For about 30 years, Dr. Matt Townsend has been entertaining and educating audiences with his unique lessons on life, love and leadership. He blends humor and story-telling to inspire and motivate healthier living.  

Matt has graduated from the University of Utah, BYU and Fielding Institute and has completed his bachelor’s degree, a few master’s degrees and his doctorate degree.  Matt has his own coaching practice where he helps individuals and couples with their marriages, parenting and anxiety.    

Matt can be seen weekly on KSL Television’s, Studio 5 with Brooke Walker.  He has a book called Starved Stuff: Feeding The 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships, a popular pick among those searching for better relationship skills and can be found on his website. 

Years ago Matt served a mission to Cordoba Argentina and has enjoyed serving in various church callings through the years.  

Matt has served as the Bishop of a YSA Ward more than 25 years ago. His latest favorite callings have been as an adult religion teacher, an Institute teacher and most recently was called to serve in the bishopric of the Alta YSA Ward.  

Married for 33 years, Matt and his wife Mardi reside in Draper, Utah.  They are the parents of 6 children: one girl and five boys, 5 bonus in-law children and 7 grandchildren!