The Village Sessions

in this episode of the village sessions, we track the history of the human’s relationship with the sun & its cultural implications—how ancient peoples oriented their lives around it & ultimately how modern society has been scared out of utilizing it. we explore sunlight as a process of self-calibration, a restorative metric that sets the foundation for health, energy & (all kinds of) development.   we look at the history of sunscreen & the rise of fear around sun exposure, contrasting that with what science shows about PUFAs, sunburns, the energetics of burning. we touch on how the body actually builds resilience through intentional timing.    this conversation highlights the power of orienting your life outdoors—letting light shape you, your biology & the ecology of your family. take a seat with us as we reframe the sun from being a threat, to one of our most essential allies. JOIN THE KITCHEN SESSIONS HERE   OUR WEST COAST SESSIONS LIVE SHOW (only a few tickets left) links mentioned //   purchase your own ra optics lenses with code VILLAGE   get connected & begin your experience //   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   the vessel — enrolling for the month of august. link to apply!   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north

Delve into the psychology of the word 'trying' and its implications for pregnancy and childbirth. Discover how language shapes experiences, empowering mothers to embrace their narratives. Explore emotional journeys of childbirth and the balance between societal expectations and personal desires. Engage with sustainable fashion choices in motherhood and hear personal stories that highlight the importance of community support and self-awareness in birthing experiences. This discussion encourages women to trust their instincts and create the birth story they truly desire.

this episode of the village sessions podcast opens up season 3! we catch-up on what’s been happening during our summer break & then deep dive into the unconscious programming that shapes how we live as a society—and how we are with our babies. we explore the “protective c- shape hold” often seen in infants as a reflection of a sympathetic-dominant nervous system, and how this mirrors the state of the mother & her environment. we look back at what the industrial era ushered in—modern ways of living that pulled us further from our ancestral imprint—and how ancient cultures, over time, became “civilized” into disconnecting from their original ways of living (what we now consider resourcing). we expand on today’s “protection” programming, the way movement becomes one of the most heavily imprinted patterns in our bodies, & what happens when mothers consciously embody their movement. through the lens of bowspring, we discuss becoming aware of how you show up in the world. we also highlight the unique opportunity for grandparents to reclaim vitality & quality of life when children show them the way. this conversation is about the unfurling—of infants, of mothers, & of families—through awareness, embodied living, & the restoration of our natural design. join us for an endless summer vibe & the start of another podcast season.  surprise — we’ve also created a behind-the-scenes, stripped down version of our podcast called KITCHEN SESSIONS | join to dive deeper and linger longer with us.   get connected & begin your experience //   OUR WEST COAST SESSIONS LIVE SHOW (only a few tickets left) —    THE VESSEL — enrolling for the month of august. link to apply–   s://vessevillage.typeform.com/summerapp25   YOUR MOTHER’S MONEY STORY — dropping august 15th. included in the vessel village virtual community or purchase a la carte here–   s://vessevillage.typeform.com/summerapp25   follow us on instagram   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth   apply for true north  

it is the season 2 finale of the village sessions! we are moving into another off-season while michale & molly launch the vessel, kori gives birth to her third child, we release our official trademarked resourced + rooted method into our village birth course, and we update all of our offerings this summer with more content, webinars, and more!   to kick off the spring season, we take a deep dive into the requirements of creativity in a woman. women are creational beings. it’s in our physiological blueprint to create.    we are always creating, as michale likes to say, so are we creating beauty in the world, or are we creating chaos & drama?   while michale was recently reading one of richard bandler’s books, we took this a step further and started marinating on the idea that maybe symptoms as a whole are one giant creative block… and how maybe mothers who are cycling through symptom loops in their kids need more energy to see more options to end the cycle. what if mothers are creating “jobs” for themselves through symptomatic children, whereas maybe that creative energy wants to be used to create something else?   join us for this episode where we lay out the foundational requirements for creativity– including knowing who you are, what you uniquely bring to the world, and the capacity to bravely step into that role. we talk about how low capacity & a low developmental age show up as mimicry, parroting, and playing it safe in life.   the responsibility to step into your purpose in life is not just for you, but your entire village is waiting for it too. you’ll want to sit down for this one!   take a seat with us or tune into the youtube version of the episode here!   purchase your pair of ra optics with the code VILLAGE   get connected & begin your experience //   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   read more of michale’s story   receive updates from the upcoming vessel launch   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north

in this episode of the village sessions, we take a fresh look at the world of cranio-facial growth & development, an industry that has parents tail-spinning. michale, kori, & molly unpack what’s often missing from mainstream orthodontic narratives, offering a deeper, wider perspective on how space is truly created in the body—not just in the bone, but in the energy & ecology of the family system.   michale shares her first-hand experience navigating cranio-facial development—not only through her own story & her children’s journeys but also through years of running a dental practice alongside her husband at the time. we explore the western model of growth & expansion — questioning today’s reductionist & common beliefs about what actually influences bone structure, airway health & development.   we explore how the mother’s energy & belief systems shape a child’s world (nervous system, beliefs, symptoms, energy field) & why, if we don’t have the energy to create new patterns, we WILL unconsciously fall back into familiar ones.   we touch on family beds & “voltage.” and in true villager fashion, we dive into the critical role of a well-resourced mother in sustaining long-term transformation. ultimately, this episode is an invitation for moms to address these patterns within themselves first, before searching for the right person or appliance to outsource with. wooo! sit down for this hot take. it’s a good one.   take a seat with us or tune into the youtube version of the episode here!   get connected & begin your experience //   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   read more of michale’s story   receive updates from the upcoming vessel launch   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth   apply for true north  

Delve into the fascinating connection between sovereignty and birth, exploring what it means to own your choices fully. Discover the nuanced dynamics between modern birth models and the empowerment of women through self-advocacy. The discussion highlights financial and mindset challenges related to free birth while emphasizing personal responsibility. Transformative themes reveal how birth can reflect our inner worlds. Plus, gain insights from personal stories and approaches that blend movement with childbirth practices.

in this episode of the village sessions, we bring in multiple perspectives to paint a big picture of the relationship between the modern woman & IVF. how did we get here, & where does it end in the process of eugenics?    as the birth control & fertility industries are a classic case of “create the problem, then sell the solution,” we talk about the ethics & longterm costs of forcing pregnancy into a body that is saying “no.”    we break down the energetic states underneath “infertility,” as well as share our perspectives of what we have witnessed in spaces of working with thousands of women through seasons of them trying to conceive a baby.    michale also adds her real-life experience with working on babies born via IVF & frozen embryos, and what she notices in the quality of their bodies & glitches in their timelines.    this is a holistic conversation about the power of choice & alignment, as well as move-towards strategies for families who are seeking fertility themselves or vitality for previously conceived IVF children.    || if you are wondering where to find michale’s pyramid of stability model— she teaches it in her mentorship containers, rooted families, & the soon-to-be vessel offering ||   take a seat with us or tune into the youtube version of the episode here!   links mentioned //   purchase your own ra optics lenses with code VILLAGE   get connected & begin your experience //   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north

in this episode of the village sessions, we dive into a conversation that challenges the mainstream narrative around childhood (and adult) airway symptoms. michale, kori, & molly explore the deeper layers behind airway health—why snoring, open-mouth breathing, & low tongue posture are signals, not root causes. we discuss the spaces in between—the moments outside of “doing all the things” that either reinforce or undermine real change. so often, a lack of resourcing & a self-inhibiting mindset prevent both mothers & practitioners from creating sustainable shifts. we explore the critical difference between doing to vs. doing with & the shared responsibility of practitioners & mothers to hold a frame that leads to lasting transformation. the key is awareness—of both the organism & its environment. this is an ecological picture, not simply a mechanical one. we question the mainstream approach of altering the “human meat suit” with interventions that only reinforce what is already inevitably collapsing (ie devices, appliances). instead, we explore the energy systems that build the airway, looking at how to support those first before relying on external “fixes.” we challenge whether the real issue isn’t your kid’s airway—but potentially the ways mothers find themselves under-resourcing & over-outsourcing. these "leaks" show up in how mothers are crowd-sourcing their decisions & actions to practitioners or facebook polls instead of standing in their own knowing. take a seat with us for this conversation on the airway, responsibility, & reclaiming the power to choose ecological sustainability for you & your family. identify the pattern of where you have been taking action from what you "don't want" & start taking precise action for what you do want. take a seat with us or tune into the youtube version of the episode here!   links mentioned //   purchase your own ra optics lenses with code VILLAGE   get connected & begin your experience //   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north

Delve into the growing normalization of Botox and fillers, uncovering their neurological and emotional implications. The conversation highlights how cosmetic choices can affect self-identity and authenticity. Explore the history of Botox, from its medical use to contemporary beauty standards, as well as the psychological effects on women. Discussions on hormonal balance emphasize the link between stress and skin health. Ultimately, the dialogue encourages embracing individuality and understanding the deeper reasons behind beauty choices.

in this first episode of season 2, we’re turning our focus to one of the most simple & overlooked elements of foundational health—light. michale, kori & molly explore the profound ways light informs our biology, energy, & even the choices that become the habits shaping our lives. we dive into eye health & light environment, unpacking how bioenergetics, thyroid function & metabolism are all intimately tied to the quality of light we expose ourselves to. beyond biological, we explore how modern addictions—porn, ipads, video games—are deeply connected to disrupted light cycles, chronic disease & dysregulated nervous systems. we also bring light (pun intended) to the sun as our ally, challenging the mainstream narrative around sun exposure & questioning the possible fallacy of the “sunburn” story. what if aging in reverse is about resourcing from nature, rather than protecting against it? we’re highlighting this conversation to bring awareness to the way light shapes not just our health, but our rhythms, relationships & the environments we create for ourselves & our families—the ecology in which the next generation will grow.  take a seat with us or tune into the youtube version of the episode here!   links mentioned // purchase your own ra optics lenses with code VILLAGE. switch out your home lights with these circadian bulbs // code is KORI.   get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a bowspring class follow us on instagram join rooted families join our pregnancy + birth course nagivating the curves