In this raw and revealing conversation, Mark Groves, human connection specialist, opens up about his bold decision to step away from his million-follower Instagram account and the profound insights he gained about digital codependency, authentic self-expression, and the true nature of social media platforms.  As a human connection specialist and founder of Create The Love, Mark shares his personal journey of recognizing the parallel between social media dynamics and narcissistic relationships, offering a fresh perspective on how these platforms shape our sense of self-worth and creative expression. Through intimate stories and sharp observations, Mark explores the hidden psychological impact of building a business on social media platforms, the pressure of maintaining algorithmic favor, and the subtle ways we compromise our authenticity for digital survival.  This conversation goes beyond surface-level social media criticism to examine deeper questions about human connection, personal sovereignty, and the courage required to choose truth over metrics. Ready to break free from digital codependency and rediscover your authentic voice, and establish healthy boundaries? Here are some ways to work with me: Apply for 1:1 private coaching. Book an Alignment Call here. Story Clarity Intensive School of Story EPISODE INSIGHTS: ✨00:00 - The complex relationship between human connection and social media ✨08:47 - Mark reveals his breaking point with Instagram and the reality of digital burnout ✨12:09 - Understanding social media platforms as narcissistic entities ✨15:03 - The parallels between codependency in relationships and social media engagement ✨21:11 - Defining true narcissism and its impact on modern relationships ✨24:03 - The hidden costs of compromising authenticity for platform survival HIGHLIGHT QUOTES: If you don't feel safe and free to leave a relationship, you won't feel free to be yourself. So if you being you and expressing something that is deeply true for you might rock the boat, but you can't survive on your own, you won't say the thing because you'll put survival ahead of truth and authenticity. Mark Groves The mind starts to create this story about what it thinks it wants. And once you get the car and once you get the job and once you get the spouse or once you have the kid, once you have like whatever that thing is on your vision board, then dot, dot, dot, I will feel this way. But it doesn't work that way. Celinne Da Costa EXPLORE FURTHER Liberated Love by Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath MEET MARK GROVES Meet Mark Groves: Human Connection Specialist, Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcast Host, and founder of Create The Love. Born with an innate curiosity and a hunger for truth, Mark’s journey of self-discovery and personal liberation has led him to spend the last decade coaching and inspiring millions worldwide to create the life and love they desire. Through his candid but compassionate, no-BS guidance, Mark has helped empower countless individuals, teams, and companies to step into their most authentic, effective, loving selves, transform how they relate to themselves and others, and create profound changes in their lives and relationships. FIND MORE ABOUT MARK Instagram | YouTube | Website | Podcast MEET CELINNE DA COSTA Celinne Da Costa is a Master Coach and brand story expert who works with high-achieving, purpose-driven CEOs, experts. As well as executives to help them become confident, fully expressed leaders with transformational stories, an influential brand, and a tribe of raving fans. Celinne has thousands of hours of practitioner training in various modalities, including NeuroLinguistic Programming, Facilitated Breath Repatterning. Moreover, hypnotherapy, shamanic energy healing, emotional intelligence coaching, and life coaching, which she channels to create powerful breakthroughs for her clients.