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Mason Sawyer, originally from West Jordan, Utah, is a devoted father and advocate for resilience. He enjoyed a successful basketball career, highlighted by achievements such as Utah All-State, winning a State Championship, and playing college ball at Utah Tech, formerly known as Dixie State.

Mason married his high school sweetheart, Kortni Atkinson, whose warm spirit and commitment to family made her the heart of their home. An incredible mother and dedicated nurse, Kortni worked as a home and hospice caregiver in her final months, always trying to comfort others.

Together, they raised three children: Riggins, who mirrored his mother’s positivity and had a knack for making friends wherever he went. His infectious enthusiasm and heartfelt approach to life meant that he lived fully in each moment, often claiming that each day was either the best or worst of his life. Franki, their adventurous daughter, was just two years old but packed her short life with joy and excitement. Known for her powerful scream and the adorable wrinkle in her nose when she smiled, she brought boundless energy and laughter to their family.

Tragically, on July 25, 2021, Mason’s life changed forever when he lost Kortni, Riggins, and Franki in a devastating car accident. He also lost his older brother, Race, and his nephew, Rider. Race was an amazing father, husband, and role model to Mason, while Rider was a talented actor and performer with a remarkable sense of empathy for his age.

Now focused on raising his surviving son, Blue, Mason draws strength from the 10/90 Principle, emphasizing that life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond. He shares his journey and message of resilience through his podcast, The10ninety, and as a public speaker, inspiring others to find hope and purpose in adversity.

Mason’s story is one of love and perseverance, honoring the beautiful legacy of Kortni, Riggins, Franki, Race, and Rider as he builds a life filled with meaning and positivity.

Copyright: © 2022

Latest Episodes:

#210 - Michelle Rivera Oct 13, 2026

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In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with Michelle Rivera, a mother from Lowell, Massachusetts, who shares the story of losing her 16-year-old son Louis to appendicitis complications in 2009. She opens up about her journey through guilt, anger, and poor coping mechanisms, ultimately finding healing through faith and prayer. The conversation explores the difference between happiness and joy, the power of letting go, and how grief transforms into enduring love.

#209 - Madi Sorenson Oct 05, 2026

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In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Maddi Sorenson, whose fiancé, Trent, died just six weeks into her pregnancy. He was found in his trailer with Metallica's "One" playing on repeat, and Maddie is still left with a question she may never be able to answer: was it an accident, or did he take his own life?

Maddi shares what came after: being left out of Trent's obituary, being mocked at his funeral, and raising a daughter whose paternity his family has refused to acknowledge.

It's an honest conversation about complicated grief, family rejection, living with unanswered questions, and learning how to find your own 90%.

#208 - Matt Smyth Sep 26, 2026

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In this episode of the 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with Matt Smyth to share the heartbreaking story of losing his wife Carli and their unborn son Liam to a hidden condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension. Matt opens up about his journey from high school sweethearts to sudden widower, the loneliness of grief, and how he's choosing to live with purpose—honoring Carli through his podcast, charity runs, and a commitment to help others facing loss. A raw conversation about love, faith, and the resilience it takes to keep going when your whole world is on the other side.

#206 - David Ferrugio Sep 26, 2026

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In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with David Ferrugio, host of the Dead Talks podcast. David was just twelve when his father was killed on 9/11 in the North Tower at Cantor Fitzgerald. They discuss the last memory shared with his dad—a Yankees game two days before—the unique weight of grieving a loss constantly replayed globally, and how watching 9/11 footage became an accidental form of exposure therapy. The conversation also covers David's journey into podcasting, his book, and his philosophy that grief and living aren't mutually exclusive.

#207 - Jerry Glover Sep 17, 2026

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In this episode of the 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason sits down with Jerry Glover, a grieving father who lost his 14-year-old son Dexton to what he believes was an accidental suicide. Jerry opens up about the guilt, anger, and overwhelming weight of losing a child, the difficulty of navigating family dynamics after tragedy, and why men need to break the silence around grief. He shares the story of the morning he got the call, the spiritual moment he felt his son's presence on a foggy mountain road, and what keeps him here for his other children. A raw, vulnerable conversation about love, forgiveness, and survival.

#205 - Chelsea Blackledge Sep 01, 2026

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In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with Chelsea Blackledge. Chelsea opens up about the loss of her father, Arthur Francis Saunders, to suicide on January 14, 2024 — her birthday. Chelsea shares the story of their complicated relationship, the boundaries she set after a painful text, and the six years of silence that preceded his death. She speaks candidly about grief, guilt, the aftermath with family, and the unexpected ways healing shows up — through her husband, her daughters, and a growing commitment to suicide awareness. It's a raw conversation about love, distance, and the questions that never get answered.

#204 - Samantha Seifert Aug 18, 2026

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In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with Samantha Seifert. Samantha recounts the tragic loss of her one-year-old son Roman, who was accidentally ran over by her sister in the family driveway. She opens up about the unimaginable grief, her journey through forgiveness, how her mother's prior suicide unexpectedly gave her tools to survive, and the complicated reality of rebuilding life, marriage, and family after losing a child. A powerful conversation about resilience, grace, and finding purpose in the aftermath of unthinkable loss.

#203 - Caitlin Eggertz Aug 10, 2026

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In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with Caitlin Eggertz, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her college boyfriend, Matthew Hearn, in a fatal rock climbing accident in 2017. Caitlyn opens up about witnessing the tragedy firsthand, the survivor's guilt that followed, and how grief pushed her into a six-year battle with alcoholism. She reflects on her journey to sobriety, the unexpected support from Matt's family, and how love helped her rebuild. A raw, honest conversation about trauma, healing, and choosing to truly live in honor of those we've lost.

#202 - Chandra Roberson Jul 27, 2026

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In this episode with The 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with Chandra Roberson, a licensed mental health counselor who has faced extraordinary loss — losing her mother at 14, her first husband Brad to cancer, and most recently her second husband Conrad to a sudden stroke in 2023. Chandra opens up about navigating complicated grief, blended family challenges, the impact of CTE from Conrad's football career, and making impossible medical decisions while separated. Through it all, she shares hard-won wisdom on love, forgiveness, faith, and finding beauty in the broken. A deeply moving and honest conversation about what it means to keep going.

#201 - Stephanie Johnson Jul 20, 2026

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In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast Mason sits down with Stephanie Johnson, a mother of six from Arizona navigating two devastating realities at once. In October 2025, she lost her brother Loren to a drug overdose. Weeks later, her four-year-old son Nikolai was diagnosed with Hunter Syndrome — a rare genetic disorder affecting roughly 1 in 1 million male births that causes progressive neurological decline, with most children not surviving past their teenage years. Stephanie talks openly about grief, guilt, the fight to find treatment, and what it means to stay present when the future feels impossible.

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