Week By Week

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 ✨ Zehra Mahoon Website Zehra Mahoon IG Unlimited Life Facebook Page Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW 🎙️ Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures THANKS FOR LISTENING 💛

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: The Conscious Parent, by Dr. Shefali Tsabary The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle Atomic Habits, by James Clear SHOW NOTES: Peg Sadie Website The Calm Mom Starter Kit Peg Sadie IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

83. Second Trimester WEEK 21 and Disordered Eating with 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 Website Kathryn Gantt Email: GanttNutrition@gmail.com Kathryn Gantt IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

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

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: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures

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

Big bump, pregnancy pillow, hair growth. Explore the communication that comes along with feeling the baby kick [11:42]. Celeste and Dave share all the details of their mango baby as they head into Week 19 of their second pregnancy. In their weekly updates, they discuss the importance of the vernix caseosa, the urge to pee when sneezing, and some extra saucy pregnancy cravings [3:08]. Writer and Non-profit owner, M.M. DeVoe, joins Celeste in a lively discussion on:  Finding time as a parent to sit down and write [18:17] How being a parent can influence personal creativity [27:43] Having a diverse community of parents to lean on and learn from [33:09]  The weight of the “perfect mom” archetype [36:15] Valuing the balance between career vs. family [47:48] SHOW NOTES: mmdevoe.com  mmdevoe.substack.com  mmdevoe.medium.com mmdevoeTwitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at WeekByWeekShow@gmail.com © 2022 Gumption Pictures