Sometimes the long way around is the way that gets you there. After a challenging detour with my original publisher, I found the right team at Manuscripts.com—and now The Healing Mindset is officially back on track for Summer 2026. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and how you can join the Book Launch Team helping bring this book into the world.

Inspired by a quote from Seth Godin, Mark reflects on how major personal healing began with a few simple practices. Drawing from his story of recovery after the loss of his business, Mark introduces the systems-thinking approach that underpins his upcoming book and new website. The message is simple but powerful: small changes, done consistently, can solve big problems.

Shadow work shines a light on our unconscious patterns, helping us grow through self-awareness and reflection. This week, explore your own shadow using a simple mindfulness practice to notice your habitual energies—Push, Pull, Stop, or Neutral. Learn how understanding your Shadow Self can lead to profound transformation.

This post explores emerging scientific evidence supporting the role of psychedelics in promoting health behavior change. Mark shares resources for those interested in transformative plant medicine journeys and invites readers to explore the connection between psychedelics, healing, and self-growth.

Last week, I guided five courageous participants through "Trauma School," the second retreat in the transformative year-long series, Change Your Story, Change Your Life. This retreat focused on resolving trauma in the present moment, a cornerstone of lasting emotional healing. Modeled after my PBS documentary, Is Your Story Making You Sick?, the series continues with "Our Shadow Selves" in November and concludes with "Our Many Perspectives" in March 2025. Applications for the 2025 series are now open—reach out to learn more about this life-changing journey!

Dive into Dr. Keith Witt's drama triangle and learn how understanding these dynamics can shed light on personality disorders, distinguishing between everyday neuroses and more severe, destructive behaviors.

Explore how bibliotherapy can enhance shadow work by providing deep insights into personal challenges and facilitating emotional healing through the power of reading.

Learn how Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy incorporates shadow work to promote inner harmony and holistic healing.

Experience the liberating effects of shadow work and personal growth through the use of psychedelic plant medicines.

Discover the transformative power of combining cognitive reappraisal and shadow work to enhance emotional self-regulation and foster genuine personal growth.

Explore how bibliotherapy, or therapeutic reading, can improve mental health, enhance self-awareness, and promote personal growth. Also, learn how to play the 'What's Next?' game for guided reading.

Discover how shadow work can help you overcome confirmation bias, open your mind to new perspectives, and catalyze your personal growth.

Explore the transformative impact of shadow work on your journey to becoming your own best friend. Learn how to embrace your true self with kindness and understanding.

Explore how shadow work and truth interact to deepen self-awareness and foster a more authentic understanding of ourselves, guiding personal and ethical development.

Discover how mindfulness and meditation can foster 'Skillful Awareness,' a deeper form of mindfulness that promotes significant personal change and growth.

Explore how neuroscience and shadow work interplay in setting realistic goals and recognizing small victories, crucial for enduring personal change.

Explore how to move beyond the temporary allure of quick fixes by integrating shadow work into your approach to life's challenges, fostering deeper self-awareness and lasting solutions.

Escape the downward spiral of habituation. Embrace a SkillfullyAware mindset. Cultivate healthier habits. Practice mindfulness and meditation. Break the cycle of quick fixes. Seek support and accountability. Choose genuine self-improvement. Overcome habituation for a resilient, fulfilled life.

Explore how shadow work can help us overcome dependency on quick fixes, enabling us to develop resilience and emotional intelligence for lasting personal growth.

Uncover the intricate differences between normal personality traits and personality disorders and explore how shadow work can offer profound insights into managing these complex conditions.