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 feminine dynamics, and the journey toward self-awareness and healing.

✨ Key Moments ✨

👉 Personal realization of avoidant attachment after multiple divorce

👉 Audience reflections on avoidance and self-acceptance

👉 The preference for being labeled an "island" over "avoidant"

👉 Introduction to the Attachment Repair Program for healing

👉 How avoidance develops as a self-protection mechanism

👉 The impact of avoidant attachment on past relationships

👉 Exploring masculine and feminine dynamics in attachment styles

👉 Evolutionary perspective on avoidant attachment and survival instincts

👉 How early life experiences shape long-term attachment patterns

👉 Navigating relationships with newfound awareness of avoidance

This conversation emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, personal growth, and addressing deep-seated attachment issues. Whether you're struggling with avoidance yourself or seeking to understand someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical steps toward healing. 🎧 

If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled ‘The #1 Reason Most Relationships Fail (And How to Avoid It)’ 

https://youtu.be/o5cxBp1oBGk 

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