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Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

Love is Not Enough w/ Mark Groves

Hey Besties! The man behind the Create the Love is back! Mark Groves is a human connection specialist, speaker, writer, motivator, creator, connector and collaborator. As a bridge between the academic and the human, Mark invites people to explore the good, bad, downright ugly, and beautiful sides of connection.

What does it truly mean to find liberation in love? How do we reclaim our worth after it's been taken from us? Today, Violetta and Mark explore these questions and more, delving into topics like building self-trust, healing codependency, and navigating the emotional complexities of heartbreak. From learning to communicate our deepest emotions to embracing closure and letting go, each chapter of this episode offers profound insights and empowering strategies for navigating the highs and lows of love. If you’re looking for answers, this one's for you!


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What to Listen For:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:43 Liberated Love  
  • 06:36 You’ve forgotten yourself in the relationship
  • 09:46 They took your worth with them when they left
  • 13:36 How do you build a high level of self trust?
  • 17:42 How do you heal codependency?
  • 19:46 The great disconnect
  • 28:04 Learning self-regulation through co-regulation
  • 35:14 Creating a space for you and your partner’s pain
  • 38:47 The analogy of the burning house
  • 42:57 Closing ceremony for an ended relationship
  • 51:19 Communicate how to feel 
  • 56:16 Emotional triggers actually never go away
  • 01:02:21 Does your partner get you?
  • 01:04:27 The right person can’t come if you won’t let go of the wrong one
  • 01:06:39 What does it mean when love is not enough?
  • 01:10:52 Using the ides of love to bypass the pain
  • 01:16:03 How do you get your ex back?


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