Core Connections with Erica Ziel

Latest Episodes:

Embracing Life's Journey Aug 29, 2018

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This is a conversation that I have been wanting to have with you for a long time. Lately, I have been reminding myself about this journey of life that we are all on and how it relates to the way our mind works and how we move forward on our path.

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Main Points From This Episode:

Gratitude for where you have been because it has gotten you here today
Don't be stuck in the past because it won't allow you to move forward
One day at a time; one foot in front of the other
It's not about being perfect because these imperfections that we all embody make us who we are.

Mentioned In This Episode:

The Core Rehab Membership
Knocked-Up Fitness Membership
Prenatal + Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course and Certification
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Quotes From This Episode:

"The only impossible journey is the one you never begin." – Tony Robbins
"We have to work on not allowing our past to hold us behind for the potential that we have now and for the future." – Erica Ziel
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant" – Robert Luis Stevenson
"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." – Lau Tzu
"The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success, but significance. And then, even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning." – Oprah Winfrey
"If we are always thinking in our head, we might miss some things that we feel in our heart." – Erica Ziel

It's Time To Part With Your Back Pain Aug 21, 2018

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In this episode, I let you in on how you can work to decrease your back pain through daily habits that you may not know you are doing. Spoiler Alert: surgery is NOT the answer. On top of what I teach you in this episode, I give you the tools in my Core Rehab Program where you will work to apply these principles to your daily life. Now let's say it together, "BYE, BYE BACK PAIN."

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Main Points From This Episode:

You DON'T need surgery to heal your back pain
How to pick things up from the ground properly to avoid pain in back
Lengthening (Instagram link) your spine
The tools learned in Core Rehab can help reverse and PREVENT your back pain
Head positioning affecting your posture without you knowing it
Low back pain is preventable
Untuck your butt!!
Mindset

Mentioned In This Episode:

Watch the YouTube video here!

Picking Up | 6:37
Head Positioning | 15:15
Chest Opening | 16:07

The Core Rehab Program
Untuck Your Butt
Midback Podcast
David Lesondek Fasica Podcast
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Quotes + Stats From This Episode:

"If I want what I've never had, I have to do what I've never done." – Thomas Jefferson
"31 million Americans have back at any given time." – American Chiropractic Association
"Back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide and is one of the most common reasons for missed work." – American Chiropractic Association
"80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their life, this equates to costs in excess of $100 billion each year." – The University of North Carolina
"Those with neck or back pain spend approximately 60% more on their health care per year than those that do not have pain." – American Chiropractic Association
"It's not a quick fix and there is no pill in the world that's going to do it for you." – Erica Ziel

Hereditary vs. Choice. You Have Control Over Your Health. Aug 07, 2018

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This episode comes from a recent statistic that I found on the American Holistic Health Association's website. According to the AHHA, only 20% of our health is hereditary. According to this study, we have 80% control of our health -- science says so!! After doing my own research and self-discovery, I actually believe our control over our health is upwards of 90%. That is a lot of control!! So what do we do with it? In this episode, I talk you through my ten tips to start taking control of your health and lifestyle.

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Main Points From This Episode:

There are so many factors in our life that we have control of
What is epigenetics? – expressions of genes
How can we turn our genes on and off? What YOU have control of!
My top 10 tips for taking control of your health

Mentioned In This Episode:

Annie Tinker's podcast episode on over exercising
Sarah Reese's podcast episode on finding your breath
Butcher Box -- Click here to save $20 off your order + FREE bacon
Vital Choice -- Click here to save 10% off your order
Knocked-Up Fitness Membership
The Core Rehab Program
Two fasica podcasts
f.lux
Blue blocker glasses -- this set has one for the day and night to decrease eye stress
Simply Divine Botanicals
Click here to save 30% off through 23 and Me
Learn more on this episode by checking out the blog post!

Quotes + Stats From This Episode:

"The moment you change your perception is the moment you rewrite the chemistry of your body." – Dr. Bruce Lipton
"20% of your health is made up from your hereditary genes." – American Holistic Health Association
"Working up a sweat is a great, natural detox for the body." – Erica Ziel

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Transforming Your Mind + Body With Carla Egurrola Jul 31, 2018

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In this episode, I am having a conversation with a close peer, student + friend Carla Egurrola. I loved listening to her insight on this journey of life that we are all on as it helps lead us to new insights and self-transformation from the inside, out. We bring up a word that I use all the time and that is awareness. An awareness of how your body is feeling and how your mind is feeling can put you in the right direction of your journey.

Main Points From This Episode:

Life's journey that leads you to new insights + transformation
Fitness from the inside, out
Body image in the health + fitness industry
Yoga healing her body + mind
Mind Valley
Feeling good about your mind, body + environment while being able to sustain it
How much are you criticizing vs. how much are you appreciating

Quotes From This Episode:

"A mindset shift is something that we are all capable of." – Erica Ziel
"Enjoy your body." – Carla Egurrola
"You need different things at different phases of your life." – Carla Egurrola
"When you push, your body will push back." – Carla Egurrola
"Be grateful for what your body can do." – Carla Egurrola
"80% of success is psychological." – Tony Robbin

Mentioned In This Episode:

Carla's Website
6 Phase Meditation App
Mindvalley
Yoga From The Inside Out By Christina Sell
David Lesondek Podcast Interview
Pre + Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course
The Core Rehab Program
For more information on this episode, check out the blog post
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Why Pregnancy Is The Best Time To Start Learning About Your Core Jul 24, 2018

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Those aches + pains DON'T have to come with pregnancy. You have so much control over what is going on with your body during pregnancy. Learning about how to strengthen and engage your deep core, with the help of baby, can impact how you feel while you are pregnant, giving birth and postpartum. I teach all of this in my prenatal membership to help you feel your best during pregnancy.

Did I mention that you also get a superpower while you're pregnant? This superpower is activated with movement. Taking advantage of this superpower has the potential to help make your core stronger and push baby out faster with minimal tearing.

Feel empowered during your pregnancy, supermom, and get moving!!

Main Points From This Episode:

You CAN workout during pregnancy + there are SO MANY benefits
Pregnancy superpower
The power of the pelvic floor
Posture during pregnancy
Learn to release + relax to potentially MINIMIZE tearing
Connect your core correctly
How your core strength can impact your labor for the better
Pregnancy exercise guidelines
Use pregnancy as a time to prepare you for recovery after baby

Quotes From This Episode:

"Just because an exercise is modified, doesn't mean it's easier. It could mean it's more effective." – Erica Ziel
"Pregnancy is the best time to strengthen your core." – Erica Ziel
"It all comes back to the core." – Erica Ziel
"Knowledge is power." – Erica Ziel
"Strengthen your core appropriately during pregnancy." – Erica Ziel
"Improve your quality of life." – Erica Ziel

Mentioned In This Episode:

Knocked-Up Fitness Monthly Membership
Ab Myths Episode
David Lesondek Fascia Episode
Fascia + Collagen Episode
Solange Ross Pelvic Floor Episode
The Knocked-Up Fitness Guide To Pregnancy Book
Belly To Spine Video
The Core Rehab Program
Diastasis Recti Episode
Prenatal + Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course
Should You Be Running During Pregnancy?
Coning Of The Belly Video
Knocked-Up Fitness Instagram + Website
FREE Safe + Effective Core Exercises for Pregnancy
For more information on this episode, check out the blog post!
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Pilates Suspension Training With Rebecca Beckler Jul 17, 2018

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It was great being able to catch up with my friend Rebecca Beckler! Since our Stott Pilates training days, she has developed her own suspension training method. A suspension trainer is an awesome tool because it is inexpensive and can be used anywhere!! As a busy mom, she talks about how she has found the balance between work and personal life along with her busy traveling schedule.

Main Points From This Episode:

Rebecca's Pilates suspension method
How she incorporates it in her training
The importance of a Pilates practice
Balancing life as a working mom
Social media morphing the effectiveness of exercise
Rebecca's health hacks

Quotes From This Episode:

"The mind when housed within a healthful body possesses a glorious sense of power." – Joseph Pilates
"I want you to get excited about fitness again." – Rebecca Beckler

Mentioned In This Episode:

TRX Suspension Trainer Kit
See Where Rebecca Will Be Training Next!
Rebecca's Books
Jen Chesnut's Podcast Interview
Rebecca's Website
Erica's Pre and Postnatal Exercise Specialist Course
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Kids Nutrition, Health & Development Jul 10, 2018

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In this episode, I am bringing awareness to kids' nutrition. In today's society, we have become too comfortable with relying on processed foods to feed ourselves and our family's. Within the episode, I am bringing awareness to what is in these foods that are harming our children.

Main Points From This Episode:

Taking you through how your nutrition is important before getting pregnant, during pregnancy, while breastfeeding + beyond
What your child is eating could affect their behavior, development and how they look at food for the rest of their lives
Kids need to eat FAT – WE ALL need to eat FAT for our brains
Being aware of what we are feeding our children
My tips on how to encourage your kids to eat healthy foods
Keeping healthy eating positive by educating our children
Look at the labels!!

Mentioned In This Episode:

Gluten Free… Fad or Lifestyle Change?
Core Nutrition Program
Join me and thousands of others in the FREE beginner online series that will help you get started on your path to better health!
For kid-friendly, gluten-free recipes, check out the blog post!
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Phasing Through Life With Deanne Ziadie Jul 03, 2018

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The time got away from Didi and I's conversation about how the cycles of the moon can relate to your cycle. Energies flow from all around us, we need to pay attention to which ones are telling us something. Because there is a power in finding your flow and which energy your body creates.

Main Points From This Episode:

Miscarriage
Depression after baby
How cycles of the moon relate to your cycles
Stress on your body before baby, during pregnancy + postpartum
Divine masculine and divine feminine and the energy that your body creates and has
Finding your flow

Mentioned In This Episode:

Divine Friend Sisterhood Community
The Moon Cycling Journaling Course
A Mothers Wish + New Moon Intention Bracelets
Core Rehab Program
Wild Feminine by Tami Lynn Kent
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Didi's website
For more information on this episode, check out the blog post!

David Lesondak, Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters Jun 26, 2018

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This is the conversation we have all been waiting for (or maybe just me, ha!) David Lesondak and I's shared obsession is… can you guess it… FASCIA!! Join us as we talk about many topics and how they are all connected to fascia.

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Main Points From This Episode:

My hype about fasica revealed
What fascia is and does for your body
Collagen + fascia connection
Visualization
The importance of glia
Why you should NOT stretch your IT band
How autoimmune, immunity and inflammation of the body relates to fascia
What fibroblasts tell your body
Research conversation and how it is expanding the knowledge on the human body
Proprioception + interoception
Having an open mind to the changing image of the human body

Mentioned In This Episode:

Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters
- For a limited time only, orders placed directly with the publisher will be eligible for a special discount of 15 percent off the list price of David Lesondak's new book Fascia: What It Is and Why It Matters. Buy direct from the publisher with code CoreDL18. Free shipping to all US addresses.
Fascia + Collagen Podcast
Core Rehab Program
- LAST CHANCE to purchase Core Rehab for LIFETIME ACCESS ++ gives you lifetime access to Core Nutrition (only through June 30, 2018)
United States Integrated Medicine Facilities
David's Website
Gil Hedley: Fascia and Stretching: The Fuzz Speech
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For more information on this episode, check out the blog post!

Quotes From This Episode:

"Fascia keeps everything interconnected, but also keeps it separate at the same time." – David Lesondak
"Fascia is designed to help support whatever we are doing with our bodies." – David Lesondak
"Perhaps it is time we start rethinking the way we think the human body is structured." – David Lesondak
"You still have to do the work, even if it's meant to be." – David Lesondak
"About 50% of your collagen turns over and builds new cells based on how you are using your body." - David Lesondak
"Get a sense for how the little parts fit into the big picture." - David Lesondak

What Is The Best Diet? Jun 22, 2018

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I'm sure you have tried one before, right?? The diet plan that you are sure is going to help shed those extra pounds you have been hanging onto for years, and you end up spending all of this money on a microwaveable meal that has no nutritional benefits or unrealistic lifestyle expectations. This is where I urge you to listen to your body. It is telling you something through the foods you eat which correlates with how you feel.

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Main Points From This Episode:

My education journey with nutrition
How I used to eat
What you should be eating to fuel your body
How often you should eat
Intermittent fasting
The way I advise that you should eat

Mentioned In This Episode:

Core Rehab
- LAST CHANCE to purchase Core Rehab for LIFETIME ACCESS ++ gives you lifetime access to Core Nutrition (only through June 30, 2018)
Gut Hacks Podcast
Gluten-Free Podcast
Angela Mader's Podcast
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