ReHealth Dads

ReHealth Dads I help dedicated fathers reclaim their health, move beyond just functioning, and feel like themselves again.

A few weeks ago, I saw a Facebook post from a father named Justin.In six months, he had lost nearly 60 pounds.That caugh...
06/18/2026

A few weeks ago, I saw a Facebook post from a father named Justin.

In six months, he had lost nearly 60 pounds.

That caught my attention, but it wasn't the reason I wanted to talk to him.

After hearing his story, I realized the most important transformation wasn't the weight loss itself. It was the community he found, the systems he built, and the example he wanted to set for his son.

In this first edition of ReHealth Dad of the Month, I share the story behind the transformation and why it offers an important lesson for fathers who feel stuck.

Link in comments.

One question has haunted me ever since my son was diagnosed with autism:What’s going to happen to him when I’m gone?It’s...
06/11/2026

One question has haunted me ever since my son was diagnosed with autism:

What’s going to happen to him when I’m gone?

It’s not something I think about every day, but it’s always there, quietly parked in the back of my mind.

Who will understand him?
Who will advocate for him?
Who will help him navigate a world that isn’t always built for him?

Those thoughts played a bigger role in our decision to have a second child than I realized.

A few days ago, my wife and I welcomed our second son into the world.

In this week's article, I share the story behind his name, the special connection it has to his big brother, and the hope that guided our decision.

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06/04/2026

You are my sunshine,
Go on my son, shine.
You make me happy,
When times are grey.
I hope you know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my son's shine away.

A chiropractor accidentally helped us name our son.When my wife and I were expecting our first boy, we spent months sear...
06/04/2026

A chiropractor accidentally helped us name our son.

When my wife and I were expecting our first boy, we spent months searching through Punjabi and Filipino names. Nothing felt right.

Then someone suggested we look at the stars. That's how we found Rigel.

Later, I learned Rigel is associated with the left leg of the constellation Orion. As someone who has walked with a limp for more than 30 years after a childhood surgery, that detail hit differently.

Over time, I've come to think of my son as my left leg. The thing that keeps me steady and pushes me to become a better father.

I wrote about the story behind his name in this week's article. Link in comments.

Three years ago today, my father died suddenly and without warning.At the time, I was in the best health rhythm of my ad...
05/27/2026

Three years ago today, my father died suddenly and without warning.

At the time, I was in the best health rhythm of my adult life. Then everything stopped. I gained weight, lost momentum, and honestly lost a big part of myself for a while.

EMDR therapy helped me finally process the trauma and begin rebuilding the mechanics of my daily life.

One thing I still do is watch the recording of my father’s funeral service. I go back to the words I said about him because they remind me of the kind of man I want to become.

The day after he passed, someone told me:
“The qualities that made you love your father so much... become those qualities.”

I think about that often now, especially as a father myself.

This week I wrote about grief, rebuilding my health, and what it really means to honor someone you love.

Read the full piece at the link in the comments.

A few weeks ago, Holland Bloorview filmed an interview with my family about raising our son, who was diagnosed with auti...
05/20/2026

A few weeks ago, Holland Bloorview filmed an interview with my family about raising our son, who was diagnosed with autism at two and a half.

Watching it back reminded me how much of parenting happens quietly behind the scenes. The exhaustion, the worry, the trying to hold everything together.

But it also reminded me how far my son has come. Seeing him laughing, playing, and doing things that once felt impossible meant a lot.

I shared the video and a more personal reflection in today’s post. Read the full piece at the link in the comments.

Last week reminded me how fast momentum can disappear.By Thursday, I felt locked into a really good rhythm with my healt...
05/14/2026

Last week reminded me how fast momentum can disappear.

By Thursday, I felt locked into a really good rhythm with my health. I was working out, fasting, eating well, and feeling mentally sharp.

Then I got sick.

What threw me off was not even the cold itself. It was the frustration of watching my plans collapse for the second Friday in a row. I kept focusing on everything I could not do instead of recognizing what I still managed to carry while running on fumes.

I still showed up for my family. I still carried my son on my shoulders when he needed me. I still made sure Mother’s Day felt special for my wife and mom even though my body wanted to shut down.

I think a lot of us as fathers quietly judge ourselves by the small percentage that slipped instead of the majority we still handled under pressure.

That realization turned into this week’s article.

Read the full piece at the link in the comments.

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