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Boundaries, de-escalation, safety words. Discover ways of integrating new relationships and family members together. Celeste addresses the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs. Wade, and the medical ramifications that arise from that decision. Family coach, Amy Stone, joins Celeste to talk about tools for toddlers, the importance of clarifying conversations, and using safety words for unpacking heavy discussions. SHOW NOTES: Amy Stone Website Amy Says So Facebook Amy Stone IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Water breaking, radical acceptance, coping. Learn which famous recipe is known for helping induce birth. Celeste sends love to all the fathers for a belated Father’s Day. Producer Breanna Lang and Celeste share a discussion surrounding Breanna’s emotional journey discovering her ectopic pregnancies, how having her son recontextualized her work life, and the beautiful and brutal transformation that is pregnancy and motherhood. SHOW NOTES: Breanna Lang IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Grief ally, parent loss, trust. Hear helpful ways to support those who are experiencing loss or a sudden unexpected trauma. Celeste and Dave take a moment to create a gratitude list. Author and podcast host, Jenny Lisk, joins Celeste in an emotion-packed conversation on becoming a single parent after the loss of her husband, how to approach discussions with grieving children, and how the community can serve as a helpful resouce to families. SHOW NOTES: Jenny Lisk Website Future Widow Book Jenny Lisk IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Sperm donors, IUI, lesbian mothers. Gain insights into the process of second parent adoption and why many LGBTQ+ families pursue it. Celeste and Dave entertain their list of things they no longer have space for since becoming parents. Podcast host and author, Jaimie Kelton, joins Celeste in a discussion on guilt surrounding her painful experience with breastfeeding, how her unexplained infertility led her through IUI and IVF, and the assumptions that stem from an assumed heteronormative gaze. SHOW NOTES: If These Ovaries Could Talk Website If These Ovaries Could Talk Podcast If These Ovaries Could Talk Book If These Ovaries Could Talk IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Perimenopause, period supplies, discharge. Discover the benefits of seeking a second opinion when it conflicts with your intuition. Celeste shares resources that help call upon action in activating for the safety of our children. Author Karin Freeland joins Celeste in a conversation about approaching trauma alongside your partner, the importance of destigmatizing “traditional” sexual roles, and how her vagina journey opened her to learning more about her own body. SHOW NOTES: Karin Freeland Website Karin Freeland IG Karin Freeland YouTube Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Alliance For Period Supplies Everytown Moms Demand Action Go Fund Me: Uvalde, Texas Relief THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Family planning, social services, fetal alcohol syndrome disorder. Learn about the foster system and how these families navigate the legal and emotional process. Celeste and Dave chat about different parenting styles and techniques for creating healthy emotional space. Actor and improvisor, Frank Caeti, joins Celeste in a conversation on expanding his family, the misrepresentation of fostering in the media, and how Frank and his family approach conversations surrounding adoption. SHOW NOTES: Frank Caeti Website Frank Caeti IMDB Frank Caeti Theatrical Reel Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Place cells, self-worth, burnout. Explore how to use moments of shame as an opportunity to practice a new perspective. Celeste and Dave talk about the pressures of the “shoulds” they feel they can be doing more of for their family. Health & Wellbeing Coach, Cynthia Kim-Eumie Shockley, joins Celeste in a conversation on validating your human experiences, confronting family trauma, and the guilt that stems from high expectations placed on mothers. TW: brief mention of the words 'rape' and 'abuse' (not discussed in detail). SHOW NOTES: Cynthia Shockley IG Mighty Mama Wellness IG Mighty Mama Wellness Facebook Mighty Mama Wellness TikTok Mighty Mama Wellness Website Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Listening, healthy modeling, children’s choices. Discover concepts and tools that help create a safe space for children who are experiencing big changes. Celeste and Dave discuss the importance of having children help you with tasks, being honest when presented with questions and curiosity, and ways to introduce toddlers to babies. SHOW NOTES: Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Change is Hard: How to Help Your Kids Handle Transitions How to Prepare Your Toddler for Baby’s Arrival 7 Ways to Help Kids Cope with Big Life Changes Helping Children Deal With Change and Stress An Age-by-Age Guide to Moving With Kids 5 ways to help your toddler manage change—minus the tantrum THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Scheduling sex, smaller moments, postpartum disorders. Hear how creating a list can lead you to ask for help and accept support. Celeste and Dave dive into the struggles of finding alone time as parents. Author Catherine O’Brien joins Celeste in a discussion about the importance of modeling self-care for your children, the difference between self-care and taking care of yourself, and the signs and symptoms of postartum disorders. SHOW NOTES: Happy With Baby Website Happy With Baby Facebook Happy With Baby IG Happy With Baby Twitter Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Postpartum Support International THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Plugged ducts, nipple pain, skin-to-skin contact. Discover positions to help alleviate pain from breastfeeding to make it a more comfortable, less stressful process. Celeste and Dave discuss the concept “fed is best” and examine their experience in mixing breastfeeding with bottle feeding their son. Lactation consultants, Kathy Thomas and Monica Bird, join Celeste in an educational conversation on removing the pressure to breastfeed, the progression of milk production post-birth, and the breakdown of breastmilk nutrition. SHOW NOTES: Indy Lactation Care Website Indy Lactation Care IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Embryo transfers, ovarian hyperstimulation, sperm donor. Learn the importance of advocating for fertility insurance in your career and how it can be used to financially assist a fertility journey. Celeste and Dave share a good reminder in having open conversations within intimate relationships. Partners Kristen Murray and Katie Krentz join Celeste in a discussion surrounding their fertility journey with IUI and IVF, the intensive research of choosing sperm, and the feeling of failure that accompanies challenges with breastfeeding. SHOW NOTES: Kristen Murray IG Katie Krentz IG Kristen Murray email: [email protected] Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG RESOURCES: Sperm Donor Site Acupuncturist - Linda Fields Yoga Instructor / Doula - Keya Mommy and Me THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures

Anatomy scan, PGT-A IVF, Level 2 ultrasound. Hear the medical expertise of a doctor who has intimate knowledge of and personal experience with the IVF process. Celeste and Dave share an insightful reflection on things they’re learning to let go. Doctor Maura Jacobi and Celeste have an inspiring conversation on Maura’s vulnerable journey discovering her husband's genetic disposition to a very rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder, how family history impacted the genetic testing she faced during her fertility journey, and her ability to trust in the decisions in choosing with her partner what’s best for their family. SHOW NOTES: Maura Jacobi email: [email protected] Maura Jacobi IG Celeste Busa IG Dave Hill IG THE SHOW: Please rate and review the show on iTunes. It helps the show grow and be discovered. Follow WEEK BY WEEK on Instagram, @weekbyweekpodcast Check out our playlist on YouTube Browse our blog at weekbyweekpodcast.com You can contact us at [email protected] © 2022 Gumption Pictures