We Hired a Sitter For This

Ep. 201 “Mucky Bottom” LIMITED EPISODE


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  • Family code for bodily functions developed by Ross’s daughter emphasizes creative family communication and humor.
    • Ross completed a three-week working vacation, balancing remote work with quality family time, to improve work-life harmony.
    • Franny engaged in hands-on activities like holding a blue macaw, showcasing the educational value of family outings, particularly to the Mystic Aquarium.
    • Ross and Heather practiced ‘forest bathing’ and embraced a digital detox, leading to personal reflections on guilt versus mental health needs.
    • Completion of postpartum doula certification during the vacation supports Ross’s career transition and aligns with insurance benefit requirements.
    • New client introduction anticipated with a focus on screening for compatible family dynamics and avoiding micromanagement issues.
    • Ross’s service philosophy combines breathwork and yoga to support postpartum mental health, offering reassurance to new parents through presence during sessions.
    • Rollerblading in local parks gives Patrick physical activity while highlighting public libraries as supportive community resources.
    • Franny’s interest in marine biology sparked by family experiences during vacation, including turtle spotting, promotes exploration of her emerging passions.

       

      Notes
      ️ Podcast Production & Business (01:22 – 02:41)

      • Discussed need to legitimately schedule podcast recording in calendar instead of spontaneous 9:30 PM sessions
      • Received critique from Caleb Heron’s podcast featuring Ziwe, who criticized podcasts for talking too much about podcasting itself
      • Acknowledged feedback about discussing the act of podcasting excessively rather than diving deeper into topics

        ‍‍ Family Terminology & Vacation Context (04:01 – 09:51)

        • Established family numbering system for bodily functions: number one (urination), number two (defecation), number three (diarrhea) – created by 5-year-old daughter
        • Currently driving back to Brooklyn from Connecticut after leaving daughter Franny with grandparents for two days, will pick her up Saturday
        • Completed three-week working vacation: Connecticut → Maine (one week) → Connecticut, with remote work throughout

          Maine Vacation Activities & Experiences (11:26 – 20:21)

          • Patrick took Franny to Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Village where she held an 18-year-old blue macaw named Mickey owned by elderly man who frequents the area
          • Macaw details: intelligence of 8-year-old, 50-100 year lifespan, won’t speak in public but talks at home, nine tail feathers
          • Visited aquarium exhibits, particularly impressed by jellyfish displays described as ‘from another planet’

            Nature & Wellness Activities (23:27 – 27:00)

            • Ross and Heather engaged in extensive ‘forest bathing’ and nature activities, including nude afternoon sessions
            • Ross experienced nervous system reset from unplugging from social media and news consumption during vacation
            • Struggled with guilt over disconnecting from world events, particularly genocide coverage, while acknowledging need for breaks

              Professional Development (28:45 – 32:12)

              • Ross completed postpartum doula certification during vacation, fast-tracking requirements for insurance benefit compatibility
              • Now receiving multiple client introductions and interviews, representing years-long career transition goal
              • Established client screening criteria at age 42, rejecting micromanaging Type A personalities and families requiring childcare for older children

                ‍️ Service Philosophy & Approach (36:53 – 38:31)

                • Ross offers guided breathwork, meditation, and restorative yoga to postpartum clients to address anxiety and mental overload
                • Differentiates between postpartum physical embodiment and subsequent mental overwhelm of new parent responsibilities
                • Provides grounding presence by holding baby during meditation sessions, reassuring parents of safety

                  ‍️ Physical Activities & Local Amenities (40:02 – 43:00)

                  • Ross went rollerblading twice during vacation, using library loop with nature path including hills and curves
                  • Praised public libraries as reliable institutions with clean facilities, master’s degree staff, and workspace access
                  • Family spotted turtles during post-rollerblade walk, reinforcing Franny’s potential marine biology interests
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