Masterclass On Attachment: How To Shift From Anxious and Avoidant Attachment To Secure Attachment In Dating With Adam Lane Smith

21st Apr, 2025

Erica Lippy

Life Hacks, Podcasts, Transformation

Consider this a masterclass on attachment theory and how by learning what my guest shares today, you will be able to enter into a relationship or dating with a new way of relating. Today’s conversation will help you understand the importance of attachment theory and how this influences the outcome in our relationships. Within this conversation you will learn what these attachment styles are and how each one uniquely influences how we react in a relationship. My guest provides practical advice for individuals looking to navigate the dating scene successfully, highlighting the need for self-awareness and clear intentions. Then how can we learn a new way of attaching and moving into secure attachment.

He is an author, speaker and media personality, Adam Lane Smith is a recognized global expert in Attachment Theory. Formerly a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Adam has left his practice to help the world learn the power of secure attachment.

 He is on a mission to turn 1 billion people’s attachment secure. To that end, Adam runs a digital coaching practice, leads a growing team of certified specialists, offers hundreds of hours of free online education. With a 99.8% success rate transforming thousands of relationships worldwide, Adam is proving that secure love isn’t about luck – it’s about understanding patterns most never see.

Now let’s talk about this subject:

“Masterclass On Attachment: How To Shift From Anxious and Avoidant Attachment To Secure Attachment In Dating”

In this episode of the Passion Love Pursuit podcast, Erica Lippy interviews Adam Lane Smith, an attachment specialist, to explore the intricacies of attachment theory and its profound impact on romantic relationships. They discuss the prevalence of attachment issues, the different attachment styles, and how these styles influence relationship dynamics. Adam emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the ability to change one’s attachment style, providing actionable steps for listeners to create healthier relationships. The conversation also delves into the common breakdowns in modern relationships, particularly the challenges faced by anxious and avoidant partners. In this conversation, Adam Lane Smith discusses the intricacies of dating and relationships, emphasizing the importance of understanding attachment styles, effective communication, and the role of dating apps. He provides practical advice for individuals looking to navigate the dating scene successfully, highlighting the need for self-awareness and clear intentions. The discussion also touches on common misconceptions in modern dating and the significance of building strong connections with friends and partners.

“You can change your attachment style.”

We Talk About:

  • Understanding attachment theory 
  • How do we know our attachment style
  • What are the attachment styles
  • Anxious attachment
  • Avoidant attachment
  • Disorganized style 
  • How to shift into secure attachment
  • The importance of asking questions
  • Holding healthy boundaries 
  • Creating safety for ourselves
  • Learning to self regulate
  • Ways to regulate your nervous system
  • Benefit of EMDR therapy
  • Common breakdowns in relationships
  • 98% break up rate in dating
  • Entering dating again
  • The 3 date method
  • Open on first date for what you are looking for
  • Men change for circumstance, women change for relationships
  • Misguided information shared in dating
  • Wrong use with dating apps
  • Using dating apps properly
  • Greatest tool to strengthen a relationships
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