In this episode we talk about different perspectives on realities (subjective vs. objective reality), how we build our own reality, who sets the norms of "normal" vs. "not normal". We talk about the effect of social media, the effect of resentment on one's life, how important forgiveness is and how forgiving means taking responsibility for your own actions. Living in an abundant reality supposes having responsibility for your own choices.

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Regret is a type of shame-- One of the worst kinds since it allows the past to continually F up your present.

This episode covers some of my recent experiences confronting these very old feelings.

• The two types of regret
• Why sometimes your actions SEEM outside of your control
• How to retrain your autopilot
• Deleting victimhood
• Psycho-Cybernetics

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Actual abundance with women doesn't come from learning a bunch of social tricks. It comes down to who you are.

Here I boil down what makes a man attractive to women in two simple but universally true principles.

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The 'Dark Masculine' is the set of testosterone-driven traits that have been evolutionarily beneficial, but not accepted by modern society. (Hence they are "dark".)

The first Dark Masculine episode (from last summer) focused on healing shame. But how do you embody these characteristics for fun and profit?

Enter: The Beast

This episode speaks on channeling that animalistic part of you that conquers, takes, pillages, (and has people love him for it). We dive deep into some social taboos. Be warned.

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Q&A episode on the Lover Archetype, Dark Feminine, and Culture. Featuring Noelfry.

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The Magician Archetype is the part of the psyche responsible for creativity, making meaning, and spirituality. It's the part of you that "writes" your life story.

This episode covers:

1. Understanding "magic" and the creative process
2. Removing blocks to "becoming the Magician"
3. Opening the floodgates

I reference some mystical/occultist models. You can take them as a metaphor for creativity, or more literally if you choose...

#kingwarriormagicianlover #archetypes #jung #crowley #magick

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Last week I coached a listener of the podcast on integrating the Dark Masculine archetype—

I invited him on the podcast to share his experience with overcoming shame and fear of rejection in intimacy. We also discuss what do when your needs seem to conflict with your woman's needs, and how to respond to a woman's past traumas.

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Dr. Cam Sepah is a psychology, professor at UCSF Med School, and the founder of a number of startups including Maximus, a telehealth service for men's psychological and physiological development. We speak about his Dopamine Fasting protocol, men in the modern era, testosterone and more. Learn more about Maximus at:

https://maximustribe.com/

https://www.instagram.com/camsepah/

https://twitter.com/DrSepah

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The Road of Trials is a stage in the Hero's Journey where the hero powers up between "Meeting the Mentor" and "Apotheosis" (god mode). In real life, it's periods where there seems to be no progress, so it's easy to sink into apathy or frustration...

But this is actually one of the greatest opportunities to recreate yourself and recreate your life.

This episode covers:

• The two key principles that allow one to "Power Up" instead of stagnate
• The psychological backbone of the hero's journey story elements
• How to unf*ck your mind when things feel futile
• A preview of the Magician Archetype episode

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Nalaya Chakana is my beloved. She's also an intimacy coach and has been on the podcast before. We speak about maturing archetypes, dating, and a bit on our love story. (Don't worry it's not too sappy.)

Join Nalaya's community Make Love to Life.

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