Core Connections with Erica Ziel

Want to know the difference between diastasis recti and an umbilical hernia?   As you probably know after over 250 episodes of the Core Connections podcast, we like to dive deep into health topics over here.   Throughout my whole career I have been working with prenatal and postpartum women and it still breaks my heart when I get women that come to me scared, defeated, and hopeless after being tol...

If you've ever wanted a behind the scenes glimpse into what it's like to go gluten-free... then, ladies, this is the episode for you. You'll want to click play ASAP to hear Dr. Vincent Pedre's gluten-free guidance as he's been healing guts since 2004 - he shares how giving up gluten can open the door to new possibilities for your health, the African safari that opened his eyes to the foods we shou...

Ladies, have you ever taken a step back to ask yourself this question: Why am I experiencing SI joint pain? If so, you're not alone. In fact, I was asked this exact question during a recent group coaching call inside Core Rehab. She was frustrated and felt hopeless – she told me,  "I have pain in my low back. I'm experiencing tingling down my legs and I don't know what is causing it." I have the h...

Have you ever had that gut feeling that something is off with your health? Or maybe you do know that your symptoms are trying to tell you something, but you don't know what? You've been to all of the doctors, but they still don't have the answers that you're looking for?   If so, you need to click play right now on this honest conversation I recently had with Nat Kringoudis. Nat shares what she kn...

Have you ever thought about improving your bone health so you can live an active life as you age? You're going to start thinking about it after this conversation with Kevin Ellis – today we're talking about osteopenia, osteoporosis, and overall bone health. (I mean, we cover it ALL: everything from bone loss contributors to foods kids should eat during bone development to ways you can improve your...

Today you're getting a glimpse of what a conversation between me and Jen is like because in this episode, we're breaking down a hot topic that we have with the ladies inside my programs...TIGHT HIPS. Put everything you know about fitness aside as we are going to be teaching you a lot of new information.   In this episode, Jen and I discuss: What is causing tight hips in your daily habits How you c...

Did you know that your pelvic floor lies at the base of your core from sitz bone to sitz bone and pubic bone to tailbone? Yes, ladies, it's true... so the question I have for you is: would you like to improve your pelvic floor function to enhance your quality of life? If so, I can't wait to share with you today's episode all about lifestyle habits that connect to your pelvic floor and what you sho...

Are you wondering if your autoimmune disease affects you trying to conceive? Whether you have an autoimmune disease or you're wanting to improve your fertility, you can prepare your body for conception through the foods you eat, the daily products you use, and your mindset. It is amazing how the body can heal, but it starts with you believing that your body can heal and you wanting to heal your bo...

Are you trying to get rid of your shoulder OR neck pain and don't know where to begin?! In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips to reduce shoulder or neck pain so that you can start bringing awareness to improve how your body feels and functions. In this conversation, we discuss: What type of pillow you should be using while you're sleeping The common cue that is enhancing shoulder pain What...

The other day, I was getting off a podcast interview with Hope Pedraza when we felt called to talk about medical gaslighting. The purpose of this conversation isn't to throw shade on medical professionals, >>It's to empower you to be your best health advocate when you feel like you are not getting the answers you are looking for. < < If something feels off–no matter what a medical professional is...

This is the episode you'll want to listen to for understanding how to live your most aligned life (diets to follow, interacting with people, avoiding burnout, etc.). In this conversation with Hope Pedraza – the founder of inBalance Studio and a holistic nutritionist – Hope breaks down what Human Design is. She also explains the five energy types of Human Design and gives tips on how to apply your...

In this episode, I'm prompting you with reflection questions on all you accomplished in 2022 as we head into the New Year. If you're working towards living a healthier lifestyle, you know all too well that the journey is full of ups and downs. It's easy to rush into the New Year with the next, big thing you want to accomplish. But how often do you give yourself the opportunity to reflect on what y...

Has back pain been creeping into your life as we are in the THICK of the holiday season? I'm here to tell you that you're not alone. There are a lot of contributors to back pain. But with these contributors comes awareness. If we're being honest, once you're aware of what's contributing to your back pain you can begin to work to heal your back pain. But here's the cold, hard truth: nothing changes...

Every single month, I build a daily workout schedule for women all over the world because I believe in the benefits of daily movement... And that's exactly what you're going to hear today! Core Studio  is a subscription for women at all fitness levels that gives them the tools to create a consistent workout practice, including 100+ Pilates-infused workouts, exercise tutorials, a monthly movement c...

Last week, you may remember a podcast episode that I recorded about different components and contributors to stress. In the episode, I focused a lot on sleep habits as the quantity and quality of sleep you are getting relate to your body's energy levels. *And not to mention stress!* After working with hundreds of women, I've discovered some patterns... >>Sleep gets neglected in order to get a long...

Can better sleep habits lead to less stress?! Stress is more than dealing with stressors on a daily basis, it also relates to your body's energy levels and digestive function. Yes, ladies, it's all connected! This goes to show that a lot of things contribute to stress, but not everything has to do with day-to-day stress management. Reducing your stress: Aligns your life and your health, Elevates y...

Coaching women on how to heal their core is something I have been doing for over 20 years and it's one of the things I'm most passionate about. Although the words abs and core are often interchanged in conversation, there is a difference between the two. And that's exactly what I'm sharing with you today! In this episode, I'm going to teach you about: The difference between your abs and your core...

Struggling with defining leaky gut as it relates to your health? My guest today can help you with that! Dr. Floyd is board certified by The American Academy of Family Physicians and has spent years searching for better alternatives to Western medicines band-aid solutions. As an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Physician, a member of the American Academy for Anti-Aging Medicine, and the...

Have you ever wished you could release your tight hip flexors? Whether you're spending too much time seated, being overly active, experiencing body imbalances, or dealing with back, knee, hip, or neck pain, you  can  improve the way your hips feel and function. Your hip flexors are looking for support from weaker areas in your body and that's exactly what I'm sharing with you today. In this episod...

Are you moving through too much range of motion? Give me 35 minutes to tell you how too much range of motion can lead to pelvic floor dysfunction, inadequate  stability and space in the body,  and weak fascial connections because I have news for you: >>Decreasing your range of motion isn't going to set you back. < < Because can we normalize talking about what's  really  holding you back? Spoiler A...

I first discovered that Holly is a gratitude coach and I IMMEDIATELY aligned with the message she is sharing. She helps women view their diagnosis as a gift so that they can unwrap resilience to build fortitude with gratitude, and she's truly amazing! In addition to spreading an incredible outlook online, Holly is a breast cancer survivor, Hashimoto's warrior, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and hos...

"I recently stopped a different diastasis recti program because the exercises cause tightness in my pelvic floor and incontinence. How can I start your Core Rehab program gently? I'm nervous to engage my pelvic floor right now because I really don't know how to do it efficiently." This question was asked by a woman who felt like she had tried it all and still wasn't getting the results she wanted...

Are you trying to improve your breathing habits, but aren't sure how? Learn from the best of the best: my guest today, Mike Watts, whose philosophy and methodology for optimizing human performance focus on functional breathing. Mike transitioned from across the pond to Portland, Oregon where he continues to work with athletes at the highest level across a number of different sports to perform and...

Have you ever stretched your back for pain relief only to find out the next day that it's back to the same state that it was before? I'm here to tell you that you're not alone.  There's a reason why stretching can make your back feel better temporarily. But there's also a reason why it doesn't get rid of it completely. If we're being honest, back pain starts with your everyday habits and the way y...

What is the impact of overlooking stress – and what does it look like to complete the full stress cycle? What are the three primary nervous states and how do you approach them? How can women begin to meet the body where it's at? These questions and more will be answered in today's episode.  My guest today,   Jaime Fleres  is an  embodied movement practitioner, Shamanic astrologer, energy medicine...