The Mark Groves Podcast

Discover the hidden stress caused by constant social evaluation through technology. A phone on the table can diminish empathy and conversation quality. Delve into how algorithms shape our relationships and create anxiety. Learn about the biological mismatch with rapid technological changes and its effects on safety signals. Gain insights on setting boundaries for technology, so it enhances rather than detracts from your life. Embrace a mindful approach to technology without shame.

In this thought-provoking discussion, the host dives into true power, emphasizing self-honor over performative bravado. They explore the fear of visibility and how past experiences can silence us. A key focus is the gap between who we are and who we can be, often leading to numbing behaviors. Microdosing change through small, consistent actions is introduced as a way to build self-trust and reclaim our power. Listeners are encouraged to confront their fears, keep promises to themselves, and take actionable steps toward transformation.

Anjan Katta, an engineer and founder of Daylight Computer, reveals how screens stealthily hijack our biology and attention. He shares his personal journey that led to innovating tech designed for human physiology, tackling issues like flicker rates and blue light's impact on our health. They discuss the importance of reclaiming our attention and redesigning devices for a healthier relationship with technology. Anjan emphasizes e-paper's benefits and how it can enhance focus and reduce digital overstimulation, making reclaiming our time a modern spiritual rebellion.

Discover the importance of congruence in your life, where aligning your true self can alleviate anxiety and self-betrayal. Explore how rituals can heal both personal wounds and collective fractures, while embracing our internal contradictions helps us connect with others. Delve into the biological impact of living out of alignment, and learn how authenticity serves as a remedy for chronic stress. Finally, rethink the role of community in a world that often glorifies independence, making a case for mutual support and cultural rituals as powerful acts of resistance.

Thais Gibson, a relationship expert and co-founder of The Personal Development School, delves into the six stages of relationships, from the exhilarating Honeymoon to the challenging Power Struggle. She discusses how many couples falter in the Power Struggle and offers insights on transforming conflict into intimacy through vulnerability. Thais emphasizes that secure attachment is attainable through specific skills, guiding anxious and avoidant partners to build lasting connections. Practical steps for improving communication and fostering deeper trust are also explored.

(Episode Re-release)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 honestyThe idea of leaving a meaningful legacy, making a positive impact on future generations, and standing for one’s beliefsThe importance of challenging the status quo and promoting dialogue to drive changeThe transformative potential of embracing discomfort, acknowledging growth through challenges, and rejecting victim mentalityResources:—Get My Breakup 5 Day Audio Series and Workbook: www.createthelove.com/breakupaudioGet My Book! Liberated Love - Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire: https://markgroves.com/book—Explore My Courses: https://markgroves.com/coursesFollow me and my work here:—Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestv —Subscribe to my Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com—Instagram - @createthelove: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove—Facebook - @createthelove: https://www.facebook.com/createtheloveHave A Question?—Have a Question For Mark That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Leave us a Voice Note Here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast If you want to dive deeper into Mark’s content, search through every episode, find specific topics we’ve covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.comDrop us a note at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, guest suggestions, or just to say hello!This episode is sponsored by:Cozy Earth: Use code MARK for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode I talk about what it really means to outgrow who you’ve been - that moment when the identity that once felt safe starts to feel like a cage. I share about my own transition, how easy it is to get trapped in who people think you are, and how terrifying it can be to let that version of you die. But that death is where freedom begins. This conversation is an invitation to look at the titles, labels, and stories that have kept you comfortable yet disconnected, and to remember that you already have the wisdom to guide yourself forward. I explore how to reclaim your energy from distraction, use your past as a map for your evolution, and walk yourself out of the prison of certainty and into the aliveness of possibility.Resources:—Get My Breakup 5 Day Audio Series and Workbook: www.createthelove.com/breakupaudioGet My Book! Liberated Love - Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire: https://markgroves.com/book—Explore My Courses: https://markgroves.com/coursesFollow me and my work here:—Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestv —Subscribe to my Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com—Instagram - @createthelove: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove—Facebook - @createthelove: https://www.facebook.com/createtheloveHave A Question?—Have a Question For Mark That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Leave us a Voice Note Here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast If you want to dive deeper into Mark’s content, search through every episode, find specific topics we’ve covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.comDrop us a note at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, guest suggestions, or just to say hello!This episode is sponsored by:Institute for Integrative Nutrition: Certified Health Coach Training: Use code MARKGROVES20 for 20% off ALL courses from IIN & Chopra at http://bit.ly/MARKIINAvocado Green Mattress: www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode Mark sits down with Lacy Phillips, founder of To Be Magnetic and author of How to Manifest, for an inspiring conversation about how to bridge psychology, energy, and intentional living to create an authentic life. Lacy shares the truth about manifestation—why it’s not about blind optimism, but deep self-awareness and integration. Together they explore the role of technology in shaping our desires, the growing pull toward analog living, and how reclaiming sovereignty from collective conditioning leads to true empowerment. Lacy dives into how “tests from the universe” are actually invitations to embody our worth, and why following our intuitive pings is the key to living in alignment with our truest selves. Lacy Phillips is a global manifestation expert and the founder of To Be Magnetic—the #1manifestation brand rooted in neuroscience. Her revolutionary method combines psychology,neuroplasticity, and energetics to rewire limiting beliefs at the subconscious level. Through hersignature digital membership, The Pathway, she’s helped over 100k+ people, includingfounders, mothers, artists, authors, podcasters, spiritual leaders, content creators, and evencelebrities alongside everyday seekers in over 118 countries.Pre-Order HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Expanded on Youtube@tobemagnetic @Lacyannephillips This episode is sponsored by:Institute for Integrative Nutrition: Certified Health Coach Training: Use code MARKGROVES20 for 20% off ALL courses from IIN & Chopra at http://bit.ly/MARKIINAvocado Green Mattress: www.avocadogreenmattress.com—Have a question For Mark to answer on the podcast?https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast—Have a question for Mark and want an immediate answer? Mark's Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.com—How are your Nervous System + Attachment Style connected? https://markgroves.com/connectthedots- Subscribe to Mark’s Substack to receive his weekly reflections and insights straight from his heart to your inbox. https://markgroves.substack.com/ —Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Richard Schwartz, the founder of Internal Family Systems and a faculty member at Harvard Medical School, explores profound concepts in self-healing. He discusses how 'unburdening' can help release individual and collective trauma, reconnecting us to our compassionate core. Richard outlines the roles of inner protectors and exiles, emphasizing that healing involves listening to these parts with curiosity. He also examines how this approach can transform family dynamics, address physical symptoms linked to trauma, and even reduce societal division through collective unburdening.

In this episode Mark sits down with psychotherapist and author Joe Nucci to unpack the rise of psychobabble—how social media has turned mental health into bite-sized buzzwords that distort the truth about healing, growth, and relationships. They dive deep into the myths that dominate online conversations—like “your feelings are always valid,” “everyone’s a narcissist,” and “everything is ADHD”—and explore how oversimplified self-diagnosis and viral therapy language can actually keep us stuck instead of setting us free. Together, they challenge the culture of self-labeling, discuss how nuance and personal accountability are essential for real mental wellness, and offer a refreshing, grounded perspective on what it really means to heal in today’s hyper-digital world.Joe Nucci, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist, writer, and social media influencer. His content contextualizes mental health misinformation, pop-psychology facts and fallacies, and culturally misconstrued ideas. Joe’s work focuses on empowering individuals—whether or not they have abackground in psychology—so they can live a life with a greater sense of agency and self-awareness. Links:Instagram: @joenuccitherapyWebsite: www.joenuccitherapy.comThis episode is sponsored by:Cozy Earth: Use code MARK for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.comAvocado Green Mattress: www.avocadogreenmattress.com—Have a question For Mark to answer on the podcast?https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast—Have a question for Mark and want an immediate answer? Mark's Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.com—How are your Nervous System + Attachment Style connected? https://markgroves.com/connectthedots- Subscribe to Mark’s Substack to receive his weekly reflections and insights straight from his heart to your inbox. https://markgroves.substack.com/ —Contact us at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands