birth, self-responsibility, & the sovereign woman
The Village Sessions
in this episode of the village sessions, we explore the intersection of sovereignty & birth—what it truly means to own your choices, match your desires with your actions & step fully into responsibility for your outcomes. michale, kori, & molly unpack the mismatch between the modern sovereign woman & the modern birth models, questioning whether today’s birth systems & practitioners truly support women. we dive into the four birth archetypes.. revealing the over arching theme — how sovereignty requires abundance. in true villager fashion, we explore the...
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IVF & the cost of bypassing our humanity
The Village Sessions
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...
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why your kid can't breathe
The Village Sessions
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...
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choosing vitality in the botox era
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...
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how light shapes us
The Village Sessions
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...
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masculine & feminine dynamics– creating a sustainable relationship
The Village Sessions
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...
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the embodied woman: fertility, birth, & the fashion industry
The Village Sessions
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...
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your life is your prenatal
The Village Sessions
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...
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the biggest picture of lip & tongue tie: the power to create change
The Village Sessions
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 . 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...
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the biggest picture of lip & tongue tie: nutrition, energy, & environment
The Village Sessions
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...
info_outlinein 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.
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resources mentioned in this episode //
shelly marshall’s face sculpting course (use code VILLAGE for discount)--
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morning sun + movement challenge
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