Dad, entrepreneur, producer, and former restaurant owner Michael Halter has spent years building businesses and creative projects, but one of his most important roles has been being a stay-at-home dad to his two kids, now 17 and 13. In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, Michael opens up about what happens when the little kids you've spent years raising suddenly become teenagers with lives of their own.

Michael sits down with Host, Kevin Del Ro, and talks about the emotional shift from being at the center of your children's world to slowly taking a backseat as they gain independence, start dating, drive, spend more time with friends, and begin becoming adults. He shares why he believes parents should give their kids room to experience life, make mistakes, and learn—while making sure the foundation and communication at home are always there. Beyond fatherhood, Michael discusses balancing family with entrepreneurship and creative projects, including his production work and co-founding Birdie Juice.

🚀 In this episode Michael opens up about:

✅ Life as a stay-at-home dad raising teenagers

✅ The emotional transition from raising kids to watching them become adults

✅ Raising a 17-year-old daughter and navigating dating, independence, and trust

✅ Parenting teenagers in the age of smartphones and social media

✅ Becoming the kind of father his own dad was to him

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Dad content creator and marathon runner Kyle Bradshaw has built a following by sharing honest reminders about fatherhood while running the streets of Florida. In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, Kyle shares why some of the most meaningful parts of being a dad happen in the ordinary, everyday moments. Kyle opens up about raising a six-year-old son and two-year-old daughter, adjusting to the kindergarten years, balancing work and family, and the constant challenge of being the present and intentional dad he wants to be. From leaving the dishes in the sink to play Spider-Man and Venom with his son, to letting his kids crawl into bed in the middle of the night, Kyle talks about recognizing that these stages of fatherhood don't last forever—and why sometimes the things that feel inconvenient today are the moments we'll miss the most. 🚀 In this episode Kyle opens up about:

✅ Why being present can be one of the hardest parts of fatherhood

✅ Choosing playtime with your kids over the never-ending to-do list

✅ Raising a son and daughter through different stages of childhood

✅ How running gives him time to reflect on becoming a better dad

✅ Teaching kids hard work by letting them see you struggle and persevere

✅ Why ordinary days with your kids can become the most meaningful ones

✅ The challenge of becoming the dad you want to be

✅ Why showing up every day matters more than being a perfect father

Former Seattle Seahawks legend and Super Bowl XLVIII Champion Cliff Avril has accomplished almost everything on the football field, but in this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, he shares why being a father is the achievement he's most proud of. Cliff opens up about raising two boys, balancing life after the NFL, parenting teenagers, teaching respect, building character, and why becoming a dad completely changed his perspective on success.

Beyond football, Cliff discusses the lessons he learned from his Haitian immigrant parents, why serving your community matters, how sports build resilience, and the importance of showing your children what love, hard work, and humility look like every day. Whether you're a dad, an NFL fan, raising sons, or simply trying to become a better parent, this conversation is packed with wisdom you'll carry long after the episode ends.

🚀 In this episode Cliff opens up about:

✅Life after winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks

✅Raising teenage boys with respect and discipline

✅The parenting lessons Cliff learned from his own father

✅Why adversity is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their children

✅Balancing business, philanthropy, marriage, and fatherhood

✅Teaching kids gratitude, service, and humility

✅Balancing work and family without sacrificing either