Raising Wild Hearts with Ryann Watkin

Ryann Watkin

A soulful podcast to help parents and educators create fulfilling lives and guide the next generation with patience, presence, and purpose.  Wherever you're at in your journey, these conversations will meet you there, offering culture-shifting, revolutionary, and simple ideas you can weave into your life with ease. This is not just another parenting podcast. Raising Wild Hearts is the best podcast for real-life, grounded, and expert-backed tips for raising emotionally healthy kids, communicating with more intention, breaking generational patterns, building self-trust, and creating a more peaceful, connected life at home, at work, and everywhere in between We're a community of conscious creators, devoted caregivers, and passionate educators, changing the world by starting at home in our own minds and hearts. ✨ Topics include: happiness, mindfulness, parenting tips, sacred motherhood, holistic self-care, women’s wellbeing, courage, confidence, EQ, conscious parenting, creativity, how to create boundaries, stress management, positive psychology, feminine leadership, spirituality, consciousness, and holistic success. 🎧 Listen in for: grounded wisdom, practical rituals, inspiring guest interviews, solos shows and soulful inspiration—all reminders to help you live and lead with heart. 💌Join the community: https://www.raisingwildhearts.com/newsletter 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send Ryann Watkin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts

  1. 7h ago

    Happier Summer Series Part 10: If You're Pursuing Happiness You May Never Find It | How Curiosity and Growth Fuel a Happier Life with Candace Lehenbauer

    As parents, educators, and caregivers, we're constantly giving—to our children, our students, our families, and our communities. But what if the key to lasting happiness isn't giving more... it's being more intentional about what fills you first? In this episode, I sit down with mom of six, educator, and microschool founder Candace "Candi" Lehenbauer to explore her simple yet powerful philosophy: you can't serve from an empty platter. Together, we talk about overcoming comparison, cultivating curiosity, embracing lifelong learning, and creating daily rhythms that allow us to pour into others from a place of fullness instead of depletion. 🔗Connect with Candace on Linked In We also unpack a parenting phrase that I'm skeptical of—"you're only as happy as your unhappiest child"—and ask whether staying grounded ourselves might actually be one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids. If you've been feeling stretched thin, running on empty, or simply longing for more joy in the everyday, this conversation will remind you that caring for yourself isn't taking away from the people you love—it's one of the best ways to love them. 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

  2. Jul 27

    Happer Summer Series Part 9: How the Brain Body Connection Can Boost Your Presence, Happiness and Joy with Loni Markman

    What if happiness isn't something you achieve—but something you allow? In this episode of the Happier Series, Ryann sits down with somatic coach and body relationship expert Loni Markman to explore the surprising connection between happiness, self-trust, and the body. ✨ Try Loni's Corematix Collective with a free two-week trial: https://www.lonimarkman.com/the-corematix-collective So many of us spend our days living from the neck up—overthinking, future-tripping, and carrying the pressure to do more, be more, and get it all right. But according to Loni, true happiness isn't found in another mindset hack or productivity system. It's found in learning how to listen to the wisdom of your body. Together, Ryann and Loni discuss why power is really presence, how to tell the difference between facts and the stories we make up in our minds, and the subtle ways our bodies communicate when we're disconnected from ourselves. They also explore the role of safety, pleasure, self-compassion, and those tiny everyday moments that help us feel more grounded, connected, and alive. If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, stuck, or like happiness is always one step ahead of you, this conversation offers a gentler path forward. In This Episode: Why happiness is a nervous system state—not a destinationThe difference between living in fact versus fictionSigns your mind and body are out of syncHow stress, pressure, and self-judgment disconnect us from joyWhy self-compassion is essential for wellbeingThe connection between pleasure, presence, and happinessSimple ways to build self-trust through body awarenessThe question Loni asks herself every day to stay connectedConnect with Loni Loni is the founder of Powerhouse and creator of The Corematix Collective, where she helps women reconnect with their bodies, build nervous system safety, and cultivate lasting self-trust. 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

  3. Jul 20

    Happier Summer Series Part 8: The Happiest (and Unhappiest) Personality Types and How Much of Happiness Depends on Personality Type with Eric Gee

    What if the reason you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment has nothing to do with your habits—and everything to do with trying to be someone you're not? 📝Take the Quiz 📙Get Eric's Book In this thought-provoking conversation, Ryann sits down with personality expert and author Eric Gee to explore how understanding your personality type can unlock greater happiness, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of authenticity. For more than 20 years, Eric has helped people discover how they're uniquely wired, using a personality framework that goes far beyond labels and stereotypes. Together, they discuss why self-help advice doesn't work for everyone, how childhood labels can shape our identity, and why so many adults wake up one day realizing they've built a life based on someone else's definition of success. Whether you're a parent hoping to better understand your child, an educator looking to support the unique strengths of your students, or simply someone on a journey of self-discovery, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to truly know yourself. In This Episode: Why happiness looks different for different personality typesThe connection between authenticity and fulfillmentHow childhood labels can shape who we becomeWhy doing everything "right" can still leave you feeling unhappyThe difference between what you do and why you do itHow understanding personality can improve your relationshipsThe surprising reason self-help advice works for some people—but not othersWhat it means to stop living by other people's expectationsThis conversation is a reminder that you don't need to become someone else to build a meaningful life. You may simply need to become more fully yourself. 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 🎥Riverside | Start Creating Content Today An AI-powered platform that lets you record, edit, repurpose, and share high-quality content easily and stress-free. Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

  4. Jul 13

    Happier Summer Series Part 7: You Can't Think Your Way Into Happiness; It Starts with Your Body with Ariel Griglin

    We spend so much time working on our mindset—but what if happiness isn't something we think our way into? In this episode of the Happier Series, I sit down with wellness coach and embodiment teacher Ariel Griglin to explore a missing piece in many personal growth journeys: the body. Together, we discuss why happiness is our birthright—but not something that happens automatically. Ariel shares how simple practices like movement, grounding, and reconnecting with our physical bodies can help us feel more present, empowered, and aligned. We also dive into the difference between healthy stress and burnout, how our bodies communicate important messages through symptoms and sensations, and why many of us have become disconnected from ourselves in the first place.  Whether you're a parent, educator, caregiver, or simply someone who feels like you've been living "from the neck up," this conversation offers practical tools to help you come back home to yourself. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why mindset work alone isn't always enough • The connection between body awareness and happiness • Simple grounding practices you can use anywhere • How to tell the difference between healthy stress and overwhelm • Why movement is one of the most overlooked wellbeing tools • Ways to model body awareness and emotional health for children • How to use your body as a source of intuition and guidance Sometimes the next step forward isn't another strategy, book, or affirmation. Sometimes it's as simple as feeling your feet on the ground.  🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

  5. Jul 6

    Happier Summer Series Part 6: Practical Steps to Clear the Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding You Back From Achieving Everything You Want with Stasia Jaramillo

    Have you ever achieved the thing you thought would finally make you happy… only to find yourself reaching for the next thing? In this conversation, I’m joined by Stasia Jaramillo, subconscious healing practitioner and founder of Create Higher, to explore why success doesn’t always create the fulfillment we expect. Together, we talk about the hidden beliefs and subconscious patterns that keep high achievers striving, chasing, and wondering why “enough” still doesn’t feel like enough. Stasia shares how happiness isn’t necessarily something we pursue, but something we unblock by becoming aware of the stories, patterns, and energetic blocks running beneath the surface. In this episode, we explore: Why high achievers often struggle to feel satisfiedHow subconscious beliefs shape our happinessWhy “enoughness” can feel uncomfortable or unsafeThe connection between presence, safety, and joyHow to recognize where you may be holding yourself backWhy the next level may require less striving and more awareness.🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

  6. Jun 29

    Happier Summer Series Part 5: How Serving Others Actually Makes Us Happier and What Compassion Can Teach Us with Bill Belanger

    What do the happiest people in the world have in common? According to psychotherapist and meditation teacher Bill Belanger, it’s probably not what you think. In this episode of the Happier Series, I sit down with Bill to explore what both Western psychology and Buddhist philosophy teach about happiness, suffering, and compassion. Bill is the founder of Healbright and has spent more than twenty years studying meditation and Buddhist psychology, including training in monasteries in Bhutan, Nepal, and Thailand. Together, we explore why so much of our suffering comes from trying to hold onto things that are constantly changing—our children growing up, our parents aging, relationships evolving, and seasons of life coming and going. We also discuss why happiness built on external circumstances can feel so fragile, and how compassion may offer a more reliable path to wellbeing. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why Buddhist psychology views suffering as a normal part of the human experience • The difference between empathy and compassion—and why it matters • How compassion can increase happiness and reduce burnout • Why meditation plateaus are normal and what to do when they happen • A simple compassion practice you can start today If you've ever wished you could hold onto a moment forever, or found yourself wondering why happiness can feel so fleeting, this conversation offers a powerful and hopeful perspective on what it means to live well.  🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

  7. Jun 22

    Happier Summer Series Part 4: Joy is Waiting for You with Deb Porter

    In this episode of the Raising Wild Hearts Happier Series, I sit down with Deb Porter, creator of Hearing Out Life Drama, to explore one of the most overlooked ingredients of wellbeing: feeling truly heard. Deb is a professional listener who believes many of us are carrying thoughts, emotions, and stories we've never fully expressed. When we finally have the space to be seen, heard, and understood—without judgment, interruption, or advice—something shifts. Clarity returns. Pressure releases. We reconnect with ourselves. Together, we explore: • Why happiness is often found in small moments, not big milestones • How many of us learned it wasn't safe to express joy • Why being deeply listened to is a form of love • The connection between authenticity and wellbeing • A simple nightly practice to help you notice what makes your heart sing This conversation is a gentle reminder that joy doesn't disappear—it waits for us. And sometimes the path back begins with listening.  Resources Mentioned in This Episode  Emotional Scale | Abraham Hicks Hearing Out Life Drama Blog  Hearing Out Life Drama Who am I Now Free Guide (no email required) Deb's Prior Raising Wild Hearts Podcast Appearances: 🎧Mastering the Art of Active Listening for Deeper Connections and Growth 🎧Raising Your EQ  More Resources: 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

    Happier Summer Series Part 4: Joy is Waiting for You with Deb Porter

  8. Jun 15

    Happier Summer Series Part 3: The Practice of Being a Present Parent & Choosing to Get off the Struggle Bus with Melanie Stefanovic

    Most of us think we'll feel happier when life settles down. When the house is clean. When the kids are cooperating. When work slows down. When we finally get caught up. Resources Mentioned  📘The Spiritual Child by Dr. Lisa Miller  💜Cocoplum Nature School  But what if happiness has nothing to do with any of that? In this episode of the Happier Series, I sit down with Melanie Stefanovic, co-founder of Coco Plum Nature School, to explore what it really means to cultivate peace from the inside out. Together, we talk about the season she affectionately calls the "struggle caravan," how parenting became the mirror that revealed her own lack of inner peace, and the simple practices that helped her move from overwhelm to contentment. We explore presence, self-trust, mindfulness, and the surprising power of turning everyday routines into meaningful rituals. One of my favorite takeaways? Happiness isn't about creating perfect circumstances. It's about learning to be fully present in the life that's already here. In this episode, we discuss: • Why parenting often becomes our greatest personal growth journey • The difference between happiness, joy, and contentment • How children mirror what's happening inside of us • Why presence matters more than perfection • The simple nightly ritual that transformed Melanie's wellbeing • How daily rituals can help us feel calmer, grounded, and more connected • What it means to stop waiting for life to calm down and start living now If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'll be happy when..." this conversation is a gentle invitation to consider another possibility: What if peace was available right here, in this moment? 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot Support the show 💃 Wanna meet IRL? Join me at Rise & Flourish in Delray Beach, Florida Saturday September 26th from 9am-5pm for a women's wellness immersion—somatic work, community, nourishing lunch, luxe location and boutique marketplace!!! 🛍️ To get any of the products or services mentioned on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast, head to www.raisingwildhearts.com/market 📲Support The Mission:   If you found this episode inspiring or insightful, please share it with a friend, tag me on IG @raisingwildhearts, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗Follow + Subscribe + Review:  Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send me a message on PodMatch, here:https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts 💰 I only share what I truly love — some some links may be affiliate links.

    Happier Summer Series Part 3: The Practice of Being a Present Parent & Choosing to Get off the Struggle Bus with Melanie Stefanovic
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A soulful podcast to help parents and educators create fulfilling lives and guide the next generation with patience, presence, and purpose.  Wherever you're at in your journey, these conversations will meet you there, offering culture-shifting, revolutionary, and simple ideas you can weave into your life with ease. This is not just another parenting podcast. Raising Wild Hearts is the best podcast for real-life, grounded, and expert-backed tips for raising emotionally healthy kids, communicating with more intention, breaking generational patterns, building self-trust, and creating a more peaceful, connected life at home, at work, and everywhere in between We're a community of conscious creators, devoted caregivers, and passionate educators, changing the world by starting at home in our own minds and hearts. ✨ Topics include: happiness, mindfulness, parenting tips, sacred motherhood, holistic self-care, women’s wellbeing, courage, confidence, EQ, conscious parenting, creativity, how to create boundaries, stress management, positive psychology, feminine leadership, spirituality, consciousness, and holistic success. 🎧 Listen in for: grounded wisdom, practical rituals, inspiring guest interviews, solos shows and soulful inspiration—all reminders to help you live and lead with heart. 💌Join the community: https://www.raisingwildhearts.com/newsletter 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send Ryann Watkin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts

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