Raising Wild Hearts with Ryann Watkin

Ryann Watkin
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  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

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 home life, at work, and everywhere in between.  This is not just another parenting podcast. Raising Wild Hearts is the best parenting podcast for real life, grounded, and expert-backed parenting tips.  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. The biggest change starts small in the chaos and the calm, the messy and the mundane, and most importantly, in your own heart.  Calling all cycle breakers, trailblazers, and change makers—this is Raising Wild 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/rise 🎙️Want to be a guest on Raising Wild Hearts? Send Ryann Watkin a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/raisingwildhearts

  1. Happier Summer Series Part 1: How Your Words Are Keeping You Stuck (And 2 Phrases to Get Unstuck) with Nicole Kernohan

    2d ago

    Happier Summer Series Part 1: How Your Words Are Keeping You Stuck (And 2 Phrases to Get Unstuck) with Nicole Kernohan

    What if the way you speak to yourself is quietly shaping how happy you feel every single day? In this episode of Raising Wild Hearts, Ryann Watkin sits down with TEDx speaker, high-performance coach, and bestselling author of Audacious Joy, Nicole Kernohan, to explore how language, mindset, and daily habits influence happiness, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. After a multiple sclerosis diagnosis left her partially paralyzed, Nicole began studying performance psychology, positive psychology, and the mind-body connection. Through years of intentional practice, she rebuilt her health and now helps entrepreneurs, parents, and leaders break through limiting beliefs and create more fulfillment, resilience, and joy in their lives. In this conversation, Nicole introduces a powerful tool called Progressive Affirmations™ — a practical and realistic approach to shifting negative thought patterns without forcing fake positivity. Instead of jumping from self-doubt to confidence overnight, this method helps you gradually rewire your brain, build new neural pathways, and create lasting mindset change. Together, Ryann and Nicole explore how your thoughts influence your feelings, how your feelings shape your actions, and how small shifts in language can create meaningful change in both your inner world and your everyday life. If you’ve ever struggled with overthinking, self-doubt, negative thought spirals, or feeling stuck despite doing all the “right things,” this episode offers simple, actionable tools to help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control. ✨ In this episode, we cover: • how to be happier using simple language shifts • why negative thought spirals happen and how to stop them • the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions • how Progressive Affirmations™ help rewire the brain • why forcing positive thinking doesn’t work (and what to do instead) • the science behind neural pathways and mindset change • how gratitude practices can improve emotional wellbeing • why high achievers still feel stuck or unfulfilled • how your words shape your beliefs, confidence, and results • practical daily habits for happiness at home and at work • how to shift from overwhelm to calm in real-time • the difference between happiness and deeper joy • how to identify limiting beliefs and outdated thought patterns 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    30 min
  2. Growth Was Never Meant to Feel Good | Getting Used to Discomfort So You Can Become the Person You're Meant to Be with Amy Lenius

    May 25

    Growth Was Never Meant to Feel Good | Getting Used to Discomfort So You Can Become the Person You're Meant to Be with Amy Lenius

    You know what to do. So why are you still stuck? In this episode, I sit down with Amy Lenius for an honest conversation about the uncomfortable side of personal growth—the part most people avoid talking about. Amy Lenius is the Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University, professional speaker, event coordinator, MC, and certified personal development and holistic success coach. We explore why growth doesn’t always feel good, how self-awareness changes the trajectory of your life, and why the pain of staying the same eventually becomes greater than the pain of changing. Amy shares powerful insights on self-worth, consistency, emotional patterns, and what success actually looks like when it’s internally defined instead of socially performed. This conversation is a reminder that real growth isn’t about becoming perfect. It’s about becoming honest. In this episode, we discuss: Why growth feels uncomfortableThe gap between knowing and doingSelf-awareness and self-actualizationHow your brain tries to keep you “safe”The role of self-worth in successWhy consistency is messy (not perfect)Social media vs real life fulfillmentHow to stop repeating unconscious patternsThe difference between external success and aligned success🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    52 min
  3. When Success Stops Feeling Good: Sacred Pauses and Quiet Rebellion with Lauren Golden

    May 18

    When Success Stops Feeling Good: Sacred Pauses and Quiet Rebellion with Lauren Golden

    What happens when the life you worked so hard to build… no longer feels aligned? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Golden—entrepreneur, writer, confidence coach, and founder of The Free Mama—to talk about the quiet shift so many high-achieving women are experiencing right now. 💛JOIN THE FREE MAMA MOVEMENT  After building a seven-figure business and helping thousands of women create more freedom in their lives, Lauren made the unexpected decision to step into what she calls a quieter season—a sacred pause. Together, we explore: the hidden dark side of the self improvement industry and why the "at all costs" mentality can be harmful for women what to do when authenticity starts to feel performative onlinehow to find a supportive community (or start) a supportive community online the rise of a quiet rebellion against hustle cultureWe also talk about courage, reinvention, loneliness, identity shifts, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and what it looks like to evolve without blowing up your entire life. This conversation is for the woman who feels the quiet pull toward less noise… and more truth. Because maybe success isn’t just about what you build. Maybe it’s also about how fully you choose to live while building it. 📘Resources Mentioned: Your LIfe's Purpose: Uncover What Really Fulfills You 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    51 min
  4. Becoming a Miracle Magnet and The Hidden Cost of Not Living in Self Expression with Elvira V. Hopper

    May 11

    Becoming a Miracle Magnet and The Hidden Cost of Not Living in Self Expression with Elvira V. Hopper

    What if the reason your life feels off… is because you’re not fully being yourself? Not in a dramatic, quit-your-life way. But in the quiet, subtle ways you stay small… self-censor… and override what you know is true. In this conversation, I’m joined by Elvira V. Hopper—transformational speaker, artist, and creator of the Miracle Magnet movement—to explore the real cost of living out of alignment. Because it’s not just about feeling “a little off.” It can show up as burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing, and repeating the same patterns over and over again. Together, we talk about: Why so many of us were conditioned to shrink ourselves (hello, “good girl” programming and cultural expectations)The difference between being authentic and reacting from egoHow nervous system patterns and old beliefs keep us stuckWhy self-expression isn’t a personality trait—it’s a practiceThe role of community in actually creating change This isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about coming back to who you’ve always been. Because when you’re out of alignment… your life reflects it. And when you start telling the truth—even in small ways—everything begins to shift. ✨ Connect with Elvira + grab her free teaching: http://www.elvirahopper.com/linktree 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    39 min
  5. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Starting To Trust Yourself with Samantha Kane

    May 4

    Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Starting To Trust Yourself with Samantha Kane

    You can be capable, successful, and doing everything “right”… and still feel completely inadequate in certain moments. So what is that? We call it imposter syndrome. We call it self-doubt. We call it overthinking. But at the heart of it… this is really a conversation about knowing who you are. In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Kane — mom, founder of Roots Wings Wellness, and Certified Holistic Life Coach — to unpack what’s actually happening beneath the surface when we feel like a fraud, second guess ourselves, or shrink in moments that matter. This conversation bridges the practical and the deeper layers of personal growth — from emotional regulation and grounded communication to identity, self-trust, and the quiet work of coming back to yourself. We talk about: Why imposter syndrome isn’t a confidence problem — it’s an identity and a nervous system oneThe difference between reactive patterns and your grounded, steady selfHow to pause in difficult conversations (and why that changes everything)Letting go of responsibility for how others perceive or respond to youRebuilding self-trust through small, consistent actionsStaying grounded when life feels overwhelming or uncertainAnd how to navigate the in-between seasons where you’re no longer who you were… but not fully who you’re becoming yetThis isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about understanding yourself — and learning to trust what you find. Because maybe you’re not an imposter. Maybe you’re just learning how to be who you already are. 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    42 min
  6. Letting Go of Overstimulation and Mental Overload with Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider, Author of Frazzlebrain

    Apr 27

    Letting Go of Overstimulation and Mental Overload with Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider, Author of Frazzlebrain

    We’ve built a life that rewards stress… and then wonder why we can’t relax inside of it. You finally sit down at the end of the day— the kids are in bed, the house is quiet— and instead of exhaling… your brain speeds up. Sound familiar? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Gina Simmons Schneider—licensed psychotherapist, executive coach, and author of Frazzlebrain—to talk about what’s really happening in your brain when you feel constantly on edge. Get. DR. GINA'S BOOK FRAZZLEBRAIN: BREAK FREE OF ANXIETY, ANGER & STRESS After taking her “How Frazzlebrained Are You?” quiz and scoring a 7 out of 10 (😅), this conversation hit home in a very real way. We explore the concept of frazzlebrain—a mix of stress, pressure, irritability, and fatigue—and why so many of us are living in a constant state of low-grade overwhelm without even realizing it.  But more importantly… we talk about what’s missing. Not more productivity. Not better time management. Recovery. Because your body was never designed to stay in “go mode” all day without a way to come back down.  Inside this conversation, we cover: What “frazzlebrain” actually is and how it shows up in everyday lifeWhy your brain won’t shut off—even when your day is doneThe hidden impact of constant stimulation, screens, and “go-go-go” culture Why slowing down can feel uncomfortable (and what that means for your nervous system)Simple, science-backed ways to calm your brain and body in real timeHow your emotional state shapes how you experience other people and the world This episode is your reminder that you’re not bad at relaxing… your brain just hasn’t been given the space—or the tools—to feel safe enough to do it. And the good news? That’s something you can learn. 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    34 min
  7. Breaking Toxic Parenting Patterns and Healing Generational Trauma with Katherine Sellery

    Apr 20

    Breaking Toxic Parenting Patterns and Healing Generational Trauma with Katherine Sellery

    Parenting feels like the hardest job (sometimes even on the good days). Maximum effort, minimum (tangible) reward. Of course, we love our kids SO much but how do we balance everyone's seemingly never-ending needs with our own self care?   In this episode, I’m joined by Katherine Sellery, CEO and founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution, to talk about how the patterns we inherited—often without even realizing it—can show up in our parenting today. A lot of what we think of as “discipline” or “normal” behavior… is actually coming from old blueprints. And over time, those patterns can either build connection— or create distance—not just with young kids, but even with adult children. We talk about: Why control-based discipline often leads to retaliation, rebellion, and resistanceThe fundamental role of nervous system safety in parent-child relationshipsWhat happens when kids don’t feel seen, heard, or understoodParenting adult children and why disconnection can surface years laterThe difference between permissive, authoritarian, and connection-based parentingThe emotional weight of being a caregiver—and why it’s so hard to “turn off”Self-criticism, guilt, and the patterns we can become emotionally attached toPersonal growth and emotional healing through parentingHow to begin healing generational patterns instead of passing them onHow repair and self-compassion actually strengthen relationshipsThis isn’t about being a perfect parent. It’s about understanding your nervous system… becoming aware of what you’ve inherited… and allowing parenting to become a space for emotional healing— so you can choose what gets carried forward—and what doesn’t. 🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    46 min
  8. Why Kids Don’t Listen & The One Small Shift that Changes Everything with Cara Tyrrell

    Apr 13

    Why Kids Don’t Listen & The One Small Shift that Changes Everything with Cara Tyrrell

    If you’ve been searching for good parenting tips, meaningful parenting advice, or wondering how to get kids to listen without yelling while also learning how to raise confident and emotionally intelligent kids, this episode will completely reframe your approach. 📘Get Your Copy of Talk to Them Early and Often by Cara Tyrrell In this powerful conversation, early childhood expert Cara Tyrrell shares how the words we use every day shape our children’s identity, confidence, and overall child development. Because parenting isn’t just about correcting behavior— it’s about shaping the inner voice your child will carry for life. Drawing from her background in linguistics and early childhood education, Cara introduces her transformative framework, the Talking Triangle, and explains why only 7% of communication comes from words—while the other 93% comes from tone, body language, and energy.  We also explore how intentional language can support early communication skills—making this conversation especially valuable for parents looking for simple, effective ways to incorporate speech therapy at home through everyday interactions. And perhaps most importantly, we go deeper into the work many parents avoid: why raising emotionally secure children often requires reparenting yourself first. In this episode, we cover: How language directly impacts child development and identityPractical ways to support communication and speech therapy at homeWhy saying “you’re okay” can confuse a child’s emotional experienceHow to get kids to listen without yelling (without power struggles)The connection between language, self-talk, and confidenceHow to raise confident kids through everyday conversationsHow to repair after reactive parenting momentsWhy connection—not control—is the foundation of discipline🪷Rise & Flourish LIVE | Delray Beach, FL | Sat. 9-26 | Learn More & Reserve Your Spot 📙New Audible Users: Get a FREE 30 Day Trial and Audio book from Audible  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.

    47 min
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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 home life, at work, and everywhere in between.  This is not just another parenting podcast. Raising Wild Hearts is the best parenting podcast for real life, grounded, and expert-backed parenting tips.  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. The biggest change starts small in the chaos and the calm, the messy and the mundane, and most importantly, in your own heart.  Calling all cycle breakers, trailblazers, and change makers—this is Raising Wild 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/rise 🎙️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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