Ep.69 The Village, The Field, and the Mother Within

<p>In this episode, Molly and Michale share their experiences with unassisted birth and the inspiration behind <strong>The Vessel Village</strong>, an in-person and virtual community created to support and empower women in having the birth experiences they truly desire.</p><p><br /></p><p>Molly reflects on her personal journey of giving birth at home with the support of her husband and close friends, highlighting the profound impact a supportive village can have during labor and birth. The conversation also explores the importance of energetic fields, connection, and trust in the birth space.</p><p><br /></p><p>Michale and Molly dive deeper into the concept of <strong>village versus community</strong>, emphasizing the power of interconnectedness, resilience, and mutual support among women and families. Through their work, they guide women during pregnancy using movement, resourcing practices, and tools that help mothers reconnect with their inner knowing and intuition as they prepare for birth.</p><p><br /></p><p>The discussion also touches on the <strong>postpartum period</strong>, underscoring the importance of continued care, nourishment, and support for both mother and baby during this critical time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Through their offerings—including <strong>The Vessel Village, True North programs, and The Village Birth</strong>—Molly and Michale are helping families cultivate healthier, more connected communities and supporting the creation of thriving, resilient villages for future generations.</p><p><br /></p><p>Website:</p><p><a href="https://www.michalechatham.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.michalechatham.com</a></p><p>The Vessel:</p><p><a href="https://www.thevessel.life/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thevessel.life</a></p><p>Rooted Families:</p><p><a href="https://www.korimeloy.com/rootedfamilies" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.korimeloy.com/rootedfamilies</a></p><p>YouTube:</p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/@michalechatham990?si=2SL-QJAXnA7qwg6n" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@michalechatham990?si=2SL-QJAXnA7qwg6n</a></p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/michalechatham" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/michalechatham</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/theclinicalmystic" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/theclinicalmystic</a></p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/truenorthcouples" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/truenorthcouples</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Instagram:</p><p>Personal:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/molstie" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/molstie</a></p><p>Educational content on pregnancy, birth &amp; mothering:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/livingadjusted" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/livingadjusted</a></p><p>Follow the birth of her clothing line:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/hapalabel" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/hapalabel</a></p><p>Molly is also the <strong>co-founder of The Vessel</strong>:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/thevesselvillage" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/thevesselvillage</a></p><p>And <strong>co-host of the Village Sessions Podcast</strong>:</p><p><a href="https://instagram.com/villagesessionspodcast" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/villagesessionspodcast</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more about <strong>The Vessel Village</strong>, including course offerings and community resources designed to support women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum:</p><p><a href="https://www.thevessel.life/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thevessel.life</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>The Well Resourced Vessel Guide</s