The Mark Groves Podcast

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 commit to a dream, to a possibility, to a relationship, to your purpose, to a goal—all of these are the same process. Understanding what lies at the base of our fears of commitment can allow us to become more committed people, more disciplined, and more discerning, and move forward and create things we never thought were possible but always desired. 

Sentence starters I share in this episode:

—When I love people, they…

—When I love people, I…

—When I let people love me, they…

—When I let people love me, I…

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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 of ourselves through personal growth and self-discovery, and shares his insights into how we can make our old ceilings into our new floors.

Branden is a testament to human resilience, emerging from a background fraught with adversity to become a global beacon of transformative power. His journey from the perilous grips of gang violence and personal despair to esteemed Nike ambassador and advisor to elite athletes and visionary leaders reflects his unparalleled determination. A mastermind in enhancing human performance, Branden's influence resonates in the successes of top-tier professionals and his transformative Warrior Retreats, recognized as the pinnacle of experiential journeys. Through all his endeavors, Branden proves that the spirit of human achievement knows no bounds.

—Branden’s Instagram @brandencollinsworth: https://www.instagram.com/brandencollinsworth

—Nike Classes: https://www.nike.com/ntc-app

—YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCyA1vNZ6Z2k7g26JNKA83g

—Warrior Retreats: https://gogetfunding.com/warriorretreats2023/

—TedxTalk: https://youtu.be/kadse8DqMkU?si=j5DlujYSTS_nqAcu

Themes: Reconnecting with Nature, Paradox of Technology, Holistic Well-being, Balance, Personal Growth, Self-discovery, Courage, Change, Authenticity, Healing, Emotions, Personal Growth, Integration, Embracing the Unknown, Beliefs, Stepping Into Our Fullest Potential, Liberation, Transformation, Purpose

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:19 The Power of Choice

0:12:43 The Journey to Alignment and Expression

0:16:33 Preserving the Past vs. Ushering into a Love-centered Future

0:17:49 Technology's Detachment from Self

0:21:41 The Insane Asylum that society is

0:25:00 Monetizing Lack of Optimization in a Manipulative World

0:28:31 Plato's Allegory of the Cave: The Illusion of Reality

0:31:41 Bringing Others Into the Light: Our Duty for Love

0:35:20 Challenging Accepted Narratives

0:36:00 Questioning righteousness and biases

0:42:49 Critical thinking and the fear of censorship

0:45:59 Challenging toxic narratives in media and culture

0:49:24 The challenges and rewards of personal growth and optimization

0:57:05 The Power of Unity and Division

1:01:09 Willingness to Die for Truth and Love

1:02:48 Courage and the Power of Using Your Voice

1:07:37 The Importance of Humility in Conversations

1:08:48 The Courageous Path: Embracing Challenges for Fulfillment

1:09:35 Courageous Step Towards Optimization and Warrior Retreat Introduction

1:18:52 Connecting with Nature and Ayahuasca in the Jungle

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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 into a new level of discipline and discernment in hopes that my story might inspire you to move towards what your soul might be asking of you, regardless if it’s with body image and weight or something else. We have limited time here on Earth… let today be the day when everything changes.

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Themes: Authenticity, Healing, Emotions, Personal Growth, Integration, Beliefs, Stepping Into Our Fullest Potential, Liberation, Transformation, Purpose, Body Image, Shame, Societal Standards, Insecurities, Healthy Lifestyle, Integrity, Discipline, Discernment, Change

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction and the concept of "Operation Reverse Dad Bod"

0:01:10 Battling weight fluctuations and the desire for a healthy weight

0:04:50 A Moment of Self-Recognition

0:07:02 The complexity of body image and societal expectations

0:09:00 Shifting perspectives and choosing a healthier relationship with food

0:12:36 Embodying change and personal growth

0:14:06 Finding motivation to transform through confronting our own limitations

0:16:25 Commitments, Integrity, and Teaching Through Example

0:17:05 Reflecting on past choices and newfound motivation

0:18:09 The transformative power of discipline and time appreciation

0:20:29 Living Life with Purpose and Legacy

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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 a member of the world-renowned Polyvagal Theory training team and has trained clinicians around the world in nervous system interventions. 

In this episode, Sarah explains how we can use our nervous systems to rewire our past experiences to create secure attachment, deepen intimacy, and ultimately have better relationships. She brings light to the core needs resulting from our childhood experiences that drive our adult behaviors, and how understanding the connection can help us identify the root causes of ruptures in our relationships. She also guides us through somatic regulation techniques to foster more genuine connections, gently expand our comfort zones, and finally heal the traumas of our past so we can be the best version of ourselves today. Nervous system regulation is some of the most important work we can do, so dive right in to learn more!

— Sarah’s Instagram @sarahbcoaching: https://www.instagram.com/sarahbcoaching

—Sarah’s Website: sarahbaldwincoaching.com

—Sarah’s Amazing Course - You Make Sense: https://programs.sarahbaldwincoaching.com/you-make-sense

Themes: Somatic Therapy, Nervous System, Regulation, Self-Healing, Trauma, Attachment Theory, Relational Dynamics, Relationships, Belonging, Societal Pressures, Childhood Trauma, Overcoming Fear, Healing Our Past, Parenting

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:08:34 The Importance of Feeling Safe in Our Nervous System

0:13:02 Unconscious attraction resulting from childhood experiences

0:14:00 Disconfirming Experiences

0:18:42 Internal Co-regulation: Changing Autonomic Tones for Self-Healing

0:21:41 How to help others regulate without becoming dysregulated

0:27:33 Meeting our own needs and creating internal secure attachment

0:31:01 Nervous System Responses in Relational Dynamics

0:38:35 Avoidant attachment and the human need for connection

0:42:12 The struggle of avoidance and the desire for connection

0:45:18 Building capacity for good things in life and overcoming overwhelm

0:48:25 Shifting from posturing to desiring genuine connection

0:52:08 Taking tolerable steps towards connection and expanding comfort zone

0:56:08 The Power of Relationships in Motivating Change

1:00:47 The Nervous System and the Impact of Media and Propaganda

1:05:10 The Impact of Nervous System Healing on Relationships

1:08:37 Nervous System Regulation in Every System for a Better World

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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 course, ourselves. I’m here to explore consciousness, the universe, God, how to create epic health, and how to be the best partner, parent, child, and friend. 

I did not come to this earth to f*ck around and I sure as hell ain’t here to pretend I agree with sh*t I don’t agree with. And I refuse to participate in relationships that require the censorship of ourselves. My soul is loud, and I have been silent. Enough of that sh*t.

If you’re ready to go deeper and learn how to master human connection, how to respectfully disagree, cultivate deeper intimacy through difference, nerd out on why we seem to sell our own sh*t out for belonging, why we throw our brains in the garbage when we’re afraid, why we’re so susceptible to propaganda, and why we’re willing to dehumanize, hurt, and even kill those who we disagree with or disagree with us... well, this is your place!

I’m here to help support and guide people in their ability to utilize the challenges in their lives to liberate themselves from patterns they’re tired of, create a life and love they have always desired, and get paid to be themselves.

The soul is calling. And I’m answering, are you? 

P.S. I am not advocating for the use of irresponsible language, disrespect or hate. I’m advocating for conversation, curiosity, the pursuit of truth, and the creation of love.

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#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 to honour our own needs and not settle for less. So let's cut the BS! Claim who you are, what you want, and what you’re going to create with your life. Be available to availability, set boundaries, tell the truth and clean up agreements. Hear your own voice and claim what you desire - free from needing the other person to change - then YOU are free to change and choose the life, love, and experience you want! To have the great love and great relationship you want - you MUST move forward telling the truth, creating NEW patterns, and reclaiming what you desire. You in?!

P.S. Kylie and I dive deeper into these themes in our new book "Liberated Love" now available for pre-order! https://a.co/d/91ElXvN

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Themes: Unavailability, Attracted to Unavailability, Repeating Patterns, Childhood Related Patterns, Making Different Choices, Integrity, Authenticity, Healing

Chapters:

0:00:00 Intro

0:00:37 Dissecting the Pattern of Minimizing Needs

0:01:30 The Paradox of Unavailability in Friendships and Desires

0:09:39 Embracing Authenticity and Setting Boundaries

0:10:24 Reflecting on Standards and Accommodating Behavior

0:11:05 Taking Accountability and Making Conscious Choices

0:11:41 Healing Relationships and Claiming Desires

0:12:49 Liberating Yourself through Self-Authenticity and Integrity

0:13:30 Dive Deeper into Liberated Love with our New Book

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#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 the most testimonies in the world for reversing IBD symptoms. His international team of coaches have all reversed their own symptoms of IBD, Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis using his fully customized S.H.I.E.L.D Program, and work with over 100+ cases a week helping others reverse their IBD.

In this episode, Dane shares his incredible journey from being near death to reclaiming his health by reversing the symptoms of what doctors say is “a lifelong, incurable disease.” Dane educates us on all the ins and outs of IBD, Crohn’s and Colitis, the importance of addressing root causes and improving overall well-being to heal, and the power of functional medicine/natural/holistic approaches when it comes to healing the gut. He also shares details about his SHIELD healing program. Whether you’re in the mood for an inspirational story, or if you or someone you know suffers from IBD, this episode is a must-listen!

— Dane’s Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle Coaching Program: https://crohnscolitislifestyle.com

— Instagram: @crohnscolitis_lifestyle https://www.instagram.com/crohnscolitis_lifestyle

Themes: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, functional medicine, gut health, holistic healing, detoxification, mental health, transformation

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introducing Dane Johnson and His Life-Changing Journey

0:03:18 Inflammation and Gut Dysbiosis

0:06:18 Dane Almost Losing His Life

0:14:11 Financial struggles and the emotional tolls of the illness

0:22:49 Shifting from Sacrifice to Investment

0:28:23 From Victimhood to Healing

0:36:58 Finding Balance and Connection in a Consistent Practice

0:37:36 Finding Consistency and Happiness in New Endeavors

0:45:05 Low Stomach Acid and Digestive Issues

0:52:42 The Physical Toll of Illness

0:55:32 Remission vs Cure: Understanding Root Causes

1:00:12 Empowering the Body: Finding Root Causes and Customized Plans

1:04:17 Ways to support detox pathways and promote liver health

1:07:19 The importance of balance in the microbiome and avoiding harmful substances

1:10:32 Discovering diets for Crohn's and colitis

1:13:25 Embracing Pain for Personal Growth and Leadership

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#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 letting go of our familiar patterns, but also fear stepping into our fullest potential because we’re afraid of what might happen or what lies ahead. But stepping into the unknown IS the key to our personal libration. I’m ready to leap, and I’m not f’ing around anymore. So with that said, allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is Mark Groves. It's nice to meet you, again. And again… and again.

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-Get My New Book! Liberated Love - Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire: https://a.co/d/91ElXvN

Themes: Authenticity, Healing, Emotions, Personal Growth, Integration, Embracing the Unknown, Beliefs, Stepping Into Our Fullest Potential, Liberation, Transformation, Purpose

Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction and Gratitude for Co-Working Space

0:01:10 Exploring the Journey of Reintegration and Wholeness

0:02:32 Understanding Trauma Response and Staying Frozen in Patterns

0:05:12 The Fear of Leaping and Embracing the Unknown

0:09:50 Embracing Change and Reintroducing Myself

0:12:18 Becoming the Best Version of Ourselves through Relationships

0:13:45 Embracing Compassion and Recognizing Everyone's Journey

0:15:30 Cultivating Curiosity, Compassion, and Flexibility in Interactions

0:17:25 Mastering Relationships: The Key to Transforming Life

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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 any room. He’s spent the last ten years exploring the edges of how to be a man in this world, with a focus on healing, personal growth, business, and the transition from boy to man and man to father. What sets Ryan apart from many modern health professionals is his unwavering trust in the innate capabilities of the human body to heal and bring forth new life naturally. This conviction stems from his incredible partner Amber's epic 35+ hour wild birth experience and over a decade of watching thousands of people heal naturally under his guidance and care. Alongside his hands-on healing and dedication to his local community through his chiropractic care, Ryan’s global mission is to empower men to unearth an unshakable trust in themselves, in nature, in the human body, and in life itself, contributing to a resilient, confident, and thriving family ecosystem. In this episode, Ryan shares his preparation for fatherhood and wild home birth experience, what he’s learned along the way, and how we can live more intentionally and deeply through our own personal experiences.

Discover:

How to prepare for fatherhood

How our past traumas and wounds impact our mind and body 

Experiencing grief as we enter fatherhood 

The secret to health and long-lasting relationships 

00:00 Intro

01:23 Becoming a Chiropractor

05:52 How does stress show physically?

08:33 Fatherhood and the Rite of Passage

22:01 The unexpected side of fatherhood

24:39 Power of surrender in childbirth and home birth experience

33:39 A father's journey in childbirth

42:12 Balancing fatherhood and work

49:52 Eldership and support in parenthood

59:15 Empowering change and mindful transformation

Links: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pope_ryan_

Website: https://www.becomingthemountain.co/

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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 religion and a deep connection to spirituality, Neale embarked on a personal journey that led to his now-famous conversations with God. From these transformative dialogues emerged the "Conversations with God" series of books, translated into 37 languages, sparking life-altering changes in the lives of millions. This episode is a journey into the heart of profound spirituality and the potential for positive change within each of us.

He has written 40 books on contemporary spirituality and its practical application in everyday life, including his new book GodTalk: Experiences of Humanity’s Connections with a Higher Power, a book in the Common Sentience book series. Neale is the bestselling author of the Conversations with God series, in which seven of the nine books made the New York Times bestseller list. Book One remained on that list for 134 weeks.

Discover:

Gain insights into Neale's profound spiritual evolution and how it continues to inspire and impact lives

Learn how the "Conversations with God" series has redefined traditional beliefs about God and spirituality

How to question conventional wisdom and embrace a broader, more inclusive perspective on the divine

Tangible things we can do every day to connect with the divine and live fuller lives 

00:00 Intro

00:30 Rediscovering spirituality 

09:07 Questioning what we're told about God

14:10 Writing ‘God Talk’

16:41 Can God talk to us?

24:25 Finding the channel to God

27:42 Recognizing our connection to all life

41:53 Divine insights

44:24 Seeking Unity Through 'God Talk'

Links: 

Website: https://nealedonaldwalsch.com

Book - GodTalk on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3O0ud1c 

Book - GodTalk on Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/3KjN9pz

Sponsors:

The Wellness Company | Use code GROVES at checkout for 15% off sitewide at twc.health/groves

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