

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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Feb 5, 2023 • 6min
Episode 291: What you need to heal a betrayal
Exploring the complexities of healing from betrayal in relationships, emphasizing mutual accountability and genuine efforts. Discussing necessary steps like taking responsibility, demonstrating change, and rebuilding trust through accountability.

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Feb 2, 2023 • 7min
Episode 290: Inequality is the basis of relationship
People need things from other people. And the medium through which value is exchanged is a relationship. When the value of the proposed exchange is strictly equal, no transaction occurs -- as this would actually be a net loss for both parties. No transaction, no relationship. This suggests that inequality is the basis of relationship, as it is the unequal exchange of value that motivates transaction. I will explain more in this episode.
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Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. Podcast available of Spotify, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and others. See the "About" tab for more information on donations and consultations. Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
#dating #relationship #economics

Jan 30, 2023 • 6min
Episode 289: Why women don’t apologize
Exploring why women struggle to apologize to men, the podcast delves into the importance of taking responsibility in relationships. Discussing the use of humor and emotional coping, it emphasizes the significance of verbal apologies for fostering healthy relationships.

Jan 27, 2023 • 5min
Episode 288: You can’t have any relationship with anyone
This one took me a long time to figure out. You can't have any relationship with anyone. Or, to put it another way, you can't necessarily have the relationship you would like to have with the person you happen to be attracted to. You can only have certain types of relationships with certain types of people. Trying to fit the person to whom you are attracted into the relationship format you prefer is the path of pain. A better idea is to try to fit the relationship to the person. I talk more about how to do this in this episode.
Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated program and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com.
Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. Podcast available of Spotify, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and others. See the "About" tab for more information on donations and consultations. Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
#dating #relationship #attraction

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Jan 24, 2023 • 8min
Episode 287: How to have effortless relationships with women
People say that relationships take work, but this is only if you choose poorly. Select the right partner and sex, love, and affection will flow to you as effortlessly as water moves downhill. The key to this process is understanding the importance of being a woman's perceived best option. Almost all the issues that men are subject to experiencing in their relationships are rooted in their woman's belief that she could do better. I'll discuss more in this episode.
Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated program and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com.
Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. Podcast available of Spotify, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and others. See the "About" tab for more information on donations and consultations. Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
#relationship #dating #attraction

Jan 21, 2023 • 6min
Episode 286: Evil isn’t dark
Popular culture has trained people to associate evil with darkness. However, evil rarely presents itself as something hideous, twisted, and dark, and darkness is actually an aspect of divine nature. This conceptualization throws people off track, and leaves them vulnerable to the ensnarements of the negative force. In this episode, I will discuss how this misunderstanding likely came to pass, and how to keep yourself safe through more accurate discernment.
Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated program and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com.
Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. Podcast available of Spotify, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and others. See the "About" tab for more information on donations and consultations. Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
#spirituality #spiritual #evil

Jan 19, 2023 • 6min
Episode 285: Why I talk about sex and money
The podcast delves into the connection between sex, money, and psychology, emphasizing how addressing these areas can lead to self-fulfillment and mental health. It explores how social hierarchies and status influence well-being, highlighting the importance of seeking fulfillment beyond material possessions.

Jan 17, 2023 • 6min
Episode 284: How to make a connection with anyone
Learn the art of making genuine emotional connections with others by understanding empathy. Explore the complexities of human interactions and the importance of emotional understanding in forging deep connections.

Jan 15, 2023 • 6min
Episode 283: Being kind is not being nice
Kindness is more complex than it seems. It’s not just about being nice; true kindness often involves a tough love approach. The discussion dives into the dual nature of kindness, contrasting it with niceness. Loving honesty is shown as essential for genuine kindness, while enabling behaviors can lead to harm. Real-life examples illustrate how accountability complements compassion, fostering deeper connections. It challenges listeners to rethink their understanding of kindness in everyday interactions.

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Jan 13, 2023 • 7min
Episode 282: Loyalty means different things to men and women
In turns out that both men and women are capable of loyalty, though each group tends to remain loyal to different things. Whereas men are typically loyal to their duties, women are typically loyal to their feelings. It is what it is. Accepting this reality can help men and women have more harmonious and rewarding relationships with each other. Each other holds out a growth opportunity for the other, which I will discuss at the end of the episode.
Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated program and the world's only empirically-validated GRE test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: https://stellargre.com.
Orion is a licensed psychologist in the state of California. Podcast available of Spotify, Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and others. See the "About" tab for more information on donations and consultations. Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com
#loyalty #relationship #dating


