Episode 170: Parenting with Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline: Ryann Watkin’s Approach

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, DJ sits down with Ryann Watkin, a passionate speaker, educator, wife, and mother of three, to explore how self-discipline plays a critical role in shaping compassionate, emotionally healthy families. With her unique blend of curiosity and life experience, Ryann dives deep into the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and family life. Ryann Watkin is a self-proclaimed existential question-asker, book lover, and inspiration junkie. After navigating acute postpartum depression, her journey toward self-exploration led her to seek better ways to live, parent, and connect with the world. Through her podcast, Raising Wild Hearts, Ryann shares her passion for exploring where psychology, spirituality, and family life intersect. Nothing fills her heart like a deep, philosophical conversation, and she brings that energy to this insightful discussion.4:34 – DJ and Ryann dive into the role self-discipline plays in both parenting and adulthood, reflecting on how it influences not only family life but also society as a whole.19:27 – DJ and Ryann chat about how parents teach their kids both intentionally and unintentionally through everyday interactions, shaping behaviors in ways we might not even realize.25:53 – They discuss the importance of letting kids vent their emotions when they're really upset, offering a listening ear without jumping in or interrupting.Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Imperfect Heroes so you never miss an episode!For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz -Website: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQRumble: https://rumble.com/v449rkoDJ Stutz Booking Link: https://bookme.name/ImperfectheroespodcastONE ON ONE COACHING Link: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/courses/one-on-one-coaching-bundleFind DJ’s Book “Roman is Bigger” on Amazon, KIndle, Barnes&Noble, and Walmart.Vote for the Imperfect Heroes Podcast: https://womeninpodcasting.net/imperfect-heroes-insights-into-parenting/Connect with Ryann Watkin -Email -  [email protected] - https://raisingwildhearts.buzzsprout.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/raisingwildhearts/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rwhearts/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryannwatkin/ Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support