Best Jessica Valant Podcasts (2025)

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What I'm Reading and my Favorite Books! 34:33

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2d ago34:33

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We are talking all about books today on Meet Your Body! Jessica nerds out on all things books and hosts an informal "book club" for all listeners, talking about and listing her favorite books over the past three years. She covers genres such as fantasy, mystery, romantic comedy, women's fiction and self-help. So grab a pen and paper to take notes b…

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Red Light - The Science, Uses and Benefits 35:37

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Red light therapy is a powerful tool for the use of numerous health conditions. It has shown benefits in the areas of inflammation, wound healing, skin issues, joint pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress relief and more. Red light is a non-invasive treatment that works directly on the mitochondria in the cells, supporting energy production and opt…

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My Experience with HRT 28:37

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Hormone replacement therapy is all over the media right now for good reason. We are finally understanding more about the powerful positive effects HRT can have on many women around the globe. But what does HRT actually do and what does it look like for certain individuals? In this episode of Meet Your Body, you'll hear firsthand Jessica's personal …

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Survivorship, HRT and Support for the Cancer Community with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky 47:03

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Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, yet the support they receive when it comes to longterm care and quality of life can be lacking. In this powerful and informative episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. They discuss: - The …

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Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi 54:56

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In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi and Jessica discuss everything you need to know when it comes to hormone replacement therapy so you can make informed choices for yourself and your body. You will learn: - The specifics around the hormones and delivery methods involved with HRT - Why HRT can be so important to our health as…

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How I Prioritize In Different Seasons of Life 31:24

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It can be hard to know how to adjust your schedule and to do list in different seasons of life. Whether it's a change of activities, job duties, caretaker responsibilities, kids' schooling or a medical issue, we all face times where we are forced to look at our priorities and figure out how to "get it all done". In today's newest episode, Jessica d…

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My Life With Hypermobility 39:39

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Hypermobility affects up to 30% of women, yet it is a misunderstood and oftentimes overlooked diagnosis. It can play a role in joint pain, muscle pain, exercise, anxiety, endometriosis, prolapse, dizziness and so much more. In today's episode, Jessica shares both the facts and science behind hypermobility, as well as her own journey since discoveri…

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How To Build Muscle Strength 31:39

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Muscle strength is vital for us to stay strong, functional and independent as we age. Unfortunately, our muscle mass starts to decrease in our 30's and that loss increases exponentially as we go through the perimenopause and menopausal transitions. Luckily there are ways we can build muscle strength and muscle mass even through the aging process! I…

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Taboo Topics with Pelvic Floor PT Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas 43:59

2M ago43:59

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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 thera…

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My Daily Schedule as a Physical Therapist, Business Owner and Mom 45:38

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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 attent…

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Infertility, Hormones and Support with Dr. Lora Shahine, MD 51:13

3M ago51:13

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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 b…

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My IVF Story 42:49

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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 …

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Endometriosis, Hormones and Aging 36:30

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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 endometri…

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Weighted Walking Vests - Should you be using one? 22:23

4M ago22:23

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Weighted walking vests are extremely popular right now, especially for perimenopausal and post menopausal women looking at options for strength and bone health. But what exactly is a weighted vest and what does it do? In today's episode of Meet Your Body, physical therapist and women's health expert Jessica discusses everything you need to know abo…

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Better Sleep - Why You Need It and How To Get It 34:59

4M ago34:59

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A good night's sleep is one of the most important things our body needs for health, immune system, energy, brain function, hormones and mood. Yet in our hustle culture and midlife bodies, sleep can feel extremely hard to come by. In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica discusses everything you need to know about getting better sleep. You'll f…

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Body Connection with Dr. Hillary McBride 51:14

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What if you saw your body as a someONE instead of a someTHING? What if you had strategies to remove stuck trauma in your body and feel more at home in your body? What if you were able to use connection and community to find even more empowerment and joy in your body? These are just a few of the powerful and important questions we address in our int…

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My One Year Mastectomy Update 36:49

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Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over a year ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your Body, she shares candidly about her journey to this point. Jessica discusses: - How her movement and strength is at this point - Her recent fat grafting surgery and whether she would do it again - The impo…

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Exercise, Sex and Healing After Hysterectomy (Best Of) 25:53

5M ago25:53

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Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in the United States. Yet, there is very little information available about how to prepare for and optimally heal from a hysterectomy. In the second episode of our hysterectomy series, we are talking about everything you need to know after your hysterectomy surgery. We will discuss what you c…

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What To Know Before Your Hysterectomy (Best Of) 23:54

5M ago23:54

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Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery for women in the United States. Yet, there is very little information available about how to prepare for and optimally heal from a hysterectomy. In this first episode of our hysterectomy series, we will discuss everything you should know before your hysterectomy surgery. This will include the important…

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Tips for Less Frequent Urination - How To Pee Less! (Best Of) 26:37

5M ago26:37

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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 th…

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Stress, Anxiety and The Power of Movement (Best Of) 36:17

5M ago36:17

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Stress and anxiety are a large part of our lives in this day and age. The problem is, chronic stress and anxiety can both cause disastrous longterm health issues if we don't address them. The good news is that there are tools and strategies we can start applying in our lives right now to help! In this episode, Jessica talks about the difference bet…

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Ep. 75 - My Beginner Experience - Fear, Falling and Getting Back Up 38:20

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This month we have been talking all about being a beginner in fitness, including how to feel supported, how to truly feel motivated and more. In today's episode, Jessica rounds out our series on being a beginner by telling her own recent story of being a beginner - in skiing. She explains her complicated past on the slopes, which led to fear and a …

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Ep. 74 - Best Tips for Beginners in Fitness 36:42

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It's time to celebrate being a beginner in fitness! In today's episode, Jessica talks about her top tips for being a beginner in fitness. She discusses: - How we all flow in and out of being a beginner at different points in live - Red flags to watch out for in other instructors and classes - Avoiding all or nothing mentality - How to successfully …

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Ep. 73 - Motivation and Consistency in Fitness 33:26

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Motivation and consistency are two very important factors when it comes to fitness and longterm health. Unfortunately, those concepts are also laced with discouragement, guilt and shame when they are hard to achieve. In today's podcast, Jessica is breaking down the facts around why motivation and consistency may be hard for you. She dives into topi…

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Ep. 72 - What to Expect When You Have Surgery 34:37

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Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four types of exercise that are vital as we age and how to create a workout plan at home. This week Jessica is answering …

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Ep. 71 - Exercise for Aging Women Part 2 27:47

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Today we are continuing our important discussion from last episode about the best types of exercise for aging women! Last week we discussed the changes we go through as women as we age, why strength training is so important, the four types of exercise that are vital as we age and how to create a workout plan at home. This week Jessica is answering …

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Ep. 70 - Exercise for Aging Women 37:52

8M ago37:52

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We all know how important exercise is for our overall health. What you may not know is exactly what type of exercise is the most valuable as we age! Our bodies go through changes starting at the age of 30 that affect our bones, muscles, balance, strength, ability to lose weight and more. By understanding these changes and what types of workouts and…

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Ep. 69 - You Don't Have to Run To Be Healthy 32:53

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There is a common statement among some online fitness influencers right now saying that you aren't healthy if you can't run a mile without stopping. Jessica is here today to debunk that myth! In today's episode, Jessica discussed why running has been made out to be the gold standard in cardiovascular exercise and gives multiple alternative exercise…

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Ep. 68 - How I'm Dealing With Stress Right Now 26:52

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In this personal episode, Jessica talks about what she's doing right now to deal with the stress and anxiety she's feeling around world events. We know that chronic stress and anxiety can have a detrimental affect on our health in general. While it can be hard to eliminate stress all together, there are some steps we can take to help make sure we m…

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Ep. 67 - All About Posture 21:59

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Be ready to unlearn and relearn everything you thought you knew about posture! Most people think of sayings such as "stand up straight!" and "don't slouch!" when they think of having better posture. The truth around posture is actually much more personal and individual and opens up an easier and more accessible way to find your best posture! In tod…

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Ep. 66 - Muscle Recovery - The what, why and how of muscle recovery! 41:57

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In the fitness world, we often talk about how to workout, when to workout, what muscles to workout and more. What we don't always address is the importance of muscle recovery! Muscle recovery is the healing and repair that happens in your muscles after an intense or challenging workout. Without proper muscle recovery, we can experience pain, injury…

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Ep. 65 - Organization and the Invisible Mental Load Women Carry 35:37

9M ago35:37

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The Invisible Load is a term used to describe the immense unseen weight many women carry when it comes to managing a household, community, family, friends, job and more. This load can become overwhelming at times, leading to a heightened nervous system and chronic stress. In today's episode Jessica addresses this issue and talks through some ways s…

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Ep. 64 - Exercise Motivation for Women in Their 40's 37:40

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Motivation is an important topic when it comes to exercise and movement, but the same tools for motivation don't work for everyone! In today's episode, Jessica talks you through exercise motivation specifically for women in their 40's. She'll discuss why it's different (hello hormones and kids and surgeries and work) and her top five tips for findi…

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Ep. 63 - Six Months After My Mastectomy 36:14

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Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over six months ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your Body, she shares candidly about how she's doing physically and mentally right now. She will address things such as her current exercise routine, when she was allowed to lift again, ways she still feels…

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Ep. 62 - Currently... 29:07

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In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is catching you up on life lately! You'll hear what's happening currently, including... - Why she's so tired - How she feels about summer clothes in a new body since surgery - The new self-care tool she's obsessed with - Her changing views on social media And more! So let's catch up... Join UNLIMITED! h…

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Ep. 61 - My Food Story 29:38

1y ago29:38

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One of the most common questions Jessica gets is "what do you eat every day?" In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is finally diving into her own experience with food! She talks about her history with food growing up and all the iterations and twists and turns it's taken over the years. This includes learning about serving sizes (that was …

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Ep. 60 - All About Hormones with Expert Ali Damron 50:36

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Today we are so excited to bring you an interview with Ali Damron! Ali is a hormone expert and she specializes in helping people navigate various symptoms and seasons of life that occur when our hormones change. In today's podcast episode, Jessica and Ali discuss: - The definition of hormones and why they are important - The one meal to help keep y…

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Ep. 59 - My Perimenopause Update - One Year Later 26:12

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Jessica discovered her first perimenopause symptoms right around her 45th birthday. She committed to learning more about perimenopause and how to support her body during this confusing and often misunderstood time! In today's episode, Jessica is giving you an update on what she's done over the past year to address her perimenopause symptoms. She'll…

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Ep. 58 - My Full Breast Cancer Story and Q&A 57:01

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Jessica was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2023 and had a bilateral mastectomy six weeks later. She is now twelve weeks out from her surgery and is here giving you the full story of her diagnosis, treatment, surgery and rehab. Jessica answers all of the questions she's received from you all, including if she had symptoms prior to diagnosis, w…

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Ep. 57 - People Pleasing - My experience, why it's harmful and how to stop 45:00

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People pleasing is something many of us do in various aspects of our lives. What we don't always realize is the serious negative effects it can have on our sense of worth, our relationships and our outlook on life. In today's episode, Jessica tells you about her personal history and story with people pleasing and what happened recently to make her …

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Ep. 56 - Life Lately and There Isn't Always A Reason 25:20

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Welcome to season three of Meet Your Body! In today's episode, Jessica talks about her life lately. You'll get an update on her double mastectomy recovery and how she's doing both emotionally and physically. Jessica then talks through an important concept she's noticed since being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. It involves the fact that so…

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Ep. 55 - Alabama court case, IVF and the implications for families 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

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While Jessica typically doesn't talk about current events, she is making an exception today to discuss the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision surrounding IVF. In this episode, Jessica explains the details surrounding this case and the wide reaching implications it has for reproductive care and the families desperately looking to have children. H…

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Ep. 54 - The First Month After My Mastectomy 55:54

1+ y ago55:54

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Four weeks ago, Jessica had a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. In this very personal and vulnerable episode, Jessica talks through what her experience has been like after her surgery. She discusses everything from compression bras to drains to pain and physical limitations. She also talks through the …

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Ep. 53 - How to Prepare for Surgery 38:19

1+ y ago38:19

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Having surgery can be a major life event. If it's something you need to go through at any point, it's important to know how to prepare so you can set yourself up for the best possible outcomes. In today's episode, Jessica talks you through nine specific things to help you prepare for any major surgery. These include the importance of asking questio…

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Ep. 52 - Setting Goals For The New Year 30:14

1+ y ago30:14

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It's the new year, which means everyone is talking about resolutions and goal setting. In today's episode, Jessica talks to you about her personal process for setting goals in the new year. She'll discuss: The scientific value of setting goals Why using a different word - such as intention - may help in the process How you need to first determine h…

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Ep. 51 - Back to the Beginning 22:16

1+ y ago22:16

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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 so…

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Ep. 50 - My Breast Cancer Diagnosis 15:55

1+ y ago15:55

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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. Thank you so much for being here - we appreciate you. UNLIMITED membership & com…

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Ep. 49 - LIMITING THOUGHTS SERIES! - Healing Is Not Linear 21:26

1+ y ago21:26

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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 usuall…

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Ep. 48 - LIMITING THOUGHTS SERIES! - Your Body As The Enemy 21:25

1+ y ago21:25

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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 chro…

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Ep. 47 - LIMITING THOUGHTS SERIES! - All Or Nothing Mentality 21:09

1+ y ago21:09

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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 wo…