Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls

“Money is like potatoes,” she said.Christina Berkley helps coaches build stunning practices and edge-walkers live stunning lives. I met her that time I was in a matriarchal sex cult where she was once a lead instructor. Her journey is a synthesis of mysticism and practical life creation that has had a very positive impact on my life.Her work: christinaberkley.comHer new project: https://www.facebook.com/groups/edgewalker/Get free access to my 5+ year archive of expert interviews and audio recordings by joining my email list at Ruwando.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

One of the most frustrating things is when you intend to do one thing, but end up doing the opposite. This happens a lot in emotionally-charged situations like in dating, intimacy, or creative purpose.Much of our behavior can seem like pre-patterned response. We resort to the "shapes" that our psyche has developed into. Luckily our psyche is plastic, meaning it can be reshaped into new forms. In this video I share two major principles for reshaping your psyche.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Matt Cone is a philanthropist and philosopher. I met Matt on a retreat in Thailand 2 years ago. He shared something called 'The Abundance Model', a philosophy and system for dealing with money. I was a bit skeptical at first, but practiced it anyway and found that 1) My wealth increased greatly, 2) I felt totally different about money. It's actually less about money and more about your view of the future.This model has inspired today's episodes 'sponsor', TheNeighborFund.comThe Neighbor Fund is a collectively driven charity to spread abundance in the world. Donors commit a small amount, then get to vote on how those funds are distributed in the world. You can participate at TheNeighborFund.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Iain Armstrong is a Kung Fu master in Thailand and the lineage holder of Nam Yang Kung Fu originated in Shaolin. We speak on Taoism, the mind-body connection, and understanding ‘qi’ in relation to physical fitness and longevity. Check out his work at https://kungfuretreat.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

We all have a masculine and feminine aspect to our psyche. The ability to integrate theses archetypes directly our intimate relationships and creative expression. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

This episode was inspired by some synchronistic events: a coaching conversations, ponderings on my new tattoo, and an essay by Carl Jung.Video version: https://youtu.be/eDRgEWIpxFQRites of passage were once an important piece of psychology development in men that both helped one access his unique gifts and potency, but also aligned his power with the needs of the tribe. Due to post-agricultural/industrial/consumerist developments, we've largely replaced this with societal norms that mostly repress the individual.This episode covers:How to develop creative purpose without tribal initiationThe "Matrix of the Psyche": Personal vs. Collective // Conscious vs. UnconsciousBiological definition of archetypesEastern vs. Western cultural assumptions about collectivity and individualityThe virtues vs. dangers of Collective IdentityHow Hero's become tyrantsThe Halo Effect in cult psychologySome sexual applicationsEpisode (literally) brought to you by Single Origin Skincare-- a non-profit that turns coffee waste into high quality soap, then uses the profits to buy education supplies for children in Thailand. My friend who founded it happened to also give me the book by Carl Jung that I reference throughout this episode. His sustainable products can be found at a discount on his indiegogo.Also, my new free members area is live on my website. Join my list at Ruwando.com to get free access to all my interviews and hidden content."The Masculine Archetype" is the set of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that correlate to testosterone. Learn how to connect to you individual expression in the 21 Day Masculine Archetype Challenge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Napoleon Hill's term for "channeling sexual energy" is often talked about, but rarely in a way that is practical. In this video I speak on a workable model for how to use "sexual energy" towards well-being and materialization of goals. Referencing:- Freud's sublimation- Jung's Instinct- Wilhelm Reich's muscular armoring and orgastic potential- Mantak Chia's microcosmic orbit, ejaculation control- the shortsightedness of NoFap- a workable metaphor for transmutation- Satanic sex magick (unintended tangent ;D)- How to's for allowing sensation up to higher levelsFree training at ArousalControlSecrets.comLater this week my free content library will be available at Ruwando.com (join the list) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Men often fear beauty because it puts us into an involuntary state-- one where we can't easily control our emotions or reactions. But the involuntary state is what makes life worth living...ArousalControlSecrets.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Your Hero's Journey is the best story there is. In this episode I speak on how to invest your attention to get the most momentum in the movie that is your life.Ruwando.com/archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

"Reality is a like a woman. She either moves towards you or runs away from you, depending on how you engage with it."'Synchronicity' is a term coined by psychologist Carl Jung and often misused by spiritual folk. But even as a subjective experience, it is critical in our ability to create our reality. In this live episode we speak on:+ Actual Jungian definition of synchronicity+ How the 'Call to Adventure' shows up YOUR personal life journey+ How to speed up subjective time, and density of subjective experience+ What to do about others' perceptions affecting your subjective reality+ How to expand your Realm of ControlAnnouncements:The free 1:1 Coaching Session bonus will no longer be offered after this round of the Masculine Archetype Challenge. You can still take advantage of the offer AND a free month in the Subversalist Inner Circle if you join now:https://ruwando.com/archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe