The Mark Groves Podcast

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? Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Toko-pa Turner is a Canadian author, teacher, and dreamworker. Blending the mystical tradition of Sufism in which she was raised with a Jungian approach to dreamwork, she founded the Dream School in 2001 from which hundreds of students have since graduated. Her bestselling book "Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home" explores the themes of exile and the search for belonging. In this episode we dive into Toko-pa's theories behind Belonging and Dreamwork, and her inspirations and experiences pertaining to both. She teaches us that perhaps belonging isn't a place at all, but rather a skill that we can nurture and strengthen within ourselves. ~ Discover: The longing to belong drives so many of us to places of false belonging How family and ancestors have influenced our belonging When we come back into belonging, there is a beautiful cemetery that occurs As we learn to become our whole self unconditionally, we no longer seek places to belong What are the initiations by exile and why they are necessary Why dreaming and curiosity are the most valuable tools we have You can find Toko-pa on lnstagram, and on her website at www.toko-pa.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In the current state of the world there is so much information coming at us, but our opinions and perspectives are not safe to share. They are dividing us and inflicting hatred amongst our peers and within our community. Why are we not able to to recognize that two truths can exist at the same time? Right now, it is more important than ever to be having hard conversations with love, and being open to other peoples perspectives, and meeting them where they are at.  Can you be open to the possibility that what you think right now isn't true? ~ Discover: Covid, censorship, taking sides and gaslighting How to dance in the middle and see both sides When you're open to the way you see the world, you're free Observing the liberties you give away Media and highjacking for fear and your attention Trusting yourself and yourself The space between reaction and response is where we have a choice Why we need to stop shaming each other for questioning Holding space for ourselves and each other in middle of information warfare Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode I chat with my good friends Alex Faherty and Kerry Docherty! Along with Alex’s twin brother Mike, they are the dream team and founders of Faherty Brand - a family run clothing company anchored in quality, comfort, sustainability and joy.  We dive into how this duo are raising kids, running a business and still manage to make time to foster a loving relationship! We discuss the ins and outs of long distance relationships, work stressors, boundary issues, communication, and being in business with your family!  Find more on Faherty's on Instagram and at www.fahertybrand.com and remember to use the discount code CREATETHELOVE for 25% off!!  Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week I am pleased to introduce you to my friend Lalah Delia. Lalah is a spiritual writer, wellness educator, certified spiritual practitioner, founder of VibrateHigherDaily.com, online School of Vibration, and bestselling author Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power. Her work, writings, and bestselling book are guiding readers around the globe on a journey back home to their empowered, higher-potential, whole selves.  In this episode, Lalah shares her own story of transformation and awakening. She explains how she learnt to transform her lows into highs by channelling the energetic vibrations of all things in her life. Lalah explains how we can reach our higher-potential by recognizing our internal place, the vibrations we are calling in, and our overall outlook on life.  ~  Discover: What is vibration telling us? Are butterflies a good thing? The fear around saying "no" Who dampens your light? Why creating safety is so important "A partner at their 100 will invite 100 of the others" Once you say yes to the next level of life, you will be tested Each choice you make contributes to your self-worth When you say yes and claim it, the universe will align Find Lalah on Instagram, or on her website at www.vibratehigherdaily.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

The Alchemy of Initiation: Soul Work and the Art of Ripening This week I am absolutely elated to introduce you to the incredibly insightful, Francis Weller. Francis Weller, MFT, is a psychotherapist, writer and soul activist. He is a master of synthesizing diverse streams of thought from psychology, anthropology, mythology, alchemy, indigenous cultures, and poetic traditions. Having completed some of Francis' workshops myself, I couldn't wait to have him on to speak about the initiatory process and his theories behind soul-centered psychotherapy. In this episode, Francis leads us through a discussion of the soul, and how the greatest work and connection to the sacred is found during our greatest times of darkness and grief. We dive into what Francis teaches as initiation, a process which encompasses grief, loss, challenge, illness etc. where our identity is altered drastically and we land in the hands of something that is far greater than ourselves.  ~  Discover: Why we need to fall in love with grief There is so much to be found in the dark Change happens at the edges The child seeking the home vs. becoming the home What elders can teach us What is the initiation? The gateway to accessing our soul Everyone came here with their own medicine Find out more about Francis, and his audio series at www.francisweller.net. Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Ryland Engelhart is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Kiss the Ground, and is the producer of Kiss The Ground the Movie on Netflix. He has spent the last 15 years as an entrepreneur and love-activist, working in hospitality and building a family business of organic plant-based restaurants called Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre in Southern CA.  In this episode, Ryland tells us the origins behind his business and restaurants, and the fundamental idea behind the film Kiss The Ground. The film explores the idea that by regenerating the Earth's soils we can reverse some of the effects of climate change. We also dive into some of the things we can do as consumers to contribute to a healthier future for our planet. Find Ryland on Instagram or learn more at www.kisstheground.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week I am so excited to have on the incredible Damona Hoffman to chat about all things dating! Damona is a dating coach & TV personality who starred in the A+E Networks' series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. She’s a contributor for CNN Headline News (HLN), BET.com, The Washington Post, LA Times, Match dating app and more. In this episode we dive into dating apps, intentional dating, and dating within integrity. Damona gives us tips on what should be on your dating profile, what shouldn't, and some examples of red flags and green flags to look out for while you're swiping. The dating world has shifted so much and Damona challenges us to question the beliefs and stigmas we've been taught, and the restrictions we place on what we want in a partner. This one is fire!! ~ Discover: Dating is an amazing healing opportunity Why dating apps work great and why they don't Dating app #fails The three C's you need on your dating app Why we have to assess our belief systems and upper limits in dating Is your past part of your story or part of your narrative? Miracles happen when we choose to be uncomfortable Dating during Covid Why skipping steps will implode your dating life Holding the bar for yourself vs. the "fine" approach Find more about Damona and her podcast on her website www.datesandmates.com. Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Dr. Susan David, Ph.D. is one of the world’s leading management thinkers and an award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Dr. Susan David is a sought-after speaker, author and researcher with a deep focus on emotions.  In this episode we discuss some of the narratives around emotions that we've gained from society and the ways in which they are making us less healthy and contributing to a culture of toxic positivity. Susan explains how we can show up for ourselves by ending the constant struggle between how we think we should feel, and how we actually feel. ~  Discover: Why being happy all the time shrinks us The sweet marrow of life Emotions are not good or bad, they are there for a reason How we should feel vs. how we DO feel Our emotions are data but shouldn't call the shots What is underneath the emotion? Are you stressed or are you depleted? What small shifts can you make to open your heart   You can find Susan's quiz on her website, her TED Talk here and find her bestselling book, Emotional Agility on Amazon. Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This week I've been thinking a lot about the practice of being present, sitting in stillness and really uncovering your true self. What happens when we allow ourselves to really feel? When we don't blanket our emotions, we can try to learn and grow from our sadness. We have been so dominated by a culture that praises the highs, but what would happen if we began to rejoice our setbacks and embrace the opportunity to learn from them.   ~ Discover: Why our soul gets depleted How to witness the miraculous Start thinking about what you think In the stillness you find more of you "Silence is who you are" Why we need to come back to the connection of the earth Why grief is the path to answers Why presence gets us there faster Our Sponsors:* Check out Saily: https://saily.com* Head to Avocado today and save up to 20% on certified organic mattresses during their Labor Day Sale. https://www.avocadogreenmattress.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands