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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 Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Stream The Business of Birth Control in the US & Canada - use code CREATETHELOVE for 50% off! 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 Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!  Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Mental Health, Purpose, Career, Self-Awareness, Reflection   Summary: Today I’m joined by best-selling author, podcast host and mental fitness strategist Marc Champagne. In Mark’s book, Personal Socrates, he explored the pointed questions that stimulate our mental fitness and teach us how to direct our internal narrative to work for us instead of against us. Marc studied the prompts and practices of legends such as Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, Robin Williams, James Clear, Coco Chanel, Stephen Hawking, and many others to bring clarity, intentionality, and possibility to every aspect of reader’s lives. In this episode, Marc unpacks what he’s learnt about the mental fitness practices and reflective questions shaping the lives of some of the most successful and brilliant thinkers in the world.  Discover: The simple daily practice almost all successful/impactful people have in common Staying motivated, even at your lowest moments How journaling can help you understand yourself better Questions for increased self-awareness 00:00 Intro 00:50 Leaving a secure job 06:11 Failing and starting again 11:40 Micro-moments of motivation 14:34 Top 3 mental fitness habits 16:42 One question away from a different mindset 18:41 Importance of self-reflection 20:15 Journaling 25:42 What we’re pretending not to know 27:22 Why we’re afraid of slowing down 32:08 The hard to answer questions 35:51 Personal Socrates 40:53 Definition of mental fitness 45:39 Be in a state of possibility   Links: Marc Champagne’s Instagram Behind The Human Podcast Behind The Human Website Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers    Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Inner Peace, Mental Health, Purpose, Belonging, Self-Expression   Summary: Today I'm joined by my friend and the host of The Mental Wealth Podcast, Kaylor Betts. In this episode, Kaylor shares what it means to be both mentally healthy and wealthy, and how to cultivate inner peace in an increasingly chaotic world.  Kaylor Betts is a rising star in the mental health space; with a growing following and a hard hitting, buzzworthy podcast, The Mental Wealth Podcast. Kaylor is a contrarian and holds no punches when speaking out against mainstream opinion. He faced his mental health head-on, tackled his long history with anxiety and depression and has since taken a deep dive into studying human optimization to create a brand around what he calls ‘Mental Wealth’. Working with clients around the world, he is relentless in his passion to change lives and help us all understand how to live life beyond what we thought was possible.   Discover: What mental wealth is and how to create it Creating purpose in your life vs. discovering your purpose What to do when self-expression threatens belonging Getting comfortable with facing the uncomfortable   00:00 Intro 00:40 Having mental wealth 03:07 Discovering purpose 08:58 Belonging and being accepted 12:53 Handling hate and having inner peace 15:49 Beliefs you had as a kid affect you as an adult 19:17 Allowing people to accept a new version of you 27:26 Importance of humility 30:11 Becoming mentally healthy and wealthy 36:24 Living consciously  42:13 Be the observer of your thoughts 44:20 Dealing with procrastination 48:12 Danger vs. fear   Links: Kaylor Betts Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/?hl=en The Mental Wealth Podcast | https://www.mentalwealthpodcast.co/ The Mental Wealth Academy | https://buildmentalwealth.co/ Why the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely Stupid by Jonathan Haidt | https://bit.ly/3tSbgDw   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Human Biases, Victimhood, Cancel Culture, Virtue Signaling, Morality   Summary: Lately I’ve been feeling motivated to explore my own (and what seems to be the world in general’s) edge around having hard conversations. What shapes binary/black and white thinking, and what has created the inability to speak about subjects that have become so hypersensitive? How can can we disagree with love and curiosity? It seems that more often than not, we cease talking about certain things altogether because it’s easier to avoid cancellation, the possibility of being critized, and conflict. But whenever we do this, we don’t actually serve our communities, our society, or the world as a whole. I’m so excited for you to hear this conversation with Cory Clark and was blown away by the research she shares about human biases, victim mentality, and more. It gave me the opportunity to explore my own personal biases and to bring light to the things that I don’t even see about myself and the way I see the world. I hope it does the same for you. Cory Clark is the Director of the Adversarial Collaboration Project at University of Pennsylvania and a Visiting Scholar in the Psychology Department. She received her PhD in Social and Personality Psychology and Quantitative Methods from University of California, Irvine and formerly worked as an Assistant Professor of Social Psychology at Durham University in the United Kingdom and the Director of Academic Engagement for Heterodox Academy. Among other things, she studies political biases (on both the left and right) and how moral and political concerns influence evaluations of science among everyday people and scientists alike. She writes a Psychology Today blog called The AntiSocial Psychologist and occasionally co-hosts the YouTube channel and podcast, Antisocial Psychologists.    Discover: How victimhood can be used for manipulation/to gain very real benefits Why we tend to cancel other people for having different opinions How research shows that being perceived as a victim can justify immoral behavior   00:00 Intro 01:27 Social media reinforces our beliefs 03:46 Competition in research 06:34 Being biased is human nature 11:14 The bias blindspot 12:52 Vicitmhood and the evolutionary benefits of playing victim 21:26 Justification of immoral behaviors 26:24 Emotional manipulation & victim playing 33:57 Victim and virtue signaling 39:46 Obsessive passions versus harmonious passions 41:56 Having a different opinion 43:32 Verbal versus physical violence 46:40 Extremist people 56:47 Participating in canceling by refusing to talk about it 1:00:50 Taking things to social media instead of talking about things privately 1:04:25 Being held accountable for what we say 1:07:20 Self-censorship   Links: Cory’s Website | https://www.coryjclark.com/ Cory Clark’s Twitter | https://twitter.com/ImHardcory Psyphilopod Podcast | https://bit.ly/3mUpeAP The Antisocial Psychologist Youtube | https://bit.ly/3HsCgyY The AntiSocial Psychologist Blog | https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-antisocial-psychologist   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at https://www.curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at http://organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at http://createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Self-Awareness, Trauma, Healing, Self-Love, Relationships   Summary: Today I'm joined by my dear friend and founder of Rising Woman, Sheleana Aiyana. In this episode we explore the importance of becoming aware of your patterns in relationship, where they came from and ultimately, how to transcend them to become “the one” you seek. Have you ever felt like people leave you for the exact same reason or that you date the same type of person… Every. Single. Time? These patterns are something that need to be acknowledged if we want to understand ourselves better and call in the healthy relationship we crave – both with ourselves and with another. Sheleana Aiyana is the founder of Rising Woman, a growing community of more than 3 million readers. Her training and immersion in couples facilitation, inherited family trauma, family systems, conscious relationship, somatic healing, and plant medicines inform her holistic approach to seeing relationships as a spiritual path. More than 30,000 women in 146 countries have taken her flagship program Becoming the One.   Discover: The effects of media on how we view relationships & how it encourages our addiction to chaos Why we tend to numb our pain & how we can start being aware of it Why we should normalize (and celebrate!) the mundane parts of relationships  00:00 Intro01:26 Becoming the One03:30 Media affecting our views on relationships07:41 Ignoring old beliefs and working on your own patterns12:52 Why we numb our pain21:19 Trusting love again & healing24:59 How your childhood experiences affects your behavior now27:38 Awareness of old patterns32:00 How being vulnerable can inspire others34:28 How we actually block love from coming our way37:01 Learning how to love healthily 41:16 Normalization of boredom in relationships   Links: Sheleana Aiyana | Instagram  Rising Woman | Instagram Rising Woman | Facebook Rising Woman | Website Becoming the One: Heal Your Past, Transform Your Relationship Patterns, and Come Home to Yourself   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Marriage, Love, Relationships, the Cinderella Complex, Breakups Summary: Today I'm joined by the wonderful duo that is Beau Nelson and Shannon Heth, authors of Cinderella, You Bitch: Rescue Your Relationships from the Fairy-Tale Fantasy. In this episode, we speak about our society’s obsession with having a fairytale love story and happy endings. As kids, we’ve all heard the story of how Cinderella or other fairytale princesses found their prince charming, got married, and lived happily ever after, giving us unrealistic expectations of how relationships should be when we become adults. Listening to this episode will help you see the reality of a being in a relationship and how you can create the ending you desire. Shannon Heth is a marketing and communications specialist who crafts creative strategy and stories for global brands. The president and founder of public relations agency Milk Creative Communications, her client work has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appetit, and the Los Angeles Times. An accomplished storyteller, Shannon has also penned a number of articles for newspapers and magazines. She lives in Vancouver, BC with her two young sons. Beau Nelson is a creator. As an internationally recognized celebrity makeup artist he has worked with women like Kristen Stewart, Zoe Kravitz, Christina Hendricks, and Iman. As a photographer/director, he has collaborated with legendary brands like Chanel, Tom Ford, Dior, Violet Grey, and Chantecaille Cosmetics. And as a multi-passionate creative, he’s been involved in countless other artistic endeavors from fragrance development, to songwriting, to visual art. Beau has spent years studying and practicing principles of personal transformation and lives in Los Angeles, California. 00:00 Intro01:30 Cinderella, You Bitch05:56 The fairytale trap10:01 Being responsible versus taking responsibility12:19 Separating reality from fantasy15:36 Stop finding happiness in other people19:00 Sometimes breakups are a good thing22:58 The problem with idolizing weddings & marriage29:01 Problematic language used to describe love32:57 Getting out of the fairytale trap39:53 The magic of starting conversations with strangers46:34 Acknowledging your feelings & celebrating yourself   Discover: The reason why so many of us live with a “Cinderella complex” and how we can get out of this fairytale trap Why Shannon and Beau think breakups are a good thing The importance of celebrating your achievements and recognizing your feelings   Links: Shannon Heth | Instagram  Beau Nelson | Instagram Cinderella, You Bitch: Rescue Your Relationships from the Fairy-Tale Fantasy   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Relationships, Conflict, Patriarchy, Individualism, Sexuality, Masculinity Summary: Today I'm honoured to welcome Terry Real back on the podcast. An internationally recognized family therapist, speaker, and author, and the founder of the Relational Life Institute (RLI), Real has worked with thousands of individuals, couples, and fellow therapists to help people create the connection they desire in relationships. His groundbreaking, bestselling book, I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression, established him as one of the most respected voices in the treatment of men and male depression and his expertise on men’s mental health and relationship issues have been featured on Good Morning America, The Today Show, 20/20, The Oprah Winfrey Show and in The New York Times, among many others. In his practice, Real works with couples on the brink of disaster; he sees how individualism and patriarchy poisons our most intimate relationships. The excellent news: warmer, closer, more passionate relationships are possible if you have the right tools. In Terry's new book, US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship, he shows people how to stop working on themselves as individuals and start working on their relationship as a couple.   Discover: How to move beyond your traumas and stressors and shift from thinking in terms of me and you to a different consciousness - the consciousness of us How patriarchy poisons our intimate relationships What's happening in your body when you're activated in conflict — plus scripts to help you move beyond your knee-jerk reactions and into your wiser, more collaborative self What's really behind defensiveness How men are programmed to squash what is most needed in their intimate relationships: vulnerability   Links: Check out Terry's first episode on the Mark Groves Podcast: The End of Women Caretaking Men terryreal.com US: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Relationships, Non-Monogamy, Polyamory, Sexuality, Communication Summary: The Multiamory Podcast was created by Emily Matlack, Dedeker Winston, and Jase Lindgren in 2014 to fill the lack of voices about polyamory who were young and accessible to a modern audience. They were also tired of hearing all the same old, traditional, sometimes toxic dating advice. After years of creating episodes, connecting with listeners, and growing an amazing community, they have broadened their own views on relationships and are now helping people in a wide variety of relationship formats from polyamory, to monogamy, to Relationship Anarchy. Emily, Dedeker, and Jase believe in looking to the future of relationships, not maintaining the status quo of the past. They value ethics over tradition, and believe that a healthy world is one where everybody has agency in their relationships. Today, with three and a half million podcast downloads and a rapidly growing community, they are dedicated to providing the best possible transformational information, including new research, practical communication tools, a diverse group of guest experts, and more.    Discover: Different types of monogamy (yes, they exist!) The variety of ways that non-monogamy is practiced How Emily, Jase and Dedeker came together as a triad and some of the challenges they faced What do to if you’re in a monogamous relationship and want to explore non-monogamy Links: www.multiamory.com Instagram: @multiamory_podcast Twitter: @Multiamory  Patreon: patreon.com/multiamory  Polysecure by Jessica Fern Multiamory Relationship Radar   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Relationships, Dating, Self-Worth, Attachment Theory Summary: So excited to have Violet Benson, aka the Meme Queen, on the show today! Violet hosts the incredibly popular podcast, Almost Adulting (previously known as Too Tired To Be Crazy) and is most known for her viral brand, Daddy Issues, which has caught the attention of many celebs and over 5 million followers over the years. The Almost Adulting podcast is one of today’s most popular mental health podcasts, using humour and heartfelt advice to prompt candid conversations about mental health and wellness. It features public figures peeling back their personas to divulge their “inner demons," and I myself had the pleasure of being on the show recently. I enjoyed our conversation so much that I knew I had to have Violet on the podcast, so here we are!  Discover: How a toxic workplace inspired Violet to create her viral page, @daddyissues How Violet transformed her relationship with her father How we deal with haters and rude comments as public figures Our thoughts on shows like Love is Blind and the Bachelor Violet's attachment style and her personal dating struggles Links: Almost Adulting Podcast Check out my episodes on Almost Adulting - Pt 1 and Pt 2 Instagram: @almostadulting, @violetbenson, @daddyissues   Sponsors: Cured Nutrition | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% all products at curednutrition.com/createthelove Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Depression, Addiction, Fulfillment, Health, Healing Summary: Joe Sheehey is the Founder and CEO of the leading cannabinoid wellness brand, Cured Nutrition. As a former NASA contributing aerospace engineer, he led much of his life doing what he was “supposed to." Now, he is committed to pushing boundaries and changing the narrative around cannabis to contribute to a future of health that looks much different than the past. Discover: How the pain of misalignment and doing what he was "supposed to" led Joe down a path freckled with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and suicidal attempts What gave Joe the push to leave his comfortable job and follow his passion Joe's mission to de-stigmatize cannabis and educate users on its benefits Links: Instagram: @curednutrition CURED is extending an exclusive offer to you, my listeners. You can try any of their products for 20% off by visiting curednutrition.com/createthelove and using coupon code CREATETHELOVE at checkout.   Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Relationships, Monogamy, Polyamory, Communication, Psychedelic Medicine, Sexuality Summary: Today I'm honoured to be joined by the man, the myth, the legend: Aubrey Marcus. Aubrey is the founder of Onnit, a lifestyle brand based on a holistic health philosophy he calls Total Human Optimization.  Aubrey also currently hosts the Aubrey Marcus Podcast, a motivational destination for conversations with the brightest minds in athletics, business, mindset and spirituality with over 35 million downloads on iTunes. He regularly provides commentary to outlets like Entrepreneur, Forbes, The Tim Ferriss Show, and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has been featured on the cover of Men’s Health, is the host of the Fit For Service Fellowship, and is the author of the NYT Bestselling book Own The Day, Own Your Life from HarperCollins.   Discover: Being yourself at the cost of belonging Aubrey's journey into polyamory and the lessons he learned from his experience in an open relationship How Aubrey's relationship developed with his now wife, Vylana, and how they make monogamy work for them Tips and practices for deepening intimacy and keeping the “honeymoon phase” alive Aubrey's thoughts on marriage and 'til death do us part'   Links: Instagram: @aubreymarcus Aubrey Marcus Podcast | How To Prepare For True Love with Aubrey & Vylana Marcus Fit for Service Untrue by Wednesday Martin, PhD Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha   Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Relationships, Marriage, Divorce, Religion, Masculinity, Intuition, Health Summary: I met today's guests through my partnership with Organifi and upon hearing their story, I knew I had to have them on the podcast to share it with you! Chase + Mimi were childhood sweethearts and married in their early 20’s. After 3 years they actually separated and divorced, never thinking they would see each other again. They both hit physical, emotional, mental and spiritual rock bottom in 2017-18. Call it Source, the universe or divine intervention — after 3 years of intense self development and personal epiphanies, their new lives crossed paths organically and six months later Mimi was officially moving in with Chase to start 'Part 2’ of their relationship. Now Chase + Mimi host The Medicin Podcast and are passionate about helping people proactively create deep, healthy, passionate partnership supported by healthy + conscious lifestyles. Discover: Chase and Mimi's journey from high school sweethearts to married couple, to divorced for three years and back together again How Chase and Mimi's religious upbringing influenced their idea of how a marriage "should" look an ultimately contributed to their split Why we get scared when our partners step into their full power and expression The problem with having expectations whether they be in relationships, with health or at work What to do when your partner isn't interested in growing How to know if you should stay in a relationship or leave Links: themedicin.com Instagram: @mimi_themedicin @themedicinpodcast @the_chasen_one  Uplevel your immune system with Chase & Mimi's mushroom supplement, Immune Intel!  What Femininity Wants with John Wineland - the Mark Groves Podcast Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Spirituality, Personal Growth, Addiction Recovery, Psychedelic Therapy Summary: Today’s episode is with someone I've had the pleasure of listening to for years, now — an incredible teacher with so much insight. Luke Storey, formerly a celebrity fashion stylist, is a motivational speaker and thought leader who has spent the past 23 years relentlessly searching the world over to design the ultimate lifestyle. Using The Life Stylist Podcast as his delivery platform, Luke share his strategies for healing, happiness, and high-performance living each week to inspire people worldwide to transform their mind, body, and spirit. His show covers an ever-expanding range of topics including sex and relationships, yoga, meditation, smart drugs, health myths and medical conspiracies, spirituality, mindfulness, health food and supplementation, herbs and alternative medicine, and digs deep into biohacking technologies and tactics. Discover: Luke's personal experience with substance abuse and why he considers his history of addiction a gift Luke's thoughts on the meaning of life, reincarnation and karma How to honour and integrate inner spiritual work and outward material pursuits  Luke's thoughts on altered states of consciousness, psychedelic therapy and plant medicine Links: www.lukestorey.com Instagram: @lukestorey The Life Stylist Podcast (check out my episode here and Luke's episode on addiction recovery and psychedelics here.) Are you ready to block harmful blue light, and look great at the same time? Check out Gilded By Luke Storey and use code MARKGROVES10 for 10% off! Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Epigenetics, the Mind, Subconscious Beliefs, Self Love, Human Potential Summary: Sitting down with today’s guest has been a long-time dream of mine, and I feel so honoured to be able to share this conversation with you. Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., cell biologist and lecturer, is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. In this episode, Bruce talks about perception as the primary mechanism that controls biology, and I can promise you you're in for a fascinating episode! Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking stem cell research at Stanford University. He is the bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, The Honeymoon Effect, and co-author with Steve Bhaerman of Spontaneous Evolution. In 2009, Bruce received the prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony. Discover: Bruce’s groundbreaking stem cell research that helped create the modern science of epigenetics (i.e. the idea that how you see life is how your biology will respond) How 95% of the time we operate from the subconscious beliefs that were programmed in childhood The impact on your life, relationships and biology when these programmed beliefs are critical and unsupportive How to discover what subconscious programs you’re running Three practical ways to reprogram your subconscious mind to replace the disempowering beliefs and begin living a happier and healthier life Links: Visit www.brucelipton.com Instagram: @brucelipton Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Themes: Relationships, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory Summary: I know you're going to be pumped about today's guest because her last appearance on the podcast was one of my most listened to episodes ever! Back by popular demand is Sarah Baldwin, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and Trauma Coach trained in Polyvagal interventions and on the training team at the Polyvagal Institute. In Sarah's previous episode, she brilliantly broke down Polyvagal theory (i.e. how the autonomic nervous system works) and briefly touched on the intersection of Polyvagal theory and attachment theory. Today, Sarah's back to dive deeper into how these two theories work together subconsciously to inform the way we relate to and connect with others. Discover: How a lack of a secure attachment with our primary childhood caregivers results in the development of insecure attachment styles in order to cope and find safety How the Autonomic Nervous System works and becomes dysregulated as a brilliant and beautiful way to self protect The relationship between who you choose as a partner as an adult and how you were related to in your childhood experiences Steps to regulate your nervous system and create secure attachment within your adult relationships Links: Listen to Sarah's first episode: The Nervous System Explained Follow Sarah on Instagram for regular supportive teachings Sarah offers small group programs, online courses and workshops. Sign up for her email list to get exclusive support, offers and her free workbook "How to Gain Control Over How You Feel" or visit her website at sarahbaldwincoaching.com. Sponsors: Organifi | Use code CREATETHELOVE for 20% off all products at organifi.com/createthelove Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.