In this episode, Evan Marc Katz joins Adam Lane Smith for a fiery and thought-provoking debate on one of the most challenging questions in relationships: Can we truly change our partner—or is it all about accepting them as they are? From practical dating strategies to deeper emotional dynamics, this conversation dives into the complexities of modern love and long-term compatibility. ✨ Key Topics Covered: 👉 Can good relationships be effortless—or do they always require "hard work"? 👉 Why trying...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 75
Brandon Doerkse opens up about how he nearly lost his marriage due to emotional numbness, distraction, and addiction. For years, he struggled with avoidance, failing to recognize how his actions were eroding the trust and intimacy in his relationship. It wasn’t until he hit rock bottom that he realized the painful truth—his marriage was falling apart, and he was the one responsible. Topics Covered: 👉 The impact of emotional disconnection in marriage 👉 How avoidance and addiction sabotage relat...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, Adam Lane Smith, the Attachment Specialist, navigates the challenges of a toxic marriage. Through raw and honest conversations, Adam uncovers the root causes of their struggles and offers practical guidance to rebuild trust, communication, and emotional connection. Whether you’re facing similar issues or just want to strengthen your relationship, this episode is packed with insights and advice that can make a real difference. Topics Covered: 👉 The impact of unresolved trauma on...
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, Adam Lane Smith and Shallon Lester expose the hidden red flags of avoidant attachment and why trusting words alone can lead to heartbreak. They break down the toxic dating patterns that leave women feeling unworthy, discuss why men rarely change without consequences, and share practical strategies to build secure, lasting relationships. Topics Covered: 👉 Why many women settle in relationships out of fear of abandonment 👉 The rise of emotionally unavailable men and the impact o...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, we dive into the growing divide between men and women in modern society. Our guest, HTH, joins the conversation to explore the cultural and psychological shifts affecting relationships, attachment dynamics, and societal structures. Topics Covered: 👉 The messaging that paints men as villains and its long-term impact 👉 Why men are walking away from relationships and societal expectations 👉 The rise of cultural and gender conflicts across the world 👉 How attachment styles influ...
Mar 13, 2025•2 hr 45 min•Ep. 71
Alyssa shares how growing up in an environment that discouraged emotional expression led to survival-mode thinking. She describes the intense stress it placed on her nervous system and the difficulty of accessing emotional regulation. ✨ Main Topics Covered ✨ 👉 The long-term effects of survivalist attachment and avoidant behaviors 👉 The struggle of balancing masculine and feminine energy in childhood and adulthood 👉 The role of meditation as both a coping mechanism and a trap for avoidant indi...
Mar 07, 2025•54 min•Ep. 70
Many women find themselves in relationships that look perfect on paper but leave them feeling unfulfilled. In this episode, dating expert Julia Mazur shares her personal journey of settling in relationships and how she finally broke free. She discusses societal expectations, personal struggles, and the key mindset shifts needed to prioritize yourself in love and life. ✨ Main Topics Covered ✨ 👉 The dating challenges many women face and why they often settle. 👉 The influence of cultural and fami...
Mar 01, 2025•50 min•Ep. 69
🎙️ Welcome to this eye-opening episode of "I Wish You Knew" with hosts Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. Emily Humpert opens up about her struggles with relationships, attachment challenges, and emotional intimacy. Adam Lane Smith helps her uncover the roots of her avoidance and how it impacts her connections with others. Topics Covered: 👉 Struggles with relationships and repeated failures 👉 Avoidant attachment and em...
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 68
🎙️ Welcome to this eye-opening episode of "I Wish You Knew" with hosts Adam Lane Smith, The Attachment Specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. In this episode, Aurora Culp opens up about her experiences with relationships, attachment styles, and why she tends to be drawn to avoidant men. Through personal stories and deep reflections, she explores the patterns that have shaped her love life and what she’s doing to break free from unhealthy cycles. ✨ Main Top...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 67
🎙️ This week’s episode features Stephanie Quayle who lost her fiancé in a tragic plane crash. She was consumed by grief—until she uncovered a shocking truth that turned her world upside down. What followed was a painful battle with betrayal, self-destruction, and the struggle to rebuild her sense of self. ✨ In this episode: 👉 The devastating loss that changed everything 👉 Discovering painful truths after her fiancé’s death 👉 How grief led to self-destruction and emotional rehab 👉 Overcoming...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 66
This week’s episode features Jessica Preston who dives into the complexities of avoidant attachment in women, exploring personal experiences, emotional patterns, and the impact of past relationships. 🎙️ Welcome to this eye-opening episode of "I Wish You Knew" with hosts Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. The discussion highlights the struggles of avoidant individuals in forming deep connections, the role of masculine and...
Jan 31, 2025•2 hr 35 min•Ep. 65
🎙️In this powerful episode of I Wish You Knew Podcast, Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, sits down with Axel and Chelby, a couple who faced the emotional turmoil of a breakup, only to come back together stronger than ever. With the help of the attachment specialist they explore the hidden dynamics of breakups, how attachment issues played a role in their separation, and how they navigated living together after calling it quits. This episode uncovers the importance of space, communicat...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 64
🎙️ Welcome to this eye-opening episode of "I Wish You Knew" with hosts Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. This week’s eye-opening episode features Danielle Silverstein who dives deep with the hosts into the real challenges of marriage—beyond the perfect Instagram photos and couple goals. From hidden struggles to painful secrets, we’re revealing what actually happens behind closed doors in relationships. Danielle, Adam, a...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 63
🎙️ Welcome to this transformative episode of "I Wish You Knew" featuring Adam Lane Smith, attachment specialist, as he LIVE coaches a married couple on the path to a blissful marriage. Join us as we watch a married couple navigate their relationship struggles with Adam's coaching—an intimate, raw look at attachment styles, communication breakdowns, and how to heal emotional wounds that have festered for years. In this episode, Adam helps a couple tackle their core issues—his avoidant behavior a...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 62
🎙️ In this insightful episode, Jamie, a men’s dating coach who specializes in helping men build authentic connections and attract emotionally secure women, joins Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and cofounder of Veritas Creative Media, to break down the hidden dynamics of modern dating and why so many men are struggling to find lasting relationships. Jamie shares her expertise on what healthy women truly want, why most men fail in dating, and actionable strate...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 61
🎙️ In this powerful episode, addiction recovery coach Sathiya Sam, an addiction recovery coach who guides men to overcome addictive behaviors by connecting with their faith, healing childhood trauma, building authentic identity, and mastering emotional regulation, joins Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and cofounder of Veritas Creative Media, to uncover the hidden emotional roots of addiction and its profound impact on our lives. Addiction isn't just about sub...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 60
🎙️ Welcome to this eye-opening episode of "I Wish You Knew" with Adam Lane Smith, attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. This week, we’re joined by Larry Hagner, founder of "The Dad Edge," for a powerful conversation about the realities of fatherhood in the digital age, the dangers your children face online, and the truth about modern fatherhood that most men are missing. Larry, Adam, and Andrey discuss why being a dad is more than just providin...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 59
🎙️ In this eye-opening episode of I Wish You Knew, Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Claire Denault, a 2nd-generation homeschool mom, dive into the controversial topic of public schooling vs. homeschooling. From the emotional toll of standardized education to the psychological impact of traditional schooling, Claire and Adam reveal why homeschooling might just be the solution to a broken system. They discuss the trauma children face from being forced into one-size-fits-all educati...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 58
🎙️ In this raw and honest episode, Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, co-founder of Veritas Creative Media, team up with renowned radically honest psychotherapist Whitney Goodman to explore the complex world of dysfunctional families. They delve deep into the heart of toxic positivity, generational trauma, and the impact of permissive and authoritarian parenting styles. Whitney shares her unique perspective on how these dynamics can shape our relationships, careers,...
Dec 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 57
🎙️ In this emotionally charged episode of "I Wish You Knew," Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, a high-achieving CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media, dive deeper into the journey of overcoming avoidant attachment and breaking free from past traumas. Andrey opens up like never before, reflecting on the ghosts of his past, the challenges of building trust, and the small but significant steps he's taking to reclaim connection and intimacy in his relationships....
Nov 29, 2024•2 hr 43 min•Ep. 56
🎙️ In this revealing episode of "I Wish You Knew," Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, a high-achieving CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media, dive deep into the hidden struggles of avoidant attachment, guilt, and self-worth among high performers. Adam guides Andrey through the deep, uncomfortable realities of living with avoidant attachment as a leader and the hidden emotional costs that come with high achievement. Andrey bravely opens up about the relentless...
Nov 22, 2024•2 hr 39 min•Ep. 55
🎙️ Are emotions a liability for leaders? In this eye-opening episode, Brian Goldstein, Andrey Korikov, and Adam Lane Smith unpack the surprising truth about why avoidant attachment styles just might be a leader’s secret weapon. If you've ever wondered how top CEOs manage to stay cool under pressure, build high-performing teams, and still get results, this conversation is for you. Brian, Adam, and Andrey keep it real with stories from the field, so you’ll walk away with fresh insights on managin...
Nov 15, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Ep. 54
🎙️ In this revealing episode of "I Wish You Knew," Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, reconnects with a returning guest with an avoidant attachment style. This time, he opens up about his relationship. Adam and his client dive deep into the intense struggles avoidant men face when it comes to trust, vulnerability, and building genuine connections. Kimmi shares the breakthrough moments that led him to realize he isn’t a “bad person” for being guarded, and how opening up has become both ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 53
In this heartfelt and insightful interview, Kenzie Carter shares her journey from dating to engagement, revealing the secrets to building a deep, fulfilling relationship that stands the test of time. From early conversations about values to navigating conflicts with love and respect, Kenzie discusses what truly matters in a partnership. She offers her perspective on why so many relationships struggle, the importance of open communication, and how she and her fiancé foster mutual trust, respect, ...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 52
🎙️ In this bold episode of "I Wish You Knew," Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media, tackle the broken therapy system and why Adam walked away from it. Adam and Andrey explore the uncomfortable truths about traditional therapy practices, how they often leave people stuck without real solutions, and the importance of having a purpose in relationships and life. They discuss why Adam felt compelled to shift away from a system t...
Oct 25, 2024•2 hr 40 min•Ep. 51
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Oct 18, 2024•2 hr 31 min•Ep. 50
🎙️ In this episode of "I Wish You Knew," Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, sits down with Teal Swan, a renowned spiritual teacher and trauma expert, to brutally dissect the flaws of modern therapy and its impact on relationships. The conversation dives deep into why the current therapy system keeps people stuck in emotional cycles, how unresolved trauma is sabotaging your relationships, and the hidden reasons therapy often fails to bring true healing. Together, they explore the harsh ...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 49
🎙️ Welcome to this episode of "I Wish You Knew" where Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist works with an avoidant man in a powerful LIVE coaching session. Adam coaches him through his struggles with trust issues, emotional openness, and relationship patterns that sabotage love. This week, Adam helps his client unpack deep-rooted fears, guiding him to understand how avoidant attachment impacts his ability to build lasting relationships. It’s a raw and transformative conversation you won’t ...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 48
🎙️ In this episode of "I Wish You Knew," Dr. Amanda Hanson, a leading clinical psychologist, joins Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media, to confront the hidden dangers shaping modern relationships. Dr. Amanda Hanson exposes the toxic influences of femininity, self-sacrifice, and the patriarchy, unmasking how these forces impact every woman’s life and relationships. Together, they dive deep into the roots of these issues, ex...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 47
🎙️ Welcome to this powerful and thought-provoking episode of "I Wish You Knew" with Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. This week, we're diving deep into the complexities of modern masculinity, the importance of authenticity, and the consequences of rejecting our roots. Joined by special guest Naftali Moses, this conversation explores why some men struggle to connect with the women they love, the dangers of straying from ...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 46
