In this podcast Mark Groves is joined by Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, writer, spoken word poet, marine biologist and PhD in social science. Mark and Jeremy discuss their personal evolutions as men, for Jeremy this has meant shifting from being an academic and PhD to becoming an artist. They also reflect upon the evolution of the modern man in today's world, what does it mean to be raised a boy today, what is school and society teaching boys, how do we break out of the stories and patterns and how we are all still on the journey home to ourselves.Highlights:3:15 - What is going on with men and #MeToo, why aren’t more men speaking up?7:00 - Why do men struggle to speak up on emotions- are men emotionally castrated?12:00 - The evolving man in society - what is the cultural shift toward opening?21:00 - The modern education system - what is it teaching and not teaching for the modern life?25:00 - Step out of the ‘story’ you’ve been taught about life, or get kicked out of it. How Jeremy shifted from being a PhD to artist.31:00 - The fear and courage experienced when stepping into the unknown.34:00 - The ‘big betrayal’ and can you betray yourself?42:30 - We’re all on the journey still - anyone who says they have it all figured out is lying.49:43 - Risk, resilience and living on your edge - learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’m so excited to introduce this week’s episode with my best friend and love – Kylie McBeath. Love, Service, and Wisdom. Those are the three words that Kylie lives by. Her greatest mission is to help more people unleash their greatness, and find truth and alignment in life through harnessing their best resource: their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. She is also a Certified Health Coach and Transformational Life Coach and she works to empower women to move through shame, release anger, and align with their most aligned + powerful selves.During this convo Kylie not only shares her relationship journey but also her journey as an entrepreneur and some amazing insights for how to grow into your voice, truth, integrity, and most true self.Highlights:11:10 – Kylie’s journey back to herself16:10 – Breaking through the limiting messages sent to women24:50 – How fear creeps into relationships34:00 – Stepping into vulnerability and honouring commitments46:20 – Trigger points and getting our needs met54:00 – Clean anger vs aggressionJam with Kylie:InstagramZura HealthKylieMcBeath.comMate MagnetBook Links:Daring GreatlyBreaking FreeLoving BravelySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was such an honour to record and is one I could go on and on about for hours! In it I talk with Terri Cole, the New York-based, licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert and founder of Real Love Revolution & Boundary Bootcamp. Terri uses practical psychology, eastern mindfulness and harnesses the power of intention to create sustainable, positive behavioral change i.e. true transformation. Tune in as we talk about how childhood lessons about life form the blueprint of how we navigate our adult relationships around love. In addition to the highlights below are some amazing and practical tips on how to start understanding your own story so that you can heal old wounds and set new standards for what you actually want to create in your life.Highlights:11:55 – Your inherited love blueprint15:10 – The difference between need and choice18:00 – Why 5-step get love fast programs never work21:45 – The 5 pillars of healing our relationship with love31:15 – How to take back choice in how we love38:00 – How to honour and heal triggering woundsResources:www.terricole.com/livesinglewww.terricole.com/liverelationshiphttps://mark-groves.mykajabi.com/challengeConnect with Terri:Terri's WebsiteThe Real Love RevolutionFacebookInstagramTwitterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does our relationship with money matter and how does it connect to our relationships with people? This episode is a must! In it, money boss Selina Gray and I unpack the connection between money, our pasts, stress, and of course, healing and freedom. Selina Gray is a CPA, CA & a money relationship expert with over 15 years of experience reinventing finance for individuals & businesses. Selina has helped thousands of people transform their relationship with money by focusing on emotions, money mindset & practical money optimization skills. She believes that everyone is capable of healing their money story and her approach cuts through all the bullshit beliefs that have been blocking you from healing your own. Tune in to get to the heart of what really matters in your life, and to make the change that lasts.Highlights:9:20 – uncovering your money memories13:00 – Selina’s money mess25:40 – how to be more excited about budgeting32:30 – the importance of gratitude34:00 – money archetypes47:40 – healing money patterns in relationships50:45 – how to startInstagramFacebookThe Richness RevolutionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the ultimate sandwich of inspiration, entertainment, and motivation. Branden has overcome obstacle after obstacle on his journey from poverty, to the ivy league, to Nike, to around the world, and back again. He takes us back to his days on the streets and talks about how he finally let go of the stories and scarcity of his past to take responsibility for the future he knew he wanted. Today, Branden Collinsworth is an internationally renowned human performance coach and works exclusively with several of the most impactful people in sports, music, and business. Branden has been endorsed and worked with brand giants, SUMMIT, Lululemon, Redbull, Dr.Oz, MTV and is currently a Master Trainer for Nike. Check out the highlights below, and get ready, set, go!15:10 – why you should swear more16:00 – Branden’s rock bottom turning point20:35 – fight or flight27:42 – the secret weapon of obsession31:10 – success and worthiness48:45 – the one thing you need to know to transform54:00 – warrior retreatsInstagramWarrior RetreatsNike Training ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hands up if you learned as much about relationships in school as you did about pythagorean theorem. Ya, me neither. Meet Jayson Gaddis - relationship student & teacher, author, host of the Smart Couple Podcast, and founder of The Relationship School. He is on a mission to teach people the one class they didn’t get in school– 'How to do intimate relationships'. In this episode, we talk about how important it is to treat and train our relationship skills like muscles. Jayson drops some serious knowledge about the benefits of couples therapy (as well as why you might be scared to go), as well as what unconscious investments we all carry that keep us at our same old painful status quo. Let the class begin!Highlight reel:8:10 – how we disappear in relationships and how to connect instead13:30 – recognizing false vulnerability17:30 – tips for having the therapy talk with your partner23:00 – steps to opening up and transforming within relationships27:55 – working through disagreements with your partner31:50 – the window of presence and vulnerability43:15 – healing after a break-up or divorceLinks:Relationship SchoolInstagramThe Smart Couple Podcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you learned that everything you’ve been taught about what it means to be a man, was wrong? Tune into my recent conversation with addictions counselor and men’s coach Ben Goresky and learn how to reconnect to your masculinity and your partner with a new sense of compassion and curiosity. In this episode we talk about how to call ourselves and others on the bullshit stories that hold us back, the social norms that perpetuate addiction, why who you spend time with matters, and how you can get back in alignment with who you really are.In this episode you’ll learn about: Addiction myths (15:30) Men and addictions: (34:20) The connection solution for men and women (48:40) The antidote to defensiveness (53:10) The cycle of codependency (1:00:00) You can find Ben through his group for The Samurai Brotherhood, an organization that connects men to their masculine core and leads the way for the evolution of conscious men. Ben also hosts The Evolving Man podcast and runs relationship workshops for couples with his fiancee Sheleana Aiyana. He specializes in transpersonal psychology, shadow work, men’s work, and conscious relationship work. He lives a happy, healthy life in Vancouver, Canada. Episode Resources:Freedom From Addiction ProgramGabor Mate Russel Brand PodcastCodependent No More by Melody BeattieBoundaries: Where You End and I Begin - Anne KatherineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered about manifestation? Can we truly "make" something happen for us? In life and love, how can we get the things that we say we want? This week, I'm jamming with Lacy Phillips, a Manifestation Advisor specializing in unblocking beliefs of unworthiness and expanding into alignment with what one is calling in. We talk about how to develop a good relationship with yourself, with romantic partners, and with money. Find out how you can tap into your subconscious mind and how to grow your worth. This is one you don't want to miss!In this episode you'll learn:- The science behind manifestation (5:36)- How to "get" the partner you deserve (12:20)- The connection between love and money (49:05)- And so much more! Where can you find more of Lacy Phillips?Website: FreeAndNative.comPodcast: Expanded PodcastInstagram: @FreeAndNativeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Human connection is such a powerful and necessary component of our lives. As a human connection specialist myself, I thought what better way to dive deep into this topic than to sit down with none other than Baya Voce? For the past decade, Baya has studied relationships and human connection, most recently giving one of the most-viewed TEDx talks of all time, titled "The Simple Cure for Loneliness," with more than 3.5 million views. Here we get a little taste of the nuggets from her TEDx talk, and we go deep into the work it takes to feel connected to ourselves and others.In this episode, you’ll get answers to these questions: Are breakups harder on men? (10:30) What is betrayal? (22:35) Do ‘mixed messages’ actually exist? (31:20) And so much more!  Where can you find more of Baya Voce?Website: BayaVoce.comInstagram: @Baya_Voce References and Recommendations:Baya Voce TEDx Talk: The Simple Cure for LonelinessJayson Gaddis: The Smart Couple Podcast Glennon Doyle: Oprah’s Soul Session See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Marriage is complicated.” “Once you’re married, sex goes out the window.” “It’s all downhill after the honeymoon phase.” Have you heard people say this to you? Have you actually uttered these words yourself? Vienna Pharaon and I sat down and talked about the stories we tell ourselves around getting married and how we can make the shift and define marriage in whatever way we want. Vienna is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in New York City, where she runs her own practice. She is currently the number 1 Google search result when looking for couples counseling in NYC and she and I co-created a Relationships 101 workshop. Grab your pen and paper -- this episode is dynamite!In this episode, you’ll learn: How honoring your vows are important, but honoring promises can help too (8:44) How to hold an “Annual General Meeting” with your spouse or partner (13:00) How to lower your negativity threshold (17:25)  And so much more!   Where can you find more of Vienna Pharaon?@MindfulMFT on Instagram, Facebook, and TwitterNewYorkCouplesCounseling.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices