Mark is a human connection specialist, speaker, writer, motivator, creator, connector, collaborator, and founder of Create The Love. In this powerful episode, Drew and Mark dive into the depths of love, relationships, and authentic human connection. They cover everything from working through your own story to uncover negative relational patterns, to how to open yourself up to love again after being deeply hurt. If you want to have better relationships, or simply learn how to experience authentic human connection, then you don’t want to miss this episode!   HIGHLIGHTS:   [05:20] Why you don’t always have to have a “rough” childhood to experience challenges or emotional trauma at a young age, and how to uncover the true story of your childhood to shed light on your present relational patterns.   [19:40] Dealing with heartbreak, how we often make unconscious narratives true that dictate our relationships, and the funny - but insightful - story of Mark’s one night stand experience.   [32:10] Dealing with a fear of attachment, and how to keep an open heart - even after being burned over and over in a relationship.   [39:40] Why people tend to self-abandon in relationships, how to recognize and avoid it, and how to compromise within relationships in order to maintain individuality and belonging simultaneously.   [55:10] What Mark would say to people who have been deeply hurt and are afraid to love again.   SPONSORS:   Nootopia — Nootopia produces the most powerful bespoke nootropics on the market today. They were formulated to help activate and maximize your brain-power so that you can focus longer and deeper, boost mood and drive, access limitless mental energy, and even reverse memory damage. Use the code “fit2fat2fit” to receive up to 50% off of your first order.   Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop Drew’s hand-formulated, high-quality, pre-workout greens, Keto Meal Replacement with grass-fed collagen, MCT Oil soft-gels, bone broth, and more! Use the code “podcast” to get 20% off of your order!   SHOW LINKS:   @createthelove createthelove.com Take the Fit2Fat2Fit Podcast Listener Survey Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook  @Fit2Fat2Fit on Instagram Fit2Fat2Fit Book  Keto School Program Complete Keto Book Email Drew: info@fit2fat2fit.com