Fixing The Avoidant Man Part 2

2024-11-29

🎙️ 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. From confronting the pain of child...

From confronting the pain of childhood in post-Soviet Russia to navigating the complexities of trust with loved ones, this raw and unfiltered conversation is a powerful exploration of healing, growth, and the path to creating secure relationships. Adam offers insights, challenges Andrey's perspectives, and provides actionable steps for anyone struggling with attachment issues or relationship barriers.

✨ What You’ll Discover in This Episode ✨

👉 The internal battles faced by avoidant individuals, such as fear of intimacy, difficulty expressing emotions, and the pain of feeling misunderstood.

👉 Why childhood coping mechanisms can block healthy relationships today—and how to move past them.

👉 Practical steps to open up and see vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness.

👉 Why meaningful relationships are crucial for breaking avoidant patterns.

👉 Actionable advice and techniques for rewiring the brain to embrace emotional closeness and create a secure foundation for future relationships.

Whether you’re working through your own attachment challenges or seeking to better understand the dynamics of avoidant behavior, this episode is packed with relatable stories, transformative lessons, and a reminder that healing happens one conversation at a time. 🎧

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

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