In this powerful self-development conversation, Ryann sits down with Ian Chamandy, Chief Purpose Officer of PurposeU, to explore the deeper purpose of life and why your answer to “What is my purpose?” can be expressed in just seven words or less. Ian breaks down a simple but transformative process for discovering your unique gift — the inner thread that’s been living inside you all along — and how it becomes a practical decision-making compass for motivation, success, and everyday alignment.

Together, they discuss why so many people struggle to name their purpose, how to find purpose and passion in life without overthinking it, and the confidence that comes from finally putting words to who you really are. This episode is a grounded, soulful guide for anyone longing for clarity in motherhood, work, relationships, or personal growth.

Keywords: purpose, what is my purpose, purpose of life, find your purpose, self development, motivation, success, how to find purpose and passion in life, Raising Wild Hearts, Ryann Watkin, PurposeU, emotional health, clarity, confidence, personal development podcast

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In this walk-with-me-Wednesday episode of Raising Wild Hearts, Ryann is exploring the science — and the lived experience — behind compassion, intuition, and the frequencies we carry into our daily lives.

You’ll hear:
• The museum moment that revealed how “electric” we truly are
• How meditation strengthens empathy centers in the brain
• What to make of energetic frequencies like love and compassion
• Why belief shapes reality more than we think
• The parenting stat that every overwhelmed mom needs to hear
• How to stay grounded in compassion — even on the messy days

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In this powerful live conversation from the Rise & Flourish event, guest host Danielle Neufeld sits down with Brooke Musial, founder of Musical Breathwork, to explore how our bodies are instruments of intuition — and how sound, breath, and play can help us move through fear, find flow, and reconnect to joy.

Brooke shares her philosophy of embodied intuition, explaining how the body’s electromagnetic field, breath rhythm, and vagal tone shape the way we experience life. She reminds us that something as simple as singing while doing the dishes can regulate the nervous system, boost mood, and bring us back to presence.

This episode is a soulful reminder that healing doesn’t have to be heavy — it can sound like laughter, movement, and song.

✨ Topics we cover:
-The body as an instrument of intuition
-How fear creates stagnation (in body and life)
-Singing as nervous system regulation
-Simple breathwork for emotional balance
-Vagal nerve stimulation through sound
-The power of play


🎥 Learn more about Brooke's Work: https://musicalbreathwork.com/

🎙 Check out Danielle & Greg’s podcast, The Most Important Thing: https://www.tmitpod.com/

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Ever hit a goal and still felt empty at the top? If you need a reminder that doing, proving, and pushing will never bring the fulfillment your souls is craving—this episode is it.

Ryann opens up about her own journey from hustle to holy, sharing stories of self-trust, surrender, and the quiet moments when God whispers our next step.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

🌿 Why chasing success can still feel empty
🌿 The difference between hustle energy and divine alignment
🌿 How to build deep self-trust by keeping promises to yourself
🌿 Why your mission is made in the moments between milestones
🌿 A simple way to recognize divine guidance in everyday life

If you’ve been wondering how to slow down, realign with your purpose, and still get things done without burning out — this one’s for you.

🔗 Mentioned in this episode:
✨ Free mini-video series — Do The Thing
🌸 Rise & Flourish Upcoming Events Waitlist

🎙️ Raising Wild Hearts is where psychology meets soul — helping you create a fulfilling life, raise the next generation with patience, presence, and purpose, and change the world by starting at home in your own mind and heart.

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What if our schools actually taught kids how to think, not what to think? In this episode, we explore Montessori teaching methods, the Socratic Method, and the real-life benefits of alternative education — plus practical Montessori-at-home ideas every parent can use.

In this Raising Wild Hearts conversation, host Ryann Watkin sits down with educator and philosopher Marsha Familaro Enright, founder of Reliance College and The Great Connections Seminar, to talk about transforming education and re-igniting curiosity in both kids and adults.

You’ll hear how the Montessori philosophy and the Socratic method work together to cultivate self-reliant, confident thinkers — from preschool to higher education. Marsha shares stories from her 25+ years leading Montessori schools, walks us through a Socratic seminar example, and explains why freedom, discussion, and play are the foundations of real learning.

Whether you’re an educator, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, you’ll take away insights on how to raise (and become) an independent thinker who leads with curiosity, compassion, and courage.

✨ In this episode:

• Montessori teaching methods that nurture independence and creativity
• How to apply Montessori-at-home ideas in your family
• A Socratic seminar example that brings active learning to life
• Alternative education benefits for kids and adults
• Why traditional classrooms often kill curiosity — and how to revive it
• How discussion-based learning builds leadership and self-trust

📚 Resources Mentioned:

Reliance College
Let Grow ( Lenore Skenazy )
The Geek Way by Andrew McAfee
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius

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Getting real about overcoming imposter syndrome in motherhood, your business and everywhere in between—those moments when you’re doing the work but still hearing the whisper, “Who am I to talk about this?”

From holding space for tantrums and tween feelings to chasing dreams outside the home, this episode is a gentle call to remember that you are all the the proof you need.

Ryann shares how to balance purpose, parenting, and self-doubt without losing yourself in the process—and why the messy, beautiful middle might be the most sacred part of your spiritual journey.

You’ll hear:

• How to recognize imposter syndrome in motherhood and shift it into self-trust
• The real meaning of “doing the work” when you’re in the trenches
• How to balance ambition, career, and motherhood (without guilt)
• How your aligned action will help you step into your greatness

If you’ve ever wondered how to stay grounded, inspired, and confident while raising a happy family and building a purpose-driven life, this one’s for you.

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Motherhood can sometimes make us forget who we are—but it can also be the catalyst that brings us home to ourselves.

In this short but powerful Rise & Flourish series episode—recorded live at Rise & Flourish 2025 with Raising Wild Hearts guest host, Danielle Neufeld host of The Most Important Thing podcast— we explore what it means to trust your intuition, reclaim joy, and remember your wholeness after years of giving everything to everyone else.

Sarah Gyampoh, one of our beloved Rise & Flourish speakers, shares her story of rediscovering her inner voice after burnout, the six-year transformation that happens for both mothers and children, and how reconnecting with play, embodiment, and self-honoring rituals can help mothers rise and flourish—together, both in community and at home.

Tune in to hear:

• Why motherhood can deepen your intuition (if you let it)
• The fascinating six-year cycle of transformation for both moms and kids
• Simple ways to reconnect with your true self—beyond roles and responsibilities
• How play and embodiment spark joy, healing, and creativity
• A permission slip to be fully human again

This conversation was recorded live at the Rise & Flourish event and guest hosted by my dear friend, Danielle Neufeld. Danielle and her husband, Greg, host a podcast I love called The Most Important Thing. It’s all about family leadership and culture at home — really intentional, really inspiring.

🧡Listen to The Most Important Thing Here

🧡 Follow The Most Important Thing on Instagram Here

🎧 Listen to Sarah's first appearance on the Raising Wild Hearts podcast: The Mindful Mother's Way

🎧 Listen to Sarah's second appearance on the Raising Wild Hearts Podcast: Mastering Calm in the Chaos

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Thinking about planning a women's circle or conscious motherhood meetup? Today I'm sharing what I learned from co-hosting and planning my first live event in South Florida for moms and women.

✨Have something you want to host, make or create? Join me for Do The Thing, my free three-part mini-series on happiness, courage, and creativity.

It was a transformative and powerful personal growth experience— from the event planning nitty gritty to the actual dream-come-to-life moment— it was a lesson in how to stay calm, what soulful self care for women actually looks and feels like (in real life) and so much more.

Our Rise & Flourish gathering, held in South Florida, taught me lessons that went far beyond the event itself: how to surrender to support, how to let work feel easy, and how to redefine success from the inside out.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing what I learned from my first women’s event planning experience—both the soulful moments and the behind-the-scenes lessons that shaped me most.

You’ll hear about:
✨ The power of surrendering to support and letting yourself be held
✨ How to rewrite the belief that “work must be hard to be worthy”
✨ The small logistical touches that made a big energetic difference
✨ Why being yourself is the most magnetic event strategy of all

If you’ve ever dreamed of hosting your own women’s event, stepping into leadership, or simply bringing more ease and authenticity into your creative work—this episode is for you.

🎶 Get the Spotify playlist from Rise and Flourish 🎶

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