Ancient Intelligence

In this episode I dive into a teaching that can help us understand the difference between solid and sturdy love versus insecure attachment (or filling a void).In the midst of the gender discourse, conversations about love and humanity can get skipped over. There is a foundational human-ness that exists in men and women that is found through trust, respect, and appreciation that must exist first. Then we can layer the masculinity and femininity conversations on top of this.Listen in to learn about where most modern relationships go wrong, the two human souls, how healing works, where masculine and feminine energy comes in, why the Sound of Music is a great example of true love in film, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro02:40 — Why The Sound of Music still resonates05:25 — Remembering impact over details08:05 — When ideals clash with reality10:47 — Admiration, respect, and integrity13:30 — The voids shaped by childhood16:13 — How pain turns into darkness18:52 — Reflection and pause21:37 — What a trustworthy man looks like24:58 — Integrating the lesson27:01 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhReady to make some serious moves in your life? I offer 1:1 mentorship, healing, and coaching to help you get unstuck, experience your full range of power, and find ease and connection in love and relationships. Book a consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se...Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

In this episode I am joined by Igor Vasilevitsky, a counselor, father, and exceptional writer on all things healing, masculinity, and femininity. He works with archetypes to help men and women heal and grow (he has helped me on my own journey).We dive into the benevolent or divine father archetype and unpack why he is so important in our world. The father represents guidance towards what is good and it’s very clear how we as a society deeply long for our collective 'dad' to come home to us. Listen in as we dissect the masculine archetypes, demystify the healthy father, discuss power and love, how anyone can learn to father themselves, and so much more.Igor, as a father himself, has created an online community hub for men who are seeking to mature into the healthiest, most benevolent and generative versions of masculinity. You can find the group here:   / 1599769308033077   Other ways to get in touch with Igor: Book a session: https://taplink.cc/igor_healing Find him and his writing on facebook:   / igor.vasilevitskyTIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro & The Journey to Fatherhood 01:05 — Welcoming guest02:06 — Defining Archetypes: Blueprints of the Soul 03:00 — The Evolution of Feminine Archetypes 03:45 — Cultural Conditioning vs. Inner Truth 06:40 — Healing the Father Wound07:45 — Embodying the Benevolent Father Energy 10:00 — Creating Safety for Women & Children 11:05 — Defining True Masculine Presence 13:40 — Reading Igor’s Writing on the Father 14:35 — From Atheism to Divine Fatherhood 16:15 — Surrendering the Ego to Something Greater 18:40 — The Rise of the Feminine & The Missing Masculine 20:00 — Moving Past "Bad Dad" Tropes & Misandry 21:00 — The Universal Longing for a Father 22:30 — Expressing Anger at the Absent Father 24:10 — Developing an Inner Moral Compass 24:55 — The Tyrant vs. The Nice Guy 26:15 — Shadow Work & Reclaiming Power 27:35 — Spiritual Atheism & The Narcissistic Ego 29:20 — Fathering Yourself vs. Being Run by Impulses 29:50 — Example: How the Benevolent Father Handles Anxiety 32:00 — Replacing Shame with Benevolent Guidance 34:05 — The NFL Statistic: Fathers & Success 34:40 — The King Archetype Defined 35:40 — King vs. Father: The Difference 37:45 — Developmental Paths: Lover vs. Warrior Boys 39:10 — Why We Need Guardrails 42:25 — The Purpose of the Warrior Archetype 44:40 — Why Boys Need Duality (Good vs. Bad) 46:25 — The Magician Archetype: The Alchemist 47:30 — The Shadow Magician: Intellectualization 48:40 — Example: Shaping Relational Reality 52:00 — The Lover Archetype & The Heart 53:35 — The Danger of Getting Lost in Emotion 56:00 — The Mother Wound & Failure to Launch 57:00 — Rites of Passage & Cutting the Cord 59:20 — The Benevolent Father Course Details 01:04:23 — final thoughts/Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhReady to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se...Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

Girls and women are driven by one central evolutionary purpose - to protect their bodies well enough to create and sustain life. A woman’s survival strategy and inner drive is fundamentally different from a man’s because while his is focused on the macro, hers is on the micro.I get into the evolutionary psychology of boys and men in the previous episode which can provide context here.Listen in to learn why girls are hyper-vigilant, show higher rates of anxiety and depression, avoid risk, and invest heavily in politeness and emotionally driven relationships, and much more.SOURCE: Joyce Benenson’s book ‘Warriors & Worriers’TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro: Why Parents Treat Girls Gently 00:37 — Warriors and Worriers: The Psychology of Girls 01:26 — One-on-One Coaching Announcement 01:54 — The Core Evolutionary Drive: Self-Preservation 03:23 — The Number One Fear: Dying Before Motherhood 05:08 — Historical Mortality Rates & Female Caution 06:19 — The Nursery Study: Susceptibility to Fear 08:18 — Parenting Bias: Protecting the Stronger Sex? 10:31 — Risk Perception: Why Men Do "Stupid" Things 11:51 — Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia & Social Fears 13:06 — Reliability in the Home: Daughters vs. Sons 15:15 — Intellectual Risk: Sticking to the Status Quo 16:19 — Male Fluid Intelligence vs. Female Verbal Skills 17:12 — The Trap of Misdirected Empathy 18:33 — Mothering the Community & Grandmother Wisdom 19:35 — Hypervigilance: Reading Intentions Instantly 20:39 — The Historical Threat of Poisoning 21:37 — Assessing Vulnerabilities in Female Friendships 22:23 — The Politeness Experiment: Disappointing Gifts 25:39 — Textiles, Creativity & Individual Affirmation 28:18 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhReady to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se...Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

Boys and men are driven by a foundational fear that modern culture has forgotten about - the enemy. The inner drive that boys and men have is to defeat the enemy and keep us safe - this is one of the most noble things that exists in our world and yet it is ignored and misunderstood today.In this episode I break down why boys are naturally drawn to competition, strategy fighting, and testing themselves against opposition. Based on Joyce Benenson’s book, ‘Warriors & Worriers’ I explain the natural skills and behaviors that boys have and why we should uplift and support them.Listen in to learn about how boys brains function differently than girls, why boys communicate, how they play, why they are such great innovators, and much more.Next week I will be diving into the psychology of girls.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — INTRO; Fluid Intelligence Teaser 01:33 — Joyce Benenson & "Warriors and Worriers"02:54 — The Core Male Fear: The Enemy 05:32 — Rough & Tumble Play Psychology 06:00 — The Balloon Study: Hitting vs. Hugging07:58 — The Empathy Study: Brains & Electric Shocks 10:32 — Cultural Critique: Decriminalization & Safety 12:28 — "Killing the Dragon" & Securing the Family 14:38 — Peak Fluid Intelligence (Ages 18-25) 16:32 — Single Focus vs. Relationship Connection 18:19 — The Street Crossing Analogy 19:57 — The Education Crisis for Boys 21:33 — Male Communication Styles & Directives 22:54 — Conflict Resolution: The Valuable Relationship Hypothesis 27:07 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhReady to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se...Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

One thing that gets missed often in discussions about men and women is how little men around the world experience non-sexual touch and affection. This goes hand in hand with the lack of care our culture exhibits towards men.Listen in to learn about three myths and truths reflecting men, the data behind touch, how testosterone and attachment work together, the origin of the word wife, and much more.Ready to dive into 2026 crushing your goals and being fully supported? Join TRUE NORTH - my 3 month long mastermind for men. We start next week. This is an intimate space with limited spots available - book a 1:1 call here to secure your place: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/truenorthTIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro: The Crisis of Non-Sexual Touch 00:44 — Welcome Back & "Year of the Horse" 01:43 — True North Mastermind Announcement 05:09 — The Touch Deficit in Boys 06:25 — Testosterone & Delayed Attachment 07:56 — The "Man Up" Narrative 09:40 — Myth: Men Just Want Sex 11:00 — The Sterilization of Affection in Society 13:00 — Social Differences: Slumber Parties vs. "Go Play" 14:32 — The Shift at Age Six: Joining the "Men's Tribe" 15:54 — When Sex Becomes the Only Outlet for Touch 16:51 — Myth: Men Lack Emotional Expression 17:48 — The Fear of Overwhelming Emotion 19:40 — Men’s Fear of Their Own Sexuality 20:56 — The Origin of the Word "Wife" 22:20 — The Male Archetype: Protector & Provider 24:00 — The "Cosmic Wife" & The Power of Trust 26:51 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

Happy New Year Everyone!In this episode I unpack why healthy male power is actually a force for good in the world and why the true danger lies in powerlessness.I trace how unacknowledged boys can grow into passive or angry men and I talk about the three most important ways that a young boy finds his healthy power as he grows up.Listen in to learn about the differences between male and female power, why being of service in the world is impossible without power, the difference between power and force, and so much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro: Power & Male Happiness 01:05 — Client Wins: Vision & Success 02:46 — The Healer’s Story: Releasing Trauma 03:38 — The Spectrum of Powerlessness: Rage vs. Passivity 05:37 — The "Nice Guy" & People Pleasing 06:41 — Defining True Power vs. Force 08:23 — The Extreme Consequence of Isolation 10:51 — Phase 1: Affirmation from Mother 12:52 — The Trap of the "Mother’s Son" 14:37 — Phase 2: The Father’s Nod of Approval 16:08 — Phase 3: Self-Mastery & Purpose 17:45 — The Impact of a Critical Father 18:44 — Three Traits of an Attractive Man 20:54 — Releasing Trauma from the Body 22:21 — Female Power: Devotion to Love 24:07 — Attraction: Male Power & Female Devotion 25:39 — Balancing Internal & External Worlds 27:07 — Mastermind Announcement 28:33 — New Year Wishes30:09 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode I break down gamma bias - what it is, why it matters, and how it’s hurting relationships between men and women. I break down the 4 areas of gamma bias and how it shapes headlines, culture, and media reporting. I look at data around domestic violence and women in universities.Listen in to learn about how gamma bias has eroded female accountability, why we don’t publicly celebrate men, and what it’s going to take to heal relationships between men and women on a macro scale.If you’re a man who feels frustrated and apathetic right now, I have something for you. I’m currently accepting applications for TRUE NORTH - my 3 month long mastermind for men. If you’re serious about starting 2026 with clarity, grounding, momentum, and accountability - apply here:https://anyashakh.com/true-north-the-... Article about gamma bias: https://anyashakh.substack.com/p/men-...TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro: The "Bad Man" Narrative 01:34 — True North Mastermind Announcement 02:29 — Understanding Gamma Bias 04:11 — Alpha vs. Beta Bias 05:49 — The Four Quadrants of Gender Perception 08:12 — Why Society Ignores Male Heroism 09:50 — The "Default Bad" Narrative for Boys 11:57 — The Data on Female Perpetration & Domestic Violence 13:03 — Case Study: The Aurora Theater Shooting 14:44 — Deconstructing Myths of Male Privilege 17:08 — Female Privilege & The Education Gap 18:35 — Victimhood Culture & The "Me Too" Fallout 19:50 — The Silent Crisis: Homelessness, Suicide, & Sentencing 21:09 — Evolutionary Biology vs. Modern Narratives 24:05 — Creating a Future of Mutual Accountability 27:24 — Final thoughts/Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

I've got something special for you. This episode gets into the root cause of why we can feel dissatisfied, overwhelmed, and avoidant in our lives while introducing TRUE NORTH - a 3 month mastermind to combat that. It's a safe space for intelligent men to tap into their power, potency, and purpose across all domains of life.If you want to start 2026 experiencing big momentum, if you're ready to expand and transform then TRUE NORTH is calling. Listen in to learn about how this mastermind experience can be a game-changer for your self-development and whether you're a good fit.We start in January with early bird special pricing live through Christmas Day. This is very intimate space with limited spots.APPLY HERE: https://app.youform.com/forms/u299chuhRead more about it here: https://anyashakh.com/true-north-the-...TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro & The Search for Freedom 00:50 — Announcement: Special Program for Men01:15 — The Pain of Not Being Seen 02:02 — Understanding Overwhelm & Loneliness 03:55 — Accessing Your Highest Potential 04:23 — The Five Essential Human Needs 05:16 — Introduction to the Mastermind Concept 06:13 — Defining True North: Program Goals 07:02 — The Ubuntu Philosophy & Tribal Wisdom 08:04 — Breaking Negative Reinforcement Patterns 08:42 — The Art of Receiving & Integration 09:14 — Finding Your "True North" 10:01 — Healing Through Relationship Dynamics 11:22 — Integrity & Intimate Group Spaces 11:59 — Curating a Space for Transformation 12:53 — Quantum Leaps: The Hero’s Journey 14:05 — From "Mr. Fix-It" to Self-Prioritization 15:16 — Action-Oriented Coaching vs. Therapy 16:11 — Attachment Theory & Somatic Work 17:45 — Why This Approach Works for Men 19:12 — Direct Feedback & Hotseat Coaching 21:28 — Setting Three-Month Transformation Goals 24:35 — Program Logistics & Commitment 26:17 — Final Call to Action & Conclusion29:21 — Final thoughts & outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

I had the privilege of sitting down with Paul Elam for this enlightening conversation. Paul is a well known advocate for men’s rights. He is the founder of ‘A Voice for Men’ - the international conference on men’s issues. He inspired the making of ‘The Red Pill’ movie that aired in 2016. He’s been a men’s advisor and counselor for many decades now, and I appreciate how deeply he cares about supporting men.It was a pleasure to talk to him and I learned so much - I know you will too!We unpack the hidden assumptions about dating and marriage in the west under the ‘romantic model.' We also spend time getting to the bottom of why men are still so misunderstood in the west and what men need now more than anything.Listen in to learn about the origins of the romantic model, different priorities of men and women, what’s missing from the mythopoetic movement, the change in male consciousness, the biggest killer of men, what a woman owes her marriage, being a ‘guardian of respect,’ and so much more.Connect With Paul:Via X: https://x.com/RealPaulElamVia Substack: https://paulelam.substack.com/XY Crew: https://paulelam.com/xycrew/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro & Preview: "Coddled Princesses" 00:32 — Welcome: Introducing Paul Elam01:53 — A Brief History of the Men's Movement 02:36 — From 1920s Protests to the Mythopoetic Movement 04:36 — The "Red Pill" Explosion & Its Flaws 05:49 — The Missing Piece: Accountability for Women 07:05 — The Critical Question: "What Do You Bring to the Table?" 08:52 — How We Got Here: Family Courts & The Romantic Model 10:24 — Hostile Dependency & Asserting Autonomy 11:24 — Contradictions: Feminism, Girlbosses, and Tradwives 13:07 — The Origins of Gynocentrism & Courtly Love 15:40 — Why the Romantic Model Failed After Divorce Stigma Lifted 18:12 — Trying to Satiate the Insatiable 20:22 — The "Simp" Dynamic: Groveling Breeds Resentment 21:58 — Why "Wild Man" Retreats Avoid the Real Issues 24:55 — Peeling Back Gynocentrism: Treating Each Other as Human 26:28 — Evolution vs. Socialization in Attraction 28:22 — The Paradox of Women's Unhappiness 30:19 — Disconnection from the Feminine Body 31:36 — The Necessity of Being Complete Before Relationships 33:30 — Understanding How Men Are Manipulated by Shame 35:49 — "Human Doings": Men's Value Tied to Provision 39:11 — Paul's Stance: Rejecting Legal Marriage 40:58 — Biblical Roles & The Myth of the 1950s Housewife 43:40 — Critique of the "She Has No Worries" Mindset 46:13 — Controversial Advice: Stop "Dating" Entirely 48:51 — The Transactional Nature of Modern Dating 50:00 — Debunking the Soulmate Myth 52:41 — Men, Silence, and the "Defective Women" Therapy Model 53:44 — Men Heal Through Action (The Michael Jordan Story) 56:06 — The Erosion of Male Spaces & The Bystander Effect 59:43 — Daniel Penny & The Risks of Male Protection 01:01:49 — Personal Safety: Agency vs. Expecting Protection 01:02:45 — Most Men's Issues Stem from Relationship Choices 01:04:18 — The Mirror Test: Taking Accountability for Abusive Partners 01:05:54 — Self-Esteem vs. Self-Respect 01:08:35 — Paul’s Relationship Secret: Being the "Guardian of Respect" 01:10:52 — Teaching Women the Definition of Respect 01:13:23 — The Ultimate Power: Willingness to Walk Away 01:15:09 — Conclusion & Where to Find Paul Elam___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.TRUE NORTH: A mastermind experience for men is here: Apply Today. $500 off early bird discount is on until Christmas Day: https://anyashakh.com/true-north-the-...You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode I dive into an excerpt from G.K Chesterton’s essay, The Emancipation of Domesticity, which gives us an important insight about the roles of men and women. Chesterton argued that men are specialists and women are generalists and paired with the greater male variability, we can use this insight to uncover many of the cultural, domestic, and social issues that exist between us.Listen in to learn about what Chesterton thought a woman’s duty was, why the west have the most free women on the planet, why modern women want to quit their high-status outside of the home jobs, why women are more geared towards generalization, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro: Ancient Intelligence01:22 — Announcement: True North Mastermind for Men 02:53 — G.K. Chesterton & The Emancipation of Domesticity04:35 — The Woman’s Duty: The Ultimate Generalist 05:37 — Evolutionary Psychology: Competition vs. Connection 07:16 — Industrialization & The Male Specialist 09:12 — Are Women Second Class Citizens in the West? 13:08 — Greater Male Variability & IQ Distribution 14:05 — Understanding the "Mental Load" 16:07 — A Story of Two Mindsets: The Club vs. The Podcast 17:40 — How Industry Displaced the Generalist 18:24 — The Happiest Women: Monetizing Passion 20:30 — Final Thoughts  21:17 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.Interested in TRUE NORTH? An intimate group mastermind to help you get unstuck and experience power and potency in all domains of your life. Join the waitlist to experience first access, epic discounts, and the best bonuses: https://forms.gle/MpNiUgg8VtHbnZ3x9You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

This week I thought it would be interesting to do a deep dive into the ‘Cool Girl’ archetype because it’s so prevalent in our culture. Most of us can relate to either being her, knowing her, or dating her.Listen in to learn about what drives the cool girl, how she relates to men, where her biggest pain point is, why the ‘nice guy’ is her opposite-sex mirror, and much more.The first part of the video is all about the cool girl and her motives, while the second part of the video is an analysis of two films that help us paint the picture of distinction between the ‘cool girl’ and the ‘feminine woman.’ (My Best Friend's Wedding and The Fighter).TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro00:38 — The cool girl always loses  02:24 — The gold in the shadow  04:50 — She always seeks outside herself  07:17 — The big mistake she makes  09:45 — Men pick up on the low self esteem  12:11 — Jungian frameworks  14:38 — My Best Friend’s Wedding Analysis 17:04 — Cool Girl Versus Feminine Woman 19:30 — Feminine Vulnerability is strength  21:57 — Female Psychology24:23 — The Fighter Analysis  26:50 — True Feminine Leadership  28:37 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.Interested in TRUE NORTH? An intimate group mastermind to help you get unstuck and experience power and potency in all domains of your life. Join the waitlist to experience first access, epic discounts, and the best bonuses: https://forms.gle/MpNiUgg8VtHbnZ3x9You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode, I unpack the question - could much of the frustration and difficulty in dating and mating be attributed to (at least in part) to hyper-elite women practicing what is known as ‘Reproductive Suppression’?Vogue published an article titled ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Lame?’ Which prompted Rob Henderson to put forth his hypothesis about Reproductive Suppression in this brilliant piece titled ‘Girl Boss Gatekeeping’ - https://www.robkhenderson.com/p/girlb... I draw on research from Rob Henderson and Dr. Dani Sulikowski as I break down female intragroup conflict and why all the body positivity, you don’t need a man, and red flag culture that seems like it’s in solidarity with women might actually be a covert strategy to keep women from finding mates.Listen in to learn about how high-status females (including chimps) keep low-status females away from mates, how modern tech amplifies ‘aspirational’ lifestyles, why rom-coms feel like castration for men, how dark-triad traits correlate with anti-natalism, and much more.This one is an evolutionary psychology nerding out episode - enjoy!TIMESTAMPS:00:53 —Intro 01:03 —One on one coaching spots03:15 — The Question of Elite Women as "Mean Girls"05:00 — The Proximate and Ultimate Reasons for Elite Women's Behavior06:16 — Intergroup Conflict and Covert Passive Aggression in Women 07:36 — Unconscious Competitive Strategy to Keep Women from Mates 10:12 —  Girl Boss, Body Positivity, & Female Entitlement 13:16 — Technology, Consumerism, and the Tornado of Reproductive Suppression14:37 — Heartbreak of Women Who Prioritised Career Over Family 17:00 — Reproductive Sabotage: Disrupting Women's Mating Preferences 18:01 — Demonising Traditional Masculine Traits & Rom-Com Castration20:50  — Proximate vs. Ultimate Summary & Lying to Women21:58 — Elite Women's Access to Resources and Protection23:55  — Male Envy and Psychopathic Insanity 24:50 — Dark Triad Traits and Lack of Introspection25:52 — The Frustration of double standards27:16 — Historical Examples: Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Victoria Woodhull 28:54 — The Narrative of Oppression vs. Reality for Elite Women 29:57 — The Twisting of Pain into Man Envy (Betty Friedan) 31:17 — Conclusion & Call to Action for Harmony32:24 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode I get into a soulful conversation about what it means to be a woman. I break down the three deep desires a woman has and how they are perfectly complementary to the three desires a man has. I get into why women don’t seem to be very inspiring to men these days.Listen in to learn about what a woman’s rites of passage look like, what a woman teaches a man if she’s tuned in, what is missing from women in the mainstream, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro 00:35 — The Purpose of Womanhood 01:14 — What Men vs. Women Truly Long For 04:17 — The Core Wound: Feeling "Not Beautiful" 05:33 — Womanhood's Power: Comfort with Uncertainty06:22 — A Woman's Biological Rites of Passage07:47 — Archetypes: Man as Logos, Woman as Eros 09:16 — On Faith: Trusting the Unknown 13:40 — Eros & Logos: Why Control Backfires4:59 — Example: The 'Pretty Woman' Dynamic 17:50 — Final Thoughts: Trust & PRO-Vision 22:51 — Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode, I get into the harmony that exists between dominance and submission through the lens of masculine and feminine energy. I break down what true dominance looks and feels like and why domineering energy is not dominance. I reflect on ancient rites of passage with an example from Africa and bring in an example from salsa dancing as well.Listen in to learn about the spiritual purpose of rites of passage for men, why dominance without care becomes domineering, why the stages of development matter so much for boys, and more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Intro00:34 — Welcome: The Yin & Yang of Submission00:55 — A Word on Coaching 01:28 — What Women Want: Dominance & Devotion 02:14 — True Dominance is Service 02:45 — To Be Dominant, You Must Be Submissive03:20 — Rites of Passage: The Bullet Ant Ritual 05:37 — The Difference Between Dominance and Domineering 06:00 — Submitting to a Higher Purpose 06:57 — Life Stage 1: The Bond With Mom 09:39 — Life Stage 2: Building Self-Worth With Dad 13:04 — Life Stage 3: The Male Mentor 14:40 — A Lesson in Service From a Salsa Class 15:40 — The Sioux: Warriors & Lovers Without Shame 18:11 — Conclusion & Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

Last week I read this (https://www.compactmag.com/article/th...) article by Helen Andrews called 'The Great Feminization.' There's been loads of discourse around this and I want to offer my take with this week's episode. I also published a short essay on my substack you can read here: https://anyashakh.substack.com/p/why-...Listen in to learn about what happens when masculine work culture goes too far, when feminine work culture goes too far, the difference between masculine and feminine communism, why men care more about precision and women care more about the experience over the results, do women or men have lower status, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 00:30 - Intro00:31 - 01:20 - Set Up01:21 - 01:58 - Work With Me 1:101:59 - 02:44  - Groups matter more02:45 - 05:18 - Comfort over Truth05:19 - 07:57  - Basic Yin and Yang Principles07:58 - 10:36  - Tyranny or Chaos10:37 - 11:59 - 75% masculine culture12:00 - 14:20 - What is toxic bro culture?14:21 - 15:15 - Positive Aspects of Masculine Culture15:16 -  16:36 - What is toxic female culture?16:37 -  18:19 - The rules have changed for women18:20 -  20:00 -  Male and female status is different20:01 - 23:40 - Balancing masculine energy23:41 - 25:47 - Training and salsa analogies for this25:48 - 26:33 - Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

This episode is part 2 of Understanding sex differences in work and lifestyle. I share observations and insights based on data collected by evolutionary psychologist, Stephen Stewart-Williams. This research is important because it negates the big narrative that says women are behind men in prestige and financial gain because of biases and barriers against them.The data tells a different story.Part 2 is focused on how money is no longer a masculine contribution, how men have lost the fulfillment in meaning in work that used to be there, how important apprenticeships are for young men, and trying to understand what is work actually for and is the answer to that different for men and women?00:00 – 00:21 Trailer00:25 – 00:45 Introduction 00:45 – 04:19 Women vs Men Narrative 04:19 – 06:27: Why Fewer Female CEOs Exist 06:27 – 07:27 Screen Share: Life Values Data 07:27 – 09:00 Women’s Primary Motivations Beyond Money 09:00 – 10:00 Why Work Feels Unnatural for Women 10:00 – 11:23 Societal Pressure vs Personal Values 11:23 – 12:20 Biological Influence on Preferences 12:20 – 14:17 Closing Reflections on Purpose and Work14:17 - 14:26 Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode I share observations and insights based on data collected by evolutionary psychologist, Stephen Stewart-Williams, on work preferences between men and women. This research is important because it negates the big narrative that says women are behind men in prestige and financial gain because of biases and barriers against them. The data tells a different story. It’s much more to do with women’s actual preferences versus what they say they want. Listen in to learn about what men and women value most when it comes to work, a simple way to think about a woman’s hormone cycle, what makes work fulfilling, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 02:37 Men and women see work differently02:37 - 02:53 Stephen Stewart WIlliams02:54 - 03:24 Work with me one on one03:25 - 04:13 Men and women as complementary vs competitive04:13 - 05:58 Understanding gender roles and balance05:58 - 07:47 Key insights and reflections07:47 - 10:05 Evolution of modern work and purpose10:05 - 12:22 Redefining meaning in work and identity12:22 - 14:30 What makes work enjoyable14:30 - 16:36 Women’s perspectives and real-life stories16:36 - 18:46 Picking up motivation and direction18:46 - 21:10 Cultural pressures and gender expectations21:10 - 23:40 How life and community have changed23:40 - 25:39 Final thoughts and reflections___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode I dive into the importance of paternal masculinity & maternal femininity (i.e. father and mother energy). We are in a major deficit of true mothers and fathers leading us and with that we can see so many trickle down effects in our society; low birth rates, instability, uncertainty, and more.Listen in to learn about the four major archetypes for men and women, the life stages a boy needs to go through, why the dark feminine is an important part of the story, and more.Ultimately the way we make change in society is one person at a time and the revival of strong fathers and mothers is one of the most important things we can do.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 00:32 Trailer and Intro00:32 - 01:28 Episode Overview01:28 - 02:48 Spots for my one-on-one coaching02:48 - 04:40 Levels of masculinity04:40 - 07:00 Dark feminine embodiment07:00 - 11:12 Deficit of paternal masculinity11:12 - 12:19 First phase of a boy’s life12:19 - 14:35 Men’s versus women’s work14:35 - 16:03 Understanding controlling mothers16:03 - 17:49  What does being responsible mean?17:49 - 19:56 Why have children?19:56 - 22:41 God and his word22:41 - 24:43 Final Thoughts24:43 - 25:21 Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

In this episode I sat down with Dylan Bain - father, husband, men’s group leader, history buff, and more. We dove into how industrialization created the environment for feminism to later take hold.Listen in to learn about how industry quietly and slowly began dehumanizing society, why women lost meaningful work, the hidden costs of success, how women blamed the wrong people, why America is anti-child, and what it will take to restore balance, sanity, and partnership between the sexes.Such a great conversation with Dylan, enjoy.Timestamps:00:00:00 - 00:00:35 Episode Trailer and Intro00:00:35 - 00:01:40 Dylan Bain Introduction00:01:40 - 00:03:25 Dylan Bain's Background and Mission00:03:25 - 00:05:03 I married someone way above my league00:05:03 - 00:07:25 Industrialism caused feminism00:07:25 - 00:10:22 Why did women, not men, have to do laundry?00:10:22 - 00:12:40 What created the shift to the industrial era and hence, feminism00:12:40 - 00:15:52 Industrialization put women out of a job00:15:52 - 00:17:42 The Declaration of Sentiments and Declaration of Independence read the same 00:17:42 - 00:19:28 Bacon's rebellions and feminists made the same mistake00:19:28 - 00:21:53 Did industrialists know the revolution was dehumanizing?00:21:53 - 00:23:54 How were people in the 1950s okay with being dehumanized00:23:54 - 00:26:27 Do the Wealth of Nations and Communism have a connection?00:26:27 - 00:28:30 The difference between how men and women work00:28:30 - 00:29:57 To be successful, do women need to work like men?00:29:57 - 00:31:35 World war turned men into psychopaths00:31:35 - 00:34:27 What caused the death of women in the Bayview massacre00:34:27 - 00:37:43 In 1945, The USA was the last superpower standing00:37:43 - 00:39:11 Why were women going insane during the industrial revolution00:39:11 - 00:40:00 Gossiping is a defense mechanism?00:40:00 - 00:43:37 How the automotive industry made loneliness worse00:43:37 - 00:44:22 Feminism grew out of jealousy00:44:22 - 00:47:04 Was the birth control pill born of Capitalists' greed?00:47:04 - 00:48:16 Is feminism secretly a way to manipulate women?00:48:16 - 00:49:16 How did we get so obsessed with profits and productivity?00:49:16 - 00:50:33 This is why GDP is so misleading00:50:33 - 00:52:48 United States Military isn't really good at fighting00:52:48 - 00:54:34 This company rolled out 'Freezing Eggs' as benefits for women00:54:34 - 00:56:12 There are not a lot of female role models00:56:12 - 00:57:48 How do we fix things?00:57:48 - 01:00:37 Is leaving home at 18 a scam?01:00:37 - 01:01:54 Kids should be seen and not heard?01:01:54 - 01:04:26 Our education system was designed to create good factory workers01:04:26 - 01:06:43 There's no bad choices, only trade-offs01:06:43 - 01:08:02 Can you handle having kids while studying medicine?01:08:02 - 01:10:16 America is an anti-child society; they hate kids01:10:16 - 01:12:27 Should a neurosurgeon have kids?01:12:27 - 01:13:59 What America's ugly playgrounds says about how they see kids01:13:59 - 01:14:26 Here's why liberal feminists are the most mentally unstable01:14:26 - 01:15:21 Final thoughts and key takeaways01:15:21 - 01:15:59 Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at anyashakh.com

In this episode I explain the simplest and easiest way to understand the purpose of the masculine and the feminine through my favorite analogy: the river and the riverbanks. After watching this episode, you’ll have a clear framework for understanding how these energies should be balanced in relationships, work, and society at large.This is the foundation for understanding how successful relationships between men and women work.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 00:39 Episode Trailer and Intro00:37 - 01:44 The foundations of masculine and feminine energy01:44 - 03:30 What does it look like when the feminine and masculine interact properly03:30 - 04:44 What happens when the masculine overpowers the feminine04:44 - 05:36 The masculine is the function & the feminine is the form05:36 - 06:40 Who is more important in a dance?06:40 - 09:02 They fired him for his opinion on masculinity09:02 - 11:08 How does her cycle affect her throughout the month11:08 - 12:53 Do women thrive in strict schedules and routines?12:53 - 15:33 The masculine always knows best15:33 - 16:47 Should the masculine tell the feminine what to do?16:47 - 19:15 Man as sun and woman as moon19:15 - 20:32 How to know use this framework in the world20:32 - 20:58 Final thoughts and key takeaways20:58 - 21:36 Outro___________________________If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow.You can also watch the episodes on youtube hereFollow me on Instagram @anyashakhYou can book a discovery call at anyashakh.com