What Do You Think?
Jessica Hsieh
Podcast
Ancient Intelligence
Anya Shakh
This is the Ancient Intelligence Podcast, a show that explores the fundamental ancient dynamics that exist between men and women. With the technology and automation of our world, our human nature remains fully intact. The constant question on my heart is what is the ultimate harmony that can be achieved between men and women and how do we get there? We explore culture, history, society, evolutionary psychology, biology, religious and spiritual teachings, and more.
Episodes
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The Mythology of Love | Shah Mirza
· 30 min
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I sat down with Shah from @thisisshah to explore the mythology of love. We discuss why stable partnerships are not compatible with the ideas of modern 'fantasy' based love. Listen in to learn about the dowry system, the marriage pyramid, where our idea of love comes from, the economic pressures we face, and much more.Ou...
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Why the World Feels So Chaotic Right Now
· 30 min
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I explore what's going on with the world right now through a big picture framework based on the balance and imbalance of the masculine and feminine.Listen in to learn about what culture actually is and why it feels dead, the two major shift points in the recent West, the creation of the 'Open Society,' shifting gender dyn...
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One Phrase That Explains Men and Women
· 30 min
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I dive into a core truth about men and women based on a phrase that I heard that is so simple, yet profound.This can help us tease out why logic, clarity, and accountability matters so much to the masculine and presence, connection, and belief matters so much to the feminine.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction02:00 — Parable...
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Ancient Wisdom About the Feminine Spirit
· 30 min
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I dive into some observations about the masculine and feminine based on Kabbalistic principles, female dignity, some important sex differences, and much more.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 — Introduction01:45 — Why I love being Jewish03:00 — Foundations of truth08:00 — Is a woman the infinite?10:30 — A Woman’s dignity13:00 — What is th...
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The Healing Power of Men's & Women's Work | Meg and Jacob O'Neill
· 30 min
In this episode I sit down with my favorite couple, Meg and Jacob O’Neill for a raw conversation exploring men’s work, women’s work, ancestral rites of passage, and what it takes to build a devotional relationship between a man and a woman.Listen in to learn about exactly what ‘doing the work’ means, the nervous system of community, ego obliterating love, releasing codependency, the three stages o...
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3 Tips For Recovering Nice Guys & Girls
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I get into the nice guy and girl archetype, and why many of us learn to hide who we are and what we need out of fear. I get into where this pattern comes from, why we feel so much shame around having needs, how it shows up as self blame instead of honest communication, and my top three tips for recovering from nice guy an...
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How to Inspire the Masculine
· 30 min
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn this episode I riff on important differences between men and women and how we've lost the language for appreciating the masculine. I get into masculine love and devotion, men's instincts towards the bigger picture, what frustrates young boys more than anything, initiation rites, and the important difference between being a siren and a...
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Are Women the Ultimate Influencers of Civilization? | Dr. Dani Sulikowski
· 30 min
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn 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...
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How Feminized Institutions Are Failing Boys & Men | Existential Evan
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn 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 — Introduction03:00 — What are boys struggling with?04:00 — Gynocentrism in the education system07:30 —...
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The Biological and Spiritual Case Against Casual Sex
· 30 min
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn 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 stre...
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Four Signs a Man Lacks Presence
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn 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...
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Philosophy of Men's Style Pt 2 - Discover Your Style Archetype
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jThis 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 adverti...
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Philosophy of Men's Style Pt 1 - A Brief History
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jThis 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 men...
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The Masculine and Feminine Lessons in Song Sung Blue
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jThis 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:0...
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Why Respect is the Soul Nourishment Men Need
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jIn 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 thin...
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Three Core Desires at the Heart of Every Woman
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Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6jMost 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 EldredgeTIMEST...
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How To Stay Human As Reality Gets Replaced | Stephen Jenkinson
· 30 min
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 diagnosi...
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How "Patriarchy" Is a Lazy Answer to Women's Sexual Disconnection
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About This EpisodeI 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:...
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From Sacred to Spectacle - How Culture Traded Ritual For Performance
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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 JenkinsonAdvocate for children I mention - Katy Faust https://thembeforeus.substack.com/abou...
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Understanding Space as a Core Masculine Pillar
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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 element04:00 — male well being and space11:00 — feminine versus masculine communication16:00 — John Muir is calling___________Resource: FREE 50 Essential Books & Films - https://ancientintelligence.kit.com/t... Weekly newsl...
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Three Big Problems Happening With Young Women Today
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The data on young women and three big problemsMajor 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 — Intro01:27 — New data on young women in the West04:14 — The big picture behind the data05:35 — The most alarming statistics07:00 — How anti-man sentim...
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Behind Every Great Man Stands a Great Woman - The Phrase Feminism Destroyed
· 30 min
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 C...
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What Christianity Teaches Us About Men and Women
· 30 min
About This EpisodeIn 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...
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Why Same Sex Spaces Are Sacred and How We Destroyed Them
· 30 min
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...
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How Men Fall into the Wrong Relationships - Understand the 3 Stages
· 30 min
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 fr...
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Flirting and Courtship Pt 2 - Pre and Post Industrial Revolution
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About This Episode13:17 ** Correction - I meant 800% (not 1800%)This is PT 2 of Flirting and Courtship where I pick up from where I left off in PT 1 (Medieval Europe). In this episode I take us from Renaissance through the Colonial Era through the Victorian era into the Industrial Revolution and the turn of the twentieth century.PT 1 - • Flirting and Courtship Pt 1 - Vikings, Rom... In this ep...
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Flirting and Courtship Pt 1 - Vikings, Romans and Medieval Europeans
· 30 min
In this episode I explore the myth and history behind the courtship practices of a few select ancient societies. Listen in to learn why courtship was known as the most dangerous pastime for the young Icelandic man, where the origins of the madonna/whore complex may have come from, the difference in courtship between Rome the Republic and Rome the Empire, how did Romans think about matrimony, what...
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Soulmates, Motherhood & Kabbalistic Wisdom
· 30 min
In this episode I am joined by the lovely Rivkah Krinsky - wife, mother of 8, matchmaker and founder of One Soul matchmaking, podcast host, and health coach.We explored what it means to have faith as a Co-creator with God as we touched on dating, marriage, motherhood, and more.Listen in to learn about the Kabbalistic wisdom behind soulmates, why women are the foundation of faith, the difference be...
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The Root Cause of the Broken Agreement Between Men & Women
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While there are many topics that must be addressed to resolve the partnership between men and women including work, dating practices, and rights there is one fundamental breakdown that sits at the root of it all - the broken agreement between men and women about our respective evolutionary purpose.Listen in as I explore how fringe opinions get turned into perceived consensus, the evolutionary mism...
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Symptoms of a Sick Society - And the Implications for Relationships
· 30 min
In this episode I explore what happens to society when we lose the sacred, when meaning, ritual, and honor gets replaced by spectacle and consumption backed by a larger distrust. Drawing on my background in brand strategy and research mixed with my psychology training, I bring together history, culture, and real stories to highlight some of our dysfunction.Listen in to learn about the lost art of...
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