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Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

Cloud10 163 Episodes Jul 23, 2026

Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT is a podcast dedicated to helping women feel strong, safe, and empowered in their bodies through every season of life. Combining science-backed education, professional expertise, advocacy, and compassion, Jessica brings honest conversations and practical tools to the complex world of women’s health and aging. Each episode explores topics like perimenopause, menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, exercise, aging, recovery, body image, and healthcare advocacy. Drawing from her experience as a physical therapist and her own health journey, Jessica offers a grounded, empowering approach to aging, healing, movement, and wellness.

Episodes

Overwhelmed By Health Advice? Start Here
Overwhelmed By Health Advice? Start Here Jul 23, 2026 2843 Does it feel like every day there's a new health trend, supplement, workout, or expert telling you what you should be doing? With so much information available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed—and even harder to know what deserves your time, energy, and money. In this replay of one of our most important episodes of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares a simple framework for filtering throu
How I'm Navigating Change
How I'm Navigating Change Jul 16, 2026 2049 Change is one of the few things we can count on in life—and yet it's something most of us resist. In this personal episode, Jessica shares what she's navigating in her own life right now, from the changes that come with aging and a changing body to family dynamics, work, and the uncertainty that every new season can bring. Through honest reflection and practical tools, Jessica explores how we can
Mother-Daughter Book Recommendations for Tween and Teen Girls
Mother-Daughter Book Recommendations for Tween and Teen Girls Jul 9, 2026 3544 After her annual book recommendations episode, Jessica couldn't resist creating one more reading list—this time with a very special guest! Her 13-year-old daughter joins her to share their favorite fiction books for girls, with recommendations organized by age and reading level. They both love to read and share books together and they are excited to bring their favorites today. They divide their
My Annual Book Recommendations!
My Annual Book Recommendations! Jul 2, 2026 3093 It's one of my favorite episodes of the year! In this annual tradition, I'm sharing the books that inspired me, challenged my thinking, made me laugh, let me escape and kept me turning pages long after bedtime. From fiction fantasy, drama and romance to non-fiction empowerment and women's health, there's something here for every kind of reader. I'll tell you why each book made my list, who I th
Why and How To Cross Train For Runners
Why and How To Cross Train For Runners Jun 25, 2026 2601 When you are a runner, some of the most important workouts you do happen on the days you aren't going for a run. In this episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica Valant, MSPT, explains why cross training is one of the most valuable tools for improving performance, preventing injuries, and helping you enjoy running for years to come. Whether you're training f
The Lymphatic System - What It Does and Tools for Support
The Lymphatic System - What It Does and Tools for Support Jun 18, 2026 2164 Most of us don't spend much time thinking about our lymphatic system—but this incredible network plays a vital role in immunity, fluid balance, healing, and overall health. When it's functioning well, you probably don't notice it. But when it's not, you may experience swelling, puffiness, fatigue, frequent illness, or complications after surgery and cancer treatment. In this episode of Meet Your
Low Back Pain - Treatment, Symptoms and Hope
Low Back Pain - Treatment, Symptoms and Hope Jun 11, 2026 2510 Back pain can be frightening, frustrating, and overwhelming—but it doesn't have to be a limitation to movement and function! In this episode, physical therapist Jessica Valant shares the facts, myths, and practical strategies everyone should know about lower back pain. Drawing from both professional expertise and her own recent experience with a back injury, Jessica explains why diagnoses like he
Missing Workouts - The Myths and Truths
Missing Workouts - The Myths and Truths Jun 4, 2026 2388 Have you ever missed a few workouts and immediately felt like you were back at square one? You're not alone and today you'll learn both the myth and truth of missing workouts. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica tackles one of the biggest myths in fitness: the belief that missing a few days (or even a few weeks) of exercise means you've lost all of your progress. Drawing on both science
Perimenopause Explained - What Every Woman Should Know
Perimenopause Explained - What Every Woman Should Know May 28, 2026 3616 Perimenopause can feel confusing, unpredictable and overwhelming — but understanding what’s happening in your body can change everything. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica breaks down the science, symptoms and realities of perimenopause so you can move through this phase feeling informed and empowered instead of fearful. Jessica explains what perimenopause actually is, why hormones fluc
Strong Over Skinny with Dr. Sara Tariq
Strong Over Skinny with Dr. Sara Tariq May 21, 2026 3339 In this powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with Dr. Sara Tarek to challenge the harmful myths women have been told about health, weight, aging and what it truly means to thrive in midlife and beyond. Together, they unpack why chasing “skinny” often leaves women feeling exhausted, discouraged and disconnected from their bodies — and why building strength, resilience and metaboli
Pilates Teacher Training Explained
Pilates Teacher Training Explained May 14, 2026 2616 Thinking about becoming a Pilates instructor? Or wondering whether your current instructor is truly qualified? Before you sign up for a quick online certification — or trust someone guiding your body through movement — there are important truths about the Pilates industry you need to hear. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica Valant — physical therapist, Pilates expert, and educator — bre
What I've Learned About Surgery Recovery
What I've Learned About Surgery Recovery May 7, 2026 2311 In this honest and powerful episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares important lessons everyone facing surgery should know. Drawing from her experience as a physical therapist — along with her own six major surgeries — she offers practical tips to help you mentally and physically prepare for surgery and recovery. You’ll hear why you may never feel completely ready for surgery, the importance of

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