How to stop sabotaging your self & relationships + how to use conflict to deepen relationships (with human connection specialist Mark Groves)

**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Register for my FREE NeuroCycle workshop (Feb 27th!): https://neurocycle.eventbrite.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with human connection specialist, speaker, author and relationship guru Mark Groves about how to truly love and be loved, how the mind drives intimacy, how to avoid common relationship pitfalls, how to communicate and argue better with your partner, the importance of choosing “you”, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-stop-sabotaging-yourself-relationships-how-to-use-conflict-to-deepen-relationships-with-human-connection-specialist-mark-groves For more info on Mark: https://markgroves.com OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: Athletic Greens, a daily all-in-one superfood powder! To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF . Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:45 Why the problem with many relationships isn’t about finding a partner, but learning how to love 7:03 How to learn how to love and be loved 13:43 How to communicate and argue in a relationship 25:50 Why we always need to be willing to learn, change, grow and explore in a relationship 35:00 How your brain responds to conflict in a relationship 38:00 Why we need to believe that we deserve a good relationship 50:33 How your relationships affect your mental and physical health 56:00 Why you need to choose “you” first ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies: -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.