I Wish You Knew

Written by: Adam Lane Smith & Sarah Dawn Moore
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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!
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  • Fixing The Avoidant Man Part 1

    Fixing The Avoidant Man Part 1
    Nov 22 2024
    🎙️ 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 guilt and inability to feel proud of his accomplishments, a common struggle among avoidant high-achievers. This episode isn’t just a coaching session; it’s a powerful look at the sacrifices high-achieving avoidants make and an invitation for anyone seeking genuine connection to step out of avoidance and into a more fulfilling way of life. ✨ Key Highlights You Can’t Miss ✨: 👉 Why high-achieving avoidants feel trapped in their own success, and the silent guilt they carry. 👉 How Andrey’s relentless drive as a CEO is impacting his relationships, and why he can’t stop. 👉 The real cost of avoidant attachment: How trying to “protect” loved ones can lead to losing them or scaring them. 👉 How dissociating to stay strong can backfire, leading to burnout, detachment, and early death. 👉 The unexpected impact of emotional vulnerability and secure attachment in business, and why it matters in the workplace. Get ready for raw truths and powerful insights on how avoidant attachment can shape, and sometimes sabotage, the lives of high achievers. 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode where The Attachment Specialist Helps Avoidant Man Face Trust Issues LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPgVg08E-E A special thanks to our sponsor Rugged Legacy Grooming Supply. Look, Feel, and Be your best with personal hair, beard, and grooming products recommended by top relationship and style specialists. And, unlike other brands, Rugged Legacy designs its products with all-natural oils and scents, made right here in the USA. Use code: IWYK20 for a 20% Exclusive I Wish You Knew Discount https://ruggedlegacygrooming.com/ Want to become one of the 2% of content creators who make over a million dollars a year? Veritas Creative Academy offers exclusive access to resources from industry experts. Master the latest trends, learn proven strategies that work, finally hit the 7-figure mark, and become internationally recognized and celebrated: https://veritascreative.media/creator-academy/ Need more help with your attachment? Work with Adam: www.adamlanesmith.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Follow the “I Wish You Knew” Podcast: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://iwishyouknew.show/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiwishyouknewpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iwishyouknewshow Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/iwishyouknewpod Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/iwishyouknewpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ncc0MBgm04xTIQ5ByiCGI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-wish-you-knew/id1713427809 -------------------------------------------------- Follow Adam Lane Smith: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://adamlanesmith.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ Twitter /X: https://x.com/AdamLaneSmith Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro -------------------------------------------------- Follow Andrey Korikov: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://veritascreative.media/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreykorikov/ Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascreative.media/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreykorikov Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/andreykorikov?lang=en The next episode drops Thursday :) See you there.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Inside the Minds of CEOs Who See Emotions as Threats

    Inside the Minds of CEOs Who See Emotions as Threats
    Nov 15 2024
    🎙️ 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 managing people, tackling burnout, and making the tough calls that drive results. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or just curious about the psychology of leadership, get ready for one of the most refreshingly honest conversations on leadership out there. ✨ Key Highlights You Can’t Miss ✨: 👉 Why some CEOs believe showing feelings is a liability and how this mindset impacts workplace culture. 👉 Brian Goldstein’s ruthless approach to leadership, and his perspective on why empathy has its limits. 👉 Why top executives believe turning off emotions is crucial, even at the expense of personal relationships. 👉 Why CEOs need emotional resilience to build lasting, productive relationships. 👉 Why attachment struggles lead many leaders to a lonely path, driving them away from loved ones and close connections. 👉 How understanding attachment styles can reshape a leader’s approach to business and life. Get ready for a revealing look at the emotional sacrifices behind high achievement, as successful CEOs open up about the real price of leadership. 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled ‘Greg Witz on the Real Reason Leaders Struggle with Team Dynamics’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=55rzJ_qU2uw A special thanks to our sponsor Rugged Legacy Grooming Supply. Look, Feel, and Be your best with personal hair, beard, and grooming products recommended by top relationship and style specialists. And, unlike other brands, Rugged Legacy designs its products with all-natural oils and scents, made right here in the USA. Use code: IWYK20 for a 20% Exclusive I Wish You Knew Discount https://ruggedlegacygrooming.com/ Want to become one of the 2% of content creators who make over a million dollars a year? Veritas Creative Academy offers exclusive access to resources from industry experts. Master the latest trends, learn proven strategies that work, finally hit the 7-figure mark, and become internationally recognized and celebrated: https://veritascreative.media/creator-academy/ Need more help with your attachment? Work with Adam: www.adamlanesmith.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the Brian Goldstein: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://www.briangoldphd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianGoldPhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphd/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briangoldphd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-goldstein-753a2b309/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RDzXKDZBrfvbB9jMnX7SH Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-hurts-show/id1653918528 -------------------------------------------------- Follow the “I Wish You Knew” Podcast: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://iwishyouknew.show/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiwishyouknewpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iwishyouknewshow Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/iwishyouknewpod Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/iwishyouknewpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ncc0MBgm04xTIQ5ByiCGI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-wish-you-knew/id1713427809 -------------------------------------------------- Follow Adam Lane Smith: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://adamlanesmith.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ Twitter /X: https://x.com/AdamLaneSmith Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro -------------------------------------------------- Follow Andrey Korikov: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://veritascreative.media/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreykorikov/ Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veritascreative.media/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreykorikov Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/andreykorikov?lang=en The next episode drops Thursday :) See you there.
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • What Happens When an Avoidant Man Falls in Love

    What Happens When an Avoidant Man Falls in Love
    Nov 8 2024
    🎙️ 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 a terrifying and rewarding journey. This isn’t just another talk about attachment—it’s an honest look at how fear, trust, and co-regulation play into love and relationships. ✨ Moments You Can’t Miss ✨: 👉 Why opening up feels like losing control for avoidant men. 👉 The moment an avoidant man realizes he might actually want a committed relationship. 👉 Why avoidants test their partners, and how it sabotages true connection. 👉 How co-regulation with a supportive partner can help an avoidant man let down his guard. 👉 What it takes for an avoidant man to finally feel safe, secure, and supported. 👉 Why avoidants keep relationships at arm’s length, and what finally made Kimmi reconsider. 👉 The unexpected relief (and fear) that comes with trusting someone fully. Tune in to gain insights into the internal experiences of avoidant men and learn actionable steps to cultivate deeper emotional intimacy. 🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our previous episode where Adam helps Kimmi face his trust issues in a LIVE coaching session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfPgVg08E-E&ab_channel=IWishYouKnewPodcast A special thanks to our sponsor Rugged Legacy Grooming Supply. Look, Feel, and Be your best with personal hair, beard, and grooming products recommended by top relationship and style specialists. And, unlike other brands, Rugged Legacy designs its products with all-natural oils and scents, made right here in the USA. Use code: IWYK20 for a 20% Exclusive I Wish You Knew Discount https://ruggedlegacygrooming.com/ Want to become one of the 2% of content creators who make over a million dollars a year? Veritas Creative Academy offers exclusive access to resources from industry experts. Master the latest trends, learn proven strategies that work, finally hit the 7-figure mark, and become internationally recognized and celebrated: https://veritascreative.media/creator-academy/ Need more help with your attachment? Work with Adam: www.adamlanesmith.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Follow the “I Wish You Knew” Podcast: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://iwishyouknew.show/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theiwishyouknewpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iwishyouknewshow Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/iwishyouknewpod Twitter /X: https://twitter.com/iwishyouknewpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Ncc0MBgm04xTIQ5ByiCGI Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-wish-you-knew/id1713427809 -------------------------------------------------- Follow Adam Lane Smith: -------------------------------------------------- Website: https://adamlanesmith.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ Twitter /X: https://x.com/AdamLaneSmith Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@attachmentbro -------------------------------------------------- The next episode drops Thursday :) See you there.
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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