The Core Connect Podcast

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 military, a childhood shaped by the demands of the hotel industry, and years of hands-on experience in weight management, she understands discipline, stress, and adaptation from the inside out.In this episode, Marianne and Rose also touch on the deeper links between addiction and weight management, the role of therapy in creating lasting change, and how the nervous system -particularly the vagus nerve- shapes everything from cravings to emotional regulation.From humming and prayer, to a simple, gamified breathing practice that even busy families can integrate into their day, this episode is about doing the work in a way that feels possible.You can’t medicate your way out of disconnection. But you can build your way back.One small, consistent practice at a time.🔗 Connect with Rose On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rosebodonovan/On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-o-donovan-3a215a48/🔗 Connect with Marianne On Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/marianne.coreconnect/On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannetafani/

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  But what if that advice was outdated—and could actually do more harm than good?In this episode, Marianne is busting the myths around pelvic floor training during pregnancy and shifting the focus to what truly prepares you for birth and optimises recovery.Overrecruiting your pelvic floor can lead to dysfunction—leaks, painful sex, hip pain, and even a more challenging birth experience. Instead of old-school practices, Marianne guides you through a more effective approach:🔹Squeeze less—More contractions don’t equal a stronger,more functional pelvic floor.🔹Learn to release—Use movement, breath, and imagery to restore balance and prepare for birth.🔹Strengthen surrounding muscles— And support the pelvic floor by training it functionally that is through full-body movements.Whether you're expecting or working with pregnant clients, this episode will help you rethink pelvic floor training and feel more empowered during this journey.——Marianne Tafani is a perinatal exercisespecialist who has trained over 2,100 new and expecting mothers. The advice in this episode is based on 10 years of clinical expertise, combined with the latest women’s health research and a deep understanding of functional anatomyand neuroanatomy. These educational tips are not a substitute for personalised medical guidance. For tailored support, consult a women’s health physiotherapist.——If you enjoyed this solo episode, you might enjoy listeningto:Prenatal Pilates vs. Prenatal Yoga:⁠https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/rTGeHj0YRQb⁠Should I train my abs during pregnancy?:⁠https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Psozga3YRQb⁠Releasing Tension with the Sunflower Exercise:⁠https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/Cj062h3YRQb⁠Beyond Kegels: 3 Simple Pelvic Floor Exercises:⁠https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/70SFxb0YRQb