Episode 194

194 - Clint Hatton : From Struggling to Soaring - How to Live Courageously

Published on: 18th April, 2023

In this profound conversation, transformational speaker Clint Hatton opens up about his turbulent early years and his painful reliance on meth and alcohol to cope with severe, unresolved family trauma. After battling addiction through his twenties, Clint shares the exact turning point at age 30 where he quit drugs cold turkey, found his faith, and began the intentional work of rebuilding his mindset and life.

Years later, Clint faced an unimaginable tragedy with the sudden loss of his 17-year-old son, Gabriel, in a devastating aviation accident. Instead of succumbing to grief, Clint explains how his family consciously chose a "life mentality" to honor Gabriel's legacy. By unpacking the science of our innate "creative genius" and embracing radical authenticity, Clint illustrates exactly how fathers can lead their families through their darkest hours without masking the pain.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• How unresolved childhood trauma and an emotionally unstable household can lead to destructive coping mechanisms.

• The exact turning point that prompted Clint to quit drugs cold turkey and the power of positive mentorship.

• Why 98% of children are considered "creative geniuses" and the NASA-backed techniques to reactivate this dormant trait in adults.

• The profound impact of losing a child to an aviation accident, and the conscious family choice to adopt a "life mentality."

• How fathers can authentically lead their families through severe grief without suppressing their emotions.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:04:15 - Overcoming a Dysfunctional Childhood and Parental Separation

00:09:11 - The Hidden Impact of Childhood Trauma and Meth Addiction on Adult Relationships

00:14:30 - Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey and the Power of Positive Mentorship

00:18:20 - Surviving the Loss of a Child: Choosing a "Life Mentality" After a Tragic Plane Crash

00:27:19 - The NASA Study on Unearthing Your Creative Genius with Mind Mapping and Journaling

00:38:45 - Writing Your Own Eulogy to Define Your Legacy and Life Purpose

00:45:10 - Nurturing the Innate Trait of Compassion After Severe Emotional Trauma

00:53:06 - How to Authentically Lead Your Family Through Severe Grief Without Masking Emotion

01:00:53 - Overcoming the Fear of Failure to Live Big, Bold, and Brave in a Risky World

Connect with Clint Hatton

Website:

https://www.bigboldbrave.us/

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Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/clint.hatton.5/

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Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/clint.hatton/

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LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinthatton

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Connect with Mike Forrester

Podcast Website

https://LivingFearlessTodayPodcast.com

Coaching Website

https://www.hicoachmike.com/

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hicoachmike/

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@hicoachmike

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/hicoachmike

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/hicoachmike

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Mike Forrester

Mike Forrester is a men's transformation coach, founder of the Living Fearless coaching programs, and host of the Living Fearless Today podcast. His insights, methods and stories of overcoming childhood trauma, dyslexia and loss of loved ones have been featured on various podcasts, including Hanging Onto Hope, Extreme Health, Own Your Life Own Your Career and Think Unbroken.