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KneeToKnee
by Mark Marrott
KneeToKnee is the straight-talk podcast for men 30 to 55 who are done going it alone. Host Mark Marrott survived a 40-foot fall with 3% survival odds. What got him through wasn't a training program or a mindset hack. It was connection. Every episode of KneeToKnee is built around that truth. Each conversation goes knee to knee with men who have been in the hard seat — on fitness, career, man skills, mindset, and the relationships that actually hold. Practical. Honest. Built for men with full lives who want more from them. 65+ episodes. New conversations every week. Subscribe free and get the introduction to Mark's 2026 book, Connection Is the Ultimate Force Multiplier, when you join the weekly list at https://kneetoknee.wixsite.com/kneetoknee
Episodes
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Most Owners Have No Idea What They Are Sitting On - Tony Cotrupe
Tony Cotrupe spent thirty five years in investment banking, private equity, and business consulting, and he breaks down what actually determines your business's value, why growth gets mistaken for worth, and how to build client trust that lasts. Mark sits down with Tony Cotrupe, a business…
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The Mindset Shift That Turned 50 No's Into Job Offers - Amir Muradali
Career strategist Amir Muradali explains how blue ocean strategy, curiosity, and a career pivot took him from fifty job rejections to executive job offers in oil and gas and beyond. In this episode of KneeToKnee, Mark sits down with Amir, a career strategist based in Calgary who spent eight years...
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Is Being Too Nice Actually Controlling Behavior - Jason Lange
Nice guy syndrome, covert contracts, male isolation, and why men going it alone die earlier — Jason Lange breaks it all down with honesty and no performance. Jason Lange is a certified No More Mr. Nice Guy coach and men's work practitioner. He spent years doing his own inner work before helping...
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Connection the Ultimate Force Multiplier
In 2008 I fell 40 feet out of a tree. Thirteen surgeries later, the hardest part was not my legs. It was watching everyone keep moving while I stopped. My book, Connection the Ultimate Force Multiplier, launches Tuesday, July 14. Over the next four days I am walking through all five pillars, one…
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What Would You Say to a Man Who Has Nothing Left? - with Joe Tuia'ana
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…
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Rebuilding Your Life When Nothing Makes Sense Anymore - with Randy Bishop
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…
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Just Show Up - Mark Marrott
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...
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From Arrested at 16 to Briefing U.S. Senators: Andrew Drasen's Full Story
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...
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What If Your Body Has Been Telling You Something You've Been Ignoring? - with StreTch Rayner
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...
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After the Bridge Breaks, This is How You Rebuild - with Melissa Barton
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...
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How to Stay Curious When Every Instinct Tells You You're Right - with Eric Robinson
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,...
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The Voice Your Ancestors Gave You - with Darren Perry
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…
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7 Principles That Took Him from Broke Kid to One of 3 Epic Deca Finishers on Earth - JD Tremblay
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…
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The Unexpected Truth He Discovered After Leaving the Military - with Ryan Reichert
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…
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He Spent Years Thinking Something Was Wrong With Him ...Until He Discovered This - with David Hall
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...
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Cops Are Better Communicators Than Many CEOs: Here's Why - Brad Zeeman
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...
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Is God Actually Disappointed in You — Or Is That Just Shame Talking? - Kurt Francom
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...
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How to Stop Getting Defensive With the People You Love Most - Kathy Kinghorn
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…
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The Life You're Meant to Live Starts with This - Doug Nielsen
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...
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Why the Toughest Leaders Embrace Their Vulnerability - Olaolu Ogunyemi
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…
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What Happens When You DITCH Your Agenda and Just Go With the Group? - Rebecca Courtney
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...
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What If One Big Decision Could Replace All the Hard Ones? - Brad Barton
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…
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The Introvert Brain Works Differently—Here's Why - Mark Marrott
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...
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Adult Friendships Don't Last Without This - Joel Steadman
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…
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3 Pillars of Connection That Heal Everything (+ The 'One More' Principle) - Joe Morton
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"…
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Your Kids Want More Responsibility (Here's Why That Saves You) - Alyssa Smith
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...
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The Moment This Helicopter Pilot Hit Rock Bottom - Jesse Munns
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...
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Send This Now if You Want Deeper Relationships - Scott Christopher
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...
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Ask Two Questions Before Talking About Yourself - Ty Bennett
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...
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Breathwork to Calm Your Nervous System and Show Up Better - Jamie Hinkley
Somatic therapy and breathwork reset your nervous system, heal trauma, calm anxiety, and help first responders, athletes, and parents reconnect with their bodies. In this KneeToKnee episode, Mark talks with coach Jamie Hinckley about breathing, breath holds, and movement to release stress…
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More Known, Less Alone: A Gentle Connection Plan for Introverts
This episode of Knee to Knee explores the importance of building genuine connections and how supportive relationships are essential for everyone. The discussion also touches on creating environments of safety and belonging within groups to foster deeper connections, providing insights from social...
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AI and Loneliness: How Technology is Changing Romantic Connections - Dr. Brian Willoughby
In this episode of KneeToKnee, host Mark Marrott sits down with Dr. Brian Willoughby, a professor at Brigham Young University and expert in healthy, long-lasting relationships among young adults. They discuss modern dating trends, the enduring benefits of marriage, and the growing challenges…
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5 Leadership Habits That Turned a Breakdown into a Breakthrough - Julie De Jesus
Struggling with employee retention and workplace mental health? Julie De Jesus shares how authentic human connection, compassion, and “I see you” leadership saved her life after panic attacks and deep depression — and how it creates die-hard loyalty that money can’t buy. Discover practical ways…
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The Secret to Deep Connections Revealed!
Discover why KneeToKnee is where magic happens—logo meaning, real connection, authentic listening, empathy, resilience, healing, disability, emotional, spiritual, and personal growth, all in one episode.
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The Unimaginable Impact of Kindness & Courage - Cotie Williams
In this inspiring episode of the KneeToKnee podcast, Cotie Williams shares her powerful journey working with PossAbilities to empower disabled athletes through adaptive sports like hand cycle racing. Hear stories of transformation, resilience, and the impact of community support on physical,...
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From Stress to Success: The Science of Connection - Dr. Bobbi Wegner
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of human connection with Dr. Bobbi Wegner, a clinical psychologist, Harvard lecturer, and entrepreneur. Dr. Bobbi shares her expertise in organizational psychology and group dynamics, exploring how authentic relationships impact both personal...
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How to Prepare for a Disaster - Dr. Dolas Fakuade
What do disaster management, emotional resilience, and a good laugh have in common? More than you think! Join Mark (host of Double Helix) and Dr. Dolapo “Dolas” Fakuade, globe-trotting expert in intelligence, security, and disaster management, as they unpack why your connections—to people…
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What Happens When You Reward Yourself For Small Wins? - Logan Wilkes
Welcome to DoubleHelix! In this episode, host Mark Marrott sits down with Logan Wilkes, CEO of TRUSS, to discuss the art of authentic networking, building meaningful business relationships, and the power of community for leaders. Logan shares stories from his journey in public relations, the...
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Weight Loss Isn’t the Goal: A Deep Dive into Metabolic Health - Rich Hart
Join me as I dive deep into why weigh loss shouldn't be your goal and see what hidden gems and secrets I can uncover! This video is not sponsored. Insulin IQ: https://www.insuliniq.com/ Rich's recommended reading: Why We Get Sick by Dr Ben Bikman: https://amzn.to/4nXByP2 Dive into an eye-opening...
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What Happens When Cops Reward Kindness? - Ward Clapham
Discover how positive tickets and proactive leadership transformed police-community relationships in Vancouver. Ward Clapham shares insights, data, and success stories on the KneeToKnee (formerly Double Helix) podcast with Mark Marrott.
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The Surprising Connection Between Workplace Culture and Dog Poop - Kirk Weisler
To get Kirk's offer of BOGO of his book just go to: https://kirkweisler.com/product/the-dog-poop-initiative/ Links to books Kirk discusses: The Dog Poop Initiative: https://amzn.to/4kJxTBu The Cookie Thief: https://amzn.to/4m5cTGt Alexander's Mirror: https://amzn.to/46OR3Ta Other fun reading: Sir...
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Inverse Paranoia and Trust: Joel Steadman’s Philosophy for Success - Joel Steadman
Ever wondered what it means to be an 'inverse paranoid' or how to truly win the hearts of your team? Joel Steadman is here to blow your mind! Share this video with someone who needs a reminder about the power of relationships and authentic leadership. Enjoyed this conversation with Joel Steadman?...
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A Cure for Loneliness: Social Prescribing 101 - Jules Hotz
In this conversation, Mark interviews Julia Hotz, an advocate for social prescribing, discussing its significance in addressing loneliness and mental health. Julia shares insights from her research and experiences, emphasizing the importance of community connection and meaningful activities in...
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Facetime vs. Face to Face: Reclaiming Real Conversations - Jim Nisbet
In this episode, Mark sits down with Jim Nisbet, a world traveler and expert communicator, to discuss the lost art of communication. From stories of global adventures to practical tips for better listening, Mark and Jim explore how technology, risk, and genuine presence shape our ability to...
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Three Steps to Reconnect: The Loneliness Cure - Mark Marrott
In this insightful episode of DoubleHelix, host Mark Marrott recaps a previous episode on loneliness. He dives deep into the science and practical strategies for overcoming loneliness—a public health crisis as impactful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. Drawing on expert interviews and real-life...
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From 40 Feet to Marathon Finish Lines: A Story of Resilience - Joel & Mark
This isn't just another comeback story—it's a masterclass in turning tragedy into triumph. When Mark fell 40 feet from a tree, he didn't just break bones; he shattered assumptions about what's possible. From the moment he threw his chainsaw to save his life (09:12) to crossing marathon finish…
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Running 135 Miles: The Loneliest Race on Earth - Jarom & Heath Thurston
Welcome back to DoubleHelix, the podcast where we unravel the science of connections! In this episode, host Mark sits down with ultra-marathoner Jarom Thurston and pro triathlete Heath Thurston. These two lifelong friends share their wildest stories from the world of endurance sports, the power…
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5 Surprising Ways Spirituality Boosts Wellness! - Pastor Ron Williams
Explore how spirituality can impact your overall wellbeing in our new series, featuring insights from religious experts and thought leaders. Discover practical tips and inspiring stories about the powerful link between spiritual growth and health, plus ways to enhance your state of being. Join us...
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The Key Ways to Find Strength After Life-Changing Injury - Joel & Mark
Join Mark and Joel for Episode 2 of DoubleHelix as they dive deeper into Mark’s jaw-dropping journey after a 40-foot fall, exploring how injury redefines relationships, resilience, and perspective. Mark shares how therapy, family support, and connecting with others who “get it” made all the...
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7 Powerful Principles to Enrich Your Relationships - Dr. Paul Jenkins
Unlock the science of connection! Dr. Paul Jenkins reveals positivity psychology secrets, 7 key relationships, and tactical tools for mental health, emotional health, and thriving relationships. Find Dr Jenkins here: https://drpauljenkins.com/doublehelix Discover how to transform your mindset,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
KneeToKnee is the straight-talk podcast for men 30 to 55 who are done going it alone.
Host Mark Marrott survived a 40-foot fall with 3% survival odds. What got him through wasn't a training program or a mindset hack. It was connection. Every episode of KneeToKnee is built around that truth.
Each conversation goes knee to knee with men who have been in the hard seat — on fitness, career, man skills, mindset, and the relationships that actually hold. Practical. Honest. Built for men with full lives who want more from them.
65+ episodes. New conversations every week.
Subscribe free and get the introduction to Mark's 2026 book, Connection Is the Ultimate Force Multiplier, when you join the weekly list at https://kneetoknee.wixsite.com/kneetoknee
HOSTED BY
Mark Marrott
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KneeToKnee is the straight-talk podcast for men 30 to 55 who are done going it alone. Host Mark Marrott survived a 40-foot fall with 3% survival odds. What got him through wasn't a training program or a mindset hack. It was connection. Every episode of KneeToKnee is built around that truth. Each...
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