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

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