Core Connections with Erica Ziel

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5 Ways Daily Exercise Improves Your Health May 02, 2023

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Did you know that our bodies need daily movement to avoid pain and move you closer to your health goals? In fact – research shows that just 10-15 minutes of daily moderate exercise can give you real results in less time.

That's right – we need to change our mindset from thinking of daily exercise as burning as many calories as we can and not being kind to our bodies to daily movement as something you do throughout your whole day.

In this episode, I walk through 5 benefits of moving your body on a daily basis, click PLAY now to hear me share:

[01:08] The difference between exercise and movement
[01:54] A simple way to improve your energy throughout your day
[04:10] Avoid morning stiffness in the body by doing THIS
[06:32] How to improve your bodies natural ability to detox
[09:25] How my unique training methods improve brain function
[12:21] How often should you be strength training?
[17:27] Why less is more when it comes to working out

For complete shownotes, visit: ericaziel.com/blog/273

Avoiding Mold in Your Home Today to Support Your Future Health with Cheryl Ciecko Apr 25, 2023

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When she said this phrase during our conversation, I grabbed a pen to write it down in my brain so I could make a mental note.

Just like you have done a ton of research on health – I have done the same amount of research on healthy buildings: knowledge is power.

(I never knew that health and buildings would have so much in common... but here we are)

In fact, when I remediated mold from my house years ago, everything changed in my health and my life. If you're intrigued by preventing and removing mold from your house and want to learn about mold's effects on your health, then I'd love to invite you to >>click playAvoidingMold.com and the Dwell Institute. You'll learn:

[05:08] Cheryl's story of how her family's health and well-being were affected by mold and toxin exposure in her home and how she got scammed
[12:09] Health symptoms (behavioral and physical) related to mold exposure
[22:37] What to look for in your house that could indicate that there's mold present
[27:25] Should you have a humidifier in your house and how to take care of it
[35:19] Does the musty smell in your attic or basement mean that there is mold? How to look for causes and ways to prevent it
[44:35] How there could still be mold in your house if it's brand new
[51:41] How to find a good contractor to remediate your house
[56:54] How I conquered mold and toxicity exposure in my house
[1:01:20] Life leads you to where you're supposed to go

Cheryl's resources are available on her website. You can access her brilliance on topics such as the top ten signs of mold, tips for finding a safe home, and an intro to building a mold-safe home by going to avoidingmold.com/free

Full episode show notes can be found at: ericaziel.com/blog/272

Regulating an Abundantly Healthy Nervous System (and Vagus Nerve) with Darby Jackson Apr 18, 2023

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Want to regulate an abundantly healthy nervous system? Then you're gonna want to click play on this episode with Darby Jackson NOW and be prepared to take notes.

(I'm not kidding – this might be one of the most eye-opening conversations you listen to).

Darby Jackson is a holistic health specialist (focusing on regulating the nervous system) and in this episode she walks you through what the vagus nerve is, how the polyvagal theory impacts our inner state of being, and ways to regulate the nervous system.

Intrigued? Click play now to hear:

[03:45] What Darby does as a Holistic Health Specialist
[08:06] What is the vagus nerve
[10:55] The foreign feeling that comes with getting out of fight or flight by calming the nervous system
[13:34] How to give yourself permission to chill the heck out
[15:23] A breakdown of the polyvagal theory
[20:31] Responding vs. reacting to improve patience with kids and others
[25:35] How music improves the neuroplasticity of our brains and other ways to work on conscious brain rewiring and vagus nerve toning
[29:40] How movement can release feelings and emotions to open up the nervous system
[36:39] Is fasting good or not for regulating the nervous system
[42:04] Darby's perspective on the biggest reasons that lead to dysregulated nervous systems
[51:08] How to regulate the vagus nerve

If you want to learn more and connect with Darby, you can find her on Instagram at @darbyjackson_.

For complete show notes, go to ericaziel.com/blog/271

What's Causing Mid-Back Pain? How To Strengthen Your Back for Support Apr 11, 2023

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Have you ever found yourself experiencing mid-back pain? Has it impacted your daily life by: not being able to pick something up off the ground or unable to twist in the front seat of the car to check on your kid in the back or just having crazy chest pain?

If so: you're not alone. It's common to have mid-back pain when we're not aware of what causes mid-back pain.

But here's the thing: I find mid-back pain exciting. I hate to say that. But when women start to wake up their mid-back, their whole world can change.

Instead of choosing to live in pain, I've chosen to educate myself (and others!) on what is causing pain–because everything in the body is connected–and how to work out of pain.

If you want to know what's causing your mid-back pain and how to strengthen your back muscles for better support, click play now to hear me share:

[1:17] Why I find mid-back pain exciting
[1:56] The importance of posture has on strengthing your mid-back for optimal health and mobility
[2:56] Common causes of mid-back pain
[6:51] How to support your mid-back and what to do when you're experiencing mid-back pain
[10:44] Tips to improve breathing into your back
[12:25] Giving yourself grace when creating new habits to work better with your body
[15:06] Guiding you through mid-back exercises you should be doing every day
[18:25] Rant on why you need to STOP rolling your shoulders back and what is causing mid-back soreness
[23:43] The importance of continuing to educate yourself about the body to improve the way you feel in your daily life

For full show notes, visit: ericaziel.com/blog/270

Your Mouth's Dirty: How Natural Oral Care Supports Optimal Health with Trina Felber Apr 04, 2023

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We just started our conversation when she said these words:

"All good health starts inside your mouth."

Trina Felber is a CEO, registered nurse, and a brilliant mind that is passionate about educating people on natural improving oral care for stronger, cleaner, whiter teeth and improved overall health. When she said these words in this conversation about the start of her dental care company (Primal Life Organics), I just had to let that sink in.

She was right.

Switching to natural oral care products sounds simple in practice, but it impacts your health so much more than just in your mouth - trust me, I've learned from personal experience.

Click >>play now to learn:

[02:49] The story behind Trina's passion for dental health
[08:14] My personal testimonial with Primal Life Organics products
[13:10] Why you need a healthy microbiome inside your mouth and how to improve it
[21:55] Is fluoride good for your teeth?
[29:32] 3 key things that you want in your dental products
[36:39] Can you brush with just baking soda or chorcoal?
[36:39] How to know if you're brushing correctly (or too aggressively) and Trina's brushing tips
[46:00] Benefits of using red and blue light in your mouth

Ladies, whether you're wanting to learn more about natural oral care or looking to wow your dentist at your next visit, today's "mouth off" with Trina Felber is exactly what you need. Click >>play right now to get started.

Primal Life Organics products mentioned in this episode:

Eating More Calories, Supporting Metabolism, and Shifting Fat Loss Mindset With Shay Pascale Mar 28, 2023

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"I was under eating at 1500 calories for over a decade." That, ladies, is how Shay Pascale entered the world of reverse dieting…but I'll be honest with you: her health and business is MORE than counting macros. You're gonna want to click play on this conversation ASAP - in just under an hour we cover everything from how Shay's journey through diet culture in her 20s set her body up to see results when eating more…to the importance of creating a balanced plate that fits your body and lifestyle to support your metabolism…to how to use macros to promote muscle and see results in your workouts…and why Shay (and myself) believe that eating more calories will improve your energy, sleep, digestion, and brain fog. (And a whole lot more!)

Check out the full show notes with links to all resources mentioned in this episode >>HERE

How to Get Rid of Pain in the Body Mar 21, 2023

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Have you ever dealt with pain in your body?

If you have, you know what that feels like – it's just like you can't effortlessly move like you used to.

So you don't do anything – you live in pain. But how is that going to help you get rid of pain?

I started dealing with knee pain when I was five-years-old – it's what catapulted my life and changed everything for me.

It's why I studied exercise science and got to personally experience how movement is healing in preventing and getting rid of pain in the body.

I've developed my own unique training techniques and in this episode, I'm breaking down my best tips to moving your body out of pain for you.

Click play to learn:

My personal journey with knee pain and what I did to no longer have knee pain (and still don't after having three kids!)
The body's stress response when experiencing physical pain
The important role fascia play in reducing pain
My best tips for getting rid of pain
Other factors that could lead to pain in the body

For complete show notes, visit ericaziel.com/blog/267.

How to Take Care of Your C-section Scar and Relieve Pain During Sex With Whitney Sippl Mar 14, 2023

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When you have ACL surgery, you develop scar tissue – you're sent to a physical therapist to work out the scar tissue, regain mobility, and create stability.

But when it comes to recovering from a C-section, it's minimized. You're left feeling like an outsider because you weren't educated on what to do next...and so you do nothing, you segment yourself from women who had vaginal deliveries, and you deal with the pain because you're afraid to do anything else.

How do you take care of your C-section scar so you can get back to functioning in life? Enter pelvic floor physical therapist Whitney Sippl.

Click play now to hear her tips for healing C-section scars no matter how long it's been since abdominal surgery – she pairs this insight with main causes of pain during postpartum sex and how to relieve it.

If you want to learn more with Whitney, you can find her prenatal and postnatal online classes >>HERE – use code 75OFF for 75% off – and you can follow her on Instagram @restoredphysique.

You can find complete show notes for this episode >>HERE.

If you pee your pants a little when you run, laugh, jump, or sneeze... You're not alone. In order to understand how everything in the body is connected, I'm hosting a FREE class, The Pelvic Floor's Role In Healing Your Body, to help you take control of your health! Register NOW at https://www.ericaziel.com/heal

The Difference Between Diastasis Recti and an Umbilical Hernia (And How to Heal It!) Mar 07, 2023

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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 told by their doctor that they need surgery to fix their ab separation after having a baby.

With an understanding of the anatomy of the body, the way it all works together, and working with thousands of women, I've been able to develop unique training techniques to heal separation along the abdominal wall.

And I'm sharing everything you need to know about diastasis recti and umbilical hernias today!

Ready to dive in? Click play!

To learn how you can start healing diastasis recti, download my free Diastasis Recti Guide! It will educate you on how to test for diastasis recti, what exercises to avoid, and how to prevent abdominal separation. To download your guide now head to https://www.ericaziel.com/dr and begin getting back to living the life you love!

Behind the Scenes of Going Gluten-Free with Dr. Vincent Pedre Feb 28, 2023

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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 should be eating, how the vicious antibiotics cycle depletes the gut, and even a little pelvic floor discussion.

At the end of our conversation, you'll get to learn more about Dr. Pedre's brand new book, The Gut-Smart Protocol, and the opportunity to receive a free chapter and all the other goodies that come with it. To get this sneak peek and all the details on even more bonuses when you pre-order the book, head over to https://www.gutsmartprotocol.com/gift/

Check out the full show notes with links to all goodies mentioned in this episode >>HERE

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