Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides listeners with a brief, thought-provoking episode several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by my clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each episode to inspire listeners to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light.
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GRE Bites offers listeners a weekly, relevant, bite-sized episode on GRE prep and grad school admissions. It’s co-hosted by Davis Evans, an educator with over a decade of experience, and Orion Taraban, a licensed psychologist and founder of StellarGRE, the world’s only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. The mission of the podcast is to help listeners ace the GRE and get into the graduate program of their choice.
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I'm Danica Patrick and I'm Pretty Intense! I believe that each and every one of us has the power within ourselves to create the life that we really want. And I want to inspire you to go conquer your dreams, both professionally and personally. That's why I created this podcast. We can learn together with intense discussions with my guests about life, inspiring ideas and ultimately realize our true best self. Our guests will be from all aspects of life: They're going to be family, friends, cel ...
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Empowering men. Building Stronger Relationships and Lives.
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Episode 467: The coin of the realm (give people what they want)
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My book, “The Value of Others,” begins and ends with a parable. Many have asked me about the significance of the parable in the epilogue, which relates an episode from the life of Jesus. In applying this parable to sexual relationships, we can understand the importance of using the coin of the realm. Render unto Caesar what is Caesar's. When men pa…
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Blu is a motivational speaker, artist, musician, and host of the Deja Blu Podcast, which has over 4 million listeners worldwide. She interviews prominent spiritual leaders and co-founded Florescence, a modern mystery school that connects women through online circles and in-person events. Raised in a British boarding school and trained in the Royal …
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Episode 466: A horse in the rain (how to pass through suffering)
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Much of my work is devoted to reducing unnecessary suffering. However, not all suffering is unnecessary. So what is the appropriate response to the necessary and unavoidable suffering that we must all experience at some points in our lives? The answer comes through observing a horse in the rain – who does nothing to make his situation any worse tha…
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Episode 465: The cherry on top (women are luxury goods)
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A client who believed that the juice isn't worth the squeeze once asked me what I personally get out of my relationships with women. This episode functionally summarizes my response, namely: a woman is the cherry on top. Strictly speaking, a cherry isn't necessary for a sundae – but it can help to perfect one. Making peace with the fact that modern…
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Dr Joe Dispenza - A New York Times best-selling author, researcher, lecturer, and corporate consultant, Dr Joe Dispenza has developed a practical formula to help people transform their lives. Dr Joe’s mission unifies complex branches of science in an approachable way, focused on proven research, “Stories of Transformation” testimonials, and the sci…
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Stop Being a Victim! - With Dr. Robert Glover
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Dr. Robert Glover is a licensed marriage and family therapist, author, and public speaker recognized for his work on overcoming "Nice Guy Syndrome." He wrote the self-help book "No More Mr. Nice Guy," a key resource in men's development and self-improvement. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Glover focuses on helping men reach their fu…
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Episode 464: Dating off the beaten path (what to do if you are unconventional)
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Dating as an unconventional person can be extremely demoralizing. Genuine connection is rare, and you may feel as though you need to repress your originality in order to achieve some measure of success. To secure relationships, conventional people should go where the masses congregate. However, unconventional people should get as far away from the …
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Episode 463: The privilege of losing (paying the cost of winning)
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Many people have not yet achieved the success they desire because they have not yet been willing to pay the costs of winning. One of these costs is surrendering the privilege of losing. This may sound counterintuitive at first blush -- "privilege" is good, "losing" is bad -- but it turns out that there are many benefits to losing that people are lo…
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Kimberly Snyder is a multiple time New York Times best-selling author, holistic wellness expert and nutritionist, international speaker and meditation teacher. She has authored seven previous books, including Radical Beauty, which she co-authored with Deepak Chopra, and You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyday Life.…
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Episode 462: Dating after 50 (challenges and opportunities)
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In a much requested episode, I approach the landscape of dating after 50. After accepting the fact that everyone in this demographic has been wounded in some way, we can consider the challenge (and opportunity) of dating in this phase of life, namely: needlessness. Most people in this demographic aren't looking for marriage or kids or lifestyle. Th…
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Episode 461: Write your own invitation (how to make friends as an adult man)
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If you want an in with a specific group or individual, you cannot wait for an invitation to arrive. You need to write your own invitation. And you do this by cultivating enough of what the individual or group in question values that you can no longer be ignored. This is also the secret to building new friendships as an adult man. I discuss what thi…
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Bryan Johnson is the world's most measured human. Johnson sold his company, Braintree Venmo, to PayPal for $800m in 2013. Through his Project Blueprint, Johnson has achieved metabolic health equal to the top 1.5% of 18 year olds, inflammation 66% lower than the average 10 year old, and reduced his speed of aging by the equivalent of 31 years. Johns…
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Episode 460: Don't fight to keep people (you lose when you win)
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It's never a good idea to fight to keep people in your life, or (to put it another way) to stop people from leaving the relationship. This is not only because it rarely works, but because -- when it does work -- you end up with something that isn't worth fighting for: a high-conflict and unstable relationship. If someone tries to walk out of your l…
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Episode 459: Saying the quiet part loud (emperors must wear clothes)
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One of the principal rules governing relationships of all kinds is that the core transaction at the heart of that particular relationship should never be explicitly discussed. And though this rule gives rise to a good deal of indirectness, foolishness, and deceit, it's probably not going anywhere anytime soon, as it protects the dignity of the indi…
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Steven Donziger is an environmental justice and human rights lawyer who helped Amazon communities in Ecuador win the largest trial court judgment ever against a fossil fuel company. The case, Aguinda v. Chevron, resulted in a$9.5 billion judgment against Chevron affirmed unanimously by both Ecuador's Supreme Court and Canada's Supreme Court for enf…
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Episode 458: Why dating advice is terrible (half right is all wrong)
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The vast majority of dating advice isn't worth the paper it's printed on. This is because it tends to describe how we would like dating to be or how we believe dating should be. However, even the best only get it half right. The fact of the matter is that dating is subject to both economic and psychological forces, and emphasizing one without the o…
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In this episode of the Help for Men podcast, Ralph sits down with Jaime Davis, a prominent family law attorney from Raleigh, North Carolina. With over two decades of experience in practicing family law, Jaime provides an in-depth look into the evolving trends in divorce and custody battles, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by men. Jaim…
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Episode 457: How to lead your woman (lessons from the front)
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Sexual relationships between men and women tend to thrive when the man is, confidently and respectfully, leading the relationship. However, it can be difficult for modern women to follow for a variety of reasons. In this episode, I teach men how to lead their women using principles exhibited by successful military commanders. By leading from the fr…
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UFC, WWE, and Judo champion, multi-ESPY award-winner, and Hollywood actress Ronda Rousey has stepped out of the ring and into the world of comics with her debut graphic novel EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED! Ronda is best known for her tenure in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and WWE. She was the first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo …
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Episode 456: Why people can't find love (understanding what you're searching for)
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Love is one of the most abundant resources in the universe. So why do so many people struggle to find it? Simple: they don't understand what they're searching for, and they look for it in the wrong places. Most people don't want to love as much as they want the gratification of being loved -- which is why they look for love in other people. I discu…
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Episode 455: How to date without going crazy (walking the razor's edge)
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Modern dating can be a frustrating, disappointing, and crazy-making experience. In this episode, I share my trick for participating in the sexual marketplace without succumbing to rage or despair: high hopes and low expectations. The idea is to enter into the timeless present and surrender the realization of the smallest next possible step. This al…
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Gabi Kovalenko is a transformational thought leader and modern philosopher with a pro-consciousness approach to personal development and mindful living. Gabi integrates principles of noetic science and positive psychology into her philosophy to shed light on the nexus of science and spirituality, revealing the power of consciousness and potentialit…
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Episode 454: You always break your own heart (the death of a dream)
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Heartbreak is one of the most painful experiences a person can pass through -- but why might this be the case? After all, anything that actually transpired in the relationship is secure in the past and can't ever be taken from you. What makes a breakup painful is the death of a dream: the loss of a preferred future. This is why you always break you…
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Dr. Matt Zakreski - The Neurodivergent Man
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Dr. Matt Zakreski is a clinical psychologist and an expert in neurodiversity. He is the founder of the Neurodiversity Collective and a recognized speaker on the topic. Known for his engaging presentations and educational seminars, Dr. Matt has contributed significantly to understanding the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent individuals. He …
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Episode 453: Making women feel right is a business (telling people what they want to hear pays well)
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While making men angry might be a business online, it is dwarfed in size and scope by the business of making women feel right. By validating women's emotions and reflecting back to them what they already believe to be true, certain content creators are paid handsomely for helping women feel as though the sources of their relationship problems lie e…
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Dr. Samantha Rodman Whiten - Discovering the Truth Behind Secure Relationships
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Dr. Samantha Rodman-Whiten is a clinical psychologist, author, and the creator of Dr. Psych Mom @drpsychmom . She runs a successful group practice, Best Life Behavioral Health, providing therapy and coaching to individuals globally. As a prolific content creator, she utilizes various platforms including her blog, the Doctor Psych Mom Show podcast, …
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An expert in relationships and personal development, Orion Taraban, Psy.D., has helped thousands of people get what they want in life. His podcast, PsycHacks, has over 70 million views on YouTube and has established him as a thought leader in popular psychology. His first book, "The Value of Others," examines relationships through the lens of behav…
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Episode 452: The old man at the club (how to deal with aging out)
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When I speak with men in their 30s, I often hear them speak of their concern about being "the old man at the club." They're aging out of their old haunts, and (consequently) believe that it must be time to settle down. However, this isn't necessarily the case. After all, it depends on the club to which they're referring. Is it the nightclub or the …
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Episode 451: The secret of a successful relationship (get your needs met elsewhere)
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The secret of a successful relationship is somewhat counterintuitive: want less from your partner. After relating an anecdote in which I learned this secret, I discuss the importance of getting any need that can be satisfied outside of a sexual relationship met elsewhere. This significantly lowers the burden you place on your partner, and increases…
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PATTI STANGER: THE MATCHMAKER, the ultimate love guru, Patti Stanger, is back and doing the thing she does best: helping people find love by working with them in-person, teaching them the real tools and rules to become the most eligible versions of themselves. But this time, Patti has a new partner – “The Bachelor” alum Nick Viall is joining her to…
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Episode 450: How men get suckered into fighting with women (why shouldn't you have to deal with it?)
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Most men have no interest in fighting with their partners. So why does it end up happening? In this video, I discuss how women can spring a trap inside the minds of men, and how men can inadvertently sow the seeds of discord in their relationships. Of course, I also provide strategies for disarming this process and cultivating harmony. Buy my book,…
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Dr. Orion Taraban - Exploring the Realities of Relationships and His New Book, “The Value of Others”
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Dr. Orion Taraban (@psychacks) is a prominent psychologist and relationship expert known for his analytical and pragmatic approach to understanding human connections. With a growing presence on platforms like YouTube through his channel Psych Hacks, he offers insightful advice on the economics of relationships. Orion recently authored the book "The…
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Episode 449: Why buy the cow? (how to give good milk)
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"Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" refers to men's observed hesitancy to provide additional resources or commitment to women who are already providing them with sex. However, this bon mot is no longer relevant in the contemporary sexual marketplace. This is because the statement assumes a marketplace in which milk is generally so…
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Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters. Most recently, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter. Throughout the years, Steele has hosted a variety of shows and countless live events, including SportsCenter's coverage of the Super Bowl, The Masters, The NBA Final…
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Episode 448: The problem with self-respect (most hills are not worth dying on)
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People often consider self-respect to be a unilateral positive that has no downside. However, this isn't true. The problem with self-respect is that it is costly. Using Linehan's model of interpersonal effectiveness, I explain why standing up for yourself can often lead to sub-optimal outcomes. This goal should only be prioritized sparingly to ensu…
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Episode 447: Why dating apps are making it harder to date (the perception of supply and demand)
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Despite the development of several technologies to facilitate the experience, dating seems more challenging and confusing than ever. In point of fact, dating apps are making it harder to date -- though why this might be the case is a little counterintuitive. In this episode, which is based on an except of my book, I explain why fewer sexual relatio…
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Nicole Shanahan is an attorney, tech entrepreneur, and currently Robert Kennedy Jr.'s vice-presidential running mate. Raised in Oakland, California, she founded ClearAccessIP in 2013, revolutionizing patent management with AI technology. Nicole also founded the Bia-Echo Foundation, a private foundation that invests in innovative change makers tackl…
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Episode 446: Choosing between two women (it is not always an either/or)
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I've been conducting a lot of consultations with men recently who are the horns of a dilemma, namely: they feel the need to choose between two women for a relationship. In every instance, they fall prey to the cognitive trap of comparing the women in question against each other. In this episode, I explain why this tends to leads to sub-optimal outc…
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Episode 445: You get what you pay for (the higher the prices, the better the service)
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This is the third part in my three-part series on why successful men use escorts. Just like in the commercial marketplace, you typically get what you pay for in the sexual marketplace, as well. In this episode, I respond to the most common objections to the use of escorts, in particular, and to transactional relationships, in general. This should h…
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