How to Navigate Postpartum Challenges and Anxiety with Julia Kim
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
Release Date: 12/17/2024
#326 Pelvic Floor Health: 5 Myths That Could Be Holding You Back
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
04:30 - Understand what your pelvic floor actually is 08:42 Myth Busting: Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Issues 10:28 The Kegel Controversy 15:02 The Importance of Breath in Pelvic Health 21:58 Hip Tightness and Its Connection to the Pelvic Floor 25:25 Learning a New Language: Pelvic Floor Awareness ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why incontinence is common but not normal • What the pelvic floor actually is (and how big it really is) • Why Kegels often don’t work—and can make things worse • How breath and the pelvic floor work together • The connection between hips, back...
info_outline
#325: Hidden Connection Between Your Spine & Nervous System Regulation with Dr. Veronica Schiltz
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
Learn how nervous system regulation impacts energy, pain, posture, stress, pregnancy, and healing. Erica Ziel interviews Dr. Veronica Schiltz on gentle, nervous system–focused chiropractic care and long-term wellness. 00:00 – Welcome & why nervous system regulation matters more than ever 03:30 – What nervous system–focused chiropractic care really means 07:45 – How chronic stress, pregnancy, and life experiences shape the nervous system 12:40 – Why gentle care is often more effective than force 17:20 – Understanding nervous system scans & what they reveal 22:30 –...
info_outline
#324: Cracking the Code to Infertility: A Functional Medicine Approach with Dr. Stephanie Gray
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
Infertility is on the rise, and it's becoming a crisis that affects more couples than ever before. In this eye-opening episode of the Core Connections podcast, I sat down with Dr. Stephanie Gray to discuss her 10-year infertility journey and the hidden factors that conventional medicine often misses. Dr. Gray, who runs a hormone replacement therapy clinic, shares her deeply personal story and professional insights in her new book, Your Fertility Blueprint. Grab a copy of her NEW book Your Fertility Blueprint: Check out Dr. Stephanie Gray's Podcast Your Longevity Blueprint: Erica's Prenatal...
info_outline
#323 Top Tips for Healthy Living in 2026
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
Modern life asks a lot of women—our energy, our attention, our nervous systems. In this episode of my Core Connections Podcast, I share a high-level but deeply practical approach to building a healthier lifestyle by starting where it matters most: nervous system regulation. From movement and breath to sleep, nutrition, and detoxification, this conversation invites you to rethink health through a more nourishing, sustainable lens. visit for Core Rehab or Core Studio, plus Instructor Training Courses visit for my Knocked-Up Fitness Prenatal Program
info_outline
What 92% of Diets Miss About Lasting Weight Loss With Holly Bertone
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
I’m THRILLED to have today’s guest back on the podcast! I sat down with Holly Bertone—certified health coach, speaker, and author—to dive into the truth about lasting weight loss. This isn’t just an episode about shedding pounds; it’s about breaking free from diet culture, understanding the root causes of emotional eating, and creating sustainable habits with science, self-awareness, and empowerment. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the endless cycle of dieting, frustrated with a lack of results, or unsure how to create lasting change, this episode will inspire...
info_outline
How to Navigate Postpartum Challenges and Anxiety with Julia Kim
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
The journey through pregnancy and postpartum recovery is deeply personal for me…My career is dedicated to helping prenatal and postpartum women heal their bodies and feel empowered. I KNEW the pain and dysfunction many believed were inevitable during this time didn’t have to happen—and that’s what drives me to educate and support women on this transformative journey! I had the pleasure of sitting down with , a licensed marriage and family therapist. This conversation is a must-listen for new moms, moms-to-be, or anyone supporting someone through this period of change...
info_outline
How to Bring Homeopathy into Your Home with Paola Brown
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
She’s worked on creating life-changing educational tools (think: homeopathy curriculum for moms). , a passionate advocate for natural health and generational wellness, has found success with homeopathy because of one singular philosophy: true health starts in the home. Homeopathy uses highly diluted natural substances to trigger the body’s innate ability to heal itself. It focuses on treating the root cause of illness rather than suppressing symptoms. But here’s the catch: it’s not as mainstream as modern medicine, and many people don’t know where to start. This...
info_outline
Pain, Stress, and Pregnancy: Rewiring Your System Through Acupuncture with Dr. Haley Parker
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
Have you ever had something, someone, or even just a conversation light a FIRE in you? It's as if every nerve in your being is telling you, ‘Hey, this might be the missing piece you’ve been looking for that you need to try now—okay?’ Well, as a functional medicine practitioner, the insight and transformation that feeling can bring is pure magic. So, if you're ready to be part of a conversation that's all about pain management, reducing stress, and the beautiful way acupuncture can support your body, then you simply can’t miss this episode with Director of...
info_outline
She Aligns the Body, Starting with the Feet
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
Welcome to your deep dive into body alignment. Oh yes, today, this conversation starts with the feet, but more importantly… It explores how everything in the body is integrated, working together to create stability and power. (Can you tell that I lo(ooo)ve talking about functional movement?) Joining me today is none other than , a podiatrist and movement specialist with a passion for helping people connect with their bodies. We’re talking all about how foot mechanics impact your entire body and sharing insight on one of our favorite topics...FACIA. ...
info_outline
Back from a Break: Building the Future of Fitness Training
Core Connections with Erica Ziel
Ready to learn what I’ve been up to, how it impacts you, and what it means for the future of fitness as I share personal insights from my podcast break? GOOD. As exciting, raw, and eye-opening as these conversations can be, I record them so you can learn from the lessons I had to teach myself—the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of building instructor training programs as I reflect on the often-overlooked realities of pelvic floor health and share how I’m redefining holistic fitness education. If...
info_outlineThe journey through pregnancy and postpartum recovery is deeply personal for me…My career is dedicated to helping prenatal and postpartum women heal their bodies and feel empowered.
I KNEW the pain and dysfunction many believed were inevitable during this time didn’t have to happen—and that’s what drives me to educate and support women on this transformative journey!
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Julia Kim, a licensed marriage and family therapist. This conversation is a must-listen for new moms, moms-to-be, or anyone supporting someone through this period of change and growth.
Julia shares insightful guidance on navigating the emotional challenges of postpartum recovery, practical tools for managing anxiety, and the importance of creating a strong support system.
We’ll explore how healing is about so much more than the physical—it’s also about emotional well-being and learning to prioritize yourself while embracing the joys and demands of motherhood.
(Spoiler alert: You don’t have to navigate this alone!)
Click play to hear all of this and:
(00:00:33) The personal journey that inspired Julie to create a postpartum retreat and transform the postpartum experience for new moms.
(00:03:44) The #1 struggle new moms face after childbirth and Julie’s essential advice to overcome it.
(00:06:24) How proper recovery care can alleviate the physical and mental toll of postpartum—and why sleep is non-negotiable.
(00:09:42) Julie’s candid experience with DMER and how she navigated mom guilt to prioritize her well-being.
(00:13:31) Natural ways to ease the emotional intensity of D-MER.
(00:16:20) How South Korean postpartum traditions influenced Julie’s evidence-based approach to recovery and preparation at her retreat.
(00:19:48) Why preparing for postpartum during pregnancy is the game-changer most parents overlook.
(00:22:42) The transformative role of pelvic floor therapy in postpartum recovery and why understanding your body is empowering.
(00:24:37) The truth about movement in the first six weeks postpartum—and why it’s more crucial than ever for healing and strength.
(00:28:20) What causes “pregnancy gait” for postpartum moms and how therapeutic movement can bring your body back into balance.
(00:30:48) The surprising impact of smartwatches and EMFs on women's health–especially for postpartum moms.
(00:34:33) How embracing innovation and staying on the cutting edge can transform your approach.
(00:35:53) Learn the crucial role of partners in postpartum recovery and why building strong support systems can make all the difference.
Connect with Julia Kim:
📧 Sign up for my Free Pelvic Floor Guide for a step-by-step guide on strengthening your pelvic floor through gentle movement and breathwork so you can live pain-free. 📧
For full show notes, visit ericaziel.com/blog/321