding burnout and stress.

If you've ever felt like you aren't doing enough, get ready for an episode that will help you lift and lighten some of that burden.

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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.

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