Fatherhood, Grief, and the Emotional Work Men Rarely Talk About

This episode started with a moment that’s been sitting heavy. We found out we’ll have to put our family dog down soon. What it stirred up caught me off guard. I sat down with my friend and business partner, Alex Soholt, to process what that brought up: how to be human in front of your kids, how to feel things you don’t have language for, and what growth really looks like in moments you don’t see coming.

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More Than What Made Me is a podcast about healing, growth, and finding harmony in the chaos. Hosted by Cedric Thompson—former NFL player, husband, and father, this show is a space for honest reflection and deep conversations about what it takes to break cycles and build something better. Through vulnerable talks with his wife, unfiltered conversations with friends, family, and experts across different fields, and his own personal insights, Cedric explores the journey of becoming—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.