
226 episodes

Mark Groves Podcast Mark Groves
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Mark Groves, a Human Connection Specialist, explores the complex world of relationships and connection. What underlies our connection with ourselves and others? Why do we show up the way we do in our romantic relationships, professional life, friendships, our own health and wellness and more? How do we maintain long term connections that thrive? Mark has a fun, no holds barred, no BS approach to exploring the human condition and the fundamentals of all our human connections.
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A New Definition of Masculinity with John Wineland
Themes: Liberation, Masculinity, Patriarchy, Karma, Relationships, Self-Awareness
Summary:
John Wineland is a renowned author, teacher and speaker who guides both men and women in the realms of life purpose, relational communication, sexual intimacy and embodiment. I’ve admired John’s work for years, incorporating many of his teachings into my own journey.
Join us for this episode where we explore a new vision of awakened masculinity — one rooted in conscious awareness, unflinching responsibility and true leadership. One that invites men to feel deeply, disavow numbness and turn away from ego-driven dogma that has harmed women, the planet, and men themselves.
John's embodiment-driven teaching draws from not only over 30 years of experience of his own Buddhist meditative practice but from 13 years of intensive study and practice with renowned Yogic Intimacy teacher, David Deida. Drawing from Deida's revolutionary framework, as well as the deep lineages of Vajrayana, Tantra, Kundalini yoga, Taoist and Iron Shirt Qigong traditions, John seeks to create a profound experience for men and women longing to express their deepest desires with open, fierce and loving hearts. His new book, From The Core, shares a practical guide to redefine, heal and re-embrace masculinity in our world.
Discover:
How masculinity and what it means to be a valuable male within a relationship, community and society — is being redefined
The value of integrating the masculine and the feminine within
Simple practices to invite more presence, awareness and depth to your relationships
00:00 Intro
00:38 A new paradigm of masculinity
04:44 What is a liberated man?
08:36 Integrating the masculine and feminine within
10:35 Liberate yourself from patterns
13:58 The myth of the good husband
17:31 Why we resist liberation
19:42 Changing your karma
24:40 Make space for your inner self
26:57 Men want depth
30:28 Grief and anger
32:00 Beauty and awe
34:09 Love is not transactional
39:27 Killing the teacher
41:35 Internal patriarchy
43:24 Having a partner who challenges you
46:19 How to relate to the feminine
47:11 Toxic masculinity
Links:
Instagram | @john_wineland
Workshop | The Virtual Workshop Series by John Wineland
Book | From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth & Healing the World by John Wineland
What Femininity Wants with John Wineland | The Mark Groves Podcast
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Be Authentic — It's Good For Your Health with Dr. Christian Gonzalez
Themes: Healing, Health, Holistic Health, Emotions, Self-Expression, Authenticity
Summary:
I often talk about the deep impact both our relationships and emotional health have on our physical health, so this week I’m thrilled to be diving deeper into the subject with the one and only Dr. Christian Gonzalez. Join us for a beautiful conversation about why authentic self-expression and releasing suppressed emotions is so important for the health of your body, mind and spirit.
Dr. G took an interest in many fields of medicine, but it wasn’t until his mother passed of cancer that he decided to shift his focus to oncology. There he found a passion for helping people optimize their health by preventing chronic disease and he soon realized that cancer was not simply nutritional or exercise-based, it was much more than that.
As he studied this concept more, Dr. G became passionate about environmental medicine as well as the mind, body, and spirit connection. Everything is connected, from the foods we eat to the way we think and interact with the world and the people in our lives. These seemingly small factors all play a large part when it comes to our health and longevity. Because of this, Dr. G has shifted from working with patients to focusing his energy on mass education. He is the host of the excellent Heal Thy Self podcast, which focuses on giving people the tools they need to truly heal from the inside out and highlights some of the top medical professionals in the industry.
Discover:
How the relationships we have with our home, the environment, and the people in our lives all play a role in the development of chronic disease
The deep impact your emotional health has on your physical health
Why authentic self-expression is so important
The pathway to healing suppressed emotions and unhooking from unhelpful protective mechanisms
00:00 Intro
02:26 How Dr. G got started in the medical field
06:15 Pivoting into Naturopathic Medicine
11:06 Healing from suppressed emotions and trauma
17:34 The cost of resisting your true emotions
25:15 Letting yourself feel “negative” & “unlovable” emotions
32:06 The role of nutrition and supplementation
37:04 Authentic self expression can protect you from toxic environments
Links:
Instagram | @doctor.gonzalez
Website | docgonzalez.com
Podcast | Heal Thy Self with Dr. G
Mark Groves on Heal Thy Self with Dr. G
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The Business of Birth Control with Ricki Lake
Themes: Birth, Birth Control, Reproductive Health, Body Autonomy, Informed Consent
Summary:
This week I’m joined by powerhouse Ricki Lake to discuss her fascinating new documentary, The Business of Birth Control. Sixty years after the pill revolutionized women's emancipation, this new documentary examines the complex relationship between hormonal birth control and women’s health and liberation. Weaving together the stories of bereaved parents, body literacy activists and femtech innovators, the film reveals a new generation seeking holistic and ecological alternatives to the pill.
In this episode we explore the risks and side effects of the pill your doctor probably didn’t tell you about, unethical drug trials, the advantages of being in tune with your body and cycle, holistic alternatives to the pill, and so much more!
Discover:
The risks and side effects of the pill your doctor probably didn’t tell you about
Real stories of people who have experienced harmful side effects from birth control
The problem with labeling and lack of informed consent when it comes to the pill
00:00 Intro
01:51 What motivated Ricki to educate in the reproductive space
04:30 Home birth
07:04 Re-education about birth control
11:04 Side effects of birth control
17:23 Tragic stories from birth control use
19:43 Labeling and information
21:44 Understanding your rights and choices
23:01 Tracking menstrual cycle
25:44 How to navigate through this
28:03 Christianity and sexual abstinence
30:27 Importance of sex education
33:20 What Ricki’s most proud of in terms of the film
34:57 Challenging & questioning other people’s beliefs
41:37 Hypocrisy in religion
43:46 People hate it when we question the status quo
45:33 Giving birth on your own terms
47:52 Finding love
Links:
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International Audiences: Join the waitlist to watch The Business of Birth Control
Watch The Business of Being Born
Business of Birth Control | Instagram
Ricki Lake | Instagram
Cured Nutrition's Joseph Sheehey on the Mark Groves Podcast
Check out my course Dating 101!
Sweetening the Pilll with Holly Grigg Spall
The War on Nature with Dr. Nathan Riley
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Spiritual Channeling with Paul Selig
Themes: Spirituality, Spiritual Awakening, Clairvoyance, Channeling, Medium
Summary:
This week I’m joined by one of the foremost spiritual channels working today — Paul Selig. Described as “a medium for the living,” Paul has the unique ability to step into and “become” the people his clients ask about, often taking on their personalities and physical characteristics as he “hears” them telepathically. In this episode, we discuss Paul’s backstory, how he discovered his clairvoyance and some of the wisdom he has channeled using his unique gift.
Paul was born in New York City and received his master’s degree from Yale. A spiritual experience in 1987 left him clairvoyant. In his nine breakthrough works of channeled literature, including I Am the Word, The Book of Mastery, and the Beyond the Known Trilogy: Realization, Alchemy, and The Kingdom author and medium Paul Selig has recorded an extraordinary program for personal and planetary evolution as humankind awakens to its own divine nature.
Discover:
Life as an expression of divinity
What it really means to “be of service”
A unique way to look at forgiveness
Messages to all of us from the guides
00:00 Intro
01:25 How it all started
05:01 Understanding the voices he hears
07:41 Evolution of the guide’s messages
10:14 Knowing who you are, what you are, and what you serve
18:57 Forgiveness is important
20:06 Everything hidden will be found
22:47 When you reject something, you can’t change it
25:56 The guides
30:16 Feeling energy
35:05 How transmission of messages happens
38:59 A message from the guides
43:36 Books and energies
Links:
Paul’s Instagram
Paul’s Website
The Kingdom - A Channeled Text by Paul Selig
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Love Your Imperfections with Jennifer Pastiloff
Themes: Self-Love, Self-Expression, Shame, Self-Care, Acceptance, Authenticity
Summary:
This week I'm joined by yoga teacher, author and my friend, Jennifer Pastiloff. In this episode we discuss how to live from a place of love, accepting and being true to yourself, self-compassion, finding beauty in unexpected places and so much more.
Jen Pastiloff offers a unique style of teaching through her workshop “On Being Human”, which is based on her bestselling book of the same name. She describes these workshops as “a hybrid of yoga related movement, writing, sharing out loud, letting the snot fly, and the occasional dance party.” She has been featured on Good Morning America, New York Magazine, Health Magazine, CBS News and more for her unique teachings which she has taught to thousands of women in sold-out workshops all over the world.
Discover:
One simple way to open yourself up to more beauty, miracles and love
A morning prayer to help set yourself up for success each day
Why inspired action needs to follow awareness in order to make meaningful change
Each new day as an opportunity to begin again
Owning your flaws and showing up anyway
00:00 Intro
00:59 Are you who you say you are?
02:36 Operating from love
06:31 Talk to more strangers
09:54 Don’t lose the child in you
13:31 Create your morning prayer
19:27 Make mistakes and begin again
22:22 Owning your messiness
24:34 Taking inspired action
26:27 Surround yourself with people who inspire you
29:22 Don’t take yourself too seriously
32:35 Choose your struggle
37:14 Jen’s experience of going deaf
42:44 Cancel culture
44:51 Social hierarchy
48:26 Shame
51:00 Seeking validation vs. being true to yourself
56:03 Give yourself permission
Links:
Jennifer’s Instagram
Jennifer’s Website
Jennifer’s Book: On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real, and Listening Hard
Join us on the Mine’d app!
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Mind over Media with Renee Hobbs
Themes: Propaganda, Media Literacy, News, Persuasion, Social Media
Summary:
Today I’m joined by Renee Hobbs, who is an expert in digital and media literacy education. She's the author of Mind Over Media: Propaganda Education for a Digital Age and for 30 years has helped educators across four contents integrate digital and media literacy into all subject areas and grade levels.
In this episode, Renee unpacks what propaganda is, why we should be aware of it, and how it really affects and influences us. A topic as timely as ever these days!
Discover:
How propaganda works and why developing critical thinking skills around all types of media is so important
How media messages shape our culture and society
How powerful language is as a persuasive tool
The importance of curiosity and seeking out divergent perspectives
Increasing your capacity for complexity and critical thinking
00:00 Intro
00:49 Information in today’s era
02:35 Propaganda is everywhere
04:19 News and facts
06:03 Definition of propaganda
09:02 The power of language
15:29 Media’s role in society
19:36 Conspiracy theories
20:25 Stereotypes vs. embracing complexity
23:55 Self-interest is inescapable
27:02 Manage your rage
29:57 Propaganda is in the eye of the beholder
31:54 Searching for opposing beliefs
34:55 The learning journey with podcasts
37:50 Learning by creating media
Links:
Mind Over Media Website
Contemporary Propaganda Gallery
Set Your Motivation
Media Education Lab
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Customer Reviews
Life changing and deep conversations
Just listened to the episode with Paul Selig. It was so good! Thank you for offering such thoughtful conversations and incredible guests!
Warm & insightful
So much helpful and generous content. Between solos & interviews; always something important to learn here
Mind Blowing!
I came upon Mark Groves when he was a guest on another podcast I listen to and I was immediately intrigued. I spent some time scrolling through the episodes and found one that resonated with me. Well, let me tell you, my jaw was on the floor and I can’t listen to them all fast enough! Mark is smart, well spoken, and his guests are engaging and informative and I can’t wait to listen to them all! Thank you, Mark, for this AMAZING work you are doing!