The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S4 E9: Authenticity, Attachment, People Pleasing and Codependency with Mark Groves
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Feb 28, 2025 
Mark Groves, a Human Connection Specialist and founder of Create The Love, dives deep into authenticity and the complexities of attachment and codependency. He shares his transformative journey from big Pharma to holistic wellness, highlighting the need for emotional reclamation. The conversation reveals how people-pleasing can hinder personal growth and emphasizes the importance of boundaries. Mark also explores the healing power of relationships and community connection, urging listeners to embrace their true selves for deeper emotional well-being.
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Codependency and Self-Abandonment
- Codependency means seeking safety outside yourself at your expense.
- If you can’t say no, your yes is never truly yours, causing physical and emotional harm.
Accept Reality to Empower Change
- Accept your reality to initiate change, even if immediate escape isn't possible.
- Owning your truth empowers you to build towards eventual liberation.
Staying but Not Abandoning Self
- A woman stayed in a difficult marriage because her children mattered most.
- She never abandoned herself privately through journaling and self-care practices.
