The Mark Groves Podcast

Themes: Attachment Theory, Conflict, Relationships, Intimacy, Parenthood Summary: Today I’m joined by John Kim and Vanessa Bennett for a wonderful conversation discussing the core themes from their new book, “It’s Not Me, It’s You,” including how to navigate differences in your relationship. John Kim (aka The Angry Therapist) and Vanessa Bennett are not only licensed therapists and relationship coaches but master plate spinners. Writing books, hosting podcasts, creating mental health content, and raising their toddler are just a few of those spinning plates. Before their worlds collided, they each experienced the painful expiration of long term relationships which thrust them into their inner journeys, personal therapy, therapy school, and helping thousands of people relationship better. As a couple, they are committed to being transparent about their baggage, bullsh*t, and the slippery knots of their own imperfect relationship to help illuminate the surprising issues that hinder all of us from finding, enjoying, and sustaining love. Discover: How to navigate different love languages Framing your differences as opportunities Tips for navigating conflict with your partner The difference between doing life with someone vs. doing life at or around them 00:00 Intro 04:00 Therapists are human too 07:20 Writing a book with your partner 10:03 Different love languages 16:55 The anxious/avoidant dance 19:07 Differences in relationship 23:33 It’s in the small moments 28:20 Handling conflict 35:11 Past relationships vs. now 39:00 Softness & vulnerability in relationship 41:00 Greatest challenges in couples 47:22 Being transactional 53:47 Clean anger is necessary Links: Instagram: @vanessasbennett + @theangrytherapist TikTok: @thecodayoga + @theangrytherapist Pre-order Vanessa and John's new book, It’s Not Me It’s You, here. 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, Relationship Coaching, Intimacy, Emotional Intelligence Summary: In today’s episode I’m joined once again by the insightful Jayson Gaddis. Tune in as we discuss some of the most common relational challenges we both encounter and how Jayson helps others both better understand relationships AND teach relational skills themselves through The Relationship School. Jayson Gaddis, author, podcaster, speaker, and “personal trainer for relationships”, is a global leader on interpersonal conflict and connection. He got tired of complaining that street-level relationship skills are not taught in school, so he founded The Relationship School, an impact-based company dedicated to helping individuals, couples and teams work out their differences in order to have indestructible relationships. His new 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. Discover: The most common relationship challenges we both see A common root cause of unavailability One question to ask yourself when you don’t know whether to stay or go The advantages of being a coach vs. a therapist How Relationship School differs from other trainings Our thoughts on why relationship skills aren’t taught in school 00:00 Intro 01:42 The problem of not having mutual partnership 03:28 The most common relationship challenges 05:10 Dating unavailability 06:35 Should you stay or go? 08:07 Ghosting 08:52 People transform their lives around their relationship pain 11:18 Becoming a therapist 16:45 Group beliefs influencing individual beliefs 20:21 Breaking out of old systems 23:22 Challenging the client 29:18 Hearing feedback 33:46 Teaching how to handle conflict 35:19 Success of a relationship shouldn’t be measured by length 36:59 Movies modeling real life 40:02 Apologizing & conflict repair Links: Instagram | @jaysongaddis Website | relationshipschool.com Relationship Coach Certification Program | Visit this link to apply! Jayson's team interviews everyone that comes into the program. Once accepted, you will get a massive discount of $1000 at checkout when you use the promo code CREATETHELOVE Book | Getting to Zero I’m Sorry: How to Apologize and Why It Matters with Dr. Harriet Lerner | Part 1 | Part 2 Embracing Conflict with Jayson Gaddis - The Mark Groves Podcast 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, Red Flags, Infidelity, Forgiveness, Attachment Theory Summary: I’m super pumped to be joined by Jeff Guenther, aka @therapyjeff for today’s episode. I’ve been watching Jeff distill complex information and break down relational challenges online in such a consumable and digestible way for some time now, so to sit down with him today and go deeper into allllll things romantic relationships is an honour. Jeff Guenther is a licensed professional counselor in Portland, Oregon. He’s been a therapist since 2005 and his practice focuses on both couples and individuals. These days, he spends most of his spare time making one-minute videos for TikTok and Instagram, and more in-depth content on Patreon. Consider following him on all the platforms for relationship advice, tips, pep talks and other resources to maximize your mental health. Discover: Green flags to look for on a date Why knowing your own red flags is essential for a healthy relationship The best time to ask “what are we?” When it’s okay (and can actually benefit your relationship) to crush on someone else Red flags to watch for when you crush on someone else 00:00 Intro 01:48 Starting an online presence 05:05 Back to (relationship) basics 06:08 Blaming your parents 08:00 Do you need to forgive in order to heal? 11:30 Stop talking shit about your ex 13:15 Know your own red flags 16:44 Assuming good intent 20:20 Asking for reassurance 26:56 Actions vs. words 30:45 Having needs is sexy 35:21 Anxious/avoidant attachment 37:54 Having a crush on someone while in a relationship 51:07 Red flags when you have a crush 53:10 Thinking relationally Links: Website | therapyjeff.com & therapyden.com Instagram | @therapyjeff TikTok | @therapyjeff Patreon | @therapyjeff 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: Self-Worth, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Emotions, Boundaries Summary: In 2015, having worked in the world of TV for eight years, Sophie Dear was signed off work due to anxiety and insomnia. Feeling pretty broken, she retrained as a yoga teacher and started a journey of inner work. Then, very suddenly at the end of 2019, Sophie's 10 year relationship and marriage broke down. She jumped on a plane to Bali in March 2020 with a plan to work out what she truly wanted. After stumbling across my work on Instagram, she took my Become a Boundaries Badass and Crushing Codependency courses, both of which had a huge impact on her relationships and self-worth. Sophie now works as a self-worth empowerment coach and is very much enjoying her best life. As she explains in this episode, re-discovering her self-worth has been her biggest journey and I'm honored to have played a part in it! Discover: Tangible tips for building self-worth How having boundaries will change your life in the best way Having compassion for your old patterns and survival strategies 00:00 Intro 01:21 Sophie's story 05:25 Allopathic medicine being symptom oriented 08:32 Effects of being unkind to yourself 10:30 Yoga and self-worth 17:03 Seeking your true self 18:26 Feeling seen for the first time 21:32 Growing up with a sick parent 23:41 When you become what you’ve been seeking 25:07 Every feeling you feel is valid 27:02 Boundaries and codependency 31:26 Survival strategies as superpowers 33:11 Having space for difficult and vulnerable conversations 38:42 Focusing on expansion rather than your limitations 39:27 Change starts when you start seeing your self-worth 42:48 We are wired to survive, not for happiness 46:04 Rituals for self-worth Links: Website | www.sophiedear.com Instagram | @_sophiedear, @move.and.inspire Move & Inspire: Get $35 off here using the code CREATETHELOVE 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: Overcoming Fear, Speaking Your Truth, Authenticity, Alignment, Integrity Summary: So often, we allow the human in us - the part that has fears and limiting beliefs - talk us out of what feels right on a soul level. We talk ourselves out of taking courageous action, starting something new, laying a boundary, having a conversation, moving in a new direction… because stepping into the unknown is scary AF. It’s much easier (and more comfortable) to stay in the spaces, cycles and patterns that are already working and familiar. But the reality is this: when we know we can become more and we don’t answer the call, the pain of misalignment will eventually catch up. Which brings me to where I am today: realizing I have not been fully liberated and in integrity on @createthelove for some time. I’ve been holding back my full expression on social media, afraid of how I might be received — but I realize that in doing so, I don’t get to be all of me and you don’t get to know all of me. I came here to speak what is true for me, and be committed to building bridges. But one cannot build bridges when ones does not have a bridge between the parts of themselves they are afraid of expressing. So here I am: expressing. Join me for this special solo episode as I dive deeper into what has sparked this evolution and what to expect from me going forward as I step into a more aligned, more expressed, and more liberated version of myself. Thank you for being on this journey with me! Discover: Why committing to telling the truth changes everything An intimate letter to you, my community, on how my platform is evolving My thoughts on cancel culture, nuance and discussion How to step into a space of curiosity when you disagree with someone’s beliefs 00:00 Intro 01:31 Fearing the unknown 03:37 Don’t listen to the human in you 06:20 Let the truth that lives within you also live outside of you 09:12 Committing to telling the truth 12:16 Creating the love 17:34 Don’t get stuck in someone else’s expectations 19:59 Be curious about anything you’re not allowed to criticize 21:37 Cancel culture 27:20 Tolerating different beliefs 30:09 Stop wasting your time focusing on other people Links: Watch this episode on Youtube Sign up for my newsletter here Watch my recent IG Live on this topic The Impacts of Lockdowns with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya 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: Health, Personal Responsibility, Mindset, Food Systems, Resilience, Medical Autonomy, Longevity Summary: They say when the student is ready the teacher arrives, and that was exactly the case with today’s guest, Dr. Tyna Moore. With nearly three decades of experience in the medical world, Dr. Tyna Moore, ND, DC is a leading expert in holistic regenerative medicine and resilient health. Traditionally and alternatively trained in science and medicine as both a Naturopathic Physician and Chiropractor, she brings a unique perspective to those wishing to build a more robust foundation in their health and well-being. She is a podcast host, author, speaker, kettlebell devotee and mother as well as a fierce advocate for health autonomy and personal responsibility, which she helps others improve through her many offerings at drtyna.com and on her podcast, The Dr Tyna Show. Join us as we talk about the importance of metabolic health in our overall wellbeing, how we ended up in the sea of metabolic dysfunction we see today, plus Dr. Tyna’s top strategies for improving your health and resilience. Discover: Dr. Tyna’s journey from chronic illness as a young adult to thriving in her forties Simple strategies to improve your metabolic health and see noticeable shifts in your mood, energy levels and inflammation levels The role of mindset and personal responsibility in building optimal health How to build resilience against chronic and acute disease 00:00 Intro 01:07 Importance of presenting data and the truth 06:57 Pain and vanity 10:45 Information is empowering 13:09 Microbiomes are contagious 17:19 Unrealized food disorder 21:06 Strength training and its benefits 28:38 How to work on metabolic health 31:27 The food supply is adulterated 35:51 Sugar is satan 38:22 Making things conducive to longevity 39:45 Canceling and vilifying information rather than understanding the discomfort 43:45 There are demons among us 47:44 Easily influenced 56:16 The metabolic revamp Links: Instagram | @drtyna The Metabolic Revamp Challenge The Dr. Tyna Show 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: Liberation, Masculinity, Patriarchy, Karma, Relationships, Self-Awareness Summary: John Wineland is a renowned author, teacher and speaker who guides both men and women in the realms of life purpose, relational communication, sexual intimacy and embodiment. I’ve admired John’s work for years, incorporating many of his teachings into my own journey. Join us for this episode where we explore a new vision of awakened masculinity — one rooted in conscious awareness, unflinching responsibility and true leadership. One that invites men to feel deeply, disavow numbness and turn away from ego-driven dogma that has harmed women, the planet, and men themselves. John's embodiment-driven teaching draws from not only over 30 years of experience of his own Buddhist meditative practice but from 13 years of intensive study and practice with renowned Yogic Intimacy teacher, David Deida. Drawing from Deida's revolutionary framework, as well as the deep lineages of Vajrayana, Tantra, Kundalini yoga, Taoist and Iron Shirt Qigong traditions, John seeks to create a profound experience for men and women longing to express their deepest desires with open, fierce and loving hearts. His new book, From The Core, shares a practical guide to redefine, heal and re-embrace masculinity in our world. Discover: How masculinity and what it means to be a valuable male within a relationship, community and society — is being redefined The value of integrating the masculine and the feminine within Simple practices to invite more presence, awareness and depth to your relationships 00:00 Intro 00:38 A new paradigm of masculinity 04:44 What is a liberated man? 08:36 Integrating the masculine and feminine within 10:35 Liberate yourself from patterns 13:58 The myth of the good husband 17:31 Why we resist liberation 19:42 Changing your karma 24:40 Make space for your inner self 26:57 Men want depth 30:28 Grief and anger 32:00 Beauty and awe 34:09 Love is not transactional 39:27 Killing the teacher 41:35 Internal patriarchy 43:24 Having a partner who challenges you 46:19 How to relate to the feminine 47:11 Toxic masculinity Links: Instagram | @john_wineland Workshop | The Virtual Workshop Series by John Wineland Book | From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth & Healing the World by John Wineland What Femininity Wants with John Wineland | The Mark Groves Podcast 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: Healing, Health, Holistic Health, Emotions, Self-Expression, Authenticity Summary: I often talk about the deep impact both our relationships and emotional health have on our physical health, so this week I’m thrilled to be diving deeper into the subject with the one and only Dr. Christian Gonzalez. Join us for a beautiful conversation about why authentic self-expression and releasing suppressed emotions is so important for the health of your body, mind and spirit. Dr. G took an interest in many fields of medicine, but it wasn’t until his mother passed of cancer that he decided to shift his focus to oncology. There he found a passion for helping people optimize their health by preventing chronic disease and he soon realized that cancer was not simply nutritional or exercise-based, it was much more than that. As he studied this concept more, Dr. G became passionate about environmental medicine as well as the mind, body, and spirit connection. Everything is connected, from the foods we eat to the way we think and interact with the world and the people in our lives. These seemingly small factors all play a large part when it comes to our health and longevity. Because of this, Dr. G has shifted from working with patients to focusing his energy on mass education. He is the host of the excellent Heal Thy Self podcast, which focuses on giving people the tools they need to truly heal from the inside out and highlights some of the top medical professionals in the industry. Discover: How the relationships we have with our home, the environment, and the people in our lives all play a role in the development of chronic disease The deep impact your emotional health has on your physical health Why authentic self-expression is so important The pathway to healing suppressed emotions and unhooking from unhelpful protective mechanisms 00:00 Intro 02:26 How Dr. G got started in the medical field 06:15 Pivoting into Naturopathic Medicine 11:06 Healing from suppressed emotions and trauma 17:34 The cost of resisting your true emotions 25:15 Letting yourself feel “negative” & “unlovable” emotions 32:06 The role of nutrition and supplementation 37:04 Authentic self expression can protect you from toxic environments Links: Instagram | @doctor.gonzalez Website | docgonzalez.com Podcast | Heal Thy Self with Dr. G Mark Groves on Heal Thy Self with Dr. G 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: Birth, Birth Control, Reproductive Health, Body Autonomy, Informed Consent Summary: This week I’m joined by powerhouse Ricki Lake to discuss her fascinating new documentary, The Business of Birth Control. Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, this new documentary examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women’s health and liberation. Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill. In this episode we explore the risks and side effects of the pill your doctor probably didn’t tell you about, unethical drug trials, the advantages of being in tune with your body and cycle, holistic alternatives to the pill, and so much more! Discover: The risks and side effects of the pill your doctor probably didn’t tell you about Real stories of people who have experienced harmful side effects from birth control The problem with labeling and lack of informed consent when it comes to the pill 00:00 Intro 01:51 What motivated Ricki to educate in the reproductive space 04:30 Home birth 07:04 Re-education about birth control 11:04 Side effects of birth control 17:23 Tragic stories from birth control use 19:43 Labeling and information 21:44 Understanding your rights and choices 23:01 Tracking menstrual cycle 25:44 How to navigate through this 28:03 Christianity and sexual abstinence 30:27 Importance of sex education 33:20 What Ricki’s most proud of in terms of the film 34:57 Challenging & questioning other people’s beliefs 41:37 Hypocrisy in religion 43:46 People hate it when we question the status quo 45:33 Giving birth on your own terms 47:52 Finding love Links: Stream The Business of Birth Control in the US & Canada - use code CREATETHELOVE for 50% off! International Audiences: Join the waitlist to watch The Business of Birth Control Watch The Business of Being Born Business of Birth Control | Instagram Ricki Lake | Instagram Cured Nutrition's Joseph Sheehey on the Mark Groves Podcast Check out my course Dating 101! Sweetening the Pilll with Holly Grigg Spall The War on Nature with Dr. Nathan Riley 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: Spirituality, Spiritual Awakening, Clairvoyance, Channeling, Medium Summary: This week I’m joined by one of the foremost spiritual channels working today — Paul Selig. Described as “a medium for the living,” Paul has the unique ability to step into and “become” the people his clients ask about, often taking on their personalities and physical characteristics as he “hears” them telepathically. In this episode, we discuss Paul’s backstory, how he discovered his clairvoyance and some of the wisdom he has channeled using his unique gift. Paul was born in New York City and received his master’s degree from Yale. A spiritual experience in 1987 left him clairvoyant. In his nine breakthrough works of channeled literature, including I Am the Word, The Book of Mastery, and the Beyond the Known Trilogy: Realization, Alchemy, and The Kingdom author and medium Paul Selig has recorded an extraordinary program for personal and planetary evolution as humankind awakens to its own divine nature. Discover: Life as an expression of divinity What it really means to “be of service” A unique way to look at forgiveness Messages to all of us from the guides 00:00 Intro 01:25 How it all started 05:01 Understanding the voices he hears 07:41 Evolution of the guide’s messages 10:14 Knowing who you are, what you are, and what you serve 18:57 Forgiveness is important 20:06 Everything hidden will be found 22:47 When you reject something, you can’t change it 25:56 The guides 30:16 Feeling energy 35:05 How transmission of messages happens 38:59 A message from the guides 43:36 Books and energies Links: Paul’s Instagram Paul’s Website The Kingdom - A Channeled Text by Paul Selig 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: Self-Love, Self-Expression, Shame, Self-Care, Acceptance, Authenticity Summary: This week I'm joined by yoga teacher, author and my friend, Jennifer Pastiloff. In this episode we discuss how to live from a place of love, accepting and being true to yourself, self-compassion, finding beauty in unexpected places and so much more. Jen Pastiloff offers a unique style of teaching through her workshop “On Being Human”, which is based on her bestselling book of the same name. She describes these workshops as “a hybrid of yoga related movement, writing, sharing out loud, letting the snot fly, and the occasional dance party.” She has been featured on Good Morning America, New York Magazine, Health Magazine, CBS News and more for her unique teachings which she has taught to thousands of women in sold-out workshops all over the world. Discover: One simple way to open yourself up to more beauty, miracles and love A morning prayer to help set yourself up for success each day Why inspired action needs to follow awareness in order to make meaningful change Each new day as an opportunity to begin again Owning your flaws and showing up anyway 00:00 Intro 00:59 Are you who you say you are? 02:36 Operating from love 06:31 Talk to more strangers 09:54 Don’t lose the child in you 13:31 Create your morning prayer 19:27 Make mistakes and begin again 22:22 Owning your messiness 24:34 Taking inspired action 26:27 Surround yourself with people who inspire you 29:22 Don’t take yourself too seriously 32:35 Choose your struggle 37:14 Jen’s experience of going deaf 42:44 Cancel culture 44:51 Social hierarchy 48:26 Shame 51:00 Seeking validation vs. being true to yourself 56:03 Give yourself permission Links: Jennifer’s Instagram Jennifer’s Website Jennifer’s Book: On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard Join us on the Mine’d app! Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.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: Propaganda, Media Literacy, News, Persuasion, Social Media Summary: Today I’m joined by Renee Hobbs, who is an expert in digital and media literacy education. She's the author of Mind Over Media: Propaganda Education for a Digital Age and for 30 years has helped educators across four contents integrate digital and media literacy into all subject areas and grade levels. In this episode, Renee unpacks what propaganda is, why we should be aware of it, and how it really affects and influences us. A topic as timely as ever these days! Discover: How propaganda works and why developing critical thinking skills around all types of media is so important How media messages shape our culture and society How powerful language is as a persuasive tool The importance of curiosity and seeking out divergent perspectives Increasing your capacity for complexity and critical thinking 00:00 Intro 00:49 Information in today’s era 02:35 Propaganda is everywhere 04:19 News and facts 06:03 Definition of propaganda 09:02 The power of language 15:29 Media’s role in society 19:36 Conspiracy theories 20:25 Stereotypes vs. embracing complexity 23:55 Self-interest is inescapable 27:02 Manage your rage 29:57 Propaganda is in the eye of the beholder 31:54 Searching for opposing beliefs 34:55 The learning journey with podcasts 37:50 Learning by creating media Links: Mind Over Media Website Contemporary Propaganda Gallery Set Your Motivation Media Education Lab Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.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: Mental Health, Purpose, Career, Self-Awareness, Reflection Summary: Today I’m joined by best-selling author, podcast host and mental fitness strategist Marc Champagne. In Mark’s book, Personal Socrates, he explored the pointed questions that stimulate our mental fitness and teach us how to direct our internal narrative to work for us instead of against us. Marc studied the prompts and practices of legends such as Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, Robin Williams, James Clear, Coco Chanel, Stephen Hawking, and many others to bring clarity, intentionality, and possibility to every aspect of reader’s lives. In this episode, Marc unpacks what he’s learnt about the mental fitness practices and reflective questions shaping the lives of some of the most successful and brilliant thinkers in the world. Discover: The simple daily practice almost all successful/impactful people have in common Staying motivated, even at your lowest moments How journaling can help you understand yourself better Questions for increased self-awareness 00:00 Intro 00:50 Leaving a secure job 06:11 Failing and starting again 11:40 Micro-moments of motivation 14:34 Top 3 mental fitness habits 16:42 One question away from a different mindset 18:41 Importance of self-reflection 20:15 Journaling 25:42 What we’re pretending not to know 27:22 Why we’re afraid of slowing down 32:08 The hard to answer questions 35:51 Personal Socrates 40:53 Definition of mental fitness 45:39 Be in a state of possibility Links: Marc Champagne’s Instagram Behind The Human Podcast Behind The Human Website Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.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: Inner Peace, Mental Health, Purpose, Belonging, Self-Expression Summary: Today I'm joined by my friend and the host of The Mental Wealth Podcast, Kaylor Betts. In this episode, Kaylor shares what it means to be both mentally healthy and wealthy, and how to cultivate inner peace in an increasingly chaotic world. Kaylor Betts is a rising star in the mental health space; with a growing following and a hard hitting, buzzworthy podcast, The Mental Wealth Podcast. Kaylor is a contrarian and holds no punches when speaking out against mainstream opinion. He faced his mental health head-on, tackled his long history with anxiety and depression and has since taken a deep dive into studying human optimization to create a brand around what he calls ‘Mental Wealth’. Working with clients around the world, he is relentless in his passion to change lives and help us all understand how to live life beyond what we thought was possible. Discover: What mental wealth is and how to create it Creating purpose in your life vs. discovering your purpose What to do when self-expression threatens belonging Getting comfortable with facing the uncomfortable 00:00 Intro 00:40 Having mental wealth 03:07 Discovering purpose 08:58 Belonging and being accepted 12:53 Handling hate and having inner peace 15:49 Beliefs you had as a kid affect you as an adult 19:17 Allowing people to accept a new version of you 27:26 Importance of humility 30:11 Becoming mentally healthy and wealthy 36:24 Living consciously 42:13 Be the observer of your thoughts 44:20 Dealing with procrastination 48:12 Danger vs. fear Links: Kaylor Betts Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/?hl=en The Mental Wealth Podcast | https://www.mentalwealthpodcast.co/ The Mental Wealth Academy | https://buildmentalwealth.co/ Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid by Jonathan Haidt | https://bit.ly/3tSbgDw Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.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: Human Biases, Victimhood, Cancel Culture, Virtue Signaling, Morality Summary: Lately I’ve been feeling motivated to explore my own (and what seems to be the world in general’s) edge around having hard conversations. What shapes binary/black and white thinking, and what has created the inability to speak about subjects that have become so hypersensitive? How can can we disagree with love and curiosity? It seems that more often than not, we cease talking about certain things altogether because it’s easier to avoid cancellation, the possibility of being critized, and conflict. But whenever we do this, we don’t actually serve our communities, our society, or the world as a whole. I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation with Cory Clark and was blown away by the research she shares about human biases, victim mentality, and more. It gave me the opportunity to explore my own personal biases and to bring light to the things that I don’t even see about myself and the way I see the world. I hope it does the same for you. Cory Clark is the Director of the Adversarial Collaboration Project at University of Pennsylvania and a Visiting Scholar in the Psychology Department. She received her PhD in Social and Personality Psychology and Quantitative Methods from University of California, Irvine and formerly worked as an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at Durham University in the United Kingdom and the Director of Academic Engagement for Heterodox Academy. Among other things, she studies political biases (on both the left and right) and how moral and political concerns influence evaluations of science among everyday people and scientists alike. She writes a Psychology Today blog called The AntiSocial Psychologist and occasionally co-hosts the YouTube channel and podcast, Antisocial Psychologists. Discover: How victimhood can be used for manipulation/to gain very real benefits Why we tend to cancel other people for having different opinions How research shows that being perceived as a victim can justify immoral behavior 00:00 Intro 01:27 Social media reinforces our beliefs 03:46 Competition in research 06:34 Being biased is human nature 11:14 The bias blindspot 12:52 Vicitmhood and the evolutionary benefits of playing victim 21:26 Justification of immoral behaviors 26:24 Emotional manipulation & victim playing 33:57 Victim and virtue signaling 39:46 Obsessive passions versus harmonious passions 41:56 Having a different opinion 43:32 Verbal versus physical violence 46:40 Extremist people 56:47 Participating in canceling by refusing to talk about it 1:00:50 Taking things to social media instead of talking about things privately 1:04:25 Being held accountable for what we say 1:07:20 Self-censorship Links: Cory’s Website | https://www.coryjclark.com/ Cory Clark’s Twitter | https://twitter.com/ImHardcory Psyphilopod Podcast | https://bit.ly/3mUpeAP The Antisocial Psychologist Youtube | https://bit.ly/3HsCgyY The AntiSocial Psychologist Blog | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-antisocial-psychologist Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.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: 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