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by Anya Shakh
This is the Ancient Intelligence Podcast, a show that explores the fundamental ancient dynamics that exist between men and women. With the technology and automation of our world, our human nature remains fully intact. The constant question on my heart is what is the ultimate harmony that can be achieved between men and women and how do we get there? We explore culture, history, society, evolutionary psychology, biology, religious and spiritual teachings, and more.
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- 5 days ago
#161 | 3 Tips For Recovering Nice Guys & Girls
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I get into the nice guy and girl archetype, and why many of us learn to hide who we are and what we need out of fear. I get into where this pattern comes from, why we feel so much shame around having needs, how it shows up as self blame instead of honest communication, and my top three tips for recovering from nice guy and girl behaviors.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction03:00 — How Nice Guys and Gals Get Created04:00 — Avoidance of Self06:00 — Constant Self Blame and Overthinking07:30 — 3 Parts of the Nice Archetype’s psyche10:30 — Covert Behavior13:00 — 3 Things to Practice14:00 — Number One15:00 — Number Two21:30 — Number Three23:00 — Storytime____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- 1 weeks ago
#160 | How to Inspire the Masculine
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I riff on important differences between men and women and how we've lost the language for appreciating the masculine. I get into masculine love and devotion, men's instincts towards the bigger picture, what frustrates young boys more than anything, initiation rites, and the important difference between being a siren and a muse as a woman.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction03:00 — Men and Navigation05:00 — Men and Patience07:40 — Why Boys Need Men12:00 — Men as Teachers15:00 — Little Boys as Heroes17:00 — Inspiring Men as Women____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- 2 weeks ago
#159 | Are Women the Ultimate Influencers of Civilization? | Dr. Dani Sulikowski
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I sat down with evolutionary biologist Dr. Dani Sulikowski to explore her thesis of female intrasexual competition and how it can explain various aspects of our society from body image trends to modern feminism to the ever-present anti-natalism within our culture.Learn about how female reproductive suppression can be seen as an MLM-like structure, how western women directly parallel Roman women, the lifecycle of a civilization, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction03:00 — Introducing female intrasexual competition07:30 — Male versus female competition11:30 — Understanding emergent group level behaviors16:00 — Why are women more affected by groupthink?22:45 — How feminism has undermined courtship rituals27:00 — Feminism and Marxism32:45 — Civilizational rise and collapse52:00 — Social signaling of high status women59:00 — Is feminism rich women abusing poor women?01:00:00 — At what point does reproductive suppression denigrate men?01:06:00 — Young girls are overwhelmingly stressed01:18:00 — Dr. Dani’s message to young girls ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- 3 weeks ago
#158 | How Feminized Institutions Are Failing Boys & Men | Existential Evan
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I sat down with men’s rights activist and researcher, Evan Campbell aka Existential Evan to discuss the systemic challenges facing boys and men across education mental health, the workplace, and dating.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction03:00 — What are boys struggling with?04:00 — Gynocentrism in the education system07:30 — Evan’s background in research12:00 — We need more men in teaching15:00 — Predatory female teachers18:30 — Fluid Intelligence of Boys and Men23:00 — Curriculum targeting Australian boys29:00 — Feminist contradictions34:00 — Mental health crisis for men35:20 — Discrimination against men at work42:00 — Hypocrisy of equality at work45:30 — Has feminism always been misandrist?53:00 — The value of the mythopoetic movement01:02:00 — Paradox of choice in dating01:13:00 — The case against casual sex01:18:00 — Last thoughts on men and boys ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- Aug 17, 2026
#157 | The Biological and Spiritual Case Against Casual Sex
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I explore both the biological case for why casual sex is bad for women and the spiritual case for why casual sex is bad for both sexes. I get into how the fundamental disagreement on morality is the real root of our cultural divide. I discuss the data on casual sex, relationships, how I define soulmates, and why male strength is actually what matters in terms attraction.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction01:40 — Disagreements on Morality04:00 — Utopian Thinking05:20 — Why We Must Critique Feminism06:35 — Biological Case Against Casual Sex09:30 — The Data on Casual Sex15:00 — Putting a Stake in the Ground20:00 — Sex is Sacred24:00 — The Real Definition of Soulmate26:00 — Michelangelo’s masculine creativity28:00 — Strength of Men Study ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- Aug 10, 2026
#156 | Four Signs a Man Lacks Presence
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I explore how I experience masculine presence and why no amount of provision or resources can make up for it. Inspired by a coaching client, I break down four signs a man lacks presence. I trace the root cause back to childhood and make the case that a man’s inner connection with himself is what makes a present, confident man that has authority.Book - Unbound by Kasia UrbaniakTIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Why present is missing05:45 — Number one07:53 — Number two15:15 — Number three16:54 — Number four20:40 — Dominance and Submission ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- Jul 27, 2026
#155 | Philosophy of Men’s Style Pt 2 - Discover Your Style Archetype
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jThis is pt 2 of a 2 part series focused on men’s style. Here I help you understand your style archetype and how to align your clothing with your individual identity. **Note: I have created these archetypes based on my extensive experience in the men’s fashion industry as well as over a decade of time spent working in branding and advertising.If you haven’t watched part 1, I recommend doing so first. That will ground you in a brief but comprehensive understanding of the history of European and American men’s style (ancient to present). https://youtu.be/112lPzmnFkw?si=YoNW66ulXFooY85gLet me know what ya’ll think!TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction04:00 — Understanding archetypes06:45 — The Rugged10:20 — The Scholar12:44 — The Athlete18:25 — The Creative22:50 — The Refined26:20 — Men with combo archetypes ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- Jul 20, 2026
#154 | Philosophy of Men’s Style Pt 1 - A Brief History
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jThis video essay explores a condensed history of menswear from the ancient world to the present. It is part 1 of a 2 part series. Understanding the history is foundational to developing your personal style. Part 2 will address style archetypes and how to align clothing with your individual identity (coming next week).LINK:Interview I mentioned in the intro: https://blog.fitnyc.edu/artanddesign/2020/10/16/anya-shakhmeyster-reimagines-russian-style-with-a-new-sensibility/TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction04:00 — Ancient to Medieval09:00 — Three Status Symbols10:00 — Renaissance to Baroque17:15 — The Birth of Modern Menswear21:26 — Influence of Sport, Leisure & Military26:20 — Three Schools of Menswear28:33 — American Sportswear - Final Frontier ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
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This is the Ancient Intelligence Podcast, a show that explores the fundamental ancient dynamics that exist between men and women. With the technology and automation of our world, our human nature remains fully intact. The constant question on my heart is what is the ultimate harmony that can be achieved between men and women and how do we get there? We explore culture, history, society, evolutionary psychology, biology, religious and spiritual teachings, and more.
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