Front Row Dads with Jon Vroman

Valentine's Day is just a few days away, and I know how easy it is to get caught up in the hustle and forget to make time for something truly meaningful. Gifts and grand gestures are great, but here's the truth: writing a heartfelt poem for your wife can be far more valuable than anything you can buy her. That's why I'm sharing something special with you today—a way to express your love through wo...

In this conversation, I sit down with Lance Salazar, co-creator of Legendary Couples and co-author of  The Miracle Morning for Couples. Lance shares how he rebuilt his marriage from the brink of divorce. Learn his powerful framework that transformed his relationship, built around four essential pillars for lasting success. We cover: The 4 Pillars of Legendary Couples: You, Partnership, Friendship,...

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Adam Roa—spoken word artist, transformational coach, and creator of the viral poem You Are Who You've Been Looking For, viewed over 250 million times. Together, we explore the transformative power of self-love, and I share my own emotional journey toward truly loving myself—a journey that has profoundly impacted my marriage, my parenting, and my sense of...

In today's episode, we're diving into fatherhood with a perspective that will challenge, inspire, and empower you. Our guest, Mark Groves, a globally recognized expert in relationships and personal growth, shares powerful insights and transformative lessons from his journey to becoming the best version of himself—for his son, his family, and his own growth. Here's what we cover: Vitality and Paren...

This week, we dive into the beautiful, messy, and transformative journey of relationships. This is the second part of my interview with Sam Gibbs Morris, a men's coach, speaker, and relationship mentor, who shares his insights on masculinity, love, and emotional growth. In this episode, Sam explains why being in a relationship is like attending 1,000 funerals—a willingness to let go of past versio...

Have you ever felt like you're working harder than ever, but somehow missing what truly matters? This week, we're bringing back one of our most popular episodes of all time—a replay of a powerful master class with Hal Elrod from 2019. As we head into the new year, this conversation is as timely and relevant as ever. In this episode, Hal shares the radical changes he made after a life-altering heal...

In this week's episode  we explore one of the most pervasive, yet rarely discussed emotions men face: shame. Joining me is Sam Gibbs Morris, a men's coach, speaker, and soon-to-be father, whose personal journey from addiction and self-doubt to healing and empowerment will leave you with the tools and strategies to overcome shame.    Together, we unpack the role of shame in shaping men's lives, rel...

Fellas,   In 24 minutes the great Jim Dethmer gives a master class on Emotional Literacy.  (This recording is a clip from a longer training we did for our members.  We have over 100 trainings like this in our content vault.)   For those that don't know, Jim is a best selling author and Co-Founder of The Conscious Leadership Group.    Jim speaks with insights from his  45 years of helping leaders b...

Fellas, Today's episode is my last in a series with Dr. Robert Glover who will be bringing his expertise to FRD Live in Austin, December 4-6th.  This episode dives deep into why Brotherhood is more crucial than ever. We explore: Why Men Are Struggling: The hidden fears that keep men from forming deep bonds, and how modern society makes it easy to retreat into isolation. The Healing Power of Brothe...

We cover a lot in this 24 min episode on boundaries.   Dr. Robert Glover is a seasoned marriage and family therapist, he takes us on a crash course to understand why boundaries are more than just lines—they're essential tools for creating authentic and meaningful relationships. Main Topics Covered:  Why Boundaries Matter: How setting them is crucial for emotional safety and self-respect. Misunders...

In this 16 minute gem with FRD Live facilitator Dr. Robert Glover, best selling author of No More Mr. Nice Guy, we go into how embodying your fullest self naturally attracts the feminine energy in your life and what it takes to be the guy at the concert enjoying the show. Here's a taste of what you'll learn: Why the feminine is deeply drawn to a man who's confident, knows where he's going, and enj...

Fellas, In this final part of my interview with Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos we dive into fatherhood and the methods and strategies they use to put family first while still living a very full and busy life.  We Cover: The importance of being emotionally honest with your children. Why presence is more important than perfection. How to repair after making mistakes as a parent. The power of memoriz...

Have you been in a relationship for over 5 years, if so this 22-minute episode is full of insights from FRD Live facilitators Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos. Alexi has some unique insights that every man should hear from her years of doing deep work with women. She offers some perspectives that can only come from the work she does and I found it very insightful for my marriage.  We touch on: What...

This episode is a jam packed 27min and goes deep into the power of Nervous System Regulation. This is actually part 1 of my interview with Preston Smiles and Alexi Panos who are experts in Nervous System Regulation.(founders of the Bridge Experience )   They will be facilitating at FRDL so if you get a lot out of this episode and want to go deeper join as at  FRD Live in Austin Texas, December 4-6...

Today, I'm sitting down with Garrain Jones—one of America's leading voices in personal development.  He's a husband, father, inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and the man behind the book Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life.  His journey from living out of his car being 250k in debt, to building a life of abundance is an inspiring testament to the power of tapping into our own artist pow...

Fellas, I'm truly honored to have Dr. Meg Meeker on the show today. Dr. Meeker is a leading global authority on child-father relationships, with over 35 years of experience as a pediatrician. She's the author of the bestselling book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters , a book that has profoundly impacted our community and is frequently recommended by our members. Dr. Meeker has dedicated her career...

Fellas, I'm truly excited to welcome Geoff Woods to the show today. Geoff is a father, husband, the author of The AI-Driven Leader and the founder of AI Leadership . He's here to help us understand how leaders can harness AI to make better decisions, outpace the competition, and get more done in less time. In today's episode, we dive deep into Geoff's insights on AI, exploring how it can help us m...

Fellas, today I'm excited to welcome Jem Fuller, a dedicated father and partner, a seasoned coach, author, and expert in communication. His book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men , delves into mastering the art of effective personal and professional communication. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of conscious communication and why it's critical for personal growt...

Hey fellas, I wanna thank you for listening to this interview today. It's a very special one, a conversation I had that originally aired back in 2021 with my amazing friend John Ruhlin. Many of you in this community, and many in the entrepreneurial and business world, will know that name, and you likely know that we lost John a month ago suddenly. I've been sitting here at my desk, staring at this...

What's up fellas. Today you are going to get something a little different, I think you are really going to like it.  It's a shorter episode packed the entire way through with insights. It's part of a live recording that took place last week during a live call – we're referring to as "A brotherhood experience"  It will give you a real feel for the culture of the community and the type of men who ar...

What's up fellas. Today, I'm joined by Tobi Emonts-Holley, husband, father, CEO, and author of The Hybrid Dad Blueprint . Tobi's journey as a father of six and his passion for hard work and perseverance have shaped a unique perspective on life, parenting, and what it means to be a man in today's world. In this episode, we dive deep into Tobi's mental models of aligning passions, principles, and pu...

Fellas, I'm truly excited to welcome Nik Hulewsky to the show today.  Nik is a husband, father and accomplished entrepreneur who's successfully sold multiple businesses and is now focused on sharing his journey and experiences with others. In this show, you'll gain insights into the mental models that have fueled Nik's business achievements, including the four strategic factors he uses to evaluate...

What's up fellas… In today's interview, I'm joined by Michael Franti, a father, husband, singer/songwriter and owner of Soulshine Bali.  He has been spreading positivity and love through his music for almost 40 years.  I had the incredible opportunity to sit down backstage in Asheville, NC, while he's on tour, stepping directly into his world, and exploring the highs and lows of his very full tour...

Gentlemen, I've got Greg Scheinman here with me today. Greg is a performance coach, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of The Midlife Male, a guide to helping men feel happier, healthier, and lead rewarding lives in their 40s and 50s. We kicked things off by digging into some common ground: Waking up at 3 a.m. with that old and eerily familiar friend… anxiety. We talked about what works for...

Today, I'm joined by Brent Perkins and Eric Farewell, two incredible humans from our community who've not only crushed it as entrepreneurs but also made a tremendous impact as parents, husbands, and friends to the Brotherhood. Brent and Eric walk us through their journey of participating in and leading FRD bands, which has helped them open up about their fears and feelings and transformed their co...