Mason Sawyer: Beyond Grief - Finding Joy and Purpose Again

In this conversation, Mason Sawyer, founder of the 10Ninety podcast, shares his powerful story of loss and resilience. After losing his wife and children in a car accident, Mason found healing and purpose through motivational speaking and podcasting. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and honesty in the healing process and encourages men to break the stigma surrounding emotions. Mason also highlights the strength and significance of being a father and the impact it has had on his journey. He reminds listeners to appreciate what they have and find meaning in their experiences. In this conversation, Mason Sawyer discusses his experiences as a dad and the importance of real conversations. He shares his thoughts on his son Blue's best characteristics and how Blue is processing everything. Mason also describes himself as a dad and his goal of having an open and unconditional relationship with his son. He reveals his secret wish for Blue's interests and discusses ways for other dads to connect with him. The conversation concludes with Mason's advice for not sweating the small stuff and embracing the individuality of each child.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:00
The Power of Vulnerability and Honesty

08:00
The Strength of Being a Dad

12:00
Finding Purpose and Meaning in Grief

15:00
The Importance of Being Authentic

19:00
Moving Through Pain and Adversity

26:00
Breaking the Stigma of Vulnerability

32:00
The Healing Power of Honesty

39:00
Navigating Anniversaries and Special Days

45:00
Gratitude and Perspective

45:59
Enjoying Real Conversations

46:31
Blue's Best Characteristics

47:29
Blue's Processing

48:42
Describing Himself as a Dad

52:28
Secretly Wishing Blue Would Be Into

54:01
Connecting with Other Dads

55:16
Not Sweating the Small Stuff