Ancient Intelligence

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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 — Introduction 03:00 — How Nice Guys and Gals Get Created 04:00 — Avoidance of Self 06:00 — Constant Self Blame and Overthinking 07:30 — 3 Parts of the Nice Archetype’s psyche 10:30 — Covert Behavior 13:00 — 3 Things to Practice 14:00 — Number One 15:00 — Number Two 21:30 — Number Three 23:00 — Storytime ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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 — Introduction 03:00 — Men and Navigation 05:00 — Men and Patience 07:40 — Why Boys Need Men 12:00 — Men as Teachers 15:00 — Little Boys as Heroes 17:00 — 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

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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 — Introduction 03:00 — Introducing female intrasexual competition 07:30 — Male versus female competition 11:30 — Understanding emergent group level behaviors 16:00 — Why are women more affected by groupthink? 22:45 — How feminism has undermined courtship rituals 27:00 — Feminism and Marxism 32:45 — Civilizational rise and collapse 52:00 — Social signaling of high status women 59:00 — 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 stressed 01:18:00 — 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

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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 — Introduction 03:00 — What are boys struggling with? 04:00 — Gynocentrism in the education system 07:30 — Evan’s background in research 12:00 — We need more men in teaching 15:00 — Predatory female teachers 18:30 — Fluid Intelligence of Boys and Men 23:00 — Curriculum targeting Australian boys 29:00 — Feminist contradictions 34:00 — Mental health crisis for men 35:20 — Discrimination against men at work 42:00 — Hypocrisy of equality at work 45:30 — Has feminism always been misandrist? 53:00 — The value of the mythopoetic movement 01:02:00 — Paradox of choice in dating 01:13:00 — The case against casual sex 01:18:00 — 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

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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 — Introduction 01:40 — Disagreements on Morality 04:00 — Utopian Thinking 05:20 — Why We Must Critique Feminism 06:35 — Biological Case Against Casual Sex 09:30 — The Data on Casual Sex 15:00 — Putting a Stake in the Ground 20:00 — Sex is Sacred 24:00 — The Real Definition of Soulmate 26:00 — Michelangelo’s masculine creativity 28:00 — 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

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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 Urbaniak TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Why present is missing 05:45 — Number one 07:53 — Number two 15:15 — Number three 16:54 — Number four 20:40 — 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

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j This 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=YoNW66ulXFooY85g Let me know what ya’ll think! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction 04:00 — Understanding archetypes 06:45 — The Rugged 10:20 — The Scholar 12:44 — The Athlete 18:25 — The Creative 22:50 — The Refined 26:20 — 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

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j This 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 — Introduction 04:00 — Ancient to Medieval 09:00 — Three Status Symbols 10:00 — Renaissance to Baroque 17:15 — The Birth of Modern Menswear 21:26 — Influence of Sport, Leisure & Military 26:20 — Three Schools of Menswear 28:33 — 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

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j This is a fun episode where I analyzed the 2025 film Song Sung Blue starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson as real life couple, Mike and Claire Sardinia. I use the film to illustrate core themes of masculine and feminine identities, healthy pair bonding, and how this film illustrates love, trust, connection, and understanding. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction about respect 04:00 — Masculine Identity 06:00 — Men Are Energetic Geniuses 08:00 — The Secret of the Seed 10:35 — The Shadow Masculine 13:10 — Feminine Confidence 15:35 — The Shadow Feminine 18:30 — Core Themes 24:00 — Final Tragedy ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In this episode I explore the reciprocal nature of how feminine nourishment feeds masculine respect which then gives back to the feminine. I trace the roots of disrespect towards men back to Marxist feminist ideology. I show examples of respect in the micro and macro and make the case that genuine respect is one of the most powerful things women can do. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction about respect 02:00 — Story about a client and respect 03:45 — Feminine Nourishment 06:50 — Respect for the Masculine 11:45 — If Men said no to paid work 14:10 — Story about masculine elder 18:55 — Feminism is Marxist 22:00 — Why did women buy into this? 25:30 — Feminists skewed reality 28:00 — Tyranny of the minority 28:44 — Masculine knack for prioritization 31:00 — Dominance backed by care 32:00 — South African ritual ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching

Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j Most women carry three core desires in their hearts. In this episode I explore how these three desires are written into female nature and how feminism has worked against all three resulting in the frustration, cognitive dissonance, and disconnection from men that are being felt in the world. Reference: Captivating by Stasi Eldredge TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction 04:00 — Three things a woman wants 07:50 — What is beauty? 12:30 — Feminism goes against beauty 15:00 — Being irreplaceable 16:20 — My passion for men’s styling 17:00 — Woman as life producer 19:40 — Masculine and feminine love languages 22:00 — Women’s rights Versus Feminism 24:00 — female weapon versus gift 25:00 — Being worthy of pursuit 26:30 — The glue of life is connection ____________________ More Resources For You: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Book a coaching consult: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/coaching

I’ve been mentioning how much I have been impacted by Stephen Jenkinson’s work for a while on this show now, and here he is in honor of Ancient Intelligence’s 150th episode (you can access all 150 via Spotify or Apple). We discuss themes from his work, particularly his forthcoming book Trembling, Still: The Awful Clarity of a Mind in Eclipse - a book shaped by a difficult neurodegenerative diagnosis. We explore culture work, the meaning of animism and paganism, beauty, and maintaining our humanity in this postmodern world. LINKS: Pre-order Stephen's latest book: https://orphanwisdom.com/trembling-st ... Stephen has two upcoming in-person events: https://orphanwisdom.com/event/stagge ... https://orphanwisdom.com/event/brain- .. . Learn more at: https://orphanwisdom.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Introduction 04:00 — Artificial Intelligence Versus Reality 12:00 — Why are the youths convinced? 17:30 — Animism and Paganism 30:00 — Beauty and Duality 46:00 — Cultural Poverties 50:30 — Trembling Still and Closing Wisdom ____________________ Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW, is a teacher, author, culture worker, farmer, and founder of the Orphan Wisdom School. He is the author of Die Wise, Come of Age, A Generations Worth, Matrimony, and most recently Trembling Still: The Awful Clarity of a Mind in Eclipse. His work explores grief, elderhood, dying, and the deep obligations of being alive in a time of unprecedented consequence. He has a master's degree in theology from Harvard and a master's in social work from the University of Toronto, and spent years as a program director in a major Canadian hospital, where his work focused on the care of the dying. He lives on a farm in the Ottawa Valley with his wife Nathalie Roy. Resource: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Weekly newsletter - https://anyashakh.substack.com ‍ ‍ Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men: Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov.. .

About This Episode I came across an essay that blames “the patriarchy” for the sexual disconnection that married women feel towards their husbands. This is a critique offering a nuanced take at some of the causes for disconnection that include attachment wounds, hormonal birth control, communication failures, gaps in self-knowledge, disdain for men, fear and shame, and more. The viral essay - https://celestemdavis.substack.com/p/patriarchal-sex Link to episode I mentioned with Nakula Das - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBwAfoAy7xI TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 02:00 — Claims About Patriarchal Sex 06:00 — Refuting Claims 08:45 — The Myth of Male Power 13:00 — A Woman Not Connected to Herself 23:00 — The Women As Property Claim 26:00 — The Four Stages of Sex 28:00 — Sensuality Examples from Pop Culture ____________________ Resource: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Weekly newsletter - https://anyashakh.substack.com ‍ ‍ Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men: Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov.. .

We’ve experienced a massive cultural shift from a ritual based to performance based society. I use the examples of matrimony and clothing to illustrate this. We’ve traded in ritual matrimony for elaborate weddings as well as appropriate dress for costumes. LINKS: Quote from beginning - Matrimony by Stephen Jenkinson Advocate for children I mention - Katy Faust https://thembeforeus.substack.com/about ‍ ‍ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Shift from Ritual to Performance 05:00 — Eras of Pair Bonding 11:00 — Performative Weddings Versus Ritual Matrimony 16:00 — Marriage in Performance Culture 20:00 — New Way of Relationship ____________________ Resource: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Weekly newsletter - https://anyashakh.substack.com ‍ ‍ Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men: Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov.. .

The masculine need for space contrasted with the feminine need for connection. Exploring some elements of polarity and differences in communication. 00:00 —Space as en essential element 04:00 — male well being and space 11:00 — feminine versus masculine communication 16:00 — John Muir is calling ___________ Resource: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Weekly newsletter - https://anyashakh.substack.com Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men: Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov.. .

The data on young women and three big problems Major data points also laid out here: https://anyashakh.substack.com/p/the-... Based on the recently published piece by The New Statesman: https://www.newstatesman.com/cover-st... ‍ ‍ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 01:27 — New data on young women in the West 04:14 — The big picture behind the data 05:35 — The most alarming statistics 07:00 — How anti-man sentiment is spreading 09:18 — Anti-man culture in everyday conversation 11:06 — Why criticism of women gets avoided 12:40 — The first big problem: confusion about men 14:56 — How feminism reshaped female identity 17:09 — What women were doing differently before 19:17 — Misplaced empathy and emotion-driven behavior 21:19 — Feeling unloved and looking for meaning 22:54 — The third problem: misunderstanding God 25:03 — Why women avoid wrestling with deeper truths 25:47 — God, masculinity, and authority 26:35 — The collapse of real community 27:00 — The three fundamental problems 28:08 — Outro Resource: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t.. . Weekly newsletter - https://anyashakh.substack.com Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men: Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov.. .

In this episode I unpack one of the most misunderstood phrases in our culture - Behind Every Great Man Stands a Great Woman. I talk about why it’s not about comparison or jealousy, but authority and responsibility. The moment it becomes a competition, the masculine and feminine dance is done. Listen in to hear why a woman standing in front of her man will never be loved as deeply as she wants, the Captain of a ship analogy, why a woman’s creativity rests on protection, why historic couples like the Churchills and Adamses are a masterclass in this dynamic, and much more… TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 01:19 — How the idea of “standing behind a man” came up 02:30 — Feminism and the shift in how women view support 04:03 — The umbrella analogy 05:12 — Masculine and feminine through a Christian lens 06:06 — Letting go of praise and front-runner status 07:08 — Why stability creates life 08:08 — Women’s fear of what others think 09:01 — The garden and the gardener analogy 10:12 — The unseen influence behind great men 11:00 — Phyllis Schlafly and public influence 12:14 — Defining a couple’s shared mission 13:05 — When partnership turns into competition 14:00 — “Never rely on a man” and trauma-based messaging 15:15 — Historical examples of women finding joy in support 16:38 — Spiritual emptiness and the search for meaning 17:55 — How we’re meant to live together 18:49 — What young boys are starving for 19:39 — Putting stakes in the ground 20:37 — Outro _______________ Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men who are ready to experience their innate power and potency. I support you in creating real, lasting change through a safe space where you can practice presence, timing, and confidence without the hidden cost of a relationship. Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov ... If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

About This Episode In this episode I sat down with Austin Milne aka Brother Oz - a deep thinking and passionate pastor from Vancouver who defends Christianity through apologetics and funny videos. We connected in our shared desire to uncover what is good, beautiful, and true. Listen in to learn about the purpose we have as men and women, why women want love and men want respect, why fatherhood comes from God, what are the consequences of feminine worship, why consensus culture is so dangerous, how to define masculinity and femininity based of God’s nature, and much more. Connect with Austin: https://www.youtube.com/@Brother_Oz TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:03:46 — Growing up in a Brethren community 00:06:46 — The turning point in faith 00:10:06 — How Christians understand God’s nature 00:13:12 — Christ revealed through the Old Testament 00:16:48 — Criticism, grace, and human weakness 00:19:58 — The soul, identity, and embodiment 00:23:22 — Why God can’t be divided into parts 00:27:04 — The image of God and the word 00:30:23 — Marriage, glory, and biblical symbolism 00:33:59 — A husband’s role in marriage 00:36:58 — Why so many young women distrust men 00:40:50 — Masculinity, being chosen, and purpose 00:44:33 — Why giving advice to women feels complicated 00:47:45 — Wild at Heart and masculine longing 00:50:44 — Women’s deeper fear of being unloved 00:54:05 — War, power, and masculine drives 00:57:43 — Free love, pair bonding, and social order 01:01:43 — Why some values are objectively good 01:05:25 — Monotheism, purpose, and hierarchy 01:08:50 — Why modern campuses feel disconnected 01:12:30 — Consensus vs Truth 01:15:37 — Community as protection from radical ideas 01:18:50 — Tension between male and female narratives 01:22:30 — Cultural trends and shifting beliefs 01:26:33 — Outro _______________ Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men who are ready to experience their innate power and potency. I support you in creating real, lasting change through a safe space where you can practice presence, timing, and confidence without the hidden cost of a relationship. Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov ... If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

In this episode I explore the collapse of sex separated or sex sacred (as I like to say) spaces in our society. By charging into men’s spaces (i.e. Boy Scouts) women have actually lost so much of the respect and affection from men that they crave. Listen in to hear why same-sex spaces aren’t about exclusion but protection, a story about an Aboriginal tribe’s view on it, a reaction to women entering Australia's bars for the first time in 1974, the confusion about female sexuality and empowerment, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 02:05 — Why privacy and boundaries matter 04:23 — When women overshare in front of men 06:04 — The push to make men and women interchangeable 08:03 — Misunderstanding masculine boundaries 10:10 — Why same-sex spaces matter 11:57 — The Aboriginal tribe example 14:29 — Why male intrusion changes the environment 15:29 — The problem with public eroticism 17:29 — The misunderstanding of female empowerment 20:18 — The container is wrong 21:23 — Boundaries, sacred spaces, and women’s lodges 22:46 — Men’s groups and healing the feminine 23:39 — What this could look like for women 24:37 — Outro _______________ Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men who are ready to experience their innate power and potency. I support you in creating real, lasting change through a safe space where you can practice presence, timing, and confidence without the hidden cost of a relationship. Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov ... If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

In this episode I break down a common pattern that I see in relationships - men falling into the wrong relationships out of a scarcity mindset. This causes disempowerment, resentment, and frustration for everyone. Listen in to learn about the mismatch between men and women in the early stages of dating, the key biological and hormonal differences (back by Huberman Research), how certain behavior from men can trigger pre-mature attachment from women, what it looks like when a man doesn’t lose his frame, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 01:46 — How relationships get misled from the start 04:14 — Desire phase vs commitment phase 06:18 — Why men need to lead the stages properly 08:06 — Why women read future signals too early 10:15 — Future talk and false intimacy 12:23 — What happens when polarity collapses 14:30 — A healthy example of pacing and attachment 16:30 — Why respecting the stages matters 18:38 — Outro _______________ Beyond the podcast, I work 1:1 with men who are ready to experience their innate power and potency. I support you in creating real, lasting change through a safe space where you can practice presence, timing, and confidence without the hidden cost of a relationship. Read what other men have said - https://share.google/oScXWNergQbnLknbA Book a free consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/discov ... If you found some value today, help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend, leave a comment, or leave a review on Spotify or Apple. Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)