by Mike Ruman | May 10, 2018 | Family, Podcast
I love my kids but sometimes they can be a bit, well, a little bit lazy. I know, I can too. How do we teach our kids to be resilient? I also like the word grit. How do we instill grit in our kids? So let’s start off with a definition. It’s the capacity to... 
by Mike Ruman | Sep 8, 2017 | Family, Fitness, Podcast
Recently I had my first fight. Like a real fight. Like two guys in the ring duking it out. Yeah, it was as crazy as that sounded. I’m 39, run my own freelancer business, I’m a part-time stay-at-home dad (with four kids), enrolled in seminary for my master’s degree,... 
by Mike Ruman | Dec 4, 2016 | Family
If you listen to the Healthy Dads Podcast you’ll hear me introduced as: Mike ‘I once wrestled an alligator to prove a point to my kid’ Ruman That is 100% true. Here’s the video, and the why is below. Why would I wrestle an alligator? I have a... 
by Mike Ruman | Nov 23, 2016 | Family, Fitness
I’m 39-years old and training for my first fight. When I tell people that they usually have this weird look on their face and respond with one of these choices: “What the …???” “Why???” “Are you having a mid-life... 
by Mike Ruman | Nov 20, 2016 | Family
It’s that time of year. Let’s make it count for your health! Below are 5 MUST HAVE gifts you need to ask for … unless you already have them. Pedometer There are TONS of health trackers out there. Honestly, most of them are really good. I love my...