restoring LIFE to the breasts | breastfeeding, bras, & naked sun
alongside our biggest announcement yet (wait until the end), the village sits down for a conversation on restoring life, breath, and vitality to the breasts. we talk about the compression and degeneration of the fascia that begins with the first restrictive bra, reframe what it looks like to show our sons & daughters what embodiment could look like, & integrate the importance (once again) of nude sunbathing. we also have a juicy convo about all the common “symptoms” that might come up on a breastfeeding journey & talk about bioenergetics and secondary gains // mastitis, clogged ducts, a “slacker” boob, engorgement, low milk supply– what is REALLY happening here? michale, molly, & kori share the masculine role of protecting & preserving the female body and share more about kyle’s experience with this in kori’s family. take a seat with us for this final living room episode of our podcast & get your boobs in the sun! JOIN THE KITCHEN SESSIONS HERE OUR WEST COAST SESSIONS LIVE SHOW (only a few tickets left) 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 the vessel — enrolling for the month of august. link to apply! join rooted families join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north
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it's not too late | mirroring, 7 year cycles, & childhood development
this is one for the common question that comes through from our course communities: what if my child is already over the age of 7? in season 01, we recorded an episode on mirroring where we explored the biologic imprinting that happens during those early, formative years. this conversation serves as a follow-up, speaking directly to mothers who feel they may have “missed the window.” we dive into how airway health, behavior, & movement reflect the environment, and how mothers’ narratives—like “it’s too late”—become blocks to their own resourcing. we explore why this space particularly is where we see mother’s lock in their outsourcing victimhood trajectory. we take a look at developmental glitches as we grow into adolescence, the energy system requirements for creating space, the imprinting of shadow & challenge onto children through the mother’s comfort (or discomfort) with life. we question the outsourcing culture of “fixing problems” through quick interventions, instead offering the invitation for mothers to resource themselves first. for mothers of older children, this episode is a reminder that initiations & rites of passage are still available, always. this is the opportunity to reclaim responsibility, rewrite patterns, become aware of your environmental mismatches and hold the frame for yourself & your family. JOIN THE KITCHEN SESSIONS HERE OUR WEST COAST SESSIONS LIVE SHOW (only a few tickets left) 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 the vessel — enrolling for the month of august. link to apply! join rooted families join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north
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your body is shaped by how you see yourself | a holistic approach to weight
in this episode of the village sessions, we unpack the energetics of weight gain —what “stubborn weight,” inflammation & body composition reveal about how we live, move & resource ourselves. michale shares her experience of dropping 30 pounds, the shifts required to create that outcome. as well as the mismatch she found in the modern version of “trad wife” culture when dynamic movement was missing. we explore how your outer body * mirrors * your inner perception, the connection between midsection fat & boundaries & how holding weight can become protection, martyrdom, or a way of shrinking in the world. from the dopamine hit of scrolling under the guise of rest, to the energetics of specific weight holding patterns, to the role of light, marriage dynamics, & even ozempic.. we’re revealing why bodies represent their function & how reclaiming energy is key to vitality. possibly our most loaded episode to date—this one’s about moving past victim consciousness into a resourced, embodied state of being. JOIN THE KITCHEN SESSIONS HERE OUR WEST COAST SESSIONS LIVE SHOW (only a few tickets left) 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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the dark side of dopamine | pornography, chatgpt, AI, & facebook groups
in this episode of the village sessions, we dive into the behavior of dopamine—it’s interplay in relationships, how it fuels validation loops in social media & the subtle rewiring in the way we experience connection today. we unpack how chat gpt & ai have quickly become ego-feeders & validation givers, even replacing god as an “all-knowing” source people turn to. we also highlight the porn connection, tying it to patterns of dopamine dysregulation. & the real punch — how women are responsible in the porn dynamic: in their leaking of energy—sexually, financially & emotionally—when they’re caught in cycles of seeking validation outside themselves (think the classic facebook group). sit back with us for this penetrating exploration of dopamine, validation & the future of human connection. JOIN THE KITCHEN SESSIONS HERE OUR WEST COAST SESSIONS LIVE SHOW (only a few tickets left) 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 the vessel — enrolling for the month of august. link to apply! join rooted families join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north
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sunlight in context | sunscreen, sunburns, & seed oils
in this episode of the village sessions, we track the history of the human’s relationship with the sun & its cultural implications—how ancient peoples oriented their lives around it & ultimately how modern society has been scared out of utilizing it. we explore sunlight as a process of self-calibration, a restorative metric that sets the foundation for health, energy & (all kinds of) development. we look at the history of sunscreen & the rise of fear around sun exposure, contrasting that with what science shows about PUFAs, sunburns, the energetics of burning. we touch on how the body actually builds resilience through intentional timing. this conversation highlights the power of orienting your life outdoors—letting light shape you, your biology & the ecology of your family. take a seat with us as we reframe the sun from being a threat, to one of our most essential allies. JOIN THE KITCHEN SESSIONS HERE OUR WEST COAST SESSIONS LIVE SHOW (only a few tickets left) 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 the vessel — enrolling for the month of august. link to apply! join rooted families join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north
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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