The Mark Groves Podcast

• #456: WTF Is a Saturn Return and Why Is It Ruining Your Life? With Almost 30

  In this episode, I sit down with Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the brilliant best friends behind the Almost 30 podcast and co-authors of the transformative new book Almost 30: A Guide to a Life You Love. We dive deep into the wild ride of Saturn returns, soul awakenings, friendship, career pivots, and the messy, beautiful process of becoming. From starting a podcast on their closet floors to building a global community, Krista and Lindsey share raw stories of heartbreak, burnout, spiritual breakthroughs, and the power of staying true to your path—even when it looks nothing like you imagined. Whether you're navigating your late 20s or facing a major life change, this conversation is a heartfelt reminder that your soul always knows the way.Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik are the powerhouse duo behind Almost 30, one of the top health and wellness podcasts with over 120 million downloads. Krista is a public speaker, retreat leader, and creator of transformational programs like Metamorphosis and The Life Edit, establishing her as a leading voice in wellness and spirituality. Lindsey, a creative entrepreneur and media personality, co-founded Morning Microdose and developed The Sacredness of Being Single, empowering thousands of women to embrace their in-between seasons. Now a new mom, Lindsey has also launched New Mom on the Block, a brand supporting mothers in redefining motherhood on their own terms.Links:Website: almost30.comInstagram: @itskrista + @lindseysimcik + @almost30podcastPodcast: Almost 30Book: Almost 30: A Definitive Guide to a Life You Love For the Next Decade and Beyond This 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 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 podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #455 Becoming the Curator of Your Mind

  In this episode, I share a raw and reflective recording from a recent membership call where I explore what it means to truly surrender when life isn’t going the way we planned. I open up about personal struggles—from a home renovation disaster to deeper emotional reckonings—and unpack how resistance to reality often fuels our suffering. We dive into the complexities of relational dynamics, victimhood, shadow work, and the paradox of healing. If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or at war with your own experience, this episode invites you to return to presence, self-honesty, and the power of simply “chopping wood and carrying water.” It’s vulnerable, unfiltered, and an invitation to meet yourself exactly where you are.Resources:—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.comThis episode is sponsored by:—IIN: Use code MARKGROVES20 for 20% off ALL courses from IIN & Chopra at http://bit.ly/MARKIINDrop us a note at podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, guest suggestions, or just to say hello!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #454: Redefining Success Through Fatherhood with Jon Vroman

  In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Mark Groves Podcast, Jon Vroman, founder of Front Row Dads, delivers a bold call to action for men to reorient their lives around what truly matters—family. Sharing his own awakening sparked by a sobering truth from his wife, Vroman reveals how he went from a high-achieving, externally praised speaker to a father and husband deeply committed to presence over performance. He challenges the societal norm of defining success through business accolades, urging men to become "family men with businesses, not businessmen with families." Through raw stories, vulnerable insights, and practical wisdom, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to lead with purpose, deepen relationships, and build a legacy from the inside out.Jon Vroman is a social entrepreneur, bestselling author, and award-winning speaker on a mission to help people “live life in the front row.” As the founder of the Front Row Foundation, he creates unforgettable experiences for individuals facing life-threatening illnesses, and through his book The Front Row Factor, podcast, and live events, he inspires others to live with intention, presence, and purpose. With over 750 keynotes delivered and a reputation for deeply connecting with audiences, Jon empowers individuals to align their values, strengthen relationships, and build legacies that matter—starting at home. He’s also the proud founder of Front Row Dads, a devoted husband, father of two, and an ultra-marathon runner.Website: www.FrontRowFactor.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/frontrowdads/This episode is sponsored by:—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 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 podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #453 My MDMA and Psilocybin Journey Unpacked - With Mike Zeller

  In this episode, Mark Groves invites neuro-rewiring expert Mike Zeller to unpack their powerful, MDMA and psilocybin-assisted Internal Family Systems session—recorded just one day after Mark’s own transformative experience. They dive into the real impact of psychedelic-assisted therapy in rewiring the nervous system, resolving trauma, and integrating fragmented parts of the self. Through raw storytelling, Mike shares his wife's extraordinary healing from treatment-resistant depression and complex PTSD, while Mark vulnerably reflects on reclaiming his voice, confronting suppressed emotions, and shedding years of internal chaos. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a radical invitation to rethink healing, reclaim emotional sovereignty, and access your deepest power with clarity and compassion.Mike Zeller uses a unique combination of neuroscience, NLP, biohacking, somatic healing, flow state psychology, & psychedelics (when appropriate) to bring a rapid and lasting rewiring of your subconscious and nervous system that goes far deeper than typical mindset experts.Links:14 Tools to Rewiring Your Nervous System Rapidly: https://neurorewiring.com/Website: https://mikezeller.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themikezellerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/themikezellerYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/themikezellerGet in touch: mike@mikezeller.comThis episode is sponsored by:—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 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 podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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• #452: Reclaiming Health in a System Built to Keep You Sick with Brian Sanders

  In this episode, Mark Groves dives deep into the intersection of health, personal sovereignty, and systemic deception with Brian Sanders, founder of the Sapien Center and creator of the "Food Lies" documentary series. Together, they peel back the layers of societal conditioning around nutrition, medicine, and authority—challenging the legitimacy of mainstream narratives about health, pharmaceutical intervention, and government control. Mark and Brian share personal awakenings that led them to reject hollow paradigms—from the food pyramid to pharma-driven healthcare—in favor of a return to foundational, ancestral principles of nourishment, movement, nature, and authentic community. With compelling anecdotes, sharp insights, and a powerful call to reclaim individual agency, this conversation is a radical invitation to question everything and live more intentionally, rooted in what it truly means to be human.Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He’s the founder of Sapien Center, a popular health club in Austin. He also works to spread the awareness of regenerative agriculture and increase access to well-raised animal products through his nationwide meat & body care company Nose to Tail.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/food.lies/ The film: https://www.foodlies.org/ Nose to Tail: https://nosetotail.org/ This 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—Get our Relationship Toolkit: How to Thrive in Your Relationships: https://markgroves.com/relationshipmastery—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 podcast@markgroves.com for sponsor product support, questions, comments, or just to say hello!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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