I HAVE QUESTIONS with Michael Ruhland

From Problem Kid to Purpose: Corey Watts Part 3

In Part 3 of my conversation with Corey Watts, we bring the journey home. After exploring freedom, travel, danger, and perspective in Parts 1 and 2, this chapter turns inward — toward the classrooms, relationships, and defining moments that shape who we become. Corey opens up about what it meant to be labeled a “problem kid,” how it felt to be misunderstood, and why one meaningful connection can change the entire trajectory of a young person’s life. We talk about mentorship, second chances, and the messy, human side of education that rarely makes it into lesson plans. In this episode, you’ll hear: * How a tough high school season became a turning point * Why connection matters more than curriculum * What students wish adults understood about “problem kids” * How relationships outlast classrooms * The full‑circle moment between a teacher and a former student * Why grace, patience, and belief can change a life This final chapter is personal, honest, and a reminder that people grow, goals shift, and sometimes the kid who drove you crazy becomes the adult who teaches you something about resilience and gratitude. If you’re enjoying these conversations, make sure to like, subscribe, and share so you never miss what’s coming next on I Have Questions with Michael Ruhland. 📧 Got thoughts or a story of your own? Email me anytime: IHaveQuestions2025@gmail.com [IHaveQuestions2025@gmail.com] Stay curious, my friends. — Michael PRIMARY KEYWORDS * teacher student relationship stories * problem kids in school * education and mentorship * Corey Watts interview * I Have Questions podcast * Michael Ruhland podcast SECONDARY KEYWORDS * how teachers change lives * student success stories * personal growth through connection * high school memories * resilience and second chances * meaningful teacher impact LONG‑TAIL KEYWORDS * what students wish teachers understood * how one teacher changed my life * stories of tough kids who made it * the power of connection in education * full circle teacher student stories * why relationships matter in classrooms

How Travel Rewires Your Purpose: Corey Watts | Part 2

In Part 2 of my conversation with Corey Watts, we go far beyond travel stories. This chapter is about the moments that rearrange your priorities, the experiences that shift your goals, and the unexpected ways the world teaches you who you really are. Corey opens up about: * How seeing extreme poverty reshaped his sense of privilege * The opportunities he realized he had been taking for granted * Why goals aren’t fixed — they evolve as you evolve * Leaving construction to pursue a life with more freedom and mobility * How travel helped him rethink purpose, work, and what “success” actually means * The beauty of exploring the United States with fresh eyes * The overlooked power of being recognized, believed in, and understood This episode is about growth, perspective, and the courage to rewrite your story — whether you’re on the other side of the world or standing on a construction site wondering what’s next. If you’re enjoying these conversations, make sure to like, subscribe, and share so you never miss an episode of I Have Questions with Michael Ruhland. 📧 Got questions or stories of your own? Email me anytime: IHaveQuestions2025@gmail.com [IHaveQuestions2025@gmail.com] Stay curious, my friends. — Michael Primary Keywords * travel changed my life * how travel changes you * evolving goals and purpose * personal growth through travel * Corey Watts interview * I Have Questions podcast * Michael Ruhland podcast Secondary Keywords * travel perspective shift * American road trip stories * finding purpose in your 20s * blue collar to remote work * overcoming expectations * being recognized for who you are * problem kids in education * teacher student relationship stories Long‑Tail Keywords * how seeing poverty changes your worldview * why your goals change as you grow * travel stories that reshape your identity * conversations that change your life * the impact of supportive teachers

The Bridge Built by Questions

What would you attempt to build if you knew you might never see it finished? Have you looked at a question from a new perspective? In this episode of I Have Questions, we walk across one of the most iconic structures in the world — the Brooklyn Bridge — and uncover the story most people never hear. It begins with an engineer, John Roebling, but it’s completed by someone history nearly overlooked: Emily Warren Roebling, a woman whose curiosity, courage, and relentless questioning carried the bridge to completion. This episode explores: * The bold question that sparked the Brooklyn Bridge * The tragedies that nearly stopped construction * Washington Roebling’s battle with the bends * Emily Roebling’s rise from “messenger” to master engineer * How curiosity can rewrite expectations and reshape history * Why the bridge stands today because three people kept asking What if? Why not? How could we? As we walk through this story, we’re reminded that the world’s greatest achievements aren’t built only with stone and steel — they’re built with questions, persistence, and the courage to keep going even when the path disappears beneath your feet. So as you step back into your day, ask yourself: What’s the bridge you’re building right now? And what question have you been too afraid to ask? If this episode sparked your curiosity, make sure to like, subscribe, and share so you never miss an episode of I Have Questions with Michael Ruhland. 📧 Got a question or story of your own? Email me anytime: IHaveQuestions2025@gmail.com [IHaveQuestions2025@gmail.com] Stay curious. Peace, love, R. * Brooklyn Bridge story * Emily Roebling * John Roebling * Washington Roebling * Brooklyn Bridge history * I Have Questions podcast * Michael Ruhland podcast * women in engineering history * famous engineering failures and successes * 19th century engineering * suspension bridge design explained * historical storytelling podcast * curiosity and learning podcast * who really built the Brooklyn Bridge * Emily Roebling engineering contributions * history of the Brooklyn Bridge explained * stories of overlooked women in history * how curiosity drives innovation * inspirational engineering stories 00:00 The Vision of the Brooklyn Bridge 02:39 The Role of Emily Roebling 05:35 Curiosity and the Power of Questions #BrooklynBridge #EmilyRoebling #EngineeringHistory #HiddenHistory #CuriosityPodcast #IHQPodcast #MichaelRuhland #WomenInHistory #StorytellingPodcast #LearnSomethingNew #HistoryNerds #AskMoreQuestions

The Day you Realize...This isn't It

The conversation explores the theme of personal growth and the choice to embrace curiosity over certainty. It delves into the unsettling realization that prompts life redesign and the spark that ignites a new mindset. Takeaways * Personal growth * Choosing curiosity over certainty Chapters * 00:00 The Unsettling Realization

Walking Away From ‘Normal’: Why Corey Watts Chose Freedom Part 1

What if you looked at your life one day and realized… this isn’t it? In Part 1 of my 3‑episode conversation with traveler and adventurer Corey Watts, we explore the moment he and his wife decided to walk away from the grind and design a life built on freedom, curiosity, and a school bus pointed toward anywhere. In this episode, Corey shares: * The night he realized the “supposed‑to” life wasn’t his life * How he saved money, quit his job, and built out a van * Why a mini school bus became home for 3+ years * What traveling the U.S., Southeast Asia, and Central America taught him * The moment in Nicaragua that shattered everything he thought he knew about the world * How saying YES reshaped his worldview and opportunities If you’re craving a life with more meaning, more curiosity, and more courage… this episode is for you. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the show. 📩 Email your questions or stories: ihavequestions2025@gmail.com [ihavequestions2025@gmail.com] Keywords: van life, school bus conversion, travel stories, quitting the 9‑to‑5, life redesign, freedom lifestyle, Nicaragua travel, Southeast Asia travel, personal growth, curiosity podcast, Michael Ruhland, Corey Watts interview