The Village Sessions
The Village Sessions is hosted by Michale Chatham, Kori Meloy, and Molly Peralta. Recorded in a cozy mountain A-frame on Maui, Hawai'i, the podcast explores topics of wisdom, home, family, biology, consciousness, and love. The hosts discuss modern village living, ancestral lineages, relationships, and mitochondrial health, offering insights on birth, tribe, and deeply connected living.
Episodes
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
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 in
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
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 co
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.
"trying" for the birth you want
in this catalyzing episode, we unpack the psychology of "trying" and how that phrase in & of itself affirms that you do not yet embody what you say that you want. join us for the saucier & "heated" version in the kitchen sessions as we unpack kori's language in an archived Instagram post– just before she gave birth via c-section with her first baby. JOIN THE KITCHEN SESSIONS HERE OUR WEST COA
swaddles, shoes, & shirts | how modern living is shaping our babies
this episode of the village sessions podcast opens up season 3! we catch-up on what's been happening during our summer break & then deep dive into the unconscious programming that shapes how we live as a society—and how we are with our babies. we explore the "protective c- shape hold" often seen in infants as a reflection of a sympathetic-dominant nervous system, and how this mirrors the state of
the relationship between creativity, symptoms, & capacity
it is the season 2 finale of the village sessions! we are moving into another off-season while michale & molly launch the vessel, kori gives birth to her third child, we release our official trademarked resourced + rooted method into our village birth course, and we update all of our offerings this summer with more content, webinars, and more! to kick off the spring season, we take a deep dive i
rethinking orthodontics
in this episode of the village sessions, we take a fresh look at the world of cranio-facial growth & development, an industry that has parents tail-spinning. michale, kori, & molly unpack what's often missing from mainstream orthodontic narratives, offering a deeper, wider perspective on how space is truly created in the body—not just in the bone, but in the energy & ecology of the family system.
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 w
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 int
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 eith
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 & o
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 intimat
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 v
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 i
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
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 HERE . in this secon
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 foc
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 r
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
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
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