Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls

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.Follow her work at ltaspod.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

The Warrior Archetype is the set of testosterone-driven impulses that have a man develop his competence and courage. It's also associated with aggression which is why it's often attacked as "toxic masculinity". This episode discusses the function of this archetype, how it relates to mental health/confidence, the hormonal basis, and how to embody it in a constructive way.My website is redone and the Masculine Archetype Challenge is available again. If you want a guide to connect to your warrior nature, check it out at ruwando.com/archetype.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

"There is a lot of correlation between rough childhoods and fatherless homes. But there is also a negative effect on the FATHER shirking his responsibility."Despite the fact that women are usually the ones raising the topic of commitment in hetero relationships, commitment is actually a masculine (testosterone-driven) virtue. The ability to commit, be it to family group, purpose, or values, is a necessary stage in the development of a man. In this episode I explain why commitment is a masculine virtue, what men get out of it, and how to grow up and put your balls on the table.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

"Come back with your shield - or on it" ~ Spartan mothers to their sons before battle (according to Plutarch)Queen Gorgo says those words to Leonidas in the movie 300. Deontay Wilder referenced it in his willingness to be KO'ed cold rather than a ref stoppage in his loss to Tyson Fury. This line stirs up something in anyone with testosterone-receptors because it hits the primal masculine value of being willing to die (literally or metaphorically) rather than avoid conflict.Men are being cultured against this willingness and it's leading to self-esteem issues, inability to perform (in many ways), the crisis in masculinity. In this episode I speak about the origin of this virtue and how to reclaim it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Many ancient traditions and mythologies speak of the "4 Elements" which represent 4 neurotransmitters: Fire - Dopamine, Serotonin - Water, Acetylcholine - Air, GABA - Earth. Understanding this balance allows you to express your gifts, but also find internal balance, and play better with others.In this episode I'll break down the biological basis, self-assessment, and reaching balance (emotional security).Referencing Dr. Eric Braverman's bravermantest.com, strength coach Charles Poliquin, and some esoteric metaphors. Yes, I did shave my head to dress up as Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Our Emotional-Territorial brain evolved to 1) connect as social groups, 2) determine place in the 'dominance hierarchy'. Much of our self-esteem, locus of control, and ability to socialize comes down to the imprinting of the primitive nervous system.This episode covers the evolutionary purposes of the territorial brain, the hierarchal layer of reality, and how to access the virtues of dominance— both in defending oneself, but also in service to your social groups. Referencing Timothy Leary's exopsychology model, honor cultures, and the relationship with testosterone.#masculinepsychology #honorculture #exopsychologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

"Reality is a controlled hallucination" (Anil Seth)This episode explores the different layers of reality perception. The goals and vulnerabilities of the 'Reason Circuit', and how perception can be bent to intentionally influence reality. We pick apart certain 'Law of Attraction' ideas and how and why they seem to work.Referencing Exopsychology (Timothy Leary), Infinite Game Theory (James Carse), and some personal perspectives.This topic was voted on and recorded live in the Masculine Underground Forum.Join the free FB group at: forum.masculineunderground.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Craig Parkin is the author of Experiencing Wealth, a book on the psychology of deservedness (my interpretation). He and I met in Thailand. We've had a lot of fun conversations. This is one of them. Enjoy.https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08L671XZDAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Most of our perceptions of reality come from our social conditioning.Your recurrent states like confidence, connection, inner peace are often a result of your social (collective) programming.This discussion will cover how to *Break the Game* of societal reality so you can play freely.1. Why societies control individuals and why we're susceptible to this2. How society controls our perceptions3. Three ways to 'Break the Game'#infinitegametheory #sociosexualhierarchy #cultpsychologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Nicole Brenny is a vedic astrologer, YouTuber, and coach. She and I used to host a pirated radio show under the train tracks in Brooklyn. She recently did a "psychomagic" session on me a la the work of Alejandro Jodorowsky. It was cool. It was also weird. We talk about how it is a different method of speaking with the unconscious.http://nicolebrenny.com/#psychomagic #jodowrosky #unconsciousAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe