The Mark Groves Podcast

Themes: Gender Identity, LGBTQ, School, Parenting, Gender Transitioning, Transphobia, Transgender, Gender Dysphoria, Mental Health, Tough Conversations, Authenticity, Belonging Summary:  Today I welcome Julia Malott to the show! Julia is a transgender woman from Toronto, Canada and creator of Alotta Thoughts: Quick Take Videos exploring nuanced conversations about our identity political divide. Julia is concerned that our recent politics surrounding gender identity and ideology have become increasingly divisive, and she's determined to bridge this gap. Through thoughtful conversation with individuals from all political perspectives, Julia seeks to cut through the noise and have productive conversations across the ideological spectrum to demonstrate that we are not nearly as divided as we might have thought. Join us today as we consciously dialogue about things that most people are afraid to talk about: gender identity especially in terms of being taught to young children, the parent-school divide, transphobia and hate, pronouns, and transitioning. Julia opens up about her personal story on how she navigated the shame around her identity, how she overcome her victim mentality, and the hate she experienced during her transition. She also shares how parents can better understand their kids who may be questioning their gender, build a supportive and safe relationship, and guide them through their experience in a safe and mindful way. This is a conversation you surely wouldn’t want to miss!  Discover: The importance of having discussions about gender identity, gender dysphoria, and transitioning Navigating and overcoming transphobia and hatred while embarking on the journey of transition Understanding Puberty Blockers, what they are and how they affect young individuals How parents can better understand their children who may be questioning their gender 00:00 Intro  01:36 Why do we need to have these conversations? 06:35 The Parent-School Divide 11:09 Teaching young kids about gender identity 17:27 Providing gender-affirming care 21:59 Finding joy in the transition 25:57 Victim mentality in the journey of transition 29:38 Transphobia and hate 35:46 Transgender inclusion in sports 42:15 Learning and understanding pronouns 47:41 Letting go of external validation 49:03 Overcoming shame and narcissism 54:32 Why girls can be masculine but boys can't be feminine 1:00:10 What are Puberty Blockers? 1:05:10 Parenting with transitioning kids 1:08:19 Gender identity is not everything Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlottaMalotta YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd3Rbb9vPPu44G2Zxd8FbLA Website: www.alottamalotta.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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Awakening, Purpose, Meditation, Relationship, Parenting, Grief, Alignment, Intuition, Self-Love Summary:  Today I’m welcoming Maryam Hasnaa to the show who is an intuitive, a channel, an energy healer and a lover of all things that create a feeling of being connected to something bigger than ourselves. Maryam uses her own highly sensitive gifts to remind other beings of the energetic nature of this universe and teach the importance of living in alignment with one’s intuition and most authentic self.  Tune in to learn about spiritual awakenings and how we receive invitations to higher our vibration or make adjustments to our path, whether it’s with our relationship with ourselves or in our relationships with others. If you’ve ever questioned whether it was a gut feeling or intuition, or if a breakup was meant to happen in order to change your life path, this episode is for you!   Discover: How you can awaken your purpose in life and unlock your inner wisdom Maryam’s near-death experience and how it triggered her spiritual awakening Relationships are a way for you to find your own awakening  The transformational effects of grief and how you can find awakening through it 00:00 Intro  00:32 New Earth Mystery School 04:21 Awakening to your purpose 10:35 Maryam’s near-death experience 17:33 Returning back to consciousness 21:50 Walk-ins and awakening 28:40 Relationships as vehicles of awakening 36:33 How your childhood affects your relationship 40:33 Awakening through grief 48:55 Stepping into the alignment of your soul Links: Bonus for listeners: Use code NEMSMG23 for $19.99 off one month of any of Maryam’s membership offerings Maryam’s NEW Course - The Subtle Art of Relationship Dynamics: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/subtle-art-of-relationship-dynamics Website: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com  New Earth Mystery School: https://www.maryamhasnaa.com/new-earth-mystery-school  Resonance Apothecary: https://resonanceapothecary.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryamhasnaa   Sponsors: Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off at mannavitality.com Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Comfort, Discomfort, Mental Health, Technology, Parenting, Cancel Culture, Media, Journalism, Mortality, Belonging, Transformation, Purpose Summary:  Today I am jamming with the bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter! As an author, professor, and adventurer, he writes and speaks about how humans can leverage modern science and evolutionary wisdom to perform better and live healthier and more meaningful lives.  Join us today as we jam about the surprising idea that our cozy, comfortable lives may be at the root of our major physical and mental health issues. Michael shares his powerful experiences from his adventure in Bhutan and the Alaskan Arctic, where he uncovers the power and benefit of sitting with discomfort and silence. Tune in to learn why you need discomfort and how to navigate it to help bring more happiness into your life! Discover: How and why should you disrupt your comfort and why staying too long in your comfort zone could affect your physical and mental health What the Japanese practice called Misogi is and why it’s so powerful The power of silence and how it affects your creativity How we can challenge the discomfort of boredom The process of hunting and how it will teach you to value life and mortality more 00:00 Intro  01:11 Why should you disrupt your comfort? 05:37 New generations and lack of discomfort 10:25 Misogi  18:53 Being alone 24:02 The power and influence of silence 30:30 Writing a book in a world full of distractions 33:18 Choosing discomfort vs comfort 35:59 Remerging with the cycles of the planet 41:11 The discomfort of boredom 46:26 Addictive technology 49:32 The process of hunting 54:24 Life and death 1:01:15 Younger generation taking responsibility  1:03:56 Cancel culture and freedom of speech 1:15:09 Are journalists left-wingers? 1:22:37 Psychological media manipulation  1:27:02 Differences in political views impacting relationships Links: The 2% Newsletter: https://unique-painter-9003.ck.page/441934d2f0 Website: http://eastermichael.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_easter/ The Comfort Crisis: https://easterm.square.site/product/TCCSigned/1?cs=true&cst=custom 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!) Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Power of Mind, Brainpower, Meditation, Trauma, Mental Health, Technology, Beliefs, Health, Transformation, Biohacking, Neuropsychology Summary:  Today I am jamming with award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of BrainTap®, Dr. Patrick K. Porter! Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave entrainment to improve clarity, sleep, and energy and remains at the forefront of scientific research. He founded BrainTap, offering over 1800 original audio sessions in 12 languages and serving a worldwide user base with its mobile app and headset.  Tune in to hear Dr. Porter unleash loads of fascinating information about the power our brains hold, and how we can use neuropsychology to change our emotions, reactions, nervous systems, bodies, brainwaves, and so much more - way beyond what we ever imagined our brains could do. If you want to feel more regulated, release your victim mentality, stop letting fear dictate your life, or just to better grip your emotions, this episode is for you! Discover: How our brains are wired for repetition and comfort and create our narratives and beliefs, plus how we can change that How you can rewrite your memory just by changing the way you perceive your past experiences  How the frequency of our environments dictate our energy and wellbeing What Brain Tap is and how it can help hack our mind’s potential and improve our health 00:00 Intro  00:54 What is Neuropsychology? 05:31 Our brain is making it all up 09:06 How to change a belief  15:09 How to rewrite and change your memory 24:53 Three phases to brain fitness 29:21 The frequency of your environment changes you 34:50 What is Brain Tap? 43:17 See past experiences as learned experiences 47:33 Psychoimmunology 48:57 What happens when you think of fear? 49:44 Confusion 50:21 Hacking the brain 55:22 Retinal flashing 1:00:26 Effect of music on your brain 1:03:45 Types of sessions with Brain Tap   Links: Brain Tap: https://braintap.com?afmc=DrPorter Dr. Patrick Porter: https://drpatrickporter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drpatrickporter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrPatrickPorter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZZ2tOyICABoDsExUuz9n7A   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Energetic Signatures, Health, Physics, Healing, Energy, Vitality, Radical Healing, Holistic Healing, Food, Spirituality, Transformation Summary:  Today I’m welcoming Dr. Beth McDougall to the show, who is an internationally recognized Integrative physician with a specialty in multifactorial degenerative disease. She is the founder of CLEAR Center and the co-founder and medical director of the cutting-edge, bio-optimization lab, JYZEN in Mill Valley, CA. Long known as a medical detective, Dr. McDougall excels at unraveling complex, multi-factorial conditions.  She is advancing a new medical paradigm, one at the intersection of medicine and contemporary physics, to transform the practice of medicine. Dr. Beth discusses the magical benefits of Manna Vitality - a combo of the highest quality minerals, amino acids, fulvic and humic acid, and nutrients gathered from both the Earth and the Sea. Listen in on this fascinating episode where we jam on health from an energetic point of view, and how physics and holistic medicine can unlock the secrets to radical healing. Discover: What are energetic signatures, and what could ours be? The effect of relationships, environment, and food on our body How we can hack aging and vitality The correlation between food and fertility 00:00 Intro  00:51 Intersection of Physics and Medicine 05:44 Discovering energetic healing 11:01 Discovering healing patterns beyond the physical approach 18:48 Energetic signatures in our lives 21:33 Impact of dysfunctional relationships on health 24:27 Why are people sicker than they’ve ever been? 26:26 Finding an antidote  28:32 Correlation of food stress on fertility & testosterone production 33:57 Remineralizing your body 37:29 Aging and vitality 44:28 Nature is the answer 48:36 Choose the life that you want 51:06 Effects of Manna Vitality 57:12 “We’re intersecting waves of energy…” 59:18 Journey to liberation   Links: Manna Vitality: https://mannavitality.com/ Manna Vitality Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannavitality/ Manna Vitality Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mannaelements Dr. Beth’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bethmcdougallm.d.4704 Dr. Beth’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethmcdougallmd/ Dr. Beth’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbethmcdougall Jyzen labs Website: https://jyzen.com/ Innovative Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eW2p7SfVlU&list=PL5rXEjDCSV03yt440eVIm9wd41Ey_2gi3 The Pristine Blueprint - The Secret to Full Spectrum Vitality and Health on All Levels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvuYWXsZhyo&t=14s The Pristine Blueprint Book: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Pristine-Blueprint-Longevity-Transforming/dp/B09PMH14GZ   Sponsors: Cozy Earth | Use code GROVES for 40% off sitewide at cozyearth.com Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Codependency, Addiction, Relationships, Boundaries, Technology, Social Media, Spirituality, Self- Love, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Mental Health, Grief Summary:  Today I am jamming with self-help pioneer, Melody Beattie! Melody is the author of many bestselling books—including The Language of Letting Go, Playing It by Heart, The Grief Club, Beyond Codependency, and The Codependent No More Workbook. In 2009, Codependent No More was named one of the four essential self-help books of all time by Newsweek.  Melody Beattie’s compassionate and insightful look into codependency—the concept of losing oneself in the name of helping another—has guided millions toward the understanding that they are powerless to change anyone but themselves and that caring for the self is where healing begins. Join us today as we jam about the ins and outs of codependency in relationships, the challenges faced by those stuck in addictive or enabling cycles, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to break free.    Discover: Melody's incredible journey of overcoming codependency and how she turned her life around, finding freedom and happiness along the way What codependency actually means, and how people can unknowingly fall into its trap The importance of setting boundaries with technology and social media, and why connecting with real people is where it's at for our well-being Tips and tricks to break free from addictive and enabling cycles, empowering yourself to make positive changes and embark on a journey of personal growth and healing 00:00 Intro  00:33 The fine line between being human and a codependent 04:06 How writing ‘Codependent No More’ saved her life 12:31 The role of men and women in relationships 17:58 Healing the division 24:00 Choose your own circumstance 28:21 Boundaries for tech and social media 32:42 Unveiling collective codependency 38:02 Trauma reflecting in present-day anxiety 40:22 How to break free 46:38 Learn to love yourself unconditionally 49:26 There’s nothing human about technology   Links: Book: Codependent No More (2022 updated edition!) https://melodybeattie.com/books/codependent-no-stop-controlling-others-start-caring/ Website: https://melodybeattie.com/   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Morning Routine, Personal Development, Habits, Adversity, Mental Health, Meditation, Affirmations, Curing Cancer, Authenticity, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Health, Transformation Summary:  Today I’m welcoming Hal Eldrod to the podcast! Hal is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning at a time. He teaches about The Miracle Morning – his powerful method to transform your life by simply changing how you start your day. Tune in to hear all about Hal’s proven successful morning routine, how he used it to get out of depression and change his life, and how you can jump on the Miracle Morning train to change your life starting tomorrow morning! Discover: How to build the perfect morning routine that will elevate your life and health The two problems with affirmations and how can we manifest the life that we want the right way The connection between emotions and inflammation, and how if you do the work, you achieve total wellness 00:00 Intro  02:13 Mediocrity 04:26 The Miracle Morning origin 07:07 What’s your level of personal development? 10:50 Learn to get excited about waking up 16:51 Starting a morning routine 20:05 The problem with affirmations 27:44 Commitment in the face of fear 37:52 The correlation between emotion and inflammation 42:22 How do you become a morning person? 57:11 Every adversity is an opportunity 1:01:08 Transforming relationships with the Miracle Morning    Links: Movie: http://miraclemorningmovie.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B5RD8MK?ref_=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_tpbk&binding=paperback Speaking: https://halelrod.com/speaking/ Podcast: https://miraclemorning.com/category/podcast/ Community: http://miraclemorningcommunity.com/   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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Business, Health, Social Media, Technology, Mortality, Death, Grief, Change, Self-Development, Mental Health, Purpose, Transformation Summary:  Today I’m jamming with Ryan Duey, CEO of Plunge, one of the most affordable cold plunge tub manufacturers on the market. Cold plunge benefits include nervous system regulation, boosting energy, greater recovery/performance, increased immune support, increased motivation, mood improvement, pain relief, stress relief, better sleep, and so much more! If you know me, you know I love the benefits of cold showers and cold plunges, and I was stoked to get my hands on one of their amazing plunge tubs. (P.S. I got you a discount—code below in the links!) Join the conversation as we deep dive (no pun intended!) into the fascinating story of how Plunge was created as a business thriving out of the pandemic and the challenges their company faced with growth. We also jam everything you need to know about cold plunging—how it affects your brown fat, how it can help you regulate your nervous system and tackle your biggest fears—and muse about death, mortality, fears, and emotions that cold plunging can help you regulate. Discover: Discover the surprising benefits of cold plunging for optimal physical and mental health How cold plunging is an amazing tool to regulate your nervous system in a word filled with stress, anxiety, and overstimulation The post-pandemic shift to digitalization and social media affecting everything from our nervous systems, to analog life, to business operations in today's world and how cold plunging can help us deal better 00:00 Intro  01:15 Why should you try cold-plunging? 06:53 Doing business during the pandemic 11:11 Digitalization in business 17:33 Cold-plunging is a +gym for your nervous system 20:09 Benefits of cold-plunging 22:27 The growth of Plunge 30:27 Using social media in business 41:25 Analog to digital shift 43:18 Recalibrate your nervous system 46:38 Mortality and death 59:40 Rejecting the concept of aging  1:02:10 It’s important to question everything 1:05:03 Maturing and processing change better 1:12:02 Start with small changes, don’t go big Links: Plunge: https://thecoldplunge.com - Use code CREATETHELOVE for $150 off! Instagram: @plunge Linktree: https://linktr.ee/coldplunge 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Friendships, Boundaries, Toxic Relationships, Trauma, Childhood Patterns, Healing, Mental Health, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Codependency Summary:  Today I’m welcoming back my friend Violet Benson, comedian, motivational speaker, creator of Daddy Issues, and podcast host of the largest self-love podcast and movement for women, Almost Adulting. Tune into this episode to learn how to navigate toxic friendships, set healthy boundaries, stop giving others power over you, and reframe your past traumas to stop repeating patterns. Violet offers valuable advice for anyone looking to improve their relationships, and friendships, and prioritize self-love. Discover: How to navigate toxic friendships and set healthy boundaries The importance of not giving others power over you and how to reclaim your own power in relationships How discovering your patterns and choosing to stop the cycle can help you heal and chose a new path forward 00:00 Intro  00:54 Friendships aren’t always easy 05:19 Handling negative comments online 07:16 Letting go of toxic friendships 10:36 How the pandemic changed our identities 13:17 Posting for likes vs business 19:02 Prioritizing yourself over social media popularity 27:47 Creating the “Daddy Issues” Identity 32:29 The problem with idolization 35:54 Reinventing yourself and cutting ties with people who hold you back 39:57 Stop giving others power over you 46:07 The “I can change him/her” mindset 49:26 Repeating a pattern with friends 52:20 Childhood patterns shape our lives 57:48 Not everyone is a villain 1:00:47 Stop crossing your own boundaries 1:02:47 The reason we choose emotionally unavailable people 1:08:13 Children are our teachers 1:13:43 Generational traumas are passed down Links: Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/almostadulting/ Personal IG - https://www.instagram.com/violetbenson/ Meme IG - https://www.instagram.com/daddyissues_/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissues  Almost Adulting on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IY1Gjc1uktmDCmNLA0HXo 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Themes: Inner Voice, Trauma, Self-Talk, Inner Child, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Transformation, Mental Health, Purpose, Bi-Polar Summary:  Today I welcome back my good friend, the “Queen of Saying It Out Loud,” Vasavi Kumar!  She has relentlessly searched to find her own voice, access the freedom of her creative spirit, and help others along the way… out loud. When she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at the age of 19, she made it her life’s purpose to understand how her mind works, starting with making room to hear herself think. Her mission is to share everything—the good, bad, and ugly—in order to teach a more mindful, practical, and simple way of running every aspect of your life.  In this episode, Vasavi teaches us the importance of “saying it out loud” - how to talk to yourself to build self-trust, heal from past traumas, and gain greater clarity about who you are and your calling. Vasavi shares practical tips for cultivating a discerning, gentle, and firm inner voice and unlocking the power of your inner child's voice. She also shares some of her powerful exercises to help guide our self-talk. Don't miss this powerful jam sesh! Discover: The difference between writing down what you feel and actually saying it out loud Explore how the tone of your inner voice affects your mental health, and find out how to speak to yourself in a positive and empowering way How unspoken trauma can manifest in your life, and how to heal from it and move toward a more fulfilling life How you can trust yourself again and let your inner child's voice be heard 00:00 Intro  01:12 Writing Say It Out Loud 08:22 Difference between saying and writing what you feel 11:04 The power of talking to yourself out loud 18:21 Importance of the tone of your voice 21:51 Have trust in yourself 31:39 Your inner child wants to be heard 33:35 Exploring unspoken trauma 39:45 Practice and prepare 43:15 Overcoming fear and embracing visibility 53:57 The healing power of writing Links: Book: sayitoutloudbook.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/mynameisvasavi  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasavikumar1/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VasaviKumarUnfiltered  YouTube: https://youtube.com/vasavikumar 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands