In this episode, I welcome back Michael Easter, a bestselling author and esteemed professor. Michael shares what the Scarcity Loop is and how to move towards more intentional thinking and decision making. We discuss the detrimental effects comfort can have on our health, the mechanics behind addictive behaviors, and strategies for self-regulation in an increasingly addictive digital landscape. This is a great episode to heighten awareness around our everyday habits and what ways we could be more...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 343
#342: Trusting The Process This espresso shot solo episode is an excerpt from my recent Masterclass: 2024: Your Breakthrough Year. In this episode, I discuss breaking generational patterns and embracing self-expression. I explore navigating feeling lost, the importance of embracing past painful experiences, and trusting the beauty of the process. Let’s uncover the wisdom in our journey towards a more authentically expressed future. Get the full recording at markgroves.com/2024 —Full Masterclass ...
Jan 25, 2024•9 min•Ep. 342
#341: How to Re-Wire from Survival to Greatness with James Silvas In this episode, I welcome back James Silvas, an International Mindset Specialist and Peak Performance Coach. James encourages listeners to embrace both their individuality and the interconnectedness of all things to live a meaningful life aligned with their values and purpose. We explore the importance of living our values to be in true alignment with ourselves. James dismantles presence and discusses the concept of unselfing and...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 341
This espresso shot solo episode is an excerpt from my recent Masterclass: 2024: Your Breakthrough Year. I’ll have a few of these coming out over the next few weeks! In this one, I talk about the importance of self-worth in decision-making and taking proactive steps towards change. We explore the impact of fear and resistance on progress and the transformative power of embracing discomfort. I also share the transformation that a dragonfly undergoes and how we can learn from it by utilizing pain f...
Jan 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 340
#339: We’re Afraid to Die, Because We’re Afraid to Live with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison In this episode, I welcome Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison to the show. We discuss the fear of confronting mortality and the aversion to facing death, letting go of our sh*t and facing our fears, and how to embrace the present moment. This is an episode you won’t want to miss that will help ground you into the new year and reorient you to the joy of living. Koshin Paley Ellison (MFA, LMSW, DMIN, NYZC Co-Founder,...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 339
Are you ready to live the most happy, fulfilled and abundant life you could ever imagine? Are you itching to create that for yourself?! Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo, has a beautiful ability to inspire and help people find their inner strength; by giving us all tangible techniques and tools, showing us we are capable of embracing change, deeping loving and healing ourselves, and truly unlocking a world of boundless possibilities for a life where we don’t just survive, but we THRIVE! I...
Jan 13, 2024•59 min
In this episode, I share about my transformative journey with plant medicine in Peru. I explain the physical sensations, the discomfort I felt and how I worked through it, the visions I saw, the reflections I had, and the profound lessons I learned throughout the experience. I share this with you in hopes that some of my reflections will resonate with you. Sending you so much love. —Matt Zemon - Beyond the Trip: A Journal for Psychedelic Preparation and Integration: https://a.co/d/akIQfVE —Brand...
Jan 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 338
Today I’m welcoming back renowned dating coach Damona Hoffman! Damona shares the top common dating challenges & hiccups that most people encounter, her top four dating myths to watch out for, and many more dating & relationship tips. We explore the concept of soulmates, fear of commitment, and the transformative power of taking it SLOW, and SO much more. Tune in to hear Damona’s top dating tips including what you can do to call in a relationship that aligns with your truth and your value...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 337
Learn how you can harness the power of your mind to create the life you've always wanted! One of the most popular episodes of 2023 was with the great Dr Joe Dispenza, a New York Times best-selling author, teacher and lecturer whose research has led him to develop a practical formula to help people heal themselves and transform their lives. I believe his teachings are SO important and powerful, especially as we start this New Year, so I am bringing this episode back for our first Saturday Special...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min
#336: Let's Build Some Bridges Sometimes, we find ourselves burning bridges because we lack the skills or confidence to walk away or choose ourselves. It’s a form of self-sabotage, where we consciously or unconsciously avoid reaching out or following through on opportunities that could lead to personal growth. But what if we built bridges instead of burned them? We must embrace change and actively pursue personal growth. Trusting ourselves and accepting our truths is key to creating meaningful c...
Jan 04, 2024•13 min•Ep. 336
In this episode, Allyson Byrd teaches us how to reframe our mindsets to create the abundance we all deserve. We explore the power of negative emotions versus the power of conscious identity choices for overcoming obstacles. Allyson teaches us how to reframe our perspectives on suffering and embrace our stories, and how our perception of reality makes an impact on our abundance and what we create in our lives. Allyson’s passion, story, and determination will motivate you to be and create more, an...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 335
In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of TRULY showing up to create the life we really want. We can be very ambivalent when it comes to relationships with others, but that same ambivalence exists within us when our NO’s and YES’s don’t come from an embodied place, and leaks into other areas of our lives. Stop delaying what you’re becoming, create the abundance you seek, give birth to your purpose and passion, and step fully into the opportunity that 2024 can be. Let it be the moment ...
Dec 28, 2023•21 min•Ep. 334
Today I welcome Dr. Emily Morse to the show, doctor of human sexuality and the host of the award-winning #1 sexuality podcast, “Sex With Emily,” which has been on air for nearly two decades. Dr. Emily Morse normalizes sex in way that rewires your brain to see sexuality through a liberating, new lens. She teaches us the importance of removing shame, addressing all the factors that affect our sexuality like our trauma and getting out of our heads during the act, and focusing on our sexual health. ...
Dec 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 333
In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing LMFT Figs O’Sullivan. In his practice, Figs focuses on three pillars for relationship work: Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, and Transformational Experiences. Figs teaches us that understanding that people's actions are driven by their own insecurities and fears is fundamental. Instead of fixating on the flaws of our partner/ex-partner, it's more beneficial to study one's own emotional responses and vulnerabilities and how to feel our feelin...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 332
In today’s episode, I welcome world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer to the show. Marisa is an expert in hypnosis and shares how it wakes people up to their potential by tapping into the subconscious mind as a powerful inner resource. She explains that everything we do can be categorized into punishing, protecting, or prioritizing ourselves, and its impact on our behaviors and relationships. So many gems in here… don't miss this fascinating episode on a different and refreshing view of the way the...
Dec 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 331
In this episode, I welcome back the brilliant Dr. Stan Tatkin to the show. This time, we’re talking about parenting, especially from the lens of being new parents. Dr. Tatkin co-authored the book Baby Bomb, which dives deep into the nuances of new parenting and the effects it has on the couple’s relationship dynamic. Couples are often unprepared for the challenges of parenthood and lack a solid foundation in their relationship. Dr. Tatkin covers topics like disagreements in parenting style, embr...
Dec 04, 2023•37 min•Ep. 330
#329: Why Humans Fear Making Decisions In this episode, I dive into the art of decision-making. I explore the idea of peaceful fear and how it can guide our decision-making, challenge the notion that fear always means we're making the wrong choice, and speak to the resistance we feel when making decisions. Embracing fear and resistance leads to transformative experiences. Let's face our own versions of the jungle in life and live fully. —Follow me on Instagram - @createthelove: https://www.insta...
Nov 30, 2023•15 min•Ep. 329
In this episode, I welcome Water Expert Tracy Duhs to the show. We explore the fascinating world of water and its impact on our health, in a way you’ve likely never heard it talked about before. Tracy teaches us about the complexity of water, including the concept of water structure and its role in hydrating cells. She also teaches us about the important but little-known facts about tap water, “filtered” water, and the presence of plastic and toxins in water. Listen in to learn more about how ch...
Nov 27, 2023•47 min•Ep. 328
In this episode, I dive deep into the subject of commitment. Not just in the sense of committed romantic relationships—but the fear of commitment to ourselves and our truth, extrapolating it to every area of your life. Your fear to commit to a dream, to a possibility, to a relationship, to your purpose, to a goal—all of these are the same process. Understanding what lies at the base of our fears of commitment can allow us to become more committed people, more disciplined, and more discerning, an...
Nov 23, 2023•33 min•Ep. 327
In today’s episode, I’m jamming with Branden Collinsworth again. This time, we explore the importance of reconnecting with nature and becoming sovereign humans again. Branden guides us through the importance of balancing the physical, emotional, spiritual, wisdom, and love aspects of ourselves through personal growth and self-discovery, and shares his insights into how we can make our old ceilings into our new floors. Branden is a testament to human resilience, emerging from a background fraught...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 326
In this episode, I reflect on my personal journey with body image and weight fluctuation, the wounding and repeating patterns I found that had me stuck there, and my recent transformation of “Reverse Dad Bod.” I share how I tapped into a new level of discipline and discernment in hopes that my story might inspire you to move towards what your soul might be asking of you, regardless if it’s with body image and weight or something else. We have limited time here on Earth… let today be the day when...
Nov 16, 2023•25 min•Ep. 325
Today I welcome back Sarah Baldwin for the third time - Sarah’s last two podcasts have the most downloads out of any of my episodes! Sarah is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and expert in the field of trauma resolution. She’s a member of the world-renowned Polyvagal Theory training team and has trained clinicians around the world in nervous system interventions. In this episode, Sarah explains how we can use our nervous systems to rewire our past experiences to create secure attachment, deep...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 324
My work is about personal liberation. Through the vehicle of relationship… yes. But, really, through whatever challenges you are facing. That’s why I explore how we relate to food, our bodies, friends, family, animals, nature, earth, our addictions… and of course, ourselves. I’m here to explore consciousness, the universe, God, how to create epic health, and how to be the best partner, parent, child, and friend. I did not come to this earth to f*ck around and I sure as hell ain’t here to pretend...
Nov 12, 2023•1 min
#323: Sourcing Emotional and Physical Needs — Solo EP In this solo episode, I break down the behavioural patterns of minimizing our needs in relationship, which often stem from childhood experiences (you saw that one coming, right?!). It’s so important to honour our own needs and not settle for less. So let's cut the BS! Claim who you are, what you want, and what you’re going to create with your life. Be available to availability, set boundaries, tell the truth and clean up agreements. Hear your...
Nov 09, 2023•15 min•Ep. 323
#322: Reversing Crohn’s, Colitis, and IBD with Dane Johnson Dane Johnson is a Board Certified Nutritionist with expertise in IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, and a pioneer of natural medicine and self-healing. To date, he has the most testimonies in the world for reversing IBD symptoms. His international team of coaches have all reversed their own symptoms of IBD, Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis using his fully customized S.H.I.E.L.D Program, and work with...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 322
#321: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself— Solo EP In this episode, I share my journey to embracing the change that has been seeking me, and embracing the unknown that I’ve been afraid of. For so many of us, we fear letting go of our familiar patterns, but also fear stepping into our fullest potential because we’re afraid of what might happen or what lies ahead. But stepping into the unknown IS the key to our personal libration. I’m ready to leap, and I’m not f’ing around anymore. So with that said, ...
Nov 02, 2023•21 min•Ep. 321
Themes: Fatherhood, Parenthood, Becoming, Relationships, Wholeness, Children, Parenting, Holistic Healing Summary: Today I welcome Dr. Ryan Pope, a neurostructural Chiropractor, men’s home birthing coach, and rites of passage enthusiast with a giant beardy smile and infectious laugh that lights up any room. He’s spent the last ten years exploring the edges of how to be a man in this world, with a focus on healing, personal growth, business, and the transition from boy to man and man to father. W...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 320
Themes: God, Divine, Spirituality, Interconnectedness, Faith, Transformation, Purpose, Mentality, Awareness, Enlightenment, Belief, Trust, Serenity, Power, Inner peace Summary: Today I welcome, Neale Donald Walsch, a modern-day spiritual messenger whose words have profoundly touched the world. With a lifelong curiosity about religion and a deep connection to spirituality, Neale embarked on a personal journey that led to his now-famous conversations with God. From these transformative dialogues e...
Oct 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 319
Themes: Parenting, Achievement, Toxic Achievement Culture, Children, Parenting, Confidence, Mental Health, Teens Summary: I’m jamming today with Jennifer B. Wallace, an acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of "Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic." Jennifer, a mother of three, was struck by the toxic pressure surrounding high-achievement schools. Concerned about the impact on her own children, she embarked on a journey to understand and mitigate this achievement culture's...
Oct 19, 2023•52 min•Ep. 318
Themes: Self-discovery, Triumph, Letting Go, Wholeness, Trauma, Health, Mindfulness, Eating, Transformation, Emotions, Pain, Abuse, Healing, Dream Summary: Today I welcome Drew Canole, the CEO of FitLife.Tv and Founder of Organifi. Drew is a renowned wellness expert, author, and motivational speaker. In this episode, Drew shares his profound insights and wisdom on the journey to becoming your best self. Drew Canole has inspired countless individuals to lead healthier, more purposeful lives throu...
Oct 16, 2023•41 min•Ep. 317
