Week By Week
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.
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95. Fun Sized Minisode: Communicating Wants
08/28/2024
95. Fun Sized Minisode: Communicating Wants
SHOW NOTES ✨ Wants, needs, and laundry....oh my! In this fun, small-sized episode, host Celeste Busa, and her husband Dave Hill, get philisophical in this post-therapy discussion. Queen of revenge bedtime [1:47] Decompression versus bedtime [2:47] Checking off the adult list [5:00] Prioritizing wants over responsibility [7:52] Wants as a parent and individual [9:56] Letting go of selfish guilt for your wants [10:43] Communicating wants with partner [14:45] Keeping empathy with wants [15:53] Maintaing personal choice around others [17:05] Starting with small conversations [18:44] Understanding partner history [19:12] Wanting time to play with partner [21:00] Picking a selfish want [22:02] Honoring wants within parenting [24:00] We appreciate you stopping by, and we have LOTS more to come, so stay tuned, every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcast! THE SHOW 🎙️ Leave a rate and review on , , or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community! Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast or our personal accounts for more related family content: Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at Contact us at [email protected] © 2022 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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94. Postpartum Anxiety, Letting Go of Breastfeeding, and Parenting a Toddler with Lizz Adams
08/21/2024
94. Postpartum Anxiety, Letting Go of Breastfeeding, and Parenting a Toddler with Lizz Adams
Breastfreeding expectations, philosophy on sharing with others, seeing ourselves in our children and much, much more!! Actress, comedian, writer, and returning guest, Lizz Adams, shares an engaging and insightful conversation with Celeste surrounding: What to tell yourself in the 3rd trimester, post-birth [15:40] Discovering and tackling postpartum anxiety [16:22] Letting go of expectations of motherhood [20:32] Importance of girl time and supportive friends [24:18] Societal pressure to breastfeed [27:39] Being the "perfect parent" [29:30] Breaking generational trauma cycles in parenting tactics [31:44] ADHD and intense emotions [35:35] Teaching children emotional fluidity [38:06] Parenting experts influencing parenting habits [41:50] Sharing philosophy with children [44:01] Growing oneself after becoming a parent [47:20] Shifting priorities and finding identity [51:44] The joys of parenting [55:23] Book recommendations and their impact [58:26] We appreciate you stopping by, and we have LOTS more to come, so stay tuned, every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcast! SHOW NOTES ✨ The conversation is a throwback with one of our previous guests! Check out more about Lizz and her story and helpful resources by veiwing the below links: BOOK: BOOK: BOOK: Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting! THE SHOW 🎙️ Leave a rate and review on , , or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community! Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast or our personal accounts for more related family content: Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at Contact us at [email protected] © 2024 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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93. Wet taps, Finding Humor, and Building Community with Sarah Bosignore
07/31/2024
93. Wet taps, Finding Humor, and Building Community with Sarah Bosignore
Epidural wet tap, finding humor and play in parenting, building a supportive mom community and much, much more!! Actress, writer and improviser, Sarah Bonsignore, chats with Celeste in a fun and humourous surrounding: 2:00 - benifits of being occupied 3:46 - multitudes of motherhood 6:18 - navigating self with child independence 13:19 - growing up with a therapist mother 16:51 - balancing instrinsic validation with appreciation 21:24 - approaching other mother's feedback within pregnancy and parenting 24:29 - undertalked about realities of breastfeeding 28:55 - tips for creating mom friends 34:37 - long labor birth story 42:36 - finding safety post birth 49:43 - expressing anger and personal grief 57:18 - telling tough stories to children 58:37 - finding humor and play 1:00:38 - "this is a season" mantra We appreciate you stopping by, and we have LOTS more to come, so stay tuned, every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcast! SHOW NOTES ✨ The conversation definitely flows between these two! Check out more about Sarah and her story and meaningful projects using the below links: Check out Sarah's work at: Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting! THE SHOW 🎙️ Leave a rate and review on , , or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community! Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast or our personal accounts for more related family content: Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at Contact us at [email protected] © 2024 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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92. Navigating Identity after Motherhood with Alison Whitney
07/24/2024
92. Navigating Identity after Motherhood with Alison Whitney
Navigating depression during pregnancy and postpartum, feeling your identity evolve, staying connected to oneself, delivering with COVID, and much, much more!! Actress, comedian, writer and producer, Alison Whitney, chats with Celeste in a lively conversation around: 2:52 - 1st pregnancy and recognizing depression 7:30 - identity crisis within pregnancy 11:37 - sharing postpartum through support network 13:28 - healing through writing personal stories 16:47 - safety within your body & not blaming yourself 19:09 - meeting people where they are 21:22 - showing up for yourself 25:21 - giving yourself grace and "both and" 28:00 - presence & acceptance 33:40 - depression within pregnancy / loss of control and identify self 37:16 - being kind you yourself 39:35 - having mom friends 43:20 - combating the "shame nucleus" 44:51 - COVID birth story 54:39 - 80s power ballad We appreciate you stopping by, and we have LOTS more to come, so stay tuned, every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcast! SHOW NOTES ✨ The conversation definitely flows between these two! Check out more about Alison and her story and meaningful projects using the below links: Check out Alison's work at: Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting! THE SHOW 🎙️ Leave a rate and review on , , or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community! Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast or our personal accounts for more related family content: Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at Contact us at [email protected] © 2024 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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91. Presence, Grief and Telling Your Story with MK Hurlbutt
07/18/2024
91. Presence, Grief and Telling Your Story with MK Hurlbutt
Disenfranchised grief, postpartum after pregnancy loss, honoring the healing journey....and so much more!! Registered associate marital and family therapist, MK Hurlbutt, discusses with Celeste in an honest conversation around: Experience with pegnancy & pregnancy loss [10:52] Healing through telling stories [15:42] Giving grief space to breath [18:37] Sharing in grief & loss with others [22:28] Emotional freedom teechnique [24:40] Loss of identity for loss postpartum [28:12] Linking grief with identity [32:23] Chinese parable for presence [35:15] This episode does contain a conversation about pregnancy loss, so if that type of story feels uncomfortable to you today, honor where you are an we will see you next week! We appreciate you stopping by, and we have LOTS more to come, so stay tuned, every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcast! SHOW NOTES ✨ We are SO excited to be releasing this episode! Big fans of MK over here!! Show her some love by checking out her links below: And of course, the trilogy of Celeste's fav reads: Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting! THE SHOW 🎙️ Leave a rate and review on , , or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community! Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast or our personal accounts for more related family content: Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at Contact us at [email protected] © 2024 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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90. Welcome Back & Birth Story
07/10/2024
90. Welcome Back & Birth Story
SHOW NOTES ✨ Hello Hello! And welcome back! We are excited to officially kick-off our full-length episodes again! It's been a minute! In this episode, we dive into what is feels like to be recording again, the process of learning how to tell complex stories, and how a conversation from an unreleased podcast episode helped ground Celeste during the birth of her second. This episode does contain a conversation about an emergency delivery, so if that type of story feels uncomfortable to you today, honor where you are an we will see you next week! We appreciate you stopping by, and we have LOTS more to come, so stay tuned, every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcast! Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting! THE SHOW 🎙️ Leave a rate and review on , , or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community! Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast or our personal accounts for more related family content: Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at Contact us at [email protected] © 2022 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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89. Fun Sized Minisode: Hello Hello!
07/03/2024
89. Fun Sized Minisode: Hello Hello!
SHOW NOTES ✨ We are BACK! Well... almost! In this fun, bite-sized episode, host Celeste Busa, and her husband Dave Hill, are thrilled to be back with more episodes of WEEK BY WEEK. This episode serves as the ice-breaker to what's coming next. Join us as we delve into their parenting highs and lows of the week, plus a little snot, slapstixk comedy, and laughing with (or at) your partner. Plus, hints at what's coming next as we prepare for the first full-length episode returning next week! Tune in on Wednesday for more of Celeste & Dave as they kick-off a BRAND. NEW. SEASON. THE SHOW 🎙️ Leave a rate and review on , , or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community! Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast or our personal accounts for more related family content: Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at Contact us at [email protected] © 2022 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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88. Endometriosis, Holistic Health and Children in the Kitchen with Laura Ibragimova
11/15/2022
88. Endometriosis, Holistic Health and Children in the Kitchen with Laura Ibragimova
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 ✨ THE SHOW 🎙️ Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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87. Second Trimester WEEK 25 and Empowering Birth with Doula Kaitlin McGreyes
11/08/2022
87. Second Trimester WEEK 25 and Empowering Birth with Doula Kaitlin McGreyes
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 ✨ THE SHOW 🎙️ Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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86. Second Trimester WEEK 24 Mother Stereotypes and Family Communication with Dr. Rachel Davidson
11/01/2022
86. Second Trimester WEEK 24 Mother Stereotypes and Family Communication with Dr. Rachel Davidson
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 ✨ THE SHOW 🎙️ Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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85. Second Trimester WEEK 23 and Law of Attraction with Author Zehra Mahoon
10/25/2022
85. Second Trimester WEEK 23 and Law of Attraction with Author Zehra Mahoon
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 ✨ THE SHOW 🎙️ Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛
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84. Second Trimester WEEK 22 and Resiliency with Psychotherapist Peg Sadie
10/18/2022
84. Second Trimester WEEK 22 and Resiliency with Psychotherapist Peg Sadie
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: , by Dr. Shefali Tsabary , by Eckhart Tolle , by James Clear SHOW NOTES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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83. Second Trimester WEEK 21 and Disordered Eating with Registered Dietitian Kathryn Gantt
10/11/2022
83. Second Trimester WEEK 21 and Disordered Eating with Registered Dietitian Kathryn Gantt
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 Email: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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82. Second Trimester WEEK 20 and Women’s Health with Karin Ashley
10/04/2022
82. Second Trimester WEEK 20 and Women’s Health with Karin Ashley
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: by Aviva Jill Romm by Oscar Serrallach SHOW NOTES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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81. Second Trimester WEEK 19 and Artistic Freedom with M.M. DeVoe
09/27/2022
81. Second Trimester WEEK 19 and Artistic Freedom with M.M. DeVoe
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: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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80. Second Trimester WEEK 18 and Fertility Support with Dr. Jane Levesque
09/20/2022
80. Second Trimester WEEK 18 and Fertility Support with Dr. Jane Levesque
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: RESOURCES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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79. Second Trimester WEEK 17 and Eating Disorders with Rebecca Stevens
09/13/2022
79. Second Trimester WEEK 17 and Eating Disorders with Rebecca Stevens
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: RESOURCES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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78. Second Trimester WEEK 16 and Pediatrics with Dr. Emeka Obidi
09/06/2022
78. Second Trimester WEEK 16 and Pediatrics with Dr. Emeka Obidi
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: RESOURCES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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77. Second Trimester WEEK 15 and Relationship Healing with Doula Elle Moran
08/30/2022
77. Second Trimester WEEK 15 and Relationship Healing with Doula Elle Moran
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 week 15 of their pregnancy, including stats on the baby, increased fighting, and Celeste’s worsening pregnancy brain [1:01]. Full spectrum doula and mother, Elle Moran, joins Celeste in a conversation on: Different types of doula positions and their roles for service / education [13:05] Ways to better support moms during labor [18:40] Her experience having hyperemesis gravidarum [30:16] How she coped through her traumatic pregnancy [33:00] Healing from her previous tumultuous relationship dynamic [46:22] Her advice on how to avoid bad tearing [50:25] SHOW NOTES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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76. Second Trimester WEEK 14 and Neurodiversity with Dr. Kristen Eccleston
08/23/2022
76. Second Trimester WEEK 14 and Neurodiversity with Dr. Kristen Eccleston
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 SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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75. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 3: Weeks 9-13
08/16/2022
75. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 3: Weeks 9-13
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: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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74. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 2: Weeks 5-8
08/09/2022
74. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 2: Weeks 5-8
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: Baby Stats - baby size, embryo formation, baby develops first major organs [2:07] Pregnancy Stats - early pregnancy symptoms [5:25] PSA: disordered eating & pregnancy weight gain [7:08] Celeste's Pregnancy - heightened smells, sore nipples, first prenatal appointment [9:32] When to go to your first prenatal appt.? [14:15] WEEK 6: Baby Stats - sweet pea size, rapid growth, organs starting to form, blood begins to circulate [14:51] Pregnancy Stats - weight changes, darkening areolas, testing blood type [16:00] Celeste's Pregnancy - blood clot, subchorionic hematoma, baby's first heartbeat [18:31] WEEK 7: Baby Stats - doubled in size, retinas forming, baby’s brain has 2 hemispheres [22:24] Pregnancy Stats - heavy exhaustion, mucus plug beginning to form [25:05] Celeste's Pregnancy - bleeding, ultrasound, heard heartbeat for the first time [26:36] When does morning sickness peak? [29:32] WEEK 8: Baby Stats - major limbs and organs are beginning to form, baby’s rapid heartbeat, amniotic fluid increases [32:24] Pregnancy Stats - blood volume increases, vivid dreams, pregnancy symptoms [33:36] Celeste’s Pregnancy - increased discharge, pelvic rest, mom guilt [34:49] When do you start to show? [37:28] SHOW NOTES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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73. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 1: Weeks 1-4
08/02/2022
73. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 1: Weeks 1-4
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: SHOW NOTES: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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72. Postpartum OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Seeking Help with Jenna Overbaugh
07/26/2022
72. Postpartum OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Seeking Help with Jenna Overbaugh
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: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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71. Reproductive Rights, Abortion and Advocacy with Kelsey Walker
07/19/2022
71. Reproductive Rights, Abortion and Advocacy with Kelsey Walker
Roe v. Wade, Osteogenesis imperfecta, EMDR therapy. Gain insights into how one woman used her community support to help advocate her reproductive rights. Dave returns to chat with Celeste about staying connected with your partner, including shower meetings, holding hands, and good TV. Advocate Kelsey Walker joins Celeste in an emotional conversation sharing her experience with abortion, advocating for reproductive rights at the Supreme Court, and detailing how her non-profit supports people through abortions, miscarriage and pregnancy loss. THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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70. Social Boundaries, Friendships and Trust with Jessica Speer
07/12/2022
70. Social Boundaries, Friendships and Trust with Jessica Speer
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. THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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69. Postpartum Depression and Healing, Social Justice, and Kids with Special Needs and Abilities with Kira Fieldstrom
07/05/2022
69. Postpartum Depression and Healing, Social Justice, and Kids with Special Needs and Abilities with Kira Fieldstrom
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: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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68. Blended Families, Setting Boundaries and Healthy Communication with Amy Stone
06/28/2022
68. Blended Families, Setting Boundaries and Healthy Communication with Amy Stone
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: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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67. Ectopic Pregnancies, Reproductive Rights and Returning to Work with Breanna Lang
06/21/2022
67. Ectopic Pregnancies, Reproductive Rights and Returning to Work with Breanna Lang
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: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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66. Widowed Parenting, Conversations with Children, Grief and Community with Jenny Lisk
06/14/2022
66. Widowed Parenting, Conversations with Children, Grief and Community with Jenny Lisk
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: THE SHOW: Please . It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on , @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on Browse our blog at You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022
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