

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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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.

Oct 9, 2023 • 9min
Episode 366: You have to teach people how to feel about you (the vacuum cleaner salesman)
In this episode, guest_name_1, a vacuum cleaner salesman, shares valuable insights on teaching people how to feel about you. He discusses the importance of first impressions, understanding and educating potential customers, educating customers about vacuum cleaner specifications, and the mindset of successful vacuum cleaner salesmen.

Oct 6, 2023 • 8min
Episode 365: May all beings be free of suffering (addressing the source of the problem)
Like many of you, I have a morning ritual that includes prayer and meditation. For many years, part of that ritual has been praying that "all beings be free of suffering" -- which is a traditional Buddhist loving-kindness mantra. However, over the course of this practice, I realized that my conceptualization of suffering -- and prayer and God -- was superficial and immature. To liberate people from suffering, we will all need to address the root cause of the problem.
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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.
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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
Sponsor an episode: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/sponsor-an-episode
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 #buddhism #meditation

Oct 2, 2023 • 10min
Episode 364: ”I have plenty of time” (understanding female timelines)
This phrase -- "I have plenty of time" -- is one I've heard from many, many women throughout my dating history. However, is that really true? In today's episode, I discuss some of the uncomfortable facts about female fertility, especially as they pertain to men's sexual selection priorities. In today's world, women can be anything -- but they can't be everything. Because no one can.
Fertility facts: https://www.cnyfertility.com/fertility-stats-by-age/
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

Sep 29, 2023 • 8min
Episode 363: Why I do what I do (if no one else is doing the job, you’re elected)
In the course of my work, I'm occasionally asked why I do what I do. It's a complicated question, but -- by way of an answer -- I'd like to offer an anecdote from my life. On a Saturday night many years ago, I ended up directing traffic at a chaotic intersection in New York City. The moral of the story is that the world doesn't need more people getting irate or walking past the problem. The peanut gallery is full. If you see an issue, and no one else is solving it, then congratulations: you've just been elected. Become part of the solution, and your life will be an adventure.
Social Media
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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
Sponsor an episode: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/sponsor-an-episode
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 #leadership #adventure

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Sep 25, 2023 • 11min
Episode 362: Love like the sun (moving beyond the exchange of value)
Explore the concept of love through the analogy of the sun's boundless light, emphasizing generosity and selflessness. Encourage altruism, forgiveness, and persisting in radiance. Discover how to deepen personal connections through active demonstration of love.

Sep 22, 2023 • 8min
Episode 361: Overcoming impostor syndrome (understanding why it doesn’t make sense)
Exploring impostor syndrome and the paradoxical feelings of incompetence and capability. Strategies for overcoming it by seeking reassurance in new roles and navigating performance standards for building confidence. Overcoming imposter syndrome with patience and authentic confidence through self-compassion and professional competence.

Sep 18, 2023 • 11min
Episode 360: How to be wise (accepting the gift that nobody wants)
In the course of my work, I'm occasionally asked how it is that I came to know what I know. I usually answer that, to the extent that I am wise, I became wise through pain and insight. Pain in the gift that nobody wants -- but if you learn to listen to pain, it will teach you some of life's profoundest lessons. In this episode, I discuss some of the obstacles that prevent people from taking advantage of the opportunity in pain, and how to use insight to accelerate your growth.
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
Sponsor an episode: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/sponsor-an-episode
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 #wisdom #pain

Sep 15, 2023 • 11min
Episode 359: How to deal with haters
As soon as you stand up and run the risk of being somebody, you cast a shadow. One element of that shadow is a body of antagonists that is subject to trying to denounce and destroy you. These are haters. However, haters don't actually hate as much as they envy. In this episode, I discuss how envy works and how to respond to the envious.
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
Sponsor an episode: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/sponsor-an-episode
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 #courage

Sep 11, 2023 • 9min
Episode 358: Women and acceptable loss
If it's true that women mate and date for gain (i.e., they get out more than they put in), then it must be true that men mate and date for acceptable loss (i.e., they put in more than they get out). It would not be possible for women to date for gain if they put in more than they got out, and such a relationship would likely prove unsustainable. However, it's important for men to understand that there is a difference between acceptable and unacceptable loss. I discuss more on this episode.
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
Sponsor an episode: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/sponsor-an-episode
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