The 10 Ninety Podcast

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Brad Coleman and Matt Blanchard—two friends and spinal cord injury survivors—about the life-altering moments that put them in wheelchairs and the long road to acceptance. Brad recounts his motorcycle accident and the search-and-rescue effort that saved his life, while Matt shares how a car crash and, years later, a second accident with a d...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast , Mason sits down with the hosts of The Chronically Unbalanced , Sarah Chippendale and Megan "Peg Leg Meg", for a wide-ranging conversation about living with bodies and lives that don't go according to plan. Sarah shares her experience being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at 19, how relapses work, what MS actually does to the nervous system, and how trea...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Brit Del Toro about losing her infant son, Zeppelin, the ripple effects of that tragedy on her marriage and mental health, and the support and judgment she faced while navigating postpartum depression and grief. Brit also shares the recent loss of her husband, Troy, who struggled with addiction, bipolar disorder, and chronic pain before ta...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason sits down with Dawn Simmons and her daughter, Katie Derouen, from Louisiana. Dawn and Katie lost three members of their family—Lindy Rae Simmons (20), Christopher Simmons (17), and Kamryn "Kam" Simmons (15)—in a 2021 head-on collision caused by a wrong-way drunk driver, John Christopher Lundy. Dawn shares what she remembers from the night of the cras...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Tara Jackson about losing her brother Robert at a young age and how that loss has shaped her life over the past two decades. Tara opens up about the long-term reality of grief, the impact on family relationships, and the constant balance between remembering and moving forward. Mason and co-host Sarah Chippendale join the discussion as they...

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you're going to do about it. In this crossover with Chronically Unbalanced , Mason, Sarah, and Megan sit down with Holly O'Malley, who grew up as "Summer's little sister" in a town that never forgot a fatal car accident. Holly talks about Sundays at the cemetery, losing her mum at 11, watching her dad slowly die from brain cancer, and what it does to yo...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Coop (Michael Cooper) and his wife Annalise Cooper from Australia about losing both of Coop's parents, Faye and Neil Cooper , just five months apart after Faye's double lung transplant. They walk through the brutal hospital moments, the decision to remove life support, and the shock of Neil's stage-four cancer diagnosis that came before th...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast , Mason hangs out with his son, Blue, right before their big trip to Australia. They talk about surviving a 20-hour flight, Blue's morning routine, school life, favorite sports, and whether he'd rather give up candy or his iPad. Blue also tells the wild story of a kid giving him a $100 bill at school to apologize for making fun of his haircut, and they wrap...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Brianne Hurst about losing her dad, Jay Myers, and the chaos that followed. She had to navigate medical decisions, the DNR, plan the funeral, and step into responsibility for her younger brother while she was still in shock. They talk about how grief makes you skeptical of everything including the medium who literally read Jay's obituary b...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Kimberli Howard (who lost her son Keaton, age 5, in a 2013 Lake Powell accident) and Jen Petersen (whose daughter Natalie died in a driveway accident) about how grief changes over years—and how connection helps you carry it. They dig into what actually helps (presence, listening, checking in on milestones), what doesn't (comparison, fixes,...

Burke DeGroff was the first person to reach my family's car after the crash, he saw everything. I wanted to talk with him for a long time, but I was really scared. I tell people to lean into their grief, not run from it, and this conversation was my chance to practice what I preach. It was just as hard as I expected, but I didn't realize how much of a hero Burke and first responders were that day....

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Amber Lorenzen about losing her parents, Richard G. and Maricela Lorenzon, in the same July 25, 2021 crash as his family. They open up about regret, denial, anger, and what it means to still feel broken years later. Amber shares how she's learned to carry grief as a mother and daughter, while Mason reflects on the connection they now share...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Joanna Stokinger about losing her grandson Anthony in 2021 and walking with her daughter through the chaos of grief and a military court-martial. Joanna shares what it was like to sit in the tension of anger and forgiveness, and how she's leaned on her background as a victim advocate to keep moving forward. She talks about the small, pract...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Molly Jimenez about living with stage IV metastatic breast cancer.  Molly talks about how dark humor, honesty, and presence help her carry it. Molly shares the constant work of shifting treatments, parenting through uncertainty, and a 5-MeO-DMT ceremony that shaped her perspective on life and death. They explore not borrowing grief from th...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Kimberly about a life marked by hardship and resilience. She reflects on childhood trauma, including abuse and instability, and how moving to Boston became both an escape and another painful chapter. Kimberly shares the moment she chose forgiveness after her mom's brain injury erased the past, allowing their relationship to begin again in...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Janessa Whatcott  and Maggie Christensen about losing their sons, Nixon and Jax, to osteosarcoma. They share what it's like in the first year compared to seven years later, the hard choices around treatment, how siblings are affected, the costs families face, and what it means to live through hospice at home. They also discuss coping—both...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Millie Ortiz about the life and death of her son Calvin (1995–2024) and a mother's fight for truth and dignity. Millie recounts Calvin's grooming by an older man, addiction, trafficking, prison, and the devastating reality of him being found dead on April 5, 2024—and how bias and indifference failed her gay, Latino son. Through tears, evid...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Carlos about living after unimaginable loss—and why he rejects "everything happens for a reason." Starting from a Khalil Gibran quote on suffering, Mason unpacks free will, the mixed feelings around calling grievers "strong," and the very real pull of suicidal thoughts. He shares how being a dad to Blue keeps him here, why asking for help...

In part two of this conversation, Mason talks with Brandy about navigating her first year of grief after losing her son Riley. She shares the daily struggle of simply surviving, the exhaustion of carrying grief, and the lessons she's learned from others walking the same road. Brandy reflects on the importance of finding "your people," creating rituals like Monday night poker to keep community clos...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Brandy Smith and her younger sister Amanda about the life and loss of Brandy's son, Riley. Riley was diagnosed with cancer at just five years old, and his family's unwavering love helped him beat it. Years later, at 17, Riley tragically passed away in a dirt bike accident. Brandy and Amanda reflect on Riley's spirit, his love for the outdo...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast , Mason talks with Bryan Docobo about the devastating loss of his 4-year-old son Ethan to Coats Plus syndrome, and the ongoing fight to save his 8-year-old son Liam, who battles the same rare genetic disease. Brian shares the pain of losing a child, the mental discipline it takes to stay present, and his relentless drive to push science forward through stem...

In this epsisode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Jessica McInnes.  Jessica lost her seemingly healthy 15 year old son to an undiagnosed brain tumor. She sat down to tell us about Rayce, the shocking process she went through with him the day he passed, and her journey as a grieving mom over the past 3 years. They discuss the rare connection between bereaved mothers, the unfiltered realit...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason sits down with Michael and Chris Craven to honor the life of their son, Wyatt Leroy Craven, who passed away from acute myeloid leukemia at just five years old. They reflect on Wyatt's light, his courage, and the brutal realities of pediatric cancer, grief, and healing. Through pain, dark humor, and raw honesty, the Cravens share how they've navigated...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason welcomes Anna as she shares the story of her younger brother, Alex Calvo. This episode is a little different, as it covers a topic rarely discussed but one that weighs heavily on many hearts and minds: suicide. Anna lost her little brother, Alex Calvo, at just 33 years old. She received the call no one ever wants to get, from the county sheriff's dep...

In this episode of The 10 Ninety Podcast, Mason talks with Matt Fielding about his stage four cancer diagnosis, the slow loss that came with it, and the brutal honesty that living with death forces on a person. Matt was handed a prescription for hospice the day he was diagnosed. Since then, he's been fighting through constant pain, rounds of chemo, blood clots, and the weight of knowing his time i...