Core Connections with Erica Ziel

Latest Episodes:

Getting Out Of Your Own Way Nov 19, 2019

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Who else has ever personally diagnosed yourself with shiny object syndrome?

Yes, it's real! And you are not alone. I'm the first to admit that it has played a factor in me not being able to listen to my body.

The past couple of years, I have been on this crazy personal development journey where I have found that a lot of my decisions, self-talk and distractions come back to me getting in my own way.

Now, what do I mean by this? I mean that my mind-chatter was overpowering what my body was trying to tell me.

This comes to quality sleep, detoxifying, moving and on and on and on.

Our bodies tell us so much more than we realize and we tend to choose to not listen to it. But this is what I love to teach in Core Studio that intention + action = results.

Interested in hearing more? Then press play right now on this NEW Core Connections episode and read the show notes >>HERE

Are You HIITing Your Workouts Too Hard? Nov 12, 2019

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I've been wanting to HIIT you guys up with this topic for a while because it's important to know that the type of exercise you do plays a major role in your body's stress level.

Many clients of mine come to me discouraged when they aren't seeing changes in their bodies after believing that they have the perfect nutrition plan + workout regimen.

When in reality, their high-intensity workouts are causing more harm than good.

Now don't get me wrong, high-intensity interval training can be beneficial IF done correctly. That's why in this episode I break down the pros and cons of incorporating HIIT workouts in your training routine.

Check out the show notes for this episode >>HERE!

Working Out Smarter, Not Harder Nov 05, 2019

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Raise your hand if you've ever felt exhausted after a workout?

That depletion you feel after your mind told you to keep running to reach a certain calorie count on the treadmill?

Believe it or not, we have all been there... even me!

Until I realized that high-intensity workouts were preventing me from seeing the results I wanted.

It's one thing to just do a movement, but it's a whole new way of moving when you are able to connect your breath to your movement. This allows your body to get into a flow state.

And you know what? When your body is in a flow state, you start to get your mind into a flow state and that is where the magic happens.

In this episode, you'll realize that not all calories are created equal, the importance of a mind-body connection and that you have the power to change the way you train your body.

Check out the show notes for this episode >>HERE

Who Is Emilee Garfield? Her Story Of How Cancer Saved Her Life. Oct 23, 2019

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The cover of her new book reveals the scars on her stomach that she wears from surviving two different forms of cancer. These scars tell a story. A physical, emotional and transformational story that answers one question: who is Emilee Garfield?

Now, that's no easy question to answer for anyone. But as Emilee and I dive into conversation, you start understanding that only you have the power to answer that question.

Itching to find out Emilee's answer? Then press play to hear us discuss overcoming your past, establishing your mindset and the power of movement (obviously!).

To learn more about Emilee, check out the show notes HERE. And if you're wanting to stay in the loop on all things Core Connections, be sure to join our Facebook group to hang out with my like-minded listeners!

Make Your Health Your Priority Oct 15, 2019

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You can have your wine and drink it too! Can I get a heck YES!

I know it's been awhile, so I wanted to sit down and chit chat with my good friend Kristina to not only geek out on the health + wellness but to share with you parts of our daily health routines, the secret to helping you sleep better at night and how you can work to feel your best without having to live a life of deprivation.

To read the show notes, check them out here + to get started on your health journey be sure to sign up for my FREE wellness video series where you will claim a workout video, posture tutorial and so much more!

It's Never Too Late To Restore Your Body Sep 11, 2019

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What's holding you back from reaching your health goals? With my Core Rehab program, I have been able to meet and work with a lot of women to work to restore their bodies through movement, mindset + wellness. This is where I met Amanda and why I wanted her to talk to you! She, like most women, struggled to find time to make herself a priority. Once she made the conscious decision to shift her mindset, establish her "why" and rearrange her life so she could make herself a priority, she started feeling better about herself as a person which rolled over into other aspects of her life. Stop holding yourself back from reaching your health goals + push play.

Check out the SHOW NOTES for all episode information!

TALKED ABOUT:

Amanda's Story: How She Did It All (4:07)
Creating Time + Finding Your "Why" (7:15)
Negatives Behind the "Quick Fix Mentality" To Getting Your Body Back (11:33)
Listening To Your Body's Ailments (13:39)
What Amanda Learned through Core Rehab (16:40)
It's Not Just About How You Look... It's Deeper Than That (26:02)
Spreading Awareness To Promote Prevention (29:41)
Finding Hope In Restoring Your Body (31:41)
Amanda's Final Thoughts (36:25)

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Pelvic Floor: It's Time To Start Talking About It With Dr. Tabatha Sep 03, 2019

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Are you suffering from painful intercourse? Peeing your pants from laughing, jumping or exercising? Are you constantly looking for the nearest restroom because you never know when you're going to have to make a run for it?

After listening to this episode, you will no longer fear if you are suffering in silence because Dr. Tabatha joins us to let you know that concerns that you have with your pelvic floor ARE common and they CAN be fixed.

Don't believe me? Ask the hundreds of women that have learned to restore their pelvic floor through my Core Rehab Program. Because you don't know what you don't know until you know it, so let's talk about it! Join Dr. Tabatha and me to start making this conversation more common amongst women.

Check out the SHOW NOTES for all episode information!

TALKED ABOUT:

Intro + announcements (1:00)
Tabatha's story (7:52)
Different types of pelvic organ prolapsing (10:58)
Pain during intercourse (18:44)
Pelvic floor during menopause (24:32)
Let's talk about the pelvic floor more (28:00)
Diet and exercise + its role in pelvic health (32:31)
Finding the right doctor (37:20)
Final thoughts: the power of empowering women (41:32)

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Is The Site Of Your Pain The Source Of Your Pain? Aug 28, 2019

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Yes, you read that title correctly! This statement blows people's minds and probably goes against what you've been taught to believe. In this episode, I go through common aches + pains that I often get questions about and little adjustments that you can make to help that pain go away. You will hear a lot of important pieces that are fundamental parts of my teachings because I am here to help you not just survive in life but to thrive.

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TALKED ABOUT:

First things first, let's talk fascia (4:24)
Pelvic floor dysfunction leading to other aches + pains (6:49)
Hips playing a role in your pelvic floor function (8:14)
Muscularly strong vs fascially strong (11:09)
Addressing that low back + SI joint pain (12:47)
Lengthening your neck to stabilize your head (23:00)
It's all in the shoulders (26:20)
The all too common knee pain (34:26)
What about those bunions (36:06)

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Living With Intention Aug 21, 2019

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Are you living life or is life living you? Feel like there are never enough hours in the day? Do you find yourself wasting time on your phone, TV or computer + you realize you could have gotten in a workout, meditation practice or a start on dinner?

Hi, I see you!! + trust me, I've been there too. That's why a couple of years ago I started working on my daily intentions to help with my movement, tasks + daily presence. A little bit can go a long way, but it's getting in the habit of doing it every day while being aware of it.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm still a work in progress over here… but it's about progress, not perfection. And you being here to learn today is a step in the right direction.

But before you press play on this episode, I want you to start thinking about one thing that you can start putting more intention around. Keep this in mind as I talk you through how you can begin to create actionable intention to start getting better results in your health, wellness + life.

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TALKED ABOUT:

How are you living your life now? (2:26)
Being present in your day-to-day life (4:47)
Tackling your to-do list with intention + then action (8:42)
Sneaking in meditation to your daily routine (10:42)
The secret sauce to get even better results with your exercise (14:45)
Believing in the impossible (17:25)
Having intention with your time (19:15)
Allowing imperfection (21:33)

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Food + Exercise Aren't The Enemy… Living Neutral Without Restriction Feat. Steph Gaudreau Aug 13, 2019

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Would you keep doing that intense diet or exercise program if you were never going to see a physical result?

Steph Gaudreau joins us to have an honest conversation about how in some small way, we're all connected by the same story. A story that presents food as the enemy, makes you cringe when you hear the word exercise and puts weight loss on a pedestal.

But it's more than the food you eat and it's more than the exercise that you do. Join us to learn how to listen to your body while presenting nutrition, health + fitness in a new way because you deserve to take care of yourself no matter what body you're in.

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