In this episode, I sit down with Mark Groves, a leading voice in personal growth, relationships, and authenticity. Mark is known for helping people navigate the complexities of love, connection, and self-awareness with radical honesty and compassion.

We Cover:

• The "vulnerability cycle" and how it shapes relationship patterns.

• Why defensiveness is the ultimate intimacy killer—and how to move past it.

• How to co-regulate and create harmony even in the toughest moments.

• Breaking free from inherited relational habits that no longer serve you.

• Turning relationship conflict into a powerful path toward deeper connection.

• The surprising wisdom behind wounds and how they can lead to the love you deeply desire.

Mark’s insights on embracing discomfort and co-regulation as a path to growth hit me deeply. The idea that “our defense strategies live beside our greatest wounds” changed the way I see not only my relationships but also my own triggers. By learning to co-regulate, we can turn relational tension into an opportunity for connection and healing.

If you’re ready to transform your relationships and yourself, this episode is a must-listen.

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