The Core Connect Podcast

Do you ever wish you could skip your period? Or wonder why your moods, energy, and focus seem to change throughout the month? What if you could use your cycle to enhance your sports performance, fertility, or even daily life? 👀 In this episode, Marianne is joined by  Chantal Blake , a menstrual health specialist, former nurse, environmental engineer, mother of three, and author of  Peaceful Perio...

Can we really live “clean” in a contaminated world? Is chronic fatigue postpartum something we should accept as normal? And just how long are we postpartum? In this lively and candid conversation with Marianne, Dr Labib Ghulmiyyah brings his expertise and charisma to break down big topics in a relatable way. He dives into the pillars of a smoother postpartum journey—and a healthier life, from high...

Today’s episode is part of the special Studio Owner Series. In this episode, Marianne chats with Jill Harris, a powerhouse of creativity in the Pilates world. With 30 years in the industry, 25 years as a studio owner, and a gorgeous smile on social media, Jill’s impact is profound. Jill is also the visionary behind FitSprings, a piece of equipment developed over nearly a decade to support those wi...

Many of us have been glued to our phones to follow American elections this week. It’s no wonder. American decisions impact both domestic and foreign matters a huge deal. They tend to elicit conflicted and anxious feelings.  All over the world. How can we deal with these?  There is only one natural antidote to anxiety. The present moment.  In this episode, Marianne offers three short grounding prac...

Want a good life? Meet Dr Korem! Dr Korem is a sports scientist  who uses the data from wearables to provide people with step-by-step and individualised physical and mental fitness recommendations. Prior to founding AIM7, Dr Korem spent over 15 years working as a performance director in collegiate and professional American football. In this conversation with Marianne, Dr Korem reminds us that that...

Have you ever been told to “do your Kegels,” only to see little improvement in your sex life, prolapse concerns, or incontinence issues?  It’s not uncommon, and often it’s because many of the basic cues we hear are either incomplete or don’t target all the layers of the pelvic floor. In this episode, Marianne explains why pelvic floor training involves both direct and indirect (or functional) appr...

Do you know that the highest pay-off for reducing lower back pain is … job fulfilment? Not nerve flossing, not the "5 best moves for back pain" on social media. Job satisfaction! In this episode Marianne is joined by two-time Olympian Heba AbdelGawad, co-founder of Bodyhack, the leading fitness education company in the Middle East, and creator of the revolutionary NeuroPilates method. Heba’s exper...

Did you know that chronic shoulder or hip pain could be linked to a distant scar, like a C-section scar? In fact, some shoulder surgeries and even hip replacements can be avoided by addressing scar tissue concerns. Scar tissue is about 20% less functional than healthy tissue, causing adhesions and inflammation that often go unnoticed, yet play a significant role in chronic pain. In this episode, M...

Are we safer to birth in hospital settings? Why are women who choose to deliver at home so often labelled “crazy”? And what lessons can we draw from yoga and Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations to prepare for birth and enhance the quality of our lives?  In this episode, Laura Farrier, an internationally recognised yoga and mobility instructor, begins by sharing her angelic voice in an opening prayer, and...

Did you know? 47.8% of pregnant women in their third trimester experience lower back pain. Nearly a third suffer from pubic symphysis dysfunction. And  all  expecting mothers will experience diastasis recti, a natural separation of the abdominals as the womb expands. With many experiencing physical changes during pregnancy, it’s no wonder that doctors are recommending mindful movement modalities l...

No. You probably don’t need that tummy tuck. You definitely don’t need intimate wipes, creams, or whiteners. And you may not even need the IVF treatment you’ve been offered. My guest today, Dr. Gael Abou Ghannam, is an Obstetrics, Gynecology, and fertility specialist who tackles these uncomfortable, often taboo, topics head-on. Trained in Lebanon and Belgium with a specialization in fertility pres...

Welcome back to the Core Connect Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Aarti Javeri-Mehta, an internal and lifestyle medicine physician specialising in a no-diet approach to weight management.  We explore the role of intermittent fasting for women, considering factors like stress levels, menstrual cycles, and metabolic health.  Dr. Aarti also sheds light on the use of weight-loss medications...

September is not just back-to-school; it’s also back-to-fitness season. How can we not only start an exciting fitness routine but ensure it becomes a lasting habit? This summer,  The Lancet  reported that nearly 1.8 billion people are at risk of preventable diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers due to insufficient physical activity. Yet, alarming statistics alone aren&#...

If you have ever explored women’s health research, you know Grainne Donnelly, my guest today, is a celebrity.  Grainne Donnelly is an advanced physiotherapist in pelvic health and a doctoral researcher from Northern Ireland. In her free time, she is a mother of four and incidentally the current Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy, sitting on its boa...