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

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. Leave Me a Message - click here! For Mari’s Instagram click here! For Pursuit of Wellness Podcast’s Instagram click here! For Mari’s Newsletter click here! For Mark Groves Podcast click here! For POW Brand Promo Codes click here! 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 Sponsored By: Go to Chomps.com/POW, to see all the delicious flavors and get 20% off your first order and free shipping. Get warm weather ready with Quince! Go to Quince.com/pow for free shipping on your order and 365- day returns. That’s Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slash pow to get free shipping and 365-day returns.  Go to Hungryroot.com/pow to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. 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