15 Harsh Psychology Truths - Adam Lane Smith | Modern Wisdom Podcast 310

Adam Lane Smith is a psychotherapist an author. Humans are not transparent to ourselves. We are complex creatures who operate on ancient programming. Having spent years and years as a practicing psychotherapist for men, women and couples, Adam has come to learn some insights about us which he put into an epic Twitter thread and that's what we go through today. Expect to learn why women are disgusted when they learn how the male sex drive works, why having an asshole for a child is your fault, why performative sex stops a woman from orgasming, why depressed men probably don't need medication, the truth about overcoming sexual trauma, how your brain stops you from having sex with your sister and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get perfect teeth 70% cheaper than other invisible aligners from DW Aligners at http://dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Check out Adam's original Twitter Thread - https://twitter.com/TheBrometheus/status/1381710882225328135 Check out Adam's Website - https://adamlanesmith.com/ Buy How To Get A Girlfriend - https://gumroad.com/l/htgagf Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #psychology #relationships #mentalhealth - 00:00 Intro 04:06 Manipulating the Male Sex Drive 09:58 Why Women Divorce Men 15:15 Female Sex Drive 17:50 Your Annoying Child is Your Fault 22:40 Stop Using Diagnostic Terms 28:28 Overcome Depression with Purpose 34:02 Psychology of Sex & Assault 46:30 Discussing Attraction 54:51 Impact of Identity Obsession 1:00:45 You’re Better Than Your Last Mistake 1:04:29 Sex for Approval Over Intimacy 1:09:19 Adam’s Top Relationship Advice 1:18:48 Chris’ Bonus Harsh Truths - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Adam Lane SmithguestChris Williamsonhost

Apr 19, 20211h 27mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: April 19, 2021
Duration: 1h 27m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Adam Lane Smith is a psychotherapist an author. Humans are not transparent to ourselves. We are complex creatures who operate on ancient programming. Having spent years and years as a practicing psychotherapist for men, women and couples, Adam has come to learn some insights about us which he put into an epic Twitter thread and that's what we go through today. Expect to learn why women are disgusted when they learn how the male sex drive works, why having an asshole for a child is your fault, why performative sex stops a woman from orgasming, why depressed men probably don't need medication, the truth about overcoming sexual trauma, how your brain stops you from having sex with your sister and much more... Sponsors: Get 10% discount on your first month from BetterHelp at https://betterhelp.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get perfect teeth 70% cheaper than other invisible aligners from DW Aligners at http://dwaligners.co.uk/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Check out Adam's original Twitter Thread - https://twitter.com/TheBrometheus/status/1381710882225328135 Check out Adam's Website - https://adamlanesmith.com/ Buy How To Get A Girlfriend - https://gumroad.com/l/htgagf Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #psychology #relationships #mentalhealth - 00:00 Intro 04:06 Manipulating the Male Sex Drive 09:58 Why Women Divorce Men 15:15 Female Sex Drive 17:50 Your Annoying Child is Your Fault 22:40 Stop Using Diagnostic Terms 28:28 Overcome Depression with Purpose 34:02 Psychology of Sex & Assault 46:30 Discussing Attraction 54:51 Impact of Identity Obsession 1:00:45 You’re Better Than Your Last Mistake 1:04:29 Sex for Approval Over Intimacy 1:09:19 Adam’s Top Relationship Advice 1:18:48 Chris’ Bonus Harsh Truths - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

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Adam Lane Smith
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Chris Williamson
host
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Adam Lane Smith and Chris Williamson, 15 Harsh Psychology Truths - Adam Lane Smith | Modern Wisdom Podcast 310 explores harsh Psychology Truths: Attachment, Sex, and Why Relationships Fail Psychotherapist Adam Lane Smith explains how attachment issues underpin much of modern mental health and relationship dysfunction. He contrasts male and female psychology—especially sex drives, depression, and needs for love, purpose, and security—through an evolutionary lens. The conversation covers why many marriages fail, how insecure attachment distorts sex and parenting, and how modern culture mistakes identity signaling for genuine character. Smith also offers practical suggestions for men and women to choose partners better, build intimacy, and heal from trauma and past mistakes.

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