Courtside Forever

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Courtside Forever is a podcast for parents swept up in the circus of everyday problems who, despite the world’s best efforts, are still dedicated to seeking intentional moments with their kids. I’m your host, Ryan Rucker, and each week, I will bring you a new episode made for you. We’ll keep it brief for some weeks, diving into a specific topic such as Youth Sports or Paternity Leave in America. These 15-20 minute episodes will focus on overarching themes, statistics, and practical next steps parents can take. In other weeks, we’ll extend our conversations, inviting parents in sports, business, and other industries to look at how they center parenthood in their lives and touch on our inevitable struggles while building a career, business, and future. Whether you’re a dad or mom or thinking of stepping into the role someday, Courtside Forever is a podcast that aims to recenter the world we’re building for our kids. In 2024, The United States of America declared parenting a public health crisis, citing the way society is set up for the reason we struggle. In the document created by the US Department of Health and Services Department, Parents Under Pressure, Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy stated, “Raising children is sacred work. It should matter to all of us. And the health and well-being of those who are caring for our children should matter to us as well.” In 2020, I hosted and produced the 8-episode docuseries Complicated Fatherhood, where I spent each episode speaking to my biological dad to understand how his absence from my life affected my Fatherhood. Since wrapping the podcast, I knew I wanted to get back into podcasting, and Courtside Forever is a continuation of my mantra to be ever present in my daughters’ lives. On Courtside Forever, we’ll have fun, get serious, tell stories, and work to focus on the only thing that matters because, as parents, we’ve got the best seats in the house. Let’s enjoy them.

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Tuesday Dec 31, 2024

Reset, Reflect, and Recharge | Episode 8

Tuesday Dec 31, 2024

The new year is here, and with it comes a fresh slate, new opportunities, and a chance to realign our priorities. In this episode of Courtside Forever, we dive into how parents can approach the year with intention by focusing on three pillars: resetting, reflecting, and recharging.

Join host Ryan Rucker as he shares personal stories about navigating life's curveballs—from the joys of fatherhood to moments of overwhelming loss—and how the practice of intentional rest helped him regain balance. Learn why slowing down isn't just a luxury but a necessity and how setting meaningful goals can help your family thrive in the year ahead.

From creating your “word of the year” to finding time for true rest, Ryan explores actionable strategies to bring clarity, gratitude, and connection into your family’s life. Whether you’re resetting expectations, reflecting on lessons learned, or planning ways to recharge together, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your best year yet.

Start your year off right with this motivating episode, because as parents, we’ve got the best seats in the house—let’s enjoy them!

Courtside Forever

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Reset, Reflect, and Recharge | Episode 8

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