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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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- 1 weeks ago
#167 | What Happens When We Reject the Masculine
Discover your style archetype: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j(and get my 'Instant Wardrobe Reset' guide free) In this episode I explore what the chaos in France reveals about how our society has rejected masculine principles. Listen in to learn about the principles of masculine and feminine, origins of feminized chaos, ethic of justice versus ethic of care, why care only works inside a secure container, Grandmother wisdom based on Cuban folklore, and much more.MENTIONS/SOURCES: Why the World Feels So Chaotic Right Now - • Why the World Feels So Chaotic Right Now Janice Fiamengo's Essay on 'Ethic of Care' - https://fiamengofile.substack.com/p/t... Warriors and Worriers by Joyce BenensonLawrence Kohlberg's 6 stages of moral development - https://www.britannica.com/science/La... Free Press Debate 'Do We Still Need Feminism?" - • The Feminism Debate TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction02:00 — Heartbreak of Paris burning04:00 — Principles of the masculine08:00 — Origins of feminized chaos11:20 — Ethic of justice versus care14:00 — Only way ethic of care works17:00 — Framework fits with marxism19:00 — Conversations with women21:20 — Accepting the masculine22:30 — Grandma wisdom & Cuban folklore26:20 — Story about sex differences____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCal
- 2 weeks ago
#166 | The Mythology of Love | Shah Mirza
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I sat down with Shah from @thisisshah to explore the mythology of love. We discuss why stable partnerships are not compatible with the ideas of modern 'fantasy' based love. Listen in to learn about the dowry system, the marriage pyramid, where our idea of love comes from, the economic pressures we face, and much more.Our first collaboration - How can we make marriage great again? episode 106TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction02:00 — Dostoevsky’s warning04:00 — Reason to love07:30 — Romance or duty?10:20 — Newspaper archive 189013:00 — Dating versus courtship15:30 — Newspaper archive 191021:00 — Dowry laws24:20 — NY archive 178625:00 — Marriage minded?30:00 — Cyprus archive 197534:00 — Impact of feminism37:00 — Marriage pyramid43:00 — Nietzsche and love46:30 — Friendship and love51:55 — Mythology of love59:45 — Romantic novel phenomenon01:03:00 — Gen Z and pragmatism01:06:00 — Singapore dating app01:10:00 — Kids and their parents01:13:00 — Final thoughts____________________ 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
#165 | Why the World Feels So Chaotic Right Now
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I explore what's going on with the world right now through a big picture framework based on the balance and imbalance of the masculine and feminine.Listen in to learn about what culture actually is and why it feels dead, the two major shift points in the recent West, the creation of the 'Open Society,' shifting gender dynamics, and much more.MENTIONS/SOURCES:'Historical Atlas of Mythology' By Joseph Campbell'The Legend of the Baal Shem Tov' By Martin BuberConnor Beaton of ManTalks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIhEJtgc0Y8Rusty Reno: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Strong-Gods-Nationalism-Populism/dp/B08ZD4MR9FTIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction03:00 — Death or sex05:00 — Our culture is dead07:00 — Masculine and feminine Imbalance09:30 — Industrial age as masculine11:30 — WWII traumatized the west14:40 — Creation of the ‘Open Society’19:00 — Shift of gender dynamics21:30 — Post WWII era as feminine24:00 — Why things are so chaotic29:15 — My take on Cornell31:30 — Can we go back to pre-industrial33:00 — Ideas and final thoughts____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- Oct 5, 2026
#164 | One Phrase That Explains Men and Women
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I dive into a core truth about men and women based on a phrase that I heard that is so simple, yet profound.This can help us tease out why logic, clarity, and accountability matters so much to the masculine and presence, connection, and belief matters so much to the feminine.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction02:00 — Parable about men and women06:00 — Lessons about men and women08:45 — Tuned into Integrity12:00 — Telling the Truth17:00 — A woman’s connection to faith20:00 — Calling a man forth23:00 — Faith in men____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- Sep 28, 2026
#163 | Ancient Wisdom About the Feminine Spirit
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I dive into some observations about the masculine and feminine based on Kabbalistic principles, female dignity, some important sex differences, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction01:45 — Why I love being Jewish03:00 — Foundations of truth08:00 — Is a woman the infinite?10:30 — A Woman’s dignity13:00 — What is the dark feminine?18:30 — Story of Rabbi Akiva and Rachel22:00 — Lessons about feminine power25:00 — Sex differences in attunement31:00 — Outro____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching
- Sep 22, 2026
#162 | The Healing Power of Men’s & Women’s Work | Meg and Jacob O’Neill
In this episode I sit down with my favorite couple, Meg and Jacob O’Neill for a raw conversation exploring men’s work, women’s work, ancestral rites of passage, and what it takes to build a devotional relationship between a man and a woman.Listen in to learn about exactly what ‘doing the work’ means, the nervous system of community, ego obliterating love, releasing codependency, the three stages of relating, and so much more.Meg O’Neill is a Sex & Relationship coach and Jacob O’Neill is a Men’s Leadership Coach. They are both doing powerful work in their respective zones of influence. They are always running workshops, retreats, and virtual courses so find them on Instagram to get into their work:Connect with Meg - / the.meg.o Connect with Jacob - / thejacoboneill TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction01:30 — What is Men’s Work?04:00 — What is Women’s Work?06:45 — Meg & Jacob’s Relational Journey10:00 — Nice Guy & Controlling Woman Dynamic12:40 — Initiation into Manhood17:00 — Masculine capacity & feminine fullness20:00 — A woman’s deepest wound23:00 — Reverence for the opposite sex30:00 — Ego obliterating love33:00 — Sacrifice over compromise35:45 — Nervous system of community39:00 — Sacrifice in love42:30 — Three stages of relating47:00 — How Meg relates to Jacob50:00 — What is a safe woman?52:00 — Conclusion____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="ytAttributedStringLink ytAttributedStringLinkCallToActionColor" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0llWklsUmx4bFdmSEpRU2JkNXhJZk93bkdtUXxBQ3Jtc0trNl91U2F4cUtmaEJBWU9HZ0hsZWJpUGx4RlZxTDlFTENwS3l6MUpKaklmaF9BOVYxWkszNkREbkpIN2xxUUhiSnpmUjRnS2Nod0txYXBKUTg5QjRmOTdaUHl
- Sep 15, 2026
#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
- Sep 8, 2026
#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
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