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.

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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 shares his journey from growing up in Gabriella's Health Shop to corporate burnout recovery, then finding his way back to health through triathlon motivation and the power of connection medicine.

In this episode, we explore the "one more" principle that changed everything—from athletic mindset to relationship building, from sales success to spiritual fitness. Joe reveals how greeting each day with love (inspired by Og Mandino's "The Greatest Salesman in the World") creates the emotional transfer that impacts every interaction.

Whether you're recovering from injury, chasing an athletic dream, or simply wanting to build deeper connections, this conversation offers practical wisdom you can apply today.

🎯 CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction: Meeting Joe Morton, Endurance Athlete

02:04 - Heath Thurston Connection & Wheelchair Triathlon Story

05:12 - Growing Up in Gabriella's Health Shop

10:00 - The Journey to Ironman & Marathon Training

16:30 - Injury Becomes the Ultimate Classroom

23:09 - The "One More" Philosophy That Changes Everything

26:23 - One Thing You Can Do Today: Greet With Love

Follow Joe Morton:

• Instagram: @acupofjoepodcast
• Instagram: @theplacesyoullrun
• Podcast: A Cup of Joe

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#IronmanTraining #EnduranceAthlete #ConnectionMedicine #OneMoreMindset #DeepConnections #HealthTransformation #TriathlonMotivation #KneeToKnee

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 overdoing & start empowering confident children today!

Alyssa spent nearly two decades as an international educator teaching on two continents before becoming a parenting coach helping families replace burnout with calm, confidence & genuine connection.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction - Connection as Medicine
02:01 High Warmth, High Expectations & Humility
07:36 Naming the Hard: Emotional Intelligence for Kids
11:45 Building Agency & Fighting Parent Burnout
18:24 Family Meetings & Co-Creating Solutions
20:32 One Thing You Can Do Today


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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, and the power of facing your darkest fears. Learn coping mechanisms to break free from self-sabotage, emotional healing techniques, and how masculine identity gets forged in fire. This raw conversation about relationship struggles and breaking bad habits will challenge every man to look in the mirror and speak their truth.

00:00 Introduction - Helicopter Pilot Who Lost Everything
03:18 The Path to Becoming a Civilian Helicopter Pilot
07:45 Drowning in Depression: The Hidden Struggles
13:43 Excommunication and Identity Crisis
15:36 Awakened Iron & Soul: The Three-Step Process
19:25 The 20-Second Challenge That Changes Lives

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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 habits.

Books:
Levity Effect: https://amzn.to/4q89mJN
People People: https://amzn.to/4q2yHVy
Seven Ups of Happiness: https://amzn.to/3LcTXc9

Connect with Scott:
https://scottchristopher.net/
levityeffect.com

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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 helped thousands of leaders build trust through storytelling. In this Knee to Knee podcast episode, he reveals the Bill Gates story that launched his career, the research behind high performance, and practical strategies for leaders who want to move people without running them over.

https://tybennett.com/

Learn about:

• The Rule of Two for better conversations • Partnership vs. hierarchical leadership

• Balancing ambition with empathy

• Storytelling frameworks that work

• Why employees follow great leaders anywhere

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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, improve sleep, and rebuild connection after loss. Jamie shares her partner's suicide, her first breathwork breakthrough, and why emotions guide us. Learn panic-breathing steps, athlete/kid regulation tips, and resources like the Pause Breathwork app.

Instagram: @thesomaticreset ​

Pause Breathwork app: pausebreathwork.com

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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 psychology and group behavior. We also discuss a 4-week experiment focused on strengthening relationships and building bonds through effective communication.

Research Links:

Carl Jung on introversion: https://www.walden43200.com/in-depth-analysis/carl-jung-introversion-and-extroversion/

Health Psychology Open (introverts social isolation study context): https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9458303/ https://youtu.be/qVNUFSQvbfM

Dr Bobbi Wegner (Harvard Psychologist):

KneeToKnee episode: https://youtu.be/N-w1M2jq5pk

https://extension.harvard.edu/faculty/bobbi-wegner/

Logan Wilkes (TRUSS Networking):

KneeToKnee episode: https://youtu.be/5v5107HY418

https://thetruss.com/who-we-are/our-team/

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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 youth face in developing social and relationship skills in a digital world dominated by AI and technology distractions. Dr. Willoughby shares insights from his research including the surprising impact of digital companionship and generative AI on romantic connection and loneliness. Learn practical advice on how parents, mentors, and young adults can intentionally build social confidence, utilize shared community spaces, and foster authentic connections in today's evolving landscape.

Dr. Willoughby's book "The Millennial Marriage": https://amzn.to/48md1fI

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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 to build trust, appreciation, and emotional safety so your team never wants to leave.

Time Stamps:

01:04: Julie recounts her mental health crisis

04:47: Julie hits her lowest point under a blanket

07:28: Building lifelong loyalty through authentic connection.

11:52: The three pillars

19:23: Strategies for authentic connections

➡️ Connect with Julie: https://iseeyouleadership.com/ & https://iseeyouliving.com/

Make certain to grab a copy of her books: I See You :

How Compassion and Connection Save Lives: https://amzn.to/4pFVOVs

Broccolipunzle: https://amzn.to/448YmDc

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