The 1090 Way to Live After Loss: Mason Sawyer in the fight

Mason Sawyer | The 1090 Way to Live After Loss

“You can know you're going to lose, but how you fight still matters.” – Mason Sawyer

After losing five members of his family in a tragic car accident in 2021, Mason Sawyer did what many couldn’t—he chose to stay in the fight.

We explore the incredible story of his brother Race—a fighter who said yes to life, even when the odds were stacked against him. His fearless “trip to New York” mindset became a symbol of resilience that Mason now sees reflected in his son Blue. His nephew Rider, who embodied his fathers determination in all he did. He speaks tenderly about his wife Kortni, his high school sweetheart, who he describes as so perfect it should’ve been him instead. About Frankie, their daughter with the spark of a basketball superstar in the making. And Riggins, his little lion-hearted boy whose strength still echoes in Mason’s every step. Through their memories, Mason finds both the ache of absence and the fuel to keep going—because they lived fully, and now, so must he. 

Mason doesn’t speak at people—he listens, relates, and reminds us all: life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond.

🎧 Why You Need to Listen
✅ You’ll feel every emotion—from heartbreak to healing
✅ You’ll learn how to support someone through grief (and yourself)
✅ You’ll rethink parenting, relationships, and what it means to truly live
✅ You’ll understand why sharing your story can become your greatest strength
✅ You’ll discover how community, conversation, and courage change lives

Whether you’ve faced grief, felt alone, or just need perspective—you’ll walk away with more strength than you came in with.

🧭 Episode Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mason Sawyer and the 1090 Podcast
02:13 The Meaning Behind the 1090 Philosophy
05:00 Sports and Mental Toughness: Lessons from the Court
07:24 A Brother's Fight: The Story of Race
13:37 Grief and Resilience: Learning from Loss
19:38 Parenting After Loss: A New Perspective
25:14 Tattooing as a Form of Healing
25:44 The Journey of Tattoos and Grief
31:09 Navigating Grief Through Conversation
35:35 Honoring Pain and Finding Joy
40:44 The Importance of Relationships
45:57 Living Life Fully and Fearlessly
53:17 In honor

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