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#319: Coincidence or Conversation with God? with Neale Donald Walsch Oct 23, 2023

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Themes: God, Divine, Spirituality, Interconnectedness, Faith, Transformation, Purpose, Mentality, Awareness, Enlightenment, Belief, Trust, Serenity, Power, Inner peace Summary: Today I welcome, Neale Donald Walsch, a modern-day spiritual messenger whose words have profoundly touched the world. With a lifelong curiosity about religion and a deep connection to spirituality, Neale embarked on a personal journey that led to his now-famous conversations with God. From these transformative dialogues emerged the "Conversations with God" series of books, translated into 37 languages, sparking life-altering changes in the lives of millions. This episode is a journey into the heart of profound spirituality and the potential for positive change within each of us. He has written 40 books on contemporary spirituality and its practical application in everyday life, including his new book GodTalk: Experiences of Humanity’s Connections with a Higher Power, a book in the Common Sentience book series. Neale is the bestselling author of the Conversations with God series, in which seven of the nine books made the New York Times bestseller list. Book One remained on that list for 134 weeks. Discover: Gain insights into Neale's profound spiritual evolution and how it continues to inspire and impact lives Learn how the "Conversations with God" series has redefined traditional beliefs about God and spirituality How to question conventional wisdom and embrace a broader, more inclusive perspective on the divine Tangible things we can do every day to connect with the divine and live fuller lives 00:00 Intro 00:30 Rediscovering spirituality 09:07 Questioning what we're told about God 14:10 Writing ‘God Talk’ 16:41 Can God talk to us? 24:25 Finding the channel to God 27:42 Recognizing our connection to all life 41:53 Divine insights 44:24 Seeking Unity Through 'God Talk' Links: Website: https://nealedonaldwalsch.com Book - GodTalk on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3O0ud1c Book - GodTalk on Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3KjN9pz Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!
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#318: When The Need to Achieve Becomes Toxic with Jennifer B. Wallace Oct 19, 2023

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Themes: Parenting, Achievement, Toxic Achievement Culture, Children, Parenting, Confidence, Mental Health, Teens Summary: I’m jamming today with Jennifer B. Wallace, an acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of "Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic." Jennifer, a mother of three, was struck by the toxic pressure surrounding high-achievement schools. Concerned about the impact on her own children, she embarked on a journey to understand and mitigate this achievement culture's harmful effects, resulting in her book, "Never Enough: When Achievement Cultures Become Toxic and What We Can Do About It." In this episode, we talk about toxic achievement culture and what parents can do to make their children feel seen, heard, and loved without that being contingent on their achievements. Discover: How parenting has evolved over the past few decades What we can do to help our children become mentally strong How a sense of “mattering” can protect against burnout for parents and children How increased pressure and the need to succeed create a toxic environment for our children 00:00 Intro 00:27 The high expectations of modern parenting 04:51 Value of a college education in today's job market 06:32 Teaching kids that they matter 10:03 Empowering kids with intrinsic motivation 16:07 How toxic achievement culture is impacting children today 22:51 From people-pleasing to self-valuing 31:14 Parenting with value 35:46 Repairing and shifting in parenting 40:55 Teach your kids to ‘never worry alone’ 45:18 Be interested in your child’s online world 50:22 Encouraging kids to celebrate other’s achievements Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbrehenywallace/ Book: https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/pre-order Website: https://www.jenniferbwallace.com/ Sponsors: Cured Nutrition: Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!
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#317: Overcome Trauma & Reclaim Your Power with Drew Canole Oct 16, 2023

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Themes: Self-discovery, Triumph, Letting Go, Wholeness, Trauma, Health, Mindfulness, Eating, Transformation, Emotions, Pain, Abuse, Healing, Dream Summary: Today I welcome Drew Canole, the CEO of FitLife.Tv and Founder of Organifi. Drew is a renowned wellness expert, author, and motivational speaker. In this episode, Drew shares his profound insights and wisdom on the journey to becoming your best self. Drew Canole has inspired countless individuals to lead healthier, more purposeful lives through his transformative work in the field of wellness and personal development. Drew also provides practical tips and actionable advice on personal growth, from optimizing physical health through nutrition and fitness to fostering mental and emotional well-being. He shares his own personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs on the path to self-improvement, offering relatable anecdotes that resonate with listeners. Whether you want to improve your health, boost your confidence, or simply lead a more fulfilling life, this episode is a must-listen! Discover: How a positive mental attitude and gratitude shape our most fulfilling life. Strategic ways to overcome challenges How we can reshape our future by letting go of the past How healing starts with small, daily habits How can we change from being codependent on trauma to triumph How to step into your power and life life at your fullest potential 00:00 Intro 00:52 Drew’s first lucid dream 04:23 From dreaming to awakening 08:29 Forgiveness and reuniting with his father 11:29 How nutrition transforms relationships 17:27 Confidence through fitness 20:12 Glimmers 22:11 Transforming trauma into motivation 31:39 Redefining masculinity and rediscovering community 36:07 Creating Organifi and what’s next? Links: Website: https://drewcanole.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drewcanole/?hl=en Organifi Website: https://www.organifishop.com/pages/drew-canole-podcast-2 Drew and You Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/drew-and-you-podcast/id1555338843 Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!
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#316: Habit Mastery Through Perspective with Eric Zimmer Oct 09, 2023

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Themes: Transformation, Spirituality, Building Habits, Authenticity, Belonging, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome Eric Zimmer, a Certified Interfaith Spiritual Director, podcast host, and writer, Eric Zimmer is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work and how to intentionally create the lives we want to live. Eric works as a behavior coach and has done so for the past 20 years. He has coached hundreds of people from around the world on how to make significant life changes and create habits that serve them well in achieving the goals they’ve set for themselves - and he teaches us some of his tried and true methods in this episode. Discover: How can we build lasting habits and how can we maintain them The important role community plays in our personal transformation Being comfortable with change and how we can overcome perfectionism 00:00 Intro 00:38 Story behind “The One You Feed” 02:19 Spiritual Habits Program 10:28 Building lasting habits 20:10 Can you build a habit in 21 days? 23:10 Overcoming perfectionism 25:26 How to maintain a habit 34:04 Navigating change and self-deception 39:42 The power of community in personal transformation 44:57 Question your own thoughts Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/ Website: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/about-eric-zimmer/ Podcast: https://www.oneyoufeed.net/all-episodes/ Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Hatch Restore 2 | Go to hatch.co/markgroves to get $20 off and free shipping Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#315: How to Stop Overthinking & Live in the Moment with Yung Pueblo Oct 02, 2023

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Themes: Letting Go, Spirituality, Meditation, Transformation, Mentality, Awareness, Growth, Compassion Summary: Today I welcome Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo. Diego inspires us to feel empowered in our ability to transform and uplevel ourselves, embrace change, and tap into our inner strength—not just to endure, but to thrive—unlocking a world of boundless possibilities. In this episode, he gives us tangible techniques that we can implement today to start thriving and creating an abundant life. Diego Perez is a meditator and New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of nearly 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Get his newest book, The Way Forward, today! Discover: Diego explains the power behind making small decisions every day How we can reclaim power over our lives How to distinguish between intuition and trauma Ways to implement mindfulness for a successful life 00:00 Intro 01:03 The never-ending journey to self-growth 02:50 Embracing the unknown 06:02 Transforming disagreements into understanding 09:24 The Way Forward 13:15 Vipassana Meditation 21:20 For people bad at meditating 23:04 Intuition vs. reactivity 25:35 Intuition as your compass for life 27:20 The benefits of meditation 31:29 The challenges of being seen as a teacher 35:27 Complexities of hierarchy and fame 41:21 Dissolving hierarchy in relationships 44:41 Reclaiming your inner wisdom 49:18 The inspiration behind 'The Way Forward' 51:38 Integrity and embracing impermanence 54:56 Where can you start? Links: New Book: The Way Forward: https://yungpueblo.com/books-1 Website: www.yungpueblo.com Instragram: @yung_pueblo - https://www.instagram.com/yung_pueblo Substack Newsletter: https://yungpueblo.substack.com/ Vipassana Meditation: https://www.dhamma.org/en/index Sponsors: Organifi: Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#314: It’s on You! Radical Healing with Dr. Sara Kuburic Sep 28, 2023

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Themes: Self-discovery, Healing, Empowerment, Therapy, Authenticity, Belonging, Wholeness, Mindfulness, Inner peace, Reflection, Self-awareness, Self Loss, Trauma, Self Summary: Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Sara Kuburic! Known as the millennial, therapist, she is an existential psychotherapist, consultant, writer, and columnist for USA Today. She is passionate about helping people seek change and live authentic, free, and meaningful lives. In her work, Sara places a firm foundation in values like openness, honesty, trust, and humor. Her expertise lies in guiding individuals through the complex terrain of identity exploration, addressing moral trauma, navigating relationships, coping with life transitions, and managing anxiety. Her overarching goal is to empower individuals, enabling them to live authentically and freely, foster healthy relationships with themselves and others, facilitate healing and personal growth, and ultimately unearth their life's purpose. In this episode, we talk about the concept of self-loss that Sara addresses in her new book “It’s On You,” the concepts of taking radical responsibility for our own healing, and how we can start to find ourselves, love ourselves, and work towards creating an authentic life we truly love. Discover: Dr. Sara Kuburic's personal journey and her professional expertise in psychology and existential therapy Identity exploration, addressing moral trauma, and navigating relationships How to cope with coping with life transitions, and managing anxiety How to lead authentic and meaningful lives 00:00 Intro 00:30 Coping with hidden trauma 02:20 Coping with hidden trauma 06:34 Reclaiming your life after trauma 09:49 Taking responsibility for yourself 15:14 Revealing the self 18:27 Choosing authenticity 20:47 Religion and the Self 24:24 Self loss 29:28 How to love yourself 35:38 Self rejection and integration 39:07 It’s on you for true liberation Links: Instagram link @millennial.therapist: https://instagram.com/millennial.therapist Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/700579/its-on-me-by-sara-kuburic Website: https://www.sara-kuburic.com/ Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#313: Let That Sh*t Go with Natalie Miles Sep 25, 2023

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Themes: Death, Afterlife, Ancestral Lineage, Psychic Medium, Intuition, Childhood Trauma, Rediscovering Ourselves, Transformation, Spirituality, Grief, Authenticity, Belonging Summary: Today I welcome Natalie Miles to the show! Natalie, originally from the UK, is an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, writer and author of her best selling book “You Are Intuitive. Trust Your Truth. Take Back Your Power.” Her brand new podcast “Things That Die” is here to break the taboo on the death and endings we face in our lives. Natalie is here to inspire you to deepen the connection with yourself and the world around you to make more aligned conscious choices in your life. She’s not here to give you the answers or tell you what to do. But instead, to inspire you to feel confident in making the present and future decisions in your own life. She shares insight and guidance so you can move forward with confidence, trusting your own intuition. Her first podcast, “So You Think You’re Intuitive” was one of the top spiritual podcasts across North America with over 1.3 million downloads. Her intuitive work was also named by “Goop” as one of the best workshops to develop your intuition. Discover: Natalie explains the cathartic power of letting go and how letting things die can be a gift What her forecast is for the rest of 2023 and how you can use that in your favor. How our ancestors and our childhood relationships can develop into trauma and recurring patterns How to live a life filled with confidence and how to trust your intuition 00:00 Intro 01:52 Forecast for the remainder of 2023 07:10 Growing up with medium abilities 12:36 Paying attention to your own medium abilities and how to hone in on that gift 16:09 What is the intuitive voice 22:50 Breaking the chains of ancestral patterns 32:19 Conversations with spirit guides 38:49 Intuition as a guide in finding your truth 45:33 The freedom of self-expression 49:24 Messages from the beyond Links: Website: https://natalie-miles.com/ Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamnataliemiles/ Things That Die Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsthatdie/ Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Nutrisense | Go to Nutrisense.com/markgroves and use code MarkGroves to save $50 off your first month + a free month of nutritionist support Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#312: Change Yourself, Change the World Sep 21, 2023

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Themes: Integrity, Authenticity, Legacy, Commitment, Consistency, Relationships, Answering Your Calling, Truth Summary: I've learned so much on this journey, especially the importance of consistency and speaking my truth, even when it's challenging. So in this solo episode, I invite you to embrace discomfort, challenge your limits, and commit to your full potential. Change yourself, change the world. Discover: The value of authenticity, speaking the truth with grace and kindness, and the power of honesty The idea of leaving a meaningful legacy, making a positive impact on future generations, and standing for one's beliefs The importance of challenging the status quo and promoting dialogue to drive change The transformative potential of embracing discomfort, acknowledging growth through challenges, and rejecting victim mentality 00:00 Intro 01:06 Leaving a legacy of integrity 04:02 Staying true amidst polarized narratives 08:50 Embracing your calling 13:28 The power of choice 17:01 Rejecting rejection 21:06 Changing yourself to change the world Links: Create The Love Newsletter: https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter Mark Groves Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Create The Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove @createthelove Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves @itsmarkgroves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove @createthelove Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Hinge | Sign up today at hin.ge/MarkGrovesPodcast Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#311: Not Man Enough: The Challenges of Modern Masculinity with Connor Beaton, Stefanos Sifandos, Dan Harrison Sep 18, 2023

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Themes: Toxic Masculinity, Challenging Gender Norms, Vulnerability, Weakness, Strength, Fatherhood, Brotherhood, Purpose, Belonging, Authenticity Summary: Our society has often perpetuated a narrow and rigid definition of masculinity, which can lead to harmful stereotypes and expectations for men. However, a growing movement of men is actively debunking these traditional notions, recognizing that true strength lies in authenticity and emotional openness. In this episode, I jam with my good buddies Stefanos, Connor, and Dan about masculinity. We share about our experiences as men growing up and in relationships, share revealing statistics about men today, explore male vulnerability and emotional authenticity, speak about our experiences in fatherhood, the impact of all of what men experience on their relationships and personal growth, and so much more. This is a jam-packed episode so sit back, grab a snack, and let’s explore the multifaceted world of modern masculinity! Discover: The journey to redefining masculinity and embracing vulnerability How opening up and sharing your struggles can help you connect with others on a deeper level Using your vulnerability as strength and your voids as values Debunking gender norms on masculinity and how that leads to toxic masculinity 00:00 Intro 02:16 Where are all the good men? 11:39 Toxic masculinity 14:48 Coping from the lack of a masculine role model 19:10 Isolation and men being providers and protectors 24:38 Vulnerability in men 29:06 Feedback in relationships 42:10 Connection with perfectionism 46:25 The pressure on men to provide 52:16 Journey to becoming a father 1:07:50 The influence of role models 1:23:54 Biological and cultural factors in defining masculinity 1:30:04 Identity and morality 1:34:35 The best thing a man can do Links: Stefanos Sifandos: Website: http://coachwithstef.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StefanosSifandos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stefanossifandos Instagram @stefanossifandos: https://www.instagram.com/stefanossifandos/ TikTok @stefanossifandos: https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanossifandos?lang=en Connor Beaton: Men’s Work book: https://mantalks.com/book Connor’s Website: https://connorbeaton.com/ ManTalks Website: https://mantalks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantalks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2exoyYcKLknC5IWiwdAihQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManTalks.ca/ Dan Harrison: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanharrison/ Website: https://www.soulfulsalescompany.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulfulsalesco Sponsors: Hatch Restore 2 | Go to hatch.co/markgroves to get $20 off and free shipping Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#310: The Secrets to Vitality with Brad McDonnell & David Reid Sep 11, 2023

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