the embodied woman: fertility, birth, & the fashion industry
Release Date: 11/22/2024
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...
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transformation isn't free
The Village Sessions
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,...
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children are our mirrors
The Village Sessions
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...
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it takes a village - creating yours
The Village Sessions
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...
info_outlinein 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.
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