Two Doting Dads with Matty J & Ash
Jun 28, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min · 11 segments
We've had plenty of parenting experts on the podcast lately and while we've loved every bit of advice they've shared, today's guest brings something just as valuable. Jackson Wray isn't a doctor or…
Jackson WrayGuestMatty JHost
Ash WicksHostListen, ready? There was one night recently, I was scrolling, as I often do, as I unwind after the kids have gone to bed, and I've had my dinner, and the kitchen is clean, for the record, and I came across a video where I was like, "Holy shit." It brought me to tears.
... a before and after, and the next thing I was watching the most beautiful moment of a dad, Jackson Ray, who was just waking up his daughter, who was getting up from a nap, and she was just so ecstatic that her dad was in the room.
And what made it even more special is the fact that their daughter, Frankie, has a number of health issues, including cerebral palsy, she is blind, and she also has epilepsy.
Yes, Matt, it's a lot to take on, but her dad, Jackson, who is our guest today, he oozes positivity about their situation.
For me, it's so important sometimes to, to hear other parents' situations, 'cause it's so important for me to have perspective on my parenting journey.
There are so many little minor frustrations that I have each day that I'm like, "Oh, this is so hard." But when you talk to Jackson and you start to understand what parenting looks like for himself and his wife Alex, it is so inspiring to look at how they tackle parenting and their outlook on it as well.
Yeah, Matt, you can't help but smile when you see those beautiful videos that his wife Alex shares on Instagram.
And it... look, it does get a little bit emotional at times, so my advice is that you have some tissues on hand.
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Listen, ready? There was one night recently, I was scrolling, as I often do, as I unwind after the kids have gone to bed, and I've had my dinner, and the kitchen is clean, for the record, and I came across a video where I was like, "Holy shit." It brought me to tears.
... a before and after, and the next thing I was watching the most beautiful moment of a dad, Jackson Ray, who was just waking up his daughter, who was getting up from a nap, and she was just so ecstatic that her dad was in the room.
And what made it even more special is the fact that their daughter, Frankie, has a number of health issues, including cerebral palsy, she is blind, and she also has epilepsy.
Yes, Matt, it's a lot to take on, but her dad, Jackson, who is our guest today, he oozes positivity about their situation.
For me, it's so important sometimes to, to hear other parents' situations, 'cause it's so important for me to have perspective on my parenting journey.
There are so many little minor frustrations that I have each day that I'm like, "Oh, this is so hard." But when you talk to Jackson and you start to understand what parenting looks like for himself and his wife Alex, it is so inspiring to look at how they tackle parenting and their outlook on it as well.
Yeah, Matt, you can't help but smile when you see those beautiful videos that his wife Alex shares on Instagram.
And it... look, it does get a little bit emotional at times, so my advice is that you have some tissues on hand.
