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Jul 2024
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Mark Groves on Why We Stay in Toxic Rela...

Adam Lane Smith & Sarah Dawn Moore
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🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of "I Wish You Knew" with Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. This week, we're joined by special guest Mark Groves to delve into the complexities of relationships, trust, and authenticity. 

 

In this episode, we explore why trust is essential in relationships, how empathy can transform even the most hardened individuals, and what really goes on in the mind of a criminal. We discuss the profound impact of understanding and caring about others' pain, and why these elements are crucial for personal and societal growth.

 

✨ Top Highlights ✨:

👉 The critical role of trust in building and maintaining healthy relationships.

👉 Why empathy is crucial for understanding others' pain and fostering deeper connections.

👉 Insights into the criminal mind and how their thought processes differ from the norm.

👉 How over-medication can numb powerful emotions and disconnect us from our true feelings.

👉 The impact of upbringing and cultural influences on our ability to apologize and communicate authentically.

👉 The paradox of love and hurt, and why we often fear the very thing we crave.

👉 Real-life experiences from Adam Lane Smith with death row inmates.



Join us for a raw and real conversation about love, pain, and the path to true happiness. Whether you're struggling with trust, navigating a tough relationship, or just curious about the human psyche, this episode is packed with insights that can change your life. 🎧



If you enjoyed this episode, you will probably love our episode titled ‘Alex Clark on The Surprising Truths About SSRIs, Equality & The War on Kids’

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The next episode drops Thursday :)

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