The Mark Groves Podcast

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Midlife Crisis, Grief, Anxiety, Parenting, Mental Health, Marriage, Death, Loss, Pain, Coping, Healing, Authenticity, Spirituality, Transformation, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome Kelsey Chittick to the show, writer, comedian, and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country. She is the author of the best seller “Second Half - Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing,” about the sudden death of her husband, an NFL Superbowl Champion, and her journey back to herself and finding joy. She is the host of Mom’s Don’t Have Time to Grieve Podcast, which explores the beautiful and hard ways we walk through Grief. Kelsey is also the co-host of “SexTox with Tracey and Kelsey” which explores sex and relationships with humor and honesty. Join us today as we chat about navigating grief and healing after a devastating loss. Kelsey opens up about the loss of her husband, how she found the strength to move forward, and what keeps her motivated to live life to the fullest. This is an episode you don't want to miss, as we explore the raw emotions, inspiring insights, and the power of embracing life after loss. Discover: * How to effectively handle and navigate through life's unexpected curveballs * The topic of grief and strategies to swim through its overwhelming waves, finding ways to be present and heal along the journey * How we can overcome fear of death, embrace life and make the most of each day * Why avoiding or numbing painful emotions can hinder the healing process and the importance of fully experiencing grief to facilitate healing and growth 00:00 Intro 00:54 Unexpected events in our lives 08:00 Meeting an angel when you’re in great pain 10:12 Navigating the ocean of grief 12:04 Embracing the healing process of loss 14:30 Finding strength in memories and moving forward 18:21 Connection between laughter and pain 20:53 Is crying good for you? 25:11 Fear of death 28:05 Living in the moment 32:53 Experiences that unleash the power within you 35:26 Alcohol as a coping mechanism 39:10 Being a friend to someone who is grieving 41:37 Three M’s to do when you’re experiencing grief 45:09 What’s now? Links: * Website: https://kelseychittick.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseydchittick/?hl=en * Book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Half-Surviving-Finding-Missing/dp/1951407490?ref_=ast_author_dp Sponsors: * Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off at mannavitality.com * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Gender Identity, LGBTQ, School, Parenting, Gender Transitioning, Transphobia, Transgender, Gender Dysphoria, Mental Health, Tough Conversations, Authenticity, Belonging Summary: Today I welcome Julia Malott to the show! Julia is a transgender woman from Toronto, Canada and creator of Alotta Thoughts: Quick Take Videos exploring nuanced conversations about our identity political divide. Julia is concerned that our recent politics surrounding gender identity and ideology have become increasingly divisive, and she's determined to bridge this gap. Through thoughtful conversation with individuals from all political perspectives, Julia seeks to cut through the noise and have productive conversations across the ideological spectrum to demonstrate that we are not nearly as divided as we might have thought. Join us today as we consciously dialogue about things that most people are afraid to talk about: gender identity especially in terms of being taught to young children, the parent-school divide, transphobia and hate, pronouns, and transitioning. Julia opens up about her personal story on how she navigated the shame around her identity, how she overcome her victim mentality, and the hate she experienced during her transition. She also shares how parents can better understand their kids who may be questioning their gender, build a supportive and safe relationship, and guide them through their experience in a safe and mindful way. This is a conversation you surely wouldn’t want to miss! Discover: * The importance of having discussions about gender identity, gender dysphoria, and transitioning * Navigating and overcoming transphobia and hatred while embarking on the journey of transition * Understanding Puberty Blockers, what they are and how they affect young individuals * How parents can better understand their children who may be questioning their gender 00:00 Intro 01:36 Why do we need to have these conversations? 06:35 The Parent-School Divide 11:09 Teaching young kids about gender identity 17:27 Providing gender-affirming care 21:59 Finding joy in the transition 25:57 Victim mentality in the journey of transition 29:38 Transphobia and hate 35:46 Transgender inclusion in sports 42:15 Learning and understanding pronouns 47:41 Letting go of external validation 49:03 Overcoming shame and narcissism 54:32 Why girls can be masculine but boys can't be feminine 1:00:10 What are Puberty Blockers? 1:05:10 Parenting with transitioning kids 1:08:19 Gender identity is not everything Links: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlottaMalotta * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3Rbb9vPPu44G2Zxd8FbLA * Website: www.alottamalotta.com Sponsors: * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Awakening, Purpose, Meditation, Relationship, Parenting, Grief, Alignment, Intuition, Self-Love Summary: Today I’m welcoming Maryam Hasnaa to the show who is an intuitive, a channel, an energy healer and a lover of all things that create a feeling of being connected to something bigger than ourselves. Maryam uses her own highly sensitive gifts to remind other beings of the energetic nature of this universe and teach the importance of living in alignment with one’s intuition and most authentic self. Tune in to learn about spiritual awakenings and how we receive invitations to higher our vibration or make adjustments to our path, whether it’s with our relationship with ourselves or in our relationships with others. If you’ve ever questioned whether it was a gut feeling or intuition, or if a breakup was meant to happen in order to change your life path, this episode is for you! Discover: * How you can awaken your purpose in life and unlock your inner wisdom * Maryam’s near-death experience and how it triggered her spiritual awakening * Relationships being a way for you to find your own awakening * The transformational effects of grief and how you can find awakening through it 00:00 Intro 00:32 New Earth Mystery School 04:21 Awakening to your purpose 10:35 Maryam’s near-death experience 17:33 Returning back to consciousness 21:50 Walk-ins and awakening 28:40 Relationships as vehicles of awakening 36:33 How your childhood affects your relationship 40:33 Awakening through grief 48:55 Stepping into the alignment of your soul Links: * Bonus for listeners: Use code NEMSMG23 for $19.99 off one month of any of Maryam’s membership offerings * Maryam’s NEW Course - The Subtle Art of Relationship Dynamics: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/subtle-art-of-relationship-dynamics * Website: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com * New Earth Mystery School: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/new-earth-mystery-school * Resonance Apothecary: https://resonanceapothecary.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryamhasnaa Sponsors: * Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off at mannavitality.com * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Comfort, Discomfort, Mental Health, Technology, Parenting, Cancel Culture, Media, Journalism, Mortality, Belonging, Transformation, Purpose Summary: Today I am jamming with the bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter! As an author, professor, and adventurer, he writes and speaks about how humans can leverage modern science and evolutionary wisdom to perform better and live healthier and more meaningful lives. Join us today as we jam about the surprising idea that our cozy, comfortable lives may be at the root of our major physical and mental health issues. Michael shares his powerful experiences from his adventure in Bhutan and the Alaskan Arctic, where he uncovers the power and benefit of sitting with discomfort and silence. Tune in to learn why you need discomfort and how to navigate it to help bring more happiness into your life! Discover: * How and why should you disrupt your comfort and why staying too long in your comfort zone could affect your physical and mental health * What the Japanese practice called Misogi is and why it’s so powerful * The power of silence and how it affects your creativity * How we can challenge the discomfort of boredom * The process of hunting and how it will teach you to value life and mortality more 00:00 Intro 01:11 Why should you disrupt your comfort? 05:37 New generations and lack of discomfort 10:25 Misogi 18:53 Being alone 24:02 The power and influence of silence 30:30 Writing a book in a world full of distractions 33:18 Choosing discomfort vs comfort 35:59 Remerging with the cycles of the planet 41:11 The discomfort of boredom 46:26 Addictive technology 49:32 The process of hunting 54:24 Life and death 1:01:15 Younger generation taking responsibility 1:03:56 Cancel culture and freedom of speech 1:15:09 Are journalists left-wingers? 1:22:37 Psychological media manipulation 1:27:02 Differences in political views impacting relationships Links: * The 2% Newsletter: https://unique-painter-9003.ck.page/441934d2f0 * Website: http://eastermichael.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_easter/ * The Comfort Crisis: https://easterm.square.site/product/TCCSigned/1?cs=true&cst=custom Sponsors: * Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com/ * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Power of Mind, Brainpower, Meditation, Trauma, Mental Health, Technology, Beliefs, Health, Transformation, Biohacking, Neuropsychology Summary: Today I am jamming with award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of BrainTap®, Dr. Patrick K. Porter! Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment to improve clarity, sleep, and energy and remains at the forefront of scientific research. He founded BrainTap, offering over 1800 original audio sessions in 12 languages and serving a worldwide user base with its mobile app and headset. Tune in to hear Dr. Porter unleash loads of fascinating information about the power our brains hold, and how we can use neuropsychology to change our emotions, reactions, nervous systems, bodies, brainwaves, and so much more - way beyond what we ever imagined our brains could do. If you want to feel more regulated, release your victim mentality, stop letting fear dictate your life, or just to better grip your emotions, this episode is for you! Discover: * How our brains are wired for repetition and comfort and create our narratives and beliefs, plus how we can change that * How you can rewrite your memory just by changing the way you perceive your past experiences * How the frequency of our environments dictate our energy and wellbeing * What Brain Tap is and how it can help hack our mind’s potential and improve our health 00:00 Intro 00:54 What is Neuropsychology? 05:31 Our brain is making it all up 09:06 How to change a belief 15:09 How to rewrite and change your memory 24:53 Three phases to brain fitness 29:21 The frequency of your environment changes you 34:50 What is Brain Tap? 43:17 See past experiences as learned experiences 47:33 Psychoimmunology 48:57 What happens when you think of fear? 49:44 Confusion 50:21 Hacking the brain 55:22 Retinal flashing 1:00:26 Effect of music on your brain 1:03:45 Types of sessions with Brain Tap Links: * Brain Tap: https://braintap.com?afmc=DrPorter * Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZ2tOyICABoDsExUuz9n7A Sponsors: * Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Energetic Signatures, Health, Physics, Healing, Energy, Vitality, Radical Healing, Holistic Healing, Food, Spirituality, Transformation Summary: Today I’m welcoming Dr. Beth McDougall to the show, who is an internationally recognized Integrative physician with a specialty in multifactorial degenerative disease. She is the founder of CLEAR Center and the co-founder and medical director of the cutting-edge, bio-optimization lab, JYZEN in Mill Valley, CA. Long known as a medical detective, Dr. McDougall excels at unraveling complex, multi-factorial conditions. She is advancing a new medical paradigm, one at the intersection of medicine and contemporary physics, to transform the practice of medicine. Dr. Beth discusses the magical benefits of Manna Vitality - a combo of the highest quality minerals, amino acids, fulvic and humic acid, and nutrients gathered from both the Earth and the Sea. Listen in on this fascinating episode where we jam on health from an energetic point of view, and how physics and holistic medicine can unlock the secrets to radical healing. Discover: * What are energetic signatures, and what could ours be? * The effect of relationships, environment, and food on our body * How we can hack aging and vitality * The correlation between food and fertility 00:00 Intro 00:51 Intersection of Physics and Medicine 05:44 Discovering energetic healing 11:01 Discovering healing patterns beyond the physical approach 18:48 Energetic signatures in our lives 21:33 Impact of dysfunctional relationships on health 24:27 Why are people sicker than they’ve ever been? 26:26 Finding an antidote 28:32 Correlation of food stress on fertility & testosterone production 33:57 Remineralizing your body 37:29 Aging and vitality 44:28 Nature is the answer 48:36 Choose the life that you want 51:06 Effects of Manna Vitality 57:12 “We’re intersecting waves of energy…” 59:18 Journey to liberation Links: * Manna Vitality: https://mannavitality.com/ * Manna Vitality Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannavitality/ * Manna Vitality Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mannaelements * Dr. Beth’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethmcdougallm.d.4704 * Dr. Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmcdougallmd/ * Dr. Beth’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbethmcdougall * Jyzen labs Website: https://jyzen.com/ * Innovative Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eW2p7SfVlU&list=PL5rXEjDCSV03yt440eVIm9wd41Ey_2gi3 * The Pristine Blueprint - The Secret to Full Spectrum Vitality and Health on * All Levels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvuYWXsZhyo&t=14s * The Pristine Blueprint Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pristine-Blueprint-Longevity-Transforming/dp/B09PMH14GZ Sponsors: * Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com/ * Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off! * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Codependency, Addiction, Relationships, Boundaries, Technology, Social Media, Spirituality, Self- Love, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Mental Health, Grief Summary: Today I am jamming with self-help pioneer, Melody Beattie! Melody is the author of many bestselling books—including The Language of Letting Go, Playing It by Heart, The Grief Club, Beyond Codependency, and The Codependent No More Workbook. In 2009, Codependent No More was named one of the four essential self-help books of all time by Newsweek. Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful look into codependency—the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another—has guided millions toward the understanding that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins. Join us today as we jam about the ins and outs of codependency in relationships, the challenges faced by those stuck in addictive or enabling cycles, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to break free. Discover: * Melody's incredible journey of overcoming codependency and how she turned her life around, finding freedom and happiness along the way * What codependency actually means, and how people can unknowingly fall into its trap * The importance of setting boundaries with technology and social media, and why connecting with real people is where it's at for our well-being * Tips and tricks to break free from addictive and enabling cycles, empowering yourself to make positive changes and embark on a journey of personal growth and healing 00:00 Intro 00:33 The fine line between being human and a codependent 04:06 How writing ‘Codependent No More’ saved her life 12:31 The role of men and women in relationships 17:58 Healing the division 24:00 Choose your own circumstance 28:21 Boundaries for tech and social media 32:42 Unveiling collective codependency 38:02 Trauma reflecting in present-day anxiety 40:22 How to break free 46:38 Learn to love yourself unconditionally 49:26 There’s nothing human about technology Links: * Book: Codependent No More (2022 updated edition!) https://melodybeattie.com/books/codependent-no-stop-controlling-others-start-caring/ * Website: https://melodybeattie.com/ Sponsors: * Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Morning Routine, Personal Development, Habits, Adversity, Mental Health, Meditation, Affirmations, Curing Cancer, Authenticity, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Health, Transformation Summary: Today I’m welcoming Hal Eldrod to the podcast! Hal is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. He teaches about The Miracle Morning – his powerful method to transform your life by simply changing how you start your day. Tune in to to hear all about Hal’s proven successful morning routine, how he used it to get out of depression and change his life, and how you can jump on the Miracle Morning train to change your life starting tomorrow morning! Discover: - How to build the perfect morning routine that will elevate your life and health - The two problems with affirmations and how can we manifest the life that we want the right way - The connection between emotions and inflammation, and how if you do the work, you achieve total wellness 00:00 Intro 02:13 Mediocrity 04:26 The Miracle Morning origin 07:07 What’s your level of personal development? 10:50 Learn to get excited about waking up 16:51 Starting a morning routine 20:05 The problem with affirmations 27:44 Commitment in the face of fear 37:52 The correlation between emotion and inflammation 42:22 How do you become a morning person? 57:11 Every adversity is an opportunity 1:01:08 Transforming relationships with the Miracle Morning Links: * Movie - http://miraclemorningmovie.com/ * Books - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B5RD8MK?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tpbk&binding=paperback * Speaking - https://halelrod.com/speaking/ * Podcast - https://miraclemorning.com/category/podcast/ * Community - http://miraclemorningcommunity.com/ Sponsors: * Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com/ * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Business, Health, Social Media, Technology, Mortality, Death, Grief, Change, Self-Development, Mental Health, Purpose, Transformation Summary: Today I’m jamming with Ryan Duey, CEO of Plunge, one of the most affordable cold plunge tub manufacturers on the market. Cold plunge benefits include nervous system regulation, boosting energy, greater recovery/performance, increased immune support, increased motivation, mood improvement, pain relief, stress relief, better sleep, and so much more! If you know me, you know I love the benefits of cold showers and cold plunges, and I was stoked to get my hands on one of their amazing plunge tubs. (P.S. I got you a discount—code below in the links!) Join the conversation as we deep dive (no pun intended!) into the fascinating story of how Plunge was created as a business thriving out of the pandemic and the challenges their company faced with growth. We also jam everything you need to know about cold plunging—how it affects your brown fat, how it can help you regulate your nervous system and tackle your biggest fears—and muse about death, mortality, fears, and emotions that cold plunging can help you regulate. Discover: - Discover the surprising benefits of cold plunging for optimal physical and mental health - How cold plunging is an amazing tool to regulate your nervous system in a world filled with stress, anxiety, and overstimulation - The post-pandemic shift to digitalization and social media affecting everything from our nervous systems to analog life, to business operations in today's world and how cold plunging can help us deal better 00:00 Intro 01:15 Why should you try cold-plunging? 06:53 Doing business during the pandemic 11:11 Digitalization in business 17:33 Cold-plunging is a +gym for your nervous system 20:09 Benefits of cold-plunging 22:27 The growth of Plunge 30:27 Using social media in business 41:25 Analog to digital shift 43:18 Recalibrate your nervous system 46:38 Mortality and death 59:40 Rejecting the concept of aging 1:02:10 It’s important to question everything 1:05:03 Maturing and processing change better 1:12:02 Start with small changes, don’t go big Links: * Plunge: https://thecoldplunge.com - Use code CREATETHELOVE for $150 off! * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plunge/ * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/coldplunge Sponsors: * Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Friendships, Boundaries, Toxic Relationships, Trauma, Childhood Patterns, Healing, Mental Health, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Codependency Summary: Today I’m welcoming back my friend Violet Benson, comedian, motivational speaker, creator of Daddy Issues, and podcast host of the largest self-love podcast and movement for women, Almost Adulting. Tune into this episode to learn how to navigate toxic friendships, set healthy boundaries, stop giving others power over you, and reframe your past traumas to stop repeating patterns. Violet offers valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their relationships, and friendships, and prioritize self-love. Discover: - How to navigate toxic friendships and set healthy boundaries - The importance of not giving others power over you and how to reclaim your own power in relationships - How discovering your patterns and choosing to stop the cycle can help you heal and chose a new path forward 00:00 Intro 00:54 Friendships aren’t always easy 05:19 Handling negative comments online 07:16 Letting go of toxic friendships 10:36 How the pandemic changed our identities 13:17 Posting for likes vs business 19:02 Prioritizing yourself over social media popularity 27:47 Creating the “Daddy Issues” Identity 32:29 The problem with idolization 35:54 Reinventing yourself and cutting ties with people who hold you back 39:57 Stop giving others power over you 46:07 The “I can change him/her” mindset 49:26 Repeating a pattern with friends 52:20 Childhood patterns shape our lives 57:48 Not everyone is a villain 1:00:47 Stop crossing your own boundaries 1:02:47 The reason we choose emotionally unavailable people 1:08:13 Children are our teachers 1:13:43 Generational traumas are passed down Links: - Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/ - Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/ - Meme IG - https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/ - Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues - Almost Adulting on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IY1Gjc1uktmDCmNLA0HXo Sponsors: - Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at chttp://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove - Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Inner Voice, Trauma, Self-Talk, Inner Child, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Transformation, Mental Health, Purpose, Bi-Polar Summary: Today I welcome back my good friend, the “Queen of Saying It Out Loud,” Vasavi Kumar! She has relentlessly searched to find her own voice, access the freedom of her creative spirit, and help others along the way… out loud. When she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19, she made it her life’s purpose to understand how her mind works, starting with making room to hear herself think. Her mission is to share everything—the good, bad, and ugly—in order to teach a more mindful, practical, and simple way of running every aspect of your life. In this episode, Vasavi teaches us the importance of “saying it out loud” - how to talk to yourself to build self-trust, heal from past traumas, and gain greater clarity about who you are and your calling. Vasavi shares practical tips for cultivating a discerning, gentle, and firm inner voice and unlocking the power of your inner child's voice. She also shares some of her powerful exercises to help guide our self-talk. Don't miss this powerful jam sesh! Discover: - The difference between writing down what you feel and actually saying it out loud - Explore how the tone of your inner voice affects your mental health, and find out how to speak to yourself in a positive and empowering way - How unspoken trauma can manifest in your life, and how to heal from it and move toward a more fulfilling life - How you can trust yourself again and let your inner child's voice be heard 00:00 Intro 01:12 Writing Say It Out Loud 08:22 Difference between saying and writing what you feel 11:04 The power of talking to yourself out loud 18:21 Importance of the tone of your voice 21:51 Have trust in yourself 31:39 Your inner child wants to be heard 33:35 Exploring unspoken trauma 39:45 Practice and prepare 43:15 Overcoming fear and embracing visibility 53:57 The healing power of writing Links: - Book: sayitoutloudbook.com - Instagram: https://instagram.com/mynameisvasavi - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasavikumar1/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VasaviKumarUnfiltered - YouTube: https://youtube.com/vasavikumar Sponsors: - Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com/ - Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Health, Traditional Medicine, Healing, Transformation, Alignment, Belonging, Spirituality, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Mental Health, Grief Summary: Today I’m jamming with Dr. Kevin Preston, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist, trained in biological medicine. Known for his experience treating toxicity, chronic illness, and mystery syndromes, Kevin has served thousands of patients across North America, by combining extensive education and experience with intuition and heart connection, letting compassion rise to the forefront of all he does. He’s passionate about activating the inherent medicine within each of us, unlocking the true potential of the DNA and cellular network. Kevin shares his fascinating journey through Traditional Chinese Medicine and breaks down the mind-body connection to show how our emotions (especially stored/unprocessed ones!) play a massive role in our health. Kevin also talks about the intuition and heart connection and how our heart center often stores the greatest potential for setting us free, and how we can gain greater clarity around our life purpose when we create more awareness around the energy in our body and our environment. Discover: The importance of identifying the root cause of pain for effective healing How our emotions impact our health How our environment(s) impact our overall well-being The transformative power of processing our emotions and how it creates greater clarity in our lives 00:00 Intro 01:14 Getting into Traditional Chinese Medicine 05:54 Importance of identifying the root cause of pain 09:51 The connection between physical pain and emotions 15:21 How do autoimmune diseases start? 20:12 Toxicity in our environment 28:42 Connection between environment and health 34:21 Creating change and transformation 36:51 Frequency and energy 43:25 Being disconnected to your intuition 47:11 It’s okay to not be okay 51:55 Living the heart path 55:07 Alignment with yourself 59:22 The transformation after pain Links: The New Human Event: https://drkevinpreston.com/the-new-human/ Website: drkevinpreston.com Instagram: @drkevinpreston Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Manifestation, Authenticity, Parenting, Nervous System Regulation, Boundaries, Transformation, Money, Relationships Summary: Today I’m welcoming back Lacy Phillips, a global manifestation expert and speaker specializing in unblocking beliefs of unworthiness and expanding into alignment with what one is calling in. As a manifesting bad*ss, Lacy shares her parenting journey and how consciously raising an emotionally healthy child has informed her work through integrating shadow and inner child using somatic experiencing and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) as regulation tools. We also discuss the connection between love and money, and Lacy shares three important steps to manifest the relationship, health, money, love, and any other common human desires we’ve always wanted. Discover: * Parenting methods to raise an emotionally healthy and self-regulating child in a technology and trauma-driven world * Why we need to do shadow and inner child work in order to attract the life we want * Three important steps to manifesting your desires 00:00 Intro 02:59 How children help us to become integrated adults 06:24 Raising emotionally healthy children 13:37 Navigating analog and digital worlds in parenting 18:20 Lacy’s process of manifestation 26:27 Love and money are always connected 37:06 The power of saying NO 49:38 Freeing yourself from old patterns and automation Links: * Website: https://tobemagnetic.com * The Pathway - Membership: https://www.howtomanifest.com/p/the-pathway * Instagram: @tobemagnetic http://instagram.com/tobemagnetic * Mark’s Substack on Technology: They’re Coming for Every Second https://markgroves.substack.com/p/theyre-coming-for-every-second Sponsors: * Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Addiction, Comeback, Recovery, Healing, Sobriety, Personal Development, Transformation, Authenticity, Self-Love, Purpose, Grief Summary: In this episode I’m joined by my good buddy Donny Starkins! As a former Division I baseball player, Donny’s journey into Yoga, Personal Development and Mindfulness began after seven operations on his left knee and an addiction to painkillers. Fast forward to today, Donny has a decade of sobriety under his belt and has become one of the most dynamic leaders in his industry. He is a professional speaker, teacher, podcast co-host of Comeback Stories, and a personal development coach leading classes, workshops and seminars all across the world. He’s the creator of “The Shift” Transformational Coaching, a 90-Day Personal Development Private Coaching program and works one-on-one with some of the top professional athletes in the world on mindset, yoga, life coaching and mindfulness. Join me for a powerful conversation with Donny about his battle with addiction, his comeback journey, and how he uses his experiences to inspire others to live their lives to the fullest. So much more than just an inspiring story about addiction and recovery—you'll be surprised at how many gems of wisdom are in here that you can apply to so many areas of your life! Discover: * Donny’s 6-year battle with addiction and how he was able to take ownership of his pain, fear and anxiety even after relapsing * The mind and body connection and how important it is in the recovery journey * The power of sharing and vulnerability in healing 00:00 Intro 00:56 The power of making a positive impact 02:32 Donny’s comeback story 07:17 Overdosing and AA meetings 13:45 Surrendering to recovery 17:48 Loss of athletic identity 20:41 Taking ownership of pain and addiction 26:03 The hardest step in recovery 28:31 The power of sharing and vulnerability in healing 34:46 Mind-body connection 41:05 Relapse and Sobriety 2.0 48:13 Finding freedom in sacrifice 52:16 Creating safe spaces 55:34 Tech addiction 59:26 The power of honesty, open mindedness, and willingness Links: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donny_starkins/?hl=en * Website: http://donnystarkins.com/ * Comeback Stories: http://comebackstories.com/ Sponsors: * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Relationships, Attachment Theory, Dating, Emotions, Breakups Summary: In relationships, we all crave connection and intimacy. But what happens when someone we’re dating suddenly becomes emotionally distant? Let’s talk about emotional distancing and how we can increase our ability to love and be loved. Whether you're struggling with your own emotional availability or trying to connect with someone who is emotionally distant, this episode will leave you with a new perspective on the hot/cold dynamic. Discover: * The connection between distancing tactics and attachment theory * How to stop the hot/cold dynamic from repeating in your relationships 00:00 Intro 01:51 Distancing tactics and attachment theory 05:38 Why do people distance themselves? 09:07 How to date emotionally avoidant people 16:33 How to increase your availability to love Links: * Lexie Herod’s Tik Tok Video https://bit.ly/3MUcR5Q * Attachment Theory 101 with Silvy Khoucasian https://bit.ly/3UN7ur2 * All About Ghosting https://bit.ly/3USDf2e * The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin https://bit.ly/40BUO81 * The Attachment Theory & Nervous System Connection with Sarah Baldwin https://bit.ly/3LeEHc3 * Join me on Felt! https://feelfelt.com/ * Sign up for my newsletter here https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter * Follow me on Substack here https://markgroves.substack.com/ * Create The Love Instagram | @createthelove https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ * Mark Groves Instagram Instagram | @itsmarkgroves https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves/?hl=en * Facebook | @createthelove https://www.facebook.com/createthelove Sponsors: * Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com/ * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Meditation, Mindfulness, Healing, Self-improvement, Empowerment, Beliefs, Health, Transformation Summary: In this podcast episode, I had the privilege of talking with Dr Joe Dispenza, a New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, whose research has led him to develop a practical formula to help people transform their lives. Dr Joe’s passion can be found at the intersection of the latest findings from the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to explore the science behind spontaneous remissions. He integrates that knowledge to teach people how to heal their bodies of health conditions, make significant changes in their lives, and evolve their consciousness. Tune in to hear Dr Joe speak to the power of the mind and how we can reframe our thoughts, beliefs, experiences, and feelings to change our reality. Whether you're looking to overcome limiting beliefs, increase your resilience, change your health, or create a different life for yourself, this episode has something for you. Tune in to this thought-provoking conversation and learn how you can harness the power of your mind to create the life you've always wanted! Discover: * The transformative effects of meditation and intentional thinking on one's mental and physiological state * How we can shift our fear-based thinking, which is hardwired in us as a species that has lived in survival for thousands of years, to an elevated state of consciousness * The importance of thinking differently, making different choices, and creating different experiences to bring about positive changes in our biology * The amazing healing potential that humans possess when they connect with an invisible field of frequency or energy 00:00 Intro 00:38 The power of reframing your reality 04:58 How positive thoughts affect your biology 11:57 We’re addicted to fear 16:59 How your thoughts shape your health 21:24 Your nervous system is a pharmacy 27:49 Healing frequency and the healing potential of the human body 37:52 We’re changing the science 43:48 The brain thinks, but the heart knows 48:16 Changing your state of being to achieve lasting transformation 54:44 Meditation for physical and mental well-being Links: * Dr Joe’s Meditation of the Month: Walking Meditation 4: https://bit.ly/3mqclSA * Unlimited Website: https://drjoedispenza.com/ * YouTube: @drjoedispenza: https://www.youtube.com/drjoedispenza * TikTok: @official_drjoedispenza: https://www.tiktok.com/@official_drjoedispenza * Twitter: @drjoedispenza: https://twitter.com/drjoedispenza * Facebook: @DrJoeDispenzaOfficialNewsFanPage: https://www.facebook.com/DrJoeDispenzaOfficialNewsFanPage/ * Instagram: @drjoedispenza: https://www.instagram.com/drjoedispenza/ Sponsors: * Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at http://organifi.com/createthelove * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Dating, Relationships, Communication, Vulnerability, Boundaries, Marriage and Family Therapy, Marriage, Premarital Counseling Summary: Join in the conversation with Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT + Gottman therapist. What are the benefits of premarital counseling? How can we best deal with our partner's differences? What is the science behind flooding and its effects on emotional communication? Elizabeth shares how you can have a long-lasting relationship by consciously navigating the relationship obstacles we all experience. Elizabeth is a renowned Gottman therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Clinical Fellow of The American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy (MA), author, and influential Instagram therapist who has helped transform countless relationships. She is a co-founder and the Head of Relationship Health of OURS, a virtual premarital counseling service that provides accessible and destigmatized couples counseling for the young, modern couple. Grab your journals and soak up new skills that you can immediately implement to take your relationship to the next level! Discover: * The benefits of premarital counseling * How to deal with your partner’s differences * The science behind flooding and its effects on emotional communication * The Four Horsemen of conflict communication that most often destroy relationships and how to avoid them 00:00 Intro 01:11 Redefining traditional premarital counseling with OURS 05:41 Navigating perpetual differences in relationships 09:19 Finding richness in our differences 12:49 Overcoming resistance to premarital conversations 18:22 Flooding and its effects on emotional communication 22:15 How to have difficult conversations 27:52 Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling 51:21 The silent killer in relationships 55:35 Can a fractured relationship be healed? 1:01:47 The Imago Framework Links: * OURS premarital counseling: https://www.withours.com * Website: https://elizabethearnshaw.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizlistens/ * OURS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ours.wellness/ Sponsors: * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Parenting, Relationships, Personal Development, Marriage, Interracial Relationships, Authenticity, Boundaries, Transformation, Purpose Summary: Today I’m jamming with my long-time friend, Christine Chang, a serial entrepreneur based in Los Angeles. Her book "Show Up: Finding Love for Independent Women" has helped professional women all over the world create the relationship of their dreams. Tune in to hear Christine share her experiences growing up as an Asian American and how she handles comments about her interracial marriage, how she has navigated healing from generational trauma and finding her voice, and the importance of listening to your soul’s desires to figure out how you want to show up in this world. As an entrepreneur having explored different paths (professional photographer, dating mentor, and branding specialist to name a few!), Christine drops her tips for branding and rebranding without relying on social media. Discover: * How Christine went from being a celebrity wedding photographer to helping inspire women all over the world * The importance of adding joy into your life and only doing the things that light you up * Finding your own voice and identity without buckling in the face of codependency 00:00 Intro 01:35 The impact of negative online conversations 06:20 Finding your identity 10:19 From certainty to uncertainty 18:23 Importance of adding humor in parenting 21:54 Allowing kids to learn resilience on their own 26:51 Confronting stereotypes in interracial relationships 30:20 Having a voice through media representation 34:49 Start something new & be ok with sucking at it 39:02 Healing from generational trauma 42:22 The responsibilities that come with marriage 47:37 Negotiating boundaries in relationships 49:37 Effect of news and social media on your mental health 53:55 Bridging the divide 56:42 Disagreements and differences in relationships 58:53 When extroverts need introverts 1:00:32 Creating boundaries around technology 1:05:11 How to rebrand without relying on social media 1:12:43 What’s next and trying out new things Links: * Instagram: @cchangandco https://www.instagram.com/cchangandco/?hl=en * Website 1: www.christinechangphoto.com * Website 2: www.christinechang.com * YouTube: https://bit.ly/3mh5FWx * Book: https://amzn.to/3zCwXdb Sponsors: * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Parenting, Coaching, Therapy, Personal Growth, Healing,, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Career, Mental Health Summary: Today I have the pleasure of hosting coaching OG and powerhouse Christine Hassler on the pod! Christine is a master coach, facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience. In this episode, Christine and I jam on everything from becoming a new parent to the evolution of the coaching industry and the rise of young influencers, to the collective trauma we currently face and the need to deconstruct broken systems. We also dive into the importance of nervous system regulation (especially for educators), the power of somatic and talk therapy when combined, and Christine’s recommendations for daily regulation, integration, and empowerment. A fascinating talk you’ll gain so many insights from! Discover: - Christine’s story on how she transitioned from a career-focused woman to a new mother and how she dealt with the overwhelming change of caring for a child - The season of early parenthood and why parents shouldn’t put so much pressure on themselves - The evolution of the personal growth industry, including its expansion into mainstream media and the corporate world and the acceptance of therapy and coaching - The impact of social media, on young influencers - How we’re living in a time where nearly everyone’s nervous system is dysregulated and why it’s so important for us to recognize that, plus tools you can use for regulation 00:00 Intro 01:09 Transitioning from working woman to new mother 09:02 The season of early parenthood 12:15 What makes happy and well-adjusted humans 19:31 The evolution of the coaching industry 27:38 Rise of young influencers (“iGen”) 37:18 Importance of nervous system regulation for educators 43:59 Somatic and talk therapy 46:42 Collective & individual trauma and deconstructing broken systems 51:03 Tools to help regulate your nervous system and feel more integrated and empowered Links: - Website: www.christinehassler.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinehasslerpage/ - IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinehassler/ - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-it-and-on-with-it/id1050321415?mt=2 Sponsors: - Open | Try Open for 30 days free! Go to http://withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up. - Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Intuition, Spirituality, Trust, Alignment, Relationships, Authenticity, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Dating, Transformation Summary: Today I'm excited to have founder, creative, podcaster, writer, entrepreneur, all the things… Matt Gottesman. Matt soulfully aligns culture, creativity, spirituality, and entrepreneurship to help people live with intention and step into greater soul alignment. In this episode, we explore the beautiful yet challenging path of what it means to walk your soul’s path with honesty, integrity, and trust at the forefront. Learn how to identify when your intuition is speaking, where it’s leading you, and how to get out of your own way so that your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others can expand in greater clarity and with less friction. Join us for this spiritual, relational jam session with mind-blowing AHA moments! Discover: * How to tell the difference between intuition and fear * The life-changing practice of being radically honest with yourself and others * Why we can have whatever we want when we play with clarity, consistency, leadership, honesty, integrity, and knowing who we are * How being in alignment with one's true self leads to healing and growth, both internally and externally * The importance of running your own race and letting your relationship expand you by stepping out of the way of your partner’s greatest alignment 00:00 Intro 01:20 Your soul is your GPS 06:18 Honesty is a form of unconditional love 12:23 Honesty is like foreplay 16:42 The sacred tension between biology and soul 21:42 The power of living in alignment with your soul’s truth 26:11 Overcoming distractions and honouring your calling 31:00 The dopamine of the journey vs the outcome 37:56 The nuance of discourse creating connection 45:43 Trusting in oneself, the universe, and God 53:00 Finding yourself through marriage and divorce 58:38 Running your own race 1:05:26 Can we love each other without needing each other to be the one? Links: * Writing: http://mattgottesman.substack.com/ * Podcast: The Niche Is You https://apple.co/3xELa8G * Community: https://community.build1thing.com * Website: mattgottesman.com http://mattgottesman.com/ * Instagram: @mattgottesman https://instagram.com/mattgottesman Sponsors: * Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at http://organifi.com/createthelove * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Health, Mindset, Transformation, Growth, Wellness, Self-care, Self-discovery, Gratitude Summary: Today's guest, Ben Azadi, is a force to be reckoned with in the health and wellness world. Ben is on a mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives after having gone through a personal health transformation and losing 80 pounds. Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Known as 'The Health Detective,' he investigates dysfunction and educates to bring the body back to normal function. In this episode, Ben and I jam on what it means to be truly healthy and why modern-day health advice is so misleading and ineffective. Ben takes us through his easy-to-implement steps to instantly improve our health, the top 8 highly most inflammatory foods we should avoid, and how intermittent fasting, ketosis, and protein intake can help us achieve optimal health when done right. If you’re like me and are constantly looking for ways to improve your health and need practical, no-BS guidelines to do it, this episode is for you! Discover: * How small changes can lead to big results that transform the quality of your health and your life * The top inflammatory foods that lead to poor health and why * How you can minimize toxin intake and damaging your health when eating at restaurants * The incredible benefits of the ketogenic diet, lowering glucose levels and increasing ketone production * The immense power of your mind when it comes to improving your overall well-being 00:00 Intro 00:43 From victim to victor 04:46 From pain to purpose 06:09 The power of small changes 08:18 Importance of eating whole food 14:14 Eight highly inflammatory foods people should avoid 17:50 Start communicating your needs in restaurants 19:48 Three easy steps to instantly improving your health 24:58 Intermittent feasting 29:45 Ben's guidelines for protein intake 35:05 Benefits of ketones and the keto diet 39:49 Our body is a miracle 44:07 The cholesterol myth 48:25 The best ways to monitor your metabolic functions 53:43 The power of mindset on healing 58:00 The most important vitamin Links: * Instagram: @thebenazadi https://www.instagram.com/thebenazadi * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thebenazadi * YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ketokamp * TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi * Podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast https://www.benazadi.com/podcast/ * Website: http://www.benazadi.com/ Sponsors: * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Politics, COVID, Individualism, Fear, Health, Government, Accountability, Truth, News & Media, Misinformation, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Conflict, Mental Health Summary: In this solo episode, I share my thoughts and grief on what has occurred over these last few years as a result of the pandemic. I believe in having open and honest discourse and avoiding inflammatory language that only pushes us further apart. I want to invite curiosity back into our experiences and encourage us to hold manipulative and dishonest individuals and groups accountable while keeping in mind that love and truth always win in the end! Let’s come together to change this world. Discover: * Alternative viewpoints on how information as delivered to us during the pandemic * The usage of “misinformation” labels, nudge tactics, divisiveness, gaslighting, narcissism, and other abusive tactics * Why we must stand up as a village to hold the media and governing bodies accountable and demand truth and change 00:00 Intro 00:53 Nudge tactics 02:45 Misinformation 03:56 You’re not free to choose if your freedom is at stake 07:22 There wasn’t enough data 10:16 They turned us against each other 13:34 Divisiveness, gaslighting, and narcissism 16:30 The importance of discourse without inflammatory language 21:52 We need to come together to make change Links: * Join me on Felt! https://feelfelt.com/ * Sign up for my newsletter here https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter * Follow me on Substack here https://markgroves.substack.com/ * Instagram | @createthelove https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ * Facebook | @createthelove https://www.facebook.com/createthelove Sponsors: * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at chttp://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Psychology, Relationships, Anxiety, Resilience, Attachment Theory, Transformation, Conflict Summary: Join me in a fascinating exploration of psychology and relationships with Jillian Turecki, a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. Under the tutelage of Tony Robbins and world-renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes and fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands through her teaching and writing revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their relationships with others. In this episode, we explore the fascinating experiences in relationships that are often overlooked or labeled with pop-psychology terms like anxious and avoidant. Listen in to hear Jillian’s perspective on what women and men need most, how to be more objective to understand your partner better, and more of her greatest learnings from being in a relationship. Discover: * Why attachment theory only scratches the surface of understanding each other * The biggest reasons why relationships fail * What men and women want and need most in relationship and how to understand each other better 00:00 Intro 00:54 Jillian’s journey from yoga to relationship coach 10:36 Yoga and the mind 14:15 Somatic awareness 18:03 The loneliness of not being with yourself 19:52 The toxic dance of push-pull 26:43 How much anxiety in a relationship is too much? 28:25 We over-pathologize others as anxious or avoidant 38:24 Asking for your needs to be met 40:28 Greatest learnings in relationship 44:13 Men and their needs in a relationship 49:31 The importance of being appreciated and understood 54:01 The complexity we hold due to familial dynamics Links: * Website: https://www.jillianturecki.com/ * Podcast: https://listen.qcodemedia.com/jillianonlove * IG: @jillianturecki https://www.instagram.com/jillianturecki/ * Tik Tok: @jillian.turecki https://www.tiktok.com/@jillian.turecki?lang=en * Twitter: @JillianTurecki https://bit.ly/3mRKgTQ Sponsors: * Open | Try Open for 30 days free! Go to http://withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up. * WeWork | Get 50% off your first workspace booking with WeWork On Demand! Go to http://we.co/mark and use code WORKWITHMARK.

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Trusting Yourself, Intuition, True Liberation, Self Love, Authenticity, Transformation Summary: Comin’ at ya with a quick espresso shot of love on embracing change and trusting our internal guidance system. I hope my reflections inspire you to gain insight into your own circumstances and ways of being in the world. Discover: * Why you need to trust yourself when you say yes to change * How we’re being asked to orient ourselves from intellectual/logical to intuitive/heart centered * True liberation and how can we find it 00:00 Intro 00:17 Trust your intuition 03:00 True liberation 03:49 Orient through your sensations 05:37 Start asking the right questions Links: * Join me on Felt! https://feelfelt.com/ * Sign up for my newsletter here https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter * Follow me on Substack here https://markgroves.substack.com/ * Instagram | @createthelove https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ * Facebook | @createthelove https://www.facebook.com/createthelove Sponsors: * Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at http://www.organifi.com/createthelove * Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at chttp://createthelove.com/cards

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClgLCOnztdrdu6qAOH-PVdA?sub_confirmation=1 Audio Subscribe: https://kite.link/markgrovespodcast Themes: Relationships, Romantic Relationships, Relationship Struggles, Couples Therapy, Communication, Healing, Conflict Summary: Back for the second time is my good friend, Nick Solaczek. Nick is a relationship coach and teacher specializing in romantic relationships with an emphasis on safe conversations, conscious relationship principles, mindfulness, authenticity and boundary setting. Nick works closely with IMAGO theory in his practice, believing that the image we project has a significant influence on who we are attracted to and how we show up in our relationship. In this episode, we jam on how to create stronger romantic relationships, how our childhood experiences are responsible for many of our triggers in our adult relationships, the influence of fear and how it guides our actions, and more juicy relational truths. Tune in to hear Nick share mic-drops on how to communicate more clearly to ask for what we want and how to use struggle to strengthen our partnerships instead of drive us apart. Nick also teaches us about his relational theory, The Developmental Mountain, which he shares in depth in his new course: Romantic Relationship Reset. Get the link and a discount below! Discover: * Core relational dynamics of romantic relationships and which ones you and your partner relate to * How and why opposites attract when it comes to romantic relationships * The power of fear and its presence in our interactions with our partners * The benefits of both individual and couples therapy when it comes to long term relationships * The power of IMAGO dialogue as a powerful method of communication for couples 00:00 Intro 02:12 How we have historically approached couples work 06:34 Romance is propagandized by culture 10:14 We all have conflicts in the kitchen 18:24 Relational dynamics of the Seeker, Maximizer, Minimizer 25:40 How childhood experiences show up in adult relationships 26:48 We show and respond to emotion differently 29:56 The power of fear 34:54 The struggle is normal 41:47 Ways to ask for what you want 48:01 Why we deal with things the way we do 50:35 The Developmental Mountain 57:32 The Relationship Reset Links: * Special offer: $50 off Nick’s course "Romantic Relationship Reset" with promo code: CREATE50 Website: http://www.nicksolaczek.com/ Course: http://www.nicksolaczek.com/mark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicksolaczek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachingwithnick Sponsors: * Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com/ * Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at https://cymbiotika.com/discount/GROVES. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!)