Reshaped by Parenthood: Families, Fathers, and the First Year  - Rachelle Seliga

Reshaped by Parenthood: Families, Fathers, and the First Year - Rachelle Seliga

Author: Amber Magnolia Hill September 15, 2025 Duration: 1:11:50

Birth opens the door, but what comes after walks you through it. Many new parents find themselves moving through the first year feeling lonely, confused, and wondering why it's so hard.

In this episode, I'm joined again by Rachelle Seliga of Innate Traditions, who has spent over 20 years teaching and gathering communities to explore postpartum, motherhood, and revillaging. Together, we open the conversation wider — into the realm of fatherhood — with Rachelle's signature depth, wisdom, and grounded practicality.

Whether you're preparing for birth or reflecting on your own postpartum journey, this conversation offers insight, validation, and a new lens on what it means to be reshaped by parenthood.

Planning for the Fourth Trimester for Mothers & Fathers workshop with Rachelle and Dan 

Two Medicine Stories Patreon bonuses:

1) extended interview w/ Rachelle giving me her hot takes on controversial wellness/spirituality topics and

2) audio recording of me giving a podcast/medicine/life/health status update

Rachelle's previous Medicine Stories appearance Revillaging: Maternal, Cultural, and Planetary Wellness Are One

Take our fun quiz Which Healing Herb Matches Your Energy?

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Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)

 


Amber Magnolia Hill hosts Medicine Stories from a place of hard-won experience, having navigated her own journey back from exhaustion. As a mother and practicing herbalist, she frames each conversation around the idea that true wellness is a tapestry woven from many threads. You’ll hear discussions that go beyond simple remedies, delving into the practicalities of herbal support, the nuances of metabolic balance, and the often unspoken realities of navigating life as a woman today. This podcast serves as an audio companion for those feeling the pull to slow down and reconnect. Episodes feel like honest talks with a knowledgeable friend, exploring how personal vitality is deeply linked to our relationship with our own bodies, our community, and the natural world. It’s for anyone curious about moving from burnout toward a more grounded and resilient way of living, with Amber’s guidance offering both wisdom and tangible practices. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of personal narrative, herbal wisdom, and collective reflection on what it means to heal.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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