Sarah Steel is the host of Let’s Talk About Sects, a podcast about cults. I was on her show just recently in episode on OneTaste (premiers today). We talk about group social dynamics, the psychology of cult leaders and members, ethics, and propaganda.
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Dr. Charles Ryan: The Virility Paradox, the Influence of Testosterone on Bodies and Minds
by Ruwando | 27 November 2018 | Episodes | 0 Comments
Powered by RedCircleDr. Charles Ryan is an oncologist and the author of one of my favorite books of the year, The Virility Paradox. We ground from abstract principles around “masculinity” in science, and derive some actionable items from understanding Testosterone and...
Father Nature, King Archetype
by Ruwando | 18 August 2020 | Episodes | 0 Comments
Powered by RedCircleThe King Archetype is the aspect of masculinity that expresses responsibility, fatherhood, and security. In modern society, many men are lacking expression in this archetype. In order to fully actualize, one must be able to access this aspect of...
Lover Archetype
by Ruwando | 29 December 2020 | Episodes | 0 Comments
A lot of men lose their masculinity when they catch feelings for the feminine. (But it doesn't have to be that way.) As voted on, and inspired by recent posts in the group, next live discussion is on maintaining polarity in relationship. We'll focus on 3 stages: How...
Chantel Quick: Backwards Feminism
by Ruwando | 14 August 2017 | Episodes | 0 Comments
Powered by RedCircleChantel Quick is a writer and coach and the founder of EarthBasedMom. She's also my girlfriend. We had this impromptu conversation on feminism after she observed on Facebook how some branches of Feminism are anti-feminine. Check out other...
120 The Fool Archetype: Welcoming Chaos
by Ruwando | 24 June 2021 | Episodes | 0 Comments
The Fool Archetype is the aspect of the psyche that takes nothing seriously, welcomes uncertainty, and always finds a way to break into laughter... In mythology it's seen in the Trickster God. In psychology it's sometimes labeled as the "Inner Child." But it's much...
118 Why Humor is Important For the Human Mating Ritual
Cult Psychology Principles and Tactics
by Ruwando | 11 February 2020 | Episodes | 0 Comments
Powered by RedCircleWe speak about the Dark Arts... How cults/advertisers/propangandists shift collective reality; How to recognize and avoid unconscious negative influence; How to use it positively in leadership, relationships, family, and social situations. Check...
The Vulnerability Trap: How to Recognize Real Openness
by Ruwando | 7 November 2019 | Episodes | 0 Comments
Powered by RedCircleMost people misunderstand vulnerability. It is not a set of specific actions or saying a particular thing. Often people aren't actually being vulnerable when they think they are. If you're watching this, I assume you already understand the...