Themes: Parenting, Coaching, Therapy, Personal Growth, Healing,, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Career, Mental Health Summary: Today I have the pleasure of hosting coaching OG and powerhouse Christine Hassler on the pod! Christine is a master coach, facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience. In this episode, Christine and I jam on everything from becoming a new parent, to the evolution of the coaching industry and the rise of young influencers, to the collective trauma we currently face and the need to deconstruct broken systems. We also dive into the importance of nervous system regulation (especially for educators), the power of somatic and talk therapy when combined, and Christine’s recommendations for daily regulation, integration, and empowerment. A fascinating talk you’ll gain so many insights from!Discover: Christine’s story on how she transitioned from a career-focused woman to a new mother and how she dealt with the overwhelming change of caring for a child The season of early parenthood and why parents shouldn’t put so much pressure on themselves The evolution of the personal growth industry, including its expansion into mainstream media and the corporate world and the acceptance of therapy and coaching The impact of social media, on young influencers How we’re living in a time where nearly everyone’s nervous system is dysregulated and why it’s so important for us to recognize that, plus tools you can use for regulation 00:00 Intro 01:09 Transitioning from working woman to new mother09:02 The season of early parenthood12:15 What makes happy and well-adjusted humans 19:31 The evolution of the coaching industry27:38 Rise of young influencers (“iGen”)37:18 Importance of nervous system regulation for educators43:59 Somatic and talk therapy46:42 Collective & individual trauma and deconstructing broken systems51:03 Tools to help regulate your nervous system and feel more integrated and empoweredLinks: Website: www.christinehassler.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinehasslerpage/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/christinehassler/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/over-it-and-on-with-it/id1050321415?mt=2 Sponsors: Open | Try Open for 30 days free! Go to withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up. 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: Intuition, Spirituality, Trust, Alignment, Relationships, Authenticity, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Dating, Transformation Summary: Today I'm excited to have founder, creative, podcaster, writer, entrepreneur, all the things… Matt Gottesman. Matt soulfully aligns culture, creativity, spirituality, and entrepreneurship to help people live with intention and step into greater soul alignment.In this episode, we explore the beautiful yet challenging path of what it means to walk your soul’s path with honesty, integrity, and trust at the forefront. Learn how to identify when your intuition is speaking, where it’s leading you, and how to get out of your own way so that your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others can expand in greater clarity and with less friction. Join us for this spiritual, relational jam session with mind-blowing AHA moments! Discover: How to tell the difference between intuition and fear The life-changing practice of being radically honest with yourself and others Why we can have whatever we want when we play with clarity, consistency, leadership, honesty, integrity, and knowing who we are How being in alignment with one's true self leads to healing and growth, both internally and externally The importance of running your own race and letting your relationship expand you by stepping out of the way of your partner’s greatest alignment 00:00 Intro 01:20 Your soul is your GPS06:18 Honesty is a form of unconditional love12:23 Honesty is like foreplay16:42 The sacred tension between biology and soul21:42 The power of living in alignment with your soul’s truth26:11 Overcoming distractions and honouring your calling31:00 The dopamine of the journey vs the outcome37:56 The nuance of discourse creating connection45:43 Trusting in oneself, the universe, and God53:00 Finding yourself through marriage and divorce58:38 Running your own race 1:05:26 Can we love each other without needing each other to be the one?Links: Writing: mattgottesman.substack.com Podcast: The Niche Is You Community: https://community.build1thing.com  Website: mattgottesman.com Instagram: @mattgottesman 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Health, Mindset, Transformation, Growth, Wellness, Self-care, Self-discovery, GratitudeSummary: Today's guest, Ben Azadi, is a force to be reckoned with in the health and wellness world. Ben is on a mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives after having gone through a personal health transformation and losing 80 pounds. Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Known as 'The Health Detective,' he investigates dysfunction and educates to bring the body back to normal function. In this episode, Ben and I jam on what it means to be truly healthy and why modern-day health advice is so misleading and ineffective. Ben takes us through his easy-to-implement steps to instantly improve our health, the top 8 highly most inflammatory foods we should avoid, and how intermittent fasting, ketosis, and protein intake can help us achieve optimal health when done right. If you’re like me and are constantly looking for ways to improve your health and need practical, no-BS guidelines to do it, this episode is for you! Discover: How small changes can lead to big results that transform the quality of your health and your life The top inflammatory foods that lead to poor health and why How you can minimize toxin intake and damaging your health when eating at restaurants The incredible benefits of the ketogenic diet, lowering glucose levels and increasing ketone production The immense power of your mind when it comes to improving your overall well-being 00:00 Intro 00:43 From victim to victor04:46 From pain to purpose06:09 The power of small changes08:18 Importance of eating whole food14:14 Eight highly inflammatory foods people should avoid17:50 Start communicating your needs in restaurants19:48 Three easy steps to instantly improving your health24:58 Intermittent feasting29:45 Ben's guidelines for protein intake35:05 Benefits of ketones and the keto diet39:49 Our body is a miracle44:07 The cholesterol myth48:25 The best ways to monitor your metabolic functions53:43 The power of mindset on healing58:00 The most important vitaminLinks: Instagram: @thebenazadi  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebenazadi Podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast Website: www.benazadi.com  Sponsors: Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle! 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: Politics, COVID, Individualism, Fear, Health, Government, Accountability, Truth, News & Media, Misinformation, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Conflict, Mental HealthSummary: In this solo episode, I share my thoughts and grief on what has occurred over these last few years as a result of the pandemic. I believe in having open and honest discourse and avoiding inflammatory language that only pushes us further apart. I want to invite curiosity back into our experiences and encourage us to hold manipulative and dishonest individuals and groups accountable while keeping in mind that love and truth always win in the end! Let’s come together to change this world.Discover: Alternative viewpoints on how information as delivered to us during the pandemic The usage of “misinformation” labels, nudge tactics, divisiveness, gaslighting, narcissism, and other abusive tactics Why we must stand up as a village to hold the media and governing bodies accountable and demand truth and change 00:00 Intro 00:53 Nudge tactics02:45 Misinformation03:56 You’re not free to choose if your freedom is at stake07:22 There wasn’t enough data10:16 They turned us against each other13:34 Divisiveness, gaslighting, and narcissism16:30 The importance of discourse without inflammatory language21:52 We need to come together to make changeLinks: Emails referenced - The Virality Project: Twitter Files revealed that the US government and major social media companies worked hand-in-hand with Stanford University to censor or limit true information about Covid-19, suppress “true vaccine side effects” and “true posts which could fuel [vaccine] hesitancy.” The emails and documents were provided to Matt Taibbi by Twitter CEO Elon Musk. The documents, dubbed the "Twitter Files" and retweeted by Musk, were selected from "thousands of internal documents obtained by sources at Twitter." Matt Taibbi is an award winning author, journalist, and contributing editor for Rolling Stone. (Sources: New York Post, The Maine Wire, TRT World) Join me on Felt! Sign up for my newsletter here Follow me on Substack here Instagram | @createthelove Facebook | @createthelove Sponsors: 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: Psychology, Relationships, Anxiety, Resilience, Attachment Theory, Transformation, ConflictSummary: Join me in a fascinating exploration of psychology and relationships with Jillian Turecki, a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform their relationships with themselves. Under the tutelage of Tony Robbins and world-renowned family therapist Cloe Madanes and fueled by an insatiable curiosity about what makes a relationship thrive, Jillian has helped thousands through her teaching and writing revolutionize their relationship with themselves so that they transform their relationships with others.  In this episode, we explore the fascinating experiences in relationships that are often overlooked or labeled with pop-psychology terms like anxious and avoidant. Listen in to hear Jillian’s perspective on what women and men need most, how to be more objective to understand your partner better, and more of her greatest learnings from being in a relationship.Discover: Why attachment theory only scratches the surface of understanding each other The biggest reasons why relationships fail What men and women want and need most in relationship and how to understand each other better 00:00 Intro 00:54 Jillian’s journey from yoga to relationship coach10:36 Yoga and the mind14:15 Somatic awareness18:03 The loneliness of not being with yourself19:52 The toxic dance of push-pull26:43 How much anxiety in a relationship is too much?28:25 We over-pathologize others as anxious or avoidant 38:24 Asking for your needs to be met40:28 Greatest learnings in relationship44:13 Men and their needs in a relationship49:31 The importance of being appreciated and understood54:01 The complexity we hold due to familial dynamicsLinks: Website: www.jillianturecki.com Podcast: https://listen.qcodemedia.com/jillianonlove IG: @jillianturecki Tik Tok: @jillian.turecki Twitter: @JillianTurecki Sponsors: Open | Try Open for 30 days free! Go to withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up. WeWork | Get 50% off your first workspace booking with WeWork On Demand! Go to we.co/mark and use code WORKWITHMARK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Trusting Yourself, Intuition, True Liberation, Self Love, Authenticity, TransformationSummary: Comin’ at ya with a quick espresso shot of love on embracing change and trusting our internal guidance system. I hope my reflections inspire you to gain insight into your own circumstances and ways of being in the world.Discover: Why you need to trust yourself when you say yes to change  How we’re being asked to orient ourselves from intellectual/logical to intuitive/heart centered  True liberation and how can we find it 00:00 Intro 00:17 Trust your intuition03:00 True liberation03:49 Orient through your sensations05:37 Start asking the right questionsLinks: Join me on Felt! Sign up for my newsletter here Follow me on Substack here Instagram | @createthelove Facebook | @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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Relationships, Romantic Relationships, Relationship Struggles, Couples Therapy, Communication, Healing, ConflictSummary: Back for the second time is my good friend, Nick Solaczek. Nick is a relationship coach and teacher specializing in romantic relationships with an emphasis on safe conversations, conscious relationship principles, mindfulness, authenticity and boundary setting. Nick works closely with IMAGO theory in his practice, believing that the image we project has a significant influence on who we are attracted to and how we show up in our relationship. In this episode, we jam on how to create stronger romantic relationships, how our childhood experiences are responsible for many of our triggers in our adult relationships, the influence of fear and how it guides our actions, and more juicy relational truths. Tune in to hear Nick share mic-drops on how to communicate more clearly to ask for what we want and how to use struggle to strengthen our partnerships instead of drive us apart. Nick also teaches us about his relational theory, The Developmental Mountain, which he shares in depth in his new course: Romantic Relationship Reset. Get the link and a discount below!Discover: Core relational dynamics of romantic relationships and which ones you and your partner relate to How and why opposites attract when it comes to romantic relationships The power of fear and its presence in our interactions with our partners The benefits of both individual and couples therapy when it comes to long term relationships  The power of IMAGO dialogue as a powerful method of communication for couples 00:00 Intro 02:12 How we have historically approached couples work06:34 Romance is propagandized by culture10:14 We all have conflicts in the kitchen18:24 Relational dynamics of the Seeker, Maximizer, Minimizer25:40 How childhood experiences show up in adult relationships26:48 We show and respond to emotion differently29:56 The power of fear34:54 The struggle is normal41:47 Ways to ask for what you want48:01 Why we deal with things the way we do50:35 The Developmental Mountain57:32 The Relationship ResetLinks: Special offer: $50 off Nick’s course "Romantic Relationship Reset" with promo code: CREATE50 Website: www.nicksolaczek.com Course: www.nicksolaczek.com/mark Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicksolaczek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachingwithnick Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Themes: Relationships, Connection, Health, Mental Health, Transformation, Belonging, PurposeSummary: Today I’m nerding out with Dr. Robert Waldinger, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and co-author of The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. Dr. Waldinger is also a Zen master (Roshi) who teaches meditation worldwide.In this episode, we explore Dr. Waldinger’s fascinating research on what makes a “good life” based on the longest study of adult life that has ever been done - the Harvard Study of Adult Development. He shares his insights on the power of relationships and how they affect our mental and physical health, practical tips for improving our happiness, and how to create and nurture thriving relationships. This is a pod you won’t want to miss!Discover: The power of relationships and how they affect our mental and physical health The types of relationships we need to thrive The impact of conflict and how to use it to nurture relationships How to improve the quality of our relationships Ways to build resilience and cope with conflict 00:00 Intro 01:55 What is the happiness study?04:34 Relationships help us live longer09:26 Impacts of life events11:03 High-conflict relationships12:27 Stress and the body14:11 Attachment styles and relationship longevity17:21 Relationships and the body19:26 Social fitness21:20 Be curious24:30 Stratifying the data27:42 Effects of the study on participants31:39 Being in Zen33:28 Religion and spiritual practice36:39 Rituals and habits38:38 Study results and expanding the researchLinks: Website | Harvard Study of Adult Development Book | The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off sitewide 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: Self Worth, Self-Love, Health, Sustainability, Rituals, Human Behaviour, Wellness, Rituals, PurposeSummary: Join me in this captivating, gem-filled conversation with Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cymbiotika and one of the most respected and influential health experts in the world. Chervin combines studies in Eastern and Western medicine, orthomolecular medicine, epigenetics, physiology, nutrition, detoxification, biodynamic agriculture, and philosophy to wake people up to their highest potential. He is committed to seeking knowledge, revealing the truth, and exercising keen discernment in all areas of life. In this episode, Chervin guides us on an engaging journey that touches all of these topics and opens our eyes to the symbiotic states of being that our minds, bodies, and souls are craving right now.Discover: Current energies of the collective of humanity and how it affects our wellbeing The importance of grounding, hydration, and finding equilibrium for optimal health Technology today and how it’s affecting the health of our community The importance of discipline and rituals in achieving wellness, and the value of being part of growth-minded communities Important foods and supplements and designing a food & fitness system that fits your lifestyle 00:00 Intro 01:23 Where is humanity at this time?04:45 Social media is the ultimate paradox of our time10:28 AI vs. epigenetics20:02 The internet of eyes - AI and surveillance hidden in plain sight24:28 Technology’s effect on our health and nature33:00 The power of discipline36:11 Programming and energy exchange on a cellular level39:19 What humans desire most39:52 Our body is an ecosystem with a specific set of instructions50:50 The greatest source of addiction53:02 What we all crave the most1:02:43 Victim mentality & virtuosity1:09:19 It’s time to reconnect to our intuition and our body1:11:08 Practical supplementing of food and vitamins for better health1:14:31 Tend the garden1:18:43 Food is a merging of worlds1:24:50 Follow the synchronicitiesLinks: Website | cymbiotika.com - use code GROVES for 15% off sitewide! Instagram | @chervin333 + @cymbiotika   TikTok | @realcymbiotika Podcast | Wake The Fake Up (listen to my episode with Mark here!) Sponsors: Open | Try Open for 30 days free! Go to withopen.com/createthelove and use code CREATETHELOVE to sign up. Cymbiotika | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at cymbiotika.com. (Save up to 45% off when you buy a bundle!) 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, Ego, Social Media, Child DevelopmentSummary: Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Shefali to the podcast. I have been a longtime fan of her work, and as I step into parenthood myself, this episode comes at the perfect time! In it, we dive into concepts from her most recent book, The Parenting Map, and explore the traditional parenting paradigm (and why it’s not working anymore), plus how to develop awareness around your behaviours to foster a deeper connection with your kids.Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. Specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, she brings together the best of both worlds for her clients. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. She has written four books, three of which are New York Times best-sellers, including her two landmark books, The Conscious Parent and The Awakened Family.Discover: The traditional parenting paradigm and why it’s not working anymore Why shifting from control to connection is key in conscious parenting How to nurture your child’s essence, so they develop resilience and self-worth Why our children trigger us (hint: it’s about you, not them) How your past pain influences the way you parent How social media impacts your child’s self-worth and self-image How to identify your child’s ego pattern 00:00 Intro 01:05 The traditional parenting paradigm05:28 Conscious parenting11:28 It’s not your kid; it’s you12:52 Parents are not aware that their love is conditional16:43 Parenting from ego & parenting as spiritual growth26:08 Recognizing your ego patterns28:56 Projecting onto your kids34:40 The impact of social media on parents and kids42:37 Repairing parenting mistakes44:13 Dismantling the ego48:40 It’s a difficult time to raise childrenLinks: Website | drshefali.com Instagram | @doctorshefali Book | The Parenting Map 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices