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Week By Week is an insider's view of pregnancy and parenthood. Host Celeste shares personal stories and has candid conversations with experts and parents about all the messy, hard, lonely, joyful, and under-talked aspects of pregnancy and parenthood and by the end of it hopefully we feel a little less alone.

Celeste Busa


    • Jul 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 90 EPISODES


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    89. Fun Sized Minisode: Hello Hello!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 9:42


    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 more of Celeste & Dave as they kick-off a BRAND. NEW. SEASON. THE SHOW

    88. Endometriosis, Holistic Health and Children in the Kitchen with Laura Ibragimova

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 46:13


    Gut 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 Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW

    87. Second Trimester WEEK 25 and Empowering Birth with Doula Kaitlin McGreyes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 60:42


    Startle 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 behervillage IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW

    86. Second Trimester WEEK 24 Mother Stereotypes and Family Communication with Dr. Rachel Davidson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 63:22


    Glucose 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 space for her daughter during her recovery [44:15] Opening the door to healthy gendered conversations [54:14] *TRIGGER WARNING* This episode does discuss mentions of disordered eating. SHOW NOTES ✨ Rachel D. Davidson - Google Scholar  Dr. Rachel Davidson, Hanover College Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG   THE SHOW

    85. Second Trimester WEEK 23 and Law of Attraction with Author Zehra Mahoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 50:31


    Nipples, 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 and negative emotions [28:23] Basic building blocks for emotional regulation [34:49]  Grounding techniques to help reconnect with yourself [40:34] Ways to reconnect with your emotions [46:49]  SHOW NOTES ✨ Zehra Mahoon Website Zehra Mahoon IG Unlimited Life Facebook Page Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW

    84. Second Trimester WEEK 22 and Resiliency with Psychotherapist Peg Sadie

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 56:04


    Belly 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 make a safe space for your children [26:57] Balancing kid's emotions with public opinions [29:39] Defining resiliency and its relationship to our health [32:55] Cultivating ways to strengthen your resilience threshold [49:50] RESOURCES: The Conscious Parent, by Dr. Shefali Tsabary The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle Atomic Habits, by James Clear SHOW NOTES: Peg Sadie Website The Calm Mom Starter Kit Peg Sadie 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    83. Second Trimester WEEK 21 and Disordered Eating with Kathryn Gantt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 69:54


    Irregular 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 eating disorder developing or re-emerging [25:14] Finding trust in our bodies [33:10] The difference between disordered eating and eating disorder [39:47] Creating open and non-judgemental food spaces for children [47:30] Accepting where you are with body acceptance [1:06:09] SHOW NOTES: Kathryn Gantt Website Kathryn Gantt Email: GanttNutrition@gmail.com Kathryn Gantt 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    82. Second Trimester WEEK 20 and Women's Health with Karin Ashley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 62:28


    Anatomy 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. 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, an 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 infertility and subfertility [32:16] Advice for partners who are supporting the pregnant person [33:24] Advocacy within the medical field and women's health [45:13] Karin's experience of postpartum mental health as a mother of six [50:34] Expressing big feelings with toddlers and newborns [58:28] RESOURCES: American Pregnancy Association – Meconium Natural Health After Birth, by Aviva Jill Romm The Postnatal Depletion Cure, by Oscar Serrallach SHOW NOTES: KarinAshleyNP.com/weekbyweek Karin Ashley 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    81. Second Trimester WEEK 19 and Artistic Freedom with M.M. DeVoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 58:22


    Big 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 diverse community of parents to lean on and learn from [33:09]  The weight of the “perfect mom” archetype [36:15] Valuing the balance between career vs. family [47:48] SHOW NOTES: mmdevoe.com  mmdevoe.substack.com  mmdevoe.medium.com mmdevoeTwitter 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    80. Second Trimester WEEK 18 and Fertility Support with Dr. Jane Levesque

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 58:02


    Spinabiphada, 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 vulnerability” to ask for help and support [25:29] Jane's fertility journey through her traumatic labor experience and miscarriage [33:00] Mental and physical healing and what Dr. Jane discovered through her recovery [39:11] How “mental flexibility” can be used to prepare for labor [47:37] SHOW NOTES: Dr. Jane Levesque Facebook Dr. Jane Levesque IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Dr. Jane's Free Natural Fertility Support Group 5 Things You Can Start Doing Today To Optimize Your Fertility Dr. Jane's Fertility 101 program 1:1 discovery call with Dr. Jane 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    79. Second Trimester WEEK 17 and Eating Disorders with Rebecca Stevens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 72:05


    Vernix 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 people healing from eating disorders [40:27] Fear of projecting disordered eating onto children [51:30] How sex changes after children [1:01:27] Advice to make sure both children are getting attention [1:08:00] SHOW NOTES: Rebecca Stevens IG Rebecca Stevens TikTok LifeAfterBirthLA Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Individual Therapy Eating Disorders: The Shadow Over Pregnancy 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    78. Second Trimester WEEK 16 and Pediatrics with Dr. Emeka Obidi

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 63:47


    Big 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 for newborns [37:08] Destigmatizing formula vs. breast feeding [45:53] Things to prepare to make the most our of your prediatric visit [55:01] SHOW NOTES: Dr. Emeka Obidi Facebook Dr. Emeka Obidi IG Newborn Prep Academy  Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: How To Choose The Right Pediatrician Confident Mom Resource Guide 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures  

    77. Second Trimester WEEK 15 and Relationship Healing with Doula Elle Moran

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 55:58


    Varicose 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 details of week 15 of pregnancy, including stats on the baby, increased fighting, and Celeste's worsening pregnancy brain. 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 how to avoid bad tearing [50:25] SHOW NOTES: Estrella Luna Doula Website 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    76. Neurodiversity, Co-Regulation, Mental Health and Children with Dr. Kristen Eccleston

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 67:24


    QTIP. 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. SHOW NOTES: The NeuroDiverse Teacher Kristen Eccleston 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    75. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 3: Weeks 9-13

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 39:07


    NIPT 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] Pregnancy Stats - placenta development, back pain, varicose veins [10:44] Celeste's Pregnancy - ultrasound appointment, genetic testing, irregular heartbeats [14:17] How big is the placenta at birth? [16:01]   WEEK 11: Baby Stats - from embryo to fetus, baby's head is half its weight [16:22] Pregnancy Stats - faster growing hair and nails, constipation and gas, relaxin hormone [17:09] Celeste's Pregnancy - head rush, fainted, NT testing, gender reveal [18:23] What skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy? [22:26]   WEEK 12: Baby Stats - third month of pregnancy, more developed profile, white blood cells [23:45] Pregnancy Stats - grapefruit uterus, dizziness, increased libido [24:44] Celeste's Pregnancy - round ligament pain, starting to show [27:47] When should you tell people you're pregnant? [29:18]   WEEK 13: Baby Stats - functioning organs and nerves, bones forming skeleton, transparent skin, unique fingerprints [32:24] Pregnancy Stats - morning sickness subsides, hungrier appetite, increased vaginal discharge [34:23] Celeste's Pregnancy - baby name talk, vivid dreams, food cravings [35:30] What are the most popular names of 2021? [37:03]   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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    74. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 2: Weeks 5-8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 39:18


    HCG 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:      [2:07]  Baby Stats - baby size, embryo formation, baby develops first major organs      [5:25]  Pregnancy Stats - early pregnancy symptoms      [7:08]  PSA: disordered eating & pregnancy weight gain      [9:32]  Celeste's Pregnancy - heightened smells, sore nipples, first prenatal appointment      [14:15] When to go to your first prenatal appt.?   WEEK 6:      [14:51] Baby Stats - sweet pea size, rapid growth, organs starting to form, blood begins to circulate      [16:00] Pregnancy Stats - weight changes, darkening areolas, testing blood type      [18:31] Celeste's Pregnancy - blood clot, subchorionic hematoma, baby's first heartbeat   WEEK 7:      [22:24] Baby Stats - doubled in size, retinas forming, baby's brain has 2 hemispheres      [25:05] Pregnancy Stats - heavy exhaustion, mucus plug beginning to form      [26:36] Celeste's Pregnancy - bleeding, ultrasound, heard heartbeat for first time      [29:32] When does morning sickness peak?   WEEK 8:      [32:24] Baby Stats - major limbs and organs are beginning to form, baby's rapid heartbeat, amniotic fluid increases      [33:36] Pregnancy Stats - blood volume increases, vivid dreams, pregnancy symptoms      [34:49] Celeste's Pregnancy - increased discharge, pelvic rest, mom guilt      [37:28] When do you start to show?   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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    73. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 1: Weeks 1-4

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 45:08


    New 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 discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    72. Postpartum OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Seeking Help with Jenna Overbaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 54:11


    Traumatic 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    71. Reproductive Rights, Abortion and Advocacy with Kelsey Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 54:42


    Roe v. Wade, Osteogenesis imperfecta, EMDR therapy. 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    70. Social Boundaries, Friendships and Trust with Jessica Speer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 62:16


    Consent, 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: 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    69. Postpartum Depression and Healing, Social Justice, and Kids with Special Needs and Abilities with Kira Fieldstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 54:21


    Singing, 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    68. Blended Families, Setting Boundaries and Healthy Communication with Amy Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 56:07


    Boundaries, 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    67. Ectopic Pregnancies, Reproductive Rights and Returning to Work with Breanna Lang

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 44:07


    Water 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 show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    66. Widowed Parenting, Conversations with Children, Grief and Community with Jenny Lisk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 55:20


    Grief 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    65. Queer Family Planning, IVF and Breastfeeding Guilt with Jaimie Kelton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 49:26


    Sperm 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 Ovaries Could Talk Book If These Ovaries Could Talk 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    64. Ectopic Pregnancy, Embracing Sex and Vagina Stories with Karin Freeland

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 42:54


    Perimenopause, 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: Alliance For Period Supplies Everytown Moms Demand Action Go Fund Me: Uvalde, Texas Relief 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    63. Foster Parenting, Adoption and Asking for Help with Frank Caeti

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 48:07


    Family 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    62. Shame Shoulds and Generational Trauma with Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 53:58


    Place 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 Wellness TikTok Mighty Mama Wellness Website 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    61. Navigating Change with Children

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 15:33


    Listening, 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 Helping Children Deal With Change and Stress An Age-by-Age Guide to Moving With Kids 5 ways to help your toddler manage change—minus the tantrum 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    60. Modeling Self-Care, Postpartum Planning and Mental Health with Author Catherine O'Brien

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 48:41


    Scheduling 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 Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Postpartum Support International 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    59. Breast Feeding, Milk Production, Engorgement and Mastitis with Lactation Consultants Kathy Thomas and Monica Bird

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 45:02


    Plugged 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    58. Fertility Journey the Financial and the Emotional with Kristen Murray and Katie Krentz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 54:16


    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.com Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Sperm Donor Site Acupuncturist - Linda Fields Yoga Instructor / Doula - Keya Mommy and Me 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    57. IVF, Genetic Testing and Staying Present with Doctor Maura Jacobi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 53:49


    Anatomy 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 NOTES: Maura Jacobi email: mauracjacobi@gmail.com Maura Jacobi 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    56. Trying to Conceive, Fostering Creativity and Curiosity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 16:50


    Creative 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    55. Sexual Desire, Spontaneity and Navigating Conflict with Psychotherapist Jason Lee Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 57:51


    Exploding. 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 Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Esther Perel Website & Podcasts The Ted Radio Hour - Esther Perel: Building Resilient Relationships ‘Atlas of the Heart' Book by Brené Brown ‘The Gift of Therapy' Book by Irvin Yalom 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    54. Success, Strength and Thoughtful Parenting with Author Darcy Luoma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 46:58


    Pause, 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: Darcy Luoma's Website ‘Thoughtfully Fit' Book by Darcy Luoma Darcy Luoma IG Darcy Luoma Twitter 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    53. Birth Story Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie Strauss

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 57:25


    Relaxin 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. Sophie Strauss IG Sophie Strauss YouTube Sophie Strauss Spotify 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    52. Egg Freezing Clinical and Emotional Journey with Anna Reichert

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 60:30


    Fertility 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    51. Genetic and Generational Questions, Deciding on Parenthood with Danice Cabanela

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 48:27


    Reparenting, 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    50. Epidurals and C-Sections with Obstetric Anesthesiologist Tammy Euliano

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 56:27


    Wet 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 Profile Tammy's Books - Amazon 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    49. Trying to Conceive, Tracking Cycles and Trusting Your Body with Isabella Busa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 16:16


    Pregnancy 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    48. Living in the Moment, Fitness Habits and Overcoming What-Ifs with Pamela Hobby

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 52:41


    Time 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" My Doctor's Meds Website My Doctor's Meds Facebook My Doctor's Meds Twitter My Doctor's Meds IG My Doctor's Meds YouTube Pamela Marie Hobby 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    47. Postpartum Health, Eating, and Slowing Down with Connie Castanzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 47:47


    Body 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 be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    46. Sensuality, Sexuality and Pleasure with Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 55:38


    Pole 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 and MMW's 1st birthday!) Mighty Mama Wellness is offering a free trial of the Village Membership with code FLIRTY30. Beyond that, listeners can snag 15% off monthly payments of any tier of membership with code WEEKBYWEEK  Membership comes with: Weekly yoga/meditation/guided imagery Monthly Village Forums to connect with members, learn, grow, and set intentions Monthly Workshops Mighty Mama swag (journal, tank top, stickers, and a love note) 5 hours a month of YOU time to recommit to your vision of motherhood/LIFE with a powerful community⁠ Access to our upcoming Own Your Magic Retreat in Costa Rica 3/2-3/6! (only 1 spot left) 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    45. Loneliness, Grief of Missed Moments and Celebrating Personal Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 21:05


    Unwitnessed, 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    44. Parenting New Year's Resolutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 14:26


    New 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 on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

    43. Physiological Changes to Your Brain and Hormones

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 21:15


    Mommy 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/mommy-brain-science.html?searchResultPosition=2 https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/01/what-happens-to-a-womans-brain-when-she-becomes-a-mother/384179/ 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2021 Gumption Pictures

    42. Ovulation, Sister Talk and Sex-Ed with Isabella Busa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 18:26


    Implantation, 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,implantation%20is%20another%20crucial%20hurdle 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 YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2021 Gumption Pictures

    41. Postpartum Changes and Realities Bleeding, Body, Breastfeeding, Hair, Sleep and Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 17:34


    Big 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 Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2021 Gumption Pictures

    40. Creating Space for Self and Learning From Your Child with Laura Holway

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 49:04


    Grieving 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: 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2021 Gumption Pictures

    39. Trusting Intuition Choices, Dating and Children with Sonja Ecklund

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 42:11


    Validating 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 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 at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2021 Gumption Pictures

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