Reshaped by Parenthood: Families, Fathers, and the First Year  - Rachelle Seliga
Medicine Stories15 Syys 2025

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

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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