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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In this episode, we discuss triggers and how these signals-of-past-pain are integral to our relationships and healing journeys. We talk about the importance of our response to activations – including triggers of intimacy and vulnerability. We also explore how working through our wounds fosters self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and empowered r…
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#368: Polyvagal Path: Healing Your Nervous System & Your Life with Dr. Stephen Porges
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Stephen Porges, the originator of the Polyvagal Theory, to the podcast. Dr. Porges discusses the impact of trauma histories on our relationships and behaviors – sharing Polyvagal Theory's role in our physiological responses. We also discuss post-pandemic societal shifts, navigating the challenges…
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#367: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Knowing When to Close Chapters
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This special episode is a sneak peek of Liberated Love's audiobook. After each chapter, Kylie and I have recorded special bonus conversations where we dive deeper into the content and our personal journeys. Today’s episode is a preview of the discussion we have about Chapter Five called Breaking Up With Normal. Want to listen to more of these conve…
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#366: Why You Don’t Want to Peak in Your 20s with Meg Jay
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In this episode, I welcome Meg Jay – a developmental clinical psychologist specializing in twentysomethings – who helps tackle the question: are your 20s the best years of your life? Together, we explore the complexities of navigating our 20s and the misconceptions about this period. Meg sheds light on societal pressures, mental health hurdles, and…
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#365: Embracing Reality: The Way to Transform Your Life & Relationships
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This special episode is a sneak peek of Liberated Love's audiobook. After each chapter, Kylie and I have recorded special bonus conversations where we dive deeper into the content and our personal journeys. Today’s episode is a preview of the discussion we have about Chapter Four called Getting Right with Reality. Want to listen to more of these co…
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#364: Heal Your Deepest Pain & Live Happily No Matter What w/ Matthew Hussey
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In this episode, I'm joined by Matthew Hussey, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and coach specializing in confidence and relational intelligence. Matthew discusses the transformative power of authenticity and vulnerability – highlighting how personal struggles can deepen empathy and strengthen interpersonal connections. He shares insig…
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#363: Relationship Repair: Navigating Through Conflict
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In this episode, I discuss the vital role of repairing ruptures in relationships – diving into the significance of mutual understanding, empathy, and consistent repair as foundational elements for building trust and deep emotional connections. I talk about the importance of addressing unresolved issues early on to prevent lingering negativity and n…
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#362: Heal Your Wounds & Reclaim Your Life Through Shadow Work w/ Violet Benson
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In this episode, I welcome Violet Benson back to the podcast. We dive into the transformative process of shadow work and the impact of confronting grief. In order to help understand how past experiences have shaped our present behaviors, Violet speaks about the significance of understanding our personal experiences of childhood trauma and the copin…
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#361: The Deeper Meaning Behind Your Anxiety
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In this episode, I discuss anxiety as a signal for self-exploration, not an internal flaw. I offer a sentence stem practice for us to walk through together – a tool to further embrace self-expression and use anxiety as a guide for personal growth. By reframing anxiety as a tool for empowerment we can begin to navigate challenges with strength and a…
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#360: Nurturing the Sensitive Soul & Grounding Through Grief w/ Dr. Laura Berman
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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Laura Berman to the podcast, a world-renowned sex, love & relationship therapist and author. Dr. Berman and I dive deep about quantum love & sex, as well as parenting in the age of social media, the energetics of sensitive beings, and lessons learned from navigating grief. We also explore the topic of vibrational freq…
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#359: Break Up With Who You’ve Been
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In this episode, I share about the powerful role responsibility and accountability play in our lives. I talk about the discomfort of realizing our choices shape our reality and discuss the importance of facing uncomfortable truths for personal growth. Additionally, I share an excerpt from Liberated Love, the book I co-authored with my wife, Kylie, …
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#358: The Connection Between Self-Worth & Your Physical Body w/ Aaron Alexander
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In this episode, I'm joined by Aaron Alexander, a manual therapist, movement coach, podcast host, author, and creator of the Align Method. Aaron dives into the profound connection between fitness and spiritual growth – highlighting how incorporating small practices into our daily routines can greatly enhance physical and emotional well-being. We al…
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#357: Deleting Social Media and Trusting The Unknown
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In this special episode, I share a BIG announcement that’s been brewing for a long time. I discuss how my relationship with social media has impacted my well-being – including the pressures of constant content creation and changing algorithms. I also talk about the importance of self-discovery, authenticity, and relationships based in mutual regard…
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#356: Deepening Love: Navigating Relationships with Wisdom
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This espresso shot solo episode is an excerpt from Ky’s + my recent Valentine's Day Liberated Love Workshop. In this episode, I discuss the nuances of navigating relationships and breakups – emphasizing the crucial role of clear communication and intentional boundaries. Drawing from my personal journey of reconnecting with Kylie, I share the signif…
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#355: Unlocking the World of Attachment, Emotional Isolation, and EFT with Dr. Sue
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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Sue Johnson, a pioneering figure in couples therapy and adult attachment, renowned for her role in developing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Together, we explore the profound impact of relationships and attachment in the human experience. Dr. Sue discusses the role of emotions in therapy, emphasizing the significa…
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This episode is an excerpt from Ky’s + my recent Valentine's Day Liberated Love Workshop. In this episode, Kylie and I explore the concept of liberated love and advocate for diversified relationships to fulfill various needs. We discuss the importance of establishing healthy boundaries and practicing self-care to achieve authentic connections. Kyli…
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#353: How to Optimize Your Life with Neuroscience Professor & Elite Performance Coach
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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Mark Guadagnoli, Teacher, Author, Elite Performer Coach, and Neuroscience Professor. Dr. Guadagnoli shares his expertise in optimizing performance, discusses leveraging situations for growth, and emphasizes taking control of your life in order to thrive. He shares the wisdom of the Challenge Point Framework and findin…
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#352: Stepping Into Your Personal Power to Deepen Your Relationships with Kylie McBeath
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This episode is an excerpt from Ky’s + my recent Valentine's Day Liberated Love Workshop. In this episode, Kylie and I explore the specifics of what liberated love means in action and discuss the need to break free from repeated relational patterns. We share our definition of codependency and emphasize the importance of both individual growth and m…
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#351: Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Longevity: A Heart Surgeon's Perspective with Dr. Philip Ovadia
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In this episode, I welcome Dr. Philip Ovadia, a heart surgeon, author and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. In our conversation, Dr. Ovadia challenges the traditional view of heart disease – clarifying what cholesterol does for the body and emphasizing the need for more awareness around inflammation and insulin resistance. He discusses the drawbacks …
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#350: Grieving Expectations & Embracing Transformations
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In this episode, I talk about adapting to change, setting boundaries, and valuing self in relationships. I explore the concept of self-worth detached from external validation and the importance of authenticity in relationships. I also speak about the process of confronting past traumas, the power of conversational role-play, and how to navigate gri…
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#349: Psychedelics & Microdosing to Boost Your Mental Health with Matt Zemon
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In this episode, I chat with Matt Zemon, educator, author, and leader in psychedelic wellness. Matt shares the transformative power of psychedelics in fostering personal growth beyond conventional treatments. He discusses the evolving research landscape around this topic and the positive impact psychedelics have on mental health. From medical appli…
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#348: Free Yourself from Codependency to Experience Liberated Love with Kylie McBeath
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In this special Valentine's episode, I welcome back my wonderful wife, Kylie McBeath. Together we dive into the conversation of codependency and the role shame plays in relationships. We discuss our own journey and share insights on healing, integrating, and growing both in- and outside of relationship. We also introduce our new book, Liberated Lov…
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#347: The Power of Collective Healing & Where to Even Begin with Thomas Hübl
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In this episode, I talk with Thomas Hübl, a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator. We explore healing collective trauma and the importance of developing attunement in relationships. Thomas shares insights on trauma's impact on our nervous systems and the intergenerational transmission of trauma. We also discuss the broader implica…
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#346: Intuition vs Bullsh*t: How to Listen to Inner Guidance & Commit to Your Evolution
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This espresso shot solo episode is an excerpt from my recent Masterclass: 2024: Your Breakthrough Year. In this episode, I discuss the signs of receiving inner guidance, the importance of building self-trust, and the invitation to accept that the universe doesn’t make mistakes. I also dive into the four areas of life that contribute to abundance or…
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#345: Nurturing Babies’ Brains to Revolutionize Mental Health with Greer Kirshenbaum
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In this episode, I chat with Greer Kirshenbaum, an Author, Mother, Neuroscientist, Doula, and Infant and Family Sleep Specialist. We discuss the power of nurture and how understanding early nurturing experiences can shape our adult lives and parenting styles. Greer talks about the importance of gentleness and modeling foundational pillars like nerv…
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#344: Trusting Your Calling and Living It
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This espresso shot solo episode is an excerpt from my recent Masterclass: 2024: Your Breakthrough Year. In this episode, I explore the transformative power of initiations, guided by insights from Francis Weller and James Hillman. I talk about the three parts of initiation: severance from the world you once knew, radical alteration to your sense of …
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#343: From Scarcity to Intentionality with Michael Easter
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In this episode, I welcome back Michael Easter, a bestselling author and esteemed professor. Michael shares what the Scarcity Loop is and how to move towards more intentional thinking and decision making. We discuss the detrimental effects comfort can have on our health, the mechanics behind addictive behaviors, and strategies for self-regulation i…
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#342: Trusting The Process This espresso shot solo episode is an excerpt from my recent Masterclass: 2024: Your Breakthrough Year. In this episode, I discuss breaking generational patterns and embracing self-expression. I explore navigating feeling lost, the importance of embracing past painful experiences, and trusting the beauty of the process. L…
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#341: How to Re-Wire from Survival to Greatness with James Silvas
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#341: How to Re-Wire from Survival to Greatness with James Silvas In this episode, I welcome back James Silvas, an International Mindset Specialist and Peak Performance Coach. James encourages listeners to embrace both their individuality and the interconnectedness of all things to live a meaningful life aligned with their values and purpose. We ex…
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#340: The Pain of Self-Abandonment
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This espresso shot solo episode is an excerpt from my recent Masterclass: 2024: Your Breakthrough Year. I’ll have a few of these coming out over the next few weeks! In this one, I talk about the importance of self-worth in decision-making and taking proactive steps towards change. We explore the impact of fear and resistance on progress and the tra…
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#339: We’re Afraid to Die, Because We’re Afraid to Live with Koshin Paley Ellison
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#339: We’re Afraid to Die, Because We’re Afraid to Live with Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison In this episode, I welcome Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison to the show. We discuss the fear of confronting mortality and the aversion to facing death, letting go of our sh*t and facing our fears, and how to embrace the present moment. This is an episode you won’t w…
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The Art of Self-Healing: How to Transform with Yung Pueblo
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Are you ready to live the most happy, fulfilled and abundant life you could ever imagine? Are you itching to create that for yourself?! Diego Perez, better known as Yung Pueblo, has a beautiful ability to inspire and help people find their inner strength; by giving us all tangible techniques and tools, showing us we are capable of embracing change,…
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#338: When Things Get Tough, Do You Quit?
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In this episode, I share about my transformative journey with plant medicine in Peru. I explain the physical sensations, the discomfort I felt and how I worked through it, the visions I saw, the reflections I had, and the profound lessons I learned throughout the experience. I share this with you in hopes that some of my reflections will resonate w…
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#337: F the (Dating) Fairy Tale with Damona Hoffman
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Today I’m welcoming back renowned dating coach Damona Hoffman! Damona shares the top common dating challenges & hiccups that most people encounter, her top four dating myths to watch out for, and many more dating & relationship tips. We explore the concept of soulmates, fear of commitment, and the transformative power of taking it SLOW, and SO much…
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From Limitation to Liberation: How to Unlock the Power of Your Mind with Dr Joe Dispenza
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Learn how you can harness the power of your mind to create the life you've always wanted! One of the most popular episodes of 2023 was with the great Dr Joe Dispenza, a New York Times best-selling author, teacher and lecturer whose research has led him to develop a practical formula to help people heal themselves and transform their lives. I believ…
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#336: Let's Build Some Bridges Sometimes, we find ourselves burning bridges because we lack the skills or confidence to walk away or choose ourselves. It’s a form of self-sabotage, where we consciously or unconsciously avoid reaching out or following through on opportunities that could lead to personal growth. But what if we built bridges instead o…
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#335: From “Work” to “Worth” with Allyson Byrd
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In this episode, Allyson Byrd teaches us how to reframe our mindsets to create the abundance we all deserve. We explore the power of negative emotions versus the power of conscious identity choices for overcoming obstacles. Allyson teaches us how to reframe our perspectives on suffering and embrace our stories, and how our perception of reality mak…
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#334: How to Show Up, Even if You’re Afraid
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In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of TRULY showing up to create the life we really want. We can be very ambivalent when it comes to relationships with others, but that same ambivalence exists within us when our NO’s and YES’s don’t come from an embodied place, and leaks into other areas of our lives. Stop delaying what you’re becomi…
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#333: Liberating the Conversation around Sex and Pleasure with Dr. Emily Morse
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Today I welcome Dr. Emily Morse to the show, doctor of human sexuality and the host of the award-winning #1 sexuality podcast, “Sex With Emily,” which has been on air for nearly two decades. Dr. Emily Morse normalizes sex in way that rewires your brain to see sexuality through a liberating, new lens. She teaches us the importance of removing shame,…
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#332: Why Couples Really Fight with Figs O’Sullivan
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In this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing LMFT Figs O’Sullivan. In his practice, Figs focuses on three pillars for relationship work: Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, and Transformational Experiences. Figs teaches us that understanding that people's actions are driven by their own insecurities and fears is fundamental. Instead of fixat…
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#331: Tell Yourself a Better Lie with Marisa Peer
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In today’s episode, I welcome world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer to the show. Marisa is an expert in hypnosis and shares how it wakes people up to their potential by tapping into the subconscious mind as a powerful inner resource. She explains that everything we do can be categorized into punishing, protecting, or prioritizing ourselves, and its …
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#330: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents with Dr. Stan Tatkin
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In this episode, I welcome back the brilliant Dr. Stan Tatkin to the show. This time, we’re talking about parenting, especially from the lens of being new parents. Dr. Tatkin co-authored the book Baby Bomb, which dives deep into the nuances of new parenting and the effects it has on the couple’s relationship dynamic. Couples are often unprepared fo…
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#329: Why Humans Fear Making Decisions
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#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 wrong choice, and speak to the resistance we feel when making decisions. Embracing fear and resistance leads to tra…
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#328: The Hidden Consciousness of Water with Tracy Duhs
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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 the complexity of water, including the concept of water structure and its role in hydrating cells. She also teaches us about the imp…
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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. …
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#326: Break Through Your Walls with Branden Collinsworth
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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 …
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#325: Discipline and Self-Direction
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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 …
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#324: How to Somatically Rewire Your Past to Create Secure Attachment with Sarah Baldwin
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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 sys…
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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 h…
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#323: Sourcing Emotional and Physical Needs
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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…
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