13 Harsh Psychology Truths - Adam Lane Smith

Adam Lane Smith is a psychotherapist an author. Adam wrote one of the best threads on Twitter which I've seen this year, our first episode on this ended up being one of my favourite episodes of the year so here we go again with some more uncomfortable psychology insights. Expect to learn why RedPill alpha gurus are taking advantage of you, why "I love you but I'm not in love with you" is a red flag, how men & women bond differently during sex, why needing to be right will keep you friendless and stupid, why you should never tweet for midwits, how women in hookup culture don't realise they're being used and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a $5 discount on Magic Spoon’s amazing cereal at https://magicspoon.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out Adam's original Twitter Thread - https://twitter.com/TheBrometheus/status/1381710882225328135 Check out Adam's Website - https://adamlanesmith.com/ Subscribe to Adam's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #dating #psychology #sex - 00:00 Intro 02:59 Why You Should Choose Your Partner Carefully 07:07 The Truth About Red Pill Gurus 22:45 Should Kids Move Out at 18? 30:42 Chemical Differences Between Genders During Sex 39:39 Signs of Broken Attachment 44:08 The Impact of Sacrifice in a Relationship 48:32 Don’t Tweet for Midwits 53:27 Do Men Care About Bodily Imperfections? 1:02:44 How to Establish Healthy Expectations in a Partnership 1:07:58 Why Hookup Culture Doesn’t Bring Meaningful Connections 1:20:36 Where to Find Adam - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Adam Lane SmithguestChris Williamsonhost

Nov 29, 20211h 21mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: November 29, 2021
Duration: 1h 21m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Adam Lane Smith is a psychotherapist an author. Adam wrote one of the best threads on Twitter which I've seen this year, our first episode on this ended up being one of my favourite episodes of the year so here we go again with some more uncomfortable psychology insights. Expect to learn why RedPill alpha gurus are taking advantage of you, why "I love you but I'm not in love with you" is a red flag, how men & women bond differently during sex, why needing to be right will keep you friendless and stupid, why you should never tweet for midwits, how women in hookup culture don't realise they're being used and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get a Free Sample Pack of all LMNT Flavours at https://www.drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get a $5 discount on Magic Spoon’s amazing cereal at https://magicspoon.com/modernwisdom (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on Reebok’s entire range including the amazing Nano X1 at https://geni.us/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Extra Stuff: Check out Adam's original Twitter Thread - https://twitter.com/TheBrometheus/status/1381710882225328135 Check out Adam's Website - https://adamlanesmith.com/ Subscribe to Adam's YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #dating #psychology #sex - 00:00 Intro 02:59 Why You Should Choose Your Partner Carefully 07:07 The Truth About Red Pill Gurus 22:45 Should Kids Move Out at 18? 30:42 Chemical Differences Between Genders During Sex 39:39 Signs of Broken Attachment 44:08 The Impact of Sacrifice in a Relationship 48:32 Don’t Tweet for Midwits 53:27 Do Men Care About Bodily Imperfections? 1:02:44 How to Establish Healthy Expectations in a Partnership 1:07:58 Why Hookup Culture Doesn’t Bring Meaningful Connections 1:20:36 Where to Find Adam - Join the Modern Wisdom Community on Locals - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Listen to all episodes on audio: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

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Adam Lane Smith
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Chris Williamson
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Adam Lane Smith and Chris Williamson, 13 Harsh Psychology Truths - Adam Lane Smith explores attachment Wounds, Red Pill Culture, And Relearning How To Love Well Adam Lane Smith and Chris Williamson explore how childhood attachment wounds shape adult relationships, mate choice, and susceptibility to online ideologies like red pill and black pill. Smith argues that many men and women misinterpret their pain and are then exploited by grifters who weaponize evolutionary psychology, turning hurt people into gender-war combatants. He explains core attachment dynamics, male vs. female bonding chemistry, and how stress-based bonding (vasopressin) differs from oxytocin-driven connection. The conversation ends with practical relational guidance—especially around family structure, communication, and redefining love as sacrificial action rather than a feeling.

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