Mark Groves Podcast

By Mark Groves

Personal Journals Society & Culture

What's Mark Groves Podcast about?

My name is Mark Groves, and I'm obsessed with understanding human behaviour and why we do what we do. In this podcast, I interview the world's most brilliant minds and hearts to explore, alongside you, every subject imaginable relating to the human experience and how we relate. My deepest intention is that we all learn how to create the life and love we've always dreamt of. Let's dive in and transform our lives!

4.9

3,486 ratings

Download our free app to listen on your phone

LAST EPISODE

#268: A BS Free Blueprint f...

03.27.2023

Themes: Health, Mindset, Transformation, Growth, Wellness, Self-care, Self-discovery, Gratitude Summary: Today's guest, Ben Azadi, is a force to be reckoned with in the health and wellness world. Ben is on a mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives ...

Mark Groves Podcast episodes:

03.27.2023 #268: A BS Free Blueprint for Optimal Health with Ben Azadi Themes: Health, Mindset, Transformation, Growth, Wellness, Self-care, Self-discovery, Gratitude Summary: Today's guest, Ben Azadi, is a force to be reckoned with in the health and wellness world. Ben is on a mission to help 1 billion people live healthier lives ...
03.23.2023 #267: You Were Lied To - Solo Episode Themes: Politics, COVID, Individualism, Fear, Health, Government, Accountability, Truth, News & Media, Misinformation, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Conflict, Mental Health Summary: In this solo episode, I share my thoughts and grief on what has occurred over these last few years as ...
03.20.2023 #266: How to Be a Better Partner with Jillian Turecki Themes: Psychology, Relationships, Anxiety, Resilience, Attachment Theory, Transformation, Conflict Summary: Join me in a fascinating exploration of psychology and relationships with Jillian Turecki, a certified relationship coach, teacher and writer who for 20 years has taught others how to transform ...
03.16.2023 #265: You Must Trust Yourself - Solo Episode Themes: Trusting Yourself, Intuition, True Liberation, Self Love, Authenticity, Transformation Summary: Comin’ at ya with a quick espresso shot of love on embracing change and trusting our internal guidance system. I hope my reflections inspire you to gain insight into ...
03.13.2023 #264: How to Cultivate a Strong Romantic Relationship with Nick Solaczek Themes: Relationships, Romantic Relationships, Relationship Struggles, Couples Therapy, Communication, Healing, Conflict Summary: Back for the second time is my good friend, Nick Solaczek. Nick is a relationship coach and teacher specializing in romantic relationships with an emphasis on safe conversations, ...
03.09.2023 #263: Secrets to a Happier Life with Dr. Robert Waldinger Themes: Relationships, Connection, Health, Mental Health, Transformation, Belonging, Purpose Summary: Today I’m nerding out with Dr. Robert Waldinger, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and co-author of The Good Life: Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study on Happiness. ...
03.06.2023 #262: Elevate Your Mind, Body, and Spirit with Chervin Jafarieh Themes: Self Worth, Self-Love, Health, Sustainability, Rituals, Human Behaviour, Wellness, Rituals, Purpose Summary: Join me in this captivating, gem-filled conversation with Chervin Jafarieh, founder of Cymbiotika and one of the most respected and influential health experts in the world. Chervin ...
02.27.2023 #261: How to Be a Better Parent with Dr. Shefali Themes: Parenting, Ego, Social Media, Child Development Summary: Today I’m excited to welcome Dr. Shefali to the podcast. I have been a longtime fan of her work, and as I step into parenthood myself, this episode comes at the perfect ...
02.23.2023 #260: Why Free Speech Matters with Greg Lukianoff Themes: Freedom of Speech, Censorship, Social Media, Cancel Culture, Mental Health Summary: Join me for an insightful conversation with Greg Lukianoff: attorney, New York Times best-selling author, and President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). ...
02.20.2023 #259: How to Change Unwanted Patterns in Life and Love with Vienna Pharaon Themes: Childhood Wounds, Family Systems, People-Pleasing, Relationships, Self-Worth Summary: I think it’s safe to say that none of us had a perfect childhood, and we all carry around behaviours and unhealed pain that doesn’t serve us. But it doesn’t have ...
02.14.2023 #258: The Power of Passion with Ant Anstead Themes: Career, Purpose, Media, Divorce, Breakups, Parenting Summary: This week I’m honoured to welcome the master mechanic himself, Ant Anstead, to the show. Ant and I met serendipitously a few years back when he took my Breakup Recovery Course, and ...
02.09.2023 #257: Saying No Creates Space for Your Yes — Solo Episode Themes: Boundaries, Regret, Awareness, Appreciation, Self-Love, Victim Mentality, Community Summary: Today I’m comin’ at ya with a short but sweet solo episode and sharing some things I’ve read lately that have blown my mind and brought some newfound awareness to ...
02.06.2023 #256: That Sucked, Now What? Cultivating Resilience with Dr. Neeta Bhushan Themes: Grief, Loss, Transformation, Resilience, Anger Summary: Today I’m chatting with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a world-renowned emotional health advocate and expert in the areas of grit and resilience. In this episode, we talk about her new book That Sucked. Now ...
01.30.2023 #255: Men’s Work: Facing Your Darkness and Finding Freedom with Connor Beaton Themes: Masculinity, Emotions, Vulnerability, Relationships, Men’s Work, Self-Worth, Purpose, Pornography Summary: Today I’m chatting with one of my good friends, Connor Beaton. Connor is the founder of ManTalks, an international organization dedicated to men's wellness, success, and fulfillment. Connor is ...
01.23.2023 #254: It’s Okay That You’re Not Okay: Coping with Grief and Loss with Megan Devine Themes: Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Pain, Mental Health Summary: Join me for a thoughtful conversation with Megan Devine: best-selling author, psychotherapist, and grief advocate. With over 20 years in the field - and deep personal experience of grief - she is ...
01.16.2023 #253: Healing in a Toxic Culture with Dr. Gabor Maté Themes: Attachment Theory, Child Development, Trauma, the Mind-Body Connection, Authenticity, Boundaries, Illness, Health Summary: It is such an honour to welcome renowned speaker and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté to the podcast this week. Dr. Maté is highly sought after ...
01.12.2023 #252: How to Raise Independent Kids with Lenore Skenazy Themes: Parenting, Safetyism, Fragility, Resilience, Childhood Independence, Autonomy, Technology Summary: After her newspaper column “Why I Let My 9-Year-Old Ride the Subway Alone” created a media firestorm, Lenore Skenazy got the nickname “America’s Worst Mom.” Nice. She went on to ...
01.09.2023 #251: Love, Forgiveness, and Healing with Danielle LaPorte Themes: Virtuosity, Self-Love, Self-Awareness, Virtue Signaling, Cancel Culture, Transformation, Boundaries, Forgiveness, Narcissism Summary: Back for the second time is my good friend, Danielle Laporte. Danielle is an author, speaker, podcaster and a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group who, ...
01.02.2023 #250: Food for a Better Mood with Dr. Will Cole Themes: Health, Relationships, Boundaries, Mental Health, Nutrition, Gut-Brain Axis Summary: Is there a connection between the foods we eat and how we feel? How does the quality of our relationships and our boundaries (or lack thereof) impact our gut health? ...
12.26.2022 #249: New Beginnings with Kylie McBeath Themes: Alignment, Codependency, Family Dynamics, Gender Roles, Transitions, Trust Summary: For the last episode of the year 2022, Kylie and I are here to share an exciting milestone in our lives. We are so excited for what’s to come and ...
12.22.2022 #248: Body, Mind, and Soul Alignment with Bobbi Vogel Themes: Etheric Medicine, Health, Spirituality, Clairvoyance, Purpose Summary: Bobbi Vogel is the founder of the Center for Etheric Medicine. She is a spirit taught clairvoyant healer, medical intuitive and medium to the soul, mind and body. She ascertains what is ...
12.20.2022 #247: The Magic of Uncertainty — Solo Episode Themes: Uncertainty, Trust, Transformation, Alignment, Surrender Summary: I truly believe life always works out — even when it feels like nothing is going to plan. But this idea, of course, can be a challenging one to accept. It’s so hard ...
12.12.2022 #246: What Kids Really Need with Donovan Taylor Hall Themes: Children, Child Education, Mental Health, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Growth Mindset Summary: Today’s guest, Donovan Taylor Hall, is the teacher I think we all wished we had growing up. Dubbed the ‘Modern Day Mr. Rogers,’ Donovan is a youth advocate and ...
12.08.2022 #245: The Problem with Toxic Positivity with Whitney Goodman Themes: Toxic Positivity, Social Media, Authenticity, Parenting, Mental Health Summary: Meet Whitney Goodman, LMFT — a radically honest psychotherapist behind the hugely popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit, author, and the owner of The Collaborative Counseling Center, a virtual therapy practice in ...
12.05.2022 #244: How to Create a Lasting, Healthy Relationship with Dr. Stan Tatkin Themes: Relationships, Attachment Theory, Conflict, Interdependency Summary: Today I’m honoured to be joined by Stan Tatkin: PsyD, MFT, clinician, author, researcher, co-founder of the PACT Institute and all-around relational ninja. Stan’s ability to help couples navigate the often tricky waters ...
11.28.2022 #243: Healing the Political Divide with Marianne Williamson Themes: Politics, Spirituality, Health, Transformation, Self-Love, Unity Summary: Join me for a thought-provoking discussion with bestselling author, political activist and spiritual thought leader, Marianne Williamson. For more than three decades, Marianne has been a leader in spiritual and religiously progressive ...
11.24.2022 #242: It’s Happening Right Here with Tim Ballard Trigger Warning: This episode may be emotionally challenging and contains discussions of child trafficking and exploitation. Listener discretion is advised. Themes: Child & Human Trafficking, Child Exploitation, Pornography, Sex Education, Online Grooming Summary: You probably know by now that I’m ...
11.21.2022 #241: Live Your Truth with Dr. Martha Beck Themes: Integrity, Truth, Alignment, Religion, Liberation, People Pleasing, Authority Summary: It is my great honor to welcome Dr. Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author, life coach, and speaker to the podcast this week. Her newest book, The Way of ...
11.14.2022 #240: What's Soil Health and How It's Affecting You with Rob Herring Themes: Health, Sustainability, Permaculture, Regenerative Agriculture, Nutrition, Food Systems Summary: Is Glyphosate really that bad? Does buying local produce actually make a difference? Why should we care about soil — it’s just dirt, right? WRONG! So pumped to bring you ...
11.07.2022 #239: A Hopeful Vision for Humanity with Dr. Zach Bush Themes: Consumerism, Humanity, Biodiversity, Health, Sustainability, Natural Law, the Microbiome Summary: Dr. Zach Bush is back for the third time for a deep dive into the health and future of both humanity and our planet. Zach is a renowned, multi-disciplinary ...
10.31.2022 #238: Say YES to Yourself — Solo Episode Themes: Alignment, Authenticity, Transformation, Self-Love, Values Summary: Feel like there’s something more to life? Like you’re not quite reaching your potential? Perhaps you want a more fulfilling career, a better relationship, to heal your relationship with money, your body, social ...
10.24.2022 Mental Health, Radical Self-Love and Healing Generational Trauma with Zachary Levi Themes: Social Media, Self Love, Self Worth, Hollywood, Trauma, Mental Health Summary: This week I’m joined by one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood, Zachary Levi, with critically acclaimed roles in TV, film, and on Broadway. You may recognize ...
10.17.2022 Healing Through Infidelity with Rainier Wylde & Kristi Born Themes: Relationships, Transformation, Acceptance, Infidelity, Authenticity, Codependency Summary: In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with power couple Rainier Wylde and Kristi Born as they share the intimate details of how their relationship has evolved through infidelity. We discuss relational ...
10.10.2022 Cultivating Mindfulness with Manoj Dias Themes: Anger, Emotions, Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork, Self-Awareness Summary: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” I’ve loved this quote from ...
10.06.2022 Return to Nature & Take Your Power Back with Darin Olien Themes: Food Systems, Nutrition, Health, Superfoods, Sovereignty, Environmental Health Summary: Join me for an epic chat with Darin Olien: co-host of the Emmy® award-winning docuseries, Down to Earth with Zac Efron, NYT best-selling author, chart-topping podcast host and passionate advocate ...
10.03.2022 You Don’t Have to Suffer Alone with Aaron Albert Themes: Mental Health, Social Media, Self-Help, Breakups Summary: Meet Aaron Albert: my buddy, co-founder and the CEO of Mine'd — a digital platform we co-created to connect you with top emotional wellness experts and community through daily live and on-demand ...
09.27.2022 Eat Smarter with Shawn Stevenson Themes: Health, Nutrition, Diet, Transformation, Mindset Summary: This week I’m joined Shawn Stevenson, author of the USA Today National bestseller Eat Smarter and the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. In this episode Shawn shares how he was able to heal ...
09.22.2022 Stepping into Entrepreneurship with Dan Harrison Themes: Entrepreneurship, Career, Transformation, Purpose Summary: If you’re a therapist, practitioner, naturopath or healer looking to build your biz online and cultivate more meaning, abundance and freedom in your life, then this episode is for you! Tune in for an ...
09.19.2022 Overcoming Perfectionism with Vitale Buford Hardin Themes: Perfectionism, Excellence, Career, Authenticity, Self-Compassion, Self-Worth Summary: This week I’m pumped to be joined by my good friend, Vitale Buford Hardin who is a top leadership consultant, driver of leadership excellence, and CEO of The Hardin Group, a leadership ...
09.12.2022 The Art of Self-Inquiry with Byron Katie Themes: Self Inquiry, Ego, Liberation, Awareness, Mental Health, Spirituality Summary: This week I’m SO excited to be joined by a trailblazer and icon whose work has deeply impacted my life: Byron Katie. Tune in to discover the powerful method of ...
09.05.2022 How to Relationship Better with John Kim & Vanessa Bennett Themes: Attachment Theory, Conflict, Relationships, Intimacy, Parenthood Summary: Today I’m joined by John Kim and Vanessa Bennett for a wonderful conversation discussing the core themes from their new book, “It’s Not Me, It’s You,” including how to navigate differences in ...
09.01.2022 Turn Your Pain into Your Purpose with Jayson Gaddis Themes: Relationships, Conflict, Relationship Coaching, Intimacy, Emotional Intelligence Summary: In today’s episode I’m joined once again by the insightful Jayson Gaddis. Tune in as we discuss some of the most common relational challenges we both encounter and how Jayson helps ...
08.29.2022 The Best Relationship Advice You’ll Hear Today with Jeff Guenther, LPC Themes: Relationships, Dating, Red Flags, Infidelity, Forgiveness, Attachment Theory Summary: I’m super pumped to be joined by Jeff Guenther, aka @therapyjeff for today’s episode. I’ve been watching Jeff distill complex information and break down relational challenges online in such a ...
08.25.2022 Reclaim Your Self-Worth, Change Your Life with Sophie Dear Themes: Self-Worth, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Emotions, Boundaries Summary: In 2015, having worked in the world of TV for eight years, Sophie Dear was signed off work due to anxiety and insomnia. Feeling pretty broken, she retrained as a yoga teacher and ...
08.22.2022 Embracing Truth — Solo Episode Themes: Overcoming Fear, Speaking Your Truth, Authenticity, Alignment, Integrity Summary: So often, we allow the human in us - the part that has fears and limiting beliefs - talk us out of what feels right on a soul level. We ...
08.15.2022 How to Take Charge of Your Health with Dr. Tyna Moore Themes: Health, Personal Responsibility, Mindset, Food Systems, Resilience, Medical Autonomy, Longevity Summary: They say when the student is ready the teacher arrives, and that was exactly the case with today’s guest, Dr. Tyna Moore. With nearly three decades of experience ...
08.08.2022 A New Definition of Masculinity with John Wineland Themes: Liberation, Masculinity, Patriarchy, Karma, Relationships, Self-Awareness Summary: John Wineland is a renowned author, teacher and speaker who guides both men and women in the realms of life purpose, relational communication, sexual intimacy and embodiment. I’ve admired John’s work for ...
08.01.2022 Be Authentic — It's Good For Your Health with Dr. Christian Gonzalez Themes: Healing, Health, Holistic Health, Emotions, Self-Expression, Authenticity Summary: I often talk about the deep impact both our relationships and emotional health have on our physical health, so this week I’m thrilled to be diving deeper into the subject with ...
07.25.2022 The Business of Birth Control with Ricki Lake Themes: Birth, Birth Control, Reproductive Health, Body Autonomy, Informed Consent Summary: This week I’m joined by powerhouse Ricki Lake to discuss her fascinating new documentary, The Business of Birth Control. Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, this new ...
07.18.2022 Spiritual Channeling with Paul Selig Themes: Spirituality, Spiritual Awakening, Clairvoyance, Channeling, Medium Summary: This week I’m joined by one of the foremost spiritual channels working today — Paul Selig. Described as “a medium for the living,” Paul has the unique ability to step into and ...

Older episodes