The Mark Groves Podcast

By Mark Groves

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Jam out with Mark Groves as he takes you on a journey to explore the juiciest parts of the human experience and what it’s like to live authentically in the modern world. You’re invited to lay down what you were taught and explore new viewpoints and discoveries in mental and emotional health, physical health and wellness, relationships and the human connection, and hot topics of the world. Open your ears and your eyes to The Mark Groves Podcast.

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11.30.2023

#329: Why Humans Fear Making Decisions In this episode, I dive into the art of decision-making. I explore the idea of peaceful fear and how it can guide our decision-making, challenge the notion that fear always means we're making the ...

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11.30.2023 #329: Why Humans Fear Making Decisions #329: Why Humans Fear Making Decisions In this episode, I dive into the art of decision-making. I explore the idea of peaceful fear and how it can guide our decision-making, challenge the notion that fear always means we're making the ...
11.27.2023 #328: The Hidden Consciousness of Water with Tracy Duhs In this episode, I welcome Water Expert Tracy Duhs to the show. We explore the fascinating world of water and its impact on our health, in a way you’ve likely never heard it talked about before. Tracy teaches us about ...
11.23.2023 #327: Why Humans Fear Commitment In this episode, I dive deep into the subject of commitment. Not just in the sense of committed romantic relationships—but the fear of commitment to ourselves and our truth, extrapolating it to every area of your life. Your fear to ...
11.20.2023 #326: Break Through Your Walls with Branden Collinsworth In today’s episode, I’m jamming with Branden Collinsworth again. This time, we explore the importance of reconnecting with nature and becoming sovereign humans again. Branden guides us through the importance of balancing the physical, emotional, spiritual, wisdom, and love aspects ...
11.16.2023 #325: Discipline and Self-Direction In this episode, I reflect on my personal journey with body image and weight fluctuation, the wounding and repeating patterns I found that had me stuck there, and my recent transformation of “Reverse Dad Bod.” I share how I tapped ...
11.13.2023 #324: How to Somatically Rewire Your Past to Create Secure Attachment with Sarah Baldwin Today I welcome back Sarah Baldwin for the third time - Sarah’s last two podcasts have the most downloads out of any of my episodes! Sarah is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and expert in the field of trauma resolution. She’s ...
11.12.2023 Welcome to The Mark Groves Podcast My work is about personal liberation. Through the vehicle of relationship… yes. But, really, through whatever challenges you are facing. That’s why I explore how we relate to food, our bodies, friends, family, animals, nature, earth, our addictions… and of ...
11.09.2023 #323: Sourcing Emotional and Physical Needs #323: Sourcing Emotional and Physical Needs — Solo EP In this solo episode, I break down the behavioural patterns of minimizing our needs in relationship, which often stem from childhood experiences (you saw that one coming, right?!). It’s so important ...
11.06.2023 #322: Reversing Crohn’s, Colitis, and IBD with Dane Johnson #322: Reversing Crohn’s, Colitis, and IBD with Dane Johnson Dane Johnson is a Board Certified Nutritionist with expertise in IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis, and a pioneer of natural medicine and self-healing. To date, he has ...
11.02.2023 #321: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself #321: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself— Solo EP In this episode, I share my journey to embracing the change that has been seeking me, and embracing the unknown that I’ve been afraid of. For so many of us, we fear ...
10.30.2023 #320: How to Prepare for Fatherhood with Dr. Ryan Pope Themes: Fatherhood, Parenthood, Becoming, Relationships, Wholeness, Children, Parenting, Holistic Healing Summary: Today I welcome Dr. Ryan Pope, a neurostructural Chiropractor, men’s home birthing coach, and rites of passage enthusiast with a giant beardy smile and infectious laugh that lights up ...
10.23.2023 #319: Coincidence or Conversation with God? with Neale Donald Walsch Themes: God, Divine, Spirituality, Interconnectedness, Faith, Transformation, Purpose, Mentality, Awareness, Enlightenment, Belief, Trust, Serenity, Power, Inner peace Summary: Today I welcome, Neale Donald Walsch, a modern-day spiritual messenger whose words have profoundly touched the world. With a lifelong curiosity about ...
10.19.2023 #318: When The Need to Achieve Becomes Toxic with Jennifer B. Wallace Themes: Parenting, Achievement, Toxic Achievement Culture, Children, Parenting, Confidence, Mental Health, Teens Summary: I’m jamming today with Jennifer B. Wallace, an acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of "Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic." Jennifer, a mother of three, was ...
10.16.2023 #317: Overcome Trauma & Reclaim Your Power with Drew Canole Themes: Self-discovery, Triumph, Letting Go, Wholeness, Trauma, Health, Mindfulness, Eating, Transformation, Emotions, Pain, Abuse, Healing, Dream Summary: Today I welcome Drew Canole, the CEO of FitLife.Tv and Founder of Organifi. Drew is a renowned wellness expert, author, and motivational speaker. ...
10.09.2023 #316: Habit Mastery Through Perspective with Eric Zimmer Themes: Transformation, Spirituality, Building Habits, Authenticity, Belonging, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome Eric Zimmer, a Certified Interfaith Spiritual Director, podcast host, and writer, Eric Zimmer is endlessly inspired by the quest for a greater understanding of how our minds work ...
10.02.2023 #315: How to Stop Overthinking & Live in the Moment with Yung Pueblo Themes: Letting Go, Spirituality, Meditation, Transformation, Mentality, Awareness, Growth, Compassion Summary: Today I welcome Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo. Diego inspires us to feel empowered in our ability to transform and uplevel ourselves, embrace change, and tap into ...
09.28.2023 #314: It’s on You! Radical Healing with Dr. Sara Kuburic Themes: Self-discovery, Healing, Empowerment, Therapy, Authenticity, Belonging, Wholeness, Mindfulness, Inner peace, Reflection, Self-awareness, Self Loss, Trauma, Self Summary: Today, I'm thrilled to introduce Dr. Sara Kuburic! Known as the millennial, therapist, she is an existential psychotherapist, consultant, writer, and columnist ...
09.25.2023 #313: Let That Sh*t Go with Natalie Miles Themes: Death, Afterlife, Ancestral Lineage, Psychic Medium, Intuition, Childhood Trauma, Rediscovering Ourselves, Transformation, Spirituality, Grief, Authenticity, Belonging Summary: Today I welcome Natalie Miles to the show! Natalie, originally from the UK, is an acclaimed channel, psychic medium, writer and author ...
09.21.2023 #312: Change Yourself, Change the World Themes: Integrity, Authenticity, Legacy, Commitment, Consistency, Relationships, Answering Your Calling, Truth Summary: I've learned so much on this journey, especially the importance of consistency and speaking my truth, even when it's challenging. So in this solo episode, I invite you ...
09.18.2023 #311: Not Man Enough: The Challenges of Modern Masculinity with Connor Beaton, Stefanos Sifandos, Dan Harrison Themes: Toxic Masculinity, Challenging Gender Norms, Vulnerability, Weakness, Strength, Fatherhood, Brotherhood, Purpose, Belonging, Authenticity Summary: Our society has often perpetuated a narrow and rigid definition of masculinity, which can lead to harmful stereotypes and expectations for men. However, a growing ...
09.11.2023 #310: The Secrets to Vitality with Brad McDonnell & David Reid Themes: Health, Physics, Transformation, Resonance, Sun, Biology, Light, Nature, Social Media, Technology, Minerals, Alignment, Genetics Summary: Today I welcome founder David Reid and co-founder Brad McDonnell of Manna to the podcast. David and Brad have spent over a decade traveling ...
09.07.2023 #309: How Decluttering Can Transform Your Life with Megan Golightly Themes: Decluttering, Organizing, Psychology, Hoarding, Letting Go, Memory, Nostalgia, Sentiment, Minimalism, Transformation, Mental Health Summary: Why is it hard to let go? Sometimes the stuff we hold onto, even the little things, become like old friends, reminding us of moments ...
09.04.2023 #308: Mastering the Art of Seduction with Robert Greene How can you attract the life that you want? Let’s find out with today’s guest, Robert Greene! Robert is the author of the New York Times bestsellers, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, The 33 Strategies of ...
08.31.2023 #307: How to Stop Living a Lie with Leah Brathwaite Themes: Authenticity, Belonging, Spirituality, Awakening, Alignment, Religion, Identity, Intuition, Transformation, Truth, Ritual, Self Worth, Self-Love, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome a good friend and returning guest, Leah Brathwaite! Leah is an author, Soul Advisor, Kundalini instructor and Human Design guide. ...
08.28.2023 #306: Regenerative Agriculture, Death and Rebirth with Kate Kavanaugh Themes: Food, Farming, Community, Nature, Agriculture, Healing, Regenerative Farming, Death, Belonging, Health, Purpose, Grief, Sustainability Summary: Today I welcome Kate Kavanaugh to the show! She started her journey in regenerative agriculture 15 years ago looking at how meat could be ...
08.24.2023 #305: The Transformative Power of Tea Ceremony with Mariana Rittenhouse Themes: Plant Medicine, Health, Nature, Awakening, Spirituality, Tea, Relationships, Transformation, Belonging Summary: Today I’m jamming with Mariana Rittenhouse! Mariana believes a daily Tea practice will change your life. She has guided hundreds of people and high-profile influencers across 20 countries ...
08.21.2023 #304: How to Create Financial Abundance with Ken Honda Themes: Money, Finance, Zen, Financial Education, Appreciation, Relationships, Spirituality, Summary: Today I welcome Ken Honda to the show, Japan’s Zen Millionaire and best-selling self-development author, with book sales surpassing seven million copies since 2001. His latest book is called “Happy ...
08.14.2023 #303: Glucose & Metabolic Health with Kara Collier Themes: Health, Food, Metabolic Health, Diet, Stress, Glucose, Mood, Emotions, Exercise, Cortisol Summary: Today I welcome Kara Collier, the co-founder and VP of Health at Nutrisense, one of America’s fastest-growing wellness-tech startups. After becoming frustrated with the shortcomings of the ...
08.11.2023 #302: Vaccine Safety with Dr. Peter McCullough of The Wellness Company Themes: Truth, Pandemic, Vaccine, Anti-Vaxxers, Covid, Media, Vaccine Risk Awareness, Covid Vaccine, Informed Consent Summary: Today I’m honoured to welcome the Chief Scientific Officer for The Wellness Company, Dr. Peter McCullough! He completed his medical degree as an Alpha Omega ...
08.07.2023 #301: Creating a Self-Loving and Liberated Life with Sarah Sapora Themes: Self Love, Relationships, Personal Development, Awakening, Body Liberation, Transformation, Boundaries, Grief, Truth, Social Media, Aging Summary: Today I welcome Sarah Sapora to the show! Sarah is a writer, inspirational speaker, social media community leader, and the creator of size-inclusive ...
07.31.2023 #300: Falling in Love with the Method – Solo Episode Themes: Love, Relationships, Death, Truth, Alignment, Awakening, Connection, Healing, Authenticity, Boundaries, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Transformation Summary: In this special 300th solo episode, I share a profound realization about love and self-discovery that I recently had when listening to a lecture from ...
07.24.2023 #299: How to Make & Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco Themes: Friendship, Love, Attachment, Vulnerability, Platonic Relationships, Intimacy, Connections, Culture, Society, Belonging Today I welcome an enlightening psychologist, international speaker, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Marisa G. Franco! She is known for digesting and communicating science in ways ...
07.20.2023 #298: Life Update: Marriage & Fatherhood Themes: Parenting, Fatherhood, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Relationships, Truth, Human Behavior, Cancel Culture, Acceptance Summary: It’s been a little while since I came on and did a life update, so in this solo episode I share some recent big life changes or ...
07.17.2023 #297: Awakening to Right Relationship with Self with Jayson Gaddis Themes: Finding Yourself, Grief, Healing, Relationships, Mentors, Friendship, Connection, Transformation, Mental Health, Narcissism, Codependency Summary: Today, I welcome back a returning guest and good friend, Jayson Gaddis! He is an artist, author, podcaster, speaker, executive coach, CEO, founder, human behavior ...
07.13.2023 #296: Emotionally Intelligent Parenting with Lael Stone Themes: Parenting, Emotional Intelligence, Technology, Mental Health, Connection, Education, School, Authenticity, Belonging Summary: Today I’m excited to welcome Lael Stone to the show for eye-opening episode about children and parenting! Lael Stone is an educator, TEDx speaker, author, mother, and ...
07.10.2023 #295: The Alchemy of Initiation with Francis Weller Themes: Nature, Culture, Initiation, Life’s Challenges, Loss, Grief, Death, Individualism, Community, Technology, Transformation, Authenticity, Belonging, Spirituality Summary: Today I welcome back returning guest Francis Weller, MFT, a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. He is a master of synthesizing diverse streams ...
07.03.2023 #294: You’re Not Broken, You’re Just Stuck with Britt Frank Themes: Repeating Patterns, Trauma, Mental Health, Somatic Therapy, Chaos, Addiction, Healing, Detox, Religion, Spirituality, Truth, Acceptance, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation Summary: Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Britt Frank! Britt is a licensed psychotherapist and trauma expert who is trained ...
06.29.2023 #293: Love, Loss, and Life After with Kelsey Chittick Themes: Midlife Crisis, Grief, Anxiety, Parenting, Mental Health, Marriage, Death, Loss, Pain, Coping, Healing, Authenticity, Spirituality, Transformation, Purpose Summary: Today I welcome Kelsey Chittick to the show, writer, comedian, and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed ...
06.26.2023 #292: Transgender Politics and Gender Dysphoria with Julia Malott Themes: Gender Identity, LGBTQ, School, Parenting, Gender Transitioning, Transphobia, Transgender, Gender Dysphoria, Mental Health, Tough Conversations, Authenticity, Belonging Summary: Today I welcome Julia Malott to the show! Julia is a transgender woman from Toronto, Canada and creator of Alotta Thoughts: ...
06.22.2023 #291: Why Relationships are Vehicles to a Spiritual Awakening with Maryam Hasnaa Themes: Awakening, Purpose, Meditation, Relationship, Parenting, Grief, Alignment, Intuition, Self-Love Summary: Today I’m welcoming Maryam Hasnaa to the show who is an intuitive, a channel, an energy healer and a lover of all things that create a feeling of being ...
06.19.2023 #290: Why We Need Discomfort To Thrive with Michael Easter Themes: Comfort, Discomfort, Mental Health, Technology, Parenting, Cancel Culture, Media, Journalism, Mortality, Belonging, Transformation, Purpose Summary: Today I am jamming with the bestselling author of The Comfort Crisis, Michael Easter! As an author, professor, and adventurer, he writes and speaks ...
06.12.2023 #289: Unleash Your Brain’s Full Potential with Dr. Patrick Porter Themes: Power of Mind, Brainpower, Meditation, Trauma, Mental Health, Technology, Beliefs, Health, Transformation, Biohacking, Neuropsychology Summary: Today I am jamming with award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of BrainTap®, Dr. Patrick K. Porter! Dr. Porter pioneered the use of brainwave ...
06.08.2023 #288: Life Force Energy, Medicine, and Physics with Dr. Beth McDougall of Manna Vitality Themes: Energetic Signatures, Health, Physics, Healing, Energy, Vitality, Radical Healing, Holistic Healing, Food, Spirituality, Transformation Summary: Today I’m welcoming Dr. Beth McDougall to the show, who is an internationally recognized Integrative physician with a specialty in multifactorial degenerative disease. She ...
06.05.2023 #287: Breaking Free from Codependency with Melody Beattie Themes: Codependency, Addiction, Relationships, Boundaries, Technology, Social Media, Spirituality, Self- Love, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Transformation, Mental Health, Grief Summary: Today I am jamming with self-help pioneer, Melody Beattie! Melody is the author of many bestselling books—including The Language of Letting ...
05.29.2023 #286: Wake Up to Your Best Life with Hal Elrod Themes: Morning Routine, Personal Development, Habits, Adversity, Mental Health, Meditation, Affirmations, Curing Cancer, Authenticity, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Health, Transformation Summary: Today I’m welcoming Hal Eldrod to the podcast! Hal is on a mission to elevate the consciousness of humanity, one morning ...
05.22.2023 #285: Why Cold Plunging is the Hottest Thing with Ryan Duey Themes: Business, Health, Social Media, Technology, Mortality, Death, Grief, Change, Self-Development, Mental Health, Purpose, Transformation Summary: Today I’m jamming with Ryan Duey, CEO of Plunge, one of the most affordable cold plunge tub manufacturers on the market. Cold plunge benefits ...
05.18.2023 #284: Breaking Free from Toxic Friendships with Violet Benson Themes: Friendships, Boundaries, Toxic Relationships, Trauma, Childhood Patterns, Healing, Mental Health, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Codependency Summary: Today I’m welcoming back my friend Violet Benson, comedian, motivational speaker, creator of Daddy Issues, and podcast host of the largest self-love podcast ...
05.15.2023 #283: Say it Out Loud and Set Yourself Free with Vasavi Kumar Themes: Inner Voice, Trauma, Self-Talk, Inner Child, Healing, Authenticity, Belonging, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Transformation, Mental Health, Purpose, Bi-Polar Summary: Today I welcome back my good friend, the “Queen of Saying It Out Loud,” Vasavi Kumar! She has relentlessly searched to find ...
05.08.2023 #282: Unlock Your Life Purpose Through Heart Healing with Dr. Kevin Preston Themes: Health, Traditional Medicine, Healing, Transformation, Alignment, Belonging, Spirituality, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Mental Health, Grief Summary: Today I’m jamming with Dr. Kevin Preston, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbalist and acupuncturist, trained in biological medicine. Known for his experience treating ...
05.04.2023 #281: Don't Give Up on Great Love – Solo Episode Themes: Relationships, Dating, Personal Values, Beliefs, Transformation, Authenticity, Boundaries, Codependency, Conflict Summary: Have you ever found yourself in a relationship where you feel like you're constantly sacrificing your true desires to meet your partner at their level? Mic drop: you ...

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