

PsycHacks
Orion Taraban
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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Nov 13, 2023 • 9min
Episode 376: ”I don’t play games” (understanding what this really means)
This is a phrase I have heard many, many times over the course of my dating history. You would be forgiven for thinking that the person who says this is ready to "cut to the chase:" to dispense with all the courtship nonsense and negotiate a relationship. However, this is not the case. "I don't play games" really means "hurry up, and give me what I want" -- which is a tactic in the game of relationships. Be very wary of those who profess not to play games. Most likely, they can't afford to pay the sticker price.
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Orion's Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQ
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Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.
#psychology #dating #relationship

Nov 10, 2023 • 10min
Episode 375: Passport bros and international dating (approaching the movement from a fresh perspective)
This is a topic that has been requested repeatedly on this channel. For those who are unfamiliar, Passport Bros is the collective term for a movement among Western men who are increasingly pursuing mating and dating opportunities abroad. To be honest, my previous association with the movement was that it was primarily catering to men who were too low-status or unattractive to beat out the intrasexual competition in their home country. After spending a month in Japan, I no longer believe this to be the case. In this episode, I discuss my new perspective through the lens of my recent experiences.
Social Media
Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriontaraban
Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
Orion's Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQ
Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com.
Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com.
GRE Bites: https://www.youtube.com/@grebites4993
Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join
Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations
Sound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.com
Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.
#psychology #dating #relationship

Nov 6, 2023 • 15min
Episode 374: How to get any man you want (The hook)
Learn how women can capture any man by being their most seductive selves. Understanding male sexual instincts, strategies to keep a man interested, and the importance of sexual openness and adventure in relationships. Discover how women can secure the commitment of a high-value man through unique experiences and becoming irreplaceable.

Nov 3, 2023 • 9min
Episode 373: The best that life can offer (orienting toward your highest purpose)
Explore the teachings of a haiku poem about a snail climbing Mount Fuji, emphasizing the significance of dreaming big and taking things slowly. Learn how to achieve success by aligning means with one's nature. Discover the importance of setting and achieving the highest goal in alignment with one's true nature. Strive towards a highest conceivable goal in life for happiness and self-discovery.

Oct 30, 2023 • 18min
Episode 372: How to get any man you want (The master key)
This podcast episode discusses strategies for women to secure relationships with high-value men by being useful and making their lives easier. It emphasizes the importance of letting go of pride and prioritizing effectiveness in relationships. The key to attracting any man is to insinuate oneself into the day-to-day operation of his life.

Oct 27, 2023 • 13min
Episode 371: Women need game too (understanding how women get commitment)
Exploring the dynamics of dating, this episode focuses on how women can use their game to secure commitment from men. It discusses the importance of attractiveness and skills in cultivating a committed relationship and highlights the concept of 'women's game.' Additionally, it emphasizes the significance of having game to attract high-value men and how simply waiting or wanting is not enough. Finally, it delves into the evolving value of sex in today's dating market and provides actionable steps to improve one's dating life.

Oct 23, 2023 • 9min
Episode 370: Frame cannot be shared (a ship can only have one captain)
The podcast discusses the concept of 'frame' in relationships, explaining why it cannot be shared due to compromise difficulties, differing interests, and imbalances over time. It also explores the idea of co-creating a frame in relationships and suggests role complementarity as an alternative to continuously changing frames.

Oct 20, 2023 • 10min
Episode 369: Emotions are never irrational (feelings are not always justified)
Since only attempts at reason can be rational or irrational, and since emotions make no claims to reason, then emotions can neither be rational nor irrational. Their experience is always valid, but they are not always justified. This is because the thinking on which the emotion is based might be irrational or misaligned with reality. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to evaluate our own thinking -- especially when we're emotional. In this episode, I provide a concrete example of how to do this using an unjustified experience of guilt.
Social Media
Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks
Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriontaraban
Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
Orion's Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQ
Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com.
Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com.
GRE Bites: https://www.youtube.com/@grebites4993
Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join
Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations
Sound mixing/editing by: valntinomusic.com
Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides viewers with a brief, thought-provoking video several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by his clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each video to inspire viewers to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light. The ultimate mission of the channel is to reduce the amount of unnecessary suffering in the world.
#psychology #emotions #mentalhealth

7 snips
Oct 16, 2023 • 11min
Episode 368: Understanding frame (are you living in her world, or is she living in yours?)
The podcast explores the concept of frame in relationships, discussing how men often find themselves in the woman's frame. It emphasizes the importance of men considering their own desires and having a clear vision in relationships. The hosts delve into the concept of authentic desire and the significance of tailoring one's life accordingly. They also mention the benefits of becoming a channel member.

Oct 13, 2023 • 12min
Episode 367: Understanding the symptom pool (how the world goes mad)
Exploring the concept of the symptom pool in mental illness, understanding culturally-bound communication signals of distress, unintended consequences of awareness campaigns on anorexia, and how social status and secondary gain can influence the spread of mental illness.