the village sessions is hosted by michale chatham, kori meloy, & molly peralta.
join us in michale’s cozy mountain A-frame on maui, hawai’i. we are talking al...
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
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choosing vitality in the botox era
in this episode of the village sessions, we dive into the growing normalization of botox & fillers, exploring the bioenergetics behind choosing to alter your face with things like botulinum toxin. michale, kori, & molly discuss our ancestral take and potentially new angle of viewing the neurologic implications these choices may have — particularly in relation to mirroring, emotional expression & our ability to truly connect. we reflect on how humans have been altering appearances for millennia, while questioning the long-term impact of today’s facial alterations—on our relationships, our communities & generations to come. we touch on the concept of perception drift, the subtle but significant way women may lose sight of who they truly are, forgetting their “true north.” michale offers an invitation to begin reconnecting to your authentic self— through her true north offering, of knowing who you are & where you are. we hold a vision for a world filled with women who understand why they’re making the choices they’re making — honoring their own responsibility. take a seat with us for this conversation on authenticity, self-awareness & what it means to reclaim your vitality & true expression in a culture that may not be reflecting that back to you. 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 kori’s raw carrot salad post kori’s lip regeneration post 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
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how light shapes us
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
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masculine & feminine dynamics– creating a sustainable relationship
in this episode of the village sessions, we challenge the conventional focus on masculine & feminine dynamics, shifting the conversation to the importance of women going first in their journey of transformation. michale, kori, & molly explore what it means for a woman to say yes to her own growth without pointing the finger at her partner & how this choice impacts her family, relationships & the village she’s building. we discuss the shadow elements that often come up when stepping into expansion, offering a biologically supported framework for why women leading the collective charge is essential. as the contributors of mitochondrial dna, women as the chosen guardians of conception, the light for the next generation & the anchors of transformation for their families. through this lens, we emphasize the concept of “keeping your eyes on your own paper” & taking responsibility for your own charge. our hope is to empower women to see the potential in leading their own process of growth, understanding how their choices ripple out to their families & communities. take a seat & join us for this inspiring conversation on self-responsibility, embodiment & the power of going first. get connected & begin your experience // be the first to hear about off-season content & live show experiences join our free prenatal bowspring flow from our course “the village birth” sign up for a bowspring class follow us on instagram join rooted families join our pregnancy + birth course nagivating the curves
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the embodied woman: fertility, birth, & the fashion industry
in this episode of the village sessions, we explore the transformative journey of a woman’s body as it expands & evolves through maidenhood, motherhood, & beyond. michale, kori, & molly dive into the changes women experience—physically, emotionally, & psychologically—and how these choices shape the way we live, move, & dress. we share insights from our own journeys, reflecting on the impact of introducing dynamic movement into our lives & how it has transformed not just our physical shape but also the clothes we choose to wear. we explore what creates “space” within the body, contrasting less favorable patterns like a tucked pelvis & “stuck” diaphragm with the freedom of width, length, & an open pelvic floor. from discussions on diastasis recti & postpartum recovery to the relationship between the diaphragm, core, pelvic floor & the program were given through consumerism or media we hold a vision of women stepping into full embodiment—breathable, expansive & fully at home in their skin. our hope is to inspire women to see the power of their choices, knowing they can rewrite their stories at any stage of life. the emotional, psychological, & physical decisions we make inform the way we shape ourselves & the way we show up in the world. take a seat with us for this vulnerble segment full of stories & heart. 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
the village sessions is hosted by michale chatham, kori meloy, & molly peralta.
join us in michale’s cozy mountain A-frame on maui, hawai’i. we are talking all things wisdom, home, family, biology, consciousness, and love.
in a society where mothers are looking for their own modern village, join our living room sessions where we give the real real on true village living. this is the “wisdom from your elders” that you have been looking for on birth, ancestral lineages, tribe, relationships, mitochondrial health, and more.
whether you’re tuning in because you want to hear about the deeper meaning of tongue ties & cranial-facial growth, or whether you’re seeking conversations with those who share your values of a deeply connected & vibrant life, come take a seat & listen.
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