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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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