The Mark Groves Podcast

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 suffering. Tune in to clarify your values and lea...

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 nervous system regulation and setting healthy boundari...

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 identity, and inability to go back to the world yo...

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 in an increasingly addictive digital landscape. Thi...

#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. Let’s uncover the wisdom in our journey towards a m...

#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 explore the importance of living our values to be i...

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 transformative power of embracing discomfort. I also...

#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 want to miss that will help ground you into the ne...

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, deeping loving and healing ourselves, and truly u...

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 with you. Sending you so much love. —Matt Zemon -...

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 more. Tune in to hear Damona’s top dating tips in...

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 believe his teachings are SO important and powerful, esp...

#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 of burned them? We must embrace change and actively...

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 makes an impact on our abundance and what we create...

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 becoming, create the abundance you seek, give birth to...

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, addressing all the factors that affect our sexual...

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 fixating on the flaws of our partner/ex-partner, it's...

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 impact on our behaviors and relationships. So man...

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 for the challenges of parenthood and lack a solid f...

#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 transformative experiences. Let's face our own versi...

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 important but little-known facts about tap water, “fi...

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...

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 ceiling...

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 bo...

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 explain...