Beyond Success

Psychological Analysis of Batman: Shadow, False Self, Inner Child, & Fear


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Matt Reeves’s new movie, The Batman, is a case study in psychology. 

Both Batman and Riddler have deep psychological trauma. They both handle it in immature ways. And it reminds me of almost all guys who are trying to do better with women. 

Batman, Riddler, and many single guys who can’t get women create a false self, disown their shadow parts, and exile their inner child out of fear. But they don’t realize this cripples the healing process. 

In this episode, you’ll discover what Batman and Riddler should’ve done instead to heal their traumatic lives. And how you can heal yourself from any wounds you picked up. 

Listen now. 

Show Highlights Include:

  • Why the “False Self” depicted by both Batman and Riddler sabotages your happiness (even if you think it’s helping) (8:31) 
  • The insidious way men trying to get better with women become like the Riddler and ruin their chances of succeeding in a long-term relationship (10:56) 
  • The dangerous “Superhero Psychology” trap that fools you into believing you’re better with the ladies while making long-term love impossible (11:11) 
  • Why using your anger and rage to do good in the world like Batman actually makes you feel worse (18:53) 
  • Mr. Roger’s “anti-superhero” method for magnetizing love to you like honey does bees (21:18) 
  • Why Spiderman and Batman are not as psychologically strong as Iron Man (and how to be the “Iron Man” in your life) (22:56) 
  • Batman’s “Shadows Secret” for confronting your shadowed parts and unlocking peace and harmony in your psyche (32:57) 
  • How suppressing your shadow parts causes chaos like Riddler’s armed goons in your personal life (34:39) 
  • Why big muscles won’t help you find a girlfriend (and what to build instead) (40:52) 

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Does your neediness, fear, or insecurity sabotage your success with women? Do you feel you may be unlovable? For more than 15 years, I've helped thousands of people find confidence, fulfillment, and loving relationships. And I can help you, too. I'm therapist and life coach David Tian, Ph.D. I invite you to check out my free Masterclasses on dating and relationships at https://www.davidtianphd.com/masterclass/ now.

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