The Mark Groves Podcast

Themes: Self-Awareness, Trauma, Healing, Self-Love, Relationships Summary: Today I'm joined by my dear friend and founder of Rising Woman, Sheleana Aiyana. In this episode we explore the importance of becoming aware of your patterns in relationship, where they came from and ultimately, how to transcend them to become “the one” you seek. Have you ever felt like people leave you for the exact same reason or that you date the same type of person… Every. Single. Time? These patterns are something that need to be acknowledged if we want to understand ourselves better and call in the healthy relationship we crave – both with ourselves and with another. Sheleana Aiyana is the founder of Rising Woman, a growing community of more than 3 million readers. Her training and immersion in couples facilitation, inherited family trauma, family systems, conscious relationship, somatic healing, and plant medicines inform her holistic approach to seeing relationships as a spiritual path. More than 30,000 women in 146 countries have taken her flagship program Becoming the One. Discover: The effects of media on how we view relationships & how it encourages our addiction to chaos Why we tend to numb our pain & how we can start being aware of it Why we should normalize (and celebrate!) the mundane parts of relationships 00:00 Intro 01:26 Becoming the One 03:30 Media affecting our views on relationships 07:41 Ignoring old beliefs and working on your own patterns 12:52 Why we numb our pain 21:19 Trusting love again & healing 24:59 How your childhood experiences affects your behavior now 27:38 Awareness of old patterns 32:00 How being vulnerable can inspire others 34:28 How we actually block love from coming our way 37:01 Learning how to love healthily 41:16 Normalization of boredom in relationships Links: Sheleana Aiyana | Instagram Rising Woman | Instagram Rising Woman | Facebook Rising Woman | Website Becoming the One: Heal Your Past, Transform Your Relationship Patterns, and Come Home to Yourself Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Marriage, Love, Relationships, the Cinderella Complex, Breakups Summary: Today I'm joined by the wonderful duo that is Beau Nelson and Shannon Heth, authors of Cinderella, You Bitch: Rescue Your Relationships from the Fairy-Tale Fantasy. In this episode, we speak about our society’s obsession with having a fairytale love story and happy endings. As kids, we’ve all heard the story of how Cinderella or other fairytale princesses found their prince charming, got married, and lived happily ever after, giving us unrealistic expectations of how relationships should be when we become adults. Listening to this episode will help you see the reality of a being in a relationship and how you can create the ending you desire. Shannon Heth is a marketing and communications specialist who crafts creative strategy and stories for global brands. The president and founder of public relations agency Milk Creative Communications, her client work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appetit, and the Los Angeles Times. An accomplished storyteller, Shannon has also penned a number of articles for newspapers and magazines. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her two young sons. Beau Nelson is a creator. As an internationally recognized celebrity makeup artist he has worked with women like Kristen Stewart, Zoe Kravitz, Christina Hendricks, and Iman. As a photographer/director, he has collaborated with legendary brands like Chanel, Tom Ford, Dior, Violet Grey, and Chantecaille Cosmetics. And as a multi-passionate creative, he’s been involved in countless other artistic endeavors from fragrance development, to songwriting, to visual art. Beau has spent years studying and practicing principles of personal transformation and lives in Los Angeles, California. 00:00 Intro 01:30 Cinderella, You Bitch 05:56 The fairytale trap 10:01 Being responsible versus taking responsibility 12:19 Separating reality from fantasy 15:36 Stop finding happiness in other people 19:00 Sometimes breakups are a good thing 22:58 The problem with idolizing weddings & marriage 29:01 Problematic language used to describe love 32:57 Getting out of the fairytale trap 39:53 The magic of starting conversations with strangers 46:34 Acknowledging your feelings & celebrating yourself Discover: The reason why so many of us live with a “Cinderella complex” and how we can get out of this fairytale trap Why Shannon and Beau think breakups are a good thing The importance of celebrating your achievements and recognizing your feelings Links: Shannon Heth | Instagram Beau Nelson | Instagram Cinderella, You Bitch: Rescue Your Relationships from the Fairy-Tale Fantasy Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Conflict, Patriarchy, Individualism, Sexuality, Masculinity Summary: Today I'm honoured to welcome Terry Real back on the podcast. An internationally recognized family therapist, speaker, and author, and the founder of the Relational Life Institute (RLI), Real has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and fellow therapists to help people create the connection they desire in relationships. His groundbreaking, bestselling book, I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, established him as one of the most respected voices in the treatment of men and male depression and his expertise on men’s mental health and relationship issues have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, 20/20, The Oprah Winfrey Show and in The New York Times, among many others. In his practice, Real works with couples on the brink of disaster; he sees how individualism and patriarchy poisons our most intimate relationships. The excellent news: warmer, closer, more passionate relationships are possible if you have the right tools. In Terry's new book, US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, he shows people how to stop working on themselves as individuals and start working on their relationship as a couple. Discover: How to move beyond your traumas and stressors and shift from thinking in terms of me and you to a different consciousness - the consciousness of us How patriarchy poisons our intimate relationships What's happening in your body when you're activated in conflict — plus scripts to help you move beyond your knee-jerk reactions and into your wiser, more collaborative self What's really behind defensiveness How men are programmed to squash what is most needed in their intimate relationships: vulnerability Links: Check out Terry's first episode on the Mark Groves Podcast: The End of Women Caretaking Men terryreal.com US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Sexuality, Communication Summary: The Multiamory Podcast was created by Emily Matlack, Dedeker Winston, and Jase Lindgren in 2014 to fill the lack of voices about polyamory who were young and accessible to a modern audience. They were also tired of hearing all the same old, traditional, sometimes toxic dating advice. After years of creating episodes, connecting with listeners, and growing an amazing community, they have broadened their own views on relationships and are now helping people in a wide variety of relationship formats from polyamory, to monogamy, to Relationship Anarchy. Emily, Dedeker, and Jase believe in looking to the future of relationships, not maintaining the status quo of the past. They value ethics over tradition, and believe that a healthy world is one where everybody has agency in their relationships. Today, with three and a half million podcast downloads and a rapidly growing community, they are dedicated to providing the best possible transformational information, including new research, practical communication tools, a diverse group of guest experts, and more. Discover: Different types of monogamy (yes, they exist!) The variety of ways that non-monogamy is practiced How Emily, Jase and Dedeker came together as a triad and some of the challenges they faced What do to if you’re in a monogamous relationship and want to explore non-monogamy Links: www.multiamory.com Instagram: @multiamory_podcast Twitter: @Multiamory Patreon: patreon.com/multiamory Polysecure by Jessica Fern Multiamory Relationship Radar Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Self-Worth, Attachment Theory Summary: So excited to have Violet Benson, aka the Meme Queen, on the show today! Violet hosts the incredibly popular podcast, Almost Adulting (previously known as Too Tired To Be Crazy) and is most known for her viral brand, Daddy Issues, which has caught the attention of many celebs and over 5 million followers over the years. The Almost Adulting podcast is one of today’s most popular mental health podcasts, using humour and heartfelt advice to prompt candid conversations about mental health and wellness. It features public figures peeling back their personas to divulge their “inner demons," and I myself had the pleasure of being on the show recently. I enjoyed our conversation so much that I knew I had to have Violet on the podcast, so here we are! Discover: How a toxic workplace inspired Violet to create her viral page, @daddyissues How Violet transformed her relationship with her father How we deal with haters and rude comments as public figures Our thoughts on shows like Love is Blind and the Bachelor Violet's attachment style and her personal dating struggles Links: Almost Adulting Podcast Check out my episodes on Almost Adulting - Pt 1 and Pt 2 Instagram: @almostadulting, @violetbenson, @daddyissues Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Depression, Addiction, Fulfillment, Health, Healing Summary: Joe Sheehey is the Founder and CEO of the leading cannabinoid wellness brand, Cured Nutrition. As a former NASA contributing aerospace engineer, he led much of his life doing what he was “supposed to." Now, he is committed to pushing boundaries and changing the narrative around cannabis to contribute to a future of health that looks much different than the past. Discover: How the pain of misalignment and doing what he was "supposed to" led Joe down a path freckled with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and suicidal attempts What gave Joe the push to leave his comfortable job and follow his passion Joe's mission to de-stigmatize cannabis and educate users on its benefits Links: Instagram: @curednutrition CURED is extending an exclusive offer to you, my listeners. You can try any of their products for 20% off by visiting curednutrition.com/createthelove and using coupon code CREATETHELOVE at checkout. Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Monogamy, Polyamory, Communication, Psychedelic Medicine, Sexuality Summary: Today I'm honoured to be joined by the man, the myth, the legend: Aubrey Marcus. Aubrey is the founder of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization. Aubrey also currently hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, mindset and spirituality with over 35 million downloads on iTunes. He regularly provides commentary to outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Tim Ferriss Show, and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has been featured on the cover of Men’s Health, is the host of the Fit For Service Fellowship, and is the author of the NYT Bestselling book Own The Day, Own Your Life from HarperCollins. Discover: Being yourself at the cost of belonging Aubrey's journey into polyamory and the lessons he learned from his experience in an open relationship How Aubrey's relationship developed with his now wife, Vylana, and how they make monogamy work for them Tips and practices for deepening intimacy and keeping the “honeymoon phase” alive Aubrey's thoughts on marriage and 'til death do us part' Links: Instagram: @aubreymarcus Aubrey Marcus Podcast | How To Prepare For True Love with Aubrey & Vylana Marcus Fit for Service Untrue by Wednesday Martin, PhD Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Marriage, Divorce, Religion, Masculinity, Intuition, Health Summary: I met today's guests through my partnership with Organifi and upon hearing their story, I knew I had to have them on the podcast to share it with you! Chase + Mimi were childhood sweethearts and married in their early 20’s. After 3 years they actually separated and divorced, never thinking they would see each other again. They both hit physical, emotional, mental and spiritual rock bottom in 2017-18. Call it Source, the universe or divine intervention — after 3 years of intense self development and personal epiphanies, their new lives crossed paths organically and six months later Mimi was officially moving in with Chase to start 'Part 2’ of their relationship. Now Chase + Mimi host The Medicin Podcast and are passionate about helping people proactively create deep, healthy, passionate partnership supported by healthy + conscious lifestyles. Discover: Chase and Mimi's journey from high school sweethearts to married couple, to divorced for three years and back together again How Chase and Mimi's religious upbringing influenced their idea of how a marriage "should" look an ultimately contributed to their split Why we get scared when our partners step into their full power and expression The problem with having expectations whether they be in relationships, with health or at work What to do when your partner isn't interested in growing How to know if you should stay in a relationship or leave Links: themedicin.com Instagram: @mimi_themedicin @themedicinpodcast @the_chasen_one Uplevel your immune system with Chase & Mimi's mushroom supplement, Immune Intel! What Femininity Wants with John Wineland - the Mark Groves Podcast Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Spirituality, Personal Growth, Addiction Recovery, Psychedelic Therapy Summary: Today’s episode is with someone I've had the pleasure of listening to for years, now — an incredible teacher with so much insight. Luke Storey, formerly a celebrity fashion stylist, is a motivational speaker and thought leader who has spent the past 23 years relentlessly searching the world over to design the ultimate lifestyle. Using The Life Stylist Podcast as his delivery platform, Luke share his strategies for healing, happiness, and high-performance living each week to inspire people worldwide to transform their mind, body, and spirit. His show covers an ever-expanding range of topics including sex and relationships, yoga, meditation, smart drugs, health myths and medical conspiracies, spirituality, mindfulness, health food and supplementation, herbs and alternative medicine, and digs deep into biohacking technologies and tactics. Discover: Luke's personal experience with substance abuse and why he considers his history of addiction a gift Luke's thoughts on the meaning of life, reincarnation and karma How to honour and integrate inner spiritual work and outward material pursuits Luke's thoughts on altered states of consciousness, psychedelic therapy and plant medicine Links: www.lukestorey.com Instagram: @lukestorey The Life Stylist Podcast (check out my episode here and Luke's episode on addiction recovery and psychedelics here.) Are you ready to block harmful blue light, and look great at the same time? Check out Gilded By Luke Storey and use code MARKGROVES10 for 10% off! Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Epigenetics, the Mind, Subconscious Beliefs, Self Love, Human Potential Summary: Sitting down with today’s guest has been a long-time dream of mine, and I feel so honoured to be able to share this conversation with you. Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., cell biologist and lecturer, is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. In this episode, Bruce talks about perception as the primary mechanism that controls biology, and I can promise you you're in for a fascinating episode! Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking stem cell research at Stanford University. He is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, The Honeymoon Effect, and co-author with Steve Bhaerman of Spontaneous Evolution. In 2009, Bruce received the prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony. Discover: Bruce’s groundbreaking stem cell research that helped create the modern science of epigenetics (i.e. the idea that how you see life is how your biology will respond) How 95% of the time we operate from the subconscious beliefs that were programmed in childhood The impact on your life, relationships and biology when these programmed beliefs are critical and unsupportive How to discover what subconscious programs you’re running Three practical ways to reprogram your subconscious mind to replace the disempowering beliefs and begin living a happier and healthier life Links: Visit www.brucelipton.com Instagram: @brucelipton Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory Summary: I know you're going to be pumped about today's guest because her last appearance on the podcast was one of my most listened to episodes ever! Back by popular demand is Sarah Baldwin, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma Coach trained in Polyvagal interventions and on the training team at the Polyvagal Institute. In Sarah's previous episode, she brilliantly broke down Polyvagal theory (i.e. how the autonomic nervous system works) and briefly touched on the intersection of Polyvagal theory and attachment theory. Today, Sarah's back to dive deeper into how these two theories work together subconsciously to inform the way we relate to and connect with others. Discover: How a lack of a secure attachment with our primary childhood caregivers results in the development of insecure attachment styles in order to cope and find safety How the Autonomic Nervous System works and becomes dysregulated as a brilliant and beautiful way to self protect The relationship between who you choose as a partner as an adult and how you were related to in your childhood experiences Steps to regulate your nervous system and create secure attachment within your adult relationships Links: Listen to Sarah's first episode: The Nervous System Explained Follow Sarah on Instagram for regular supportive teachings Sarah offers small group programs, online courses and workshops. Sign up for her email list to get exclusive support, offers and her free workbook "How to Gain Control Over How You Feel" or visit her website at sarahbaldwincoaching.com. Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Clitoral Anatomy, Cosmetic Genital Procedures, Medical Misinformation Summary: Despite labiaplasty being one of the fastest-growing medical procedures in the past two decades, detailed clitoral anatomy has been largely missing from medical literature and curricula. Horrifying, right? My guest today is Jessica Pin, who is an advocate for the correction of medical misinformation about vulvas after experiencing a labiaplasty gone wrong at the age of 18. Jessica has since launched into advocacy and has successfully had eight major medical textbooks update their content, with 15 more considering to future updates. She has also published a cadaveric study with plastic surgeons, convinced OB/GYNs to publish a cadaveric study, and effected changes in OB/GYN and plastic surgery board certification, standardized consent forms, and residency curricula. She holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. Discover: Jessica's story of a botched labiaplasty at 18 years old and being gaslit and dismissed by medical professionals How this experience led her to become an advocate for the inclusion of detailed clitoral anatomy in medical literature and curricula Why clitoral anatomy isn't covered in medical literature The surprising lack of training standards for female cosmetic genital surgeries The biggest misconceptions in female anatomy Links: Follow Jessica on Instagram at @jessica_ann_pin TikTok: @jessica_ann_pin Sign Jessica's petition to get nerves of the clitoris into the American College of OB/GYN curriculum here. Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Couples Therapy, Personal Growth, Communication, Conflict Resolution Summary: Today’s guest is not only a good friend, but an excellent teacher in the space of romantic relationships whom I’ve had the honour of watching grow as both a human and coach. Nick Solaczek is an IMAGO Relationship Coach and one of my go-to recommended coaches to help people discover a more fulfilling experience of being in romantic relationship. He works internationally with individuals and couples who want to take their life and their relationships to the next level. Discover: Why you keep having the same fights over and over again — and how to transcend the pattern Practical scripts for moving through conflict with your partner using IMAGO dialogue framework The five things that are necessary for safety within a relationship Why we’re often attracted to our opposite in romantic relationships Links: Follow Nick on Instagram at @nicksolaczek Visit his website here: nicksolaczek.com Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Holistic Health, Integrative Nutrition, Health Coaching Summary: Today I'm joined by Jim Curtis, who serves as the Institute of Integrative Nutrition’s business and community leader. I wanted to bring Jim on the podcast to chat about the launch of IIN’s epic Health Coach Training Program, which I have the honour of teaching in among 95 of the world’s leading experts in health and wellness! This school has had an incredible impact over the last 30 years and is on a mission to transform the world through a ripple effect of health and happiness. If you've ever felt called to coach others to experience personal transformation, this episode is for you! Discover: How IIN helped pioneer integrative health coaching 30 years ago A holistic approach to what it means to be "healthy" Why our healthcare system is seriously broken A peek into the Health Coach Training Program curriculum and what sets it apart! Links: In honour of its 30th anniversary, IIN has lowered its tuition price, and when you mention my name, you'll receive an additional 25% off ($1,500) plus lifetime access to the course. Visit the link below to take the Health Coach Training Program sample class and sign up! https://www.integrativenutrition.com/aff-sample-class?rectype=affiliate&affid=0014X00002LN8OmQAL&utm_channel=Affiliate&utm_medium=IINDirect&utm_source=MarkGroves&utm_campaign=SampleClass Instagram: @nutritionschool Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Patterns, Family Systems, Core Wounds Summary: Recently I had the honour of hosting a webinar on relational patterns (and how to change them) with one of the top psychologists in the game, Vienna Pharaon. Vienna is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing out of New York City and is an absolute master at helping people identify their relational patterns, where they came from and ultimately, how to change them. I wanted to share this Q&A with you so you can hear other's stories and perhaps identify parts of your own within them. Discover: How to stop comparing your current partner to your ex Why you may choose people who are hot and cold or find you "hard to love" How to stop obsessing over your ex, their current partner and why they didn't commit to you How to navigate opposite-sex friendships while still honouring your relationship Why you may consistently choose jealous or controlling partners Links: Use the code CREATETHELOVE to get $50 off Vienna's Origins of You course. This is an online 5 week self study course that every human should take if you want to be in the driver seat of your own life! Follow Vienna on Instagram at @mindfulmft Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Expansion, Personal Growth, Liberation, Authenticity, Boundaries Summary: Today you get a very special solo episode that I'm so pumped for you to hear! Recently I was asked to give a talk to the community over at Almost 30, which is one of the Top 50 Podcasts globally — and for good reason! Co-hosts Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik have created an amazing, inclusive platform to fuel conscious evolution and I had SO much fun giving this talk that I knew I had to share it with you. I was definitely in the zone for this one! Discover: Exactly what is required for expansion How to become the authority of and feel in charge of your own life How to navigate when authenticity and self-expression threaten belonging What it means to truly be healed from a trigger The beauty in boundaries and using your voice Links: Almost 30 Podcast Instagram: @almost30podcast Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Inner Peace, Spirituality, Authenticity, Sovereignty, Intuition Summary: Shannon Kaiser is a world-renowned spiritual and self-love teacher, speaker, and empowerment coach whose work I have admired and followed for many years. A bestselling author of five books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment―including her new book Return to You: 11 Spiritual Principles for Unshakable Inner Peace― she guides people to awaken and align to their true selves so they can live their highest potential. Shannon has been named among the “Top 100 Women to Watch in Wellness” by MindBodyGreen and “your go-to happiness booster” by Health magazine. She’s also been named one of Entrepreneurs "Must-Follow Instagram Accounts for Inspiration" and" Top Facebook Accounts for Daily Motivation" by MindBodyGreen. In this episode, Shannon invites us into a loving space of self-inquiry in order to return to our true selves and remember who we really are beneath the layers of conditioning, limiting beliefs, fear... All. The. Things. Discover: How to cultivate inner peace in an increasingly chaotic world Unhooking from fear and becoming an active participant in your life, aka your sovereign self How to move beyond the need for external validation and the freedom that is available there How to gracefully navigate change and surrender to what is Concrete ways to commit to your self-growth and expansion Links: Connect with Shannon at playwiththeworld.com Follow Shannon on Instagram at @ShannonKaiserWrites Check out Shannon's new book, Return to You: 11 Spiritual Principles for Unshakable Inner Peace Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Codependency, Empathy, People-Pleasing, Self-Abandonment, Over-Functioning Summary: In all of the years I have been doing this work and the thousands and thousands of messages I receive, codependency is by far one of the biggest issues I see. Over-functioning, over-delivering, people pleasing and ignoring your own needs? I’ve definitely been there! That’s why this week, I’m re-releasing one of my most popular episodes EVER to break down what exactly codependency is and how to break free from this unhealthy behavioural pattern. In this episode I’m joined by my dear friend and all around bad-ass Terri Cole who is a New York based licensed psychotherapist, relationship and empowerment expert, best-selling author and co-creator of the Crushing Codependency course. I cannot speak highly enough of Terri's expertise in this space and am so excited to dive deeper into this incredibly important topic. If you have ever wondered whether you are empathic or perhaps have some traits of codependency, you cannot miss this show! Discover: The signs and symptoms of codependency Why this behavioural pattern manifests The consequences of codependency throughout childhood, single life and long term relationships Links: Click here to sign up for the Crushing Codependency waitlist. Instagram: @terricole Boundary Boss by Terri Cole Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Marriage, Relationships, Commitment, Divorce, Trust, Intimacy Summary: One night during his divorce, Matthew Fray started a blog. He needed to figure out how his ex-wife went from the 18 year old college freshman who adored him to the angry woman who thought he was a jerk and left him. As he pieced together the story of his marriage and its end, Matthew began to realize a hard truth: even though he was a decent guy, he was a bad husband. As he shared raw, uncomfortable, and darkly humorous first-person stories about the lessons he’d learned from his failed marriage, his post – “She Divorced Me Because I Left Dishes By the Sink” — was read over four million times. Now, his book, This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships, is set to release this month. Filtered through the lens of his own surprising, life-changing experience and his years counselling couples, the book exposes the root problem of so many relationships that go wrong to help partners identify and address relationship-killing behaviour patterns in their own lives. I am so excited to have Matt on today to dive into it all! Discover: Why most relationships or marriages come to an end (even if we’re still in love) The subtle ways we erode trust in our relationships Two foundational habits you can focus on to build more trust and intimacy within your relationship What it means to validate your partner Links: This Is How Your Marriage Ends: A Hopeful Approach to Saving Relationships by Matthew Fray Matt's Blog - Must Be This Tall to Ride Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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, Holistic Healing, Relationships, Transformation, Connection to Self Summary: Today's episode is all about exploring the inner healing journey and how to uncover layers of conditioning so you can be finally be present with your true self, your intuition, and the innate wisdom that already exists within you. I'm joined by my fiancé and Zura Health Co-founder Kylie McBeath and Meg Crockett. Meg is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and is the Coaching Program Director & a Community Steward at Zura Health, in addition to working with clients 1:1. Meg is interested in deepening understanding and education on the true root causes of modern day illness, as well as freeing individuals from the pervasive societal programming that's keeping us sick, small, and disempowered. Discover: Why health is so much more than just the physical and how trauma and unhealed emotional wounds impact our physical bodies How the familial, cultural, ancestral and generational systems we live in or grew up in affect our health in all ways Uncovering the root cause of symptoms for sustainable change Why ditching toxic relationships is key in healing physically, emotionally and energetically How taking small, simple steps towards better health inevitably leads to a cascade of great, big change Links: Join the Zura Health Coaching Certification Program! Enrolment ends March 25th, 2022. Instagram: @zurahealth Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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: Body Image, Mindset, Self-Love, Transformation, Self-Sabotage, Infidelity Summary: Drew Manning is a fitness trainer, motivator, New York Times best-selling author, and creator of the Fit2Fat2Fit movement where he shares the lessons learned from his personal experiences of gaining and losing over 75 pounds. I've been following Drew's work for a while now, and am so excited to have him on the podcast. His message extends well beyond health and fitness, and has empowered millions of people from all over the world with a healthy mindset, greater self-love, and empathy for those around them. Discover: What inspired Drew to gain and lose over 75 pounds (on purpose, twice!) and his key takeaways from these experiments How to approach your health and fitness goals from a place of self-love instead of 'hating yourself to skinny' Why most people lose motivation and give up on their health goals Simple practices you can incorporate into your daily routine to help you stick with your goals in moments of discomfort Drew's experience of divorce, porn addiction and growing up in the Mormon community Links: fit2fat2fit.com Instagram: @fit2fat2fit Check out my Rediscover Your Wholeness course as mentioned in this episode The Fit2Fat2Fit Experience Episode 100: Life After Porn, Affairs and Lies Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Self-Love, Self-Worth, Shame, Forgiveness, Boundaries, Self-Reflection Summary: This week I'm bringing my good friend, author, speaker and coach Sylvester McNutt back on the podcast to chat about the often abstract topic of self-love. WTF does loving yourself even mean, anyway? What does self-love look like, and more importantly, why does it really matter? If you've asked yourself these questions, then firstly, you're not alone. And second, this episode is for you! Grab a mug of something delicious, settle in and get ready to take charge of your worth. Discover: What self-love actually means (Hint: it's not just bubble baths) The importance of investigating where shame shows up in your life and what it has to do with self-love How to assess your behaviours and habits from a space of compassionate curiosity instead of criticism What self-love looks like after a breakup Boundaries as an act of self-love When being selfish is a good thing The importance of the language you use during self-talk Links: Loving Yourself Properly by Sylvester McNutt III sylvestermcnutt.net Instagram: @sylvestermcnutt Free Yourself with Sylvester McNutt | The Mark Groves Podcast Sylvester McNutt Extended - It's Complicated | The Mark Groves Podcast Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: The Subconscious Mind, Limiting Beliefs, Personal Growth, Identity, Ego, Liberation Summary: This week I’m thrilled to have Peter Crone, AKA the Mind Architect, join me on the podcast for mind-blowing episode. Peter works with everyone from world-class athletes to stay-at-home parents to redesign the subconscious mind. We exist within limiting mental constructs that dictate our thoughts, feelings, actions, and the results we experience, and Peter helps people and groups step outside of the world as they know it by identifying mental constructs that have been holding them back. Peter’s work explores the fundamental issues that affect us all to foster a deeper understanding of our common humanity. Peter is a writer, speaker, and thought leader in human awakening and potential. Discover: Why we repeatedly subscribe to limiting beliefs How to recognize where you’re holding yourself back Peter’s number one tip for accessing more joy and liberation A helpful mantra to reconcile your past and let that shit go! Links: petercrone.com Instagram: @petercroneofficial Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Sobriety, Addiction, Authenticity, Resentment, Belonging Summary: Laura McKowen is the bestselling author of We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life and the forthcoming sobriety manifesto, Push Off From Here. Following a long, successful career in the Mad Men-esque drinking culture of advertising, Laura got sober and quickly became recognized as a fresh voice in recovery, beloved for her soulful and irreverent writing online and in print. She has been published in The New York Times and her work has appeared in The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, the Today show, and more. In 2020, Laura founded The Luckiest Club, a global sobriety support organization. Discover: Our individual experiences of sobriety Our thoughts on the current state of affairs and why we’re so divided as a collective The problem with “keeping the peace” and why speaking your truth is the ultimate invitation to expansion What’s really behind feelings of resentment and how they often lead to addictive behaviours Links: We Are the Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life lauramckowen.com The Luckiest Club Instagram: @theluckiestclub Listen to my first episode with Laura here Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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, Commitment, Integrity, Intimacy, Relationship to Self Summary: This week we’re diving further into the topic of commitment with a special episode straight from my Mine’d Liberated Love series with my love and partner, Kylie McBeath. Having recently gotten engaged, I wanted to share this conversation where we explore common fears around commitment and how to navigate what comes up for you as you explore deepening the agreements of your relationship. Discover: Questions to ask yourself to uncover why you may resist commitment Commitment to self as the foundation to commitment within a relationship Why being committed doesn’t have to mean a loss of freedom How to bring up your fears around commitment with your partner in a way that builds safety, intimacy and connection Links: Mine'd Liberated Love Series Explore Kylie's Offerings Kylie's Instagram Finding Your Soul in the Darkness - Podcast with Francis Weller The Alchemy of Initiation Audio Recordings by Francis Weller Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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, Commitment, Uncertainty, Self-Worth, Self-Compassion, Self-Acceptance Summary: I remember when I was afraid to get engaged in my twenties, someone told me I was just afraid of commitment. That as a man, it was normal. I wasn't supposed to run towards love, but rather just surrender — as if it was some sort of life sentence I would need to learn to tolerate. All of that couldn't have been more wrong. I wasn't afraid of commitment — I was afraid that love would hurt me. Join me this week as I explore my thoughts on commitment, marriage, getting feedback, having compassion for yourself and what it means to trust yourself in love. Discover: What may be behind your fear of commitment Why trusting love means trusting yourself Why your partner shouldn’t be your ‘everything’ My tips on how to give and hold feedback How relationships are your invitation to expansion Links: Download the Mine'd app now! The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin Healing Our Nervous System with Nicole Lohse Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Love, Courage, Awareness, Relationships, Ego, Curiosity Summary: Ready to reconnect with your spiritual self? Well you’re in luck, my friend, because today one of my favourite teachers joins us to share some of the potent wisdom that has helped me on my journey of expansion over the years. Danielle Laporte is a member of Oprah’s Super Soul 100, the creator of The Heart Centered Membership and author of The Desire Map, The Fire Starter Sessions, and White Hot Truth. There are currently 350+ Heart Centered Facilitators running her programs in 24+ countries and her podcast, With Love, Danielle, ranks in iTunes’ Top 10 for wellness with over 1 million downloads. Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, over 5 million people a month visit DanielleLaPorte.com. Discover: Why you are not your feelings Tools for reflective and heart-led living How to begin listening to your heart Why community is the antidote to ego The power of courage and curiosity Links: Heart Centered Facilitator Program - Teaching tools for resilience + reflective living to empower the people you serve. 30+ exercises, workshop outlines + business support for your work in the world. For coaches, counsellors, team builders, teachers, wellness professionals, and idealists of all kinds... Heart Centered Membership - Find solace. Build resiliency. Spiritual practices for self + collective healing. Join a community of seeking humans who want to create change through self-awareness and service. Danielle LaPorte is offering vetted esoteric tools for dissolving the obstructions to love and compassion. Cleanse, relate, and create the conditions for healing. Luca Fogale Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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, Narcissism, Red Flags, Gaslighting Summary: Our relationships and how happy we are within them has a powerful influence on our health, wellbeing and quality of life. In fact, in the Harvard Study of Adult Development which tracked the health of 268 sophomores over a period of 80 years, those who were the most satisfied in their relationships at age 50 were the healthiest at age 80. Surprise, surprise: close relationships are what keep us going and are better predictors of long and happy lives than social class, IQ or even genes. With that in mind, I wanted to interview relational alchemist Stefanos Sifandos on the important topic of narcissism so you can feel more empowered as you navigate dating and your relationships in general. This episode is a sneak peek into Week Four of my Dating 101 course, so if you're ready to dive into the deep work of relational awareness and set the stage for heart-led, fulfilling relationships, head to datingisdope.com now to sign up! Discover: The root of narcissism or narcissistic traits and why this personality disorder/way of relating manifests Why those with narcissistic traits are attracted to those who are empathic, highly-sensitive and/or codependent How to identify narcissism and the red flags to look for Empowering tips to diffuse the power of a narcissist Links: Dating 101 Instagram: @stefanossifandos Check out Stefanos’ new book Tuned In and Turned On: Bring Conscious Sexuality & Sacred Connection Into Your Life and Elementum Coaching Institute Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Trauma, Nervous System Regulation, Relationships Summary: Sarah Baldwin is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma Coach trained in Polyvagal interventions and on the training team at the Polyvagal Institute. She specializes in somatic trauma healing; attachment work, inner child work and nervous system regulation and I'm so excited to share her insight with you. In this episode, Sarah breaks down the brilliance of the nervous system so we can move out of dysregulated states and become the active operators of our lives. Discover: The incredible protective force within each of us – the Autonomic Nervous System – and how this brilliant system functions to protect us from threat and danger What is happening in the body when stored traumas and/or an insecure attachment style informs the way we show up in the present moment Why a dysregulated nervous system is a primary marker for unhappiness in our lives Tips to self-regulate and move from being in fight/flight/freeze/immobility or shut down Co-regulation and why it's so important! Links: sarahbaldwincoaching.com Instagram: @sarahbcoaching Sign up for Sarah's email list to get exclusive support, offers and her free workbook "How to Gain Control Over How You Feel" Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Psychology, Mass Formation, Groupthink, Belonging Summary: The psychology of individuals is interesting, and how individual psychology is influenced by groups, media, marketing and fear is an area I’m going to continue to explore. It’s like family systems but muchhhhh larger. And much more complex. Yet still simple in the narrow ways we respond when afraid — thanks to evolution and our amygdala. This is why I’M SO EXCITED that I got to interview Mattias Desmet! He is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University in Belgium with a masters degree in statistics. As an academic researcher, Mattias started to study the statistics presented around the current events in early 2020 and it became clear to him that the stats needed further exploration and discussion, as did how we were approaching it psychologically. Mattias joins me to share his expertise in a phenomenon known as "mass formation," a kind of collective hypnosis that occurs under certain societal conditions. WOW. What an incredible exploration that I thoroughly enjoyed. I hope this episode gives you deeper context for our current situation and makes you a feel less alone as you navigate today's climate. Discover: The psychological process of "mass formation" and how it relates to current events The four specific conditions in society that when fulfilled simultaneously, lead to groupthink The surprising reason people continue to buy into a consensus narrative The most efficient strategy you can adopt to help shift the narrative Links: Mattias Desmet's Research Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Transformation, Awareness, Relationships, Breakups, Self Worth Summary: Today’s guest slid into my DM’s with a story of transformation so inspiring that I had to have her on to share her experience. Right before the pandemic, Diana Davis Dyer left her nine year relationship with her fiancé. With plans to be married in May 2020, she felt they were both individually functioning in darkness and that a "forever" like that was terrifying. Having never sat down to decide what kind of future and family she wanted, Diana felt so unsure of who she was and where she was going that a commitment so concrete scared her and prompted a life-changing decision to leave her relationship. After moving out and living with a friend for six months, Diana discovered my work and completed my seven day Relationship Starter Course (formerly Relationships 101) and in Diana's words, "It changed me. It let me RE-WRITE and RE-CREATE my narrative. In those days and the days after, I returned to love. And on his own, my partner did too. We came back together (with lots of work that is never-ending), got married in January 2021, and our love now is stronger, way more fun, deeper and brighter. While an immense bout of heartbreak and pain was inflicted on both of us during those 6 months, what came out of it was worth it. I wouldn't change leaving for a heartbeat, because it wouldn't have lead to this amazing love we now have." If you've struggled with a similar situation, aren't sure what you deserve or haven't sat down and thought about the love and the life you want, this episode is for you. I love for people to hear other’s stories of growth so we can see not only what’s possible for ourselves, but how to get there. I hope this episode plants a seed of hope or possibility and inspires you to keep going down the path of becoming all of who you are. Discover: Why Diana called off her engagement and the inner work she did to facilitate a reunion with her partner How to trust yourself, your innate wisdom and your journey The power of honouring your heart, choosing yourself and the self-worth that follows How painful experiences are necessary on our path to growth The importance of uncovering the narratives that run our lives to understand why we are the way we are and why we choose what we choose Links: Relationships Starter Course: A seven-day deep dive into a better understanding of relationships. (Formerly Relationships 101) Dating 101: A four week course to work on your relational awareness and get into alignment with your dream partner Instagram: @dianadavisdyer Check out Diana's directorial debut JANE: A short film about an assassin that witnesses a violent act at a motel and gives the victim a chance to exact revenge. Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Nutrition, the Microbiome, Relationships, Health + Wellness Summary: Mary Shenouda is a highly sought-after performance chef and specialist with clients including both professional athletes and Hollywood entertainers. Shenouda is also the creator and founder of Phat Fudge, a high-performance food line of her own formulation. After almost two decades suffering from debilitating “mystery” illnesses that doctors seemed unable to explain and prescription drugs failed to solve, Mary took matters into her own hands. Devoting years of dogged, personal research into the foods she was putting into her body, Shenouda decided to change the way she ate and was able to reverse her condition within months. This new lease on life would lead her to abandon a career in tech and start a performance-focused, private chef and consulting practice. Working with a team of nutritionists, doctors, physical therapists, and performance technologies, Mary is able to identify and curate the specific nutritional needs, for a diverse roster of high-performing clients. Having done her Gut Reset program three times myself, I wanted to have Mary on the show to discuss the gut, human performance and the link between nutrition and good relationships. How does the food we feed our body affect emotional regulation and our overall wellbeing? Join me as we explore the mind-gut connection and how to embrace your health goals in a compassionate way. Discover: How your relationships influence your GI health An approach to health and wellness based on self-compassion Mary’s gut reset protocol to promote lower inflammation, better sleep and improved digestion How Mary healed her coeliac disease through food and lifestyle changes The series of events that led to Mary leaving the corporate world and becoming a private chef Links: paleochef.com Phat Fudge Instagram/Twitter: @paleochef 7 Day Gut Reset Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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: Emotional Wellness, Mental Health, Sexuality, Societal Conditioning, Identity, Motherhood, Divorce Summary: Meet Amanda Goetz, my good friend and founder of House of Wise. I’m always inspired by what is born from the space of pain, which is why I wanted to have Amanda on to share her story. Raised in a conservative Midwest home, Amanda is a former group-fitness instructor, marathoner, and overall health nut. Over the past few years, she has navigated a divorce while being a mom of three children and working as a VP at a major wedding industry brand. Amanda turned to CBD out of desperation, and it changed her life. What she has created from her challenges is incredible and I hope her conversation inspires you as it did me. Discover: Amanda’s story of divorce during the pandemic and how her personal exploration into cannabis products led to a new business How Amanda is working to change the stigma and shame associated with cannabis products Amanda’s ritual for switching from ‘Mom mode’ to ‘date mode’ and the importance of allowing your different identities to co-exist How our cannabinoid system works and the way House of Wise’s CBD products are created to ensure your body and mind get the most out of every drop (or bite) The importance of intentional self-care and its profound correlation with self-worth Links: House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co Instagram: House of Wise + Amanda Goetz Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Fun, Technology, Social Media, Relationships, Behavioural Addiction Summary: I discovered Catherine Price’s book, How to Break Up With Your Phone, during the height of what I like to call my “technology breakdown” this September. My relationship with my phone and Instagram was creating a lot of anxiety and resentment and discovering this book was the message I needed to explore and regain control in my relationship to technology. Dubbed “The Marie Kondo of Brains” by The New York Times, Catherine Price is an award-winning science journalist and speaker and the author of books including The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, and How to Break Up with Your Phone. She is also the creator and founder of ScreenLifeBalance.com, which is dedicated to helping people learn how to scroll less and live more. Her work has appeared in publications including The Best American Science Writing, The New York Times, O: The Oprah Magazine, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, The Washington Post Magazine, Slate, Men's Journal, Self, and Outside, among others. Discover: How our phones are deliberately designed to trigger the release of dopamine and ultimately contribute to addictive behaviours The profound negative effects of our devices on intimacy and relationships with other people The importance of fleeting interactions on our wellbeing How to create space from technology and what to do with that space How to harness the power of fun to balance the negative effects of screen time Links: HowtoHaveFun.com ScreenLifeBalance.com Instagram: @_CatherinePrice Twitter: @Catherine_Price Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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: Technology, Social Media, Presence, Connection Summary: Ever feel powerless to the powers of your phone and technology? I certainly have, and over the past few months, my relationship with tech has left me feeling more depleted and anxious than ever. So much so that I recently took my first break from Instagram in seven years! This much needed space allowed me to discover how to relate to my phone and social media on my own terms, and this journey led me to discovering the Light Phone. I was fascinated by this genius idea and the company behind it creating products "designed to be used as little as possible." Say what?! Joining me today is the Light Phone co-founder Kaiwei Tang. After meeting his business partner, artist Joe Hollier, at in a Google experimental program in 2014, this product designer helped create a smartphone alternative that promotes peace of mind and intentional use. Whether you need a break from your smartphone for the weekend or you're ready to ditch it for good, the Light Phone changes how you experience your time. Discover: How tech companies profit from our time, attention and data and how The Light Phone is disrupting this industry The effects of constant digital stimulation and the profound benefits users have experienced from "going light" How to regain control in your relationship with your smartphone The ways we distract and numb ourselves with technology and how the Light Phone is helping people reconnect with themselves, others and the present moment Links: The Light Phone Instagram: @thelightphone Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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: Breathwork, Inner Power, Physiology, Cold Therapy, Trauma, Stress Management Summary: "Just BREATHE, mother-f@&*er!" Join me in this fiery conversation with 'The Iceman', nicknamed so for breaking a number of records related to cold exposure including: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes. In this episode with the legendary Wim Hof, we passionately explore the power we each hold to not only heal ourselves from within, but to control our physiology through will, breathwork and cold therapy. Get ready to have your mind blown and your inner fire ignited as we explore how to tap into your potential and unlock the multitude of benefits of the Wim Hof Method. Discover: Wim's powerful, accessible and scientifically endorsed method for improved energy, mood and cognitive function How to tap into the power we each hold within to heal and move through trauma or blockages How to shift our entire physiology and influence the immune, lymphatic, vascular and nervous systems using breath and cold therapy The simple technique to unlock your deepest potential and become the master of your emotions Links: Are you interested in learning the Wim Hof Method? Visit www.wimhofmethod.com for workshops, online courses and more, or download the Wim Hof Method app for free in the Google or Apple store Instagram: @iceman_hof Youtube: @wimhof1 Scientific Discoveries Iceman VICE Documentary Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co The Cold Plunge | Use code Createthelove for $150 off your first order at thecoldplunge.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: Healing, Transformation, Relationships, Betrayal, Infidelity Summary: Buckle up, friends, because in today’s episode we’re taking you on a ride. I have been consistently impressed with today’s guest and I was so inspired by her story that I had to have her on the podcast to share it with you. For comedian and content creator Manon Mathews, comedy is life. It took more than luck for her hilarious antics on Vine to open the door for her career. Years of routinely embarrassing herself, improv classes, some stints as an amateur standup comic, unrelenting dedication, and a life-altering night out that forced her to change her ways—that’s what set her on the path to manifesting her dream life. Join me and Manon as she shares her story of a whirlwind romance, the betrayal that shattered her reality and the incredible transformation that followed. Discover: The importance of honouring your intuition and trusting energy The lessons and growth that can come from infidelity and betrayal Links: Instagram: @manonmathews & @manonfestation Twitter: @manonmathews TikTok: @manonmathews Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Conflict, Communication, Relationships, Personal Responsibility, Parenting Summary: This week I’m joined once again by the brilliant Jayson Gaddis. Jayson is an incredible author, relationship expert and coach who teaches the one class we didn’t get in school – “How To Do Relationships.” Jayson leads one of the most in-depth and comprehensive relationship educational programs and trains relationship coaches all over the world. He’s also the host of The Relationship School Podcast with over 5 million downloads and published his first book, Getting to Zero, in October 2021. Discover: The number one thing we can do to better manage and move through conflict Tools and techniques to master communication under stress How the rupture and repair cycle builds security in an relationship over time How to model healthy conflict and repair for our children Links: Getting to Zero jaysongaddis.com relationshipschool.com Instagram: @JaysonGaddis YouTube: @JaysonGaddis Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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: Fulfillment, Sobriety, Grief Summary: They say when the student is ready, the teacher arrives, and that was most certainly the case with this week’s guest, Gangaji. I discovered Gangaji’s teachings in the depths of my recent breakup and her words sparked a profound journey deep within me. As a teacher and author, Gangaji meets with seekers from across the globe and in all walks of life. She shares her direct experience of the essential message she received from her teacher Papaji and offers it to all who want to discover a true and lasting fulfillment. Through her life and words, she powerfully articulates how it is really possible to discover the truth of who you are and be true to that discovery. Discover: The truths that dwell in stillness The call to sobriety How to take responsibility for your narrative Links: Website: gangaji.org Monthly Online Meeting: Live with Gangaji Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co 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: Personal Responsibility, Self-Realization, Subconscious Programming Summary: This week's guest is Rachel Fiori, MSOT and Mystical Therapist. For over 23 years, Rachel has empowered individuals, couples, high-profile people, and coaches across the world to reach a level of mastery in their lives. She strategically teaches how to let go of painful mental, emotional, behavioural, and inner child programs through self-realization so her clients can be free from suffering, create sacred relationships, and fulfill their life’s potential. Discover: The importance of acknowledging our divinity Why radical responsibility is key to healing the deeply embedded programs that often run our lives How examining our own programming affects systemic change Manipulation vs. conscious intention Links: Instagram: @rachel_fiori Website: The Masters of Self University Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Quantum Philosophy, Medicine, Health Freedom, Harmony, Biology, Nature, Culture, Anthroposophy Summary: Our inherent connection to the natural world is in a state of disharmony and Dr. Nathan Riley, who refers to himself as a recovering OB/GYN, joins us in this episode to talk about his experiences practicing within the constructs of the Western medical model, why he left, and how he pushes back against the template approach to human health + standardized medical intervention. Dr. Riley treats the whole being in order to facilitate an elevated, expansive, and embodied life (and a good death). Discover: The problem with the Western medical model's one-size-fits-all, template approach. Birthing practices, medical convenience, and coercion in “corporate” medicine. Death, rebirth, and ancient wisdom. Embracing the beauty of our natural death experience. Re-harmonizing with + reconnecting to the natural world. Links IG: @nathanrileyobgyn Tiktok: @nathanrileyobgyn Website: www.BelovedHolistics.com End of episode reference: Dr. Stan Grof Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Self-Discovery, Societal Expectations, Individuality, Accountability, Repression Experienced teacher, writer, and speaker, Rainier Wylde takes us on a journey of the human experience and his struggles with finding his true self. Rainier also shares how society conditions us to wear a cloak of dishonesty, and how we can dissolve the daily illusion we live and learn to be our true selves. Discover: Deeper understanding of the human experience. You have to be a SELF in order to be in relationships with others. What fuels us to repress individuality. What comes next when the mask comes off and it’s time to face your true self. The basement of shadows and how it helps to dismantle your reality to find yourself. Links IG: @rainierwylde Website: https://www.rainierwylde.com/ The Rope, an 8-week transformational experience of discovering self, building mastery, and encountering profound connection. A community of brothers becoming strong individuals in relationship to others, a leveling up, and a sense of freedom. Current Rope experience is May 4 - June 22. Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Death, Breakups, Relationships, Boundaries, Learning to Let Go, Self-Reflection, Relational Endings Death. Learning to let go. It’s easier said than done. You didn’t fight hard enough for this relationship. These are words and phrases that haunt us when we shift towards a new phase of our lives, whether it’s professionally, romantically or both. When we find ourselves at the end of a relationship we often feel that we need to fight so we can preserve the relationship. We feel that we need to give that extra push to preserve the love that once was. But what if...the best way to fight for the relationship is to let it go? What if...the best way to honour each other is to honour yourselves first? When we find ourselves at these crossroads where do we go? What do we need to do to move on and grow? Discover: How we mistake letting go with giving up. Letting go of people, behaviours, patterns that are not in alignment is a superpower. Relationships are a potent invitation to your expansion and growth. We’re not honouring our worth when we don’t show up. Love is meant to teach us, to prepare us for connection that is within our highest alignment. Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Breathwork, Shamanic Healing, Transformation, Spiritual Awakening Anahata Ananda blends the compassion and tenderness of an Angel and the wisdom and strength of a Shaman to guide profound journeys of core healing and spiritual awakening. As a Certified High-Performance Coach, Shamanic Healer and Soul Guide, Anahata has guided thousands of individuals through core life shifts, helping them to turn their life around and manifest the life of their dreams. Anahata is the founder of Shamangelic Healing, based in Sedona, AZ, where she offers life coaching, virtual workshops, group retreats, private healing sessions and online courses. She is also the host of the internationally acclaimed Shamangelic Healing Podcast. Discover: Anahata’s passion for guiding people through their transformational journey of reclamation and relighting their fire. Opening up our subconscious where we can see ourselves in our fuller potential through the Shamangelic healing. Accessing our natural state of joy and fully expressing ourselves as compassionate humans. Free gift for our audience from Anahata: Free Guided Visualization for Balancing the Feminine & Masculine Within + 15% off Anahata's online Balancing the Feminine & Masculine Within course: https://shamangelic.pages.ontraport.net/FreeGift_MarkGroves Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Resources: Website: ShamangelicHealing.com Instagram: @AnahataAnanda Facebook: facebook.com/ShamangelicHealing YouTube: youtube.com/ShamangelicHealing Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Relationships, Self Discovery, Accountability, Self-Care & Social Conditioning Jennifer is a hairstylist, writer, podcaster, and mother who shares her courageous and transformative journey of self-discovery and accountability. Jennifer also shares the importance of running towards the chaos instead of running away from it, and the value of putting in the work. Discover: Jennifer’s personal journey learning to face challenges head-on. Normalizing life’s beautiful struggles. Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. Links: Instagram: @hightide_mama Jennifer’s Podcast: High Tide - a podcast about brave individuals navigating life's waves and going beyond their comfort zones. Experience the Rediscover Your Wholeness course that transformed Jennifer's personal growth journey at Create The Love! Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Career Fulfillment, Finding Purpose, Leadership, Identity, Personality Archetypes Jonathan Fields is the mastermind behind the Sparketype assessment, which uses 30 million data points to help you discover your unique imprint, so you can become aligned with the work that makes you come alive! Discover: Why you feel burned out and uninspired by your career, and how a simple, unexpected shift can bring more meaning and joy back into what you do. How to reimagine your current work to feel more energized and inspired. Tapping your Sparketype to ignite a sense of purpose, excitement, and possibility. Links: Find Your Sparketype: https://sparketype.com Website: https://www.jonathanfields.com Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanfields Jonathan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfields1 Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Identity, Othering, Restoring Our Humanity, Finding Your Center The world is in a state where the divisiveness cuts so deep that human beings are actually wishing death upon one another for not falling in line with a particular point of view. How did we get here? Discover: The issue of our resistance to discomfort and intellectual fragility. Dehumanization in order to justify human rights violations. The crafty marketing via captured organizations driving “othering” and exclusion. Links: IG: @createthelove and @createthelovecards Website:www.createthelove.com Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Loving + accepting Transgender family members, Re-learning how to receive love, Radical Authenticity Moe Ari is a licensed marriage and family therapist + reiki practitioner who brings the confluence of these worlds to his healing practice. Moe specializes in working with the LGBTQIA+ community and all people in pursuit of authenticity + self-awareness. Discover: Moe’s personal journey as a member of the Transgender community. Overcoming adversity in the quest for your authentic self. The authenticity versus belonging dynamic. Links: IG: @loveoutproud Website:www.loveistranscendent.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/loveistranscendent Sponsors: Organifi | Visit organifi.com/createthelove to receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Create more love by visiting: createthelove.com @createthelove @createthelovecards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Unhealthy Comparison, Social Pressure, Individuality, Identity Best-selling author, motivational speaker, and empowerment entrepreneur Melissa Ambrosini walks us through overcoming what she’s coined “comparisonitis,” a.k.a. the unhealthy and incessant self-comparison that stems from spending so much of our time in the digital landscape. Discover: The signs that you’re suffering from comparisonitis. Embracing your uniqueness and becoming genuinely happy. Getting clear on your own core values in order to heal from comparisonitis. Links: @melissaambrosini www.melissaambrosini.com http://comparisonitis.com/ https://twitter.com/Mel_Ambrosini https://www.facebook.com/MelissaAmbrosiniTribe ~~~ Your body is an amazing organic machine that can accomplish miraculous feats. But it needs the right fuel and signals to function at its best. Some of those signals include adaptogens which can help boost energy and help you return to a state of calm when you’re feeling stressed. Create The Love’s favourite source of adaptogens is Organifi! Grab your Organifi at organifi.com/createthelove and receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE at the cart! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Self-Sabotage, Healthy Discomfort, Courage, Curiosity & Cancel Culture As a collective, we must exit our echo chambers, open our minds, embrace nuance, and return to curiosity & reasoned discourse. Discover: Practicing critical thought & becoming okay with the potential of being wrong Creating an environment where it’s acceptable to experience healthy discomfort The intrinsic power of curiosity and the value of embracing nuance Collective self-sabotage and how “cancel culture” has created an environment where discourse is viewed as an affront In this episode, I sit down with globally recognised mindset coach Africa Brooke to talk censorship, collective self-sabotage, and how the success of humanity relies on the understanding that we must be capable of coexisting, which requires healthy, productive engagement with one another instead of forced homogeneity & conformity of thought. This is one of the most important podcasts you’ll listen to this year. Links: IG: @africabrooke Website: africabrooke.com ~~~ Your body is an amazing organic machine that can accomplish miraculous feats. But it needs the right fuel and signals to function at its best. Some of those signals include adaptogens which can help boost energy and help you return to a state of calm when you’re feeling stressed. Create The Love’s favourite source of adaptogens is Organifi! Grab your Organifi at organifi.com/createthelove and receive 20% off all products with code CREATETHELOVE at the cart! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices