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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!
Why Avoidant Men Struggle to Love (and How to Fix It)
I Wish You Knew
1 hour 13 minutes
5 days ago
Why Avoidant Men Struggle to Love (and How to Fix It)
Why does avoidant attachment make it so hard to feel close, even in loving relationships? For many men, emotional distance isn’t a lack of love—it’s a stress-driven response that blocks connection. This video unpacks the psychology and biology behind avoidant patterns and offers tools to create healthier intimacy.
Topics Covered👉 Emotional shutdown and chronic unavailability in avoidant men👉 The “cone of death” metaphor for limited tolerance of closeness under stress👉 How stress blocks oxytocin receptors and hinders bonding👉 Practical tools like breathing and nervous system regulation👉 The difficulty avoidant men have with receiving praise or validation👉 The importance of intentional connection and balanced effort in relationships👉 Recognizing overservice and its role in creating emotional distance👉 Shifting from constant stress mode into rest and relaxation for better connection
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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!
