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I Wish You Knew

I Wish You Knew

By: Adam Lane Smith & Andrey Korikov
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Join the duo, Andrey Korikov, and Adam Lane Smith The Attachment Specialist, as they cut through the noise with bold, unfiltered discussions on love, connection, and relationships. From questions about love, psychology, and relationships to discussing the latest shifts in the culture and media, they’ll cover it all. If you’re ready for a podcast that’s as insightful and real as it gets—buckle up and get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about relationships!Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Relationships Social Sciences
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  • What Disorganized Attachment Really Feels Like
    Aug 21 2025

    What does it really feel like to live with disorganized attachment? In this episode, Adam welcomes Amy Moore, who shares her story of navigating survival mode, struggling with both avoidance and anxiety, and learning how to begin her healing journey.

    Topics Covered: 👉 Amy’s experience with disorganized attachment and “survival mode” 👉 How attachment styles shift between avoidance (single) and anxiety (in relationships) 👉 The role of parenting and how her daughter perceives her healing journey 👉 Why emotional safety and oxytocin bonding are critical in relationships 👉 How trauma from infancy and childhood affects adult attachment patterns 👉 The freeze response and how it’s often misinterpreted as indifference 👉 Practical steps for repair: asking questions, sharing context, and creating safe communication 👉 The importance of forgiveness, self-awareness, and building trust with 2–3 close connections

    If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love 'Dr. Orion Taraban: Why Modern Men Are Failing at Intimacy'. Watch here: https://youtu.be/rYdzdGReDqg

    Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam

    Work with Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist:

    1- https://adamlanesmith.com/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 2- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-love-an-avoidant-man/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 3- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/the-attachment-bootcamp/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 4- https://adamlanesmith.com/work-with-me/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 5- https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-repair/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    Want to learn your attachment style, and sign up for Adam's weekly newsletter? Click the link below to receive your copy and sign up now. https://adamlanesmith.com/newsletter-signup/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    If you want to know your attachment style , take our free attachment quiz: https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-assessment/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    Connect with Adam on your second preferred platform:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro X: https://twitter.com/adamlanesmith Threads: https://www.threads.com/@attachmentadam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamLaneSmith/ I Wish You Knew Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_uRUnpQwNZb_WG76TxTTw?sub_confirmation=1

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Can MEN Really Find FREEDOM from Emotional Numbness and Disconnection
    Aug 15 2025

    Can men really find freedom from emotional numbness and disconnection? This episode takes a deep look at the roots of emotional intimacy struggles and the path toward genuine healing and connection.

    Topics Covered: 👉 The hidden pain men carry across generations 👉 Why men need purpose to step up and grow 👉 Emotional intimacy gaps in relationships 👉 Emotions as a language: mirroring, validation, empathy 👉 The CEO & COO model for leading family life 👉 How resentment and contempt destroy connection 👉 The role of women in sparking masculine growth 👉 Feminine energy as healing and grounding 👉 The hero’s journey and proving manhood 👉 Building vision, culture, and leadership at home

    By facing emotional numbness head-on, men can build stronger connections and live more fulfilling lives. This episode offers tools and insight for anyone ready to take the first step toward emotional freedom.

    If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love '5 Harsh Truths About Marriage I Would Tell My Daughter. Watch here: https://youtu.be/lnZweecoi6k

    Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam

    Work with Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist:

    1- https://adamlanesmith.com/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 2- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-love-an-avoidant-man/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 3- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/the-attachment-bootcamp/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 4- https://adamlanesmith.com/work-with-me/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 5- https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-repair/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    Want to learn your attachment style, and sign up for Adam's weekly newsletter? Click the link below to receive your copy and sign up now. https://adamlanesmith.com/newsletter-signup/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    If you want to know your attachment style , take our free attachment quiz: https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-assessment/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    Connect with Adam on your second preferred platform:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro X: https://twitter.com/adamlanesmith Threads: https://www.threads.com/@attachmentadam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamLaneSmith/ I Wish You Knew Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_uRUnpQwNZb_WG76TxTTw?sub_confirmation=1

    Max Trombly: IG: https://www.instagram.com/maxtrombly/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maxtrombly Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@maxtrombly/featured

    #emotionalintimacy #mensgrowth #relationshipgrowth

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Dr. Orion Taraban: Why Modern Men Are Failing at Intimacy
    Aug 8 2025

    Not everyone, especially modern men, should be in a relationship and Dr. Orion Taraban returns to explore exactly why.

    In this video, Dr. Orion Taraban and Adam dive deep into the emotional wounds, subconscious needs, and hidden motivations that shape modern relationships.

    Topics Covered 👉 Why healing must come before entering a relationship 👉 The evolving nature of needs and desires in long-term relationships 👉 How relationships mirror addiction and recovery cycles 👉 The psychology behind trauma bonding and emotional dependency 👉 Why many people stay in bad relationships out of fear or familiarity 👉 Transactional intimacy and the negotiation of emotional needs 👉 The "crisis of disillusionment" after initial attraction fades 👉 Relationship value and the sexual marketplace 👉 Why people struggle to assess their own worth in relationships

    If you enjoyed watching this episode, you might love '5 Harsh Truths About Marriage I Would Tell My Daughter. Watch here: https://youtu.be/lnZweecoi6k

    Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam

    Work with Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist:

    1- https://adamlanesmith.com/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 2- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/how-to-love-an-avoidant-man/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 3- https://adamlanesmith.com/product/the-attachment-bootcamp/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 4- https://adamlanesmith.com/work-with-me/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social 5- https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-repair/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    Want to learn your attachment style, and sign up for Adam's weekly newsletter? Click the link below to receive your copy and sign up now. https://adamlanesmith.com/newsletter-signup/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    If you want to know your attachment style , take our free attachment quiz: https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-assessment/?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=social

    Connect with Adam on your second preferred platform:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro X: https://twitter.com/adamlanesmith Threads: https://www.threads.com/@attachmentadam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdamLaneSmith/ I Wish You Knew Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_uRUnpQwNZb_WG76TxTTw?sub_confirmation=1

    Follow Dr. Orion Taraban: Youtube: @psychacks Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psyc.hacks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/PsycHacks/100090053889622/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oriontaraban Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/oriontaraban LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/

    #modernmen #relationships #selfawareness

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    1 hr and 24 mins
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