PsycHacks

Episode 368: Understanding frame (are you living in her world, or is she living in yours?)

This podcast episode delves into the concept of "frame" in relationships, highlighting how men can often find themselves under the influence of a woman's desires, leading them to abdicate their own agency. Through illustrative anecdotes and thought experiments, Dr. Taraban empowers men to reclaim their power by definin...

Episode 367: Understanding the symptom pool (how the world goes mad)

This podcast episode delves into the critical notion of the "symptom pool" in mental health, presented by Dr. Orion Taraban, who underscores the complexities of expressing mental suffering and the potential unintended consequences of awareness campaigns, particularly using the case of anorexia in Hong Kong to illustrat...

Episode 366: You have to teach people how to feel about you (the vacuum cleaner salesman)

This podcast episode delves into the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, focusing on how to navigate first impressions and self-presentation as a means of teaching others how to perceive you positively. By emphasizing the importance of feelings over mere specifications, reframing perceived flaws into strengths, an...

Episode 365: May all beings be free of suffering (addressing the source of the problem)

Episode 364: ”I have plenty of time” (understanding female timelines)

This podcast episode challenges the comforting notion of "I have plenty of time" prevalent among women regarding relationships and family planning, particularly as it pertains to the biological realities of fertility after 30. The speaker highlights the harsh truths surrounding female fertility, the high stakes of dela...

Episode 363: Why I do what I do (if no one else is doing the job, you’re elected)

Episode 362: Love like the sun (moving beyond the exchange of value)

Episode 361: Overcoming impostor syndrome (understanding why it doesn’t make sense)

Episode 360: How to be wise (accepting the gift that nobody wants)

This podcast episode delves into the essential relationship between pain and wisdom, with Dr. Orion Taraban guiding listeners through the transformative journey of utilizing pain as a catalyst for self-discovery and insight. He highlights that wisdom stems not merely from age or experience, but from the effective proce...

Episode 359: How to deal with haters

This podcast episode addresses the inevitable backlash that comes with success, highlighting that standing up for oneself invites opposition from detractors whose negativity is often rooted in envy and a distorted self-image. Dr. Orion Taraban encourages listeners to discern between their immediate circle and a broader...

Episode 358: Women and acceptable loss

This podcast episode delves into the intricate dynamics of male-female relationships, particularly focusing on hypergamy and the concept of "acceptable loss" experienced by men. By examining the inherent inequalities in value exchange, the speaker invites listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about relationship dy...

Episode 357: Only founders get equity

Episode 356: Men and women don’t need each other anymore

This podcast episode challenges the notion that men and women are inherently dependent on each other, arguing instead that modern affluence has transformed relationships from a necessity for survival into a pursuit driven by desire. The speaker highlights how the shift from interdependence to personal choice has led to...