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Parenting in the Pause | #14

Release Date: 09/06/2024

Pooch Hall: Climbing Up From Rock Bottom | #15

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 with the talented film & television actor Pooch Hall, most known for his roles on “The Game” and “Ray Donovan”. Duck and Pooch have a history that extends over 20 years, going back to a shared experience on a Ford Commercial in the early 2000s. They’ve stayed in touch ever since, something that is hard to come by in the ever-changing world of show business. In the years since, Pooch has...

Parenting in the Pause | #14

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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...

Getting Radically Transparent with Nikki Sharp | #13

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 to welcome a true Renaissance Woman and multi-hyphenate in the amazing Nikki Sharp. Nikki is a Former Model, and Present-Day Speaker, Health Professional, Author, Podcaster, and Coach, but despite all her labels, one thing you’ll learn quickly is that the only label that truly matters to Nikki is “Nikki”. Being herself. It’s that sort of Radical Transparency that has guided her through some troubled and stressful times in...

Succeeding at Business AND at Home with Bill Faeth | #12

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 with successful entrepreneur, speaker, and coach, Bill Faeth. Bill has been at the helm of many start-up businesses, has had countless employees, and has acquired an enormous Net Worth over the years… and even he has room to open up about stress, family, and leadership. You would think that “artist-types” Ryan and Duck wouldn’t have much in common with a Type A Personality like Bill, but as the discussion...

Confronting Codependency with Ryan’s Father, Kenny Dusick | #11

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 with Ryan’s Father, Kenny Dusick. Together the three share a fascinating conversation surrounding the ups and downs of a father-son relationship that has spanned success, addiction, and everything else in between. Kenny, or “Uncle Kenny” as he likes to be called, is the life of the party, and his humor, charm, and charisma is part of what has given him so much success as an attorney, and within his personal...

Brent Smith of Shinedown: Choosing a More ‘Dangerous’ You | #10

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 with Brent Smith, lead singer of the iconic Rock Band “Shinedown”. Active in the music scene for well over 2 decades, Shinedown is known for global smash hits like “Second Chance” and “A Symptom of Being Human” among many others. Similarly to Ryan, Brent has made mental health a focal point of his life and music. Having dealt with his own issues within the world of addiction, Brent has come out on the...

Sara Bareilles: Putting on a ‘Brave’ Face | #09

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 with one of the most accomplished singer/song-writers working in the music industry today. Her reputation speaks for itself, and even if you don’t know her, you have certainly heard her music. It's the iconic Sara Bareilles. Sara has spent years balancing the challenges inherent to finding a space in the music industry, and she goes into generous detail about the anxiety and depression she has faced at...

Fighting through the ‘GOOP’ | #08

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 with one of the greatest motivational speakers in the game, Entrepreneur, Daredevil, and Author: Peter Sage. Within the first couple minutes of their discussion it’s easy to tell why Peter has had the chance to encourage thousands of people on enormous stages around the globe. The ease in the way he is able to communicate his own experiences and tap into what makes us “tick” is apparent from the get-go, and...

A Head for Business & the Heart of a Performer | #07

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 to welcome Laura Casselman, the CEO of “JVZoo”, Speaker, Best Selling Author, and former member of the iconic Radio City Rockettes. Laura’s confidence is contagious, and as soon as she starts speaking you understand how she’s been able to foster success in so many areas of her life. She’s adamant about fighting the sexism that’s present in the businessworld, and has learned countless lessons along the way about the...

(Street-Art)istic Integrity | #06

The Harder to Breathe Podcast

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 rare live & in-person conversation with Author, Filmmaker, and Street Artist “Morley”. If you have the chance to look over Morley’s street art portfolio, or if you stumble upon a piece of his work as you’re walking through Los Angeles, you’ll quickly see that there is much more depth to his art than you might typically expect from someone who claims “street artist” as their profession. That depth...

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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

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