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February 20, 2025 • 91 mins

🎙️ 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 emotional barriers

👉 Fear of sacrifice in relationships

👉 The myth of a ‘perfect match’

👉 Recognizing personal needs in relationships

👉 Emotional intimacy challenges for high performers

👉 Family influence on attachment styles

👉 Oxytocin’s role in emotional bonding

👉 Steps toward secure attachment

 

The episode concludes with a reflection on attachment styles and how emotional avoidance may impact relationships. It emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and suggests working toward secure attachment for long-term relational success. If you’re struggling with attachment challenges, consider joining the Attachment Repair Program to build healthier, lasting relationships.

 

Stay tuned for more expert insights and relationship advice in future episodes!

If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled ‘Avoidant Husband & Anxious Wife Coached by Attachment Specialist’ https://youtu.be/QiPEH0o3EKA 

 

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