The Pursuit of Manliness 642: Trevor Ruhland | From Football to Food: The Weight of Reality
On today's PoM Podcast Episode I sit down with former University of Notre Dame football player Trevor Ruhland to talk about life beyond the game. Trevor shares his journey through college football, the pressure that comes with competing at a high level, and the hidden battle he faced with an eating disorder.
This conversation goes deeper than sports. We unpack the mental toll that performance, identity, and expectations can have on a man—and what it looks like to confront those struggles head-on. Trevor opens up about hitting a breaking point, doing the hard work of getting his mind right, and finding a healthier path forward.
If you’ve ever struggled with identity, control, or mental health—or know someone who has—this episode is a real, honest look at what it takes to fight back and rebuild.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The reality of playing high-level college football
- How an eating disorder developed behind the scenes
- The mental and emotional challenges athletes often hide
- Steps toward healing, discipline, and renewed purpose
This is a conversation about strength—not just physical, but mental and spiritual.
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