Themes: Plant Medicine, Health, Nature, Awakening, Spirituality, Tea, Relationships, Transformation, BelongingSummary: Today I’m jamming with Mariana Rittenhouse! Mariana believes a daily Tea practice will change your life. She has guided hundreds of people and high-profile influencers across 20 countries back to their hearts through courses on Tea, ceremony & ritual, and reconnecting to Nature. Rooted in Earth-based teachings and ritual practices, her work helps people slow down, find deeper meaning and reconnect to the Earth to ease the stress of our chaotic daily lives. She brings a healing experience to her signature course, Start Your Own Tea Practice, as well as her retreats and podcast, OF THE EARTH with Mariana Rittenhouse.In this episode, Mariana shares how she discovered tea ceremony and how her tea practice helped her recover from her career-related burnout and bring greater meaning into her life. She teaches us how Tea can help us deepen our relationship with ourselves and nature through the process of making tea and holding tea time sacred. Discover: How tea ceremonies and meditation contribute to being present, patient, and connected to oneself The parallels between tea ceremony practice and other mindfulness practices How tea can help you deepend your relationship with yourself and nature 00:00 Intro 02:28 Cultural exchange11:52 Stop waiting for the extreme14:17 Letting tea speak to you18:39 The problem with over relying on humans20:57 Making the tea25:37 Growing up with tea31:33 Having a tea ceremony36:35 What happens when you become too extreme on your body45:23 “Give it away before it gets taken away…”54:35 Tea’s got your backLinks: Mariana’s Course: Start Your Own Tea Practice: www.marianarittenhouse.com/syotp - Enrollment open August 23 - Sept 3, 2023! Instagram: www.instagram.com/marianadelatierra  Website: www.marianarittenhouse.com  Podcast: OF THE EARTH with Mariana Rittenhouse: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/of-the-earth-with-mariana-rittenhouse/id1690880695 Substack: https://marianarittenhouse.substack.com/ Freebie for starting a Tea practice at home: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/623cbd59e4da3a4464c30f11 Sponsors: Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Honda, Japan's Zen Millionaire and best-selling self-development author, joins the show to discuss happy money vs. unhappy money and the power of gratitude and appreciation in our financial lives. They explore the different money personalities in relationships and how to create more abundance. Ken emphasizes the importance of finding and using our gifts, transforming our relationship with money, and understanding the connection between spirituality and money.

Themes: Health, Food, Metabolic Health, Diet, Stress, Glucose, Mood, Emotions, Exercise, CortisolSummary: Today I welcome Kara Collier, the co-founder and VP of Health at Nutrisense, one of America’s fastest-growing wellness-tech startups. After becoming frustrated with the shortcomings of the traditional healthcare system, she made it her mission to help others reach their maximum health potential using modern technology & expert coaching. She is the leading authority on the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for health optimization and disease prevention. In this episode, we jam about a topic not often discussed by traditional healthcare systems until it’s too late - the role of glucose and insulin response in your body and how it affects your metabolic health. Glucose monitoring is not just for people with diabetes! We talk about insulin sensitivity in our modern (often stress-filled!) lifestyles, the many factors that affect our insulin responses, and how we can monitor our insulin fluctuations to better understand how we metabolize different foods. Glucose monitoring can help us to make more informed lifestyle choices to optimize our overall well-being and long-term health.Discover: What glucose is and how it plays a vital role in our bodies What metabolic health really means and how glucose affects it How modern-day stressors create cortisol and insulin spikes What glucose tracking is and how you can do it Why exercise is essential for your metabolic health and longevity How glucose fluctuates for women during menstrual cycles + menopause What you can do if you getting a continuous glucose monitor is not an option for you 00:00 Intro 02:50 What is metabolic health?09:03 Glucose and insulin12:05 How does it begin?19:03 Metabolic health in a modern world23:03 Understanding our relationship with food30:21 What is a glucose monitor?39:24 Making mindful food choices42:16 Impact of glucose levels on mood44:43 Effect of alcohol and stress on glucose levels51:37 The benefits of a strong muscular system56:05 Glucose fluctuations during menstruation and menopause58:20 Alternative ways to monitor glucoseLinks: Website: https://www.nutrisense.io/ Special offer for my listeners! Use code CREATETHELOVE50 for $50 off the first month of any subscription at https://www.nutrisense.io/ Kara’s Instagram: @karacollier1 - https://www.instagram.com/karacollier1 Nutrisense IO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nutrisenseio Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Truth, Pandemic, Vaccine, Anti-Vaxxers, Covid, Media, Vaccine Risk Awareness, Covid Vaccine, Informed Consent Summary: Today I’m honoured to welcome the Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company, Dr. Peter McCullough! He completed his medical degree as an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He also completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Washington, with a cardiology fellowship including service as Chief Fellow at William Beaumont Hospital, and a master’s degree in public health at the University of Michigan. He is also an avid researcher and has broadly published on a range of topics in medicine with over 1000 publications and 660 citations in the National Library of Medicine and is currently an internist and cardiologist in academic practice in Dallas, Texas.In this episode, we jam about vaccine ideology, safety and efficacy, the effects of vaccines on the immune system, and strategies for addressing post-vaccination syndromes. Dr. McCullough also shares his perspectives on the Covid Vaccines and their implications on public health, the relationship between childhood vaccines and autism, and his journey of speaking out against conventional narratives. P.S. The 3 supplements Dr. McCullough mentions for spike protein support are Nattokinase, Bromelain, and Curcumin. Discover: The debate around vaccine necessity and overuse The relationship between childhood vaccines and susceptibility to conditions like adult shingles and autism Dr. McCullough's perspectives on the COVID-19 vaccines and their implications for public health The journey of speaking out against conventional narratives and the challenges faced by medical professionals 00:00 Intro 05:00 The Vaccine Dilemma 08:19 The one thing that would’ve made travelling safer than masks and vaccines11:48 Vaccine ideology16:44 The role of vaccines in disease reduction22:54 Navigating vaccine risks28:24 Does Dr. McCullough recommend the Covid vaccine?30:12 Gap between media narratives and vaccine risks35:26 Strategies for addressing post-vaccination syndromesLinks: Dr. McCullough’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_McCulloughMD Dr. McCullough’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermcculloughmd/ McCullough Foundation: https://mcculloughfnd.org/ Dr. McCullough’s Book - The Courage to Face Covid-19: https://couragetofacecovid.com/ Dr. McCullough’s Substack: https://substack.com/@petermcculloughmd Dr. McCullough’s Podcast - The McCullough Report / The America Out Loud Network: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mccullough-report/id1562849542 Dr. Peter McCullough’s Website: https://www.petermcculloughmd.com/ The Wellness Company’s Website: https://www.twc.health/ The Wellness Company’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/twc_health  The Wellness Company’s Instagram - @twc.health: https://www.instagram.com/twc.health/ The Wellness Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellnessCompany.health  https://t.me/thewellnesscompany  https://rumble.com/user/twc4health https://truthsocial.com/@TWC4health  https://gab.com/thewellnesscompany  https://gettr.com/user/thewellnesscompany  Sponsors: The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Self Love, Relationships, Personal Development, Awakening, Body Liberation, Transformation, Boundaries, Grief, Truth, Social Media, AgingSummary: Today I welcome Sarah Sapora to the show! Sarah is a writer, inspirational speaker, social media community leader, and the creator of size-inclusive live events and retreats. Sarah uses her voice to make personal growth accessible to plus-size women over 40. Leading with radical vulnerability, heart, and colorful humor, Sarah has helped hundreds of thousands of women learn to navigate the sticky place between self-acceptance and self-improvement. Sarah shares about her messy journey to self-love, which she defines “any thought you think or action you take that gets you closer to your Ultimate You.” She talks about how she had to forgive herself for past behaviors and choices, let go of shame and self-judgment, and really look at her own sh*t in the eye to get brave enough to hold herself accountable to change. In her new book Soul Archeology, she shares a practical map of how to get un-stuck and stop self-abandoning so you can get closer to the real you—one small change at a time.Discover: Sarah’s journey to self-love and her experiences with body image, relationships, and how she found a way to surrender to the messy, uncomfortable aspects of life The correlation between body liberation and greater liberation How familiarity with old habits and identities can create resistance to transformation The challenges women face in a society that devalues and vilifies aging 00:00 Intro 04:35 The misconception about self-love08:04 Breaking free from toxic relationships14:46 Forgiving yourself21:01 Resistance to transformation25:02 Unmasking your true self29:24 Surrendering39:18 Soul Archaeology45:10 The easy path is actually the hard path47:24 How social media stole our attention span52:52 Aging and the social value of womenLinks: Instagram: @sarahsapora - https://www.instagram.com/sarahsapora/ Website: https://SarahSapora.com Book: Soul Archeology - A (Totally Doable) Approach to Living a Self-Loving and Liberated Life: https://www.sarahsapora.com/book Sponsors: Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sitewide at primallypure.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Love, Relationships, Death, Truth, Alignment, Awakening, Connection, Healing, Authenticity, Boundaries, Self-Worth, Self-Love, TransformationSummary: In this special 300th solo episode, I share a profound realization about love and self-discovery that I recently had when listening to a lecture from Ram Dass. It's all about how we “fall in love with the method” – external triggers that make us feel alive and vibrant. But here's the thing: those methods only awaken something already within us. Join me as we explore the transformative power of choosing ourselves and embracing all of the painful and messy parts of our journeys. Come stand in possibility with me, and make this the moment that everything changes for you.Discover: Why we fall in love with “the method” and why it often takes us away from experiencing depth The importance of facing your pain instead of running from it The power of choice: choosing to fall in love with yourself rather than the method 00:00 Intro 00:23 Falling in love with the method03:06 Relationship to death05:11 Removing what’s not you08:35 Unconditional love is not equal to unconditional tolerance10:10 Find the methods that bring you alive12:19 Your choices will impact how you feel about yourselfLinks: Create The Love Newsletter: https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter Mark Groves Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Create The Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove @createthelove Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves @itsmarkgroves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove @createthelove Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Friendship, Love, Attachment, Vulnerability, Platonic Relationships, Intimacy, Connections, Culture, Society, BelongingToday I welcome an enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco! She is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland and authored the New York Times bestseller Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. In this episode, we dive into friendship and attachment, the very real challenges we all experience around friendships and why we might be experiencing them, PLUS pro tips on how to initiate new friendships as an adult and keep them intimate, nourishing, and lasting.Discover: Why we devalue friendships and only focus on connection through romantic relationships Friendships with attachment theory applied and how it can help us be better friends How men and women approach relationships differently and the stigmas that need to be broken around that How to make and keep friends 00:00 Intro 01:19 Why do we devalue friendships?03:46 Friendships and attachment styles10:17 Friendships and conflict12:40 Friends helped us to grow17:35 Friendships between men and women22:40 Male and female group behavior 24:34 Are we in a masculine-friendly culture?26:53 Friendships and attractions29:58 The fear of vulnerability33:24 Skills you need to make and keep friends36:20 Building connections and initiating friendships44:56 How to maintain relationshipsLinks: Dr. Franco’s Book: Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and—Keep Friends: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676695/platonic-by-marisa-g-franco-phd/ Instagram: @DrMarisaGFranco - https://www.instagram.com/drmarisagfranco Website: http://www.DrMarisaGFranco.com Sponsors: Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off at mannavitality.com Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sitewide at primallypure.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Parenting, Fatherhood, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Relationships, Truth, Human Behavior, Cancel Culture, AcceptanceSummary: It’s been a little while since I came on and did a life update, so in this solo episode I share some recent big life changes or initiations for me and Kylie. Marriage and parenthood have taken center stage, leading me on a profound journey of growth and self-discovery. So tune in and explore the magic of life and the transformative power of relationships with me. Discover: Our spontaneous Sedona wedding and the profound birth of our baby boy, Jasper The joys and challenges of early parenthood and discovering the wonders of fatherhood The power of authentic connections and evolving dynamics of love and partnership The beauty of life's precious moments and the transformative journey of self-discovery 00:00 Intro 00:59 Getting married in Sedona03:23 Restoring the sacred in birth08:20 Becoming a father12:52 Support during pregnancy and childbirth16:22 Psychological safety in workplaces and relationships22:21 The best part about being a father24:17 Observing, healing, and speaking outLinks: Create The Love Newsletter: https://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/newsletter Mark Groves Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Create The Love Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove @createthelove Mark’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmarkgroves @itsmarkgroves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove @createthelove Sponsors: Organifi: Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards: Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Finding Yourself, Grief, Healing, Relationships, Mentors, Friendship, Connection, Transformation, Mental Health, Narcissism, CodependencySummary: Today, I welcome back a returning guest and good friend, Jayson Gaddis! He is an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, executive coach, CEO, founder, human behavior specialist, and relationship expert. He is the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching® and has trained over 200 coaches in 11 countries. His book Getting to Zero: How to Work Through Conflict In Your High Stakes Relationships was voted Editors Choice, Best Non-fiction, and Best Leadership and Business Book in 2021 on Amazon. In this episode, we talk about the powerful journey of awakening to the soul’s desire to be in right relationship with self. We both share personal experiences on how we found our guides or mentors, and what motivated us to continue seeking transformation. Jayson also dives into the challenges of being in a relationship with a person exhibiting covert narcissism, the importance of valuing oneself and setting boundaries, the role of community and supportive relationships in personal transformation, and the significance of confronting shame and engaging in grief work. Discover: Going on a journey to finding yourself – finding a mentor and the motivation to go through a transformation Becoming comfortable with change and accepting the hard truths about ourselves The importance of being alignment with your core values and the transformative power of accountability and purposeful living Exploring the complexities of covert narcissism and other personality disorders in relationships 00:00 Intro 00:47 Journey to yourself04:10 The pain of grace06:01 The first step to finding yourself10:42 How to find the right teacher or guide?20:52 The feeling when you “feel seen”24:45 Discovering what truly matters27:10 Becoming the witness of transformation31:49 Learning to embrace the hard truths36:37 How to orient yourself to change39:27 Relationship complexities with personality disorder43:09 Recovery from covert narcissism46:29 Grief as a gateway51:49 Become a Helper Links: Certified Relationship Coach Training (RCT): https://relationshipschool.com/rct  IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaysongaddis/ @jaysongaddis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therelationshipschool @therelationshipschool Twitter: https://twitter.com/JayGaddis @JayGaddis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysongaddis/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JaysonGaddis  Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Parenting, Emotional Intelligence, Technology, Mental Health, Connection, Education, School, Authenticity, BelongingSummary: Today I’m excited to welcome Lael Stone to the show for eye-opening episode about children and parenting! Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and parenting counsellor who has been working with families for over 20 years. She is the co-creator of Woodline Primary School, an innovative new school based on emotional well-being and connection. Lael is the co-host of The Aware Parenting Podcast and a sought-after public speaker who talks candidly about her experiences and her great passion; creating wellness in families through connection and communication. Join me in this fascinating conversation where Lael teaches us about how to raise emotionally intelligent children, the importance of modelling properly dealing with our emotions as regulation tools, and how connection (or lack of) can impact a child’s development. There are so many gems in this convo, so if you’re a parent or thinking of becoming one, this episode is for you! Discover: Emotional modeling and teaching kids how to understand and manage their emotions Impact of technology on child development and the importance of having more non-screen play and nature connection  How to identify when your child needs more time to connect with you 00:00 Intro 01:19 How do we raise emotionally intelligent children?05:25 Meeting your personal needs AND your child’s needs15:55 Emotional modeling 28:59 Enmeshment in parenting36:30 Importance of supportive systems and village38:46 Impact of technology on child development50:39 Effect of the lack of play or time in nature on children51:59 Children’s education and emotional safety Links: Website: http://www.laelstone.com.au/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laelstone/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laelstone/  Woodline Primary: https://www.woodlineprimary.com.au/  About Birth: https://www.aboutbirth.com.au/  Tedx Talk: How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-raise-emotionally-intelligent-kids/  Book: Raising Resilient and Compassionate Children: https://www.amazon.com.au/Raising-Resilient-Compassionate-Children-Understanding/dp/0645551562  Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Primally Pure | Use code MARKGROVES for 15% off sidewide at primallypure.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices