Meet Your Body with Jessica Valant, MSPT

GLP-1s seem to be everywhere right now, from social media to popular television commercials to your neighbors down the street. Yet most of us don’t understand what they are or how they work. In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica sits down with registered dietitian Ashley Koff, RD, to cut through the hype, fear, and misinformation surrounding GLP-1 medications. Ashley breaks down the science of GLP-1s, GIP, peptides, and weight-health hormones in a way that finally makes sense—and explains what you should know before making decisions about medication, nutrition, or your next step.

You'll learn:

What GLP-1, GIP, and peptide hormones actually are

Who may be a candidate for GLP-1 medication—and who may not be

The questions to ask your healthcare provider before starting a GLP-1

What symptoms and side effects to be aware of

How GLP-1’s may be a tool for some women but must be partnered with habits such as exercise, proper nutrition, nervous system nourishment and more

Ashley and Jessica also discuss a bigger issue: weight is not the same thing as health. They explore how weight stigma and shame can interfere with care, why individual context matters, and how nourishment, movement, sleep, nervous system support, and body connection remain important regardless of whether medication is part of your plan.

If you've heard about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, or GLP-1s and feel confused, skeptical, curious—or simply want reliable information before forming an opinion—this conversation is for you.

About our guest:

Ashley Koff, RD, is the USA Today bestselling author of Your Best Shot (HarperOne) and founder of The Better Nutrition Program (BNP).

With over twenty-five years of experience, Ashley’s helped redefine how we approach sustainable, lasting weight health. In her new book, Your Best Shot, Ashley introduces weight-health hormones (GLP-1, GIP, CCK, PYY) and offers the first-ever system for assessing and optimizing these hormones, whether you're using GLP-1 medication or not.

A trusted expert featured across major media and a sought-after educator for health professionals, Ashley blends cutting-edge science with everyday practicality. Ashley can be found on Instagram here or substack here.

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Resources:

⚫︎ Ashley's book Your Best Shot https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/your-best-shot/

⚫︎ Ashley's Better Nutrition Program https://thebetternutritionprogram.com/

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ 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/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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What if some of the biggest barriers to your health aren't your habits—but the messages you've been taught to believe?

In this episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares her six biggest pet peeves in the health, wellness, and fitness industries. From judgment and misinformation to unrealistic marketing claims and one-size-fits-all advice, Jessica breaks down the trends that frustrate her most as a health care professional —and explains why they can leave women feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and disconnected from their bodies.

You'll hear honest thoughts on topics including:

Why judging other people's health choices helps no one

Why nuance is essential when talking about exercise, nutrition, hormones and aging

Misleading marketing and false promises that prey on fear and insecurityWhy nuance is essential when talking about exercise, nutrition, hormones, and aging

How misinformation spreads so quickly—and what to do about it

This isn't about calling people out—it's about helping you become a more informed, confident consumer of health information and reminding you that your body deserves curiosity, context, and individualized care rather than quick fixes and false marketing claims.

This episode will help you cut through the noise and approach your health with greater confidence, clarity, and self-compassion.

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Resources:

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited⁠⁠

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠

⚫︎ 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/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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Jessica never would have described herself as an anxious or stressed person. But in her early twenties, her body told a different story.

In this deeply personal episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica shares how years of chronic stress quietly affected her health, the physical symptoms that changed the course of her life, and the lessons she learned as she began healing. She also opens up about how chronic stress resurfaced years later, impacting her nervous system in new ways and leading her to rethink what it truly means to care for herself.

Jessica shares the practices that have helped her regulate her nervous system, reduce chronic stress, and create more peace in her daily life. Along the way, she reflects on the pressure to do more, be more, and please everyone—and why those patterns can take such a profound toll on our bodies.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, constantly "on," or wondered why your body seems to be carrying more than your mind realizes, this honest conversation will remind you that healing begins with understanding, self-compassion, and learning to work with your body instead of against it.

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⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ Short workout for stress relief: https://youtu.be/XgavixklVw0

⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jessica Valant Pilates app:

Apple IOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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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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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 through the endless stream of health advice so you can confidently decide what matters most for your body. She explains why you don't have to follow every trend, how to stop comparing your health journey to someone else's, and why the best plan is one that fits your life, goals, and current season.

Jessica also walks you through her practical five-category method for organizing new health information and shows you how choosing just three priorities for the next three months can help you make meaningful progress without feeling scattered or burned out.

If you're ready to stop chasing every new wellness trend and start making intentional, personalized decisions about your health, this episode will help you find clarity, confidence, and your next best step.

Sponsors:

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⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ 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.
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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 meet change with more curiosity, self-compassion, and resilience instead of fear. She shares the questions she asks herself during difficult transitions, why looking back can remind us of the strength we already have, and how focusing on what we can control helps us move forward with confidence.

If you're feeling like life looks different than it used to—or you're standing at the beginning of a new chapter—this episode is a reminder that you don't have to have everything figured out. Change can feel uncomfortable, but it can also become one of our greatest teachers. Join Jessica for an honest conversation about learning to trust yourself, meet your body where it is, and embrace the beauty of growing through every season of life.

Sponsors:

➡️ Get 20% off your water purifier from AquaTru with code MEETYOURBODY - ⁠⁠⁠http://www.aquatru.com⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ THREE DAY FREE TRIAL of Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.jessicavalant.com/unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ YouTube workouts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⚫︎ 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.
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