Raising Wild Hearts with Ryann Watkin

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 Budd...

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, interruptio...

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 Na...

What actually makes a life meaningful?

In this episode of Raising Wild Hearts, Ryann Watkin sits down with psychiatrist and author Anna Yusim to explore the difference between happiness and fulfillment — and why so many people still feel empty even after achieving success.

Together, they unpack the hidden cost of achievement culture, the role of authenticity in mental health, and why intuition may be one of the most overlooked ...

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...

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 alwa...

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.

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After building a seven-figure business and helping thousands of women create more freedom in their ...

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 livi...

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 H...

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 ...

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&...

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.

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In this powerful conversation, early childhood expert Cara Tyrrell shares how the words we use every day...

What does it really mean when a child says, “I hate school”?

For many kids, that moment isn’t about the math, the homework, or even the grades. It’s about something deeper — feeling confused, disconnected, or like they don’t belong.

In this episode, I sit down with educator, TEDx speaker, and YayMath.org Founder Robert Ahdoot to explore what actually goes into learning process and how we, as parent...

In this Walk With Me solo episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal shift in how I see my past — and how rewriting our stories can move us from victimhood to personal power.

Because the stories we tell about our lives don’t just describe the past…
they shape how we show up in the present.

We explore the difference between loving someone and loving them well, and how parenting gives us daily opportunities to c...

What if peace isn’t something you have to chase… but something waiting right outside your front door?

In this Best Of episode of Raising Wild Hearts, Ryann Watkin revisits a grounding conversation with Danisha Dumournay—author of Teachings of the Great Outdoors and Exploring Nature: Robin Finds Herself—about self-discovery, identity, and the healing power of nature. 

Danisha shares how growing up Ha...

What if the thing you need most right now… is to do less?

In this Walk With Me episode, I’m reflecting on something that doesn’t come easily for many of us: slowing down. In a culture that celebrates constant productivity and hustle, choosing rest or spaciousness can feel uncomfortable—even unsettling. But what if learning to listen to our inner rhythm is actually the key to more clarity, energy, and alignme...

For our 150th episode, we’re bringing back one of the most powerful conversations ever aired on Raising Wild Hearts.

Ginny Luther — international speaker, parent educator, and author of Blue Star Grit — joins us to explore what happens when we stop trying to control our children… and start regulating ourselves instead.

This episode dives deep into:

• The true meaning of discipline (hint: it’s not punis...

What if your frustration, your child’s struggle, or your career tension isn’t something to fix — but something your soul is trying to tell you? 

In this deeply thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner — developmental psychologist, Jungian scholar, astrologer, and creator of Noble Energy Maps® — shares how subconscious energy patterns shape our lives, relationships, and parenting.

W...

In this episode of Raising Wild Hearts, I sit down with Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey (AKA Nell 3D)— a Subtraction Strategist, Harvard-trained leader, and equine-informed coach — to talk about burnout, ambition, and what it really means to make an impact without losing yourself in the process.

Check Out Nell 3D on Substack  👀 👈 Guest Pass Access!

After missing her father’s funeral and burning out in high-stakes...