Brandon Doerkse opens up about how he nearly lost his marriage due to emotional numbness, distraction, and addiction. For years, he struggled with avoidance, failing to recognize how his actions were eroding the trust and intimacy in his relationship. It wasn’t until he hit rock bottom that he realized the painful truth—his marriage was falling apart, and he ... Show More
Mar 18
The Science Behind Why Your Nervous System Is Destroying Your Kids (Without Knowing It)
Most parents aren't struggling because they don't care enough. They're struggling because they care too much and their nervous system is running on empty. In this episode, Adam sits down with Hunter Clark-Fields, mindful parenting expert and host of the Mindful Mama Podcast, to t ... Show More
1h 17m
Mar 6
The Forgotten Attachment Psychology of Biblical Marriage | Jonathan Pageau & Adam Lane Smith
Most people have been sold a version of marriage that's either a power grab or a slow sacrifice into nothing. This conversation dismantles both. Adam Lane Smith sits down with Jonathan Pageau, symbolic artist, Orthodox Christian thinker, and author, to go deep on what Biblical ma ... Show More
46m 52s
May 2025
Dating After Divorce, Addiction, and Choosing the Right Love w/ Laurie Woolever
<p>In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Matthew sits down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauriewoolever/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurie Woolever</a>—author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Care-Feeding-Memoir-Laurie-Woolever/dp/00633 ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2024
BreakUps, Heartache & No Contact With Dominic Lawrence
<p><a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMq48tiiZl8VjczwSF4Yp-Q"> @dominiclawrence </a> shares the rollercoaster journey of heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery. From navigating the confusion between anxiety and intuition to understanding the importance of self-love ve ... Show More
46m 36s
Aug 2025
How to Rebuild Intimacy and Heal Relationships After Betrayal, with Sam Tielemans
<p>In this episode of the Unhooked Podcast, I'm joined once again by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Sam Tielemans, who has dedicated over 15 years to helping men break free from porn addiction and rebuild emotional intimacy. We delve into practical strategies for cre ... Show More
52m 39s
Oct 2024
The Power of Speaking Out: FKA twigs on Healing and Accountability
TW: This episode discusses domestic violence. In this special episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, and model FKA twigs to explore her journey of healing, resilience, and reclaiming self-worth. In 2020, twigs courageously went public with allegations of do ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 2025
#285 Out of the Ashes: Courtney Peppernell’s Journey Through Heartbreak and Emotional Abuse
In today’s episode, I’m joined by internationally bestselling poet and author Courtney Peppernell to talk about her deeply personal new book, Out of the Ashes. Courtney opens up about her seven-year relationship that ended in emotional abuse and infidelity, and what it was like t ... Show More
48m 33s
Jan 2024
218: 3 Ways to Rebuild a Relationship and Stop Struggling
<p dir="ltr">If you've been struggling in your relationship for a while, you're probably exhausted. I remember how hopeless and scared I felt when we'd been struggling for years and nothing was working to make it better. Not marriage counseling, not books about relationships, not ... Show More
47m 1s
Feb 2025
397 - The Deep Rooted Marriage w/ Dr. Dan Allender
<p>In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Dan Allender, renowned author and counselor, to discuss the themes of his latest book: <i>The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and Delight</i>. Dan shares the inspiration behind writing it and offers powerful insights i ... Show More
52m 23s