Parenting in the Pause | #14

For today's episode of "Harder to Breathe'', host and former drummer of "Maroon 5" Ryan Dusick is joined by co-host and actor Brian "Duck" Maillard for a discussion on Parenting with Destini Ann Davis, Parenting Coach and Social Media Sensation.

Each of the three approaches the conversation from a different angle: Destini Ann as a single mother with ADHD, Duck as a Father of an 11-Year-Old Son, and Ryan without children, but who regularly works with parents as part of his therapy practice.

Their varied life experiences foster a fantastic discussion that covers immense ground in a short period of time. We're lucky to quickly get a feel for Destini Ann's remarkable and grounded approach as a parenting coach, and see how it works in real time as she helps Duck with some challenges that he's been facing as a father. Add in a touch of Ryan's professional insight into human behavior as a therapist, and you have a really effective, useful, and empowering conversation on what it means to be both a parent and a human being.

It's easy to see why Destini Ann has found such success both as a coach and as an internet personality. She will immediately give you a sense of confidence in yourself, as well as a desire to improve, and create a better life for your "community" no matter what that looks like… and she certainly pulls that off yet again here on the "Harder to Breathe" Podcast.

0:00:00 Introduction & Duck's Current Project

0:06:13 Today's Guest: Destini Ann Davis

0:08:45 The "Stay at Home Dad"

0:11:18 Destini Ann Joins the Podcast

0:12:54 Ryan's Connection to Parenting

0:13:41 Looking Inward as a Parent First

0:16:24 Destini Ann's Journey as a Parent

0:18:24 Duck's Journey as a Parent

0:21:50 Parenting the Child That Is In Front of You

0:25:41 Good Cop / Bad Cop Dynamic

0:26:48 Generational Patterns

0:28:43 The Passing of Destini Ann's Mom

0:32:33 Navigating the Logistics of Parenting

0:36:48 Survive Moments vs. Thrive Moments

0:38:45 "Disorganized Attachment"

0:40:23 Imbalanced Dependency

0:42:52 Walking the Line of Respect & Embracing Communication

0:48:53 When Your Toolbox Runs Out

0:53:53 Ryan's Take on Duck's "Parenting Failure"

0:55:50 "Parenting in the Pause"

1:00:56 Accepting Your Role

1:07:51 Managing ADHD as a Child and as a Parent

1:14:54 Embracing Who Your Child Is

1:17:38 Wrap Up & Conclusion

More on Destini Ann Davis:

Website: https://www.destiniann.com/epk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destini.ann

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@destini.ann

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