Create The Love Podcast

Create The Love Podcast

Tune in for quick, powerful insights from the world’s top relationship experts and master the art of connection in just minutes a week. In bite-sized episodes, you’ll learn practical strategies for improving your relationships with partners, family, friends, colleagues, and yourself. We believe relational skills aren't a luxury—they're essential—and we're here to make transformative relationship wisdom accessible to everyone.

Episodes

July 8, 2025 11 mins

In this episode, renowned psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Stan Tatkin joins Mark Groves to unpack the emotional landmines couples face when transitioning into parenthood—and how to avoid them. Drawing from decades of research and his new book Baby Bomb, Dr. Tatkin breaks down why so many relationships collapse after a baby arrives, the hidden dynamics that trigger resentment and disconnection, and why co-regulation—not sel...

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In this solo episode, Mark Groves dives deep into the misunderstood fear of commitment—revealing it’s not about avoiding partnership, but about distrusting love and our capacity to hold it. With raw personal stories and powerful reframes, he unpacks the emotional roots of avoidance, the illusion of safety in certainty, and why real commitment begins with unwavering devotion to self. This episode is a call to stop shrinking for love...

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In this episode, Mark Groves and Rachel Fiori explore the sacred intersection of the human and the divine. From the idea that our souls choose our families for the purpose of growth, to the reframing of trauma as a curriculum for transformation, this conversation invites you into a new level of self-responsibility. Unpack the power of breaking life-long patterns—not just by becoming aware of them, but by taking immediate, aligned a...

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In this refreshingly honest conversation, Mark Groves and Therapy Jeff rip the shame out of attachment styles and self-awareness in dating. Jeff doesn’t just normalize your need for reassurance—he commands you to own it, while dismantling the outdated narrative that vulnerability is unattractive. With unapologetic wit, he challenges listeners to recognize their red flags, explore the roots of their emotional patterns, and get radic...

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In this episode, Mark is joined by manifestation expert and founder of To Be Magnetic, Lacy Phillips, to disrupt everything you think you know about manifestation. Together, they explore why positive thinking alone doesn't work, how your subconscious beliefs—often rooted in childhood and relational experiences—block abundance and love, and how to reprogram those blocks using a neuroscience-based method called neural manifestati...

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In this episode, I sit down with the legendary Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt—renowned relationship experts and creators of Imago Dialogue—for a powerful conversation on the art of conscious communication. We explore how to transform conflict into connection, why structure is essential for relational safety, and how the practice of asking for permission before speaking can radically change the dynamics of a relationship. D...

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In this episode of the Create the Love podcast, Mark sits down with relationship coach Silvy Khoucasian to explore the transformative power of attachment theory in deepening our relational awareness. Silvy breaks down the four core attachment styles and explains how early caregiving experiences shape the way we connect, communicate, and repair in adult relationships. She shares how greater self-awareness, empathy, and mutual respon...

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In this powerful solo episode, Mark challenges listeners to break free from people-pleasing, reclaim their identity, and make soul-aligned choices that reflect true self-love. With raw honesty, he explores how relationships can be a mirror for growth and a catalyst for transformation—if we're willing to choose discomfort over conformity. This is your call to rise, to stand in your truth, and to create the life and love you trul...

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In this episode, Mark sits down with psychotherapist and author Terri Cole to dissect the misunderstood concept of codependency—specifically the overlooked phenomenon of high-functioning codependency. With raw honesty and clinical insight, Terri challenges listeners to reconsider their own behaviors, revealing how being overly invested in others’ emotions, choices, and outcomes can mask a covert quest for control rooted in childhoo...

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In this episode of Create the Love, Mark Groves sits down with Sheleana Aiyana to dig into why we repeat relationship patterns—and how to finally break them. They unpack childhood wounds, attachment styles, and the difference between falling into love and consciously choosing it. If you've ever said, "Why do I keep dating the same person?"—this one's for you.

Sheleana Aiyana is the founder of Rising Woman, a growing ...

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In this solo episode, I sit down with real-life couple and therapists Jon Kim and Vanessa Bennett to unpack the messy, beautiful reality of modern relationships. From rocky beginnings and one-foot-out-the-door moments to learning how to see beauty in our differences, we explore what it takes to truly do life with someone—not at or around them. We talk about avoidant tendencies, attachment triggers, and how old wounds show up in con...

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In this heart-opening episode of the Create the Love podcast, Mark Groves sits down with Bryan Reeves for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation about modern masculinity, emotional depth, and what it really takes to thrive in a relationship. They unpack the social conditioning that teaches men to suppress the very skills needed for deep connection, and explore the radical idea of choosing your partner—and yourself—every single day. Fr...

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Mark is joined by Dr. Alexandra Solomon to unpack the power of relational self-awareness and how it transforms romantic connections. They tackle the challenges of receiving feedback—especially for men—and how societal conditioning can block growth and intimacy. Instead of placing blame, they explore how understanding relational dynamics leads to deeper, more authentic bonds. The conversation closes with a powerful reminder: who we ...

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In this episode, Mark Groves and Sarah Baldwin dive into how attachment theory and childhood experiences shape our adult relationships. They explore why we’re drawn to emotionally unavailable partners, how early neglect wires our nervous system, and why these patterns aren’t flaws—but protective mechanisms.

Sarah Baldwin is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and trauma-trained Life Coach specializing in trauma, attachment dy...

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Embark on a journey of relational transformation with Mark Groves in the inaugural episode of the "Create the Love" podcast. Mark, a passionate advocate for relationship education, and founder of Relational Wellness Company, "Create The Love," introduces listeners to the profound impact that mastering the art of relating can have on overall life quality. With a focus on romantic relationships, he reveals how these c...

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April 2, 2025 49 secs
Welcome to the Create The Love Podcast, hosted by Mark Groves. Expect weekly "bite sized" relationship content from the greatest Relationship Teachers of all time.
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