🎙️Let’s Get Unstuck X Jason Mackenzie🎙️

The episode of Let’s Get Unstuck brings writer‑coach Jason Mackenzie into the final installment of the fatherhood series. Tracy Edwards introduces Jason as a husband, father, and survivor of two profound losses: his wife’s suicide and the 2023 death of his 19‑year‑old daughter, Chloe. He explains how he turned to writing on Substack just weeks before the tragedy, using the platform as an immediate form of grief therapy. By documenting the raw details of the autopsy, the funeral decisions, and his emotional turmoil, Jason transforms personal pain into a narrative that resonates with anyone facing sudden loss.

Beyond storytelling, Jason runs a mastermind program for dads who own businesses, teaching them how to be better husbands, fathers, and leaders. The coaching model blends executive development with emotional intelligence, encouraging participants to confront vulnerability rather than hide behind traditional masculine posturing. Listeners hear how his community of fathers—Jeff, Bear, Crispy—provides a safety net that amplifies healing and drives professional growth. For business audiences, the episode highlights the practical benefits of integrating grief work into leadership pipelines: stronger decision‑making, higher empathy, and a culture where asking for help is normalized.

The conversation underscores a universal lesson: confronting the darkest moments expands personal capacity to tackle any obstacle. Jason’s shift from alcohol dependence to sobriety, and later to overworking, illustrates how new habits can replace old addictions if underlying pain remains unaddressed. He advocates a step‑by‑step approach—breaking decisions into manageable actions—to move through trauma while maintaining business momentum. Professionals walking away with concrete advice: build a trusted support circle, use authentic writing or speaking to process emotions, and treat grief as a leadership development tool rather than a career interruption.