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I Wish You Knew

Adam Lane Smith & Andrey Korikov

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!

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All Episodes

73:12

Why Avoidant Men Struggle to Love (and How to Fix It)

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2025/09/30

Why does avoidant attachment make it so hard to feel close, even in loving relationships? For many men, emotional distance isn’t a lack of love—it’s a stress-driven response that blocks connection. This video unpacks the psychology and biology behind avoidant patterns and offers tools to create healthier intimacy.Topics Covered 👉 Emotional shutdown and chronic unavailability in avoidant men 👉 The “cone of death” metaphor for limited tolerance of closeness under stress 👉 How stress blocks

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75:53

Why Avoidant Men Struggle to Love (and How to Fix It)

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2025/09/26

Why does avoidant attachment make it so hard to feel close, even in loving relationships? For many men, emotional distance isn’t a lack of love—it’s a stress-driven response that blocks connection. This video unpacks the psychology and biology behind avoidant patterns and offers tools to create healthier intimacy.Topics Covered 👉 Emotional shutdown and chronic unavailability in avoidant men 👉 The “cone of death” metaphor for limited tolerance of closeness under stress 👉 How stress blocks

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90:36

From Avoidant To Engaged — Her 8-Week Shift | Adam...

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2025/09/19

What does it take to shift from avoidant attachment to secure, engaged connection in just eight weeks?In this episode, Adam talks with a client who shares her powerful story of breaking free from lifelong avoidance and building safety in love. Topics Covered: 👉 How early childhood trauma and lack of safety shaped avoidant attachment 👉 The role of unhealthy relationships in reinforcing avoidance patterns 👉 The process of building safety through healthy masculine presence 👉 Practical tools for

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98:06

She Felt Invisible for 23 Years — This Is What He...

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2025/09/05

What happens when a wife feels invisible for 23 years? In this episode, Adam uncovers the truth behind their broken marriage. From gambling addiction and emotional neglect to the deep longing for intimacy and trust, this raw coaching session reveals what it really takes to heal wounds that have been buried for decades. Topics Covered: 👉 How gambling addiction led to separation and divorce 👉 Emotional neglect and the feeling of being “not enough” 👉 Why emotional intimacy is essential—especially

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52:09

63 Days to Rewire Your Brain & Relationships (Dr....

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2025/08/29

In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf joins to discuss how the mind, not the brain, holds the power to reshape thoughts, relationships, and mental health. She shares groundbreaking insights on neuroplasticity, attachment styles, and her proven 63-day cycle for rewiring toxic patterns into healthier ones.✨ Topics Covered ✨ 👉 Why the brain doesn’t think and how the mind drives change 👉 The truth about neuroplasticity and breaking free from outdated mental health myths 👉 How trauma and attachment

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01:05:41

What Disorganized Attachment Really Feels Like

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2025/08/21

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 👉

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01:13:46

Can MEN Really Find FREEDOM from Emotional Numbness...

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2025/08/15

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

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01:24:22

Dr. Orion Taraban: Why Modern Men Are Failing at...

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2025/08/08

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

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01:11:22

Why He Can’t Say “I Love You” (Even If He Feels It)

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2025/08/01

This episode explores why some men struggle to say “I love you” even when they truly feel it. It is not always about a lack of love. It is often about emotional wiring, past experiences, and how they process vulnerability. By understanding these deeper reasons, you can navigate the silence with more clarity and compassion. Topics Covered: 👉 Emotional barriers that block verbal expressions of love 👉 How upbringing and past relationships shape communication patterns 👉 The role of attachment

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01:30:10

Modern Dating Is Exhausting For Women - Learn How To...

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2025/07/29

Quiet disorganized attachment can make modern women feel invisible—shutting down out of fear of being “too much,” even when all they want is to be seen and loved. In this episode, Dawn Dubelbeis opens up about the impact of childhood trauma and how her attachment style shaped her adult relationships. Alongside Adam, they unpack the path of how to build connection from a place of safety, not survival. Topics Covered 👉 How quiet disorganized attachment shows up in adult relationships 👉 Why women

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01:15:07

The Attachment Style That’s Been Ignored for 80 Years

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2025/07/18

Attachment style plays a bigger role in your relationships than you think, especially when it’s the one no one talks about.In this episode, Adam explore the long-ignored freeze attachment style, rooted in fearful-avoidant patterns. After surviving childhood trauma, narcissistic abuse, and three failed marriages, Corina shares how this attachment style shaped her life and how she’s learning to heal. Topics Covered: 👉 What the freeze attachment style looks like in real life 👉 How fearful-avoidant

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01:06:39

What Makes an Avoidant Man Feel Safe Enough to Stay

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2025/07/11

What does it take for an Avoidant Man to finally feel safe enough to stay in love? In this episode, Kimmi returns to share his journey from emotional shutdown to engagement. Once known as “Kimmi the Avoidant,” he opens up about what helped him finally connect, feel secure, and build lasting love. Topics Covered: 👉 How avoidant attachment distorts emotional connection 👉 Why emotional safety—not pressure—creates commitment 👉 The surprising impact of oxytocin, magnesium, and sleep 👉 How routines

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01:15:53

Why Avoidant Men Can’t Love You (Until This Happens)

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2025/07/04

Avoidant men aren’t emotionally distant by choice. Their detachment is often a survival response wired deep into the brain.In this episode, Adam breaks down how avoidant men develop this style of relating, why avoidant men often carry it into adulthood, and most importantly how to help avoidant men heal for good. Topics covered: 👉 The brain science behind avoidant men and emotional shutdown 👉 Why avoidant men experience burnout, disconnection, and chronic stress 👉 The role of vasopressin bonding

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48:05

Her Unbelievable Plan to Make an Avoidant Man Say ‘I...

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2025/06/27

In this episode, Andrey shares how he went from emotionally avoidant to fully committed in marriage. He breaks down the exact values, mindset shifts, and moments that made him stay. Adam and Andrey explore how real love forms not through perfection, but through shared vision and integrity. This is a blueprint for building lasting connection with an avoidant man. Topics Covered: 👉 What makes an avoidant man choose commitment 👉 How to build lasting love with an avoidant man 👉 The values that made

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01:11:44

Why Do I Feel Unlovable No Matter How Hard I Try?

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2025/06/20

In this episode, guest Emily Humpert returns to explore what it means to build emotional intimacy while carrying avoidant or disorganized attachment wounds. Alongside host Adam Lane Smith, they unpack how emotional intimacy, vulnerability, and acceptance are the keys to real connection. If you've ever struggled to believe in love or feared that being truly seen would lead to rejection, this conversation offers insight, hope, and a practical path toward healing. Topics Covered: 👉 The emotional cost

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01:00:57

Why She Doesn’t Want You (Even If She Loves You) | ...

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2025/06/14

In this episode of I Wish You Knew, Adam Lane Smith sits down with Chad and Brittany to explore why love alone isn’t enough to sustain a relationship.Whether you’re in a struggling relationship or trying to understand your partner better, this conversation will challenge the way you see emotional safety, communication, and connection. Topics Covered: 👉 What led to the breakup: stress, avoidance, and nervous system overload 👉 How attachment theory began to shift their mindset 👉 Adam’s weekly

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55:50

STOP Doing These 3 Things If You Want Him to Commit |...

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2025/06/06

In this conversation, Adam welcomes Margarita Nazarenko, a viral voice of tough love on relationships, for a deep, honest dialogue about anxious attachment, emotional patterns, and why so many women end up chasing emotionally unavailable men. Margarita offers clarity, accountability, and practical wisdom to break the cycle of toxic relationships and build something truly healthy.Topics Covered: 👉 Why women with anxious attachment chase emotionally unavailable men 👉 The damage of mothering men and

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01:19:35

Jessica Baum & Adam Lane Smith: Why Emotional Safety...

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2025/05/29

In this powerful episode, attachment expert Jessica Baum joins Adam Lane Smith to unpack one of the most essential yet misunderstood pillars of a healthy relationship: emotional safety. Together, they explore why safety isn’t just a “nice to have” in love, but a biological and psychological necessity that shapes the way we connect, heal, and grow. Whether you’ve struggled with abandonment wounds, anxious or avoidant patterns, or felt unseen in your relationships, this conversation offers deep

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01:27:57

Negotiation is The Secret To Healthy Relationships |...

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2025/05/23

In this episode, Andrey and Adam dive deep into the foundations of trust-based communication in both professional and personal relationships.They unpack the dangers of transactional thinking, explore how poor communication sabotages connection, and offer practical insight into building relationships rooted in mutual respect rather than leverage. Topics Covered: 👉 The danger of giving power based solely on talent 👉 Why standardization and Six Sigma don't inspire Gen Z workers 👉 The shift from

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01:23:35

Kelly Chase & Adam Lane Smith: Why I Said No at the...

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2025/05/16

In this episode, Kelly Chase from Love Is Blind (Season 1) opens up about her journey from heartbreak and self-abandonment to healing, boundaries, and self-love. She shares what led her to go on the show, what she learned from the experience, and what she's looking for now in love, life, and relationships.✨ Topics Covered: 👉 Why Kelly went on Love Is Blind and what she hoped to find 👉 The hidden reasons people stay in unhealthy relationships 👉 Her “aha” moment after the show ended 👉 What

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