Guest Tiff Daniels joins Scott and Roger to honour the memory of his father, George—a lifelong salesman and "Caring Canadian" award recipient who lived by a mantra of self-accountability. The group explores the heavy transition of becoming the family’s new "roof" after a father passes, shifting from the role of the protected to the protector. From the humour of a Costco-sized errand to the complexity of navigating a parent's medical advocacy, this episode is a thoughtful look at how a father's lessons on positivity and community continue to provide shelter long after he's gone.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Initial Shock

00:58 Meet the Hosts and Guest

01:19 Tiff's Motivation to Join the Podcast

02:17 Tiff's Relationship with His Father

03:54 Discussing Tiff's Father's Personality

11:55 Tiff's Father's Final Days

27:00 Coping with Loss and Family Responsibilities

27:44 Reflecting on Parental Influence

28:08 Supporting a Grieving Mother

29:39 Becoming the Family Patriarch

31:35 Living Up to a Father's Legacy

33:01 Unexpected Traits and Memories

34:29 Handling Grief and Family Memories

41:42 The Practicalities of Grief

51:34 Final Thoughts and Reflections