The Matt Townsend Show

Matt Townsend specializes in energizing and involving audiences with his unique approach to building and maintaining successful relationships. Known as one of America’s top presenters in the field of Human Relations and Development, Matt blends humor and story telling with interactive, real-life solutions that motivate and inspire his listeners.

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Inspiration Jul 08, 2014

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Matt Townsend talks with Jack Weyland, author of the book "Charly" about inspiration, how to find it, and how to give it to others.

Difficult Conversations Jul 07, 2014

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Matt talks with Dr. Susan Krause Whitbourne about tips on how to deal with difficult conversations. They identify when the right time is, and how to approach the conversation. Matt and the gang talk about difficult conversations they've had, and how to cope after having a difficult conversation.

Media and Kids Jul 02, 2014

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What to do if my kid is addicted to video games. Why parents shouldn't trust ESRP ratings. Matt is joined by BYU Professor Sarah Coyne to discuss different aspects of the media, from books to video games, and how they are affecting your family. Kim Giles contributes to discuss how media is hurting your marriage, and Matt finds out which Disney Princess he is most like!

Service Jul 01, 2014

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Matt is joined by Utah Speaker of the House Becky Lockhart to discuss service, both to our communities and our families. They talk about how she maintains her life and is able to serve the people of Utah, and her family. Matt and the gang also discuss how to influence our kids to be service-minded, and how we ourselves can work harder to want to sacrifice for others.

Doing Not Dreaming Jun 30, 2014

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Matt is joined by entrepreneur and blogger Monique Malcolm to talk about doing instead of just dreaming. The only one standing between you and your dreams is yourself. Monique Malcom says there is a wealth of information on the web, which could help anyone get started with anything they want to do. Often our dreams cause us a lot of fear. She shares tips to overcome the fear: 1\. Upgrade your wishes into dreams. Write you dreams down. 2\. Break your dreams into small goals. 3\. Set deadlines for yourself. You don't want dreams to take too long. 4\. Tell friends about your goals. They will motivate you and keep you accountable. 5\. Do something every day. Start today. 6\. Don't compare youself to others on social media. Turn off Facebook. Log out of Instagram. Ignore Pinterest. Matt and the gang also discuss their dreams, and how to get themselves in a position to achieve them.

Bronco Mendenhall Jun 23, 2014

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Matt talks with Bronco and Holly Mendenhall about their lives as the BYU football coach and wife, and how they manage to stay grounded among all the publicity and fame. They discuss how to help their players stay grounded, and how they try to function like any normal family. Matt and the gang talk with Meg Conley about staying focused during major life changes, and not being afraid to be yourself. Listen to Matt's interview with Bronco and Holly Mendenhall

Love Jun 19, 2014

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Matt is joined by world famous relationship expert John Gottman to discuss love and marriage. They talk about what love is, how to show it, and how to recieve it. Julie Nelson contributes with her thoughts on Dr. Gottman's recent book, and how she has seen love grow and change in her own life.

Modern Domesticity Jun 18, 2014

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Matt is joined by blogger Kris Schoels to discuss modern domesticity. They talk about the negative connotations of the word domestic, and how modern men and women can find joy in traditions from the past. Matt and the gang discuss their ides of domesticity and even share some fun home remedies to help you!

Relationships and dating Jun 17, 2014

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Matt is joined by Brian Willoughby to discuss relationships and dating, the how's and the why's of what people want, and the best way to get that perfect relationship. Matt and the gang discuss their experiences with dating, and Meg Conley chimes in with some thoughts of her own!

Sharing Your Life Jun 16, 2014

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Matt talks with Gail Miller and her husband Kim Wilson about her legacy and life. They discuss how her personal life is very public, and how she manages to stay focused even with all the publicity. Matt and the gang talk about what's appropriate to share on social media or with friends, and the best ways to keep some information private.

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