Episode 244: Transform Your Health with Functional Fitness | Jess Cording x Dr. Jessica Shepherd & Rachel Katzman

Oct 28, 2025

📌Make sure to check out Pvolve at www.pvolve.com

👉 In this episode of Drama Free Healthy Living, host Jess Cording interviews Dr. Jessica Shepherd and Rachel Katzman about the innovative approaches in women's fitness today. They explore the benefits of functional fitness for improving posture, reducing back pain, and boosting energy. Dr. Shepherd shares her personal journey with functional fitness and how it transformed her physical health and mindset. The conversation highlights the importance of finding balanced fitness routines that not only change appearances but also enhance overall well-being and vitality.

 

Key Takeaways:

•  Functional fitness can help alleviate common issues like back pain and improve posture.
• Physical transformation is often accompanied by increased energy and a more positive mindset.
• Women's fitness is evolving with new, innovative methods focused on holistic wellness rather than just aesthetics.
• Finding a sustainable and sane fitness routine is crucial for long-term health and happiness.
  
  🖋️ Some key points 

 (00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome

(02:12) Rachel Katzman on Founding PVolve

(05:11) Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Women's Health and Fitness

(06:56) The Importance of Strength Training for Women

(14:34) Addressing Gaps in Women's Health Research

(16:08) Connecting with PVolve and Final Thoughts

(17:18) What Does Healthy Living Mean to You?

(19:00) Conclusion and Farewell

🌎 Connect with the guests

Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACOG, is a board-certified OBGYN and founder of Sanctum Med + Wellness, where she combines traditional and holistic approaches to women’s health. With a focus on perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Shepherd goes beyond the biological effects, addressing the emotional, physical, and lifestyle aspects to offer comprehensive support for women during these transformative stages.

Website https://www.jessicashepherdmd.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessicashepherdmd/?hl=e

Rachel Katzman is the Founder of Pvolve, an omnichannel fitness company with a clinically-backed method that that pairs functional movement with resistance equipment to build strong, mobile bodies. Rachel launched the company in 2017 and remains a leading force within the female-led company. Known for her customer-centric leadership style, Rachel drives the brand’s creative vision forward, elevating the overall member experience and growing the global digital platform. Before Pvolve, Rachel founded Cuvee Beauty, a champagne-based haircare line, in 2016 and sold it in 2019. Rachel has been recognized in top publications such as Forbes, Marie Claire, and Women’s Health. She was also honored on Inc. Magazine’s list of “2023’s Most Dynamic Entrepreneurs” and the “2024 Entreprenista 100.”

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rkatzman/?hl=en
LinkedIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelkatzman

🌎 Connect with Jessica Cording, MS, RD, CDN, IFNCP

JessicaCordingNutrition.com

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Author of The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide To Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep, and 

The Little Book of Game-Changers: 50 Healthy Habits For Managing Stress & Anxiety  and (Viva Editions) 

and 

The Farewell Tour: A Caregiver's Guide To Stress Management, Sane Nutrition, and Better Sleep

🎤 Podcast post-production by Seamless Multimedia

 

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