The Mark Groves Podcast

#412: Navigating Avoidant Attachment: Intimacy, Dopamine, & Emotional Disconnect w/ Adam Lane Smith


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Explore how attachment theory shapes our relationships with Adam Lane Smith, a specialist in human connection. Adam breaks down the avoidant attachment style, shedding light on how it influences emotional distance in both romantic and interpersonal dynamics. This insightful conversation offers actionable tools for navigating attachment issues, fostering intimacy, and transforming how we approach love and partnership. From understanding the psychology behind avoidant tendencies to building trust and collaboration in relationships, Adam provides a clear path toward healing and deeper connection.
Adam Lane Smith believes in the transformative power of secure attachment to address many social challenges. With over 550,000 social media followers, he helps redefine human connection by teaching honesty, direct communication, boundaries, and trust-building techniques. Drawing from clinical experience and personal insight, Adam shares his unique perspective on attachment through his podcast, I Wish You Knew, as well as his livestreams and video presentations, inspiring individuals, couples, and families globally to repair relationships and foster secure, healthy connections.
—Adam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam 
—Adam’s Website: https://adamlanesmith.com/
—Adam’s Youtube:  www.youtube.com/@AttachmentAdam 
—Adam’s Twitter: twitter.com/adamlanesmith  
—Adam’s TikTok:   tiktok.com/@attachmentbro 
— Adam’s Course: How to Love An Avoidant Man Course: https://adamlanesmith.com/attachment-courses/how-to-love-an-avoidant-man/  (use code CREATETHELOVE for 50% off)
*NOTE: The Four Levels of Trust
Level 1: Consistent and Self-Policing With A Specific Code of Honor
Level 2: Long Term Life Goal
Level 3: Mutual Acceptance
Level 4: Mutual Fulfillment
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Themes: Avoidant Attachment, Attachment Styles, Relationship Advice, Avoidant Personality, Intimacy Issues, Emotional Distance, Adam Lane Smith, Understanding Avoidant Men, Overcoming Avoidant Attachment, Relationship Healing, Co-regulation in Relationships, Attachment Theory Explained, Building Emotional Trust, Avoidant Attachment Strategies, How to Love an Avoidant Man, Relational Growth, Emotional Connection, Healthy Relationships, Mark Groves Podcast, Personal Growth in Relationships
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