The Mark Groves Podcast

In this episode I explore the uncomfortable but necessary work of becoming congruent with who you truly are—because the gap between your truth and your behavior is where anxiety, shame, and self-betrayal are born. I talk about the power of ritual in healing our personal and collective fractures, why we must rebuild community if we want to feel whole, and how honoring our own contradictions allows us to hold the contradictions of others. I dive into what happens to the body when we live out of alignment, why authenticity is the antidote to chronic stress, and how every misstep is an invitation to return to integrity. This episode is a call to stop abandoning yourself, reclaim coherence, and live a life that matches the truth you already feel in your bones.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/MARKIINAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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

Discover what to do when life as you know it unravels and how to find your footing in disorientation. Explore the journey of reclaiming your lost self and learning to trust your inner guidance over external noise. Delve into the idea that wounds can lead to deeper authenticity and that past mistakes hold valuable lessons. Unpack how gaslighting can fracture your identity and the importance of setting boundaries to reclaim your life. Embrace the liminal space between falling apart and becoming whole again.

Explore the transformative journey of forgiveness and letting go. Discover how holding on can keep you stuck and how trauma can inspire growth rather than define you. Learn the difference between oversharing and authentic vulnerability. Understand the role of resentment in personal growth and the importance of personal responsibility in relationships. Find out how to create closure on your own terms and the strength found in forgiving without an apology. Embrace your authenticity to foster deeper connections.

Explore the intriguing nature of authenticity and the struggle between being true to oneself and seeking acceptance. Dive into how codependency and people-pleasing can lead us to wear masks, often at the cost of self-expression. Discover the tension between belonging and honesty, and the importance of strategic self-expression, especially in challenging relationships. Reflect on your own tendencies to prioritize fitting in over authenticity and learn practical steps to embrace your true self with courage and boundaries.