Core Connections with Erica Ziel

Have you ever wondered how you can create more space in your body?   There's obviously a few factors as you heard in Part 1  of our  Creating Space Conversations series, but here's a big one: prioritizing a breathwork and visualization practice. When you get your breath to stimulate your diaphragm, you are able to tap into your fascial system, improve pelvic floor function, and get out of aches an...

How do you feel when you hear the term "movement"? I'm guessing that you feel one of two ways. Anxious thinking about changes as you're stepping outside of your comfort zone. Excited at the thought of progress and positive change. And either way is completely valid! There are numerous approaches to movement and exercise and you have to choose what works best for you and YOUR body. This is why Jen...

Ok, ok, so if you listened to my recent conversation with Kim ( Episode 282: The System You Need for Toddler Sleep Training with Kim West ), you might have asked yourself:    At what age should I start sleep training my child? In other words:  what can I do now to help my baby sleep (and me) better? If that was your question, then this episode is for you, my friend. Grab a notebook or open a Googl...

Have you ever felt called to do something and – at the same time – saw the magnitude of what it can be? (But didn't exactly know what it was going to be?) That's how I felt in 2016 when I released Core Rehab... and then I discovered pelvic floor research was misunderstood. As I coached more postpartum women, I realized they were being told all kinds of inaccurate information. Click play to hear my...

Taking the time to pause, take a step back, and reflect if your life is living in alignment with your values is not a simple task, my friend. But how do you decide what needs to take priority right now and not get overwhelmed or anxious when unexpected things come up? That's a question I have asked myself a countless number times. I recorded this episode to serve as a reminder to you and to myself...

In  the last episode  with Dr. Greenleaf, she explained what is causing your pelvic pain and how to relieve it without surgery or antibiotics because most of the time the site of the pain is rarely the source of the pain. ( Didn't listen to the last episode? Click >>HERE <

Have you ever felt pelvic pain and – at the same time – thought nothing of it? Have you believed that pelvic pain is just one of those things that women have to live with... even if it's preventing you from living a life that you love? I have heard these stories from women since I started my career over 20 years ago. In fact, I was propelled to learn more about the pelvic floor all because a 70-ye...

I think this episode should come with a warning:  Do not listen unless you want practical tips on how to ride your bike without pain or discomfort . That's right – this episode is a conversation about bringing awareness to how you are holding and moving your body to make your bike rides more effective. (Spoiler: it starts at the pelvis) If you want to increase your endurance but are struggling to...

Have you found your toddler struggling to sleep? Perhaps they're staying up too late or wanting to sleep with you just one more time or wake you up in the middle of the night  – and not to mention you need sleep as well. You feel both exhausted from trying any and all recommendations and uncertain about what to try next...and are looking for a solution that can make the whole family happy and rest...

I recently had a conversation with a woman who courageously shared with me that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer. As we were talking, she mentioned how she was still using a deodorant with aluminum and was needing to swap it out. That's the exact comment that made me feel called to record this episode. You'll hear me talk about the importance of mitigating aluminum in all products – becau...

When I started my career years ago, it came from the understanding that everything in the body is connected and that knowledge is power when it comes to getting your body out of pain. That's why I started this podcast – to educate others looking for answers. This episode is no different – it's a conversation I had with  Dr. Meg Mill , a functional medicine practitioner who is passionate about help...

This episode is more than what you think. Yes, it's tactical – but it also delivers a little tough love that you need to hear. I get honest with the fact that if you're experiencing joint popping in your movement practice it's a sign that you should stop doing that exercise. Let's cut to the chase – you're not going to make backward progress by not doing an exercise that isn't appropriate for your...

If you've listened to the Core Connections Podcast for awhile, you may remember an EMF conversation in 2021 where EMF expert R Blank talked about EMF protection, safer ways to use technology, and impacts EMF can have on our health. It's been two years since our last conversation and we're ready to dive in deeper into this topic – specifically on mitigating children's exposure to EMFs. I invited R...

I gotta admit: the pelvic floor is involved in everything we do. When I sat down to record this episode about breathing into your diaphragm it was only natural that I started talking about the optimal pelvic floor function. So if you're ready to learn about the love triangle between your diaphragm, breath, and pelvic floor, click play now to hear: [01:55] Diaphragm breathing techniques and cues [0...

You know those conversations that don't skip a beat – the ones that start with no small talk about the weather or introductions...just straight up facts?   Ladies, that's exactly the kind of conversation I had with Elizabeth King...and it was GOOD.   In fact, the very first question I asked Elizabeth was "What are your best tips for getting pregnant?"   Boosting your fertility can sound like a top...

Have you ever found yourself complaining about pain in your feet? Things like bunions? Squished toes? Even plantar fasciitis? If so, you're gonna want to click play  on this podcast to hear a conversation that I have recently been having with many of my clients. In this conversation I ask you questions to help bring awareness to what's going on with your feet ( hint: you don't just focus on the fe...

I recently had a conversation with Heather Gray, Founder of  The Lyme Boss , and our conversation was so good that I just couldn't wait to share it with you today. Heather is a Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist Practitioner – but she specializes in supporting clients with chronic illnesses such as Lyme disease, Celiac disease, Hashimoto's, and Endometriosis to help others find relief. Finding the...

Did you know that our bodies need daily movement to avoid pain and move you closer to your health goals? In fact – research shows that just 10-15 minutes of daily moderate exercise can give you real results in less time. That's right – we need to change our mindset from thinking of daily exercise as burning as many calories as we can and not being kind to our bodies to daily movement as something...

When she said this phrase during our conversation, I grabbed a pen to write it down in my brain so I could make a mental note. Just like you have done a ton of research on health – I have done the same amount of research on healthy buildings: knowledge is power. (I never knew that health and buildings would have so much in common... but here we are) In fact, when I remediated mold from my house ye...

Want to regulate an abundantly healthy nervous system? Then you're gonna want to  click play  on this episode with Darby Jackson NOW and be prepared to take notes. ( I'm not kidding – this might be one of the most eye-opening conversations you listen to ). Darby Jackson is a holistic health specialist (focusing on regulating the nervous system) and in this episode she walks you through what the va...

Have you ever found yourself experiencing mid-back pain? Has it impacted your daily life by:  not being able to pick something up off the ground or unable to twist in the front seat of the car to check on your kid in the back or just having crazy chest pain? If so: you're not alone. It's common to have mid-back pain when we're not aware of what causes mid-back pain. But here's the thing: I find mi...

We just started our conversation when she said these words: "All good health starts inside your mouth." Trina Felber is a CEO, registered nurse, and a brilliant mind that is passionate about educating people on natural improving oral care for stronger, cleaner, whiter teeth and improved overall health. When she said these words in this conversation about the start of her dental care company ( Prim...

"I was under eating at 1500 calories for over a decade." That, ladies, is how Shay Pascale entered the world of reverse dieting…but I'll be honest with you: her health and business is MORE than counting macros. You're gonna want to click play on this conversation ASAP - in just under an hour we cover everything from how Shay's journey through diet culture in her 20s set her body up to see results...

Have you ever dealt with pain in your body?   If you have, you know what that feels like – it's just like you can't effortlessly move like you used to.   So you don't do anything – you live in pain. But how is that going to help you get rid of pain?   I started dealing with knee pain when I was five-years-old – it's what catapulted my life and changed everything for me.   It's why I studied exerci...

When you have ACL surgery, you develop scar tissue – you're sent to a physical therapist to work out the scar tissue, regain mobility, and create stability.   But when it comes to recovering from a C-section, it's minimized. You're left feeling like an outsider because you weren't educated on what to do next...and so you do nothing, you segment yourself from women who had vaginal deliveries, and y...