In this special espresso shot of a bonus episode, we dive into the intricacies of relationships and self-discovery. I explore the impact of codependency rooted in childhood experiences that shape our perception of safety and authenticity. We talk about neglected desires and how to realign priorities to move towards a life that honors our true aspirations. It can be a struggle to identify personal needs due to a lifetime of external expectations, but as we embrace self-discovery, we reclaim agency and embark on a journey towards self-awareness and fulfillment. Join me in this conversation that reminds us how to step towards this powerful reclamation. —Join My Online Community: http://markgroves.com/aligned —Get My New Book! Liberated Love - Release Codependent Patterns and Create the Love You Desire: http://createthelove.com/liberatedlove Follow me and my work here: —Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/markgrovestv  —Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://createthelove.myflodesk.com/join-my-newsletter —Subscribe to my Substack: https://markgroves.substack.com Find an archive of my work here: —Instagram - @createthelove: https://www.instagram.com/createthelove —Facebook - @createthelove: https://www.facebook.com/createthelove If you want to dive deeper into my content, search through every episode, find specific topics I've covered, and ask me questions, go to my Dexa page: https://dexa.ai/markgroves Themes: Authenticity, Relationships, Boundaries, Self-Worth, Self-Love, Codependency, Transformation, Conflict, Grief, Self-Discovery, Childhood Experiences, Safety, Neglected Desires, Priorities, Agency, Self-Awareness, Fulfillment, Uncertainty, Curiosity, Genuine Desires, Self-Exploration Drop us a note at [email protected] for sponsor product support, questions, comments, guest suggestions, or just to say hello! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices