Most people don't realize that their frustration with people who aren't available has a lot to do with their own unavailability. In this special episode I discuss 3 questions from my audience and how to handle their relational challenges. Why might we be holding on to or daydreaming about an ex? Why can't my partner fully commit or tell me they love me? How do I know the difference between settling and committing?These are important and complex questions that so many of us are struggling with. Tune in to learn more!~Discover: Why do we choose unavailable people? How we self-sabotage "Why do you stay in prison when the door is so wide open?" - Rumi How relationship is going to invite you to step into a new version of you Sacred union will show up when you treat yourself as sacred. What does the word "love" mean to you? Your worth doesn't live in the validation of someone else Avoidant and anxious attachment ~ Sign up for my newsletter here Follow me on Instagram | @createthelove Follow me on Facebook | @createthelove Check out my Youtube channel | @markgrovestv ~  Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products 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

This week I am SO excited to introduce you to the incredible Seth Godin. Seth is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars that have transformed the work of thousands of people.He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip  and Purple Cow. His book, This Is Marketing, was an instant bestseller around the world.In this episode, we speak about Seth's new book The Practice: Shipping Creative Work, and the premise behind it. We dive into the steps required to take action, let go of what other people have laid out for you, and find passion and creativity in the work you do.~Discover: How to find your voice What nervousness really means The magic of the creative process is that there is no magic, it's a process If you don't feel like an imposter, you're not trying hard enough The formula: earn trust, solve problems, and be consistent  Why 1,000 true fans is the most important thing to focus  The details and process inside "the work" There is no such thing as "writers block" Find more about Seth and his books at www.sethgodin.com, check out akimbo here and Seth's Podcast here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am pleased to introduce you to Laura McKowen. Laura had a long, successful career in public relations and the Mad Men–esque drinking culture of advertising. After getting sober, she quickly became recognized as a fresh voice in recovery, beloved for her soulful and irreverent writing online and in print. She now leads sold out retreats and courses, teaching people to how to say yes to a bigger life. Laura is the author of the bestselling memoir, We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life.This discussion dives into the clarity and potential that can be unearthed when living a sober life. We talk about our intentions behind drinking, and the many messages that we've received around alcohol over the years. Check out Laura's Best Selling Book here, and find her on Instagram here.Discover: Emotional pain is a sign of function rather than dysfunction We are one hard decision away from reclaiming our sovereignty What's below what you numb? The culture of drinking The truth about lying Normalizing alcohol Why alcohol is the one drug we have to explain why we "aren't drinking" In discomfort you will find your answer Co-dependency, people-pleasing and sobriety What is it like to be fully embodied? Can you sit with yourself? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am thrilled to introduce you to Drew Canole. Drew is an author, transformation coach, and founder of the superfood company Organifi. Drew has helped thousands of women and men revitalize their health, ignite their vision, and shift the course of their life forever. After reaching a dead end in his own health, Drew discovered the chasm of difference between going through the motions and living with radical intention. He now helps people tap into the "Big You" to create the change they never thought possible.In this episode Drew shares his life journey and explains how he used trauma as fuel to create something that impacts peoples lives. Tune in for an energetic and motivational conversation of growth and transformation.~ Discover: Drew's story as an abused child The beautiful journey of Organifii High frequency foods = high frequency life Drew's #1 way to remove trauma from the body Shaking, dancing, TRE, and mother natures way of moving emotions The beautiful magic of purpose and healing Check out Organifi at www.organfi.com and find Drew on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Lohse is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Feldenkrais Practitioner and yoga teacher. Her knowledge of the body, mind and soul greatly influences how she supports others from a very intuitive, energetic and somatic place. Nicole walks us through how to be more connected with yourself by understanding the language of your body and your survival philosophy. By building your capacity and regulation at a nervous system level, your resiliency will only increase. It's from here that you’ll shift from surviving your way through life to thriving and accessing more of your truth.~Discover: What is somatic therapy? What is a healthy nervous system? What a normal response to stress looks like The beautiful invitation to the observation What's your nervous system "normal?" How to recognize when you step out of your truth What is co-regulation Why safety and security is foreign Why resistance creates room to learn The power of noticing How to get back into regulation Find more about Nicole on her website https://www.nicolelohse.com, or on Instagram. You can find more details about her course here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I'm super excited to introduce you to the incredible Ashley Stahl. After working careers in national security and counterterrorism, Ashley came to the realization that she wasn't living her full purpose in the workforce. After diving in and uncovering her own natural talents, Ashley set-forth in her new career path as a career coach. Today, Ashley helps hundreds of people uncover their core skill sets and true calling - enabling them to find a career that aligns with their dreams and purpose.In this episode, Ashley uncovers what this process truly looks like, and why staying in a job that isn't aligned could be preventing you from living a very happy and fulfilling life.~Discover: One of the biggest mistakes in the workplace is holding on to an old version of yourself in your career The new generation vs the old generation in the workplace When we don't have clarity it's a call to reconnect to ourselves You can't get to right until you sit in wrong Why we need to focus on core skill set, personality, and when we at our best The clarity behind interest vs. passion and dedication  Why failing fast is the motto to live by Does your work give you energy or drain you? Find Ashley's book at www.youturnbook.com, and find more about Ashley on her website or on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your dharma is your souls purpose - the big reason of why you are here, what you're supposed to be doing, and how you do it.This week we welcome back the amazing Sahara Rose. In anticipation of her new book Discover Your Dharma, Sahara walks us through what finding your dharma really means and looks like. She teaches us that our lifetime is about figuring out what our dharma is, and once we understand our higher calling, everything we're looking for naturally falls into place. We learn how the obstacles that we face in life are our souls curriculum to get you to your purpose. Uncovering our Dharma can lead to a life of happiness, fulfillment and joy.~Discover: Why you should shift from improving yourself to knowing yourself The obstacles you were meant to overcome were there for a reason The path of least resistance is found on the path of most resistance Rock-bottoms, breakdowns and cosmic 2x4's Karma vs. Kriya Economic down turns are the birth place of innovation Using Covid as a speed track for opportunities It's always an invitation if we pay attention Trusting the feeling before it forces you to change Learn more about Sahara and her book at https://iamsahararose.com/dharma, find her on Instagram, or take her quiz here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I share the much anticipated conversation with my partner Kylie on our breakup.We dive into our relationship ending, what lead our old container to rupture and the expansion that occurred, bringing us to where we are now. Both Ky and I explore the struggles we were facing, the masks, messages and wounds we had internalized, and the extensive healing that was necessary for us to reconcile.This episode is part 1 of an emotional conversation that explores so many crucial topics that contribute to our worth, how to honour ourselves and reclaim our power - both individually, and within relationship.Find Kylie on Instagram or on her website https://www.kyliemcbeath.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I have a unique treat for you. After getting my dog Carl last April, I went on the search for a Dog Trainer and ended up meeting the incredible Annika McDade. Annika is a triple certified Professional Dog Trainer & Behaviour Consultant, who focuses primarily on the connection between dogs and their people. After working with Annika I was most compelled by her ability to relate canine training to human connection and relationship.In this episode we dive into dog training and connecting with our pets, and how it's correlated to our ability to connect and relate with humans. Find more about Annika at www.canineconnectiontraining.ca and find her on instagram @canineconnectiontraining.~Discover: The little things we never knew about our pets The connection between parenting, partners and puppies Expectations and behaviors with our pets The ripple effect of our nervous system The biggest mistakes we make Incredible helpful things you need to know about animals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I wanted to share thoughts on something that I feel very passionate about right now - worth. So often we shape-shift and adapt from our true selves in order to feel safe, loved, or even just to prevent rocking the boat. Our worth should live in who we are, not in other people's opinions or validations. Are you ready to give birth to your authentic self?~ Discover: Why we need to pay attention to our pain Why are we afraid of being authentic? The power of courageous conversations Your worth should never depend on someone else's validation "Enoughness" and the growth of taking up space  How do you get 1% more you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices