Ancient Intelligence

Anya Shakh
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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    True Love or Filling a Void?

    In this episode I dive into a teaching that can help us understand the difference between solid and sturdy love versus insecure attachment (or filling a void). In the midst of the gender discourse, conversations about love and humanity can get skipped over. There is a foundational human-ness that exists in men and women that is found through trust, respect, and appreciation that must exist first. Then we can layer the masculinity and femininity conversations on top of this. Listen in to learn about where most modern relationships go wrong, the two human souls, how healing works, where masculine and feminine energy comes in, why the Sound of Music is a great example of true love in film, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 02:40 — Why The Sound of Music still resonates 05:25 — Remembering impact over details 08:05 — When ideals clash with reality 10:47 — Admiration, respect, and integrity 13:30 — The voids shaped by childhood 16:13 — How pain turns into darkness 18:52 — Reflection and pause 21:37 — What a trustworthy man looks like 24:58 — Integrating the lesson 27:01 — Outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh Ready to make some serious moves in your life? I offer 1:1 mentorship, healing, and coaching to help you get unstuck, experience your full range of power, and find ease and connection in love and relationships. Book a consultation today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se... Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

  2. 2 FEB

    Father Hunger: Our Collective Longing for Dad

    In this episode I am joined by Igor Vasilevitsky, a counselor, father, and exceptional writer on all things healing, masculinity, and femininity. He works with archetypes to help men and women heal and grow (he has helped me on my own journey). We dive into the benevolent or divine father archetype and unpack why he is so important in our world. The father represents guidance towards what is good and it’s very clear how we as a society deeply long for our collective 'dad' to come home to us. Listen in as we dissect the masculine archetypes, demystify the healthy father, discuss power and love, how anyone can learn to father themselves, and so much more. Igor, as a father himself, has created an online community hub for men who are seeking to mature into the healthiest, most benevolent and generative versions of masculinity. You can find the group here:   / 1599769308033077   Other ways to get in touch with Igor: Book a session: https://taplink.cc/igor_healing Find him and his writing on facebook:   / igor.vasilevitsky TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro & The Journey to Fatherhood  01:05 — Welcoming guest 02:06 — Defining Archetypes: Blueprints of the Soul  03:00 — The Evolution of Feminine Archetypes  03:45 — Cultural Conditioning vs. Inner Truth  06:40 — Healing the Father Wound 07:45 — Embodying the Benevolent Father Energy  10:00 — Creating Safety for Women & Children  11:05 — Defining True Masculine Presence  13:40 — Reading Igor’s Writing on the Father  14:35 — From Atheism to Divine Fatherhood  16:15 — Surrendering the Ego to Something Greater  18:40 — The Rise of the Feminine & The Missing Masculine  20:00 — Moving Past "Bad Dad" Tropes & Misandry  21:00 — The Universal Longing for a Father  22:30 — Expressing Anger at the Absent Father  24:10 — Developing an Inner Moral Compass  24:55 — The Tyrant vs. The Nice Guy  26:15 — Shadow Work & Reclaiming Power  27:35 — Spiritual Atheism & The Narcissistic Ego  29:20 — Fathering Yourself vs. Being Run by Impulses  29:50 — Example: How the Benevolent Father Handles Anxiety  32:00 — Replacing Shame with Benevolent Guidance  34:05 — The NFL Statistic: Fathers & Success  34:40 — The King Archetype Defined  35:40 — King vs. Father: The Difference  37:45 — Developmental Paths: Lover vs. Warrior Boys  39:10 — Why We Need Guardrails  42:25 — The Purpose of the Warrior Archetype  44:40 — Why Boys Need Duality (Good vs. Bad)  46:25 — The Magician Archetype: The Alchemist  47:30 — The Shadow Magician: Intellectualization  48:40 — Example: Shaping Relational Reality  52:00 — The Lover Archetype & The Heart  53:35 — The Danger of Getting Lost in Emotion  56:00 — The Mother Wound & Failure to Launch  57:00 — Rites of Passage & Cutting the Cord  59:20 — The Benevolent Father Course Details  01:04:23 — final thoughts/Outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh Ready to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se... Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

  3. 26 JAN

    The Evolutionary Psychology of Girls and Women

    Girls and women are driven by one central evolutionary purpose - to protect their bodies well enough to create and sustain life. A woman’s survival strategy and inner drive is fundamentally different from a man’s because while his is focused on the macro, hers is on the micro. I get into the evolutionary psychology of boys and men in the previous episode which can provide context here. Listen in to learn why girls are hyper-vigilant, show higher rates of anxiety and depression, avoid risk, and invest heavily in politeness and emotionally driven relationships, and much more. SOURCE: Joyce Benenson’s book ‘Warriors & Worriers’ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro: Why Parents Treat Girls Gently  00:37 — Warriors and Worriers: The Psychology of Girls  01:26 — One-on-One Coaching Announcement  01:54 — The Core Evolutionary Drive: Self-Preservation  03:23 — The Number One Fear: Dying Before Motherhood  05:08 — Historical Mortality Rates & Female Caution  06:19 — The Nursery Study: Susceptibility to Fear  08:18 — Parenting Bias: Protecting the Stronger Sex?  10:31 — Risk Perception: Why Men Do "Stupid" Things  11:51 — Agoraphobia, Claustrophobia & Social Fears  13:06 — Reliability in the Home: Daughters vs. Sons  15:15 — Intellectual Risk: Sticking to the Status Quo  16:19 — Male Fluid Intelligence vs. Female Verbal Skills  17:12 — The Trap of Misdirected Empathy  18:33 — Mothering the Community & Grandmother Wisdom  19:35 — Hypervigilance: Reading Intentions Instantly  20:39 — The Historical Threat of Poisoning  21:37 — Assessing Vulnerabilities in Female Friendships  22:23 — The Politeness Experiment: Disappointing Gifts  25:39 — Textiles, Creativity & Individual Affirmation  28:18 — Outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh Ready to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se... Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

  4. 19 JAN

    The Evolutionary Psychology of Boys and Men

    Boys and men are driven by a foundational fear that modern culture has forgotten about - the enemy. The inner drive that boys and men have is to defeat the enemy and keep us safe - this is one of the most noble things that exists in our world and yet it is ignored and misunderstood today. In this episode I break down why boys are naturally drawn to competition, strategy fighting, and testing themselves against opposition. Based on Joyce Benenson’s book, ‘Warriors & Worriers’ I explain the natural skills and behaviors that boys have and why we should uplift and support them. Listen in to learn about how boys brains function differently than girls, why boys communicate, how they play, why they are such great innovators, and much more. Next week I will be diving into the psychology of girls. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — INTRO; Fluid Intelligence Teaser  01:33 — Joyce Benenson & "Warriors and Worriers" 02:54 — The Core Male Fear: The Enemy  05:32 — Rough & Tumble Play Psychology  06:00 — The Balloon Study: Hitting vs. Hugging 07:58 — The Empathy Study: Brains & Electric Shocks  10:32 — Cultural Critique: Decriminalization & Safety  12:28 — "Killing the Dragon" & Securing the Family  14:38 — Peak Fluid Intelligence (Ages 18-25)  16:32 — Single Focus vs. Relationship Connection  18:19 — The Street Crossing Analogy  19:57 — The Education Crisis for Boys  21:33 — Male Communication Styles & Directives  22:54 — Conflict Resolution: The Valuable Relationship Hypothesis  27:07 — Outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh Ready to make some life changes? I offer 1:1 mentorship to help you get unstuck, experience your power, and find ease in love and relationships. Book a breakthrough session today - https://calendly.com/anyashakh/1on1se... Subscribe to my weekly newsletter: https://anyashakh.substack.com (Insights about men and women in your inbox every week)

  5. 12 JAN

    3 Myths and Truths I've Learned About Men

    One thing that gets missed often in discussions about men and women is how little men around the world experience non-sexual touch and affection. This goes hand in hand with the lack of care our culture exhibits towards men. Listen in to learn about three myths and truths reflecting men, the data behind touch, how testosterone and attachment work together, the origin of the word wife, and much more. Ready to dive into 2026 crushing your goals and being fully supported? Join TRUE NORTH - my 3 month long mastermind for men. We start next week. This is an intimate space with limited spots available - book a 1:1 call here to secure your place: https://calendly.com/anyashakh/truenorth TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro: The Crisis of Non-Sexual Touch  00:44 — Welcome Back & "Year of the Horse"  01:43 — True North Mastermind Announcement  05:09 — The Touch Deficit in Boys  06:25 — Testosterone & Delayed Attachment  07:56 — The "Man Up" Narrative  09:40 — Myth: Men Just Want Sex  11:00 — The Sterilization of Affection in Society  13:00 — Social Differences: Slumber Parties vs. "Go Play"  14:32 — The Shift at Age Six: Joining the "Men's Tribe"  15:54 — When Sex Becomes the Only Outlet for Touch  16:51 — Myth: Men Lack Emotional Expression  17:48 — The Fear of Overwhelming Emotion  19:40 — Men’s Fear of Their Own Sexuality  20:56 — The Origin of the Word "Wife"  22:20 — The Male Archetype: Protector & Provider  24:00 — The "Cosmic Wife" & The Power of Trust  26:51 — Outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh You can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

  6. 5 JAN

    Why Male Power is Good For Women and the World

    Happy New Year Everyone! In this episode I unpack why healthy male power is actually a force for good in the world and why the true danger lies in powerlessness. I trace how unacknowledged boys can grow into passive or angry men and I talk about the three most important ways that a young boy finds his healthy power as he grows up. Listen in to learn about the differences between male and female power, why being of service in the world is impossible without power, the difference between power and force, and so much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro: Power & Male Happiness  01:05 — Client Wins: Vision & Success  02:46 — The Healer’s Story: Releasing Trauma  03:38 — The Spectrum of Powerlessness: Rage vs. Passivity  05:37 — The "Nice Guy" & People Pleasing  06:41 — Defining True Power vs. Force  08:23 — The Extreme Consequence of Isolation  10:51 — Phase 1: Affirmation from Mother  12:52 — The Trap of the "Mother’s Son"  14:37 — Phase 2: The Father’s Nod of Approval  16:08 — Phase 3: Self-Mastery & Purpose  17:45 — The Impact of a Critical Father  18:44 — Three Traits of an Attractive Man  20:54 — Releasing Trauma from the Body  22:21 — Female Power: Devotion to Love  24:07 — Attraction: Male Power & Female Devotion  25:39 — Balancing Internal & External Worlds  27:07 — Mastermind Announcement  28:33 — New Year Wishes 30:09 — Outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh You can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

  7. 29/12/2025

    How Gamma Bias Fuels Distrust Between Men and Women

    In this episode I break down gamma bias - what it is, why it matters, and how it’s hurting relationships between men and women. I break down the 4 areas of gamma bias and how it shapes headlines, culture, and media reporting. I look at data around domestic violence and women in universities. Listen in to learn about how gamma bias has eroded female accountability, why we don’t publicly celebrate men, and what it’s going to take to heal relationships between men and women on a macro scale. If you’re a man who feels frustrated and apathetic right now, I have something for you. I’m currently accepting applications for TRUE NORTH - my 3 month long mastermind for men. If you’re serious about starting 2026 with clarity, grounding, momentum, and accountability - apply here:https://anyashakh.com/true-north-the-... Article about gamma bias: https://anyashakh.substack.com/p/men-... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro: The "Bad Man" Narrative  01:34 — True North Mastermind Announcement  02:29 — Understanding Gamma Bias  04:11 — Alpha vs. Beta Bias  05:49 — The Four Quadrants of Gender Perception  08:12 — Why Society Ignores Male Heroism  09:50 — The "Default Bad" Narrative for Boys  11:57 — The Data on Female Perpetration & Domestic Violence  13:03 — Case Study: The Aurora Theater Shooting  14:44 — Deconstructing Myths of Male Privilege  17:08 — Female Privilege & The Education Gap  18:35 — Victimhood Culture & The "Me Too" Fallout  19:50 — The Silent Crisis: Homelessness, Suicide, & Sentencing  21:09 — Evolutionary Biology vs. Modern Narratives  24:05 — Creating a Future of Mutual Accountability  27:24 — Final thoughts/Outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh You can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

  8. 22/12/2025

    For the Man Ready to Find His Purpose in 2026

    I've got something special for you. This episode gets into the root cause of why we can feel dissatisfied, overwhelmed, and avoidant in our lives while introducing TRUE NORTH - a 3 month mastermind to combat that. It's a safe space for intelligent men to tap into their power, potency, and purpose across all domains of life. If you want to start 2026 experiencing big momentum, if you're ready to expand and transform then TRUE NORTH is calling. Listen in to learn about how this mastermind experience can be a game-changer for your self-development and whether you're a good fit. We start in January with early bird special pricing live through Christmas Day. This is very intimate space with limited spots. APPLY HERE: https://app.youform.com/forms/u299chuh Read more about it here: https://anyashakh.com/true-north-the-... TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro & The Search for Freedom  00:50 — Announcement: Special Program for Men 01:15 — The Pain of Not Being Seen  02:02 — Understanding Overwhelm & Loneliness  03:55 — Accessing Your Highest Potential  04:23 — The Five Essential Human Needs  05:16 — Introduction to the Mastermind Concept  06:13 — Defining True North: Program Goals  07:02 — The Ubuntu Philosophy & Tribal Wisdom  08:04 — Breaking Negative Reinforcement Patterns  08:42 — The Art of Receiving & Integration  09:14 — Finding Your "True North"  10:01 — Healing Through Relationship Dynamics  11:22 — Integrity & Intimate Group Spaces  11:59 — Curating a Space for Transformation  12:53 — Quantum Leaps: The Hero’s Journey  14:05 — From "Mr. Fix-It" to Self-Prioritization  15:16 — Action-Oriented Coaching vs. Therapy  16:11 — Attachment Theory & Somatic Work  17:45 — Why This Approach Works for Men  19:12 — Direct Feedback & Hotseat Coaching  21:28 — Setting Three-Month Transformation Goals  24:35 — Program Logistics & Commitment  26:17 — Final Call to Action & Conclusion 29:21 — Final thoughts & outro___________________________ If you found some value today then help me spread the word! Share this episode with a friend or leave a review. This helps the podcast grow. You can also watch the episodes on youtube here Follow me on Instagram @anyashakh You can book a discovery call at https://anyashakh.com/mentorship

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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.

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