Meet Your Body

• Taboo Topics with Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas

  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 episode, we are learning all about the important topics around pelvic floor health and how you can feel empowered in this area of your health.In this amazing interview with pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas, we discuss general topics such as the importance of your pelvic floor and what to expect from pelvic floor physical therapy. We also shine light onto important topics such as pain, dilators, self assessment and how to poop for the best pelvic floor health. This is an extremely valuable, open and light hearted conversation for women of all ages!Alicia has been a pelvic floor physical therapist since 2016 and treats people of all genders in the greater Boston area. She isn’t one to shy away from taboo topics. From bladder problems to bowel movements to sex, Alicia is always game to talk through the dirty details to help patients figure out what’s going on “down there.” She’s the creator behind @thepelvicdancefloor, a social media presence with over a million followers across Instagram and TikTok, where she uses humor to share evidence-based pelvic health info in a relatable way. Her first book, Power to the Pelvis, aims to further that mission and empower people to take charge of their pelvic floor healthResources mentioned in this episode:Alicia's book Power to the Pelvis: https://tinyurl.com/a8uxvteeAlicia on social media: @thepelvicdancefloorWatch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcastJessica’s website, resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comJessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited YouTube workouts: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates  Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesJessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8rGoogle - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fpJessica 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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• My Daily Schedule as a Physical Therapist, Business Owner and Mom

  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 daily schedule includes!You'll learn how she prioritizes the categories of her daily to do list, whether she gets up early for a specific morning routine, the areas she wishes she could put more attention towards and how she plans her workouts.Instead of giving advice for a "perfect" daily schedule, this is an episode that allows you to peek into the real life schedule of a busy business owner, mom, wife and perimenopausal woman who simply tries every day to focus on her health, her family, her work and her community.Resources mentioned in this episode:Listen to Jessica's podcast episode about setting goals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000640550018Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcastJessica’s website, resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comJessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited YouTube workouts: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates  Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesJessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8rGoogle - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fpJessica 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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• Infertility, Hormones and Support with Dr. Lora Shahine, MD

  Infertility, miscarriage and reproductive issues can lead to frustration and fear for women around the globe. Today's podcast episode offers education, information and support to anyone navigating their own fertility or aging journey.Dr. Lora Shahine is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist and she brings her mission of being a trustworthy resource and voice in the area of women's health to the podcast today. Dr. Shahine and Jessica discuss how hormones change as we age, some common causes of miscarriage and infertility, the IVF process and common endocrine disruptors that surround us every day.Whether you are trying to get pregnant, looking for guidance around fertility as an aging woman or wondering how to support your hormones during the menopausal transition, today's podcast episode will offer tools and support to meet your body where it is.Dr. Lora Shahine is a double board certified OBGYN and reproductive endocrinologist practicing at Pacific NW Fertility in Seattle. She is dedicated to educating on reproductive health as an author, speaker, content creator with over a million followers across YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok, and other platforms, and host of the Brave & Curious podcast.Resources mentioned in this episode:Dr. Lora Shahine's website and resources: http://www.drlorashahine.comDr. Shahine on social media: @drlorashahineWatch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcastJessica’s website, resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comJessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited YouTube workouts: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates  Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilatesJessica Valant Pilates app:Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8rGoogle - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fpJessica 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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• My IVF Story

  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, nutrition, research and - ultimately - IVF in her path to ultimately conceive and give birth to her son in 2017.In today's episode, Jessica candidly shares her own experience with secondary infertility and IVF. You'll learn how she was ultimately told IVF was her only option, tools she used to nourish herself during this hard time, how she chose her doctor and more. This is a very personal episode that illustrates the myriad of emotions that are involved with the infertility journey.Resources mentioned in this episode:⚫︎ Endometriosis guide and resources: https://jessicavalant.com/endometriosis⚫︎ IVF guide and resources: https://jessicavalant.com/infertility⚫︎ IVF exercises: https://youtu.be/PNBOe6fwNLQ⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8rGoogle - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fpJessica 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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• Endometriosis, Hormones and Aging

  Women diagnosed with endometriosis aren't typically informed of what changes occur with their symptoms as they enter the perimenopause and menopause transition in midlife. In today's episode, Jessica discusses what aging women can expect when it comes to the implications of endometriosis. You'll learn:⚫︎ Jessica's own experience with her endometriosis symptoms as she entered perimenopause⚫︎ What perimenopausal and menopausal estrogen changes can do to endometriosis symptoms⚫︎ HRT and endometriosis⚫︎ How to support and nourish your system through the aging processThis episode will help inform and empower any woman who's been diagnosed with endometriosis as they navigate the aging process with agency and strength.Resources mentioned in this episode:⚫︎ Endometriosis guide and resources: https://jessicavalant.com/endometriosis⚫︎ Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and membership:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited ⚫︎ YouTube workouts: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⚫︎ Jessica Valant women's health and fitness app:Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8rGoogle - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fpJessica 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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