What does it truly mean to be a man in 2025?
In this provocative Seduction Tech episode, I bring together two powerful voices with completely different philosophies on masculinity and desire.
Franziska Zaar, a Berlin-based relationship coach who helps men step into their empowered masculine energy, and Taylor Ashton Ellwood, founder of Sovereign Submission, a men’s coach who teaches the art of conscious surrender, meet for the first time in a rare philosophical duel.
This conversation explores polarity, leadership, biology, dominance, devotion, and the very essence of attraction between men and women.
We dive deep into:
* Whether men have lost their strength or are simply evolving into a new form of power.
* The fine line between leadership and control.
* How biology shapes attraction and why hormones still influence modern love.
* The difference between conscious submission and weakness.
* Why dominance without presence is performance, not power.
* The hidden psychology behind attraction, chaos, and childhood wounds.
* The spiritual intersection of masculinity, surrender, and devotion.
Both guests bring their truth. Franziska believes men are losing their internal compass because they have forgotten the natural polarity that creates attraction. Taylor believes that true masculine strength is found through surrender, presence, and emotional integrity.
Through this dialogue, we uncover that dominance and submission are not opposites but reflections of the same inner mastery: self-awareness.
I also bring my own experiences into the mix, discussing how chaos, peace, and childhood conditioning shape the way men love and lead.
This episode challenges the cultural stereotypes of masculinity and opens a new conversation about what it means to embody power in the modern world.
Referenced Concepts and Ideas (for listeners who want to explore deeper):
* Robert Bly’s “Iron John” and the myth of the Wild Man as the untamed masculine spirit.
* Carl Jung’s exploration of the shadow and anima, revealing how suppressed instincts manifest in relationships.
* John Bowlby’s attachment theory, explaining how early childhood bonds shape our need for approval and control.
* Testosterone and oxytocin studies on how hormones influence male and female behavior (Archer, 2006; Taylor et al., 2000).
* Carl Rogers’ ideas on authenticity and congruence, aligning with Taylor’s vision of sovereignty in submission.
Closing Reflection:
The truth is that both paths lead to mastery.
Some men find their strength in stillness, others in command.
The polarity between dominance and submission is not a battle to win, but a dance to understand.
Whether you resonate with Franziska’s call for the revival of masculine leadership or with Taylor’s vision of conscious surrender, this episode will make you rethink everything you know about attraction, power, and seduction.
Listen, question, and see which truth stirs your blood.
You can reach Taylor through his website SovereignSubmission.com and Sovereign Submission here on Substack.
You can reach Franziska through her website https://www.franziska-zaar.de and through her Polarity Love on Substack.
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