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95. Fun Sized Minisode: Communicating Wants28 Aug 202400:27:04

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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!

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Leave a rate and review on iTunesSpotify, or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community!

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94. Postpartum Anxiety, Letting Go of Breastfeeding, and Parenting a Toddler with Lizz Adams21 Aug 202401:00:52

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!

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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:

Lizz Adams Twitter

Lizz Adams IG

Lizz Adams Website

BOOK: There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather

BOOK: No Bad Kids

BOOK: Good Inside

Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting!

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85. Second Trimester WEEK 23 and Law of Attraction with Author Zehra Mahoon25 Oct 202200:50:31

Nipples, baby fat, pregnancy incontinence. Learn about the linea nigra, aka the pregnancy line, and why the dark line may appear on your belly during pregnancy [6:17].

  • Celeste and Dave got a grapefruit baby during Week 23 as they share details on why babies hiccup [2:04], the scientific reason of swollen feet during pregnancy [4:59], and the joy of going on a babymoon together [8:50].

Author and manifest coach, Zehra Mahoon, joins Celeste in an informative episode on:

  • The definition and practice of the Law of Attraction [13:14]
  • The importance of benchmarking your emotions [18:55]
  • Communicating your emotional well-being within relationships [21:55]
  • Balancing positive and negative emotions [28:23]
  • Basic building blocks for emotional regulation [34:49] 
  • Grounding techniques to help reconnect with yourself [40:34]
  • Ways to reconnect with your emotions [46:49] 

SHOW NOTES ✨

Zehra Mahoon Website

Zehra Mahoon IG

Unlimited Life Facebook Page

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

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84. Second Trimester WEEK 22 and Resiliency with Psychotherapist Peg Sadie18 Oct 202200:56:04

Belly button, blood pressure, bigger bump. Discover how identifying automatic negative thoughts (ANTs) can accompany self-reflection to help you with postpartum depression [45:50].

  • Celeste and Dave get goofy talking about their coconut baby boy during Week 22 of pregnancy, and share details including how baby’s hair and eyebrows are now visible [1:21], how relaxin hormone may cause increased foot size [6:49], and the reason why doctors monitor blood pressure [8:29].

Psychotherapist and resilience coach, Peg Sadie, joins Celeste in an enlightening episode on:

  • Using kindness and curiosity to identify triggers [16:14]
  • Positive and conscious parenting [22:02]
  • Bearing discomfort as a parent to make a safe space for your children [26:57]
  • Balancing kid's emotions with public opinions [29:39]
  • Defining resiliency and its relationship to our health [32:55]
  • Cultivating ways to strengthen your resilience threshold [49:50]

RESOURCES:

The Conscious Parent, by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle

Atomic Habits, by James Clear

SHOW NOTES:

Peg Sadie Website

The Calm Mom Starter Kit

Peg Sadie IG

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

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83. Second Trimester WEEK 21 and Disordered Eating with Registered Dietitian Kathryn Gantt11 Oct 202201:09:54

Irregular contractions, belly button measurements, peeing after sex. Hear five common questions asked about Braxton Hicks contractions, including what time of day they appear most active and how they feel compared to labor contractions [3:36]. 

  • Celeste and Dave discuss all the details surrounding Week 21 of their pregnancy with their carrot baby boy [00:40]. This week’s updates cover leaky boobs caused by full milk ducts [9:47], body acceptance and stretch marks [10:28], and UTI prevention [12:02].

Registered Dietician and Nutrition Coach, Kathryn Gantt, returns to join Celeste in a vulnerable conversation surrounding:

  • Internal grounding strategies when being triggered [23:08]
  • Signs of an eating disorder developing or re-emerging [25:14]
  • Finding trust in our bodies [33:10]
  • The difference between disordered eating and eating disorder [39:47]
  • Creating open and non-judgemental food spaces for children [47:30]
  • Accepting where you are with body acceptance [1:06:09]

SHOW NOTES:

Kathryn Gantt Website

Kathryn Gantt Email: GanttNutrition@gmail.com

Kathryn Gantt IG

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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82. Second Trimester WEEK 20 and Women’s Health with Karin Ashley04 Oct 202201:02:28

Anatomy scan. Amniotic fluid. Fluttering. Learn how drinking lots of liquids before your anatomy scan can lead to a better, clearer reading [16:33].

Celeste and Dave celebrate being halfway through their pregnancy with their sweet banana baby as they share updates for Week 20. 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

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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81. Second Trimester WEEK 19 and Artistic Freedom with M.M. DeVoe27 Sep 202200:58:22

Big bump, pregnancy pillow, hair growth. Explore the communication that comes along with feeling the baby kick [11:42].

Celeste and Dave share all the details of their mango baby as they head into Week 19 of their second pregnancy. In their weekly updates, they discuss the importance of the vernix caseosa, the urge to pee when sneezing, and some extra saucy pregnancy cravings [3:08].

Writer and Non-profit owner, M.M. DeVoe, joins Celeste in a lively discussion on: 

  • Finding time as a parent to sit down and write [18:17]
  • How being a parent can influence personal creativity [27:43]
  • Having a diverse community of parents to lean on and learn from [33:09] 
  • The weight of the “perfect mom” archetype [36:15]
  • Valuing the balance between career vs. family [47:48]

SHOW NOTES:

mmdevoe.com 

mmdevoe.substack.com 

mmdevoe.medium.com

mmdevoeTwitter

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

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80. Second Trimester WEEK 18 and Fertility Support with Dr. Jane Levesque20 Sep 202200:58:02

Spinabiphada, lanugo, hiccups. Dive into all the details of “the quickening” and what to expect from feeling baby’s first movements [4:15]. 

Celeste and Dave discuss all the statistics of their sweet potato baby as they continue their pregnancy journey in Week 18. They share their results of the California second pregnancy screening, how the baby can now hear music in the womb, and the purpose of lanugo and how it helps protect the baby during development [1:11].

Naturopathic Doctor Jane Levesque joins Celeste in an insightful conversation on: 

  • Empowerment within the pregnancy and fertility journey [17:26]
  • Using “assertive vulnerability” to ask for help and support [25:29]
  • Jane’s fertility journey through her traumatic labor experience and miscarriage [33:00]
  • Mental and physical healing and what Dr. Jane discovered through her recovery [39:11]
  • How “mental flexibility” can be used to prepare for labor [47:37]

SHOW NOTES:

Dr. Jane Levesque Facebook

Dr. Jane Levesque IG

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

RESOURCES:

Dr. Jane’s Free Natural Fertility Support Group

5 Things You Can Start Doing Today To Optimize Your Fertility

Dr. Jane’s Fertility 101 program

1:1 discovery call with Dr. Jane

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79. Second Trimester WEEK 17 and Eating Disorders with Rebecca Stevens13 Sep 202201:12:05

Vernix caseosa, sciatic nerves, stretch marks. Discover ways to avoid being triggered by motherhood and pregnancy misinformation in the media [42:40]. 

Celeste and Dave share updates on their pomegranate baby as they enter Week 17 of pregnancy, and discuss how the baby’s heart rate has increased in regularity, the likelihood of an increased appetite, and the emotions that came along with discovering their baby has a velamentous cord insertion [15:00].

Pre Licensed therapist and mother of two, Rebecca Stevens, joins Celeste in an honest conversation on:

  • Rebecca’s thesis and personal history with eating disorder [24:55]
  • Pregnant people healing from eating disorders [40:27]
  • Fear of projecting disordered eating onto children [51:30]
  • How sex changes after children [1:01:27]
  • Advice to make sure both children are getting attention [1:08:00]

SHOW NOTES:

Rebecca Stevens IG

Rebecca Stevens TikTok

LifeAfterBirthLA

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

RESOURCES:

Individual Therapy

Eating Disorders: The Shadow Over Pregnancy

THE SHOW:

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78. Second Trimester WEEK 16 and Pediatrics with Dr. Emeka Obidi06 Sep 202201:03:47

Big boobs, cystic acne, Momtra. Learn about what the second trimester bloodwork scans for, and what each conditions means to the baby.

  • Celeste and Dave cover all the details of Week 16 in their second pregnancy, including their latest ultrasound appointment, pregnancy glow, and how the baby begins to hear inside the womb [1:10].

Pediatrician and father, Dr. Emeka Obidi, chats with Celeste in an informative discussion on:

  • Good questions to ask when looking for a pediatrician [16:02]
  • How parents can best prepare for a baby’s arrival [21:05]
  • 3 common abnormal signs that are normal for babies [32:50]
  • Safest sleep environment for newborns [37:08]
  • Destigmatizing formula vs. breast feeding [45:53]
  • Things to prepare to make the most our of your prediatric visit [55:01]

SHOW NOTES:

Dr. Emeka Obidi Facebook

Dr. Emeka Obidi IG

Newborn Prep Academy 

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

RESOURCES:

How To Choose The Right Pediatrician

Confident Mom Resource Guide

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77. Second Trimester WEEK 15 and Relationship Healing with Doula Elle Moran30 Aug 202200:55:58

Varicose veins, sensitive teeth, increased libido. Hear about the different types of doulas and each of the three pillars of doula support.

  • Celeste and Dave discuss 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:

Estrella Luna Doula Website

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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76. Second Trimester WEEK 14 and Neurodiversity with Dr. Kristen Eccleston23 Aug 202201:07:24

QTIP. Trophy Culture. Round ligament pain. Discover the impact of social-emotional learning within school settings. Celeste and Dave discuss Week 14 of pregnancy, including increased appetite, a craving for hot sauce, developing facial muscles, and checking in on emotions involving disordered eating. Doctor and Education Consultant, Kristen Eccleston, joins Celeste in an insightful conversation exploring the signs children might show they need mental health help and support, the behavioral difference between internalizing and externalizing students, and ways to support moms through maternal and postpartum emotions.

Trigger Warning: There are brief mentions of suicide awareness during the interview.

SHOW NOTES:

The NeuroDiverse Teacher

Kristen Eccleston IG

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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93. Wet taps, Finding Humor, and Building Community with Sarah Bosignore31 Jul 202401:07:46

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!

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The conversation definitely flows between these two! Check out more about Sarah and her story and meaningful projects using the below links:

Sarah IG

Check out Sarah's work at: IMDb

Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting!

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Leave a rate and review on iTunesSpotify, or even just word of mouth! It helps the show grow and be discovered, and we LOVE our community!

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75. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 3: Weeks 9-1316 Aug 202200:39:07

NIPT test, progesterone, vaginal discharge. Celeste and Dave dive into their ongoing experience of being pregnant with their second child, recounting their emotions and factual discoveries along the way as they face weeks 9-13, the end of the first trimester.

 

WEEK 9:

Baby Stats - baby grape, baby doubles in size, facial development [2:19]

Pregnancy Stats - heartburn, higher mucus production, constantly peeing [4:32]

Celeste's Pregnancy - mentally and physically tired [7:11]

 

WEEK 10:

Baby Stats - round head, vital organs forming, toes and fingers loose webbing [8:28]

Pregnancy Stats - placenta development, back pain, varicose veins [10:44]

Celeste's Pregnancy - ultrasound appointment, genetic testing, irregular heartbeats [14:17]

How big is the placenta at birth? [16:01]

 

WEEK 11:

Baby Stats - from embryo to fetus, baby’s head is half its weight [16:22]

Pregnancy Stats - faster growing hair and nails, constipation and gas, relaxin hormone [17:09]

Celeste's Pregnancy - head rush, fainted, NT testing, gender reveal [18:23]

What skincare ingredients to avoid during pregnancy? [22:26]

 

WEEK 12:

Baby Stats - third month of pregnancy, more developed profile, white blood cells [23:45]

Pregnancy Stats - grapefruit uterus, dizziness, increased libido [24:44]

Celeste’s Pregnancy - round ligament pain, starting to show [27:47]

When should you tell people you’re pregnant? [29:18]

 

WEEK 13:

Baby Stats - functioning organs and nerves, bones forming skeleton, transparent skin, unique fingerprints [32:24]

Pregnancy Stats - morning sickness subsides, hungrier appetite, increased vaginal discharge [34:23]

Celeste’s Pregnancy - baby name talk, vivid dreams, food cravings [35:30]

What are the most popular names of 2021? [37:03]

 

SHOW NOTES:

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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74. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 2: Weeks 5-809 Aug 202200:39:18

HCG hormone, bed rest, plugged ears. Celetse and Dave share their personal insights and factual discoveries of their second pregnanacy as they discuss the details and journey of pregnancy during weeks 5-8.

 

WEEK 5:

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:

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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73. First Trimester Second Pregnancy PART 1: Weeks 1-402 Aug 202200:45:08

New pregnancy, second child, cycle tracking. Hear the pregnancy stats and emotions each week as Celeste and Dave track their next journey with their second pregnancy. Celeste and Dave share how a “spite pregnanacy test” led to a happy discovery, how another bleeding scare brought back old fears, and the science behind pregnancy tests and tracking hormones.

RESOURCES:

Due Date Calculator

SHOW NOTES:

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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72. Postpartum OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Seeking Help with Jenna Overbaugh26 Jul 202200:54:11

Traumatic delivery, genetic predisposition, trusting yourself. Discover the risk factors of OCD and how to better advocate for your mental health. Celeste presents some definitions and symptoms of OCD, and shares her own personal experience with healing. Licensed Therapist, Jenna Overbaugh, speaks to the moment she knew she had postpartum OCD, the benefits of exposure and response therapy (ERP), and signs to identify OCD in children.

SHOW NOTES:

Jenna Overbaugh IG

Jenna Overbaugh Website

‘All The Hard Things’ Podcast

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

THE SHOW:

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71. Reproductive Rights, Abortion and Advocacy with Kelsey Walker19 Jul 202200:54:42

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. 

From the Green Desk Website

Shout Your Abortion Website

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

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70. Social Boundaries, Friendships and Trust with Jessica Speer12 Jul 202201:02:16

Consent, people pleasing, friendship goals. Hear the 9 friendship tips that can be passed along to your children to help foster rewarding social interactions. Celeste shares her most recent favorite book and how to approach engaging in emotional conversations by approaching the ‘left’ and ‘right’ brain. Author Jessica Speer joins Celeste in an insightful discussion on having emotional talks with your kids at an early age, explaining trust using the ‘friendship triangle’, and how friendships evolve during the course of a lifetime. 

Jessica Speer’s Website

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

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69. Postpartum Depression and Healing, Social Justice, and Kids with Special Needs and Abilities with Kira Fieldstrom05 Jul 202200:54:21

Singing, vagus nerve, PMADS. Discover how one mother healed from her journey with postpartum depression. Host Celeste shares her most helpful tips she discovered as a new parent. Therapist Kira Fieldstrom joins Celeste in an emotional conversation surrounding receiving professional help and support postpartum, accepting the reality of parenting, and normalizing and educating others in the challenges of having kids with special needs and abilities.

SHOW NOTES:

Phoenix Mental Health Website

Kira Fieldstrom Facebook

Peanut Wipeable Changing Pad

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

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68. Blended Families, Setting Boundaries and Healthy Communication with Amy Stone28 Jun 202200:56:07

Boundaries, de-escalation, safety words. Discover ways of integrating new relationships and family members together. Celeste addresses the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, and the medical ramifications that arise from that decision. Family coach, Amy Stone, joins Celeste to talk about tools for toddlers, the importance of clarifying conversations, and using safety words for unpacking heavy discussions.

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67. Ectopic Pregnancies, Reproductive Rights and Returning to Work with Breanna Lang21 Jun 202200:44:07

Water breaking, radical acceptance, coping. Learn which famous recipe is known for helping induce birth. Celeste sends love to all the fathers for a belated Father’s Day. Producer Breanna Lang and Celeste share a discussion surrounding Breanna’s emotional journey discovering her ectopic pregnancies, how having her son recontextualized her work life, and the beautiful and brutal transformation that is pregnancy and motherhood.

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66. Widowed Parenting, Conversations with Children, Grief and Community with Jenny Lisk14 Jun 202200:55:20

Grief ally, parent loss, trust. Hear helpful ways to support those who are experiencing loss or a sudden unexpected trauma. Celeste and Dave take a moment to create a gratitude list. Author and podcast host, Jenny Lisk, joins Celeste in an emotion-packed conversation on becoming a single parent after the loss of her husband, how to approach discussions with grieving children, and how the community can serve as a helpful resouce to families.

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Future Widow Book

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92. Navigating Identity after Motherhood with Alison Whitney24 Jul 202400:57:11

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!

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The conversation definitely flows between these two! Check out more about Alison and her story and meaningful projects using the below links:

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Shoutout LA - Meet Alison Whitney

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65. Queer Family Planning, IVF and Breastfeeding Guilt with Jaimie Kelton07 Jun 202200:49:26
Sperm donors, IUI, lesbian mothers. Gain insights into the process of second parent adoption and why many LGBTQ+ families pursue it. Celeste and Dave entertain their list of things they no longer have space for since becoming parents. Podcast host and author, Jaimie Kelton, joins Celeste in a discussion on guilt surrounding her painful experience with breastfeeding, how her unexplained infertility led her through IUI and IVF, and the assumptions that stem from an assumed heteronormative gaze.

SHOW NOTES:

If These Ovaries Could Talk Website

If These Ovaries Could Talk Podcast

If These Ovaries Could Talk Book

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64. Ectopic Pregnancy, Embracing Sex and Vagina Stories with Karin Freeland31 May 202200:42:54
Perimenopause, period supplies, discharge. Discover the benefits of seeking a second opinion when it conflicts with your intuition. Celeste shares resources that help call upon action in activating for the safety of our children. Author Karin Freeland joins Celeste in a conversation about approaching trauma alongside your partner, the importance of destigmatizing “traditional” sexual roles, and how her vagina journey opened her to learning more about her own body. SHOW NOTES:

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RESOURCES:

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Everytown

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Go Fund Me: Uvalde, Texas Relief

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63. Foster Parenting, Adoption and Asking for Help with Frank Caeti17 May 202200:48:07

Family planning, social services, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder. Learn about the foster system and how these families navigate the legal and emotional process. Celeste and Dave chat about different parenting styles and techniques for creating healthy emotional space. Actor and improvisor, Frank Caeti, joins Celeste in a conversation on expanding his family, the misrepresentation of fostering in the media, and how Frank and his family approach conversations surrounding adoption.

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62. Shame Shoulds and Generational Trauma with Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley10 May 202200:53:58
Place cells, self-worth, burnout. Explore how to use moments of shame as an opportunity to practice a new perspective. Celeste and Dave talk about the pressures of the “shoulds” they feel they can be doing more of for their family. Health & Wellbeing Coach, Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley, joins Celeste in a conversation on validating your human experiences, confronting family trauma, and the guilt that stems from high expectations placed on mothers. TW: brief mention of the words 'rape' and 'abuse' (not discussed in detail). SHOW NOTES: Cynthia Shockley IG Mighty Mama Wellness IG

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61. Navigating Change with Children03 May 202200:15:33
Listening, healthy modeling, children’s choices. Discover concepts and tools that help create a safe space for children who are experiencing big changes. Celeste and Dave discuss the importance of having children help you with tasks, being honest when presented with questions and curiosity, and ways to introduce toddlers to babies. SHOW NOTES:

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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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60. Modeling Self-Care, Postpartum Planning and Mental Health with Author Catherine O’Brien26 Apr 202200:48:41

Scheduling sex, smaller moments, postpartum disorders. Hear how creating a list can lead you to ask for help and accept support. Celeste and Dave dive into the struggles of finding alone time as parents. Author Catherine O’Brien joins Celeste in a discussion about the importance of modeling self-care for your children, the difference between self-care and taking care of yourself, and the signs and symptoms of postartum disorders.

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RESOURCES:

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59. Breast Feeding, Milk Production, Engorgement and Mastitis with Lactation Consultants Kathy Thomas and Monica Bird19 Apr 202200:45:02
Plugged ducts, nipple pain, skin-to-skin contact. Discover positions to help alleviate pain from breastfeeding to make it a more comfortable, less stressful process. Celeste and Dave discuss the concept “fed is best” and examine their experience in mixing breastfeeding with bottle feeding their son. Lactation consultants, Kathy Thomas and Monica Bird, join Celeste in an educational conversation on removing the pressure to breastfeed, the progression of milk production post-birth, and the breakdown of breastmilk nutrition.

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58. Fertility Journey the Financial and the Emotional with Kristen Murray and Katie Krentz12 Apr 202200:54:16

Embryo transfers, ovarian hyperstimulation, sperm donor. Learn the importance of advocating for fertility insurance in your career and how it can be used to financially assist a fertility journey. Celeste and Dave share a good reminder in having open conversations within intimate relationships. Partners Kristen Murray and Katie Krentz join Celeste in a discussion surrounding their fertility journey with IUI and IVF, the intensive research of choosing sperm, and the feeling of failure that accompanies challenges with breastfeeding.

SHOW NOTES:

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Katie Krentz IG

Kristen Murray email: kristenamurray@gmail.com

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RESOURCES:

Sperm Donor Site

Acupuncturist - Linda Fields

Yoga Instructor / Doula - Keya

Mommy and Me

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57. IVF, Genetic Testing and Staying Present with Doctor Maura Jacobi05 Apr 202200:53:49

Anatomy scan, PGT-A IVF, Level 2 ultrasound. Hear the medical expertise of a doctor who has intimate knowledge of and personal experience with the IVF process. Celeste and Dave share an insightful reflection on things they’re learning to let go. Doctor Maura Jacobi and Celeste have an inspiring conversation on Maura’s vulnerable journey discovering her husband's genetic disposition to a very rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder, how family history impacted the genetic testing she faced during her fertility journey, and her ability to trust in the decisions in choosing with her partner what’s best for their family.

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56. Trying to Conceive, Fostering Creativity and Curiosity29 Mar 202200:16:50

Creative thinking, ownership, engagement. Explore ways of sparking creativity in children and using creative thinking to express emotions and stories. Celeste and Dave share a fun back-and-forth on their son’s developing vocabulary, the emotions of trying again, and examples of cultivating creative forms of expression in growing children.

SHOW NOTES:

NYT ‘What If’ Article

25 Ways to Spark Your Child's Creative Thinking

TED Talk - John Hunter

10 tips for cultivating creativity in your kids

Crush School - Open Ended Questions

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91. Presence, Grief and Telling Your Story with MK Hurlbutt18 Jul 202400:39:48

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:

MK Psychology Today

MK IG

And of course, the trilogy of Celeste's fav reads:

The Whole-Brain Child BOOK

No-Drama Discipline BOOK

Parenting from the Inside Out BOOK

Join Celeste and her weekly guests as we dive into the real, vulnerable, honest conversations of motherhood, pregnancy, and all things parenting!

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55. Sexual Desire, Spontaneity and Navigating Conflict with Psychotherapist Jason Lee Garrett22 Mar 202200:57:51

Exploding. Primal brain. Couples therapy. Hear practical ways of sustaining desire and play within long-term relationships. Celeste and Dave have a discussion on “The Talk” and their goals for creating a safe space that includes open and continuing conversation for their children. Psychotherapist and clinical social worker, Jason Lee Garrett, and Celeste share a fun conversation on getting creative in personal and partner sexualities, avoiding retraumatization in partnerships, and facing the fear of structuring relationships.

SHOW NOTES:

Jason Lee Garrett IG

Jason’s Work Email: JLGPsychotherapy@gmail.com

Celeste Busa IG

Dave Hill IG

RESOURCES:

Esther Perel Website & Podcasts

The Ted Radio Hour - Esther Perel: Building Resilient Relationships

‘Atlas of the Heart’ Book by Brené Brown

‘The Gift of Therapy’ Book by Irvin Yalom

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54. Success, Strength and Thoughtful Parenting with Author Darcy Luoma15 Mar 202200:46:58
Pause, think, act. Plan pauses into your day by using 15-minute breaks to separate your schedule and increase efficiency and productivity. Celeste and Dave meet their younger selves as they answer a question from their favorite card game. Author and coaching consult, Darcy Luoma, and Celeste sit down for a thoughtful episode surrounding ways to engage in conversation with children during a traumatic event, how to practice embracing a growth mindset, and discuss the principles of Darcy’s ‘Thoughtfully Fit’ book - Stillness, Strength, Endurance, Agility, Balance, Flexibility - and how they can be used within parenting.

SHOW NOTES:

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‘Thoughtfully Fit’ Book by Darcy Luoma

Darcy Luoma IG

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53. Birth Story Empowerment, Pregnancy Education and Support with Sophie Strauss08 Mar 202200:57:25
Relaxin hormone, baby guilt, inconsistent contractions. Learn about the pregnancy hormone that contributes to heartburn and swollen feet. Celeste and Dave work through their own emotional journeys and share what to expect on an 18-month visit to the pediatrician. Writer and musician, Sophie Strauss, joins Celeste in a detailed discussion on her unexpected birth story surprises, the spread of pregnancy misinformation on social media, and the unrealistic expectations of postpartum body beauty standards.

SHOW NOTES:

18-Month Checklist Article

‘Like A Mother’ Book by Angela Garbes

‘Transformed by Birth’ Book by Britta Bushnell Ph.D.

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52. Egg Freezing Clinical and Emotional Journey with Anna Reichert01 Mar 202201:00:30

Fertility inclusivity, trigger shots, hormones. Discover the step-by-step medical process of freezing eggs, and how the journey is impacted both physically and emotionally. Celeste and Dave give updates on their son’s sleep regression and chat about what they would change about how they were raised. Performing artist and fitness instructor, Anna Reichert, and Celeste have an insightful conversation surrounding fertility journeys, raising workplace awareness for benefits covering alternative fertility methods, and using your community and partner for support. SHOW NOTES:

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51. Genetic and Generational Questions, Deciding on Parenthood with Danice Cabanela22 Feb 202200:48:27

Reparenting, intergenerational relationships, choosing happiness. Hear the intimate conversation on Danice’s decision surrounding motherhood. Celeste and Dave pull from the question box and discuss their biggest regrets in parenting. Actor and community organizer, Danice Cabanela, joins Celeste in a discussion about practicing peace and presence, communicating from a place of empathy, and how activism can play a part in the family.

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Danice Linktree

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50. Epidurals and C-Sections with Obstetric Anesthesiologist Tammy Euliano15 Feb 202200:56:27
Wet tap, pre-eclampsia, postpartum hemorrhages. Gain insights from an anesthesiologist on medical practices and myths surrounding epidurals during labor and delivery. Celeste and Dave have a very Valentine’s Day discussion on learning about love. Obstetric anesthesiologist and author, Tammy Euliano, and Celeste have a conversation on empowering decision-making throughout labor, the science behind how epidurals are administered, and how ‘Mommy Days’ can strengthen the bond between a mother and their child.

SHOW NOTES:

Tammy’s Website

Tammy Euliano Facebook

Tammy Euliano IG

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Tammy’s Author Profile

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49. Trying to Conceive, Tracking Cycles and Trusting Your Body with Isabella Busa08 Feb 202200:16:16
Pregnancy tests, trying again, sister support. Explore introspectiveness around being kinder to yourself and placing trust in your body. Celeste and her sister Isabella Busa, return to discuss updates on their ovulation cycles, the isolation and pressure of pregnancy, and the desire for motherhood. 

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48. Living in the Moment, Fitness Habits and Overcoming What-Ifs with Pamela Hobby01 Feb 202200:52:41
Time passing, personal choices, keeping calm. Hear ways of letting go of guilt and being kinder to yourself during pregnancy. Celeste and Dave pull from their brand new question box and discuss the tensions of living authentically between perceived success and failure. Actress and new mom, Pamela Hobby, chats with Celeste on fitness and running during pregnancy, meaningful support and healing, and how she incorporates her lessons learned as CEO for My Doctors Meds into parenting.  SHOW NOTES:

Published Milken Essay - Power of Ideas Series

"In Sickness & In Health: Committing to the Wellness of Clinicians"

My Doctor’s Meds Website

My Doctor’s Meds Facebook

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47. Postpartum Health, Eating, and Slowing Down with Connie Castanzo25 Jan 202200:47:47

Body dysmorphia, emotional triggers, slowing down. Discover paths to approach healthy postpartum food consumption including meal prep and feeding into food cravings. Postpartum Doula, Connie Castanzo, returns to the show to chat with Celeste on utilizing virtual support in the pandemic, normalizing imperfections, and accepting enoughness in a challenging moment.

SHOW NOTES:

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46. Sensuality, Sexuality and Pleasure with Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley18 Jan 202200:55:38

Pole dancing, smelling the soup, media representation. Discover the zones of regulation colors as a tool for assessing how to gauge children’s emotions. Mindfulness facilitator, Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley, joins Celeste in a conversation surrounding her sensual movement journey, learning to trust intuition, and owning your body. 

SHOW NOTES:

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Mighty Mama Wellness IG

Mighty Mama Wellness Facebook

Mighty Mama Wellness TikTok

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90. Welcome Back & Birth Story10 Jul 202400:32:58

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!

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45. Loneliness, Grief of Missed Moments and Celebrating Personal Growth11 Jan 202200:21:05

Unwitnessed, loneliness, competency. Get vulnerable in reflecting on missing the shared moments with loved ones. Celeste and Dave reminisce about having in-person meetups with friends, profound growth through group experiences, and how storytelling can help in coping with those missed moments.

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44. Parenting New Year's Resolutions04 Jan 202200:14:26

New year, new parents, new lifestyle. Hear the entertaining back and forth of two comedian parents giving their takes on new year's resolutions. Celeste and Dave discuss what they both want for their son as he continues to grow into the fun little boy they know and love.

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43. Physiological Changes to Your Brain and Hormones28 Dec 202100:21:15

Mommy brain, gray matter, synaptic pruning. Learn how the brain physically changes post-birth, and the main effect it has on male and female hormones. Celeste and Dave converse over the difference between baby blues and postpartum depression, the love bond of oxytocin, and how biological elements of the brain feed into parental stereotypes.

RESOURCES:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/14/parenting/mom-brain-forgetfulness-science.html

https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/my-body/postpartum/postpartum-hormone-changes/

https://aeon.co/essays/how-raising-children-can-change-a-fathers-brain

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/parenting/baby/fatherhood-mens-bodies.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/05/parenting/mommy-brain-science.html?searchResultPosition=2

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/01/what-happens-to-a-womans-brain-when-she-becomes-a-mother/384179/

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42. Ovulation, Sister Talk and Sex-Ed with Isabella Busa21 Dec 202100:18:26

Implantation, basal body temperature, ovulation strips. Discover personal at-home methods of using your cervical mucus to track your expected ovulation window. Aerial artist and Celeste’s sister, Isabella Busa, joins Celeste in a sister cycle session discussing their own journeys in discovering their bodies, their cycle irregularities, and the importance of sexual education.

RESOURCES:

https://americanpregnancy.org/getting-pregnant/understanding-ovulation/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/expert-answers/ovulation-signs/faq-20058000

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/basal-body-temperature/about/pac-20393026

https://www.whattoexpect.com/getting-pregnant/ovulation/implantation/#:~:text=Implantation%20is%20a%20process%20that,implantation%20is%20another%20crucial%20hurdle

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