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In the latest episode of the podcast “We Hired a Sitter for This,” hosts Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau kick off by discussing their personal health challenges, including dealing with persistent illness and sore throats after a recent trip to Denver. They talk about their TV viewing habits, specifically the shows “Severance” and “White Lotus,” and the impact of separate viewing experiences. The conversation then shifts to Ross’s involvement in a lactation eating specialist program, highlighting societal issues surrounding women’s bodies and breastfeeding. The duo also reflects on their exercise routines, struggles to incorporate fitness into family life, and amusing anecdotes about their pets. They celebrate personal milestones, including Patrick’s 44th birthday and Ross’s 16 years of sobriety, and wrap up the episode with a pitch for their Patreon offerings. Action items are assigned, including plans for content creation and resolving audio issues.

Notes️ Podcast Introduction (00:00 – 03:00)

Patrick Holbert and Ross Erin Martineau introducing episode 182 of ‘We Hired a Sitter for this’

Patrick and Ross discuss their recent sickness and how it has affected their lives and podcasting schedule.

They emphasize the importance of maintaining their recording schedule despite personal challenges.

The couple reflects on their shared viewing experiences of shows like “Severance” and “White Lotus” as a way to connect.

Ross has a sore throat; both hosts have been dealing with sickness for 10 days

They mention watching TV shows Severance and White Lotus

Patrick mentions Ross watched Severance without him which affected their TV time together

Health and Travel Updates (03:00 – 07:15)

Hosts recently returned from Denver where they visited Patrick’s brother

Everyone involved in the trip got sick

Patrick apologizes for audio quality issues in previous episode

Patrick mentions having an ‘achy nut’ which may be related to illness

They note it’s April Fool’s Day and express dislike for misinformation pranks

Ross mentions working with a financial advisor and having assignments

Lactation Specialist Discussion (07:15 – 12:30)

Ross discusses taking a lactation eating specialist program

Conversation about how lactation connects to broader issues about women’s bodies

Ross shares how breastfeeding in public was once illegal and remains controversial

Discussion about societal attitudes toward women’s bodies and breastfeeding

Anecdote about seeing a mother breastfeeding at a playground in Denver

Exercise and Family Life (12:30 – 19:00)

Patrick mentions being behind on workouts, promising 3-5 weekly sessions but only completing one

They discuss doing exercises at playgrounds with their child

Conversation about incorporating exercise into daily routine (‘stacking’)

Discussion about their dog Peggy’s personality compared to their niece’s dog Scout

Peggy is described as self-interested while Scout is emotionally attuned to her family

Personal Updates (19:00 – 23:25)

Patrick celebrated his 44th birthday on March 20th

Ross celebrated 16 years of sobriety

Birthday celebration at Kellogg diner with their daughter Franny

Humorous discussion about ‘bagel stackers’ at Panera Bread

Episode ends with a pitch for their Patreon starting at 1.99/month for full episodes and 5/month for bonus content