The Mark Groves Podcast

Alejandra Proaño is an Anger Management Specialist and is the co-owner of Moose Anger Management. She directs Healing Anger, the program for women that now runs online and worldwide. She and her team specialize in individual, couple and group counselling work on anger and addictions. Alejandra holds a Specialization in Family Therapy, a Master’s in clinical psychology, a Master’s in Science and a Master’s in Literature. I am so excited to have Alejandra on this week for an extremely informative conversation on anger - how so many of us don't truly know how to express it or feel shame in the emotion. Anger is necessary to protect the integrity of individuals in a relationship; it represents the need for a boundary. Our capacity for a compassionate expression of our anger, is usually the result of past trauma and experience. Tune in to learn more! ~  Discover: Why we can't externalize anger What is underneath anger? What are you really feeling? Understanding cues in the body Understanding your own relationship to anger How anger can deepen intimacy and personal evolution The power of the collective anger Until we change, nothing changes. You can find more about Alejandra at www.healinganger.ca or on Instagram. Find her book here: https://healinganger.ca/product/healing-anger-ebook/. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode join me on my hike as I share my thoughts on the false sense of separation we have with the Earth, the disconnection we have with ourselves, and our worth.   The truth is hidden in plain sight, and we can all find it by being present, turning inward and taking radical responsibility for our self worth. We can’t wait for people to choose us. Otherwise we’ll always be waiting, because nobody wants the responsibility of our self worth. We model the love we want by the type of love we give. Make yours unconditional.  ~ Discover: Asking the questions: What are you ignoring? What does your body need? What does your soul crave? Why we get stuck in co-dependency and wrapped up in our wounds Boundaries are guide-posts to love and trust Why a baseline for grace, kindness, trust and respect is vital Expansion is hidden inside the frustrations and challenges Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

When you don't stand in the truth of what, you're not going to get what you want - pretty simple right? Whether or not we decide to talk about our truth, it will always still live inside you. Not honouring our truth leads to small betrayals, which usually become giant betrayals later on and typically we can look back and see where we betrayed ourselves initially in order to get there.  This week I share a personal story from my past where I self abandoned and didn't declare what I really wanted. The truth always sets us free, no matter how difficult it can be to say it.  ~ Discover: Why do we fear stepping into our truth? The dangers of staying in the comfort zone Why we self-betray and self-abandon in effort to keep connection Why we need to explore grief The two most important questions you need to ask yourself Small betrayals become giant betrayals later Where do you betray yourself? The power of claiming yourself Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Stefanos Sifandos is a trained educator and relationship expert with a background in behavioral science. He is passionate about leading people closer to their highest potential and to each other. Join us this week for a deep dive into how to take the first steps towards seriously changing your life and the way you relate. Stefanos will walk you through the masculine perspective, shame spirals, and how to create space to heal and take the leap from the old you, to the new you. ~  Discover: The complexities of the human experience Why we need more quality strong men calling others forward Why owning your sh*t is healing Why men shame other men for showing their emotions What male emotion truly means (strength) Why we hang on to our identity Why we need to think of our parents as children of parents Why rock bottoms are often the best way we learn Why we need to get comfortable with uncertainty Why men need adventure back to the mystery How to hold space for others and yourself What would love do now? Find Stefanos on Instagram, or on his website www.growwithstef.com.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

So excited to have Vanessa and Dené from the podcast Cheaper Than Therapy on this week! Dené is an Associate Psychotherapist in Los Angeles, a Registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Coach. She specializes in offering tools for moving through anxiety, understanding our addictive patterns and communicating more effectively in our relationships. Vanessa is a Psychotherapist, Mindfulness + Codependency Coach. She brings her passion for Depth, Buddhist, and Yoga Psychology into her own life as well as in her work with her clients. She loves connecting with people while helping them connect to themselves, which usually includes helping them discover who that Self really is. Join us for a truth-filled conversation around dropping the therapy stigma, the finite nature of grief and death, and dealing with the anxieties and systems that have developed from the present state of the world. ~  Discover: Effects of lockdowns, isolation and removing community How resisting change only creates more resistance What is our part in the collective change? Pregnancy, motherhood and the need for community Being able to hold space and be curious during conflicting truths Why does our expansion aggravate others? Why it's important to stay curious Searching for the home vs. becoming the home The power of being witnessed The power of connection to soul, spirt and nature Find Vanessa and Dené and their podcast here. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

I am so excited to have Dr. Caroline Leaf back on the podcast! Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist specializing in cognitive and metacognitive neuropsychology. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory. She was one of the first in her field to study how the brain can change (neuroplasticity) with directed mind input. This week we chat about her new book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking. ~ Discover: What is the main differentiator between mind and brain? Mind is the generator, brain/body is the responder The mind is 99% of who we are You can learn to control your mind, you are never stuck How do we deconstruct toxic thinking Awareness is the first step in healing How to handle acute traumas faster Triggers will always be there, it's about how you react to it What is neuro-cycling and brain building? How to be the observer of self How to perform a mental "autopsy" and change your life Who doesn’t want to learn how to do that?! Be sure to pick up a copy of her new book and find out more about Dr. Leaf online at www.drleaf.com or on Instagram. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

We are taught to place our worth in our monetary worth. Our relationship to money is one of the most important ones in our lives. We are constantly interacting with money, and yet we’re not taught about it in school! The subject of finances is considered one of the leading causes of divorce, so how do we navigate that subject in a way that deepens intimacy and builds a bridge rather than a wall?  I’m excited to have returning guest, Selina Gray, who is a CPA and expert in managing and healing our relationship to money. Join us for an episode where dive into all the juiciness that money brings. If you’d like to sign up for our course, go to www.createthemoola.com and use the code createthemoola to save $50! You can find Selina on Instagram, on her website https://selinagray.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Resmaa Menakem is a Healer, New York Times Best-Selling Author, and Trauma Specialist. He helps people, communities, and organizations find strength in healing that is holistic and resilient. He helps people rise through the suffering’s edge. He is a cultural trauma navigator, a communal provocateur and coach. I first heard Resmaa on my friend Jayson Gaddis' podcast, and I was completely inspired and transformed. After reading his novel My Grandmothers Hands, I knew I needed to have him on this show. This conversation on racialized trauma will transform you, educate you, and move you. You do not want to miss this one. In Resmaa's words, "Moving from race to culture to creation is important, transformative, and takes work. And a lot of reps." Find more about Resmaa and his work here. To find the Energetic Justice course I spoke about during this episode, head here.     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands