Ep 51. Keep On Swinging: Mike Miley of Rival Sons on Fatherhood and Never Giving Up
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“I would rather see my kids see Dad pursue his dreams, work hard, and never give up... and then come home and rain it all over them.”
What does it look like to be a great dad when your job takes you away for six weeks at a time?
In this episode, Josh sits down with Mike Miley, drummer and founding member of Rival Sons, the band behind the intro and outro music of The Dad Project. Mike opens up about the real tension of living on a tour bus half the year while trying to be fully present as a husband and father of three. His answer? Never quit. Keep showing up. Keep swinging. From waking at 5 AM for prayer and training, to flying home on off days just to be there, to why divorce simply isn’t an option, Mike brings the same relentless grit that built his career to the mission of fatherhood.
You don’t have to be a rock drummer to relate. If you have a demanding career and a family counting on you, this one’s for you.
Chapters:
- (00:00) – Welcome and Introduction
- (00:42) – Meet Mike Miley: Rival Sons and Never Quitting
- (06:53) – Perseverance as the Foundation
- (09:32) – Life on Tour: 150+ Dates a Year
- (15:21) – Coming Home and Reconnecting with Your Kids
- (22:01) – Feeding the Meter: Presence as a Daily Practice
- (26:40) – Putting on the Oxygen Mask First
- (36:39) – Mentors, Men’s Groups, and Staying Grounded
- (40:12) – Why Divorce Isn’t an Option
- (53:43) – Savor the Chaos: Knowing Your Why
- (59:28) – Closing: “Keep on Swinging”
Links & Resources
- The Dad Project: https://www.thedadprojectpodcast.org/
- Support the show: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBZR5GKFRMBDN
- Rival Sons: https://www.rivalsons.com/
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