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Kaden Mattinson
I SURVIVED
WHAT SHOULD HAVE
BROKEN ME.
And through that journey,
I discovered the strength
to rebuild my life-
and help others rebuild theirs.
From Survival to Radical Resilience
I know what it means to fight battles most people never see.
I survived childhood abuse, alcohol addiction, and suicide attempts - and eventually made the decision that surviving couldn't be the end of my story.
Through years of confronting my past, rebuilding my identity, and learning how to heal, I discovered something powerful:
Resilience isn't something we're simply born with. It can be built with TIME.
Today, I share my story and my CLOCK Framework to help people move from surviving adversity to creating a life - a future - they can be proud of.
Whether I'm speaking to a mental health audience navigating trauma, addiction, and hope, or a corporate audience navigating pressure, change, burnout, and leadership, the message is the same:
You are not defined by what happened to you.
You can choose what happens next.
Let's turn your adversity into action!
About Kaden
THIS IS MORE THAN MY STORY.
IT'S WHY I DO THIS WORK.
I'm Kaden Mattinson. I know what it means to fight battles most people never see - and I know what it takes to rebuild when life has taken almost everything from you.
My journey through childhood abuse, alcohol addiction, divorce, mental health struggles, and suicide attempts taught me something that I could have never learned from a textbook: resilience isn't about pretending you're okay. It's about finding the strength to keep rebuilding when you don't believe you can.
Today, I use what I've lived through - and what I've learned - to help others find that same strength within themselves. Through speaking, advocacy, education, and peer support, my mission is simple: to remind people that their hardest chapter doesn't have to become their whole story.
I've learned that resilience isn't just something that we talk about. It's something we practice every minute of every day. When I'm not speaking or working with clients, you'll often find me somewhere in the wilderness, enjoying the beauty of this world and spending time with people who matter most to me. I believe in practicing what I preach - not just with helping others build stronger lives, but continuing to build a stronger life and family of my own.
Because rebuilding isn't something we finish. It's something we choose, every day.
READY TO TURN SURVIVAL INTO STRENGTH?
Whether you're looking for a speaker, seeking support, or simply looking for a reminder that things can get better, I'd love to connect!
Kaden's Speaking Topics
Real Stories. Practical Frameworks. Radical Resilience.
From Suriving to Radical Resilience - How to rebuild when life doesn't go according to plan
Life doesn't always break us in obvious ways. Sometimes it leaves us stuck, exhausted, disconnected, or wondering how we're supposed to move forward.
In From Surviving to Radical Resilience, Kaden shares his powerful journey through adversity, addiction, mental health struggles, and rebuilding - and turns those experiences into practical lessons anyone can use.
Audiences will discover that resilience isn't something we're simply born with. It's a skill we can build. Through honest storytelling, humor, vulnerability, and practical strategies, Kaden challenges audiences to stop defining themselves by what happened to them and start recognizing what they're capable of becoming.
Audience takeaway: A new perspective on adversity, practical tools for building resilience, and the belief that your hardest chapter doesn't have to become your whole story.
The CLOCK Framework - Where you are isn't where you have to stay
Sometimes the hardest part of change isn't knowing what you want - it's understanding what's keeping you from getting there.
The CLOCK Framework gives audiences a simple, memorable way to understand where they are, identify what's holding them back, and recognize the steps that can move them forward.
Kaden combines lived experience, mental health education, and practical strategies to help audiences stop feeling stuckk and start seeing a path forward. Whether they're facing personal adversity, supporting someone who is struggling, or leading a team through difficult circumstances, the CLOCK framework gives them a way to turn uncertainty into action.
Audience takeaway: A Practical framework for recognizing where you are, understanding what's keeping you there, and identifying your next step forward.
WHEN LIFE HITS RESET - Turning Adversity into growth, purpose, and possibilty
We all experience moments that change the direction of our lives - a loss, a failure, a relationship ending, a mental health struggle, or a circumstance we never saw coming.
But what happens after the reset?
In When Life Hits Reset, Kaden explores what it really means to rebuild. Drawing from his own personal experiences and lessons he's learned along the way, he shows audiences how adversity can become the catalyst for growth rather than the end of their story.
This isn't a talk about simply "staying positive." It's about acknowledging the hard stuff, finding meaning in the middle of it, and learning how to move forward when the path isn't clear.
Audience takeaway: A renewed sense of possibility, practical strategies for navigating change, and a powerful reminder that starting over doesn't mean starting from nothing.
Kaden's Media
Kaden's Testimonials
Kaden with Mending Minds Village came and addressed our group here in La Verkin, Utah. His presentation was spot on and the Q&A session afterward was very helpful! Kaden is very knowledgeable and able to relate to the different age groups in our community. Can’t wait to see what he does next!
Tracy Watkins
Reach4Hope, Hurricane Mental Health Coalition.
I asked Kaden to come speak to a group of youth and their parents about self-empowerment and the importance of respecting one's self. Kaden delivered this with power and understanding. He left the audience in awe and got a loud ovation at the conclusion of his time. 10 out of 10, the next Gary Vee if he continues his amazing career in motivational speaking! Consider booking him for your next gig, we will be booking again.
Megan Weir
Private Event
Kaden had us all engaged in the conversation, ready to laugh at the next joke and hear the next amazing message he had in store. He was very thorough and made you feel as though you were in a one on one conversation in a group of people. It was amazing! He should be on every event's wanted list!
Miranda Carter,
Event Attendee
Dude, this was so important. This was such an important topic for our group to hear, and it was exactly what the audience who was present needed to hear.
Steven Ocean
Forged Man Brotherhood Summit
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