The Village Sessions
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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birth, self-responsibility, & the sovereign woman
03/07/2025
birth, self-responsibility, & the sovereign woman
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 unconscious patterns that shape birth experiences. asking: is your desire a match for you? if the desire is in the having, could it be that the outcome of your birth is simply evidence of what we’re holding on the inside? birth serves as the ultimate revealer of hidden patterns & deficits. a reflection of our truest interior. whether we choose into it or not, birth often becomes a portal for transformation. as we close the conversation, we welcome you to join us at our RESOURCED + ROOTED bowspring workshop (virtually + in person). after the event takes place, the workshop will live within our village birth offering. how you birth is how you live. take a seat with us for this conversation on true autonomy, deep self-responsibility & the power of choosing birth. SIGN UP FOR OUR take a seat with us or tune into the version of the episode here! get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course apply for
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IVF & the cost of bypassing our humanity
02/28/2025
IVF & the cost of bypassing our humanity
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 version of the episode here! links mentioned // purchase your own lenses with code VILLAGE get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course apply for
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why your kid can't breathe
02/21/2025
why your kid can't breathe
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 version of the episode here! links mentioned // purchase your own lenses with code VILLAGE get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course apply for
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choosing vitality in the botox era
02/14/2025
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 version of the episode here! links mentioned // purchase your own lenses with code VILLAGE kori’s raw carrot salad kori’s lip regeneration get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course apply for
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how light shapes us
02/07/2025
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 version of the episode here! links mentioned // purchase your own lenses with code VILLAGE. switch out your home lights with these // code is KORI. get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course
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masculine & feminine dynamics– creating a sustainable relationship
11/29/2024
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 & join our free from our course “the village birth” sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course
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the embodied woman: fertility, birth, & the fashion industry
11/22/2024
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 follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course
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your life is your prenatal
11/15/2024
your life is your prenatal
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 version of the episode resources mentioned in this episode // shelly marshall’s (use code VILLAGE for discount)-- bowspring + face sculpting morning sun + movement get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course
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the biggest picture of lip & tongue tie: the power to create change
11/08/2024
the biggest picture of lip & tongue tie: the power to create change
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 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 order tune in for the version of the episode sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course
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the biggest picture of lip & tongue tie: nutrition, energy, & environment
11/01/2024
the biggest picture of lip & tongue tie: nutrition, energy, & environment
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 version of the episode receive 10% off your order of with the code KOSSMA10 sign up for a follow us on join join our pregnancy + birth course
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transformation isn't free
10/25/2024
transformation isn't free
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 version of the episode receive $15 off your first order of with the code VILLAGE sign up for a follow us on join save 50% on until oct 31st
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children are our mirrors
10/18/2024
children are our mirrors
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/
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it takes a village - creating yours
09/14/2024
it takes a village - creating yours
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
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