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Brian Begin PodcastBrian Begin PodcastWhy Resentment Is Destroying Your Relationships - Ruwan MeepagalaThis week, Brian sits down with Ruwan Meepagala—coach and creator of Anabolic Psyche—for a powerful conversation on masculinity, embodiment, and living with integrity.They explore how modern men lose connection to their power—and how to reclaim it through shadow work, honesty, and purpose.You’ll hear:-Why most men feel stuck (and what actually frees them)-The truth about the “dark masculine” and why it’s essential-How resentment kills intimacy—and how to clear it-The feminine...2025-07-161h 10Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsA Surrendered Woman w/ Nalaya | 200Mrs. Meepagala rejoins the pod after 100 episodes. (She was on ep100 before we had kids). We speak on power dynamics and imbalance in relationships, mother and father figure differences, the beauty of surrendered woman, and our personal experiences with “trad” gender roles. If you’re a man in a committed relationship that’s not going the way you want, you may want to join my small group program: https://www.ruwando.com/LYF 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Motherhood and work during baby years 05:27 - Challenging part of becoming a parent...2024-09-191h 22Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsThe Magician Archetype: Belief, Meaning, and the Creative Process (republish)The Magician Archetype is the part of your psyche that makes meaning, abstracts reality, and creates your life-- whether you take that literally or figuratively depends on your Magician. This episode covers "magic" in the creative process, the shadow aspects of the magician, the five stages of belief, the importance of the Fool archetype, hacking self-fulfilling prophecy, and how to become the magician. 00:00 Intro 4:20 Magical thinking throughout history 5:35 Subjective mind of magical thinking 10:55 What is the magician archetype? 13:57 Belief and meaning as magicians tools 18:21 Magic...2024-05-241h 37Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsWarrior Archetype: Conquer Your Demons (republish)The Warrior Archetype is the part of the psyche for overcoming obstacles and winning zero-sum competition. It's become the most suppressed aspect of masculinity in the modern era. Activate this archetype within you with the Masculine Archetype Challenge. Comes with a complementary coaching call with Ruwan: https://www.ruwando.com/archetype (Republish from 2020) 2024-05-131h 04Masculine Health SolutionsMasculine Health Solutions#161 - Masculine Archetypes, Discovering your BEST SELF with Ruwan Meepagalahttps://www.ruwando.com/coaching https://www.instagram.com/ruwando/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ruwando-podcast-psychology-for-men-with-brains-and-balls/id1267897873 https://www.youtube.com/@ruwando/videos Thank you for tuning into this episode with RUWAN MEEPAGALA! 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡 This episode was an absolute blast in that Ruwan, touched on a lot of the topics that I think are super important for men to understand and master in life.👈🏽👈🏽👈🏽👈🏽 Masculine Archetypes along with the psychology behind why certain men do what they do or lack thereof. Ruwan, discussed Jungian concepts and how they can be se...2023-12-281h 05Manned Up ConversationsManned Up ConversationsExploring The Masculine Archetype Challenge with Ruwan MeepagalaSend us a textIn episode 51, we take a deep dive into the world of the masculine archetypes with Ruwan Meepagala.We unpack his journey into coaching, navigating the seemingly saturated coaching space, his learnings as a new father and how that impacts on his coaching conversations.  Ruwan also shares how he ended up in a cult and highlights the good and potential dangers of heading down that path. Then we narrow in on his 21 day masculine archetype challenge where he unpacks the benefits of grounding, introspection and material accomplishment for men.Ruwan M...2023-10-1958 minMen, Sex & Pleasure with Cam FraserMen, Sex & Pleasure with Cam Fraser#181 Masculinity: Relationships, Culture, and Evolution (with Ruwan Meepagala)On this episode of the #mensexpleasure podcast, I chat with Ruwan Meepagala. Ruwan hosts the Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls, and History of Man: How Men Came to Be. He lives in Mexico with his wife and child. We speak about a whole range of things, from his experience with OneTaste to becoming a father to relationship dynamics to evolution and masculinity. Ruwan and I have different viewpoints about some of these topics but we found some middle ground. Key points: - Ruwan introduces himself ...2023-09-151h 11Speaking Up: Surviving Religions and CultsSpeaking Up: Surviving Religions and CultsLeaving OneTaste - Ruwan Meepagala - S2E15Ruwan Meepagala is a podcaster and coach. In his early twenties, he became involved in the matriarchal cult, known as One Taste, which was recently covered in the Netflix documentary Orgasm Inc. Ruwan describes his time with the group as one of the most formative experiences of his life, giving him a crash course in some of the darker parts of human nature. The memoir of his years in the cult, along with his other writing and podcasts can be found at his Substack.Connect with Ruwan MeepagalaWebsitePodcast2023-04-2436 minIndoctriNationIndoctriNationOne Taste of Freedom w/ Ruwan MeepagalaRuwan Meepagala is a podcaster and coach. In his early twenties, he became involved in the matriarchal cult, known as One Taste, which was recently covered in the Netflix documentary Orgasm Inc. Ruwan describes his time with the group as one of the most formative experiences of his life, giving him a crash course in some of the darker parts of human nature. The memoir of his years in the cult, along with his other writing and podcasts can be found at: https://ruwando.substack.com/ In this revealing and insightful discussion, Ruwan opens up to Rachel about his time...2023-01-041h 11The Asad Badruddin PodcastThe Asad Badruddin PodcastCults, Fatherhood and Sharing in Public with Ruwan MeepagalaRuwan Meepagala is a men’s coach and host of the Ruwando podcast, where he talks about men’s challenges in relationships, with a focus on archetypes and esotericism. He also has substack and second podcast called the History of Man. In this episode we cover: what are some warning signs you might be part of cult what are some of the positive things families and businesses can learn from cults living a public life and covering taboo topics how he thinks about masculine feminine polarity while raising his daughter You can learn more about Ruwan’s work h...2022-09-031h 11Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls148 - How to Help Her Into Her FeminineModern women have a difficult dilemma: the working world requires them to be in their 'Masculine' (competitive self) while fulfilling relationships require them to be in their 'Feminine' (interdependent self). As a man who dates women, you can help her enter her Feminine at least at home. Not only will you reap the rewards of high polarity intimacy, it's also an opportunity to level up as a man.This episode draws on some fringe experiences in BDSM, and of course evolutionary biology.If you're interested in the more academic side of masculinity...2022-04-211h 45Leon Turetsky PodcastLeon Turetsky Podcast#34: Authenticity & Modern Masculinity - Interview with Ruwan MeepagalaToday I am chatting with Ruwan Meepagala who runs the Ruwando Podcast. We talk about Authenticity, Modern Masculinity and More. Ruwan's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...​ Ruwan's website: https://www.ruwando.com/2021-04-1951 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls094 Nicole Brenny: PsychomagicNicole Brenny is a vedic astrologer, YouTuber, and coach. She and I used to host a pirated radio show under the train tracks in Brooklyn. She recently did a "psychomagic" session on me a la the work of Alejandro Jodorowsky. It was cool. It was also weird. We talk about how it is a different method of speaking with the unconscious.http://nicolebrenny.com/#psychomagic #jodowrosky #unconsciousAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-1058 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsOvercoming Cyclical Depression, Suicidal ImpulsesWhen I was 15 I tried to kill myself. Since then I have had cyclical depression. It's been an ongoing journey that has led many beautiful things and various challenges. I'm sharing this with the hope that it helps other people. Depression doesn't necessarily mean suffering.This was previously published on my YouTube channel. I'm republishing because I think it's a better version of what I was getting at in the last episode.Also I'm in a process of converting everything to audio so y'all can get off your screens.2020-09-0714 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls093 Anish Patel: Feminine CleanseAnish Patel is a men's coach who has worked with Dr. Robert Glover and others. He shares with me an interesting practice called the Feminine Cleanse for men to let go of limiting behavior in relating to women and their masculinity.He has a free webinar speaking about how to undertake such a project:https://getrealbrother.clickfunnels.com/feminine-cleanse-webinar-registration1597898629790Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-0347 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsSelf-Validation & Assigning Meaning to GoalsOn my weekend detox trip a friend had a powerful experience regarding self-validation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-09-0116 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls092 Nalaya Chakana: Daring to Love, Conscious CelibacyNalaya Chakana is an intimacy coach who helps people experience real love and connection. She and I met in Peru some years ago. I had to ask her about conscious celibacy because... well you'll see.Her Dare to Love course starts in September 2020. It's for both men and women who want to find real intimacy.https://www.nalayachakana.com/dare-to-love/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-271h 11Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls091 Dr. Harrison Schultz: On Anarchy, Deviance, and The LeftDr. Harrison Schultz is an activist and was a leader in Occupy Wall Street. He shared his views on the state of the world, economic solutions, and anarchy.On 17 September he will be speaking at the Federal Reserve in New York.Harrison recommends checking out this website for understanding monetary policy: https://www.monetaryalliance.org/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-2059 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsFather Nature, King ArchetypeThe King Archetype is the aspect of masculinity that expresses responsibility, fatherhood, and security. In modern society, many men are lacking expression in this archetype. In order to fully actualize, one must be able to access this aspect of the unconscious.#depthpsychology #masculinity #kingwarriormagicianlover #herosjourneyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-08-1855 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls090 Victoria Redbard: New Paradigm IntimacyVictoria Redbard is a somatic sexologist and founder of The Institute of New Paradigm Intimacy. We speak about polarity in society, sex magic, and integrating eros into life. Also, buttplugs for business. (Listen to find out what that means.)www.victoriaredbard.com (all the links mentioned in the episode are in on her website)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-3046 minNew Paradigm IntimacyNew Paradigm IntimacyMen's Sexuality Feature: Ruwan MeepagalaWelcome to our Men’s Sexuality Feature. For the next two weeks, we will be sharing eight interviews from male-bodied leaders who embody unique transmissions of sexuality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is in celebration of the launch of the first Institute of New Paradigm Intimacy men’s course. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ENTER TO WIN: If you love listening to these episodes, SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A REVIEW TO RECEIVE FREE ACCESS TO OUR SEX MAGIC ONLINE COURSE - YOU WILL GO IN THE DRAW TO WIN ONE OF THREE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE EROS VAULT - our online membership portal of sexuality resources to revolutionise the way you view sex, love and relating to assist you with high performance.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this episode Lauren i...2020-07-2955 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsThe Unshakable Abundance RealityAbundance and Scarcity are states of the psyche that affect our nervous systems, mental health, and ability to experience objective wealth (be it with money, love, or even inspiration). This episode breaks down The Abundance Model, a method of resource management that solidifies the reality of Abundance in your unconscious and all the benefits that come from it.For more into: theabundancemodel.orgThis topic was voted on by the members of the Masculine Underground Forum. It's a free group to support men in self-actualization. Advertising...2020-07-281h 07Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsAntidotes to Nice Guy SyndromeNice Guy Syndrome is a set of maligned characteristics that have been conditioned into most men to some degree. It usually shows up in dating, relationships, and work. For a man to be personally fulfilled, but also useful to others he needs to get over this. In this episode I work off of previous conversations I've had with Dr. Robert Glover and Dr. Michael Pariser in an analysis of Nice Guy Syndrome.#niceguysyndrome #dating #masculinity #nmmng #herosjourneyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack...2020-07-231h 27Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls088 Michael Pariser: Nice Guy Hero's JourneyMichael Pariser, PsyD is a therapist and author of No More Mr. Nice Guy: The Hero's Journey, a guide that takes men through a process of overcoming 'Nice Guy Syndrome'. In this episode we break down male psychological tendencies, develop intimacy techniques, and even analyze my bad relationship patterns.Get Michael's book and receive a link to his interview with NMMNG author, Robert Glover: https://amzn.to/2O1FfUbhttps://drparisertherapy.com/Want to discuss these topics with like-minded men? Join the Masculine Underground Forum: http://forum...2020-07-161h 16Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls089 Laurie Handlers & Om Rupani: Tantra Meets BDSMLaurie Handlers and Om Rupani teach Tantra Meets BDSM, a class for real intimate polarity (something many are particularly challenged by in quarantine). We speak about sexual archetypes, creating trust, and topics critical to real intimacy.Their class is this weekend (18-19 July): http://omrupani.org/courses/tantra-meets-bdsm-levei1-julyUse the code RUWANDO for $50 off. (The price is for TWO people.)#tantra #bdsm #relationshipskillsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-151h 02Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls087 Jeremy Lipkowitz: Rewiring the Mind, Addiction, MindfulnessJeremy Lipkowitz is a meditation teacher and emotional intelligence coach. We speak about his journey from porn addiction into discovering mindfulness, rewiring the mind, and one's internal relationship.You can find his work at jeremylipkowitz.comIf you're interested in learning how to transmute your arousal instead of being a slave to it, check out my free series arousalcontrolsecrets.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-0956 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsDark Masculine: How To Overcome Sexual ShameInternalized shame is a killer of self-esteem, libido, and a person's spirit. More than ever before, collective morality shames authentic masculinity. The 'Dark Masculine' is the archetype of removing shame and returning to true form.In this episode I speak on 3 levels:1. Redefining beliefs around individual vs. collective "morality"2. The 2 types of male-specific shame, and biological roots3. How to unearth the 'Dark Masculine' archetype and heal shameThis was inspired by the posts in the Masculine Underground FB Group. If you find this...2020-07-082h 01Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsOvercoming Compulsive Behavior: Porn Addiction, "Laziness", etc.Compulsive behavior is anything that you do against your higher intentions. (Doing what you don't want or not doing what you do want.) These behaviors are often involuntary because they run on primal biological drives... but that doesn't mean you need to be a slave to them.In this episode we speak specifically on porn addiction and "laziness" as they show the different extremes of compulsion. We cover the biology of desire, behavior-hormonal correlation, and practical actions for overcoming compulsion.The masculine archetype class is half off for the...2020-07-071h 24Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsReality DominanceRuwan discusses Reality perception in this live discussion.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-07-021h 30Ruwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeRuwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeReality DominanceRuwan discusses Reality perception in this live discussion. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2020-07-021h 30Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls086 Ivan Zoric: Mixed Movement ArtsIvan Zoric is a movement mechanic and founder of Momentum Phangan, a movement gym/placespace in Koh Phangan. We speak about his 4 Corners philosophy for strength and mobility training.Ivan's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcbCGYBpWsUK7_6IbRrEIyg/featuredIG: @momentumphangan Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-06-2549 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls085 Mantak Chia: MultiOrgasmic Man, Universal Healing TaoMantak Chia is the grandmaster of the Taoist lineage of energy cultivation. He is the author of over 50 books including The MultiOrgasmic Man. In this episode, we speak about the Tao, spirit, energy cultivation.For the video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/x3_4ZahkTTQ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-05-2740 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls084 John Gray: Beyond Mars and Venus, Hormones, PolarityOn the threshold of my recent breakup, a friend lent me the book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus.At first, I resisted at it. I knew the book. I remember my mom watching the book's author, John Gray, on Oprah when I was 7 years old. I figured that a 27-year-old book couldn't possibly still be relevant.I was wrong. In many ways, it was refreshing to see how fundamentals truths remain so, even though societal change.That said, the world has changed a lot. How people perceive relating has changed...2020-05-201h 08Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls083 Marc Lewis, Ph.D.: The Biology of Desire2012 introduced me to the darkness of the unconscious.I fell in love with a hardcore drug addict. I didn't understand addiction. I thought she just an issue with willpower. All I knew was that possessed a joie de vivre, a passion for life, a willingness to follow her instincts with the full abandon that I myself was intoxicated by.She went off to rehab and I joined a cult called OneTaste. (See my podcasts on 'When I was in a matriarchal sex cult'.)Ironically (or synchronistically), OneTaste's spiritual views were largely related to...2020-05-131h 01Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls082 Carolyn Elliott: Existential KinkCarolyn Elliott is the author of Existential Kink, a method for getting what you want by getting off on what you don't. She and I met in OneTaste many moons ago. We talk about 'practical magick' (tinkering with the unconscious for positive effect), darker paths to enlightenment, Jedi mind tricks for happy relationships, and of course, her method of existential kink to 'manifest' some pretty wild things...Existential Kink is available on Amazon and Audible. https://www.CarolynGraceElliott.com/free for a preview and some other cool things.For the video version of this podcast...2020-05-061h 09Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRick & Morty & Archetypal MasculinityRick and Morty is one of the most popular TV shows due to great writing and clever plotlines. But one of the reasons for its diehard male fan base maybe how the show demonstrates elements of the male psychodrama. In this episode, Ruwan discusses a few elements of the masculine unconscious that is portrayed in the show.Music by @collin_stanley For the video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/gWdvZN9dgro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/b...2020-05-0544 minRuwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeRuwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeRick & Morty & Archetypal MasculinityRick and Morty is one of the most popular TV shows due to great writing and clever plotlines. But one of the reasons for its diehard male fan base maybe how the show demonstrates elements of the male psychodrama. In this episode, Ruwan discusses a few elements of the masculine unconscious that is portrayed in the show.Music by @collin_stanley For the video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/gWdvZN9dgro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2020-05-0544 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsPrometheus Rising: 4 Neural Circuits of ConsciousnessDrawing from Robert Anton Wilson's Prometheus Rising, we dig into Timothy Leary's Eight Circuit Model of Consciousness. The first four circuits (bio-survival, emotional-territorial, semantic, and socio-sexual) are present in all humans. Most human behavior, individually and collectively, is unconsciously driven by these circuits. Understanding them allows us to explain and predict behavior in politics, personality, and response to the environment. Much of this episode relates to the earlier Medusa/Mother Complex and Father Wound/Hero's Journey episodes, though from a more biological level. This gives a more neurological basis for the metaphoric ideas of Carl...2020-04-301h 52Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsWhy Amoebas Wiggle: The Role of the Ego and Unifying the UnconsciousWhat is the point of an ego?Many spiritual folks demonize the ego as this thing to 'transcended'. But the ego is one of the most important (and human) parts of the psyche. An expressed ego is necessary to unify your unconscious elements towards creativity and away from self-sabotage.We continue today through the Hero's Journey from the Mother Complex and Father Wound to what the formed ego is "supposed to do" once it has formed. We explain how the ego evolved alongside the evolution of life (and arguably all energy and matter). We also...2020-04-281h 02Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls081 Lt. Col. Dave Grossman: On Combat, On KillingLt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired Army Ranger and the author of On Killing, On Combat, and a number of other books on the psychology of violence. His first book greatly influenced Ruwan when he was an officer select in the US Marine Corps. We discuss the Warrior archetype, trends affecting male mental health, how to prepare yourself for the worst, and stoicism.Grossman's work: https://www.Killology.comAccess your inner Protector in the Masculine Archetype Challenge: https://www.Ruwando.com/ArchetypeFor the video version of this podcast, click here: h...2020-04-131h 34Ruwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeRuwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of Life081 Lt. Col. Dave Grossman: On Combat, On KillingLt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired Army Ranger and the author of On Killing, On Combat, and a number of other books on the psychology of violence. His first book greatly influenced Ruwan when he was an officer select in the US Marine Corps. We discuss the Warrior archetype, trends affecting male mental health, how to prepare yourself for the worst, and stoicism.Grossman's work: https://www.Killology.comAccess your inner Protector in the Masculine Archetype Challenge: https://www.Ruwanodo.com/ArchetypeFor the video version of this podcast, click here...2020-04-131h 34Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls080 Dr. Steve G. Jones: Is Astral Projection a Thing?Dr. Steve Jones is a clinical hypnotherapist and has been on TV a lot. I brought him on to speak on Astral Projection: the subjective act of leaving the body. He shares some hows and whys along with some interesting takes on reality.Free hypnosis download on his website: https://www.stevegjones.comFor the video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/jVNj3vl6ldg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to R...2020-04-0859 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsFather Wound & Secondary FatherThe Father Wound are insecurities that come from the shortcomings of our primary role model. Many myths show slaying a father figure (i.e. Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader) because it represents a man being able to separate from his paternal shadow. Healing the wounds, and expressing dormant masculinity happens through what Joseph Campbell calls the Secondary Father.What it means to 'slay the dragon' in your mind'Saving the princess' myths and your own AnimaHow to heal your Father WoundThe anthropological/sociological correlation, tribal rites of passageWhy so many stories have orphans as the main characterThe logical side...2020-04-071h 06Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls079 Brett Jones: StrongFirst, Kettlebell TrainingBrett Jones is the chief instructor at StrongFirst, accomplished strongman. We speak about strength from the cellular level all the way up to the mindset required to apply force. Aside from the useful strength tips, this episode is chock full of metaphors for growth in life.Check out his work at AppliedStrength.com and StrongFirst.comThe Masculine Archetype Challenge now includes a complimentary video call with me again. Join at Ruwando.com/ArchetypeFor the video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/eTQKtrSck9w#Kettlebells #Strongfirst...2020-04-011h 06Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsMedusa & the Son of Swords: Overcoming the Dark Feminine/Mother ComplexThe Mother Complex is an early obstacle in the individuation of masculine consciousness. It affects one's ability to relate to the Feminine aspect of the psyche in all its forms: Women (in dating), your own emotions and creativity, and your social environment.This episode covers it on 3 layers:How to overcome the Dark Feminine's challenge to your individuation (The internal Hero's Journey)How it maps to anthropological evolution, from our neolithic ancestors to modern Homo SapiensRuwan's personal experience of confronting the Dark Feminine when he was in the Matriarchal cult.How it relates to men's mental...2020-03-241h 28Ruwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeRuwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeMedusa & the Son of Swords: Overcoming the Dark Feminine/Mother ComplexThe Mother Complex is an early obstacle in the individuation of masculine consciousness. It affects one's ability to relate to the Feminine aspect of the psyche in all its forms: Women (in dating), your own emotions and creativity, and your social environment.This episode covers it on 3 layers:How to overcome the Dark Feminine's challenge to your individuation (The internal Hero's Journey)How it maps to anthropological evolution, from our neolithic ancestors to modern Homo SapiensRuwan's personal experience of confronting the Dark Feminine when he was in the Matriarchal cult.How it relates to men's mental...2020-03-241h 28Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsCompleting Psychological AdolescenceHow to evolve out of 'boy psychology': How individual consciousness correlates with collective, manic pixie dream girl/great mother, dark triad traits and completing cycles, Freud's sexual theory.For the video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/uXe3SVWlaGc/#ArchetypalMasculinity #DominancePsychology #HowtoAttractFeminineWomen #ArousalControl #ManicPixieDreamGirl #JungianPsychology #DakrTriad #RedPillPsychology #Archetypes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-03-0359 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls078 Matt Bowden: Adventures with Drugs and ManifestationMatt Bowden is a musician and visionary who created safe alternatives to drugs in New Zealand. He is featured in a VICE documentary on the legal drug trade. We speak about intuition, spirituality, and of course, drugs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-191h 15Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsInfinite Play: Coming of Age in the Matriarchal Cult of OrgasmThis is the opening chapter to my memoir on my time in the sex cult. To keep up to date with the book and to learn more, make sure you're on my email list. Join at Ruwando.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-1406 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls077 Om Rupani: Masculine ResilienceOm is a D/S instructor who has been on the podcast quite a few times. I recently watched the Red Pill documentary and wanted to speak with him on the male response to hardship.Om has a few workshops this year and will put up the dates as they are confirmed at omrupani.orgYou can get $50 off by using the discount code RUWANDO. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at...2020-02-1253 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsCult Psychology Principles and TacticsWe speak about the Dark Arts... How cults/advertisers/propangandists shift collective reality; How to recognize and avoid unconscious negative influence; How to use it positively in leadership, relationships, family, and social situations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-111h 03Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsFollow Your Passion and the Money Will Follow Is Not the Full StoryThis was originally a Facebook post that many people on an artistic path found useful. Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-1002 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsColossus vs. Wolverine: 2 Strategies on Experiencing EmotionsArticle from 2018. Common ideological battle in men's development. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-0704 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsWhen Kali Trampled Shiva: A Parable for Men About Difficult WomenRecording of my most shared article from last year. I referenced back to it recently after listening to a bit by Jordan Peterson on how "there's nothing men can do when a woman is irrationally upset." I like JP, but that's simply not true. Handling a woman's emotions is part of being a complete man and an opportunity for growth.The 21 Day Archetype Challenge is back: Ruwando.com/archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to...2020-02-0614 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls076 Jordan Luke Collier: Subjective vs. Objective BeautyJordan is the head instructor of Ars Amorata. We philosophize on beauty as a heuristic for navigating life.Access my 5+ years of content archives for free by joining my list at Ruwando.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-051h 14Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsDrive Your Own Bus: On"Self-Love" and Filtering Reality Properly"Self Love" is a phrase thrown around a lot, but it means something different for men and women. This episode covers what Masculine self-love is and how it relates to reality creation. Critical for being a powerful husband/bf, father, leader. And also simply being a happy fulfilled individual.Archetype Class:Ruwando.com/archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-0444 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsThe Virtue of Male AggressionArticle from early 2018. This one got me kicked off The Good Men Project for being "too volatile." My archived content now available free when you put your email in at Ruwando.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-02-0313 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsThe Devils Inside Us: How Sexual Archetypes Help IndividuationThis is one of my denser articles, so I thought it would be good in audio format. We dig into the rape fantasy and how it reveals opportunities for healing in relationships and in the Self.Take the 21 Day Masculine Archetype Challenge at Ruwando.com/archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-01-3013 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls075 Christina Berkley: Orgasm, Money, Potatoes“Money is like potatoes,” she said.Christina Berkley helps coaches build stunning practices and edge-walkers live stunning lives. I met her that time I was in a matriarchal sex cult where she was once a lead instructor. Her journey is a synthesis of mysticism and practical life creation that has had a very positive impact on my life.Her work: christinaberkley.comHer new project: https://www.facebook.com/groups/edgewalker/Get free access to my 5+ year archive of expert interviews and audio recordings by joining my email list at Ruwa...2020-01-2959 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsReshaping Emotional Patterns, TraumaOne of the most frustrating things is when you intend to do one thing, but end up doing the opposite. This happens a lot in emotionally-charged situations like in dating, intimacy, or creative purpose.Much of our behavior can seem like pre-patterned response. We resort to the "shapes" that our psyche has developed into. Luckily our psyche is plastic, meaning it can be reshaped into new forms. In this video I share two major principles for reshaping your psyche.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2020-01-2748 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls074 Matt Cone: The Abundance ModelMatt Cone is a philanthropist and philosopher. I met Matt on a retreat in Thailand 2 years ago. He shared something called 'The Abundance Model', a philosophy and system for dealing with money. I was a bit skeptical at first, but practiced it anyway and found that 1) My wealth increased greatly, 2) I felt totally different about money. It's actually less about money and more about your view of the future.This model has inspired today's episodes 'sponsor', TheNeighborFund.comThe Neighbor Fund is a collectively driven charity to spread abundance in the world. Donors commit...2020-01-2237 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls073 Iain Armstrong: Taoism and Kung FuIain Armstrong is a Kung Fu master in Thailand and the lineage holder of Nam Yang Kung Fu originated in Shaolin. We speak on Taoism, the mind-body connection, and understanding ‘qi’ in relation to physical fitness and longevity. Check out his work at https://kungfuretreat.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-01-151h 03Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsAlchemy of the Psyche: Anima & Animus in Intimacy and Creative ExpressionWe all have a masculine and feminine aspect to our psyche. The ability to integrate theses archetypes directly our intimate relationships and creative expression. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2020-01-1445 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsIndividuation vs. Collective UnconsciousThis episode was inspired by some synchronistic events: a coaching conversations, ponderings on my new tattoo, and an essay by Carl Jung.Video version: https://youtu.be/eDRgEWIpxFQRites of passage were once an important piece of psychology development in men that both helped one access his unique gifts and potency, but also aligned his power with the needs of the tribe. Due to post-agricultural/industrial/consumerist developments, we've largely replaced this with societal norms that mostly repress the individual.This episode covers:How to develop creative purpose without...2020-01-071h 06Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsSex Transmutation, ExplainedNapoleon Hill's term for "channeling sexual energy" is often talked about, but rarely in a way that is practical. In this video I speak on a workable model for how to use "sexual energy" towards well-being and materialization of goals. Referencing:- Freud's sublimation- Jung's Instinct- Wilhelm Reich's muscular armoring and orgastic potential- Mantak Chia's microcosmic orbit, ejaculation control- the shortsightedness of NoFap- a workable metaphor for transmutation- Satanic sex magick (unintended tangent ;D)2019-12-3145 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsOn Fearing Beauty, How to Handle Involuntary ResponseMen often fear beauty because it puts us into an involuntary state-- one where we can't easily control our emotions or reactions. But the involuntary state is what makes life worth living...ArousalControlSecrets.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-12-2422 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsYour Personal Development is a Genre of EntertainmentYour Hero's Journey is the best story there is. In this episode I speak on how to invest your attention to get the most momentum in the movie that is your life.Ruwando.com/archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-12-1726 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsHacking Synchronicity:"Reality is a like a woman. She either moves towards you or runs away from you, depending on how you engage with it."'Synchronicity' is a term coined by psychologist Carl Jung and often misused by spiritual folk. But even as a subjective experience, it is critical in our ability to create our reality. In this live episode we speak on:+ Actual Jungian definition of synchronicity+ How the 'Call to Adventure' shows up YOUR personal life journey+ How to speed up subjective time, and density of subjective...2019-12-0949 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls072 Leslie Selene: Witchcraft and Initiation“Sex is the poor man’s meditation.” ~ Leslie SeleneLeslie Selene is a spiritual medium, meditation teacher, and author. She was introduced to me many years ago as a ‘Witch Doctor’ when I was in a cult... Many things she told me back then finally clicked in my head five years later. We speak about her take on mysticism from different cultures, trauma and spirituality, sex work, and her various initiations in sexuality and mysticism. You can find Leslie on Facebook. Her books, Inviting Her In: diary of a witch and The Ariadne Dreamtime Network of Psychic As...2019-12-0458 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls071 Melanie Curtain: Dear Men, Sex ResearchMelanie Curtin is a writer, sex researcher, and the host of the podcast Dear Men: How to Rock Sex, Dating, and Relationships.She shares some of her interesting data points on male-female sexuality, tips for increased intimacy, and the importance of cougars for younger male sexual education..."God bless cougars" said Melanie. (And I agree. :))You can get $200 off her course at http://www.PleaseHerInBed.com/ with the discount code: RUWANDOhttps://www.MelanieCurtin.com/#Sexuality #SexResearch #Intimacy #Neuroplasticity #Dating #Relating #Cougars #ArchetypalPsychology #RelationshipPsychology2019-11-2752 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsOn Dating Multiple Women, Open Relationships, and Growth as a DudeOne the most common dating goals I hear from guys is "I want to date multiple women who are all okay with it". Even if it's partially ego-driven, it's actually a great goal as it forces you to grow as man. Here's what you need to know.21 Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetypehttp://forum.masculineunderground.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-11-2648 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsHow Emotions Affect Arousal Response: Between Couples & For IndividualsAudio version of this week's video. To watch visit Youtube.Ruwando.com.Our ability to feel physical pleasure is affected by how we process emotions. When I was a Libido and Relationship Counselor I found one key cause in BOTH individual psychogenic sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, anorgasmia) AND when couples can't enjoy sex with each other.Join the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetype#ArchetypalMasculinity #DominancePsychology #JordanPetersonJungianArchetypes #WhatisMasculinitytoYou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-11-2409 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsBefore you try 'Jelquing'... Truth About 'Male Enhancement'Audio version of last week's video. To watch visit Youtube.Ruwando.com.Does jelquing work? Kind of, but not in the way you may expect. Here what you really need to know about the quest for enlargement.Learn more about ninja bedroom skills at ArousalControlSecrets.comJoin the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetype#ArchetypalMasculinity #DominancePsychology #JordanPetersonJungianArchetypes #WhatisMasculinitytoYou See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands 2019-11-2306 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsFinding Direction, Psychogenic Sexual Dysfunctions, Penetrating Sensual Plane, Reality DominanceWe got some seemingly disparate topic requests in the forum.masculineunderground.com this week: finding life direction, psychogenic premature ejaculation, traversing from non-sexual to sexual communication. But they actually have similar principles that are foundational to masculinity:1:11 Finding your life direction11:41 psychogenic sexual dysfunctions/ premature ejaculation20:10 escalating from nonsexual to sexual communication27:09 Embodying the dark masculine/dominance in the bedroom in love relationshipsFree training on ejaculation control at ArousalControlSecrets.comArchetype Class: http://bit.ly/21archetype See acast.com/privacy for...2019-11-1834 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls070 Summer Engman & Micah Rodrigues: Devotion in RelationshipSummer is my former radio co-host, business partner, and a long time friend. Last time she was on the podcast (Ep. 050) she shared some enlightening perspectives on relationships. Now she’s engaged, so I had her and her fiance on to talk about it in practice.Join the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-11-1358 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsMy 2nd Year in the Matriarchal Sex CultMy second year in the matriarchal sex cult was much different that the first. (Catch Part 1: https://youtu.be/4Rni2uDd4Wc)I took some of the tactics I learned as a "party goer" and employed them as a "party thrower". In a sense I became a mini-cult leader. My intentions, as most peoples' were good... but power corrupts.In this video I share a little more of group reality creation, some basic brainwashing "techniques" used on and by me, and what I believe are the useful nuggets for everyone. ...2019-11-111h 47Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsThe Vulnerability Trap: How to Recognize Real OpennessAudio version of today's video. To watch visit Youtube.Ruwando.com.Most people misunderstand vulnerability. It is not a set of specific actions or saying a particular thing. Often people aren't actually being vulnerable when they think they are. If you're watching this, I assume you already understand the benefits of vulnerability. This video will help you become aware of actual vulnerability. It might not be what you think, but it is within your control.Join the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archet...2019-11-0707 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls069 Solla Pizzuto: Taoist Sexual SecretsSolla Pizzuto teaches about healing and sexuality from both Taoist and Tantric perspectives. She coordinates the Meeting of the Masters retreat in Chiang Mai, Thailand (which is what had me move to Thailand 2 yrs ago.) She and I speak on Taoist and Tantric practices, “dark room enlightenment”, and male sexual performance. You can find out more about the retreat at the link below. (P.S. I’ll be around.)MeetingofMasters.com SollaWellness.com@sollatao on IGJoin the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetyp...2019-11-061h 15Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsMy First Year in a Matriarchal Sex CultI was in a matriarchal sex cult for two years in my early 20's. The journey turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, teaching me a foundational knowledge of the psyche that I couldn't have gotten in any normal school.This is Part 1 of what I think will be two parts. I speak about my first year in the cult, my background that led me to seek this adventure, and some notes on cult psychology and how group realities are formed.To participate in Part 2 live, join...2019-11-0458 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsMasculinity and Failure: How Men Should Use HardshipAudio version of today's video. To watch visit Youtube.Ruwando.com.Most people misunderstand masculine vulnerability. Men need to be vulnerable, but not in the same way as women. The main difference has to with challenges, winning, and failure. Understanding this is the key for men to grow and become better men. This video shares tips for men, obviously. But if you're a woman who dates men, please watch this video to understand your man's emotions, especially when he is struggling.Join the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com2...2019-10-3112 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls068 Karen Lorre: Chronic PleasureKaren Lorre teaches meditation and coaches people to healing through pleasure. She speaks with me on how to alchemize bad emotions, how materialization really works, and shares some anecdotes about Hugh Hefner during her time as a Playboy playmate. She is the author of Chronic Pleasure, I book I’ve been using to introduce healing and ease into my life. The print goes on sale later this year, but for a limited time, listeners of the Ruwando Podcast can get the free electronic copy. Just email karenlorre@me.com with the SUBJ: Chronic Pleasure and say hi. :)...2019-10-3057 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsHacking Abundance: How Giving Actually Creates MoreAudio version of today's video. To watch visit Youtube.Ruwando.com.Abundance and Generosity are not the same thing. Abundance, despite all the vagueries the 'Law of Attraction' promotes, there is a procedure by which you can change how you relate to material resources.Brittnee Bond and I share about in abundance retreat we put on in Thailand.Charity by Collective: TheNeighborFund.comJoin the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetype#ArchetypalMasculinity #DominancePsychology #JordanPetersonJungianArchetypes #WhatisMasculinitytoYou2019-10-2403 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls067 Olive Persimmon: The Coitus ChroniclesOlive Persimmon is the author of The Coitus Chronicles: My Quest for Sex, Love, and Orgasms, where she documents her wild adventures in trying to get her mojo back. I’m in the book (though my name has been changed so I wouldn’t sue her).OlivePersimmon.com#Dating #Psychology #WritersLife #Sexuality #Coitus #ChroniclesCelibacy #OlivePersimmon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-10-231h 01Ruwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsBottoming: When Feminine-style Influence Masculine PowerAudio version of today's video. To watch visit Youtube.Ruwando.com.I made a bad move with some cops recently... I was being too "masculine". There's a time and place to be Top Dog. There's many times where guys can take a practical tip from the ladies.We dig into how to practically deploy your anima (feminine-side) in the 21 Day Masculine Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetypeJoin the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetype#ArchetypalMasculinity #DominancePsychology #JordanPetersonJungianArchetypes #WhatisMasculinitytoYou #Cialdini #BDS...2019-10-1702 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls066 Jacqueline Buckingham: Huge Pussy LifeJacqueline Buckingham is an actress and entrepreneur, among other things. She’s the creator and star of The Box with Jacqueline on Amazon Prime (season 2 coming soon). She was also in Half Baked. She’s also driving an important movement involving vulvas and free speech. We talk censorship, masculinity/femininity, issues within feminism, butt munching and more.JacquelineBuckingham.comHugePussyStore.comCheck out the uncensored version of The Box season 1 on her new YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeErmpfA04bvXc-qPIvKKZQ#Feminism #Dating #Sexuality #Masculinity #Cens...2019-10-1647 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsFeminine Emotional Realities, Mother ComplexesWeekly Q&A in http://forum.masculineunderground.com2:49 Jordan Peterson and Camille Paglia misunderstanding Feminine Conflict5:10 Subjective vs Objective Reality perception11:47 What Patriarchy actually is Agriculture's effect on sexual specialization17:37 What men need to in conflict with the feminine realityLimbic dominance/ Setting the emotional realityDifference between offering security and Over-empathizing 22:36 Mother Complex26:54 Oedipus complex27:26 Fundamental ways to get out of the Mother Complex See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-10-1335 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsDating Your Partner's ArchetypesAudio version of today's video. To watch visit Youtube.Ruwando.comWhen you date someone, you're also dating their archetypes.Carl Jung coined the term "Quaternio" for the 6 archetypal relationships that exist when two people get together. Here I break down how you relate to the unconscious parts of your partners.Join the Men's FB Group: Forum.MasculineUnderground.com21 Day ♂Archetype Challenge: bit.ly/21archetype See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...2019-10-1005 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls065 Brianda Agramonte: Super Trip TalkBrianda is the host of Super Trip Talk, a podcast on the Gotham Podcast Studio network. We talk psychedelics, mental health, dating, sexuality, and spiritual semi-paranormal stuff. This is kind of Part 1 of a two part convo. (Part 2 is on her show.)SuperTripTalk.com#Psychedelics #Psychology #NewYork #MentalHealth #Sexuality #Dating See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-10-0948 minOn Belief: A Podcast About CultsOn Belief: A Podcast About CultsOneTaste With Ellen Huet and Ruwan MeepagalaEllen Huet of Bloomberg Businessweek joins me to discuss her coverage of OneTaste: once a darling of Silicon Valley, now an organization with an ousted founder, cancelled classes, and looking to pivot. Ruwan Meepagala joins me to discuss his time in the organization. In this episode, we discuss: Why women wanted to join OneTaste Why the group deliberately marketed their courses to Silicon Valley What Orgasmic Meditation is What drew participants to work for the organization What kinds of Quid Pro Quo were encouraged in the office How consent lines were blurred for many ...2019-10-0815 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsJoker movie, Incels/MGTOW, Masculine Pain, Status/DominanceRecording of Live call in the Masculine Underground FB Group [forum.masculineunderground.com]The Joker Movie shook me quite a bit. Many people don't understand masculine depression/low status outcastment. The movie embodied it in a way more real than I was expecting.Most people don't understand masculine depression and vulnerability. That's why so many of the messages to men come off as condescending and further alienating. I talk about that, and how men can "rise up the chain" in a constructive and empowering way, instead of a cowardly one.1:45...2019-10-0631 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsHow to Handle Women's Emotional RealityAudio version of today's video. To watch visit youtube.ruwando.com.'The Masculine' (testosterone-fueled characteristics) exists to handle material reality. Men who don't recognise the Sunday being weak partners and don't give women the opportunity to be women.If you want to create the environment where a woman feel emotionally safe to surrender into the joys of love and softness, you must understand her emotional reality.Men who have power, take responsibility. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://r...2019-10-0305 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls064 Frank Mondeose: Spiritual PlayboyFrank teaches sexual shamanism and recently retired from sensual entertainment events. He and I speak from his home in Montreal on layers of reality perception, sexual polarity, post-metoo masculinity, and more.See his work at frankmondeose.com.#Masculinity #Dating #Tantra #SacredSexuality #SexualPolarity See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-10-0255 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsSexual Shame, NoFap pros & cons, Arousal Control into Self ExpressionRepost-- the Wrong recording was published last week. Sorry about that!FB Live from the Masculine Underground group: http;//forum.masculineunderground.comFree course: arousalcontrolsecrets.com2:07 Sexual Shame in boyhood6:11 Chemical drivers/rewards in sex8:12 Mental atrophy from porn habits11:40 destruction of young males by pharmasociety13:01 predator vs. prey chemicals14:02 pros and cons of NoFap14:44 problems with the 12 Step approach 17:06 Mantak Chia: Is it okay to come?18:16 Arousal as a currency23:37 dealing wi...2019-09-2931 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls063 Guy Shahar: Tantra Speed DateGuy Shahar is the founder of the Tantra Institute of NY that teaches workshops around the world and runs Tantra Speed Date. We go way back and talk about man-woman stuff. Check out his events at: https://www.tantrany.com/?aff=1rupod#Dating #Tantra #Psychology #Masculinity #RedPill #Feminism #MeToo #Consent See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-2551 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsPaying for Women, Text Game, Sexual Performance Mindset, Sexual Shame1:32 Paying for women on dates, providing, screening golddiggers, what to look for8:32 Text game, communication tempo, how to know what to text, subcommunication, leading vulnerability17:02 Sexual Performance Psychology23:34 Overcoming Shame ShameThis is from the FB Live in the Masculine Underground Forum.To ask questions and attend live join the free FB Group: forum.masculineunderground.comLearn about Archetypal Masculinity: https://archetype.ruwando.com/21 Day Masculine Archetype Challenge: http://bit.ly/21archetype...2019-09-2230 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls062 Brittnee Bond: Cape Town AdventuresBrittnee and I talk about man-woman stuff outside of South Africa's parliament.BrittneeBond.comRemoteCollective.com#Feminism #Gender #SouthAfrica #MasculineFeminine #RedPill #Relationships #Masculinity #Psychology See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-09-1851 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsPuer Aeternus: Evolving Beyond The Infinite ChildRecording of the FB live in the Masculine Underground FB Group.There was a delay on the comments so I didn't see the questions that came in... But I discussed the recent Puer Aeternus video on YouTube. It seemed to have touched a lot of guys who still see themselves as 'boys' in their mind.Catch the next AMA in the group 10/11am every Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/groups/569093646766486/See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries...2019-09-1611 minRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and BallsRuwando Podcast: Psychology For Men with Brains and Balls037 Marc Carlin: Hypnotic StateMarc Carlin is a hypnotherapist from New York. We speak about the subconscious, building confidence, and hypnosis in persuasion. Get his free guide to Self-Hypnosis at MarcCarlin.com/Ruwan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe2019-01-021h 02Ruwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of LifeRuwando Podcast: Exploring the Unconscious and the Game of Life037 Marc Carlin: Hypnotic StateMarc Carlin is a hypnotherapist from New York. We speak about the subconscious, building confidence, and hypnosis in persuasion. Get his free guide to Self-Hypnosis at MarcCarlin.com/Ruwan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2019-01-021h 02Elite Man PodcastElite Man PodcastHow To Use Your Instincts To Improve Your Dating Life – Ruwan Meepagala (Ep. 130)Ruwan Meepagala, sexuality expert and men’s coach, joins our show in this special episode of the Elite Man Podcast! In today’s episode Ruwan talks about how to use mindfulness, self-awareness, and natural instincts to become better with women and sex. Ruwan shares his story of improving his dating life and finding happiness by using natural game, and why being more instinctual is always the way to go when it comes to women and sex. If you’re wondering what you can do right now to become a more natural, instinctual, and successful dater, check this episode out now!2017-08-0135 min