The Village Sessions

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

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

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  

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  

in this episode of the village sessions, we explore the concept of “your life is your prenatal,” diving into how birth has been collectively decontextualized in the west as an isolated event rather than an integral part of the natural biological process for women. michale, kori & molly offer a radical perspective: what if preconception, pregnancy, and birth could be simple, intuitive & “drama-free?”   we discuss the choice points inherent in all of life, especially during the process of creation & share personal experiences of navigating these moments. by reframing birth as a healing and expansive piece of our lives women, we challenge the narrative that it requires the pieces we’re offered by conditioning, modern day media & the allopathic rhetoric.   we chose this topic to inspire women to welcome the energy of creation across all spheres of life, conception, pregnancy —allowing it to shape & expand them. how you create is representative of how you live. take a seat and join us for this thought-provoking conversation on birth, life, and the creative capacity within us all.   tune in for the youtube version of the episode   resources mentioned in this episode //   shelly marshall’s face sculpting course (use code VILLAGE for discount)--   bowspring + face sculpting instagram post   morning sun + movement challenge 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  

we’re deep diving into the world of lip and tongue ties, exploring foundational elements required for human growth & development, family ecology, and the underpinnings of the craniofacial growth and development industry. michale, kori, and molly discuss why diagnosis isn’t the end—& why, just maybe, it’s your biggest gift.   if you haven’t listened to our first episode, click HERE . in this second part of our series, we explore the secondary gains often tied to going into the full oral & orthodontic expansion route, sharing personal stories & clinical insights we’ve come to. we challenge the narrative that the whole allopathic expansion story may not be linked to the causative truth it’s made out to be, offering a fresh perspective on cranial geometry, tooth eruption & why oral tissues present the way they do.   our hope is to empower women and families to see the potential within their children—recognizing that they innately know how to heal, grow & change. it’s our responsibility to attune to them and support their unique purpose on earth. take a seat and join us for this much desired conversation.   use code VILLAGE for your mitigate stress order   tune in for the youtube version of the episode   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course nagivating the curves

in this first of a two-part series, we’re deep diving into the world of lip and tongue ties, exploring nutrition, bioenergetics, and the often-overlooked foundations behind oral restrictions and craniofacial growth. michale, kori, and molly discuss why food alone isn’t the complete answer to these developmental issues and how a broader perspective reveals the layers involved in the nutritional focus.   we contrast the perspectives of ray peat and weston a. price, examining how their work has both merged and diverged in understanding nourishment’s impact on the mouth and overall health. by asking what might be missing in weston a. price’s philosophies & observations of intact indigenous communities, we open the door to a more integrated approach to oral and craniofacial health. what really creates space in the mouth? through sharing our own experiences with food, the nutritional world, and the energetics that shape this space, we invite you to rethink nourishment as a whole. cozy up with us for this fresh conversation.     tune in for the youtube version of the episode   receive 10% off your order of kossma with the code KOSSMA10   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   join rooted families   join our pregnancy + birth course nagivating the curves            

 in this episode of the village sessions, michale, kori & molly engage in a deep conversation about value systems, belief systems & how they shape the way we invest our time and energy. we reflect on what we bring into our families & how those actions mirror our core values.    we explore the connection between our values & the outcomes we seek. what are we truly willing to invest to achieve the results we desire? how do our daily choices align with our long-term vision? additionally, we get into the decontextualization of wisdom systems in today’s society, where information-seeking has taken the place of embodied experiences. in a world with easy, quick access, we discuss the importance of being willing to undergo the transformative process rather than the alternative —  gathering information.   if you’ve ever questioned how your values influence your family, relationships, money belief systems & personal growth, this episode will inspire new ways of thinking about alignment, transformation, and the energy we invest in what matters most. get cozy with us for this powerful discussion on getting clear on your values & living in true alignment.    tune in for the youtube version of the episode   receive $15 off your first order of araza with the code VILLAGE   sign up for a bowspring class   follow us on instagram   join rooted families   save 50% on midline revolution until oct 31st

in this episode of The Village Sessions, Michale, Kori, & Molly explore the power of mirroring and how our internal state shapes our external reality. We lay the foundation of how staying in rapport with our relationships and environment impacts the energy we hold & the energy we need to sustain change.   Motherhood was designed to expand us—it’s written into our physiological blueprint. Yet, real vitality & sustainable support come from embracing that expansion, not from collapsing into victimhood. We’ll also discuss how to calibrate family dynamics in alignment with the ecology of the whole. Get cozy with us for this foundational episode on self-responsibility, the energetics of mirroring & how to cultivate space for growth and vitality.   come join us for our video version of our village sessions over on youtube: www.youtube.com/@thevillagesessions   receive $15 off your order of frtil with the code VILLAGE—   https://frtil.co/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabcFtXoOdJpisCedT2fOvWHhf3hWG6d6WDirWg0a5ZP_D71U-cnazmqoWA_aem_WoRWryTK5Tj3pPNIJ8fToQ   sign up for a bowspring class—   https://app.punchpass.com/org/12247/classes   follow us on instagram—   https://www.instagram.com/villagesessionspodcast/      

Episode 01: it takes a village — creating yours  in this first episode of The Village Sessions, join Michale, Kori, and Molly as they share their stories on how they created their own village and what resulted in the birth of this podcast. we explore the key elements and prerequisites for building meaningful relationships and living in community. we’ll unpack the concept of relationships that span generations and the importance of horizontal transmission of wisdom—an element lost in today’s western society. this episode is the foundation of which the village session episodes will build upon. here’s your invitation to pull up a chair and get cozy with us. come join us for our video version of our village sessions over on youtube: www.youtube.com/@thevillagesessions