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. michale shares her first-hand experience navigating cranio-facial development—not only through her own story & her children's journeys but also through years of running a dental practice alongside her husband at the time. we explore the western model of growth & expansion — questioning today's reductionist & common beliefs about what actually influences bone structure, airway health & development. we explore how the mother's energy & belief systems shape a child's world (nervous system, beliefs, symptoms, energy field) & why, if we don't have the energy to create new patterns, we WILL unconsciously fall back into familiar ones. we touch on family beds & "voltage." and in true villager fashion, we dive into the critical role of a well-resourced mother in sustaining long-term transformation. ultimately, this episode is an invitation for moms to address these patterns within themselves first, before searching for the right person or appliance to outsource with. wooo! sit down for this hot take. it's a good one. take a seat with us or tune into the youtube version of the episode here! get connected & begin your experience // sign up for a bowspring class follow us on instagram read more of michale's story receive updates from the upcoming vessel launch join rooted families join our pregnancy + birth course the village birth apply for true north