The Mark Groves Podcast

Themes: Transformation, Spirituality, Building Habits, Authenticity, Belonging, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome Eric Zimmer, a Certified Interfaith Spiritual Director, podcast host, and writer, Eric Zimmer is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. Eric works as a behavior coach and has done so for the past 20 years. He has coached hundreds of people from around the world on how to make significant life changes and create habits that serve them well in achieving the goals they’ve set for themselves - and he teaches us some of his tried and true methods in this episode. Discover: How can we build lasting habits and how can we maintain them The important role community plays in our personal transformation Being comfortable with change and how we can overcome perfectionism 00:00 Intro 00:38 Story behind “The One You Feed” 02:19 Spiritual Habits Program 10:28 Building lasting habits 20:10 Can you build a habit in 21 days? 23:10 Overcoming perfectionism 25:26 How to maintain a habit 34:04 Navigating change and self-deception 39:42 The power of community in personal transformation 44:57 Question your own thoughts Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/ Website: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/about-eric-zimmer/ Podcast: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/all-episodes/ Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Hatch Restore 2 | Go to hatch.co/markgroves to get $20 off and free shipping Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Letting Go, Spirituality, Meditation, Transformation, Mentality, Awareness, Growth, Compassion Summary: Today I welcome Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo. Diego inspires us to feel empowered in our ability to transform and uplevel ourselves, embrace change, and tap into our inner strength—not just to endure, but to thrive—unlocking a world of boundless possibilities. In this episode, he gives us tangible techniques that we can implement today to start thriving and creating an abundant life. Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of nearly 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Get his newest book, The Way Forward, today! Discover: Diego explains the power behind making small decisions every day How we can reclaim power over our lives How to distinguish between intuition and trauma Ways to implement mindfulness for a successful life 00:00 Intro 01:03 The never-ending journey to self-growth 02:50 Embracing the unknown 06:02 Transforming disagreements into understanding 09:24 The Way Forward 13:15 Vipassana Meditation 21:20 For people bad at meditating 23:04 Intuition vs. reactivity 25:35 Intuition as your compass for life 27:20 The benefits of meditation 31:29 The challenges of being seen as a teacher 35:27 Complexities of hierarchy and fame 41:21 Dissolving hierarchy in relationships 44:41 Reclaiming your inner wisdom 49:18 The inspiration behind 'The Way Forward' 51:38 Integrity and embracing impermanence 54:56 Where can you start? Links: New Book: The Way Forward: https://yungpueblo.com/books-1 Website: www.yungpueblo.com Instragram: @yung_pueblo - https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo Substack Newsletter: https://yungpueblo.substack.com/ Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index 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/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Self-discovery, Healing, Empowerment, Therapy, Authenticity, Belonging, Wholeness, Mindfulness, Inner peace, Reflection, Self-awareness, Self Loss, Trauma, Self Summary: Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Sara Kuburic! Known as the millennial, therapist, she is an existential psychotherapist, consultant, writer, and columnist for USA Today. She is passionate about helping people seek change and live authentic, free, and meaningful lives. In her work, Sara places a firm foundation in values like openness, honesty, trust, and humor. Her expertise lies in guiding individuals through the complex terrain of identity exploration, addressing moral trauma, navigating relationships, coping with life transitions, and managing anxiety. Her overarching goal is to empower individuals, enabling them to live authentically and freely, foster healthy relationships with themselves and others, facilitate healing and personal growth, and ultimately unearth their life's purpose. In this episode, we talk about the concept of self-loss that Sara addresses in her new book “It’s On You,” the concepts of taking radical responsibility for our own healing, and how we can start to find ourselves, love ourselves, and work towards creating an authentic life we truly love. Discover: Dr. Sara Kuburic's personal journey and her professional expertise in psychology and existential therapy Identity exploration, addressing moral trauma, and navigating relationships How to cope with coping with life transitions, and managing anxiety How to lead authentic and meaningful lives 00:00 Intro 00:30 Coping with hidden trauma 02:20 Coping with hidden trauma 06:34 Reclaiming your life after trauma 09:49 Taking responsibility for yourself 15:14 Revealing the self 18:27 Choosing authenticity 20:47 Religion and the Self 24:24 Self loss 29:28 How to love yourself 35:38 Self rejection and integration 39:07 It’s on you for true liberation Links: Instagram link @millennial.therapist: https://instagram.com/millennial.therapist Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/700579/its-on-me-by-sara-kuburic Website: https://www.sara-kuburic.com/ 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/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Death, Afterlife, Ancestral Lineage, Psychic Medium, Intuition, Childhood Trauma, Rediscovering Ourselves, Transformation, Spirituality, Grief, Authenticity, Belonging Summary: Today I welcome Natalie Miles to the show! Natalie, originally from the UK, is an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, writer and author of her best selling book “You Are Intuitive. Trust Your Truth. Take Back Your Power.” Her brand new podcast “Things That Die” is here to break the taboo on the death and endings we face in our lives. Natalie is here to inspire you to deepen the connection with yourself and the world around you to make more aligned conscious choices in your life. She’s not here to give you the answers or tell you what to do. But instead, to inspire you to feel confident in making the present and future decisions in your own life. She shares insight and guidance so you can move forward with confidence, trusting your own intuition. Her first podcast, “So You Think You’re Intuitive” was one of the top spiritual podcasts across North America with over 1.3 million downloads. Her intuitive work was also named by “Goop” as one of the best workshops to develop your intuition. Discover: Natalie explains the cathartic power of letting go and how letting things die can be a gift What her forecast is for the rest of 2023 and how you can use that in your favor. How our ancestors and our childhood relationships can develop into trauma and recurring patterns How to live a life filled with confidence and how to trust your intuition 00:00 Intro 01:52 Forecast for the remainder of 2023 07:10 Growing up with medium abilities 12:36 Paying attention to your own medium abilities and how to hone in on that gift 16:09 What is the intuitive voice 22:50 Breaking the chains of ancestral patterns 32:19 Conversations with spirit guides 38:49 Intuition as a guide in finding your truth 45:33 The freedom of self-expression 49:24 Messages from the beyond Links: Website: https://natalie-miles.com/ Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnataliemiles/ Things That Die Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsthatdie/ Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Nutrisense | Go to Nutrisense.com/markgroves and use code MarkGroves to save $50 off your first month + a free month of nutritionist support Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Integrity, Authenticity, Legacy, Commitment, Consistency, Relationships, Answering Your Calling, Truth Summary: I've learned so much on this journey, especially the importance of consistency and speaking my truth, even when it's challenging. So in this solo episode, I invite you to embrace discomfort, challenge your limits, and commit to your full potential. Change yourself, change the world. Discover: The value of authenticity, speaking the truth with grace and kindness, and the power of honesty The idea of leaving a meaningful legacy, making a positive impact on future generations, and standing for one's beliefs The importance of challenging the status quo and promoting dialogue to drive change The transformative potential of embracing discomfort, acknowledging growth through challenges, and rejecting victim mentality 00:00 Intro 01:06 Leaving a legacy of integrity 04:02 Staying true amidst polarized narratives 08:50 Embracing your calling 13:28 The power of choice 17:01 Rejecting rejection 21:06 Changing yourself to change the world Links: Create The Love Newsletter: https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter Mark Groves Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Create The Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove @createthelove Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves @itsmarkgroves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove @createthelove Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Hinge | Sign up today at hin.ge/MarkGrovesPodcast Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Toxic Masculinity, Challenging Gender Norms, Vulnerability, Weakness, Strength, Fatherhood, Brotherhood, Purpose, Belonging, Authenticity Summary: Our society has often perpetuated a narrow and rigid definition of masculinity, which can lead to harmful stereotypes and expectations for men. However, a growing movement of men is actively debunking these traditional notions, recognizing that true strength lies in authenticity and emotional openness. In this episode, I jam with my good buddies Stefanos, Connor, and Dan about masculinity. We share about our experiences as men growing up and in relationships, share revealing statistics about men today, explore male vulnerability and emotional authenticity, speak about our experiences in fatherhood, the impact of all of what men experience on their relationships and personal growth, and so much more. This is a jam-packed episode so sit back, grab a snack, and let’s explore the multifaceted world of modern masculinity! Discover: The journey to redefining masculinity and embracing vulnerability How opening up and sharing your struggles can help you connect with others on a deeper level Using your vulnerability as strength and your voids as values Debunking gender norms on masculinity and how that leads to toxic masculinity 00:00 Intro 02:16 Where are all the good men? 11:39 Toxic masculinity 14:48 Coping from the lack of a masculine role model 19:10 Isolation and men being providers and protectors 24:38 Vulnerability in men 29:06 Feedback in relationships 42:10 Connection with perfectionism 46:25 The pressure on men to provide 52:16 Journey to becoming a father 1:07:50 The influence of role models 1:23:54 Biological and cultural factors in defining masculinity 1:30:04 Identity and morality 1:34:35 The best thing a man can do Links: Stefanos Sifandos: Website: http://coachwithstef.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StefanosSifandos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stefanossifandos Instagram @stefanossifandos: https://www.instagram.com/stefanossifandos/ TikTok @stefanossifandos: https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanossifandos?lang=en Connor Beaton: Men’s Work book: https://mantalks.com/book Connor’s Website: https://connorbeaton.com/ ManTalks Website: https://mantalks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2exoyYcKLknC5IWiwdAihQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManTalks.ca/ Dan Harrison: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanharrison/ Website: https://www.soulfulsalescompany.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulfulsalesco Sponsors: Hatch Restore 2 | Go to hatch.co/markgroves to get $20 off and free shipping 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/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Health, Physics, Transformation, Resonance, Sun, Biology, Light, Nature, Social Media, Technology, Minerals, Alignment, Genetics Summary: Today I welcome founder David Reid and co-founder Brad McDonnell of Manna to the podcast. David and Brad have spent over a decade traveling to the ends of the Earth, to the highest and lowest places, finding the best, most active, and most available form of nutrients to create Manna. Their product contains a comprehensive blend of nutrients and essential minerals from Shilajit and Ocean Plasma/Ormus to enhance energy levels, radiance, cognitive function, sexual drive, vitality, and overall longevity. Manna is dedicated to helping humankind take control and restore its full health potential in the simplest way possible combining the wisdom and practice of ancient medicine with modern-day science and innovation. In this episode, we deep dive into Brad and David’s background and how they came together to create the company. They also shed light (pun intended) on what sun gazing is, its transformative effects, and the sense of connection it can bring to our lives. Listen to this very enlightening (no pun intended this time) episode and discover how you can tap into the power of light for a transformative journey to genetic liberation and unity! Discover: Brad's early fascination with the human body, sports, and his traumatic neck injury that changed the course of his life David's journey from the military to working in the medical industry, and his quest for deeper understanding of life's purpose What sun gazing is, its benefits, and the realization of oneness with the universe through it The role of minerals and remineralization in health and wellness and the goal of bringing nature back into people's lives through wellness products The idea of genetic liberation, transitioning from a state of polarity to a state of unity, and the potential for humans to eventually live off light 00:00 Intro 00:41 The story behind the creators of Manna Vitality 14:31 Journey into physics and resonance 17:34 Sun gazing 28:03 Reconnecting with nature 34:04 “Social media is colonizing your mind…” 36:31 The power of natural elements: light, water, minerals 45:22 Healing the dissonance 50:03 Psychological shift in remineralizing the body 54:07 From self-reflection to genetic liberation 1:02:03 Living off light Links: Website: https://mannavitality.com - Use code Mark20 for 20% off! Instagram - @mannavitality: https://www.instagram.com/mannavitality Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off at mannavitality.com Hinge | Sign up today at hin.ge/MarkGrovesPodcast Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Decluttering, Organizing, Psychology, Hoarding, Letting Go, Memory, Nostalgia, Sentiment, Minimalism, Transformation, Mental Health Summary: Why is it hard to let go? Sometimes the stuff we hold onto, even the little things, become like old friends, reminding us of moments and stories we've lived. So, how do we actually go about getting rid of these things? Today I spoke with Megan Golightly, the founder of Simplified, and she helped us answer these questions. As one of the most popular organizing and decluttering specialists in North America, Megan is best known for weaving her psychology background and interest in neuroscience into her passion for organization. She promotes the importance of mental health and positive change and partners with brands and publishers to create unique, authentic campaigns that reach thousands of people. Life is easier when you have less. In this episode, Megan breaks down how we can gracefully let go of even those items we're strangely attached to, and embrace the lighter, clutter-free lifestyle through smart decluttering and organization. She also dives into strategies for sharing your decluttering journey with others and highlights how creating space in your surroundings can invite new people into your life. Discover: The psychology of letting go, and why is it hard for us to let go of stuff that we’re attached to The cost and weight of hoarding things - how it will negatively impact our life Why and how you can start decluttering - what are the questions you can ask yourself as you let go of your stuff 00:00 Intro 01:05 The psychology of letting go 05:24 Where to begin in decluttering 08:33 “You cannot organize until you’ve decluttered…” 11:11 Cleaning hoarder’s homes 14:24 Managing clutter using systems 19:04 How a tidy space lightens your life 23:20 Letting go of your ex’s stuff 25:25 Why do we hold on to things? 29:10 Duration, path, outcome 30:49 It feels good to let go 34:09 Having different organizing styles 35:54 Parents dumping things on their kids 37:03 Learn to say no 38:59 Memory over physical things 42:37 Sentiment and guilt 47:27 Decluttering space for love Links: Special offer for my listeners! Get 20% off all of Megan’s guides and courses with code SIMPLIFIEDLOVE20 Instagram - @gosimplified: https://www.instagram.com/gosimplified Website: https://www.go-simplified.com/ Guides: https://www.go-simplified.com/guides Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Hinge | Sign up today at hin.ge/MarkGrovesPodcast Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can you attract the life that you want? Let’s find out with today’s guest, Robert Greene! Robert is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of War, The 50th Law, Mastery, The Laws of Human Nature, and most recently "The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. In this episode, Robert shares about how he came to write his most influential books including the The Art of Seduction and the 48 Laws of Power, and how the concepts behind power and seduction apply not only to relationships but to life in general. Robert shares some insights on how we use seduction more than we think, the importance of discipline and patience when it comes to mastery, and his top tips on how to live a good and fulfilling life. Discover: The inspirations behind some of his bestselling books, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery Becoming aware of our dark side, and how acknowledging and understanding this dark side can actually help us make better choices and understand others better The art of seduction, not just in relationships, but how to get people to pay attention and be interested in you How to be a master in our field and be good at something we love doing - how to be patient and not give up when things get tough How to live a fulfilling life 00:00 Intro 00:53 Robert’s passion for writing 06:44 Why do we fear power? 10:49 “Journalists are very manipulative…” 12:22 Be aware of your dark side 16:59 Writing the ‘Art of Seduction’ 22:51 How to be a good seducer? 30:48 Difference in how to seduce men and women 32:24 The Anti-Seducer 35:25 How the internet is influencing the art of seduction 41:37 The power of mastery 47:53 Learn to take criticisms 52:08 Living without smartphones 56:13 The Sublime 1:01:08 How to live a fulfilling life Links: Robert’s Website and Books: https://powerseductionandwar.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobertGreeneOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robertgreene?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobertGreene Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/48LawsofPowerbook Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Nutrisense | Go to Nutrisense.com/markgroves and use code MarkGroves to save $50 off your first month + a free month of nutritionist support Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Authenticity, Belonging, Spirituality, Awakening, Alignment, Religion, Identity, Intuition, Transformation, Truth, Ritual, Self Worth, Self-Love, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome a good friend and returning guest, Leah Brathwaite! Leah is an author, Soul Advisor, Kundalini instructor and Human Design guide. She’s the founder of Live Free Lifestyle Inc, a personal and spiritual development and lifestyle brand that helps high achievers connect with and live in their full potential and purpose. After emancipating from nearly three decades of repressive religious indoctrination, navigating disability, depression and divorce and starting her life over from scratch at 30, Leah has learned valuable tools, lessons and practices to heal, get unstuck and create a life of freedom, fulfillment and joy. She teaches her transformative methods and perspectives through her writing, courses and consulting. Combining spirituality, practical psychology and metaphysics in her work, she creates unique opportunities for others to tap into the deepest truth of their souls and find their own answers to life’s big questions. In this episode, Leah shares her story of profound spiritual awakening, including the transformative impact of Kundalini yoga on her life. Leah also speaks to the interconnectedness of our experiences as a whole—good and bad—and how we all go through cycles of forgetting who we are so that we can remember again and start on the next level of expansion. If you’re feeling stuck and not sure where to start, this episode is for you! Discover: Leah's transformational journey from feeling lost and inauthentic to rediscovering her true self and purpose The importance of cleansing our minds with meditation, journaling, and breathwork What we can do to avoid daily anxiety and step into greater alignment with our true selves 00:00 Intro 01:00 Leah’s awakening moment 06:33 From resistance to acceptance 11:19 Breaking free from religious restrictions 24:20 Coming back from forgetting 35:10 Kundalini awakening 37:30 The power of spiritual teachings and guidance 42:30 Take ownership of your suffering 52:13 Daily practices to help you step into greater alignment with your true self Links: Website: https://www.leahbrathwaite.com Instagram: @leah.brathwaite - https://www.instagram.com/leah.brathwaite Book: A New Way of Life: A Guide for Transformation from Living a Lie to Freeing Your Soul - https://www.leahbrathwaite.com/book Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Food, Farming, Community, Nature, Agriculture, Healing, Regenerative Farming, Death, Belonging, Health, Purpose, Grief, Sustainability Summary: Today I welcome Kate Kavanaugh to the show! She started her journey in regenerative agriculture 15 years ago looking at how meat could be a byproduct of conservation. Now, Kate is the host of the Mind, Body, and Soil podcast where she is devoted to digging in deep with guests, finding the threads of what it means to be humans woven into this earth. In her spare time, Kate raises goats, pigs, cows, and poultry on a small farm in upstate New York. In this episode, Kate teaches us about the importance of regenerative agriculture and how it helps us regain connectivity to nature, microbiome, animals, soil, and so much more. She shares about the importance of restoring our relationship with our food and animals, how death is all around us and we must embrace instead of avoid it, and how we can create more meaningful connections with the food we eat, the land we walk on, and the farmers and ranchers in our community. A fascinating episode you won’t want to miss! Discover: Kate’s journey from being a vegetarian to butchery and embracing regenerative agriculture The importance of death in the cycle of life and how it’s ingrained in every aspect of our lives How to restore our connection to nature, animals, food, and community 00:00 Intro 00:42 Finding connectivity with our food 02:11 From farms to supermarkets 06:18 The problem with processed foods 14:59 Restoring our nutritional relationship with nature 17:40 Getting into regenerative agriculture 20:06 Touch some soil 26:02 “We are feeding more than ourselves…” 29:47 About having a farm 35:11 From stewarding to consuming an animal 39:08 Death is an integral part of the cycle of life 48:07 How to restore our relationship with nature, food, and community Links: Instagram: @kate_kavanaugh - https://www.instagram.com/kate_kavanaugh Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-and-soil/id1615122217 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1LozvGYEduMrJGDjRhUJu9?si=5b7f73b264424c45 Twitter: @katekavanavgh - https://twitter.com/katekavanavgh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@katekavanaughmbs Website: groundworkcollective.com Farm Finder - Near Home: http://nearhome.groundworkcollective.com/ Substack: https://substack.com/@katekavanaugh Sponsors: Hatch Restore 2 | Go to hatch.co/markgroves to get $20 off and free shipping! 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/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Plant Medicine, Health, Nature, Awakening, Spirituality, Tea, Relationships, Transformation, Belonging Summary: Today I’m jamming with Mariana Rittenhouse! Mariana believes a daily Tea practice will change your life. She has guided hundreds of people and high-profile influencers across 20 countries back to their hearts through courses on Tea, ceremony & ritual, and reconnecting to Nature. Rooted in Earth-based teachings and ritual practices, her work helps people slow down, find deeper meaning and reconnect to the Earth to ease the stress of our chaotic daily lives. She brings a healing experience to her signature course, Start Your Own Tea Practice, as well as her retreats and podcast, OF THE EARTH with Mariana Rittenhouse. In this episode, Mariana shares how she discovered tea ceremony and how her tea practice helped her recover from her career-related burnout and bring greater meaning into her life. She teaches us how Tea can help us deepen our relationship with ourselves and nature through the process of making tea and holding tea time sacred. Discover: How tea ceremonies and meditation contribute to being present, patient, and connected to oneself The parallels between tea ceremony practice and other mindfulness practices How tea can help you deepend your relationship with yourself and nature 00:00 Intro 02:28 Cultural exchange 11:52 Stop waiting for the extreme 14:17 Letting tea speak to you 18:39 The problem with over relying on humans 20:57 Making the tea 25:37 Growing up with tea 31:33 Having a tea ceremony 36:35 What happens when you become too extreme on your body 45:23 “Give it away before it gets taken away…” 54:35 Tea’s got your back Links: Mariana’s Course: Start Your Own Tea Practice: www.marianarittenhouse.com/syotp - Enrollment open August 23 - Sept 3, 2023! Instagram: www.instagram.com/marianadelatierra Website: www.marianarittenhouse.com Podcast: OF THE EARTH with Mariana Rittenhouse: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/of-the-earth-with-mariana-rittenhouse/id1690880695 Substack: https://marianarittenhouse.substack.com/ Freebie for starting a Tea practice at home: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/623cbd59e4da3a4464c30f11 Sponsors: Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Money, Finance, Zen, Financial Education, Appreciation, Relationships, Spirituality, Summary: Today I welcome Ken Honda to the show, Japan’s Zen Millionaire and best-selling self-development author, with book sales surpassing seven million copies since 2001. His latest book is called “Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money.” In this episode, Ken teaches us about happy money vs. unhappy money, the power of gratitude & appreciation when it comes to the flow of money in and out of our lives, and how to call in your abundance with simple yet powerful ways that create a better relationship to your money. Discover: The definition of happy money vs. unhappy money and why it matters so much when it comes to our finances The different money personalities and how that shows up in our romantic relationships How to turn unhappy money into happy money and create more abundance in our lives 00:00 Intro 01:22 Relationship between zen and money 03:11 Happy money vs. Unhappy money 08:24 Money is energy 10:32 ‘Arigato’ your money 11:49 Make more, spend less 16:43 Find and use your gifts 19:25 “Money is not the problem, people are” 21:57 Money and relationships 28:06 Shame around asking for financial help 30:22 Spirituality and money 32:44 How your life is affected by money 34:51 Holding on to money creates unhappy money 37:19 Transform your relationship with money Links: Website: http://kenhonda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happykenhonda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenhondahappymoney Twitter: https://twitter.com/KenHondaHappy Arigato Living Community: https://kenhonda.pages.ontraport.net/arigatoliving Sponsors: Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sitewide at primallypure.com The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Health, Food, Metabolic Health, Diet, Stress, Glucose, Mood, Emotions, Exercise, Cortisol Summary: Today I welcome Kara Collier, the co-founder and VP of Health at Nutrisense, one of America’s fastest-growing wellness-tech startups. After becoming frustrated with the shortcomings of the traditional healthcare system, she made it her mission to help others reach their maximum health potential using modern technology & expert coaching. She is the leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for health optimization and disease prevention. In this episode, we jam about a topic not often discussed by traditional healthcare systems until it’s too late - the role of glucose and insulin response in your body and how it affects your metabolic health. Glucose monitoring is not just for people with diabetes! We talk about insulin sensitivity in our modern (often stress-filled!) lifestyles, the many factors that affect our insulin responses, and how we can monitor our insulin fluctuations to better understand how we metabolize different foods. Glucose monitoring can help us to make more informed lifestyle choices to optimize our overall well-being and long-term health. Discover: What glucose is and how it plays a vital role in our bodies What metabolic health really means and how glucose affects it How modern-day stressors create cortisol and insulin spikes What glucose tracking is and how you can do it Why exercise is essential for your metabolic health and longevity How glucose fluctuates for women during menstrual cycles + menopause What you can do if you getting a continuous glucose monitor is not an option for you 00:00 Intro 02:50 What is metabolic health? 09:03 Glucose and insulin 12:05 How does it begin? 19:03 Metabolic health in a modern world 23:03 Understanding our relationship with food 30:21 What is a glucose monitor? 39:24 Making mindful food choices 42:16 Impact of glucose levels on mood 44:43 Effect of alcohol and stress on glucose levels 51:37 The benefits of a strong muscular system 56:05 Glucose fluctuations during menstruation and menopause 58:20 Alternative ways to monitor glucose Links: Website: https://www.nutrisense.io/ Special offer for my listeners! Use code CREATETHELOVE50 for $50 off the first month of any subscription at https://www.nutrisense.io/ Kara’s Instagram: @karacollier1 - https://www.instagram.com/karacollier1 Nutrisense IO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrisenseio Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Truth, Pandemic, Vaccine, Anti-Vaxxers, Covid, Media, Vaccine Risk Awareness, Covid Vaccine, Informed Consent Summary: Today I’m honoured to welcome the Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company, Dr. Peter McCullough! He completed his medical degree as an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He also completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, with a cardiology fellowship including service as Chief Fellow at William Beaumont Hospital, and a master’s degree in public health at the University of Michigan. He is also an avid researcher and has broadly published on a range of topics in medicine with over 1000 publications and 660 citations in the National Library of Medicine and is currently an internist and cardiologist in academic practice in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, we jam about vaccine ideology, safety and efficacy, the effects of vaccines on the immune system, and strategies for addressing post-vaccination syndromes. Dr. McCullough also shares his perspectives on the Covid Vaccines and their implications on public health, the relationship between childhood vaccines and autism, and his journey of speaking out against conventional narratives. P.S. The 3 supplements Dr. McCullough mentions for spike protein support are Nattokinase, Bromelain, and Curcumin. Discover: The debate around vaccine necessity and overuse The relationship between childhood vaccines and susceptibility to conditions like adult shingles and autism Dr. McCullough's perspectives on the COVID-19 vaccines and their implications for public health The journey of speaking out against conventional narratives and the challenges faced by medical professionals 00:00 Intro 05:00 The Vaccine Dilemma 08:19 The one thing that would’ve made travelling safer than masks and vaccines 11:48 Vaccine ideology 16:44 The role of vaccines in disease reduction 22:54 Navigating vaccine risks 28:24 Does Dr. McCullough recommend the Covid vaccine? 30:12 Gap between media narratives and vaccine risks 35:26 Strategies for addressing post-vaccination syndromes Links: Dr. McCullough’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_McCulloughMD Dr. McCullough’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermcculloughmd/ McCullough Foundation: https://mcculloughfnd.org/ Dr. McCullough’s Book - The Courage to Face Covid-19: https://couragetofacecovid.com/ Dr. McCullough’s Substack: https://substack.com/@petermcculloughmd Dr. McCullough’s Podcast - The McCullough Report / The America Out Loud Network: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mccullough-report/id1562849542 Dr. Peter McCullough’s Website: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com/ The Wellness Company’s Website: https://www.twc.health/ The Wellness Company’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/twc_health The Wellness Company’s Instagram - @twc.health: https://www.instagram.com/twc.health/ The Wellness Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellnessCompany.health https://t.me/thewellnesscompany https://rumble.com/user/twc4health https://truthsocial.com/@TWC4health https://gab.com/thewellnesscompany https://gettr.com/user/thewellnesscompany Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Self Love, Relationships, Personal Development, Awakening, Body Liberation, Transformation, Boundaries, Grief, Truth, Social Media, Aging Summary: Today I welcome Sarah Sapora to the show! Sarah is a writer, inspirational speaker, social media community leader, and the creator of size-inclusive live events and retreats. Sarah uses her voice to make personal growth accessible to plus-size women over 40. Leading with radical vulnerability, heart, and colorful humor, Sarah has helped hundreds of thousands of women learn to navigate the sticky place between self-acceptance and self-improvement. Sarah shares about her messy journey to self-love, which she defines “any thought you think or action you take that gets you closer to your Ultimate You.” She talks about how she had to forgive herself for past behaviors and choices, let go of shame and self-judgment, and really look at her own sh*t in the eye to get brave enough to hold herself accountable to change. In her new book Soul Archeology, she shares a practical map of how to get un-stuck and stop self-abandoning so you can get closer to the real you—one small change at a time. Discover: Sarah’s journey to self-love and her experiences with body image, relationships, and how she found a way to surrender to the messy, uncomfortable aspects of life The correlation between body liberation and greater liberation How familiarity with old habits and identities can create resistance to transformation The challenges women face in a society that devalues and vilifies aging 00:00 Intro 04:35 The misconception about self-love 08:04 Breaking free from toxic relationships 14:46 Forgiving yourself 21:01 Resistance to transformation 25:02 Unmasking your true self 29:24 Surrendering 39:18 Soul Archaeology 45:10 The easy path is actually the hard path 47:24 How social media stole our attention span 52:52 Aging and the social value of women Links: Instagram: @sarahsapora - https://www.instagram.com/sarahsapora/ Website: https://SarahSapora.com Book: Soul Archeology - A (Totally Doable) Approach to Living a Self-Loving and Liberated Life: https://www.sarahsapora.com/book Sponsors: Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sitewide at primallypure.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Love, Relationships, Death, Truth, Alignment, Awakening, Connection, Healing, Authenticity, Boundaries, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Transformation Summary: In this special 300th solo episode, I share a profound realization about love and self-discovery that I recently had when listening to a lecture from Ram Dass. It's all about how we “fall in love with the method” – external triggers that make us feel alive and vibrant. But here's the thing: those methods only awaken something already within us. Join me as we explore the transformative power of choosing ourselves and embracing all of the painful and messy parts of our journeys. Come stand in possibility with me, and make this the moment that everything changes for you. Discover: Why we fall in love with “the method” and why it often takes us away from experiencing depth The importance of facing your pain instead of running from it The power of choice: choosing to fall in love with yourself rather than the method 00:00 Intro 00:23 Falling in love with the method 03:06 Relationship to death 05:11 Removing what’s not you 08:35 Unconditional love is not equal to unconditional tolerance 10:10 Find the methods that bring you alive 12:19 Your choices will impact how you feel about yourself Links: Create The Love Newsletter: https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter Mark Groves Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Create The Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove @createthelove Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves @itsmarkgroves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove @createthelove Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Friendship, Love, Attachment, Vulnerability, Platonic Relationships, Intimacy, Connections, Culture, Society, Belonging Today I welcome an enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco! She is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored the New York Times bestseller Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. In this episode, we dive into friendship and attachment, the very real challenges we all experience around friendships and why we might be experiencing them, PLUS pro tips on how to initiate new friendships as an adult and keep them intimate, nourishing, and lasting. Discover: Why we devalue friendships and only focus on connection through romantic relationships Friendships with attachment theory applied and how it can help us be better friends How men and women approach relationships differently and the stigmas that need to be broken around that How to make and keep friends 00:00 Intro 01:19 Why do we devalue friendships? 03:46 Friendships and attachment styles 10:17 Friendships and conflict 12:40 Friends helped us to grow 17:35 Friendships between men and women 22:40 Male and female group behavior 24:34 Are we in a masculine-friendly culture? 26:53 Friendships and attractions 29:58 The fear of vulnerability 33:24 Skills you need to make and keep friends 36:20 Building connections and initiating friendships 44:56 How to maintain relationships Links: Dr. Franco’s Book: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and—Keep Friends: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Instagram: @DrMarisaGFranco - https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco Website: http://www.DrMarisaGFranco.com Sponsors: Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off at mannavitality.com Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sitewide at primallypure.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Parenting, Fatherhood, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Relationships, Truth, Human Behavior, Cancel Culture, Acceptance Summary: It’s been a little while since I came on and did a life update, so in this solo episode I share some recent big life changes or initiations for me and Kylie. Marriage and parenthood have taken center stage, leading me on a profound journey of growth and self-discovery. So tune in and explore the magic of life and the transformative power of relationships with me. Discover: Our spontaneous Sedona wedding and the profound birth of our baby boy, Jasper The joys and challenges of early parenthood and discovering the wonders of fatherhood The power of authentic connections and evolving dynamics of love and partnership The beauty of life's precious moments and the transformative journey of self-discovery 00:00 Intro 00:59 Getting married in Sedona 03:23 Restoring the sacred in birth 08:20 Becoming a father 12:52 Support during pregnancy and childbirth 16:22 Psychological safety in workplaces and relationships 22:21 The best part about being a father 24:17 Observing, healing, and speaking out Links: Create The Love Newsletter: https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter Mark Groves Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Create The Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove @createthelove Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves @itsmarkgroves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove @createthelove 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/cardsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Finding Yourself, Grief, Healing, Relationships, Mentors, Friendship, Connection, Transformation, Mental Health, Narcissism, Codependency Summary: Today, I welcome back a returning guest and good friend, Jayson Gaddis! He is an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, executive coach, CEO, founder, human behavior specialist, and relationship expert. He is the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. His book Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict In Your High Stakes Relationships was voted Editors Choice, Best Non-fiction, and Best Leadership and Business Book in 2021 on Amazon. In this episode, we talk about the powerful journey of awakening to the soul’s desire to be in right relationship with self. We both share personal experiences on how we found our guides or mentors, and what motivated us to continue seeking transformation. Jayson also dives into the challenges of being in a relationship with a person exhibiting covert narcissism, the importance of valuing oneself and setting boundaries, the role of community and supportive relationships in personal transformation, and the significance of confronting shame and engaging in grief work. Discover: Going on a journey to finding yourself – finding a mentor and the motivation to go through a transformation Becoming comfortable with change and accepting the hard truths about ourselves The importance of being alignment with your core values and the transformative power of accountability and purposeful living Exploring the complexities of covert narcissism and other personality disorders in relationships 00:00 Intro 00:47 Journey to yourself 04:10 The pain of grace 06:01 The first step to finding yourself 10:42 How to find the right teacher or guide? 20:52 The feeling when you “feel seen” 24:45 Discovering what truly matters 27:10 Becoming the witness of transformation 31:49 Learning to embrace the hard truths 36:37 How to orient yourself to change 39:27 Relationship complexities with personality disorder 43:09 Recovery from covert narcissism 46:29 Grief as a gateway 51:49 Become a Helper Links: Certified Relationship Coach Training (RCT): https://relationshipschool.com/rct IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis/ @jaysongaddis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therelationshipschool @therelationshipschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayGaddis @JayGaddis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysongaddis/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JaysonGaddis Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Parenting, Emotional Intelligence, Technology, Mental Health, Connection, Education, School, Authenticity, Belonging Summary: Today I’m excited to welcome Lael Stone to the show for eye-opening episode about children and parenting! Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has been working with families for over 20 years. She is the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional well-being and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication. Join me in this fascinating conversation where Lael teaches us about how to raise emotionally intelligent children, the importance of modelling properly dealing with our emotions as regulation tools, and how connection (or lack of) can impact a child’s development. There are so many gems in this convo, so if you’re a parent or thinking of becoming one, this episode is for you! Discover: Emotional modeling and teaching kids how to understand and manage their emotions Impact of technology on child development and the importance of having more non-screen play and nature connection How to identify when your child needs more time to connect with you 00:00 Intro 01:19 How do we raise emotionally intelligent children? 05:25 Meeting your personal needs AND your child’s needs 15:55 Emotional modeling 28:59 Enmeshment in parenting 36:30 Importance of supportive systems and village 38:46 Impact of technology on child development 50:39 Effect of the lack of play or time in nature on children 51:59 Children’s education and emotional safety Links: Website: http://www.laelstone.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laelstone/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laelstone/ Woodline Primary: https://www.woodlineprimary.com.au/ About Birth: https://www.aboutbirth.com.au/ Tedx Talk: How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-kids/ Book: Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children: https://www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Resilient-Compassionate-Children-Understanding/dp/0645551562 Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sidewide at primallypure.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Nature, Culture, Initiation, Life’s Challenges, Loss, Grief, Death, Individualism, Community, Technology, Transformation, Authenticity, Belonging, Spirituality Summary: Today I welcome back returning guest Francis Weller, MFT, a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. He is a master of synthesizing diverse streams of thought from psychology, anthropology, mythology, alchemy, indigenous cultures, and poetic traditions. For 40 years, Francis has worked as a psychotherapist and developed a style he calls soul-centered psychotherapy. As a gifted therapist and teacher, he has been described as a jazz artist, improvising, and moving fluidly in and out of deep emotional territories with groups and individuals, bringing imagination and attention to places often held with judgment and shame. In this episode, Francis teaches us about initiations—what they are, why they are important for finding our place in this world, and the power they hold in ushering in personal growth and cultural belonging. We also jam about the importance of returning to nature, how disconnected and individualistic we are, and the soul’s relationship with grief. Francis has had a profound impact on me over the last three years, and I’m so excited to share this episode with you so that you can experience a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you. Dive in! Discover: What initiation is and its role in personal growth and cultural/planetary belonging Rebuilding our lost relationship with nature The power of grief and how to move through it The impact of technology on our soulful connection with the world 00:00 Intro 01:22 Initiation as a path to personal growth and cultural belonging 04:21 The impact of individualism 08:23 The grief for our loss of intimacy with nature 11:38 What is an Initiation? 14:27 Accepting and moving through initiation 20:07 Relationship between grief and initiation 24:09 The loss of your soul 28:05 Returning back to the community 30:30 Impact of technology in our world 37:09 Rough initiation 44:59 Finding a place of belonging 48:34 Being disassociated from our own attention 52:13 Befriend your own life 55:19 A journey of transformation Links: Website: www.francisweller.net The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening Audio Recordings: https://www.francisweller.net/the-alchemy-of-initiation-a-five-week-series.html Sponsors: Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off at mannavitality.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Repeating Patterns, Trauma, Mental Health, Somatic Therapy, Chaos, Addiction, Healing, Detox, Religion, Spirituality, Truth, Acceptance, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation Summary: Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Britt Frank! Britt is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and SE (Somatic Experiencing). In addition to her private practice, Britt is also a speaker and an award-winning adjunct instructor at the University of Kansas, where she’s taught classes on ethics, addiction, and clinical social work. In this episode, Britt opens up about her own journey through addiction, how she was finally able to address and accept her challenging childhood, and how she got “unstuck” from it all—coining the term “the science of getting unstuck.” Join us as we explore the reasoning behind our repeating patterns and how we can boldly address the truths on the other side of them to help ourselves get unstuck, love ourselves fully, and live in the present moment. Discover: The science behind the concept of being stuck and how to get unstuck How we can accept the truth about our past and use it as a stepping stone to being more present today The power of a “micro-yes” How to become a responsible adult and commit to your truth 00:00 Intro 00:32 The Science of Stuck 02:42 Why do we think we don’t have a choice? 04:50 Stop being the nice guy 07:07 Understanding the pathology of our behavior 09:31 Somatic therapy vs. psychotherapy 12:39 It’s me, I’m the problem! 14:24 How do we get unstuck? 16:52 The power of a ‘micro-yes’ 19:40 Learn to tolerate the chaos 25:25 Joining a cult 29:59 What influences people to get addicted? 32:13 Let go of your past 35:31 When truth comes forward 39:09 Acceptance without understanding won’t work 42:59 Don’t gaslight yourself out of trauma 45:28 Becoming a responsible adult 47:15 Come up with a survival plan 49:51 Detox and withdrawal 54:36 Live in the present moment 56:03 Spiritual aspect of psychology 59:32 Commit to your truth Links: Book: www.scienceofstuck.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittfrank 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cymbiotika.com (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 are 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 createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cozyearth.com Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cozyearth.com Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 word 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: @plunge Linktree: https://linktr.ee/coldplunge Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Relationships, Dating, Personal Values, Beliefs, Transformation, Authenticity, Boundaries, Codependency, Conflict Summary: Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you feel like you're constantly sacrificing your true desires to meet your partner at their level? Mic drop: you shouldn’t have to compromise your own happiness to make a relationship work. Join me in this solo episode as I talk about the importance of prioritizing your desire for great love and how to communicate your deal breakers effectively in dating and relationships. Discover: The most common misconception in relationships when it comes to shared desires The importance of choosing what you really want and why we don’t often know what that is The biggest deal breaker in a relationship 00:00 Intro 01:25 Why doesn't everyone seek great love? 03:27 Navigating differences in a relationship 04:41 You must question the system 06:47 We choose lives and circumstances that we don’t actually want 07:31 Prioritize your desires in a relationship 11:25 The biggest deal breaker in a relationship Links: How to Be a Better Partner with Jillian Turecki Hilary Jacobs Hendel – Why You Can’t Just “Get Over It” Sign up for my newsletter here Follow me on Substack here Create The Love Instagram | @createthelove Mark Groves Instagram Instagram | @itsmarkgroves Facebook | @createthelove Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Mark’s Substack on Technology: They’re Coming for Every Second Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Self-Worth, Self Discovery, Happiness, Limiting Beliefs, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Love, Transformation, Purpose Summary: Today, I’m jamming with Amy Wong, the founder of Always On Purpose®. Amy is an executive leadership coach, author, speaker, and facilitator working with organizations such as Airbnb, Salesforce, Roku, LinkedIn and more. She offers transformative leadership development and cutting-edge communication strategies to executives and corporate teams around the world, as well as institutions including Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley. In this episode, we break down her latest book, Living on Purpose. Join us as we discuss the true benefit behind knowing your self-worth and value, and how you can make small but profound shifts in your thoughts, actions, and words to live a life completely aligned with your purpose. If you’re someone who is always worried about what other people think about you, this episode is one you won’t want to miss! Discover: How resisting doing what you hate turns you away from what you truly want to do Learning the skill to be more in-tune with your feelings How our personal stance affects how we communicate How to organically shift the focal point of conversations to be more present and aligned with others The truth about rejection and the physical form it takes in our body Why you need to stop trying to prove your worth to others 00:00 Intro 01:03 What does living on purpose mean? 02:49 Choice at the state of perception 07:08 Making choices that align with the concept of thriving 12:13 Ways to make decisions that will truly make you happy 24:27 Your feelings about things is what matters the most 27:29 What we focus on determines everything 33:43 Being positional actually create more disconnection 36:06 What happens when we always try to make it about ourselves? 40:02 What rejection does to our body 45:54 Getting stuck in the paradigm of constant validation 51:37 Shifting from believing to knowing who we are 54:56 The ultimate paradox: from belief, to knowing 56:42 Transpersonal psychology Links: Website: https://www.alwaysonpurpose.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Living-Purpose-Deliberate-Choices-Fulfillment/dp/1956072020/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1635792712&sr=8-1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyelizawong/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyelizawong/ Free Workshop: Buy Amy's book and send the receipt to [email protected] to receive a promo code to attend her virtual Conversational Intelligence workshop for free ($150 value)! Sponsors: Open | Try Open for 30 days free! Go to withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: @donny_starkins Website: donnystarkins.com Comeback Stories: comebackstories.com Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Attachment Theory 101 with Silvy Khoucasian All About Ghosting The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin The Attachment Theory & Nervous System Connection with Sarah Baldwin Join me on Felt! Sign up for my newsletter here Follow me on Substack here Create The Love Instagram | @createthelove Mark Groves Instagram Instagram | @itsmarkgroves Facebook | @createthelove Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Unlimited Website YouTube: @drjoedispenza TikTok: @official_drjoedispenza Twitter: @drjoedispenza Facebook: @DrJoeDispenzaOfficialNewsFanPage Instagram: @drjoedispenza 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Website 1: www.christinechangphoto.com Website 2: www.christinechang.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyv2WHLUch8m66QoKT2lZ0w Book: https://www.amazon.com/Show-Up-Finding-Independent-Women-ebook/dp/B08BBB446J/ Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up. Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: mattgottesman.substack.com Podcast: The Niche Is You Community: https://community.build1thing.com Website: mattgottesman.com Instagram: @mattgottesman 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi Podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast Website: www.benazadi.com Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Emails referenced - The Virality Project: Twitter Files revealed that the US government and major social media companies worked hand-in-hand with Stanford University to censor or limit true information about Covid-19, suppress “true vaccine side effects” and “true posts which could fuel [vaccine] hesitancy.” The emails and documents were provided to Matt Taibbi by Twitter CEO Elon Musk. The documents, dubbed the "Twitter Files" and retweeted by Musk, were selected from "thousands of internal documents obtained by sources at Twitter." Matt Taibbi is an award winning author, journalist, and contributing editor for Rolling Stone. (Sources: New York Post, The Maine Wire, TRT World) Join me on Felt! Sign up for my newsletter here Follow me on Substack here Instagram | @createthelove Facebook | @createthelove Sponsors: Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: www.jillianturecki.com Podcast: https://listen.qcodemedia.com/jillianonlove IG: @jillianturecki Tik Tok: @jillian.turecki Twitter: @JillianTurecki Sponsors: Open | Try Open for 30 days free! Go to withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up. WeWork | Get 50% off your first workspace booking with WeWork On Demand! Go to we.co/mark and use code WORKWITHMARK. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Sign up for my newsletter here Follow me on Substack here Instagram | @createthelove Facebook | @createthelove 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: www.nicksolaczek.com Course: 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 cozyearth.com Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices