The Core Connect Podcast
Need simple strategies to thrive mentally AND physically? Guidance on navigating the hormonal fluctuations of womanhood and motherhood? Do you have back pain, pelvic floor issues, or diastasis recti? Look no further.
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C-Section Recovery, Racial Disparities & Postpartum Advocacy with Dr. Lashonda Jones (opens the original)
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How much of postpartum recovery is about the body… and how much is about the systems around us? Can recovery truly happen when healthcare, fitness, and support systems are working in separate lanes? Why are women still being underserved, unheard, and overlooked in the perinatal space? --- In this episode, Marianne sits down with physical therapist and Dr. Lashonda Jones for a conversation that goes far beyond exercise prescriptions and rehabilitation protocols. They discuss the gaps that can exi
❌ Stop Doing Kegels at the Traffic Light: 3 Daily Back & Pelvic Floor Fixes (opens the original)
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More squeezing, more exercises, more control. We’ve been taught to “fix” our core with more effort. But what if better core function and aesthetics didn’t come from doing more, but from doing a few things differently, consistently, throughout your day? In this short solo episode, Marianne shares 3 simple shifts thatcan support: Reduced lower back discomfort Better pelvic floor function Improved abdominal connection And yes, better tummy aesthetics as a result These are not workouts. They’re smal
Beyond the 6-Week Check: Rethinking Perinatal Fitness and Postnatal Recovery with Dr Margie Davenport (opens the original)
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In this episode, Marianne is joined by Dr Margie Davenport to explore themes ranging from preconception to postpartum timelines, including how women can best return to running after childbirth. One of the world’s leading researchers in women's health, Margie has played a pivotal role in advancing evidence-based guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy and postpartum. While her work is often referenced in athletic populations, thisconversation highlights why all mothers, not just athlete
GLP-1 Medication, Breathwork & How to Create Lasting Change with Rose O'Donovan (opens the original)
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Should everyone who can take GLP-1s… actually take them? What do these medications really change and what do they leave untouched? And how can busy families practice breathwork? In this episode, Marianne sits down with weight management specialist Rose O’Donovan to bring nuance back into a conversation that’s quickly becoming black and white. Rose has recently completed research on the use of GLP-1 medication as part of a multidisciplinary approach to weight management. With a background in the
Why Pilates Needs More Men (And How to Make It Happen) with Pete Pallai (opens the original)
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What does it really take to build a Pilates business with integrity? How (and why) has Pete Pallai made Pilates more accessible to men? What does it mean to be "a real man"? In this conversation, ever so slightly interrupted by the conflict in Dubai, you’ll hear how a former athlete found Pilates at a time of both personal and professional crisis, and how that moment quickly reshaped the course of his life. A central theme of this episode is Pete’s mission to make Pilates more approachable for m
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