Episode Description
Dr. Orion Taraban is a licensed psychologist specializing in relationships, personal development, and men's mental health. Creator of the popular podcast, PsycHacks, Dr. Orion Taraban discusses psychological topics to incite viewers to see themselves and the world around them from a new perspective.
In our conversation, we discussed:
(00:00) – Introduction to relationship failure and shifting desires
(1:09) – Evolution of personal attraction over time
(4:20) – Expecting one partner to meet all needs
(8:32) – Is attraction about missing self-parts?
(18:02) – Prioritizing mission over relationship
(25:26) – Can sexual boredom be overcome?
(32:53) – Does body count affect long-term success?
(34:48) – Do men and women cheat for different reasons?
(40:09) – Is infidelity chasing lost identity?
(43:05) – Growth through struggle: green or red flag?
(47:53) – Transitioning from short-term to long-term strategy
(53:46) – Have women’s standards for men changed?
(1:03:17) – If work disappears, what changes attraction?
(1:10:40) – What masculine trait is most scarce today?
(1:16:18) – Does male vulnerability harm attraction?
(1:20:20) – How can young men build confidence?
(1:29:30) – Advice for men feeling invisible
(1:32:29) – Relationship question you still ponder?
(1:35:12) – Why declining birth rates despite legacy desire?
(1:37:59) – One tweet for modern relationship success
Learn more about Dr. Orion Taraban and his work here:
"The Value of Others" - https://amzn.to/3xQuIFK"The Captains' Quarters" - https://the-captains-quarters.mn.coWebsite: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/
Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/cIMBjvpZG48