Podcast
I HAVE QUESTIONS with Michael Ruhland
Hosted by Michael Ruhland · EN
Have you ever asked a question? Been in a classroom? Felt curious about how the world works? Or wondered how we can all keep learning, no matter our age or role?
Then you’re in the right place… because I Have Questions.
Hosted by Michael Ruhland—business owner, former soldier, educator, coach, mentor, administrator, husband, father, and lifelong learner—I Have Questions with Michael Ruhland is a podcast built around curiosity, learning, and the power of asking better questions. After spending more than two decades working in public education, Mike believes the most important thing we can do is stay curious and keep asking questions.
Each episode blends personal stories, conversations with inspiring people, and reflections on life in and around the classroom. Mike talks with teachers, students, parents, and everyday learners about the moments when curiosity changes how we think, learn, and grow. Drawing inspiration from great thinkers, history, and everyday experiences, the podcast explores what it means to be both a teacher and a learner at the same time.
This isn’t a professional development course—it’s a reminder of the joy of curiosity we all had as children and how we can bring it back into our busy lives. Whether you’re an educator, student, parent, or simply someone who wants to learn more about the world, there’s no age requirement and no job title needed to join the conversation.
In our time together, the goal is simple: help you feel relaxed, refreshed, curious, and ready to ask more questions.
And along the way, you might even discover some fascinating answers to questions you didn’t know you had.
Are you ready? Good. Because… I Have Questions.
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This helped her overcome fear
2d ago00:00:49Tap to summarizeMia Mason shares her experience of overcoming fear and taking action, encouraging others to do the same. She also discusses the unexpected experiences of writing a book and being interviewed by unfamiliar individuals.TakeawaysOvercoming fear leads to joy and value in life.Writing a book can lead to unexpected and sometimes scary experiences.Chapters00:00 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action
Transcribe →IHQ Newsletter 3
2d ago00:08:58Tap to summarizeThe conversation explores the transformative power of diagnosis and understanding, as well as the role of creativity in expressing internal experiences. It delves into the impact of self-observation and the significance of sharing personal stories.TakeawaysDiagnosis is not just information, it's an identity and a language.Creativity becomes a bridge between people who might otherwise never understand each other.Chapters00:00 The Transformative Power of Diagnosis and Understanding05:45 The Significance of Self-Observation and Sharing Personal Stories
Transcribe →How this book helps Dyslexia & ADHD
3d ago00:00:42Tap to summarizeThe conversation covers the topic of combining words and images to create a multi-sensory experience in a book. Mia Mason discusses her motivation for this approach and the complementary nature of visuals and text in providing a diverse learning experience.TakeawaysMulti-sensory experienceComplementary nature of visuals and textChapters00:00 Complementary Nature of Visuals and Text
Transcribe →Why this book makes a difference
4d ago00:00:44Tap to summarizeMia's favorite book is 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse', which she finds inspiring and has a graphic novel format. Michael is interested in reading it to expand his reading list.TakeawaysThe Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse - a graphic novel inspiring bookEncouragement to expand reading listChapters00:00 Favorite Book: 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse'
Transcribe →OCD Finally has a Name
4d ago00:19:55Tap to summarizeThe conversation delves into the real experience of living with OCD, the transformative power of creativity and healing, the discovery of the language of OCD and anxiety, the journey to writing a book, and the unique combination of illustrations and poems in the book. Mia Mason's experience with OCD and the creative process of writing and illustrating the book are highlighted, providing insight into the therapeutic and educational aspects of the work.TakeawaysThe transformative power of creativity in processing and healingThe unique combination of illustrations and poems in the bookChapters00:00 Exploring the Real Experience of Living with OCD09:24 Therapy, Creativity, and the Journey to Writing a Book
Transcribe →Play Based Childhoods
5d ago00:00:53Tap to summarizeExploring the importance of play-based childhoods and embracing challenge as a normal part of learning. Partnering with community organizations to offer workshops and support for adolescents and teens.TakeawaysPlay-based childhoodsEmbracing challengeCommunity partnershipsChapters00:00 The Role of Play in Childhood Development
Transcribe →Gobekli Tepe Mystery
1w ago00:00:53Tap to summarizeThe conversation delves into the intriguing mystery of Göbekli Tepe, an ancient site in Turkey, and its spiritual significance, shedding light on its cultural and historical importance.TakeawaysGöbekli Tepe's mysterySpiritual significance of ancient sitesChapters00:00 The Mystery of Göbekli Tepe
Transcribe →Life as a web of Relationships
1w ago00:00:55Tap to summarizeThe conversation explores the Maori worldview of interconnectedness and ancestral memory, emphasizing the idea of not walking through the world alone but being part of something much larger. It delves into the strength found in the Haka and the significance of every person as a thread in the cloth of life.TakeawaysInterconnectedness and ancestral memory in the Maori worldviewThe concept of not walking through the world alone and being part of something much largerChapters00:00 Ancestral Memory and Strength in the Haka
Transcribe →Where does your Power Live
1w ago00:08:30Tap to summarizeThe conversation explores the theme of reclaiming personal power through embodied awareness and Da Vinci's practice. It delves into the transition from living for others to living authentically, and the importance of listening to the body's whispers. The activity of creating a body map is used to understand where energy gets stuck and where it flows, leading to a shift from red zones of pressure to green zones of creativity and purpose.TakeawaysReclaiming personal power through embodied awarenessListening to the body's whispersChapters00:00 Concluding Reflection
Transcribe →Finding Purpose
1w ago00:00:42Tap to summarizeThe conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and purpose, highlighting the impact it has on one's perspective and approach to life. Emily shares her message of self-discovery and the significance of understanding one's purpose to navigate challenges and find fulfillment.TakeawaysSelf-awarenessPurposeChapters00:00 The Importance of Self-Awareness and Purpose
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