Core Connections with Erica Ziel

We all have the power to improve our health through our choices, movements and mindset. The biggest piece that comes with that is visualization. Visualization has become a part of my life and my programs + membership because it has the ability to enhance the way one moves. After experiencing mold toxicity last year, visualization has played a vital role in healing + strengthening my body as I have...

Daniel Zakowski is going to change the way you look at feeding your baby. Why? Because avoidance of certain foods such as peanuts, eggs and milk could be increasing your baby's risk of developing food allergies. I KNOW! So, what if I told you that you could prevent 80% of food allergies by introducing your baby to these allergenic foods earlier and more often. Daniel dives deeper into this topic a...

Taking your health into your own hands sounds like a phrase that is said and never acted upon because one might not know what it means to do so… but what if it didn't have to be unknown. You know your body better than anyone and this could be the empowering experience that you've been waiting for. This happened to our guest Kate Kordsmeier, creator of Root + Revel, four years ago when she was tire...

Success doesn't choose who it wants to give itself to. It goes to those who work hard, take risks and believe in what they're doing. Raegan Moya-Jones, founder of the $100 million international company aden + anais, has been fortunate enough to experience success but also has been fortunate enough to experience "failure". Through her story + new book,  What It Takes , she inspires women, entrepren...

Melina Regos is no stranger to the hustling lifestyle. But once her health started to deteriorate from the hours of work that she was putting in, it was time for her disconnect from technology, change her environment and start to unhustle her life. Milena teaches us how to start disconnecting from our screens, prioritizing our workload and live a better, fully optimized life mentally, emotionally,...

I don't like to look at failure as such an extremist. I believe that failure is a part of everyone's journey where you look back to learn from the baby goals that you set that aren't properly leading you to your overall dream. It's about changing your relationship with the word 'failure' into this idea of going through learning lessons along the way. You find ways that don't work in order to make...

Pelvic floor physical therapist and Franklin Method educator Solange Ross is back to join me in geeking out over one of my favorite topics to discuss on the podcast… FASCIA! Don't know where to begin with your fascial work? No worries! Solange talks us through a variety of movements that help to relieve aches + pains, hydrate your body and rejuvenate your cells. You are going to learn the importan...

Have ever lost your train of thought, experienced lack of mental clarity, forgotten things that you should've remembered or have ever felt slow to process things? I know I have!! This is brain fog... The good news? You CAN get rid of it! In part two of Sarah Morgan and I's conversation, she talks in depth about brain fog and shares advice on how you can begin talking, thinking and seeing things mo...

Gene Queen Sarah Morgan breaks down how to look at your genes, what to do with the information and the biggest factor in your future health, YOU! Your genes are a blueprint, not your destiny. You are in the driver's seat! In part one of our conversation, Sarah and I talk about how you can manage your health with food, supplementation and movement. Check out the SHOW NOTES for all episode informati...

Enzymes, hydrochloric acid, probiotics… oh my! Supplements are only a piece of what Wade Lightheart is an expert in as we discuss how the pressure of looking a certain way on the outside can result in your health being compromised on the inside. Without an optimally functioning digestive system, no matter how often or hard you workout, you will not be able to get the most out of your training. Exp...

Vitamin C… SO much more than a glass of OJ in the morning! Vitamin C is a major co-factor to multiple systems in your body and could be the missing link in achieving optimal health. Now, before you go buy a bottle of Vitamin C, I encourage you to listen to this episode where I discuss the differences between Vitamin C and Liposomal Vitamin C, how Vitamin C deficiencies have manifested themselves t...

It's time to talk about mental health during pregnancy and postpartum. I was honored to have  Dr. Dawn Kingston  on  The Core Connections Podcast  to bring awareness to the stress, anxiety and depression that can occur during all stages of motherhood. As moms, partners and friends, we are surrounded by women who feel that there are certain expectations that accompany motherhood.  Dr. Kingston  wan...

As a mom, is it hard for you to find time for you without experiencing mom guilt? Do you settle for eating what you made your kids for lunch? Are you still struggling to lose those last 5 pounds of pregnancy weight? I hear you, mama! That's why I invited Sara Haley on this episode to help keep it real with you on all things motherhood related. Sara and I are both drawn into this prenatal + postnat...

Stephanie Gray joins us on the podcast to shed light on the fact that a diagnosis could easily just be a symptom. She explains how you can avoid invasive protocols including medications and surgery by attacking your ailments with functional medicine. Stephanie uses the struggles from her own life to help heal others in the form of gut health, hormone imbalance, infertility, nutrition deficiency an...

A healthy lifestyle. It's a very vague term for such a broad meaning, isn't it? I am a firm believer that you can always be working to improve your overall health. It's not about perfection, it's about improvement as you continue to make small changes that will improve your quality of life. Be open-minded do something that can take you to that next step because you have the potential to create wha...

Consistency and habits go hand in hand, you can't have one without the other! But how do we get consistent + start creating those habits? That's what I dive into with this episode because you can reach those goals, accomplish those dreams and soar past your expectations! I've seen it all done before and all you have to do is start. So, here is your push, are you ready to make lifetime habits? Chec...

Everything in the body is connected. It's a simple, yet complex concept to wrap your head around, but once you do, you will be able to have a better understanding of how your body functions. In this episode, you will see how your gut gets intertwined with the interconnection of your body. Check out the SHOW NOTES for all episode information! TALKED ABOUT: Do you really need that prescription? The...

Your mindset can determine how you approach your day, tasks, challenges and anything else life throws at you! How you approach these situations directly affects your mood + how you feel. When you approach areas of your life with a positive mindset and attitude, you are much more likely to achieve your goal and have a lot more fun doing it! Join me as I let you in on how you could use your mindset...

Jessica McCleskey Hood Mahle comes on the podcast to explain how we live through four cycles that affect our mood, sociability, productivity, appetite and energy shifts. MAIN EPISODE POINTS: Jessica's story Primary food vs Secondary food Society moving in linear systems What is the moon mother The operation of the four cyclical systems within, below and above us MENTIONED IN EPISODE: Check out the...

Many of you who have listened to a few of my Core Connections Podcast episodes or are a member of my Prenatal + Postnatal Membership, know how much I LOVE talking about fascia. In this episode, I'm kicking it up a notch and talking about your interstitium. By improving the energy flow through your body you can improve the flow of you interstitium while improving your overall body function. Why you...

If there's one thing the New Year brings, its resolutions!! Because exercise is included in almost everyone's goal for the new year, I wanted to shed some light on 12 of the training myths that I hear from my clients that will hopefully help you achieve your fitness goals in 2019. MAIN EPISODE POINTS: Look at where you are right now and if you are doing the most effective things for your body Reth...

As you enter the new year, I hope you look back at 2018 with a smile. A symbolic remembrance of everything you've experienced, learned and overcome. We've been through a lot together this year… beginning with the release of my Core Nutrition program, coming out with this podcast and ending with the merging of my Core Rehab Program and Prenatal Membership to bring together a community of women in a...

I want you to move better, smarter + stronger. And that starts with bringing awareness to your daily movement! Rotation is a topic that can get pushed under the rug because you are afraid of it. In this episode, you are going to shake out that rug because you can't be afraid to MOVE! Rotation affects you more than you may think… while you're walking or turning around to your little one in the car,...

'Tis the season for family, gratitude + great food. Here are 10 tips that can help you enjoy the holidays while avoiding the food hangover! Check out the blog post for exclusive access to TWO Core Nutrition recipes!! MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Gluten-Free... Fad or Lifestyle Change? Bye, Bye Body Bloat What Is The Best Diet? How Over Exercising Is Over Working Your Body With Annie Tinker Follow me...

The topic of collagen has been buzzing around, especially in the anti-aging world. I wanted to answer a lot of your questions and separate truth from fiction when it comes to collagen + your body! Discussed In This Episode What is collagen? How do I add collagen to my diet? How is collagen taking collagen going to benefit me? Check out the blog post for my product recommendations and my bone broth...