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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. This podcast is your go-to resource for understanding your body and mind. Each episode features insights from leading experts who dive into the latest research in women’s health. When the studies fall short, these experts and Marianne Tafani—a prenatal, postnatal and core expert…
Episodes
- The Core Connect Podcast
❌ Stop Doing Kegels at the Traffic Light: 3 Daily Back & Pelvic Floor Fixes
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…
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Beyond the 6-Week Check: Rethinking Perinatal Fitness and Postnatal Recovery with Dr Margie Davenport
In this episode, Marianne is joined by Dr Margie Davenport to explore themes ranging from preconception to postpartum timelines, including how women can best…
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GLP-1 Medication, Breathwork & How to Create Lasting Change with Rose O'Donovan
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…
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Why Pilates Needs More Men (And How to Make It Happen) with Pete Pallai
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…
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Is It Evidence or Is It Culture? The Science of Babywearing and Breastfeeding with Emily Little, PhD
How much of what parents are told is “normal,” “best,” or “necessary” is shaped less by evidence - and more by culture, productivity, and pressure?What does…
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The Truth About Vasectomies and Peptides with the Doctor Who Performed His Own – Dr. Tracy Gapin
Are vasectomies truly reversible? What really changes after the procedure? How can women bring up this, and other men’s health topics, without conflict or…
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Diastasis Recti: Do You Really Need Surgery? 8 Cases Explained
Most women are asking the wrong question when it comes to diastasis recti.It’s not: “How big is my gap?” It’s: “Is my body actually not functioning?”Because…
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When Can You Return to Running Postpartum? Pelvic Floor Readiness, Timelines & What Women Actually Need with Dr. Rachel Selman
Earlier return to running.Later return.Symptom-free standards.Mental health.The guidelines for postnatal women keep shifting - and so does the debate.In this…
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🤱Is It Me or Is It My Hormones? What Every Woman Should Know About Postpartum Hormone Shifts
Day 3 you're sobbing at nothing.Week 6 you're told you're cleared.Month 4 you still don't feel like yourself.The hormones are hard enough. But the story we…
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Why Gratitude Lists Actually Work 🧠
What if you could train your brain to notice more than stress, urgency, and what could go wrong?Not through toxic positivity. Through a simple exercise in…
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C-Section Recovery, Racial Disparities & Postpartum Advocacy with Dr. Lashonda Jones
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…
- The Core Connect Podcast
GLP-1 Medication, Breathwork & How to Create Lasting Change with Rose O'Donovan
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…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Diastasis Recti: Do You Really Need Surgery? 8 Cases Explained
Most women are asking the wrong question when it comes to diastasis recti.It’s not: “How big is my gap?”It’s: “Is my body actually not functioning?”Because…
- The Core Connect Podcast
❌ Stop Doing Kegels at the Traffic Light: 3 Daily Back & Pelvic Floor Fixes
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…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Why Pilates Needs More Men (And How to Make It Happen) with Pete Pallai
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…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Peptides, Pain & Holistic Health with Dr Tamara Ghazi: What Works - Even in Times of War
From peptides to protocols, it’s easy to feel like you’re missing out on the “next best thing.”But Dr Tamara brings a different perspective, one rooted in…
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Nervous System Support during War: 1 Scent, 1 Meditation, 1 Poem
Some of us are learning what it means to shelter.Some of us are packing boxes and moving homes.Some of us are struggling to tolerate the sound of alerts on our…
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"I’m 41 and I Wear Pads at the Gym" - Understanding Urinary Incontinence & Where to Start | The Core Clinic
Have you found yourself going to the loo more often lately… despite smooth births in the past?Have you been told to “just do Kegels”, but nothing changedToday…
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The #1 thing you can do to prevent dementia and enhance your brain health with Dr Reza Hosseini Ghomi | RE-RELEASE
Meet Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, a Boston-based neuropsychiatrist, engineer, 4x health tech founder, and cancer survivor whose story and insights are nothing…
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Mobility, Instructor Burnout, and The Mc Donald's Era of Pilates with Mila Aleshina I Studio Owner Series
In this episode, Marianne sits down with fellow studio founder Mila Aleshina, owner of a boutique Pilates studio in Fournex, Switzerland, mobility expert, and…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Beyond the 6-Week Check: Rethinking Perinatal Fitness and Postnatal Recovery with Dr Margie Davenport
In this episode, Marianne is joined by Dr Margie Davenport to explore themes ranging from preconception to postpartum timelines, including how women can best…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Crunches or No Crunches for Diastasis Recti? What the Research Really Says
Confused by conflicting advice on abdominal exercises and postpartum core recovery? In this solo episode, Marianne Tafani explores four key research studies on…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Is It Evidence or Is It Culture? The Science of Babywearing and Breastfeeding with Emily Little, PhD
How much of what parents are told is “normal,” “best,” or “necessary” is shaped less by evidence - and more by culture, productivity, and pressure?What does…
- The Core Connect Podcast
The Truth About Vasectomies and Peptides with the Doctor Who Performed His Own – Dr. Tracy Gapin
Are vasectomies truly reversible?What really changes after the procedure?How can women bring up this, and other men’s health topics, without conflict or…
- The Core Connect Podcast
RE-RELEASE: What ‘Mobility’ Really Means 👊 And Why You Need It.
You’ve seen the word everywhere: Flexibility & Mobility, Hyrox & Mobility, Mobility Flow.But what does it actually mean?In this short solo episode, Marianne…
- The Core Connect Podcast
RE-RELEASE: Mobility, Motherhood, Mastery with Ava Rodriguez
In this episode, Marianne welcomes Ava Rodriguez, industry titan, fine educator, powerhouse of mobility and inspiring mother of two teenage daughters.Together…
- The Core Connect Podcast
RE-RELEASE: Beyond Spinach: Understanding and Treating Iron Deficiency with Dr Dheeraj Khiatani
Fatigue, Hair Loss, Poor Concentration—Could You Be Iron Deficient?Did you know that iron deficiency can develop years before anemia sets in? Or that you'd…
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Breathing, Bracing & Motherhood: What Most Postnatal Guidelines Miss with Brittany Williams
In this deeply honest conversation, Marianne is joined by Brit Williams, Personal Trainer, author, and mum of 3 for a nuanced discussion about postnatal…
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Birth on Your Back? Side-Lying Epidural? KIKO? The Truth about Birth Positions
“Is it really dangerous to birth on my back?”“I heard side-lying is great if I take the epidural.”“Should I birth in KIKO?”In this solo episode, Marianne…
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Aging Well Without Injectables: Dr. Rabia Malik on Collagen, Peptides & Skin Health
Did you know that up to 1% of each filler injection is not eliminated from your body?Or that Botox can lead to major facial distortions over time (and…
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Diastasis, Low Ab Pooch, or Saggy Skin? 5 Things to Do Before a Tummy Tuck
Struggling with a lower-ab pooch that won’t budge?Wondering if diastasis is still the reason your core feels weak?Thinking about a tummy tuck, but not sure if…
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3 Resources to Heal Your Inner Child
In this personal episode, Marianne shares why it's so important as regulated adults to connect with that wounded part of the self, as well as the…
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Fertility, cycle literacy and reclaiming female power with scientist Michelle Snyder
Did you know that cholesterol is actually good for you and your sex hormones?Or that you could control your fertility naturally?In this conversation with…
- The Core Connect Podcast
What ‘Mobility’ Really Means 👊 And Why You Need It.
You’ve seen the word everywhere: Flexibility & Mobility, Hyrox & Mobility, Mobility Flow.But what does it actually mean?In this short solo episode, Marianne…
- The Core Connect Podcast
✨Miscarriages, Stillbirth, and Finding Grace Through Grief with Alana Gallini
What do we say to parents who have suffered the unimaginable?How do we birth and parent after traumatic childhood events?Should we talk about baby loss and…
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Pelvic Floor Training During Pregnancy: Why Squeezes Won’t Save You
If you’re pregnant, you may have been told:“Do 100 Kegels aday to prevent tearing during birth.” But what if that advice was outdated—and could actually do…
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The Core Clinic: Prolapse Rehab, Pelvic Floor Surgery & Femininity with Zoe Davies
Welcome to the very first episode of The Core Clinic, a brand-new segment of the podcast where Marianne offers real-time guidance to people navigating pelvic…
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🤰 Running, Abs & Epidurals: Your Top Prenatal Questions Answered
It's Q&As time!Last month, Marianne received a flood of thoughtful questions on Instagram. In this episode, she's picked out 5 of the most common ones to walk…
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Mobility, Motherhood, Mastery with Ava Rodriguez
In this episode, Marianne welcomes Ava Rodriguez, industry titan, fine educator, powerhouse of mobility and inspiring mother of two teenage daughters.Together…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Your Postpartum Pelvic Floor Recovery Guide 🤱
Too many new mothers are told to “just start doing Kegels” within days of birth.But this advice can do more harm than good. In this episode, Marianne breaks…
- The Core Connect Podcast
The #1 thing you can do to prevent dementia and enhance your brain health with Dr Reza Hosseini Ghomi
Meet Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, a Boston-based neuropsychiatrist, engineer, 4x health tech founder, and cancer survivor whose story and insights are nothing…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Re-Release | A Conversation on Postnatal Recovery, Timelines & Empowerment: Matt Marney Interviews Marianne
We talk openly about ACL tears and their recovery protocols.But pelvic floor tears? That silence is costing women time, confidence, and long-term health.In…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Re-Release | Unlocking the Power of Your Menstrual Cycle with Chantal Blake
Do you ever wish you could skip your period? Or wonder why your moods, energy, and focus seem to change throughout the month? What if you could use your cycle…
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Re-Release | Studio Owner Series - Jill Harris on 30 Years in Pilates, Building FitSprings, and Resilience in Entrepreneurship
Today’s episode is part of the special Studio Owner Series.In this episode, Marianne chats with Jill Harris, a powerhouse of creativity in the Pilates world…
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Re-Release | Bone Density, Cruise Ships & Life Barefoot with Gemma Pearson from Osteoporosis Pilates
What does it really take to build strong bones and age well? In this episode, I sit down with Gemma Pearson, a clinical Pilates specialist and former dancer…
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Re-Release | Why Breakfast Still Matters ... and 4 Other Women's Health Tips with Zeina Maktabi
This week, Marianne welcomes Zeina Maktabi, functional nutritionist, registered dietician, and newly minted Pilates mat instructor .With a deep passion for…
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Re-Release | Period Pain, Infection Prevention & Easing Postpartum Recovery: The Comeback of Womb Steaming with Liberty Gelderloos
Have you heard of vaginal steaming? This ancient practice is making a comeback for a reason—it can help with chronic infections, heavy periods, birth…
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Re-Release | The Truth about IVF, Vaginismus and Fertility-boosting Practices: A Taboo-free Conversation with Dr Gael Abou Ghannam
No. You probably don’t need that tummy tuck. You definitely don’t need intimate wipes, creams, or whiteners. And you may not even need the IVF treatment you’ve…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Re-Release | Beyond Spinach: Understanding and Treating Iron Deficiency with Dr Dheeraj Khiatani
Fatigue, Hair Loss, Poor Concentration—Could You Be Iron Deficient?Did you know that iron deficiency can develop years before anemia sets in? Or that you'd…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Re-Release | Birth Timing & Intuition: Navigating Labour with Doula Stevie McKenzie
This week, Marianne dives into the stages of labour and the all-important question- when should you head to the hospital? - with doula, hypnobirthing educator…
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Re-Release | Tackling C-Section Overhang, Avoiding Surgery and Reclaiming Mobility with Scar Treatment Specialist Emma Holly
Did you know that chronic shoulder or hip pain could be linked to a distant scar, like a C-section scar? In fact, some shoulder surgeries and even hip…
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Still in pain? Discover Brain-Based Mobility with Osteopath Kevin Hendry.
Tight neck and upper back?Clicking knees and hips?Chronic pain?What if mobility tools could unlock it all?In this last episode of our first season, Kevin…
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📚5 Life-Changing Summer Book Recommendations for Holistic Core Health
Dealing with incessant bloat?Or chronic tension in your core?You're not alone, and the answers you're looking for might not be found in our Pilates classes.In…
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5 Unusual Tips to Recover from a C-Section Faster
Just had a C-section and feeling overwhelmed?This episode is for you.If you don't want any extra pressure.Or a longer to-do list.In this episode, you'll learn…
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Understanding Rib Flare and How to Fix It
Ribs sticking out?Bras tight, even now that you are back to your pre-baby weight?It might well be yet another bonus of having children: The infamous rib…
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Why Breakfast Still Matters ... and 4 Other Women's Health Tips with Zeina Maktabi
This week, Marianne welcomes Zeina Maktabi, functional nutritionist, registered dietician, and newly minted Pilates mat instructor (yes, Dubai, you’ll be…
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My Pilates Journey (Part 2): The Road to Studio Ownership
In this candid second episode of her Pilates journey, Marianne opens up about the dedication, sacrifice, and resilience it took to build the business of her…
- The Core Connect Podcast
A Conversation on Postnatal Recovery, Timelines & Empowerment: Matt Marney Interviews Marianne
We talk openly about ACL tears and their recovery protocols.But pelvic floor tears? That silence is costing women time, confidence, and long-term health.In…
- The Core Connect Podcast
Marianne’s Pilates Journey (Part 1): When Movement Became Medicine
Marianne walked into her first Pilates class in London at 22, just hoping to move without pain. Chronic injuries had ended her rhythmic gymnastics dreams as a…
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FR - Le pouvoir de l'aromathérapie avec Audrey Fosseries, doula, maman nomade et conseillère en huiles essentielles
Une senteur vous a-t-elle déjà consolé, apaisé ? Une huile vous a-t-elle déjà aidé à traverser un rhume ou unetempête émotionnelle ? Dans ce premier épisode en…