In this episode, I am joined by Mark Groves, a human connection specialist, author, speaker, and host of 'The Mark Groves Podcast'. This discussion covers the role of boundaries in relationships, the importance of commitment to yourself, and the danger of self-abandonment. Mark shares his own personal journey from being a pharmaceutical sales rep to a motivator and communicator in the field of relationship health. Together, we explore the impact of societal messaging on women, the conditioning of abandoning yourself for the needs of others, and the healing potential when women gather in reverence and ceremony.   Today on The Simplicity Sessions: Mark's Journey and Transformation The Power of Self-Expression and Commitment The Importance of Self-Identity in Health Overcoming Guilt and Establishing Boundaries The Struggle of Abandoning Personal Goals The Impact of Social Media and Cancel Culture The Challenges of Aging and Societal Expectations The Power of Women and the Importance of Reverence Liberated Love: A Journey of Self-Discovery in Relationships   Thank you for joining us today. If you could rate, review & subscribe, it would mean the world to me! While you’re at it, take a screenshot and tag me @jennpike to share on Instagram – I’ll re-share that baby out to the community & once a month I’ll be doing a draw from those re-shares and send the winner something special!   Click here to listen: Apple Podcasts – CLICK HERE Spotify – CLICK HERE Connect with Mark Groves - Meet Mark Groves: Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, author of Liberated Love and host of the Mark Groves Podcast. In other words, he's a speaker, writer, motivator, creator and collaborator. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection. His purpose? To empower individuals to step into their power, transform the way they relate to themselves and others, and create authentic change for a life + love they’ll look back on with a resounding “f*ck yes! Website | markgroves.com //  createthelove.com Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/createthelove/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/createthelove/ Mark's new book, Liberated Love, is available for presale and hits shelves 4/16/24. This book is all about how to identify relationship patterns that keep you stuck so you can create true intimacy, in an environment that fosters and celebrates mutual strength and liberation, from the real-life couple behind “Create the Love.” Head here to preorder now! https://read.macmillan.com/lp/liberated-love/   This episode is sponsored by: St. Francis Herb Farm | Go to stfrancisherbfarm.com and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 Skin Essence Organics | Go to skinessence.ca and save 15% off your first order with code JENNPIKE15 /// Save 10% off every order with code JENNPIKE10 Eversio Wellness | Go to eversiowellness.com/discount/jennpike15 and save 15% off every order with code JENNPIKE15 /// not available for “subscribe & save” option   Resources: The Audacious Woman Mentorship | jennpike.com/theaudaciouswoman The Hormone Project Academy | jennpike.com/thehormoneproject Synced Program & Membership | jennpike.com/synced The Simplicity Women’s Wellness Clinic | jennpike.com/wellnessclinic The Simplicity Sessions Podcast | jennpike.com/podcast Facebook Community | The Simplicity Sessions Community   Connect with Jenn: Instagram | @jennpike Facebook | @thesimplicityproject YouTube | Simplicity TV Website | The Simplicity Project Inc. Have a question? Send it over to [email protected] and I'll do my best to share helpful insights, thoughts and advice.