KneeToKnee

This episode covers men's mental health, male suicide, the I Love You Bro Project, Joe Tuia'ana, men's support groups, male connection, and men and isolation. All of it, backed by data and story. A few years ago, Joe was two weeks sober and had double pneumonia. On the way to a basketball game, he pulled over at an overpass. A man was in crisis on the railing. Joe climbed up and said the only word...

A conversation about the RE method, inherited beliefs, and what it actually takes for a man to reflect, reframe, and rebuild his identity. Randy Bishop joins KneeToKnee to talk men's mental health, vulnerability, brotherhood, and why adult male friendship and connection are harder to find than they should be. Men's groups, faith, and what it means to stop carrying a version of yourself you never c...

I went back through four conversations from the KneeToKnee archive and pulled the moments that stopped me. Not the moments with the best talking points. The moments where someone just decided to show up.   Chris Williams lost his wife, two of his kids, and an unborn child in a single accident in 2007. He talks about the friend who came by every Sunday with a pie and never said a word. Ward Clapham...

Andrew Drasen, author, addiction advocate, and identity repair speaker, joins KneeToKnee to talk about rebuilding your sense of self after addiction, loss, and incarceration. Andrew went through eight treatment programs before finding any meaningful change. He finished writing his memoir five minutes before walking out of prison in 2019. He lost the woman he loved to suicide. And now he's briefing...

This episode of KneeToKnee sits at the intersection of men's health, functional medicine, and what it actually means to lead yourself well in midlife. Mark Marrott sits down with Stretch Rayner, a personal trainer and health coach from Australia, to talk male burnout, blood work for men, genetics testing, gut health, sauna benefits, testosterone decline, and the warrior to king shift that men in m...

Male intimacy, sex therapy, couples connection, emotional vulnerability, radical listening, men and loneliness, marriage advice, EFT therapy, attachment styles, KneeToKnee podcast   Melissa Barton is a licensed therapist, couples therapist, and sex therapist based in Utah. Her husband Brad was on KneeToKnee a few weeks back and told us we had to have her on. He was right.   This is one of the most...

Eric Robinson spent years pastoring a church built for people who didn't normally go to church. The work was meaningful. The stress was unsustainable. So he made a call most people would never consider: he applied to the FBI. What followed was a 25-year career that included 15 years on FBI SWAT, roles as a tactics instructor, firearms instructor, and fitness instructor, and front-row seats to some...

Darren Parry, former chairman of the Northwestern Band Shoshone Nation, on Bear River Massacre, indigenous wisdom, male leadership, service, brotherhood, and reconnecting men to purpose. What does it actually mean to lead? Not manage, not dominate, but lead. Darren Parry has spent his life carrying that answer. Darren is the former chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, an educa...

EpicDeca finisher JD Tremblay breaks down blood chemistry, energy regulation & endurance performance. Insert Link Only 3 people on Earth have completed the Epic Deca — 10 Iron Man distance triathlons across 10 Hawaiian islands. JD Tremblay is one of them. But what makes this conversation different from every other endurance story you've heard is that JD isn't interested in telling you how toug...

Veteran mental health, male loneliness, and brotherhood collide in this raw conversation with Lt. Colonel Ryan Reichert on KneeToKnee with Mark Marrott. Ryan Reichert retired from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel, landed a Fortune 500 job with a multi-six-figure salary, and found himself completely alone. No brotherhood. No mission. No foundation. What followed was an identity crisis, addiction, d...

Introvert strengths, deep connections & male loneliness — David Hall reveals the truth about quiet men. Insert Link Most men have been told their whole lives that being an introvert is something to overcome. In this powerful conversation, introversion expert and podcast host David Hall joins Mark Marrott to bust the biggest myths and flip the script on what it means to be quiet and strong. Dav...

empathy, mentorship, human connection, active listening, career transition, transferable skills, Utah Highway Patrol, leadership, communication skills, personal growth, emotional intelligence, wellness, relationships, presence, trust, kindness, building connections, career reinvention, workplace communication, mindfulness, resilience, authentic storytelling, community support, personal development...

What if shame — not lack of discipline — is the real reason men stay stuck? Kurt Francom built a 20-million-download podcast on human connection, mental health, and the healing power of authentic storytelling. In this conversation, we explore the difference between guilt and shame, why self-acceptance is the foundation of personal growth, and how vulnerability and mindfulness unlock real change. K...

Kathy Kinghorn (Therapy Utah) breaks down what betrayal trauma really is, how Internal Family Systems helps men understand their own emotional reactions, and why the most powerful thing a man can do with his partner might be choosing to fail together.   CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introducing Kathy Kinghorn & Therapy Utah 00:43 - Building Therapy Utah: The Whiteboard Method 02:19 - What Betrayal Trauma...

What does it mean to have a warrior heart — and are you actually living from yours? In this episode of KneeToKnee, Mark sits down with certified speaking professional, licensed psychotherapist, and author Doug Nielsen to explore what it truly means to get unstuck, wake up, and live the life God designed for you.   Doug breaks down the three core desires at the heart of every man — a battle to figh...

In this episode of KneeToKnee, Mark sits down with Olaolu (Lou) Ogunyemi — proud U.S. Marine officer, award-winning author, and founder of Parent Child Connect. Lou breaks down his "Lead Last" philosophy, the importance of knowing yourself before you can lead others, why strategic vulnerability is actually a strength for men, and practical tools for building deeper connections with your kids and y...

Discover emergent facilitation with Rebecca Courtney, facilitation coach at AJ & Smart! Former teacher turned workshop design expert for Spotify and Lego shares how to build deeper connections, use hopes and fears exercise, flip chart technique, and master going off script. Apply seek first to understand in work and life. Knee to knee podcast reading books for connections with Elizabeth Gilber...

Human connection, deep relationships, peak performance, mentorship & reinvention — Brad Barton joins KneeToKnee to share world-record wisdom. What does breaking a world track record at age 47 have to do with your relationships? Everything. Brad Barton — world record holder, executive coach, keynote speaker, and master of the 'magic of connection' — joins Mark on KneeToKnee for a deeply honest...

Welcome back to KneeToKnee! In this episode, we discuss supporting introverts, highlighting how introversion exists on a sliding scale. We explore their sensitivity to dopamine and the importance of emotional intelligence in respecting their need to recharge. Investing in meaningful relationships and one-on-one time through careful attunement can foster deeper connections. Thanks to Doug Nielsen a...

Maintaining adult friendships requires grace in relationships and understanding that long-term friendship survives busy seasons. Joel Steadman and Mark Marrott share wisdom on building connections, checking on friends, and why reconnecting matters. In this heartfelt conversation, Joel and Mark dive into the reality of adult friendships - why they're so hard to maintain, and what actually works whe...

Endurance athlete Joe Morton shares injury recovery secrets, Ironman training wisdom & the one more mindset that transforms health transformation, deep connections & love-driven success in every area. Insert Link Join us for an incredible conversation with Joe Morton, host of "A Cup of Joe" podcast and endurance athlete who proves that a shredded knee can't stop an Ironman dream. Joe share...

Struggling with parenting burnout? International educator & parenting coach Alyssa Smith reveals how child agency, positive discipline & family connection transform overwhelmed parents. High warmth high expectations builds resilient children who want more responsibility. Learn emotional intelligence strategies, household responsibilities for kids, & family meetings that work. Stop over...

Helicopter pilot Jesse Munns shares his journey through male mental health struggles, overcoming shame, pornography addiction, and fear of abandonment. From flying high-stakes EMS missions to battling divorce recovery and excommunication from the LDS church, Jesse reveals how authentic connection and brutal honesty saved his life. Discover awakened iron and soul brotherhood, male vulnerability, an...

Welcome to KneeToKnee, where we explore the science and stories behind human connections. This episode features actor and best-selling author Scott Christopher, who shares valuable life lessons and insights into self development. The conversation covers motivation, compassion, and making good choices, offering practical self improvement strategies for anyone seeking personal growth and success hab...

Leadership through storytelling, empathy, and partnership creates influence and trust. Ty Bennett, founder of Leadership Inc., shares how shifting from hierarchical to partnership leadership builds authentic connections, boosts team retention by 40%, and transforms workplace culture through empathic drive and the Rule of Two. Ty is a bestselling author and international leadership speaker who has...