Core Connections with Erica Ziel

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Breath Training to Improve Pelvic Floor Function with Mike Watts Oct 11, 2022

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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 feel their best.

In this episode, we dive into the most basic biological function that is the most neglected, as well as proper breathing techniques and tips to improve your pelvic floor function and health as a whole.

Trust me when I tell you this is one of the most important topics for pelvic floor health... So without further ado, click play now!

If you have pelvic floor dysfunction and have tried everything to heal it but nothing has worked... You're not flying solo. In order to heal your pelvic floor, you must understand how everything in the body works together, which is why I'm hosting a FREE class, The Pelvic Floor's Role In Healing Your Body, to help you do just that. Begin healing your body from the inside out and register at https://www.ericaziel.com/heal.

THIS Is the Real Reason Stretching Won't Heal Your Back Pain Oct 04, 2022

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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 you hold your body.

>>Because here's the cold, hard truth: back pain is not your back's fault...it's a result of something else that is misaligned in the body.

However, the good news is that you can work to improve the way your body feels and functions at a cellular level. So click play to hear what you can do for your back pain relief NOW!

If you're ready to take action and say goodbye to back pain, join my upcoming free class, The Pelvic Floor's Role In Healing Your Body!

In this class, you'll learn:

How to get rid of peeing your pants when you run, laugh, jump, or sneeze
Ways to eliminate back pain, neck pain, hip pain, pelvis pain, and more discomforts
How to heal diastasis recti and improve pelvic floor function

Head to https://www.ericaziel.com/heal to save your seat now, and you'll start feeling your back pain improve in no time. I can't wait to see you there!

Jaime Fleres Gives Me Tips + Techniques on How to Calm the Nervous System Sep 27, 2022

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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 practitioner, depth coach, and sound healer that helps support others' somatic healing and embodiment.

I couldn't think of a better person to tackle this topic with me, educate all of us about how the nervous system is the basic building block of our lives, and connect it to our movement and overall health.

Click play now and if you're ready to dive in deeper like I am, check out the Emobdies Somatic Healing Immersion Jaime mentioned in this episode at https://www.sacredhearthealingarts.com/soma and use code CORE50 to save $50 when enrolling.

How Crunches Affect Your Shoulder Pain Sep 20, 2022

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Believe it or not, shoulder pain doesn't necessarily come from the shoulders.

In fact, doing exercises to help relieve shoulder pain could actually be what's preventing healing to happen.

Shoulder pain is a response to misalignment in your body.

*And more often than not, misalignment starts at the deep core.*

In this episode, you'll hear touch on shoulder pain topics such as what is causing shoulder pain, how to start relieving shoulder pain, and ways to prevent shoulder pain.

Ready to what crunches have to do with shoulder pain? Click play now!

P.S. – There's nothing I love more than connecting with like-minded women who are empowered to HEAL their bodies... so feel free to send me a message @ericaziel and let me know what you thought about today's conversation!

Improving Digestion to Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Sep 13, 2022

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Every week, I share podcast episodes for women all over the world who are looking for ways to improve their health so they can thrive in life...

And that's exactly what you're going to hear today!

Digestion is a topic that gets brought up in many conversations I have with my students inside of all of my pelvic floor programs because of its connection to the deep core.

In this episode, I break down the following information:

How digestion impacts pelvic floor function
The digestion process
Tips + supplements to relieve constipation

and more!

I can't WAIT for you to hear this conversation, so without further ado, click play >>HERE!

Interested in trying out the supplements I mentioned in this episode?My supplement line carries Liposomal Bitters BitterX, CollagenBoost, and more to help improve your digestive health and pelvic floor function. Check out my store at https://erica-ziel.myshopify.com use code "PODCAST10" for 10% off your entire purchase!

How to Reduce ADHD Symptoms Naturally with Dana Kay Sep 06, 2022

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My guest today, Dana Kay, founded ADHD Thrive Institute to help families reduce ADHD symptoms naturally so that children with ADHD can thrive at home, at school, and in life.

Dana went from living her dream of being a businesswoman with an office to discovering a new passion in life. This is her story!'

In this conversation, we discuss:

How parents can identify ADHD symptoms in their children
The first steps to reducing ADHD symptoms through food
What the gut-brain connection has to do with ADHD

and more.

Ready to dive in? Click play on my interview with Dana Kay now!

If you enjoyed this conversation, connect with Dana on Instagram @adhdthriveinstitute and read her new book Thriving with ADHD, because it really is the kind of book that spells out exactly what parents need to do to support their children with ADHD naturally.

Best of Core Connections: 6 Diastasis Recti Questions Answered! Aug 30, 2022

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As a holistic health nerd at heart, I tend to let my intuition guide me when making decisions for my business or for my podcast.

That's why I felt called to reshare one of my very first episodes of the Core Connections podcast for new listeners who have joined our community!

This episode was originally aired with the title 6 Diastasis Recti Questions Answered and ladies we address way more than 6 questions!

I KNOW you're going to love this one just as much as the rest of my listeners did, click play!

And to get your hands on my CollagenBoost supplement, head to ericaziel.com/collagen and use code "PODCAST10" for 10% off of your order!

Best of Core Connections: Dry Brushing + Detoxing Aug 23, 2022

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I don't know about you, but I need to be reminded of healthy rituals to incorporate back into my life from time to time.

I bring awareness to my posture, incorporate celery juice, focus on mediation, and in today's case... bring back dry brushing as a part of my detoxing regimen.

>>If you're like me, then this episode is coming at a great time because I am going to teach you how to dry brush as you are getting back into your school time routine!

In this episode, I'm going to teach you:

Why your lymphatic system is and why it's important for your immune support
Ways to improve the function of your lymphatic system
How to dry brush and how often
The best products effectively dry brush

Click play now to tune in to this re-air of one of the most downloaded episodes of the Core Connections podcast!

And if you are looking for dry brushing recommendations, you can head to https://primallypure.com/ and use code "CORE10" to get 10% off your first order!

How Do You Release Your Pelvic Floor? Flash Fire Q+A Aug 16, 2022

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Ladies, I have been giving advice and sharing my opinions on female health for as long as I can remember. In fact, I have a distinct memory of the time the pelvic floor found me!

The point is: when women ask me questions about how to heal their bodies, I'm more than happy to give you advice.

And that's exactly what I'm doing today!

In this Q+A, I clear the air on these pelvic floor questions:

How do you release your pelvic floor?
Do you need to keep doing Kegels?
What are signs that you have too tight of a pelvic floor?
How long does it take to heal the pelvic floor?

Prior to this recording, I finished up teaching a pelvic floor anatomy class, so you're about to hear my unfiltered expertise. Click play now!

If after this conversation you're feeling called to learn more about your pelvic floor, I can help! Your pelvic floor foundation for building a strong core and pain-free life, which is why I created a Pelvic Floor Guide so you know exactly how to properly activate your pelvic floor as you move throughout your day. You can download it for FREE at https://www.ericaziel.com/pelvicfloor and I can't WAIT to see what you will discover about your body.

Tools You Need to Support Your Health during Menopause with Vanessa Ford Aug 09, 2022

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You may know my guest today, Vanessa Ford, as a Creator, Writer, and Co-Founder of MenoLabs.

Her business revolves around perimenopause and menopause to teach women how to make the best, most informed, and well-researched decisions to feel like themselves again and be the healthiest version of themselves through menopause and beyond.

Vanessa has launched several successful women's health supplements including Fit & Happy fiber and probiotic for healthy weight, Well Rested sleep aid for women, and MenoFit menopause probiotic for health weight, which are backed by 20+ years of research.

In this conversation, Vanessa and I discuss the ways women can address menopause with natural solutions rather than the current, broken approach.

These truly are tools you need to take your life back during menopause, so without further ado, click play now!

Get Vanessa's FREE book download, How to Master Menopause, at https://menolabs.com/pages/core-connections.

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