Mental Health · Mason Sawyer
by Mason Sawyer
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.
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In grief you need to be seen. Mason does a wonderful job letting his guests tell their stories and feelings without judgement. I lost my husband…. This podcast is so relatable …. We are all going through something. Keep up the great work. You are helping so many of us.
Grief can come from so many different kinds of things. Anyone trying to survive can listen to this, and it will be like oxygen. You will feel better, and like you can keep going one more day, EVERY time you listen. When I get a notification that a new episode is up, I get excited. I know relief is here.
He doesn’t rush people. Doesn’t tie things up. He lets them speak from inside the mess, and he doesn’t clean it up for the audience. That’s rare. There’s something steady in his voice—like someone who’s actually lived what he’s asking about. It’s not about performance. It’s not about healing timelines. It’s just about being honest. Some episodes leave me wrecked. Some leave me strangely comforted. All of them feel real.
This podcast is inspiring, comforting, vulnerable and brave. I admire the host and his guests. If anything, I cringe occasionally when the host talks over his guests, asks them a question and then proceeds to answer it himself and regularly goes off track. I often wish he’d just listen a little more and get out of his own way. Otherwise a very good and important podcast.
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