The Mark Groves Podcast

• #462: How People-Pleasing Is Killing Your Relationships with Dr. Robert Glover

  In this episode, Dr. Robert Glover—author of No More Mr. Nice Guy—joins Mark Groves to dismantle the "Nice Guy" syndrome and expose how covert contracts, people-pleasing, and hidden agendas sabotage intimacy and personal power. Together, they dive deep into the emotional conditioning that keeps men disconnected from their truth and trapped in performative masculinity. Dr. Glover shares unapologetic wisdom on boundaries, self-ownership, and how to reclaim your masculinity without losing your heart. Whether you're a recovering Nice Guy or love one, this episode is a roadmap to authenticity, freedom, and truly connected relationships.Dr. Robert Glover is a therapist, mentor, and author focusing on men’s relationships, health, success, and sexuality. With over 40 years of professional experience, he has authored four books, including the groundbreaking, No More Mr. Nice Guy. Dr. Glover is the founder of Integration Nation, an international community for men.Links:Website: drglover.comIntegration Nation Men’s Group: integrationnation.net/landing-pageYoutube: @Integration_NationInstagram: + @drgloverofficial + @integration_nationThis episode is sponsored by:—Cozy Earth: Use code MARK for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com—Have a question For Mark to answer on the podcast?https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast—Have a question for Mark and want an immediate answer? Mark's Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.com—How to Stop Chasing Unavailable People: https://markgroves.com/stopchasing- Subscribe to Mark’s Substack to receive his weekly reflections and insights straight from his heart to your inbox. https://markgroves.substack.com/ —Contact us at [email protected] for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Saily: https://saily.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #461 Before You Say Yes: Why Informed Consent Matters More Than Ever - Dr. Taylor Bean

  In this episode, Dr. Taylor Bean, a leading naturopathic doctor and informed consent advocate, joins us to dismantle the illusion of medical transparency. We explore the complexities behind vaccine protocols, childhood immunization, and the overlooked nuances of informed consent—revealing how fear, shame, and coercion have replaced curiosity and autonomy in modern healthcare. From the rise of medical mandates to the subtle erosion of patient rights, Dr. Bean breaks down what every parent, practitioner, and patient must understand. This conversation will challenge your assumptions, ignite critical thinking, and empower you to reclaim authority over your health decisions.Dr. Taylor Bean is a Naturopathic Doctor and owner of TaylorMade Wellness in Salmon Arm BC.  Becoming a mother is where her core value of achieving informed consent was born. While her profession taught her to be curious and treat each patient individually, it was her positive birthing experiences that changed her perspective on what a true doctor-patient relationship means.  Her career started in Singapore where she supported patients all over SE Asia and now has been supporting Canadians since 2016. Dr. Bean has been drawn to supporting women achieve an optimal pregnancy, labour preparation, paediatric wellness to more complex ailments that involve looking into methylation, genetic variants, chronic infections to complex paediatric conditions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtaylorbean/ and https://www.instagram.com/taylormadewellnessclinic/Websites: https://drtaylorbean.comhttps://vaccineoptimization.comhttps://taylormadewellness.comThis episode is sponsored by: Avocado Green Mattresses https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com/ Have a question For Mark to answer on the podcast?https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcastHave a question for Mark and want an immediate answer? Mark's Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.comHow are your Nervous System + Attachment Style connected? https://markgroves.com/connectthedotsContact us at [email protected] for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Saily: https://saily.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #460 Sit Around The Fire

  In this episode, I’m bringing you a powerful wake-up call—one that’s as much for me as it is for you. I dive into the raw truths of what it means to reclaim your inner fire, dismantle limiting beliefs, and take radical ownership of your life. From the exhaustion of emotional burnout to the clarity that comes through nervous system healing, I share my personal reflections on how we betray our own souls for comfort, validation, and the illusion of safety. I speak honestly about what it takes to stop sleepwalking through your relationships, habits, and dreams—and how to finally listen to that ember inside that’s been waiting to be reignited. This episode is a rally cry for anyone ready to rise.Resources:—Ram Dass - Sit Around The Fire https://open.spotify.com/track/7Bl1GdYbcJ0QSffErVWOnv?si=b46f62494080493f — Learn the connection between Attachment Styles, how it affects the Nervous System, AND how you can heal it: https://go.markgroves.com/nervous-system-opt-in-podcast —Join My Online Community: http://markgroves.com/community    —Get My New Book! Liberated Love - Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire: https://markgroves.com/book—Explore My Courses: https://markgroves.com/coursesFollow me and my work here:—Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestv —Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://markgroves.com/newsletter—Subscribe to my Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com—Instagram - @createthelove: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove—Facebook - @createthelove: https://www.facebook.com/createtheloveHave A Question?—Have a Question For Mark That You’d Like To Hear Answered on the Podcast? Leave us a Voice Note Here: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcastIf you want to dive deeper into Mark’s content, search through every episode, find specific topics we’ve covered, and ask him questions, go to his Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.comDrop us a note at [email protected] for sponsor product support, questions, comments, guest suggestions, or just to say hello!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Saily: https://saily.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #459 The Lie That’s Sabotaging Your Life with Tracy Litt

  In this episode, Mark sits down with author and spiritual teacher Tracy Litt to dismantle the pervasive lie of unworthiness and illuminate the path to personal liberation. Tracy shares her compelling journey from heartbreak and codependency to radical self-acceptance and thriving love, offering deep insight into how our unconscious identities shape everything—from who we choose to love to how we treat our own bodies. With science-backed wisdom, raw vulnerability, and contagious humor, she invites listeners to step into their wholeness, confront their nervous system's resistance to change, and embody the highest version of themselves. This is a call to courage, healing, and radical responsibility you won’t want to miss.Tracy Litt is the founder of The School of Becoming®, a globally recognized personal growth company integrating neuroscience, spirituality, and emotional healing. A TEDx speaker, best-selling author of Worthy Human, and host of The School of Becoming podcast, Tracy empowers visionary women to evolve their identities and unlock their limitless potential. From single mom on food stamps to 7-figure CEO, her journey fuels her mission to prove that who you've been has no bearing on who you can become.LINKS:theschoolofbecoming.comInstagram: @thetracylitt Instagram: @the_schoolofbecoming Facebook: @thelittfactor LinkedIn: @tracylittlester This episode is sponsored by:Institute for Integrative Nutrition: Certified Health Coach Training: Use code MARKGROVES20 for 20% off ALL courses from IIN & Chopra at http://bit.ly/MARKIINMighty Networks: Go to http://www.markgroves.com/mightynetworks to learn how to create your own community!—Have a question For Mark to answer on the podcast?https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast—Have a question for Mark and want an immediate answer? Mark's Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.com—How are your Nervous System + Attachment Style connected? https://markgroves.com/connectthedots- Subscribe to Mark’s Substack to receive his weekly reflections and insights straight from his heart to your inbox. https://markgroves.substack.com/ —Contact us at [email protected] for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Saily: https://saily.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #458 Man the F*ck Up: Redefining Masculinity With Chris Menz

  In this episode of the Mark Groves Podcast, transformational coach and author Chris Menz shares his gripping journey from self-medication and emotional suppression to radical self-awareness and personal mastery. Chris opens up about the impact of childhood trauma, addiction, divorce, and redefining masculinity through his acclaimed book Man The Fck Up*. He dismantles cultural narratives around what it means to “be a man,” emphasizing emotional intelligence, self-reflection, and the power of choosing growth over comfort. Through his own transformation—quitting substances, embracing vulnerability, and aligning health with mindset—Chris reveals how intentional living, internal healing, and redefining one's “why” can spark profound change. This is not just a story of recovery, but a call to action for anyone ready to confront their patterns, own their evolution, and build a life of purpose, integrity, and love. Chris Menz is a transformation expert dedicated to helping individuals unlock their full potential in both body and mind. As a certified behavior change specialist, transformation coach, and bestselling author of MAN THE FCK UP!*, Chris empowers people to overcome self-sabotage, build relationship to self, and create lives they love.. Now, as co-founder of Lifestyle Transformations, he helps others achieve lasting change in just 90 days by combining fitness, mindset, and community.Links:Instagram: www.instagram.com/chrismenzcoach/ Website: www.lifestyletransformations.caBook: manupbook.manfulcoaching.comThis episode is sponsored by:—Cozy Earth: Use code MARK for 40% off sitewide at http://www.cozyearth.com—Mighty Networks: Go to http://www.markgroves.com/mightynetworks to learn how to create your own community!—Have a question For Mark to answer on the podcast?https://www.speakpipe.com/TheMarkGrovesPodcast—Have a question for Mark and want an immediate answer? Mark's Dexa page: https://ask.markgroves.com—How to Stop Chasing Unavailable People: https://markgroves.com/stopchasing- Subscribe to Mark’s Substack to receive his weekly reflections and insights straight from his heart to your inbox. https://markgroves.substack.com/ —Contact us at [email protected] for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Saily: https://saily.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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