The Men's Room

E15: Dr. Keith Edwards

In this conversation, you learn along with Chad as he talks with mentor, former grad school professor, and friend, Dr. Keith Edwards. We cover parenting, meaning of life, fatherhood, emotions, and more.

E13: Dr. Taylor Read - Living the Dream

Dr. Taylor Read joins Chad to talk about how she reached her dream of becoming a medical doctor. What did she have to overcome and what's it like to be on the top of the mountain!

E12: It's Been a While

In this episode, Keelin and I sit down for some real talk about where life has us right now: my latest heart surgery (including the “space junk” wire my cardiologist left floating around), what it’s like to live with an evolving heart condition, and the emotional whiplash of waiting months for test results and finally hearing, “Your heart function is improving.” From there, we shift into our new season as full-on soccer parents to fourth graders – date nights at the dome, kids doing handstands at practice, and how our perspective on youth sports has changed. Keelin shares what it was like growing up as an elite race walker with a super-serious sports culture, and we unpack the tension between “let them have fun” and “it’s okay to push them a little.” We also get really honest about us. We talk about the hard, heavy stretch our marriage has been in this fall, how easy it is to start hearing criticism in innocent questions, the long late-night conversations that helped us reset, and why even strong relationships still have pain, conflict, and repair work. If you’ve ever thought, “We love each other… so why does this feel so hard sometimes?” this one’s for you. We wrap by sharing how we’re choosing to celebrate 21 years together (hint: Vegas, an 83-year-old travel buddy, and a non-negotiable night at Tao). It’s vulnerable, a little messy, and very us – an episode about medical scares, kids’ sports, long-term love, and what it really looks like to keep choosing each other on purpose.

E9: Sports dads, parents vs kids games, and women's sports!

Chad Henderson and Teron Buford swap stories about life as “sports dads.” From juggling work-life balance and weekend tournaments to avoiding the “over-the-top” parent trap, they cover: * teaching teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience * learning from—and not imitating—famous sports parents * the growing spotlight on girls’ & women’s sports * keeping expectations realistic while still pushing kids to excel A fast, honest look at raising young athletes in today’s pressure-packed sports world.

E8: You can talk when you fish, and being glad I almost died!

Join Taylor and Chad as they navigate through a lively discussion filled with personal stories and insights. From overcoming tech issues to sharing experiences about roller coasters and heart conditions, this episode is packed with engaging anecdotes. They also delve into deeper topics like the importance of representation, the challenges of discussing serious issues with children, and the evolving journey of health and family. Tune in for a mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and thoughtful reflections. #podcast #LifeStories #RepresentationMatters