The Rooted Dad Podcast

Ep. 21 | Ask Me Anything: Grief, Grace, and Staying Present


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In this month’s Ask Me Anything episode, Logan Engle and recurring guest Matt Houston share an honest, unscripted conversation about grief, loss, and continuing to lead their families well through hard seasons. Logan opens up about losing his mom and navigating the early waves of grief, while Matt offers perspective from his own journey of loss years earlier. Together, they reflect on how grief affects emotions, habits, and decision-making, why vulnerability matters for fathers, and how to give yourself grace without staying stuck. The conversation closes on a lighter note with reflections on Christmas traditions, meaningful gifts, and what it looks like to stay present with your family during the holidays, reminding listeners that even in difficult seasons, they don’t have to walk alone.

Presented by Trust and Will: Trustandwill.com/rooted

00:00 – Intro

01:55 – A Different Kind of Ask Me Anything
04:55 – Losing My Mom and the Weight of Grief
12:05 – Matt’s Perspective on Loss
23:55 – The Moments That Stay With You
33:45 – Giving Yourself Grace While Grieving
39:55 – Shifting the Conversation Toward Christmas
40:45 – Favorite Christmas Gifts Growing Up
47:45 – What Christmas Really Means as a Dad
52:25 – Santa Cookies and Family Traditions
54:30 – Final Encouragement and Closing

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