The Mark Groves Podcast

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#189: Spotting Narcissism with Stefanos Sifandos Jan 24, 2022

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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
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#188: The Nervous System Explained with Sarah Baldwin Jan 18, 2022

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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
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#187: Understanding Mass Formation with Mattias Desmet Jan 10, 2022

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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
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#186: Falling in Love Again with Diana Davis Dyer Jan 03, 2022

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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
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#185: Respond to the Call with Mary Shenouda Dec 27, 2021

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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
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#184: Shedding Societal Pressure with Amanda Goetz Dec 20, 2021

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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
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#183: The Power of Fun with Catherine Price Dec 13, 2021

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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
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#182: Going Light with Kaiwei Tang Dec 10, 2021

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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
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#181: Get High on Your Own Supply with Wim Hof Dec 06, 2021

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Themes: Breathwork, Inner Power, Physiology, Cold Therapy, Trauma, Stress Management Summary: "Just BREATHE, mother-f@&*er!" Join me in this fiery conversation with 'The Iceman', nicknamed so for breaking a number of records related to cold exposure including: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes. In this episode with the legendary Wim Hof, we passionately explore the power we each hold to not only heal ourselves from within, but to control our physiology through will, breathwork and cold therapy. Get ready to have your mind blown and your inner fire ignited as we explore how to tap into your potential and unlock the multitude of benefits of the Wim Hof Method. Discover: Wim's powerful, accessible and scientifically endorsed method for improved energy, mood and cognitive function How to tap into the power we each hold within to heal and move through trauma or blockages How to shift our entire physiology and influence the immune, lymphatic, vascular and nervous systems using breath and cold therapy The simple technique to unlock your deepest potential and become the master of your emotions Links: Are you interested in learning the Wim Hof Method? Visit www.wimhofmethod.com for workshops, online courses and more, or download the Wim Hof Method app for free in the Google or Apple store Instagram: @iceman_hof Youtube: @wimhof1 Scientific Discoveries Iceman VICE Documentary Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove House of Wise Co. | Use code CREATETHELOVEBOGO to get one free box of gummies when you buy one box at houseofwise.co The Cold Plunge | Use code Createthelove for $150 off your first order at thecoldplunge.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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#180: The Body Doesn't Lie with Manon Mathews Nov 30, 2021

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Themes: Healing, Transformation, Relationships, Betrayal, Infidelity Summary: Buckle up, friends, because in today’s episode we’re taking you on a ride. I have been consistently impressed with today’s guest and I was so inspired by her story that I had to have her on the podcast to share it with you. For comedian and content creator Manon Mathews, comedy is life. It took more than luck for her hilarious antics on Vine to open the door for her career. Years of routinely embarrassing herself, improv classes, some stints as an amateur standup comic, unrelenting dedication, and a life-altering night out that forced her to change her ways—that’s what set her on the path to manifesting her dream life. Join me and Manon as she shares her story of a whirlwind romance, the betrayal that shattered her reality and the incredible transformation that followed. Discover: The importance of honouring your intuition and trusting energy The lessons and growth that can come from infidelity and betrayal Links: Instagram: @manonmathews & @manonfestation Twitter: @manonmathews TikTok: @manonmathews Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards
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