37. How to Create Self-Worth, Social Media Algorithms, & Breakups with Mark Groves

For this episode, and first ever "A coffee conversation", I'm honored to have relationship expert and experienced podcaster Mark Groves on the podcast. 

As shown in the title, we discuss things like creating your self-worth, how to regain agency regarding social media's algorithms, and the best way to navigate breakups. 

00:00 ~ intro
04:20 ~ "summer-chasing" culture
05:05 ~ social media colonizes us
08:30 ~ boredom can feel like failure
10:00 ~ idea of productivity
13:50 ~ breakup advice
17:45 ~ what perfectionism is
19:00 ~ envy
21:25 ~ sensitivity is not a problem
24:50 ~ hookup culture
26:00 ~ social status of romance
27:30 ~ having to "fix"
30:45 ~ learn how to grieve
31:00 ~ being curious
36:00 ~ healthy shame
42:00 ~ victim mindset
46:00 ~ don't follow others' limiting beliefs
48:50 ~ how mark created his brand
50:00 ~ danger of social media for young people
52:50 ~ money just amplifies your character
57:55 ~ social media is an abusive relationship
01:01:00 ~ advice for starting your own thing
01:11:00 ~ navigating your self-worth
01:17:55 ~ afraid of commitment?
01:24:00 ~ setting boundaries
01:27:05 ~ mark's story of getting married
01:36:33 ~ "missing someone doesn't mean you want them"
01:35:00 ~ advice to 21 year-olds
01:46:00 ~ outro

Mark Groves 
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