Overcoming Adversity: Embracing Vulnerability and Love with Clint Hatton
Are you looking for resilience during adversity but feel like nothing you do is helping? Have you been told to just “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” but still find yourself struggling? Clint Hatton's resilience inspires self-healing and growth through a revolutionary approach, and this episode will show you how to do the same!
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My special guest is Clint Hatton
Clint Hatton is a resilient father, author, and speaker who has faced a multitude of adversities throughout his life. From overcoming a nine-year meth addiction to bravely facing the loss of his 17-year-old son, Clint has demonstrated an unwavering strength and determination to grow through pain. His book, "Big Bold Brave," serves as a testament to his journey and offers guidance for others navigating their own challenges. With a focus on embracing vulnerability, love, and positivity, Clint is passionate about helping individuals find their inner strength and resilience during adversity.
This is Clint Hatton's story:
Clint Hatton's journey began with a stark realization that his life was spiraling out of control. A once-successful car salesman, he found himself in the grips of addiction, risking everything from his health to his career. Despite several wake-up calls, it wasn't until Clint reached rock bottom that he made the decision to break free from the chains of his past. Overcoming his addiction to meth, he began to focus on embracing vulnerability, love, and positivity in the face of adversity.
In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Discover how personal growth and resilience play a critical role in overcoming addiction. 2. Learn the power of open communication in navigating grief and loss. 3. Uncover the secret of using gratitude to battle negativity and oppression. 4. Grasp the significance of mental health and the support of your community. 5. Recognize how vulnerability, love, and positivity can be harnessed in the face of adversity.
Overcoming Tough Times as a Family
One of the most challenging situations a family might face is grieving the loss of a loved one. In these difficult times, it's essential to support one another and share the burden of emotions. Being united as a family provides a safe environment where everyone discusses their feelings, validates each other's pain, and together finds ways to cope. Open communication and understanding, without judgment, can help family members navigate their healing journey, gradually adjusting to their new reality. Clint Hatton's experience of losing his son Gabriel is a prime example of how families can support one another in trying times. Clint emphasized the need to focus on life rather than death and face their emotions head-on. His family chose to focus on the memories they shared with Gabriel and vowed to continue living a life that would honor him. They practiced open communication, checking in on each other's feelings, and recalibrating when necessary.
The resources mentioned in this episode are:
Purchase Clint Hatton's book Big Bold Brave on Amazon to learn more about his journey and the wisdom he has gained from overcoming various challenges in life.
Visit Clint Hatton's website about Big Bold Brave to explore his coaching services and learn more about his work.
Engage in open and honest conversations with your children about drug use and its potential consequences, creating a safe space for them to share their thoughts and experiences.
Educate yourself as a parent about the current drug landscape, understanding the potency and accessibility of different substances, and stay vigilant in monitoring your children's behavior.
Seek professional help or join support groups for parents who have experienced the loss of a child, to help navigate the grieving process and find strength in shared experiences.
Consider exploring faith-based resources and communities to find support and guidance during challenging times in life.
Timestamped summary of this episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction, Trent Christensen introduces the podcast episode and the guest, Clint Hatton, who has faced many challenges in life but has developed excellent emotional intelligence.
00:01:02 - Overcoming Meth Addiction, Clint shares his story of overcoming meth addiction and the wake-up calls that made him realize he needed to stop. He also addresses the increasing potency of drugs like meth and fentanyl in today's society.
00:07:00 - Impact of Drugs on Kids, Trent and Clint discuss the impact of drugs on kids today, including the prevalence of vaping with THC, more accessible drugs, and the potency of drugs like meth and fentanyl. They also emphasize the importance of parents being educated and having open and honest conversations with their kids.
00:11:01 - Overcoming Tragedy, Clint talks about the loss of his son Gabriel at age 17 and how he and his wife were able to process such a tragic event. He attributes their ability to cope to their faith, open communication, and previous experiences with challenges in their marriage.
00:13:29 - Coping with Miscarriages, Clint and his wife had to cope with multiple miscarriages before the birth of their first son, Gabriel. They were able to navigate these difficult experiences through open communication and sensitivity towards each other's emotions.
00:14:21 - Overcoming Tough Times as a Family, Clint shares how his family coped with tough times, including his son being born prematurely, his wife suffering a major injury, and ultimately losing his son Gabriel at 17. He emphasizes the importance of adjusting to challenges, working as a team, and grieving together as a family.
00:16:23 - The Power of Choice, After losing Gabriel, Clint sat down with his boys and explained that they had a choice between focusing on his death or how he lived his life. They chose to focus on how Gabriel lived and to pursue their own passions and gifts. Clint also emphasized the importance of grieving together as a family, allowing every emotion to be valid, and asking courageous questions.
00:21:33 - Learning and Growth for Personal Development, Clint explains that his background as a pastor and personal development coach allowed him to learn coping mechanisms and communication skills to help his family through tough times. He stresses the importance of being a lifelong learner, inviting mentors into your life, and expanding your perspective to increase your self-love and ability to love others.
00:26:02 - Compassion and Self-Love, Clint and Trent discuss the importance of giving yourself compassion and love during tough times, especially if you don't have a support network. Clint emphasizes the need to understand that challenges are a part of human experience and to love yourself first in order to love others more fully.
00:27:25 - Purpose and Self-Appreciation, Clint and Trent conclude by discussing the importance of finding purpose in tough times and appreciating who you are. They stress that loving yourself is not selfish, but necessary for personal growth and the ability to give to others.
00:28:13 - Importance of Connection and Love, Connection and love are essential for human existence. It is important to find someone to talk to and build healthy friendships. Loving oneself and others work together, and the purpose of life is defined by relationships and connections.
00:30:02 - Three Things Every Human Being Possesses, Every human being has the inherent qualities of courage, creativity, and compassion. Courage is already within us, creativity enables us to solve problems, and compassion connects us to others.
00:33:45 - Defining Success, Success is who we are as a person and how we are remembered by others. Prioritizing relationships, being kind, loving, and having integrity are the highest levels of success. Taking risks to enrich one's life is also important.
00:37:09 - Growth Requires Pain, Growth requires pain, and losing a child can be a life-altering, mindset, and heart-altering experience. Such experiences allow individuals to confront their fears and develop courage, recognize their creativity, and cultivate compassion. Personal growth comes from confronting and overcoming pain.
00:39:55 - Learning from Pain, Pain is necessary for personal growth. Experiencing loss allows individuals to confront their fears and develop courage. Pain is a teacher, and the lessons learned from it shape who we are and who we aspire to be.
00:42:43 - Embracing Growth through Positive and Negative Experiences, Clint Hatton shares his perspective on growth, highlighting how positive and negative experiences can lead to growth. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude, sharing a personal story of how gratitude helped him overcome a dark moment in his life.
00:49:34 - Overcoming Negative Energies through Love and Gratitude, Clint and Trent discuss the power of negativity and how it can oppress individuals. They explain how love and gratitude can be used to fight off negative energies and how choosing love over fear can lead to positive outcomes.
00:55:14 - Big Bowl Brave Us: A Platform for Courageous Living, Clint talks about his website, BigBoldBrave.us, and how it provides resources for individuals to live courageously in a risky world. He discusses his book, Big Bowl Brave, which shares his personal story of overcoming tragedy and provides practical advice for living courageously.
00:56:20 - Accessing Resources on BigBoldBrave.us, Clint shares information on how to access resources on his website, including his book, coaching services, and speaking engagements. He encourages listeners to visit the website and engage with the community.
00:57:00 - Where to Find Big Bold Brave, Clint provides information on where to find his book, Big Bold Brave, including his website and major retailers like Amazon. He encourages listeners to read the book and apply its practical advice for living courageously.
00:57:48 - Importance of Mental Health, The medical system is failing to meet the mental health needs of society, especially during the pandemic. Clint emphasizes the need for people who can help heal and educate individuals to lead an inspiring life.
00:58:41 - Courageous Humans Inspiring Lives, Clint believes every human should be inspired to live an inspiring life, not just be inspired by others' stories. Trent praises Clint's positivity, love, and energy, and the valuable tools he provides to help people make that decision.
00:59:09 - Inspiration from the Show, Trent's show provides wisdom and tools that can motivate people to choose to live an inspiring life. Clint appreciates Trent's communication skills and knowledge and learned a lot from him.
00:59:51 - Mutual Understanding and Learning, Trent and Clint mutually learned a lot from each other during their conversation. They express their gratitude for each other and plan on doing it again.
01:00:04 - End of Conversation, The conversation ends with Trent and Clint thanking each other, expressing mutual appreciation, and saying goodbye.