Men Need Love Too Podcast❤️

In this episode, Kat sits down with Larry DeMarco, executive manager of the International Council for Men and Boys, to explore the realities of male inequality in today’s society. Together they examine several of the 12 points of inequality identified by the ICMB, unpacking key issues such as parental alienation, father absence, and the negative portrayal of men in media while exploring how these patterns shape both individual lives and broader culture. Larry shares which generation he believes is being most affected by these issues and why the long-term consequences deserve greater attention. The conversation also explores what both men and women can do to better support one another and move toward greater understanding rather than division. Kat and Larry close on a hopeful note, reflecting on why they both remain optimistic about the future and the growing momentum behind advocacy for men and boys.About the Guest and links:Lawrence DeMarco is the Executive Manager of the International Council of Men and Boys, an NGO that raises awareness and proposes solutions for 12 items of male inequality.  Its core accomplishments include: 1. Developed the New York Statement on Men and Boys to provide a concise statement of the disparities affecting men and boys.2. Sponsored Men's Equality Month and International Men's Day on November 19.3. Published regular press releases on the 12 areas of male disparity.Larry is also the founder of The Law Center, a YouTube center with free online and low cost resources for self-represented litigants. He is one of the few lawyers with an advanced law degree in trial advocacy and has been a top litigator in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the past 33 years. His passion is to reduce the trauma for families who are undergoing the pain of separation in family court, especially innocent children. He uses technology to help modest means litigants to level the playing field in the court room. His signature program, the Family Court Custody Bootcamp is a revolutionary program that gives custody litigants a crash course in legal education that enables modest means litigants to get affordable, quality representationLinks:Website: https://www.menandboys.netFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MenAndBoysNET YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MenandBoysNet TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4menandboys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-council-for-men-and-boys/ Substack: https://substack.com/@icmb Twitter:https://x.com/menandboysnet

In this episode, Kat sits down with Dwayne Morton, former international basketball player, podcaster, author, and creator of SHOWUP2WIN, to explore a life shaped by extraordinary challenge and deep transformation. Dwayne shares his experience surviving an 18-year misdiagnosed blood cancer and navigating a traumatic moment as a bystander of a police shooting, and how he chose to take responsibility for his life despite circumstances outside of his control.Together they explore how sport built the foundation for discipline, resilience, and mental strength, and how those principles carried him through some of life’s most difficult seasons. The conversation centers on presence, gratitude, and the power of mindset in reshaping how we move through adversity. Dwayne also reflects on the impact of Rubin Carter, whose story reinforced his belief that no matter what happens externally, you do not have to be a prisoner in your own mind. This episode is a grounded reflection on what it means to rise by choosing presence in every moment.About the Guest and Contact Info:Dwayne is a former international basketball player but his biggest accomplishments happened away from the court. He is a published author, inspirational speaker, podcast host, resilience integrity coach, and mental performance expert to elite athletes and business leaders.Dwayne Morton is dedicated to inspiring resilience, igniting purpose, and empowering others to rise above life’s setbacks by showing up fully—mentally, emotionally, and intentionally—to win and overcome in every arena of life. He learned through his challenging experiences dealing with an 18-year misdiagnosed blood cancer and a bystander of a police shooting. Both challenges were not based on his decision but he took the responsibility and overcame.Buy his book on Amazon : The Bounce Back Blueprint Become Bulletproofhttps://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fa.co%2Fd%2F0dBbsJjP%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExbmprZVlZeGJFYnBVTnE1UHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5y3l8Z1E93b7dl1qiiu6MVVi54yi4kweS5oWQn8FvlgzuLvO2neruOF5GnJw_aem_tmc2ShFHBOMq61kM_gGZSA&h=AT6DHMAoIZzf-e8MR8tmcQhYTsPe5n3Fe459hzDrV6rG4o58VyQzdGI4D2Ci5wAgqEOStz9g4St-FtoTAOrQpg96bO4FHav4Qp_hi6BFr_7fFdis_uYD4DOmOBBE0gQhttps://www.facebook.com/dwaynemortonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dwmorton24https://www.instagram.com/showup2win/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwmorton24/www.dwaynemorton.comwww.showup2win.comDownload for FREE : Dwayne's daily plan of attackhttps://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/aDM0VoR21oPtUWmdKN2z

In episode 15, Kat sits down with Joey Chandler, founder of Certain Growth Solutions, to explore the power of identifying and living by your core values. Together, they unpack why he believes three values are enough, how to choose them, and why alignment matters more than simply picking words that sound good. Joey explains how core values are not just a compass, but a reflection of who you are at your core, and how embracing them allows you to bring more of your authentic self into your own life and the lives of those around you. He shares how values can guide decision-making, strengthen relationships, and create alignment in both good times and difficult ones. In a powerful real-time coaching moment, Kat experiences his six-question system firsthand as he guides her through the process live. She shares how this conversation shifted her perspective within minutes and believes the framework has the power to do the same for others.About the Guest and Contact info:Joey Chandler is the founder of Certain Growth Solutions, a values-based coaching and consulting company that helps entrepreneurs and leaders create clarity, confidence, and conviction in their work and life. He is the host of The Certain Growth Podcast and author of the forthcoming book "Who Am I and How Can I Be More of That?".After burning out and rebuilding his career from scratch, Joey developed a practical system rooted in core values that applies to business growth, fitness, relationships, and everyday fulfillment. His signature frameworks, the Refinement Engine and the 3D Printed Life, give people a daily structure for making progress in the areas that matter most. He is based in Reno, Nevada.Email: [email protected]: certaingrowth.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joeychandler70/https://www.facebook.com/JoeyChandler70/https://www.instagram.com/joeychandler70/

In episode 14, Kat sits down with Miguel Hernandez, a licensed therapist turned coach and creator of Well-Balanced Warrior, to explore the messages boys learn about anger and emotional expression growing up and how those lessons shape them later in life. Together they unpack the ways men are conditioned to suppress, fear, or mismanage anger, and how that conditioning impacts relationships, emotional regulation, and self-perception. The conversation explores methods of processing and releasing anger, identifying triggers, and understanding the deeper emotions beneath reactive behavior. Miguel also challenges the idea that anger management is only about release, offering the perspective that true mastery involves reducing the internal triggers that create anger in the first place. This episode also examines how our relationship with anger is passed down to our children and why healing it matters across generations.About the Guest and Contact info:Miguel Hernandez is a licensed therapist turned coach who helps people reconnect with self-trust so they can guide and design their lives from their own inner compass. His work focuses on helping people move out of overthinking, second-guessing, and feeling stuck… and into a more grounded, self-led way of living.He is the owner of Sovereign Flow and the creator of Well-Balanced Warrior, a program specifically for men who want to gain control over anger, reactivity, and how they show up in their relationships.Miguel offers both one-on-one coaching and group programs designed to create an emobodied, practical change in how people experience themselves and their lives.Email: [email protected] Number: 931-444-9854 https://www.facebook.com/sovereignflowI also have a link I created so men listening can get a free PDF for anger that also has a link inside the PDF to join my private group for men. https://go.sovereignflowcoaching.com/pdf

In episode 13, Kat continues the conversation with Sean Carey as they explore what happened after the day everything changed. Sean shares how he faced the aftermath of losing the life he knew and began the process of rebuilding one step at a time. He reflects on the first action that created movement, restored hope, and helped him reconnect with himself. Together, they unpack the two systems he developed through that journey, including his philosophy of leading yourself first and the RISE framework he now uses to help men grow as leaders across every area of life. This conversation is about resilience, self-leadership, and what it takes to rebuild from the ground up.About the Guest and contact info:Sean Carey BioSean Carey is a leadership speaker, transformational coach, entrepreneur, dedicated dad andbestselling author of A Single Dad’s Comeback: 6 Steps to Clarity and Resilience. With over 25years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Sean has built a career helpingindividuals strengthen their bodies, minds, and lives—but his most powerful work comes fromthe lessons forged through adversity.After navigating a family crisis that led him to become a full-time single father, Sean was forcedto rebuild his life from the ground up. Through that journey, he discovered a life-changing truth:the most unselfish thing a man can do for his family, faith, and future is to learn to lead himselffirst.From that experience, Sean developed the UNSELFISHLY SELFISH™ | Lead Yourself FirstMethodology powered by The RISE Self-Leadership Framework™ —Responsibility,Intentionality, Strategy, and Empowerment—a practical system that helps men grow asleaders across the physical, psychological, personal, and professional domains of their lives.Today, Sean speaks to men’s conferences, churches and leadership organizations, sharingpowerful stories and actionable strategies that challenge men to take responsibility, live withintention, build discipline, and become the leaders God created them to be.While Sean is proud of his accomplishments as an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, his greatestrole—and most meaningful success—is being a father to his two (now young adult) children,Alexander and Megan.He lives in Coventry, Rhode Island, where he continues his mission to help men rise aboveadversity, strengthen their faith, and build lives of purpose, impact, and legacy.To connect with Sean:Email: [email protected]: www.seancarey.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachseancareyInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachseancareyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sean-carey-a1b4705

In episode 12, Kat sits down with Sean Carey, leadership speaker, transformational coach, and author of "A Single Dad’s Comeback", to explore the painful journey that led him into single fatherhood. Sean shares how alcoholism gradually hijacked his family, the red flags he missed or ignored, and the events that led to one of the hardest moments of his life. Together, they unpack the reality of living with addiction, the emotional toll it takes on a household, and how easily someone can lose themselves while trying to hold everything together. This conversation offers an honest look at denial, survival, and the hidden cost of staying too long in dysfunction.About the Guest and Contact info:Sean Carey BioSean Carey is a leadership speaker, transformational coach, entrepreneur, dedicated dad andbestselling author of A Single Dad’s Comeback: 6 Steps to Clarity and Resilience. With over 25years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Sean has built a career helpingindividuals strengthen their bodies, minds, and lives—but his most powerful work comes fromthe lessons forged through adversity.After navigating a family crisis that led him to become a full-time single father, Sean was forcedto rebuild his life from the ground up. Through that journey, he discovered a life-changing truth:the most unselfish thing a man can do for his family, faith, and future is to learn to lead himselffirst.From that experience, Sean developed the UNSELFISHLY SELFISH™ | Lead Yourself FirstMethodology powered by The RISE Self-Leadership Framework™ —Responsibility,Intentionality, Strategy, and Empowerment—a practical system that helps men grow asleaders across the physical, psychological, personal, and professional domains of their lives.Today, Sean speaks to men’s conferences, churches and leadership organizations, sharingpowerful stories and actionable strategies that challenge men to take responsibility, live withintention, build discipline, and become the leaders God created them to be.While Sean is proud of his accomplishments as an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, his greatestrole—and most meaningful success—is being a father to his two (now young adult) children,Alexander and Megan.He lives in Coventry, Rhode Island, where he continues his mission to help men rise aboveadversity, strengthen their faith, and build lives of purpose, impact, and legacy.To connect with Sean:Email: [email protected]: www.seancarey.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachseancareyInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachseancareyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sean-carey-a1b4705

In episode 11, Kat sits down again with Jesse Fraser to explore his journey of becoming what he calls a sovereign island. Following his separation, Jesse shares the reality of being a long-distance parent for 18 months and the emotional weight of being away from his child. He opens up about the hardship, the identity shift, and the process of rediscovering himself during that time. This conversation looks at how challenge can become a turning point, leading to renewed strength, clarity, and purpose. Jesse reflects on what it means to reclaim your life, rebuild from within, and step forward with intention after a period that changes everything.About the Guest & Contact InfoBiography: Jesse was born on Canada’s East Coast in Nova Scotia. His childhood forged his career in the Health and Safety industry, working as a consultant for over 15 years. Growing up, he watched his father deal with chronic back pain—something that profoundly shaped his early understanding that a person’s body is one of the most valuable assets they will ever own. In fact, it is our hoME. That awareness carried into his work in the Oil & Gas industry, where he supported the safety and wellbeing of entire crews and built a reputation for genuinely caring about people. During this time, he also held himself to a high physical standard and became an athlete completing 40 marathons.Over time, Jesse recognized a deeper issue—people weren’t just struggling physically; they were carrying stress, pressure, and unresolved pain beneath the surface. As a husband, father, and man navigating life in his own blended family, he experiences that weight every day.That’s what led him to step away from safety and into wellness. Today, Jesse specializes in Core Vitality Alignment Coaching and Non-Surgical Restorative Bodywork, helping people resolve the root of physical pain by addressing what’s happening underneath it—mentally, emotionally, and structurally. It is the relationship with oneself.Jesse is a Blended Family Dad and recently created this space for men like himself to seek community, a brotherhood, a support network for stepdads everywhere. In 2020, he founded Valiant Wellness—built on a simple standard from his mantra of creating The Valiant Lifestyle: take ownership of your health, get your body right, and lead your life from a place of strength.Masterclass for Blended Family DadsI am holding my next Blended Family Dads Masterclass on Thursday, April 23rd 15:00 (3pm MST).Masterclass Sign up for Men, Fathers, in Blended Families:JesseFraser.com/FreeEmail List for Events, Products and Training:JesseFraser.comWebsite: ⁠thevaliantlifestyle.com⁠YouTube Channel, The Valiant Lifestyle⁠ www.youtube.com/@thevaliantlifestyle⁠ Email:⁠[email protected]⁠

In episode 10, Kat sits down with TS Shikora, a meditation teacher, to explore his journey toward becoming an emotionally intelligent man. Together they unpack the importance of turning inward, learning to sit with discomfort, and building awareness of one’s own emotional world. This conversation highlights how emotional intelligence begins with self-connection and gradually shapes how we show up for others. TS shares how this inner work transforms the way we relate, allowing us to become a grounded and safe presence in our relationships. They also explore the connection between the body and unprocessed experiences, and how the body holds signals that guide us toward deeper understanding and healing.About the Guest and Contact InfoTS Shikora is a meditation teacher and writer.He came to meditation not as something abstract, but as a way to be with what’s actually happening — thoughts, sensations, emotions and the patterns that can quietly take over, especially in moments of tension, uncertainty or overwhelm.Much of his interest comes from lived experience: what it’s like to move through stress, overthinking, and disconnection, as well as moments of clarity, steadiness, joy, and peace.For him, meditation is not about reaching a particular state of consciousness, but about learning how to stay in contact with the present moment — not abandoning yourself in it, and growing through it.He is interested in emotional intelligence in everyday life: understanding ourselves more clearly, regulating emotions and the nervous system, and exploring how we relate to others and show up in communication with presence, understanding, kindness, and patience.A phrase he often returns to is: “We are not human doings, we are human beings.”TS offers 1:1 Intro to Meditation sessions and guided meditations for individuals and groups.If you feel drawn to connect, reach out: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tshikora

In episode 9, Kat sits down with Jesse Fraser, a blended family coach and Core Vitality Alignment practitioner, to explore the layered dynamics that come with bringing families together. Together they unpack some of the most common challenges blended families face, highlighting three key struggles that often shape the experience for parents and children alike. Jesse shares his personal story of growth, commitment, and the responsibility of stepping into the role of a bonus dad, and how that journey has influenced the man he has become. This conversation offers a grounded perspective on the complexity of blended family life while also recognizing the strength, connection, and support that bonus parents, bonus children, and bonus siblings can bring into each other’s lives.About the Guest & Contact InfoBiography: Jesse was born on Canada’s East Coast in Nova Scotia. His childhood forged his career in the Health and Safety industry, working as a consultant for over 15 years. Growing up, he watched his father deal with chronic back pain—something that profoundly shaped his early understanding that a person’s body is one of the most valuable assets they will ever own. In fact, it is our hoME. That awareness carried into his work in the Oil & Gas industry, where he supported the safety and wellbeing of entire crews and built a reputation for genuinely caring about people. During this time, he also held himself to a high physical standard and became an athlete completing 40 marathons.Over time, Jesse recognized a deeper issue—people weren’t just struggling physically; they were carrying stress, pressure, and unresolved pain beneath the surface. As a husband, father, and man navigating life in his own blended family, he experiences that weight every day.That’s what led him to step away from safety and into wellness. Today, Jesse specializes in Core Vitality Alignment Coaching and Non-Surgical Restorative Bodywork, helping people resolve the root of physical pain by addressing what’s happening underneath it—mentally, emotionally, and structurally. It is the relationship with oneself.Jesse is a Blended Family Dad and recently created this space for men like himself to seek community, a brotherhood, a support network for stepdads everywhere. In 2020, he founded Valiant Wellness—built on a simple standard from his mantra of creating The Valiant Lifestyle: take ownership of your health, get your body right, and lead your life from a place of strength.Masterclass for Blended Family DadsI am holding my next Blended Family Dads Masterclass on Thursday, April 23rd 15:00 (3pm MST).Masterclass Sign up for Men, Fathers, in Blended Families:JesseFraser.com/FreeEmail List for Events, Products and Training:JesseFraser.comWebsite: thevaliantlifestyle.comYouTube Channel, The Valiant Lifestyle www.youtube.com/@thevaliantlifestyle Email:[email protected]

In episode 8, Kat sits down again with Desmond for an honest and reflective conversation about the dating patterns and habits they are actively working to change. Together they explore how self-awareness, accountability, and open communication play a role in recognizing repeated behaviors and making intentional shifts. They share how they challenge each other in real time, calling out patterns as they arise while working to find balance between having their needs met and allowing others the space to show up as themselves. This conversation looks at the importance of safety, communication, and pacing in building healthy connections, along with the personal work required to raise standards without closing off. Kat also opens up about her own resistance to dating and the deeper reasons behind it. This episode invites listeners into a grounded, real-time look at growth, honesty, and the evolving nature of modern relationships.

In episode 7, Kat sits down with David Maywald, author of The Relentless War on Masculinity, to explore the experiences and insights that led him to write the book. Together, they unpack the key ideas and turning points that shaped his perspective, along with the most powerful takeaways from the conversation. They discuss why masculinity needs direction rather than suppression, and how cultural narratives have influenced the way masculine and feminine traits are perceived and valued. This episode also looks at the role of father presence in shaping identity, the importance of men guiding boys into manhood, and what can happen when that guidance is missing. The conversation offers a thoughtful reflection on the irreplaceable role fathers play, the complexity of parental influence, and why this topic continues to shape how boys grow into men.About the Guest/Links:David Maywald is father to a son and daughter, husband, board member, volunteer, author, and passionate advocate for boys and men. He worked for two decades as an analyst and Portfolio Manager in the investment management sector, and is qualified as a Chartered Financial Analyst. His extensive studies include two degrees, an Honours thesis, and the Boardroom Mastery program with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. David has served as Chair, Treasurer, and committee chair, with governance contributions to twenty organisations during the last three decades. He founded the Awards for Men in Leadership in 2023, and launched Celebrating Masculinity in 2025. His recently released book is called The Relentless War on Masculinity: Does it Ever End?Here are links:David Maywald at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaywald/Personal profile at X: https://x.com/DavidMaywaldYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@davidmaywald4173David Maywald’s book The Relentless War on Masculinity is available from these distributors (and others): https://books2read.com/trwomAmazon product page for the book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1764339703The book has over 100 five-star ratings across Goodreads, Amazon, and other readers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244119645-the-relentless-war-on-masculinityCelebrating Masculinity at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebratingMasculinity/Substack for Celebrating Masculinity: https://celebratingmasculinity.substack.com/TikTok videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@celebratingmasculinity

In episode 6, Kat continues the conversation with Jake Rettenberger to explore the role relationships play in both our deepest wounds and our greatest healing. Together, they discuss how relationships can become the source of pain or the space where real growth and repair take place, and how each person ultimately decides which path they step into. This conversation looks closely at the in-between period after unhealthy relationships, the time spent rebuilding alone, strengthening self-awareness, and becoming a healthier partner from within. They reflect on how this inner work naturally raises standards and prepares us for connections built on mutual respect and emotional stability. This episode highlights the power of meeting someone from a place of wholeness and the opportunity healthy relationships offer to live everything we have learned, where real and lasting healing can unfold.About the Guest/Links :Jake Rettenberger is Higher Purpose & Wellness Architect helping people rebuild inner structure beyond life coaching.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JakeRettenbergerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/high_desert_higher_purpose/Website: www.highdesertspiritual.org

In epiosode 5, Kat sits down with Jake Rettenberger, and together they explore the experience known as the "Dark night of the soul "and what it truly means to move through a period where everything familiar begins to fall away. This conversation reframes these moments not as destruction, but as profound transformation that breaks us open and reshapes how we see ourselves and the world. Jake shares his personal turning point, the realization that life would never look the same again, and the journey of finding his true self in the middle of chaos. This episode invites listeners to understand these seasons as powerful initiations that many will face more than once, and to see them as a path toward deeper clarity, strength, and purpose.About the Guest/Links :Jake Rettenberger is Higher Purpose & Wellness Architect helping people rebuild inner structure beyond life coaching.Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JakeRettenbergerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/high_desert_higher_purpose/Website: www.highdesertspiritual.org

In episode 4, Kat sits down again with Kyle Miller to break down how gaslighting and manipulation actually begin in relationships. Together, they explore both obvious and subtle tactics toxic partners use to distort perception, shift blame, and quietly erode emotional stability. This conversation challenges the idea that manipulation must follow classic narcissistic patterns to be damaging. The impact is the same when someone repeatedly questions your reality, emotions, and sense of truth. This episode emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, emotional signals, and learning to trust your internal experience when your reality is being consistently challenged.About the Guest & LinksKyle Miller is a personal empowerment coach who helps his clients reclaim their independence, live fully, and heal.Contact /Follow Kyle @Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/kylemillercoachInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/kylemillercoaching/Website: www.kylemillercoaching.com

In episode 3, Kat sits down with Kyle Miller to unpack the growing confusion around narcissism and online diagnosis culture. Together , they explore the difference between clinical NPD and the way social media labels everyday conflict as narcissistic abuse. This conversation looks at overlapping behavior patterns, why labels can sometimes distract from the real issue, and how focusing on toxic dynamics instead of diagnoses can create clearer awareness. They also break down the number one red flag that signals when a relationship has crossed into unhealthy territory. This episode invites listeners to think critically, stay grounded, and approach relationship healing with clarity rather than fear-based labeling.About the Guest & LinksKyle Miller is a personal empowerment coach who helps his clients reclaim their independence, live fully, and heal.Contact /Follow Kyle @Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/kylemillercoachInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/kylemillercoaching/Website: www.kylemillercoaching.com

In episode 2, Kat sits down with her friend Graeme Bachiu to explore what ethical storytelling really means in today’s digital world. Together, they examine how content can educate and create awareness or quietly turn human pain into entertainment. This conversation challenges both creators and audiences to become more conscious of what they produce, consume, and share online. It is about responsibility, intention, and choosing integrity over algorithms in a culture driven by attention.

In this very first and special episode, Kat sits down with her long time friend Desmond to reflect on over two decades of friendship shaped by trust, honesty, and shared growth. They share stories, laughter, and the moments that defined their bond, exploring how a strong friendship can raise the bar for what we expect from others and from ourselves. This conversation looks at whether men and women can truly remain platonic, the importance of clear boundaries, and the role mutual respect plays in sustaining connection over time. Together they unpack what creates a deep, lasting friendship where both people evolve, stay accountable, and continue growing side by side.

Welcome to the Men Need Love Too Podcast. In this trailer, host Kat introduces the heart of the show, the mission behind it, and what you can expect from the conversations and returning guests.New episodes coming soon.