Week By Week: Recent Episodes
Celeste Busa
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.
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
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Dave Hill IG
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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
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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.
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Dr. Rachel Davidson, Hanover College
Celeste Busa IG
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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
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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
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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 🎙️
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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
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The Calm Mom Starter Kit
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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
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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. 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 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
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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
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mmdevoeTwitter
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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
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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:
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LifeAfterBirthLA
Celeste Busa IG
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RESOURCES:
Individual Therapy
Eating Disorders: The Shadow Over Pregnancy
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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
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Newborn Prep Academy
Celeste Busa IG
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RESOURCES:
How To Choose The Right Pediatrician
Confident Mom Resource Guide
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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
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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
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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.
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The NeuroDiverse Teacher
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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.
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The NeuroDiverse Teacher
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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:
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Dave Hill IG
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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:
[22:24] 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?
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Pregnancy reveal, second child, cycle tracking. Discover 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 the happy reveal, how another bleeding scare triggered PTSD, and the science behind pregnancy tests and tracking hormones.
RESOURCES:
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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.
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‘All The Hard Things’ Podcast
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Future Widow Book
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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
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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
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RESOURCES:
Alliance For Period Supplies
Everytown
Moms Demand Action
Go Fund Me: Uvalde, Texas Relief
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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Happy With Baby Website
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Postpartum Support International
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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:
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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.
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RESOURCES:
Sperm Donor Site
Acupuncturist - Linda Fields
Yoga Instructor / Doula - Keya
Mommy and Me
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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:
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‘Thoughtfully Fit’ Book by Darcy Luoma
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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"
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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.
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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.
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Mighty Mama Wellness IG
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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.
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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.
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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/
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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
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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.
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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.
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Laura Holway’s Website
Grow From Center Podcast
The Makings Newsletter
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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.
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Sonja Ecklund - Etsy Shop
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Relationship 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.
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Jason Lee Garrett IG
Jason’s Work Email: JLGPsychotherapy@gmail.com
LighthouseLGBT Website
Celeste Busa IG
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RESOURCES:
The Gender Creative Child
Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity
Beyond the Gender Binary
Janina Fisher Books / Resources
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Internal Self-Alienation
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Hashimoto'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.
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SHE Talks Health Website
SHE Talks Health Podcast
SHE Talks Health IG
Celeste Busa IG
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Emotional 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.
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Montessori 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.
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Co-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.
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Mindfulness, 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.
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Beautiful 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.
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Realizations, 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.
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Postpartum 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.
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First 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.
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Meditative 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.
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Family 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.
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Fighting 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’.
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RESOURCES:
Article: ‘The strange and lonely transformation of first-time mothers in the pandemic’
e004: Vivid Dreams, Developmental Test and Amy Click - Week 16
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Dad 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!
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The 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!
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Dilation, 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)”.
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Complications, 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.
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Celeste Busa IG
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RESOURCES:
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Induced 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.
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Babymoon, 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.
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Braxton 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.
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Warren Unfiltered
Catalog Living
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Swollen 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.
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Side 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.
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Newborn 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.
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Pregnant 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.
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Baby’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.
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Baby 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.
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Testing 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.
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Baby 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.
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Braxton 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.
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Appointment 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.
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C-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)
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BOOKS:
Twelve Hours' Sleep by Twelve Weeks Old: A Step-by-Step Plan for Baby Sleep Success - by Suzy Giordano and Lisa Abidin
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Growing 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.
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Marie Lively Twitter
Celeste Busa IG
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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 French Parenting - by Pamela Druckerman
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong -- and What You Really Need to Know - by Emily Oster
Parenting from the Inside Out - by Daniel J. Siegel and Mary Hartzell
On Becoming Baby Wise - by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam
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Sweet 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.
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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 Michael Gurian
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind - by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Parenting From the Inside Out - book by Daniel J. Siegel
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work - by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver
Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child - by John M. Gottman
And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives - by John M. Gottman and Julie L. Schwartz
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A 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.
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Celeste Busa IG
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RESOURCES:
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The Bump - Week 17
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Ninja 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.
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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)
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Skeletal 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.
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Celeste Busa IG
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RESOURCES:
What to Expect
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The Bump - Week 15
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Vulnerability, 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.
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Celeste Busa IG
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RESOURCES:
What to Expect
The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook
Ovia Health
The Bump - Week 13
The Bump - Week 14
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Pelvic 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.
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Celeste Busa IG
Dave Hill IG
RESOURCES:
What to Expect
The First-Time Mom's Pregnancy Handbook
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The Bump - Week 12
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Introducing 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.
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