Pursuit of Wellness

How To Create Your Dream Relationship: Codependency, Social Media Boundaries, Gaslighting & Narcissism | Mark Groves


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Ep. #102 In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Mark Groves, a renowned human connection specialist, the mind behind Create the Love, the host of Create The Love Podcast, and co author of Liberate The Love. In an age where it’s so hard to disconnect from our screens, we talk about ways to prioritize your relationships, step away from social media, and find ways to really reconnect with yourself. Whether you're navigating the complexities of modern dating or seeking to strengthen your existing relationships, this podcast offers invaluable insights and practical advice. As someone committed to nurturing my own relationship, I found our conversation truly enlightening and left with a wealth of actionable tips. Join us as we explore the intricacies of genuine connections and embark on a journey towards liberated love.


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Show Links:

  • Harvard Human Development Study
  • The Light Phone
  • Man's Search for Meaning
  • The Anxious Generation
  • The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
  • The Myth of Normal by DR. Gabor Maté + Daniel Maté
  • It's Not Always Depression by Hilary Jacobs Hendel
  • Beyond The Pill by  Beyond The Pill
  • The Business Of Being Born
  • The Business Of Birth Control 
  • Liberated Love

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    • Further Listening:

      • EP. 41: Signs Your Hormones Are Imbalanced w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten: Coming Off The Pill, Periods, Medical Gaslighting, IVF & Infertility, Endocrine Disruptors, Seed Cycling & Becoming Your Own Advocate
      • EP. 11: Dr. Mindy Pelz On The Truth About Birth Control, Hormones, Cortisol, Fasting & Cycle Syncing

      • Topics Discussed

        • 02:50 - Harvard Human Development Study 
        • 04:14 - Mark Groves’ interest in human connection
        • 8:38 - Prevalent problems in modern relationships 
        • 13:44 - Relationship with social media and setting phone boundaries
        • 16:43 - Advice for dating and social media
        • 19:54 - Returning to analog and cutting toxic relationships
        • 22:06 - Complexities of deleting social media
        • 25:08 - Genuine relationships and interactions
        • 30:28 - Living your life for social media
        • 35:45 - Healing codependency in a relationship
        • 38:03 - Recovering yourself in a relationship
        • 39:23 - Healthy ways to manage conflict
        • 43:16 - Gaslighting and narcissism
        • 44:12 - Knowing when someone is right for you
        • 50:10 - Examining traditional gender roles
        • 52:16 Revolution against Birth Control
        • 56:51 - Sleep training
        • 01:00:56 - Combatting modern interventions
        • 01:02:53- Top tips for mastering emotional regulation
        • 01:08:03 - Knowing your personal values
        • 01:10:18 - Homesteading and forest bathing
        • 01:13:10 - Liberated Love
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