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Week By Week95. Fun Sized Minisode: Communicating WantsSHOW NOTES ✨ Wants, needs, and laundry....oh my! In this fun, small-sized episode, host Celeste Busa, and her husband Dave Hill, get philisophical in this post-therapy discussion. Queen of revenge bedtime [1:47] Decompression versus bedtime [2:47] Checking off the adult list [5:00] Prioritizing wants over responsibility [7:52] Wants as a parent and individual [9:56] Letting go of selfish guilt for your wants [10:43] Communicating wants with partner [14:45] Keeping empathy with wants [15:53] Maintaing personal choice around others [17:05] Starting with small conversations [18:44] Understanding partner history [19:12] Wanting time to play with partner [21:00] Picking a selfish want [22:02] Honoring wants within parenting [24:00] We appreciate you...2024-08-2827 min
Week By Week94. Postpartum Anxiety, Letting Go of Breastfeeding, and Parenting a Toddler with Lizz AdamsBreastfreeding expectations, philosophy on sharing with others, seeing ourselves in our children and much, much more!! Actress, comedian, writer, and returning guest, Lizz Adams, shares an engaging and insightful conversation with Celeste surrounding: What to tell yourself in the 3rd trimester, post-birth [15:40] Discovering and tackling postpartum anxiety [16:22] Letting go of expectations of motherhood [20:32] Importance of girl time and supportive friends [24:18] Societal pressure to breastfeed [27:39] Being the "perfect parent" [29:30] Breaking generational trauma cycles in parenting tactics [31:44] ADHD and intense emotions [35:35] Teaching children emotional fluidity [38:06] Parenting experts influencing parenting habits [41:50] Sharing philosophy with children [44:01] Growing oneself after becoming a...2024-08-211h 00
Week By Week93. Wet taps, Finding Humor, and Building Community with Sarah BosignoreEpidural wet tap, finding humor and play in parenting, building a supportive mom community and much, much more!! Actress, writer and improviser, Sarah Bonsignore, chats with Celeste in a fun and humourous surrounding: 2:00 - benifits of being occupied 3:46 - multitudes of motherhood 6:18 - navigating self with child independence 13:19 - growing up with a therapist mother 16:51 - balancing instrinsic validation with appreciation 21:24 - approaching other mother's feedback within pregnancy and parenting 24:29 - undertalked about realities of breastfeeding 28:55 - tips for creating mom friends 34:37 - long labor birth story 42:36 - finding safety post birth 49:43 - expressing anger and...2024-07-311h 07
Week By Week92. Navigating Identity after Motherhood with Alison WhitneyNavigating depression during pregnancy and postpartum, feeling your identity evolve, staying connected to oneself, delivering with COVID, and much, much more!! Actress, comedian, writer and producer, Alison Whitney, chats with Celeste in a lively conversation around: 2:52 - 1st pregnancy and recognizing depression 7:30 - identity crisis within pregnancy 11:37 - sharing postpartum through support network 13:28 - healing through writing personal stories 16:47 - safety within your body & not blaming yourself 19:09 - meeting people where they are 21:22 - showing up for yourself 25:21 - giving yourself grace and "both and" 28:00 - presence & acceptance 33:40 - depression within pregnancy / loss of control and...2024-07-2457 min
Week By Week91. Presence, Grief and Telling Your Story with MK HurlbuttDisenfranchised grief, postpartum after pregnancy loss, honoring the healing journey....and so much more!! Registered associate marital and family therapist, MK Hurlbutt, discusses with Celeste in an honest conversation around: Experience with pegnancy & pregnancy loss [10:52] Healing through telling stories [15:42] Giving grief space to breath [18:37] Sharing in grief & loss with others [22:28] Emotional freedom teechnique [24:40] Loss of identity for loss postpartum [28:12] Linking grief with identity [32:23] Chinese parable for presence [35:15] This episode does contain a conversation about pregnancy loss, so if that type of story feels uncomfortable to you today, honor where you are an we will see...2024-07-1839 min
Week By Week90. Welcome Back & Birth StorySHOW NOTES ✨ Hello Hello! And welcome back! We are excited to officially kick-off our full-length episodes again! It's been a minute! In this episode, we dive into what is feels like to be recording again, the process of learning how to tell complex stories, and how a conversation from an unreleased podcast episode helped ground Celeste during the birth of her second. This episode does contain a conversation about an emergency delivery, so if that type of story feels uncomfortable to you today, honor where you are an we will see yo...2024-07-1032 min
Week By Week89. Fun Sized Minisode: Hello Hello!SHOW NOTES ✨ We are BACK! Well... almost! In this fun, bite-sized episode, host Celeste Busa, and her husband Dave Hill, are thrilled to be back with more episodes of WEEK BY WEEK. This episode serves as the ice-breaker to what's coming next. Join us as we delve into their parenting highs and lows of the week, plus a little snot, slapstixk comedy, and laughing with (or at) your partner. Plus, hints at what's coming next as we prepare for the first full-length episode returning next week! Tune in on Wednesday for mor...2024-07-0309 min
Week By WeekEndometriosis, Holistic Health and Children in the Kitchen with Laura IbragimovaGut health, self-soothing, chronic illness management. Hear the symptoms of endometriosis and ways to navigate the chronic illness [2:03]. Women's health coach and certified yoga instructor, Laura Ibragimova, joins Celeste in an insightful conversation around: Chronic reproductive issues awareness and education [1:21] Managing her symptoms of endometriosis [4:50] Finding the right medical path for you [8:17] Navigating fertility among chronic reproductive health disorders [12:46] Self-care vs. self-soothing [22:00] Stigmas surrounding infertility [25:20] Small ways to help improve fertility [29:12] Importance of balanced gut health [31:57] Cultivating healthy relationships with children and food [41:26] SHOW NOTES ✨ ILYNSI Yoga Website ILYNSI Yoga IG...2022-11-1546 minWeek By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 25 and Empowering Birth with Doula Kaitlin McGreyesStartle reflex, heart palpitations, clumsiness. Discover what week the baby begins to flip in preparation for birth [11:14] Celeste and Dave continue their pregnancy journey with Week 25 updates on their cauliflower baby, and discuss pregnancy insomnia [3:15], hemorrhoids [5:32], blurry and dry vision [7:16], and the development of itchy skin [8:44]. Doula and CEO, Kaitlin McGreyes, joins Celeste in an empowering conversation about: The founding of Be Her Village [13:10] The importance of community support [17:54] Reducing the “What If” game [27:29] Planning around the 'uncontrollables' of birth [33:48] Expressing healthy rage [49:32] Doula tips for contractions [55:08] SHOW NOTES ✨ Be Her Village behe...2022-11-081h 00Week By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 24 Mother Stereotypes and Family Communication with Dr. Rachel DavidsonGlucose screening test, surfactant, vestibular system. Hear how one mother shares her family’s journey after discovering their daughter’s eating disorder [39:38]. Celeste and Dave share Week 24 updates on their cantaloupe baby, including the symptoms of gestational diabetes [2:07], the results from their latest appointment with the doctor [5:10], and how to alleviate tearing during birth [11:55]. Scholar and mother, Dr. Rachel Davidson, joins Celeste in a vulnerable episode on: The dichotomy between a “good” and “bad” mom [20:26] Mom representation within pop culture [23:28] Gendered identities tied within motherhood [31:19] How her family healed after learning about their daughter's eating disorder [39:30] Ways she held...2022-11-011h 03Week By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 23 and Law of Attraction with Author Zehra MahoonNipples, baby fat, pregnancy incontinence. Learn about the linea nigra, aka the pregnancy line, and why the dark line may appear on your belly during pregnancy [6:17]. Celeste and Dave got a grapefruit baby during Week 23 as they share details on why babies hiccup [2:04], the scientific reason of swollen feet during pregnancy [4:59], and the joy of going on a babymoon together [8:50]. Author and manifest coach, Zehra Mahoon, joins Celeste in an informative episode on: The definition and practice of the Law of Attraction [13:14] The importance of benchmarking your emotions [18:55] Communicating your emotional well-being within relationships [21:55] Balancing positive...2022-10-2550 minWeek By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 22 and Resiliency with Psychotherapist Peg SadieBelly button, blood pressure, bigger bump. Discover how identifying automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) can accompany self-reflection to help you with postpartum depression [45:50]. Celeste and Dave get goofy talking about their coconut baby boy during Week 22 of pregnancy, and share details including how baby’s hair and eyebrows are now visible [1:21], how relaxin hormone may cause increased foot size [6:49], and the reason why doctors monitor blood pressure [8:29]. Psychotherapist and resilience coach, Peg Sadie, joins Celeste in an enlightening episode on: Using kindness and curiosity to identify triggers [16:14] Positive and conscious parenting [22:02] Bearing discomfort as a parent to ma...2022-10-1856 minWeek By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 21 and Disordered Eating with Registered Dietitian Kathryn GanttIrregular contractions, belly button measurements, peeing after sex. Hear five common questions asked about Braxton Hicks contractions, including what time of day they appear most active and how they feel compared to labor contractions [3:36]. Celeste and Dave discuss all the details surrounding Week 21 of their pregnancy with their carrot baby boy [00:40]. This week’s updates cover leaky boobs caused by full milk ducts [9:47], body acceptance and stretch marks [10:28], and UTI prevention [12:02]. Registered Dietician and Nutrition Coach, Kathryn Gantt, returns to join Celeste in a vulnerable conversation surrounding: Internal grounding strategies when being triggered [23:08] Signs of an eat...2022-10-111h 09Week By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 20 and Women’s Health with Karin AshleyAnatomy scan. Amniotic fluid. Fluttering. Learn how drinking lots of liquids before your anatomy scan can lead to a better, clearer reading [16:33]. Celeste and Dave celebrate being halfway through their pregnancy with their sweet banana baby as they share updates for Week 20. This week, they dive into the results of their anatomy scan, the passing of meconium post-birth, and how sleeping cycles cause more fluttering kicks [1:23]. Karin Ashley, a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, joins Celeste in an informative discussion on: Tools to prepare for conception and healthy prenatal care [24:19] The medical difference between in...2022-10-041h 02Week By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 19 and Artistic Freedom with M.M. DeVoeBig bump, pregnancy pillow, hair growth. Explore the communication that comes along with feeling the baby kick [11:42]. Celeste and Dave share all the details of their mango baby as they head into Week 19 of their second pregnancy. In their weekly updates, they discuss the importance of the vernix caseosa, the urge to pee when sneezing, and some extra saucy pregnancy cravings [3:08]. Writer and Non-profit owner, M.M. DeVoe, joins Celeste in a lively discussion on: Finding time as a parent to sit down and write [18:17] How being a parent can influence personal creativity [27:43] Having a...2022-09-2758 minWeek By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 18 and Fertility Support with Dr. Jane LevesqueSpinabiphada, lanugo, hiccups. Dive into all the details of “the quickening” and what to expect from feeling baby’s first movements [4:15]. Celeste and Dave discuss all the statistics of their sweet potato baby as they continue their pregnancy journey in Week 18. They share their results of the California second pregnancy screening, how the baby can now hear music in the womb, and the purpose of lanugo and how it helps protect the baby during development [1:11]. Naturopathic Doctor Jane Levesque joins Celeste in an insightful conversation on: Empowerment within the pregnancy and fertility journey [17:26] Using “assertive...2022-09-2058 minWeek By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 17 and Eating Disorders with Rebecca StevensVernix caseosa, sciatic nerves, stretch marks. Discover ways to avoid being triggered by motherhood and pregnancy misinformation in the media [42:40]. Celeste and Dave share updates on their pomegranate baby as they enter Week 17 of pregnancy, and discuss how the baby’s heart rate has increased in regularity, the likelihood of an increased appetite, and the emotions that came along with discovering their baby has a velamentous cord insertion [15:00]. Pre Licensed therapist and mother of two, Rebecca Stevens, joins Celeste in an honest conversation on: Rebecca’s thesis and personal history with eating disorder [24:55] Pregnant peopl...2022-09-131h 12Week By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 16 and Pediatrics with Dr. Emeka ObidiBig boobs, cystic acne, Momtra. Learn about what the second trimester bloodwork scans for, and what each conditions means to the baby. Celeste and Dave cover all the details of Week 16 in their second pregnancy, including their latest ultrasound appointment, pregnancy glow, and how the baby begins to hear inside the womb [1:10]. Pediatrician and father, Dr. Emeka Obidi, chats with Celeste in an informative discussion on: Good questions to ask when looking for a pediatrician [16:02] How parents can best prepare for a baby’s arrival [21:05] 3 common abnormal signs that are normal for babies [32:50] Safest sleep environment fo...2022-09-061h 03Week By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 15 and Relationship Healing with Doula Elle MoranVaricose veins, sensitive teeth, increased libido. Hear about the different types of doulas and each of the three pillars of doula support. Celeste and Dave discuss week 15 of their pregnancy, including stats on the baby, increased fighting, and Celeste’s worsening pregnancy brain [1:01]. Full spectrum doula and mother, Elle Moran, joins Celeste in a conversation on: Different types of doula positions and their roles for service / education [13:05] Ways to better support moms during labor [18:40] Her experience having hyperemesis gravidarum [30:16] How she coped through her traumatic pregnancy [33:00] Healing from her previous tumultuous relationship dynamic [46:22] Her advice on ho...2022-08-3055 minWeek By WeekSecond Trimester WEEK 14 and Neurodiversity with Dr. Kristen EcclestonQTIP. Trophy Culture. Round ligament pain. Discover the impact of social-emotional learning within school settings. Celeste and Dave discuss Week 14 of pregnancy, including increased appetite, a craving for hot sauce, developing facial muscles, and checking in on emotions involving disordered eating. Doctor and Education Consultant, Kristen Eccleston, joins Celeste in an insightful conversation exploring the signs children might show they need mental health help and support, the behavioral difference between internalizing and externalizing students, and ways to support moms through maternal and postpartum emotions. Trigger Warning: There are brief mentions of suicide awareness during the interview. 2022-08-231h 07Week By WeekFirst Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 3: Weeks 9-13NIPT test, progesterone, vaginal discharge. Celeste and Dave dive into their ongoing experience of being pregnant with their second child, recounting their emotions and factual discoveries along the way as they face weeks 9-13, the end of the first trimester. WEEK 9: Baby Stats - baby grape, baby doubles in size, facial development [2:19] Pregnancy Stats - heartburn, higher mucus production, constantly peeing [4:32] Celeste's Pregnancy - mentally and physically tired [7:11] WEEK 10: Baby Stats - round head, vital organs forming, toes and fingers loose webbing [8:28] ...2022-08-1639 minWeek By WeekFirst Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 2: Weeks 5-8HCG hormone, bed rest, plugged ears. Celetse and Dave share their personal insights and factual discoveries of their second pregnanacy as they discuss the details and journey of pregnancy during weeks 5-8. WEEK 5: Baby Stats - baby size, embryo formation, baby develops first major organs [2:07] Pregnancy Stats - early pregnancy symptoms [5:25] PSA: disordered eating & pregnancy weight gain [7:08] Celeste's Pregnancy - heightened smells, sore nipples, first prenatal appointment [9:32] When to go to your first prenatal appt.? [14:15] WEEK 6: Baby Stats - sweet p...2022-08-0939 minWeek By WeekFirst Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 1: Weeks 1-4New pregnancy, second child, cycle tracking. Hear the pregnancy stats and emotions each week as Celeste and Dave track their next journey with their second pregnancy. Celeste and Dave share how a “spite pregnanacy test” led to a happy discovery, how another bleeding scare brought back old fears, and the science behind pregnancy tests and tracking hormones. RESOURCES: Due Date Calculator SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be d...2022-08-0245 minWeek By WeekPostpartum OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Seeking Help with Jenna OverbaughTraumatic delivery, genetic predisposition, trusting yourself. Discover the risk factors of OCD and how to better advocate for your mental health. Celeste presents some definitions and symptoms of OCD, and shares her own personal experience with healing. Licensed Therapist, Jenna Overbaugh, speaks to the moment she knew she had postpartum OCD, the benefits of exposure and response therapy (ERP), and signs to identify OCD in children. SHOW NOTES: Jenna Overbaugh IG Jenna Overbaugh Website ‘All The Hard Things’ Podcast Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE...2022-07-2654 minWeek By WeekReproductive Rights, Abortion and Advocacy with Kelsey WalkerRoe v. Wade, Osteogenesis imperfecta, EMDR therapy. Gain insights into how one woman used her community support to help advocate her reproductive rights. Dave returns to chat with Celeste about staying connected with your partner, including shower meetings, holding hands, and good TV. Advocate Kelsey Walker joins Celeste in an emotional conversation sharing her experience with abortion, advocating for reproductive rights at the Supreme Court, and detailing how her non-profit supports people through abortions, miscarriage and pregnancy loss. From the Green Desk Website Shout Your Abortion Website Celeste Busa IG Dave H...2022-07-1954 minWeek By WeekSocial Boundaries, Friendships and Trust with Jessica SpeerConsent, people pleasing, friendship goals. Hear the 9 friendship tips that can be passed along to your children to help foster rewarding social interactions. Celeste shares her most recent favorite book and how to approach engaging in emotional conversations by approaching the ‘left’ and ‘right’ brain. Author Jessica Speer joins Celeste in an insightful discussion on having emotional talks with your kids at an early age, explaining trust using the ‘friendship triangle’, and how friendships evolve during the course of a lifetime. Jessica Speer’s Website Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: 2022-07-121h 02Week By WeekPostpartum Depression and Healing, Social Justice, and Kids with Special Needs and Abilities with Kira FieldstromSinging, vagus nerve, PMADS. Discover how one mother healed from her journey with postpartum depression. Host Celeste shares her most helpful tips she discovered as a new parent. Therapist Kira Fieldstrom joins Celeste in an emotional conversation surrounding receiving professional help and support postpartum, accepting the reality of parenting, and normalizing and educating others in the challenges of having kids with special needs and abilities. SHOW NOTES: Phoenix Mental Health Website Kira Fieldstrom Facebook Peanut Wipeable Changing Pad Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE...2022-07-0554 minWeek By WeekBlended Families, Setting Boundaries and Healthy Communication with Amy StoneBoundaries, de-escalation, safety words. Discover ways of integrating new relationships and family members together. Celeste addresses the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, and the medical ramifications that arise from that decision. Family coach, Amy Stone, joins Celeste to talk about tools for toddlers, the importance of clarifying conversations, and using safety words for unpacking heavy discussions. SHOW NOTES: Amy Stone Website Amy Says So Facebook Amy Stone IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show...2022-06-2856 minWeek By WeekEctopic Pregnancies, Reproductive Rights and Returning to Work with Breanna LangWater breaking, radical acceptance, coping. Learn which famous recipe is known for helping induce birth. Celeste sends love to all the fathers for a belated Father’s Day. Producer Breanna Lang and Celeste share a discussion surrounding Breanna’s emotional journey discovering her ectopic pregnancies, how having her son recontextualized her work life, and the beautiful and brutal transformation that is pregnancy and motherhood. SHOW NOTES: Breanna Lang IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the...2022-06-2144 minWeek By WeekWidowed Parenting, Conversations with Children, Grief and Community with Jenny LiskGrief ally, parent loss, trust. Hear helpful ways to support those who are experiencing loss or a sudden unexpected trauma. Celeste and Dave take a moment to create a gratitude list. Author and podcast host, Jenny Lisk, joins Celeste in an emotion-packed conversation on becoming a single parent after the loss of her husband, how to approach discussions with grieving children, and how the community can serve as a helpful resouce to families. SHOW NOTES: Jenny Lisk Website Future Widow Book Jenny Lisk IG Celeste Busa IG ...2022-06-1455 minWeek By WeekQueer Family Planning, IVF and Breastfeeding Guilt with Jaimie KeltonSperm donors, IUI, lesbian mothers. Gain insights into the process of second parent adoption and why many LGBTQ+ families pursue it. Celeste and Dave entertain their list of things they no longer have space for since becoming parents. Podcast host and author, Jaimie Kelton, joins Celeste in a discussion on guilt surrounding her painful experience with breastfeeding, how her unexplained infertility led her through IUI and IVF, and the assumptions that stem from an assumed heteronormative gaze. SHOW NOTES: If These Ovaries Could Talk Website If These Ovaries Could Talk Podcast If These...2022-06-0749 minWeek By WeekEctopic Pregnancy, Embracing Sex and Vagina Stories with Karin FreelandPerimenopause, period supplies, discharge. Discover the benefits of seeking a second opinion when it conflicts with your intuition. Celeste shares resources that help call upon action in activating for the safety of our children. Author Karin Freeland joins Celeste in a conversation about approaching trauma alongside your partner, the importance of destigmatizing “traditional” sexual roles, and how her vagina journey opened her to learning more about her own body. SHOW NOTES: Karin Freeland Website Karin Freeland IG Karin Freeland YouTube Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Alli...2022-05-3142 minWeek By WeekFoster Parenting, Adoption and Asking for Help with Frank CaetiFamily planning, social services, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder. Learn about the foster system and how these families navigate the legal and emotional process. Celeste and Dave chat about different parenting styles and techniques for creating healthy emotional space. Actor and improvisor, Frank Caeti, joins Celeste in a conversation on expanding his family, the misrepresentation of fostering in the media, and how Frank and his family approach conversations surrounding adoption. SHOW NOTES: Frank Caeti Website Frank Caeti IMDB Frank Caeti Theatrical Reel Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG2022-05-1748 minWeek By WeekShame Shoulds and Generational Trauma with Cynthia Kim-Eumie ShockleyPlace cells, self-worth, burnout. Explore how to use moments of shame as an opportunity to practice a new perspective. Celeste and Dave talk about the pressures of the “shoulds” they feel they can be doing more of for their family. Health & Wellbeing Coach, Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley, joins Celeste in a conversation on validating your human experiences, confronting family trauma, and the guilt that stems from high expectations placed on mothers. TW: brief mention of the words 'rape' and 'abuse' (not discussed in detail). SHOW NOTES: Cynthia Shockley IG Mighty Mama Wellness IG Mighty Mama Wellness Facebook Mighty Mama...2022-05-1053 minWeek By WeekNavigating Change with ChildrenListening, healthy modeling, children’s choices. Discover concepts and tools that help create a safe space for children who are experiencing big changes. Celeste and Dave discuss the importance of having children help you with tasks, being honest when presented with questions and curiosity, and ways to introduce toddlers to babies. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Change is Hard: How to Help Your Kids Handle Transitions How to Prepare Your Toddler for Baby’s Arrival 7 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Big Life Changes H...2022-05-0315 minWeek By WeekModeling Self-Care, Postpartum Planning and Mental Health with Author Catherine O’BrienScheduling sex, smaller moments, postpartum disorders. Hear how creating a list can lead you to ask for help and accept support. Celeste and Dave dive into the struggles of finding alone time as parents. Author Catherine O’Brien joins Celeste in a discussion about the importance of modeling self-care for your children, the difference between self-care and taking care of yourself, and the signs and symptoms of postartum disorders. SHOW NOTES: Happy With Baby Website Happy With Baby Facebook Happy With Baby IG Happy With Baby Twitter Ce...2022-04-2648 minWeek By WeekBreast Feeding, Milk Production, Engorgement and Mastitis with Lactation Consultants Kathy Thomas and Monica BirdPlugged ducts, nipple pain, skin-to-skin contact. Discover positions to help alleviate pain from breastfeeding to make it a more comfortable, less stressful process. Celeste and Dave discuss the concept “fed is best” and examine their experience in mixing breastfeeding with bottle feeding their son. Lactation consultants, Kathy Thomas and Monica Bird, join Celeste in an educational conversation on removing the pressure to breastfeed, the progression of milk production post-birth, and the breakdown of breastmilk nutrition. SHOW NOTES: Indy Lactation Care Website Indy Lactation Care IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG 2022-04-1945 minWeek By WeekFertility Journey the Financial and the Emotional with Kristen Murray and Katie Krentz Embryo transfers, ovarian hyperstimulation, sperm donor. Learn the importance of advocating for fertility insurance in your career and how it can be used to financially assist a fertility journey. Celeste and Dave share a good reminder in having open conversations within intimate relationships. Partners Kristen Murray and Katie Krentz join Celeste in a discussion surrounding their fertility journey with IUI and IVF, the intensive research of choosing sperm, and the feeling of failure that accompanies challenges with breastfeeding. SHOW NOTES: Kristen Murray IG Katie Krentz IG Kristen Murray email: kristenamurray@gmail...2022-04-1254 minWeek By WeekIVF, Genetic Testing and Staying Present with Doctor Maura JacobiAnatomy scan, PGT-A IVF, Level 2 ultrasound. Hear the medical expertise of a doctor who has intimate knowledge of and personal experience with the IVF process. Celeste and Dave share an insightful reflection on things they’re learning to let go. Doctor Maura Jacobi and Celeste have an inspiring conversation on Maura’s vulnerable journey discovering her husband's genetic disposition to a very rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder, how family history impacted the genetic testing she faced during her fertility journey, and her ability to trust in the decisions in choosing with her partner what’s best for their family. SHOW...2022-04-0553 minWeek By WeekTrying to Conceive, Fostering Creativity and CuriosityCreative thinking, ownership, engagement. Explore ways of sparking creativity in children and using creative thinking to express emotions and stories. Celeste and Dave share a fun back-and-forth on their son’s developing vocabulary, the emotions of trying again, and examples of cultivating creative forms of expression in growing children. SHOW NOTES: NYT ‘What If’ Article 25 Ways to Spark Your Child's Creative Thinking TED Talk - John Hunter 10 tips for cultivating creativity in your kids Crush School - Open Ended Questions Celeste Busa IG Dave H...2022-03-2916 minWeek By Week55. Sexual Desire, Spontaneity and Navigating Conflict with Psychotherapist Jason Lee GarrettExploding. Primal brain. Couples therapy. Hear practical ways of sustaining desire and play within long-term relationships. Celeste and Dave have a discussion on “The Talk” and their goals for creating a safe space that includes open and continuing conversation for their children. Psychotherapist and clinical social worker, Jason Lee Garrett, and Celeste share a fun conversation on getting creative in personal and partner sexualities, avoiding retraumatization in partnerships, and facing the fear of structuring relationships. SHOW NOTES: Jason Lee Garrett IG Jason’s Work Email: JLGPsychotherapy@gmail.com Celeste Busa IG ...2022-03-2257 minWeek By WeekSuccess, Strength and Thoughtful Parenting with Author Darcy LuomaPause, think, act. Plan pauses into your day by using 15-minute breaks to separate your schedule and increase efficiency and productivity. Celeste and Dave meet their younger selves as they answer a question from their favorite card game. Author and coaching consult, Darcy Luoma, and Celeste sit down for a thoughtful episode surrounding ways to engage in conversation with children during a traumatic event, how to practice embracing a growth mindset, and discuss the principles of Darcy’s ‘Thoughtfully Fit’ book - Stillness, Strength, Endurance, Agility, Balance, Flexibility - and how they can be used within parenting. SHOW NOTES: ...2022-03-1546 minWeek By WeekBirth Story Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie StraussStory Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie StraussRelaxin hormone, baby guilt, inconsistent contractions. Learn about the pregnancy hormone that contributes to heartburn and swollen feet. Celeste and Dave work through their own emotional journeys and share what to expect on an 18-month visit to the pediatrician. Writer and musician, Sophie Strauss, joins Celeste in a detailed discussion on her unexpected birth story surprises, the spread of pregnancy misinformation on social media, and the unrealistic expectations of postpartum body beauty standards. SHOW NOTES: 18-Month Checklist Article ‘Like A Mother’ Book by Angela Garbes ‘Transformed by Birth’ Book by Britta Bushnell Ph.D. 2022-03-0857 minWeek By WeekEgg Freezing Clinical and Emotional Journey with Anna ReichertFertility inclusivity, trigger shots, hormones. Discover the step-by-step medical process of freezing eggs, and how the journey is impacted both physically and emotionally. Celeste and Dave give updates on their son’s sleep regression and chat about what they would change about how they were raised. Performing artist and fitness instructor, Anna Reichert, and Celeste have an insightful conversation surrounding fertility journeys, raising workplace awareness for benefits covering alternative fertility methods, and using your community and partner for support. SHOW NOTES: Anna’s Website Anna Reichert IG Anna Reichert Twitter Celeste Busa...2022-03-011h 00Week By WeekGenetic and Generational Questions, Deciding on Parenthood with Danice CabanelaReparenting, intergenerational relationships, choosing happiness. Hear the intimate conversation on Danice’s decision surrounding motherhood. Celeste and Dave pull from the question box and discuss their biggest regrets in parenting. Actor and community organizer, Danice Cabanela, joins Celeste in a discussion about practicing peace and presence, communicating from a place of empathy, and how activism can play a part in the family. SHOW NOTES: Danice Cabanela IG Danice Cabanela Twitter Danice Linktree Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and re...2022-02-2248 minWeek By WeekEpidurals and C-Sections with Obstetric Anesthesiologist Tammy EulianoWet tap, pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhages. Gain insights from an anesthesiologist on medical practices and myths surrounding epidurals during labor and delivery. Celeste and Dave have a very Valentine’s Day discussion on learning about love. Obstetric anesthesiologist and author, Tammy Euliano, and Celeste have a conversation on empowering decision-making throughout labor, the science behind how epidurals are administered, and how ‘Mommy Days’ can strengthen the bond between a mother and their child. SHOW NOTES: Tammy’s Website Tammy Euliano Facebook Tammy Euliano IG Tammy Euliano YouTube Tammy’s Author Profile2022-02-1556 minWeek By WeekTrying to Conceive, Tracking Cycles and Trusting Your Body with Isabella BusaPregnancy tests, trying again, sister support. Explore introspectiveness around being kinder to yourself and placing trust in your body. Celeste and her sister Isabella Busa, return to discuss updates on their ovulation cycles, the isolation and pressure of pregnancy, and the desire for motherhood. SHOW NOTES: Isabella Busa IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Y...2022-02-0816 minWeek By WeekLiving in the Moment, Fitness Habits and Overcoming What-Ifs with Pamela HobbyTime passing, personal choices, keeping calm. Hear ways of letting go of guilt and being kinder to yourself during pregnancy. Celeste and Dave pull from their brand new question box and discuss the tensions of living authentically between perceived success and failure. Actress and new mom, Pamela Hobby, chats with Celeste on fitness and running during pregnancy, meaningful support and healing, and how she incorporates her lessons learned as CEO for My Doctors Meds into parenting. SHOW NOTES: Published Milken Essay - Power of Ideas Series "In Sickness & In Health: Committing to the Wellness of Clinicians" 2022-02-0152 minWeek By WeekPostpartum Health, Eating, and Slowing Down with Connie CastanzoBody dysmorphia, emotional triggers, slowing down. Discover paths to approach healthy postpartum food consumption including meal prep and feeding into food cravings. Postpartum Doula, Connie Castanzo, returns to the show to chat with Celeste on utilizing virtual support in the pandemic, normalizing imperfections, and accepting enoughness in a challenging moment. SHOW NOTES: Connie Castanzo Website Connie Castanzo IG Connie Castanzo Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and...2022-01-2547 min
Week By WeekSensuality, Sexuality and Pleasure with Cynthia Kim-Eumie ShockleyPole dancing, smelling the soup, media representation. Discover the zones of regulation colors as a tool for assessing how to gauge children’s emotions. Mindfulness facilitator, Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley, joins Celeste in a conversation surrounding her sensual movement journey, learning to trust intuition, and owning your body. SHOW NOTES: Cynthia Shockley IG Mighty Mama Wellness IG Mighty Mama Wellness Facebook Mighty Mama Wellness TikTok Mighty Mama Wellness Website Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG EPISODE DEALS: Now through 1/21/22 (Cynthia's 30th...2022-01-1855 min
Week By WeekLoneliness, Grief of Missed Moments and Celebrating Personal GrowthUnwitnessed, loneliness, competency. Get vulnerable in reflecting on missing the shared moments with loved ones. Celeste and Dave reminisce about having in-person meetups with friends, profound growth through group experiences, and how storytelling can help in coping with those missed moments. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog...2022-01-1121 min
Week By WeekParenting New Year's ResolutionsNew year, new parents, new lifestyle. Hear the entertaining back and forth of two comedian parents giving their takes on new year's resolutions. Celeste and Dave discuss what they both want for their son as he continues to grow into the fun little boy they know and love. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist...2022-01-0414 min
Week By WeekPhysiological Changes to Your Brain and HormonesMommy brain, gray matter, synaptic pruning. Learn how the brain physically changes post-birth, and the main effect it has on male and female hormones. Celeste and Dave converse over the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, the love bond of oxytocin, and how biological elements of the brain feed into parental stereotypes. RESOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/14/parenting/mom-brain-forgetfulness-science.html https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/postpartum/postpartum-hormone-changes/ https://aeon.co/essays/how-raising-children-can-change-a-fathers-brain https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/parenting/baby/fatherhood-mens-bodies.html https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/parenting...2021-12-2821 min
Week By WeekOvulation, Sister Talk and Sex-Ed with Isabella BusaImplantation, basal body temperature, ovulation strips. Discover personal at-home methods of using your cervical mucus to track your expected ovulation window. Aerial artist and Celeste’s sister, Isabella Busa, joins Celeste in a sister cycle session discussing their own journeys in discovering their bodies, their cycle irregularities, and the importance of sexual education. RESOURCES: https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/understanding-ovulation/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/expert-answers/ovulation-signs/faq-20058000 https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/basal-body-temperature/about/pac-20393026 https://www.whattoexpect.com/getting-pregnant/ovulation/implantation/#:~:text=Implantation%20is%20a%20process%20that,im...2021-12-2118 min
Week By WeekPostpartum Changes and Realities Bleeding, Body, Breastfeeding, Hair, Sleep and SexBig feet, blood clots, exploring sexy times. Hear about the reality of what postpartum life looked like for Celeste and Dave. In an intimate conversation, the new parents discuss the expectations they had post-birth of their son surrounding hair loss, sex-prep, and sleep deprivation. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube ...2021-12-1417 min
Week By WeekCreating Space for Self and Learning From Your Child with Laura HolwayGrieving the unexpected, art healing, accepting tantrums. Gain insights on better ways to approach discovering your personal values and to allow space for expressing emotions without suppression. Coach and consultant, Laura Holway, and Celeste have an insightful conversation on prioritizing personal self and boundaries, navigating divorce and unexpected changes, and lessons that can be learned from your children. SHOW NOTES: Laura Holway’s Website Grow From Center Podcast The Makings Newsletter Laura Holway IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: ...2021-12-0749 min
Week By WeekTrusting Intuition Choices, Dating and Children with Sonja EcklundValidating choices, online dating, trusting intuition. Discover ways to approach having safe conversations with people who choose to not have children. Wellness coach Sonja Ecklund returns to have an insightful discussion with Celeste on how trusting in her intuition led her to choose a child-free life, living without self-judgement, and relationship advice on reciprocity and shared values. Celeste and Dave dig into their history on deal breakers and how they approached having tough conversations early in their relationship. SHOW NOTES: Sonja’s Website Sonja Ecklund - Etsy Shop Sonja Ecklund IG...2021-11-3042 min
Week By WeekDeveloping Safe Spaces for Expression and Gender with Jason Lee GarrettRelationship deal breakers, compassionate listening, playing with gender. Discover ways parents can interact with their kids to encourage exploring their identity and expressing honest feelings. Jason and Celeste have a discussion on rupture and repair in a relationship, facing fear of confrontation, and growing from mistakes. Celeste and Dave reflect on their own moments of rupture and repair within their relationship, and how they use vulnerability to connect emotionally and strengthen communication. SHOW NOTES: Jason Lee Garrett IG Jason’s Work Email: JLGPsychotherapy@gmail.com LighthouseLGBT Website Celeste Busa IG...2021-11-2342 min
Week By WeekHormone Hacks and Menstruation Expertise with SHE Talks’ Sophie ShepherdHashimoto's, bleeding, stress toolbox. Dive deep into the 4 cycles of menstruation and how hormones can be used as your superpower. Sophie Shepherd, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, joins Celeste in an insightful conversation surrounding tracking cervical mucus, how nutrition impacts the menstrual cycle, and advocating for your personal health journey. Dave and Celeste hop into a lively discussion on their individual “superpowers” and how they can integrate them into their parenting. SHOW NOTES: SHE Talks Health Website SHE Talks Health Podcast SHE Talks Health IG Celeste Busa IG Da...2021-11-1650 min
Week By WeekNormalizing 4th Trimester and Support with Postpartum Doula Connie CastanzoEmotional parents, defining 4th Trimester, and grounding techniques. Discover ways to set healthy expectations and establish daily routines for a smooth transition into the 4th trimester. Postpartum Doula Connie Castanzo and Celeste hop into an insightful conversation on coaching families post-birth, normalizing under-talked-about pregnancy topics, and creating a smooth process for breastfeeding. SHOW NOTES: Connie Castanzo Website Connie Castanzo IG Connie Castanzo Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show...2021-11-1649 min
Week By WeekNormalizing 4th Trimester and Support with Postpartum Doula Connie CastanzoEmotional parents, defining 4th Trimester, and grounding techniques. Discover ways to set healthy expectations and establish daily routines for a smooth transition into the 4th trimester. Postpartum Doula Connie Castanzo and Celeste hop into an insightful conversation on coaching families post-birth, normalizing unter-talked-about pregnancy topics, and creating a smooth process for breastfeeding. SHOW NOTES: Connie Castanzo Website Connie Castanzo IG Connie Castanzo Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show...2021-11-0949 min
Week By WeekDevelopmental Milestones, Anticipating Birth and Lizz AdamsMontessori school, self-image, and sleep habits. Hear about how Montessori school and ‘The Danish Way of Parenting’ influenced the way one mother intends to parent her child. Actress Lizz Adams and Celeste sit down for a conversation on first-time birthing expectations, her birth plan with a doula, and how Korean culture framed how her mom raised her. SHOW NOTES: Lizz Adams Twitter Lizz Adams IG Lizz Adams Website The Danish Way of Parenting Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Plea...2021-11-0241 min
Week By WeekCommunal Parenting and Advocacy in the Birth Space with Doula Lauren ArcherCo-parenting, birthing trauma, postpartum lifestyle. Gain insights in learning how to advocate for yourself and honoring consent in the birth space. Doula Lauren Archer joins Celeste in talking about lactation, consent with your children, and how prenatal classes and education play into advocacy in the birth space. SHOW NOTES: Gottman Article Lauren’s Website / Resources Lauren Archer IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. ...2021-10-2649 min
Week By WeekBuilding Meaningful Conversations with your Children with Sonja EcklundMindfulness, gratitude, and modeling behavior. Access coaching tools and techniques to build good conversations with your children and engage in your personal well-being. National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Sonja Ecklund, and Celeste have an insightful discussion on developing self-awareness, responding with empathy, acknowledging emotions, and exercises to calm anxiety. SHOW NOTES: Sonja’s Website SonjaEcklund - Etsy Shop Sonja Ecklund IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show gr...2021-10-1945 min
Week By WeekNICU Nurse Colleen Frost on Community and KindnessBeautiful moments, birthing overseas, community. Hear about the under talked about reasons babies go to the NICU, and how to support the families that undergo the emotional experience. NICU leader and mother of four, Colleen Frost, and Celeste sit down for an intimate conversation on the rewarding and inspiring moments she experiences in the NICU, her experience birthing overseas as compared to the United States, and how her community helped her raise kind children. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the...2021-10-1242 min
Week By WeekAdoption, Self-talk, and Writing a Memoir with Jill LarsonRealizations, mommy memoir, and mentorship. Learn about the adoption process and a mother’s tips on how to prepare for the journey. Actress Jill Larson and Celeste have a conversation around the definition of “birthing”, how our own mothers affect our parenting style, and self-forgiveness within parenting. SHOW NOTES: Jill Larson IMDB Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check...2021-10-0544 min
Week By WeekGrief, Healing and Taking Time for Yourself with Andrea HerbertPostpartum anxiety, book talk, and self-help. Discover ways to look at grief and how to approach the healing process after experiencing a miscarriage. Mom, marathon runner, and health coach, Andrea Herbert, joins Celeste in discussing modeling healthy emotional behavior for kids, parenting a child with big emotions, and how she balances running her own business while being a mom. SHOW NOTES: Gold Ivy Health Co. IG Ivy Unleashed Podcast Gold Ivy Health Co. Website Gold Ivy Health Co. YouTube Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG2021-09-2847 min
Week By WeekFirst Birthday - Big Feelings About Baby’s First YearFirst year, toddler times, and cherished moments. Ride the emotional rollercoaster with proud parents Celeste and Dave as they reflect on their favorite firsts with their 1-year-old boy, the importance of balancing pictures with presence, and the talking barrel of monkeys their toddler has become. Enjoy NEW full episodes starting next Tuesday 9/28/21. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast ...2021-09-2109 min
Week By WeekDad Chats - Catch-up with My Father, Steve BusaMeditative Counsel, the “fix-it” father trope, perfection fallacy, and staying present. Celeste and her father, Steve Busa, sit down for an insightful conversation on the meaning of fatherhood, the influence of art in parenting, and savoring life’s wild moments. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube You can contact us at Wee...2021-07-2015 min
Week By WeekDad Chats - Reflections on the First 10 Months, Dave HillFamily hugs, calmness, sleep deprivation, and shifting partner dynamics. Now 10 months into fatherhood, Dad Dave joins Celeste in reflecting on his role as a father, how it’s changed him as a person, and his profound connection to his growing son. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube You can contact us...2021-07-1315 min
Week By WeekFirst Time Mothers in a Pandemic, Amy ClickFighting anxiety, processing trauma, modeling emotions, and searching for safety as a new mom in a pandemic. Longtime friend and new mom, Amy Click, joins Celeste in highlighting their experience focused on the takeaways from the article, ‘The strange and lonely transformation of first-time mothers in the pandemic’. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Article: ‘The strange and lonely transformation of first-time mothers in the pandemic’ e004: Vivid Dreams, Developmental Test and Amy Click - Week 16 THE SHOW: Please rate and revi...2021-06-2231 min
Week By WeekThe Birth Story - Part 2Dad Dave brags about his rockstar wife and new mom, Celeste, as the parents continue to reflect on memories of their baby boy’s birth. Drugless birth, breastfeeding, nursing tips, birth letters, anticipating 4th Trimester excitement, and more in the season 1 finale! SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on...2021-05-2626 min
Week By WeekThe Birth Story - Part 1The baby is here! Celeste and her husband Dave, sit down post-birth and revisit their birthing experience. Highlighting their journey, from arrival to birth, the new parents talk about settling into the hospital, a sudden scare, activities to calm their nerves, transformation, “Ring of Fire”, and the big moment! SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be disc...2021-05-1831 min
Week By WeekInduction Date, Dilation and Battle of the Eye Color - Weeks 37 & 38Dilation, dexterity, and emotions are discussed as Celeste and Dave give their final pregnancy updates before giving birth to their baby boy. Week 37: Induction date, dilation progression, increased growth, finger dexterity, and pediatrician tips. Week 38: Intimate feelings, baby practicing birth, painful contractions, and “battle of the eyes (color)”. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 37 / Week 38 THE SHOW: Please rate a...2021-05-1121 min
Week By WeekContractions, NST and Anxiety - Weeks 34, 35 & 36Complications, concerns and health are explored as Celeste and Dave talk through weeks 34, 35 and 36 of the pregnancy. Things are becoming real, exciting and intense as the induction date nears. Week 34: Seeing color, testicles dropping, fingernails and NST testing. Week 35: Growth spurt, great movement, contractions, GSB test, and 6 hr. birthing class. Week 36: Baby’s dropping, Braxton Hicks, wedding anniversary, voice recognition, and breastfeeding notes. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect Th...2021-05-0437 min
Week By WeekDoulas, Big Feelings and DeDe Drake - Week 33Induced labor tactics, zoom baby shower, baby’s birth letters, and the onsetting anxiety of giving birth. Celeste and Dave get emotional giving their weekly updates on their precious pineapple baby. DeDe Drake, the multi-hyphenate artist and new mom, talks with Celeste about her decision to become a mom, her home birth plan, and the process of choosing a doula. SHOW NOTES: DeDe Drake IG DeDe Drake Website Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook...2021-04-2752 min
Week By WeekCompromises, Complicated Breastfeeding and Karen Graci - Week 32Babymoon, maternity photoshoot, growing hair, high-risk clinic results and more as Celeste and Dave give weekly updates on their baby boy. Writer, improviser, and mother of two, Karen Graci, joins Celeste in discussing chromosome testing, breastfeeding troubles, parenting dynamics, and familial compromise. SHOW NOTES: Karen Graci IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 32 THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the...2021-04-2057 min
Week By WeekBaby Development Anxiety, Pregnancy Hair Loss and Molly Erdman - Week 31Braxton hicks, baby flip, brain development, and peeing all the time. Celeste and Dave reflect on their most recent appointment and give weekly updates. Mom and comedian, Molly Erdman, and Celeste have an intimate conversation on C-sections, parenting in a pandemic, and pregnancy-induced hair loss. SHOW NOTES: Molly Erdman IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG Warren Unfiltered Catalog Living RESOURCES: HuffPost Article What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 31 T...2021-04-0654 min
Week By WeekBroccoli Baby, Gestational Diabetes and Dietitian Katie Gantt, RDN - Week 30Swollen feet, overheating, baby shower prep, and the seven dwarfs of pregnancy. Celeste and Dave give their weekly updates on their broccoli baby boy. Registered dietitian and yoga instructor, Katie Gantt, RDN, joins Celeste to discuss placentas, gestational diabetes, disordered eating, and navigating nutrition and body image. SHOW NOTES: Katie Gantt IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 30 THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show...2021-03-301h 02
Week By WeekSex, Sounds and Rebecca Stevens, Pt. 2 - Week 29Side sleeping, baby weight, responding to sound, tdap shot and ultrasound updates. Celeste and Dad Dave give updates on their acorn squash baby. Actress, comedian and mother of one, Rebecca Stevens, returns to chat with Celeste about sex positions for sexy times, vaginal healing, and parenting sex education. SHOW NOTES: Rebecca Stevens IG Rebecca Stevens Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 29 THE SHOW: ...2021-03-2348 min
Week By WeekABC’s of Sleep, Tummy Time, and 3rd Trimester Begins - Week 28Newborn curl, swaddling, safe sleep practices, mucus plug, and returning nausea. Husband Dave Hill joins Celeste in giving updates on their growing boy, Dad’s perspective of the 2nd Trimester, and a pregnancy trivia Q&A. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 28 THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on...2021-03-1658 min
Week By WeekBasketball Belly, Birth Prep, and Doula Katy Collins - Week 27Pregnant sexiness, interrupted sleep, baby blinking, and prepping the hospital ‘go-bag’. Celeste gives updates on the 3rd trimester growth burst and maturing developments of the baby. Katy Collins, a Chicago based doula and performer, talks with Celeste on her experience being a doula, her delivery room advice, and the importance of childbirth education. SHOW NOTES: Katy Collins IG The Doula is IN - Website Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - We...2021-03-091h 03
Week By WeekPandemic Second Trimester, Postpartum Self-care and Julia Wackenheim - Week 26Baby’s sleep patterns, colostrum production, placenta producing antibodies, and gestational diabetes test results. Celeste discusses running hot and growing a lot as she gives updates on the baby’s growth. Emerson BFA graduate and comedian, Julia Wackenheim-Gimple, and Celeste have an intimate conversation about miscarriages, experience with a doula, placenta problems, and raising an ally. SHOW NOTES: WRJ Board of Directors Member Women of Temple Beth Hillel Social Action Committee Chair www.juliawackenheim.com Julia Wackenheim Twitter F’D Webseries Celeste Busa IG Dave...2021-02-2344 min
Week By WeekWild Hormones, Mindful Motherhood and Giselle Jones - Week 25Baby kick count, wild hormones, detecting light, and introducing the baby belly to the family, Celeste gives her weekly updates on the cabbage (patch) baby. Giselle Jones, mother of one and a psychotherapist for sex therapy and love addiction, joins Celeste in discussing isolation with pregnancy, being an older mom, and postpartum healing. SHOW NOTES: Giselle’s Website Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 25 THE SHOW: Pl...2021-02-1656 min
Week By WeekTaste Buds, Honest Birth Details and Rebecca Stevens - Week 24Testing taste buds, nursery supplies, increased burping, and a soccer ball uterus. Celeste gives solo updates this week, diving into her increased emotions and the baby’s movement. Comedian, actress, first-time mother and soon to be a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Rebecca Stevens, chats with Celeste on being pregnant while in grad school, the intimate details of giving birth, and having an identity outside of being a mom. SHOW NOTES: Rebecca Stevens IG Rebecca Stevens Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to...2021-02-0943 min
Week By WeekDiabetes, Belly’s Moving and Dominique Martinez - Week 23Baby bodybuilder, belly movement, craving grapes, and responding to Dad’s voice. Dominique Martinez, mother, expecting mother and cinematographer from Miami, joins Celeste in a conversation around breast milk dropping, pregnancy with type 1 diabetes, and balancing work with motherhood. SHOW NOTES: Dominique Martinez IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 23 THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be...2021-01-2640 min
Week By WeekKidney Stones, Listening to your Body and Sims Holland - Week 22Braxton Hicks, non-stress test, kidney stones and baby’s first facial expressions. Celeste recounts her physical and emotional visit to the ER, and weekly updates on the baby. And, ‘Learning to Human’ actress, Sims Holland, talks with Celeste about combating sexist pregnancy stereotypes, unsexy maternity clothes, and the fear of raising a child. SHOW NOTES: Sims Holland IG Sims Holland Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 22 Lear...2021-01-1949 min
Week By WeekBotched Dr. Appointment, Artistic Parents and Liz Busa - Week 21Appointment complications, COVID-19 policies and expectations, birthing classes and banana baby. Celeste gives a solo update on the baby, with voice memos that describe her trip to the OBGYN. Returning guest and soon-to-be grandmother, Liz Busa, joins Celeste in an intimate discussion on family upbringings, communicating in a safe space, romance in parenting, and finding balance as an artistic parent. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 21 THE SHOW:2021-01-1255 min
Week By WeekAnatomy Scan, Trusting Your Body and Katie Meehan Laferriere - Week 20C-sections, morning sickness and being in the hospital with your baby. Celeste and Dave check in about the experience of baby’s anatomy scan and talk about what baby is up to this week. Celeste talks with mother of two Katie Meehan Laferriere about both her pregnancies and staying in touch with your body, your baby and your partner during a pregnancy. (trigger warning for loss of pregnancy) SHOW NOTES: Katie Meehan Laferriere IG Katie Meehan Music Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to...2020-12-2250 min
Week By WeekMental Health, Digestion and Marie Lively - Week 19Growing pains, deep breaths, body triggers, and dismantling perfectionism, Celeste and Dave talk through weekly updates on their mango-sized baby. Voiceover actor, comedian, and pregnant mom, Marie Lively, chats with Celeste about mental health, postpartum depression, and the mental and physical toll of pregnancy. SHOW NOTES: Marie Lively Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 19 BOOKS: Bringing Up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of...2020-12-1548 min
Week By WeekColic, Co-parenting and Kelly Daly - Week 18Sweet potato baby, forming fingerprints, sensitive boobs, plenty of fiber, and an update from the ‘Dad Den’ in this week's updates. Masters psychology graduate, Kelly Daly, joins Celeste in a conversation on raising boys and different ways to successfully co-parent. SHOW NOTES: Kelly Daly IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG Center for Integrated Family Health Services RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 18 BOOKS: The Wonder of Boys - by Michae...2020-12-081h 01
Week By WeekChanging Body, Space for Emotions and Kathryn Lockhart - Week 17A thoughtful look at body changes, talking to baby and listening to each other as Dave and Celeste chat about this week’s updates. Mother of two and actress Kathryn Lockhart has an insightful conversation with Celeste about navigating emotion during pregnancy and motherhood. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG Kathryn Lockhart IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 17 THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It re...2020-12-0139 min
Week By WeekVivid Dreams, Developmental Test and Amy Click - Week 16Ninja dreams, avocado baby, embracing emotions, and off pelvic rest - let the baby hiccups begin! Celeste chats with new mom, Amy Click, on managing pandemic curveballs, mothering expectations, and how she spends time with her husband on their journey raising a boy. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 16 Ted Talk - Teaching with the World Peace Game Babies - Ep. 1 (Netflix) THE SHOW:2020-11-2443 min
Week By WeekBaby Bump and a Chat with My Mom - Week 15Skeletal development, bleeding gums, baby bump and sexy times, Celeste and Dave discuss new developments as they learn to adjust to their new lifestyle of being pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic. Celeste’s mother, Liz Busa, joins her to discuss the surprising pregnancy reveal and her excitement about becoming a grandmother. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook The Bump - Week 15 THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTu...2020-11-1731 minWeek By WeekPregnancy in a Pandemic Weeks 13-14Vulnerability, anxiety, a subchorionic bleed and some huge and sudden adjustments after the start of Safer At Home. Celeste navigates her personal journey as the world is thrown into chaos due to the global pandemic of COVID-19. Lives change, plans change, and the podcast changes to meet the challenges of this paradigm shift. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook Ovia Health The Bump - Week 13 The Bump - Week 14 2020-11-1026 min
Week By WeekFirst Trimester First Pregnancy Weeks 1-12Pelvic rest, isolation, gender reveal, a conversation with dad and more as Celeste launches Week By Week, an honest, personal, experiential account of a journey into motherhood. In this episode Celeste and her husband Dave talk through the first trimester and their hopes and concerns about being first-time parents. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: What to Expect The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook Ovia Health The Bump - Week 12 John Gottman Book NYT Article T...2020-11-1030 min
Week By WeekWeek By Week TrailerIntroducing WEEK BY WEEK. Host Celeste Busa takes listeners on a personal, experiential journey into motherhood. Using audio journals and candid conversations with guests to learn and grow through her experience, Week By Week is an earnest effort to discuss everything related to the experience of having a child. Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It really helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2020 Gumption Pictures2020-11-0301 min
The MEAT Improv with Jake Jabbour and Josh Simpson234 - Celeste Busa & Casey Gullickson in "Self-Help Stoners, Pre-Wedding Problems and Pregnancy Content"This week we're joined by Celeste Busa (Week by Week) & Casey Gullickson (Supes Pregnant) to talk being new parents, getting stoned and getting self-help, subtle seahorses, sexy pic sharing, and Kyra Segwick. This leads to scenes about birth DJs, the weed Oscars, strikes, gists, and going back at the movie theatres, Kyra sightings and of course subtle seahorses! Thanks for listening. If you'd like to support, we have a patreon at patreon.com/themeatimprovSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-meat-improv-with-jake-jabbour-and-josh-simpson/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://re...2020-10-061h 32