Survivorship, HRT and Support for the Cancer Community with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky
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 importance of survivorship and improving the longterm quality of life for cancer survivors- How to feel supported by your team of doctors- The current research around breast cancer and HRT- And so much moreIf you or a loved one has ever been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer, this episode is a must listen.Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. She is the head of breast and gynecologic medical oncology at Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical and research interests focus on young women with breast cancer, cancer survivorship and the use of social media in oncology. Dr. Teplinsky serves on the medical advisory board of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, is a frequent media contributor and speaker, and is the host of the INTERLUDE Podcast where she shares the stories and experiences of those who have been affected by cancer. She is working on her first book, Beyond The Pink, which will be released in 2026.Resources mentioned in this episode:⚫︎ Dr. Teplinsky's podcast Interlude : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interlude-cancer-stories-with-dr-teplinsky/id1451816690⚫︎ Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drteplinsky⚫︎ Jessica's free resource guide for breast cancer: https://jessicavalant.com/breast-cancer-guide⚫︎ 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/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.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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Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi
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 aging women- The exact tests to request from your doctor and the questions to ask in order to find out if HRT is right for you- The details around metabolic syndrome and why it's so hard to lose weight in midlifeYou'll leave with the knowledge and power to feel confident talking with your own doctor about the aging process and if HRT is right for you!Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi is a Board Certified Family Physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is affectionately known as Dr Noor in the community. She grew up in Kuwait before attending medical school in Dublin, Ireland. She then moved to the UK where she trained in General Practice and started her career. She moved to the Seacoast 7 years ago to be nearer to family and restarted her family practice career after overcoming the hurdles of Board certification here in the US. After her own experience with perimenopause coupled with her difficulty accessing care she founded Lifestyles by Noor. Lifestyles is a midlife wellness destination practice. Her aim is to arm clients with the data that they need to maximize their health span. She has a particular focus on women in perimenopause and menopause who are having difficulty accessing appropriate care to manage their symptoms. She is also a member of the Longevity Docs Network. Her goal is to educate, empower and help clients feel their best.Resources mentioned in this episode:⚫︎ Dr. Noor's website : www.lifestylesbynoor.com⚫︎ Dr. Noor on Instagram: www.instagram.com/askdrnoor⚫︎ "Estrogen Matters" book referred to in this episode: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316578908/?tag=jessicavala03-20⚫︎ 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/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.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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How I Prioritize In Different Seasons of Life
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 discusses how she uses her value "buckets" as a guidepost for adjusting her schedule as needed in different seasons of life. By knowing what her main values and goals are, it makes prioritizing a little easier when life circumstances change. You'll learn how to create a goal of how you want to feel, the idea that life isn't always balanced and how nourishing yourself needs to come first if you want to make space for everything else.Resources mentioned in this episode:⚫︎ Motivation and consistency podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000683343498⚫︎ How to set goals and values podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000640550018⚫︎ 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/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 Life With Hypermobility
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 discovering she is on the spectrum and deals with hypermobility in her own body. You'll learn:- The exact definition of hypermobility (it's not just a bendy body!)- Why it's vital to stay strong and exercise and the safest movement plan for hypermobile bodies- Why Jessica ultimately felt empowered when she finally realized she fell on the hypermobility spectrum and how it informs the choices she makes for her body- The other body systems that can be affected when you have hypermobilityJessica has worked with hundreds of clients who have ultimately found healing, strength and safety in their hypermobile bodies. She is passionate about sharing that knowledge and experience with you.Resources mentioned in this episode:⚫︎ Four week hypermobility workout guide: https://payhip.com/b/pRj57⚫︎ 10 minute hypermobility exercises: https://youtu.be/HY8mfGoxS48⚫︎ Sleep tips podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000700931343⚫︎ 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/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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How To Build Muscle Strength
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!In this episode, Jessica talks about four specific ways you can adjust your workout in order to specifically focus on muscle strength. She will address things such as the various types of muscle fibers we need to focus on, progressive overload and how to plan your workouts to focus on muscle strength.Staying strong and focusing on building muscle is vital in all stages of life, and this episode will help you do that.Resources mentioned in this episode:Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.comJessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimitedWatch 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/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.
Join physical therapist, women's health expert, Pilates and movement teacher, mom of two, and coffee lover Jessica Valant, MSPT, as she brings her signature combination of expertise, science based research and compassion to the world of women's health and aging. The Meet Your Body Podcast will cover topics to help women feel strong, safe and secure in their bodies in all seasons of life. Jessica will bring education and knowledge, uplifting stories, actionable strategies, expert guests, personal experiences and hope to address things like perimenopause and menopause, endometriosis, hysterectomy, prolapse, infertility, the aging process, exercise, how to advocate for yourself and more. Join us as Jessica shares her own journey with these issues and ultimately provides a guide for aging and living as an empowered and strong woman.