Ep. 201 “Mucky Bottom” LIMITED EPISODE
Update: 2025-08-16
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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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