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. 5D AGO

    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

  2. DEC 15

    Should We Ditch the Romantic Model to Save Relationships?

    I had the privilege of sitting down with Paul Elam for this enlightening conversation. Paul is a well known advocate for men’s rights. He is the founder of ‘A Voice for Men’ - the international conference on men’s issues. He inspired the making of ‘The Red Pill’ movie that aired in 2016. He’s been a men’s advisor and counselor for many decades now, and I appreciate how deeply he cares about supporting men. It was a pleasure to talk to him and I learned so much - I know you will too! We unpack the hidden assumptions about dating and marriage in the west under the ‘romantic model.' We also spend time getting to the bottom of why men are still so misunderstood in the west and what men need now more than anything. Listen in to learn about the origins of the romantic model, different priorities of men and women, what’s missing from the mythopoetic movement, the change in male consciousness, the biggest killer of men, what a woman owes her marriage, being a ‘guardian of respect,’ and so much more. Connect With Paul: Via X: https://x.com/RealPaulElam Via Substack: https://paulelam.substack.com/ XY Crew: https://paulelam.com/xycrew/ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro & Preview: "Coddled Princesses"  00:32 — Welcome: Introducing Paul Elam 01:53 — A Brief History of the Men's Movement  02:36 — From 1920s Protests to the Mythopoetic Movement  04:36 — The "Red Pill" Explosion & Its Flaws  05:49 — The Missing Piece: Accountability for Women  07:05 — The Critical Question: "What Do You Bring to the Table?"  08:52 — How We Got Here: Family Courts & The Romantic Model  10:24 — Hostile Dependency & Asserting Autonomy  11:24 — Contradictions: Feminism, Girlbosses, and Tradwives  13:07 — The Origins of Gynocentrism & Courtly Love  15:40 — Why the Romantic Model Failed After Divorce Stigma Lifted  18:12 — Trying to Satiate the Insatiable  20:22 — The "Simp" Dynamic: Groveling Breeds Resentment  21:58 — Why "Wild Man" Retreats Avoid the Real Issues  24:55 — Peeling Back Gynocentrism: Treating Each Other as Human  26:28 — Evolution vs. Socialization in Attraction  28:22 — The Paradox of Women's Unhappiness  30:19 — Disconnection from the Feminine Body  31:36 — The Necessity of Being Complete Before Relationships  33:30 — Understanding How Men Are Manipulated by Shame  35:49 — "Human Doings": Men's Value Tied to Provision  39:11 — Paul's Stance: Rejecting Legal Marriage  40:58 — Biblical Roles & The Myth of the 1950s Housewife  43:40 — Critique of the "She Has No Worries" Mindset  46:13 — Controversial Advice: Stop "Dating" Entirely  48:51 — The Transactional Nature of Modern Dating  50:00 — Debunking the Soulmate Myth  52:41 — Men, Silence, and the "Defective Women" Therapy Model  53:44 — Men Heal Through Action (The Michael Jordan Story)  56:06 — The Erosion of Male Spaces & The Bystander Effect  59:43 — Daniel Penny & The Risks of Male Protection  01:01:49 — Personal Safety: Agency vs. Expecting Protection  01:02:45 — Most Men's Issues Stem from Relationship Choices  01:04:18 — The Mirror Test: Taking Accountability for Abusive Partners  01:05:54 — Self-Esteem vs. Self-Respect  01:08:35 — Paul’s Relationship Secret: Being the "Guardian of Respect"  01:10:52 — Teaching Women the Definition of Respect  01:13:23 — The Ultimate Power: Willingness to Walk Away  01:15:09 — Conclusion & Where to Find Paul Elam___________________________ 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. TRUE NORTH: A mastermind experience for men is here: Apply Today. $500 off early bird discount is on until Christmas Day: https://anyashakh.com/true-north-the-... 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

  3. DEC 8

    Men as Specialists and Women as Generalists

    In this episode I dive into an excerpt from G.K Chesterton’s essay, The Emancipation of Domesticity, which gives us an important insight about the roles of men and women. Chesterton argued that men are specialists and women are generalists and paired with the greater male variability, we can use this insight to uncover many of the cultural, domestic, and social issues that exist between us. Listen in to learn about what Chesterton thought a woman’s duty was, why the west have the most free women on the planet, why modern women want to quit their high-status outside of the home jobs, why women are more geared towards generalization, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro: Ancient Intelligence 01:22 — Announcement: True North Mastermind for Men  02:53 — G.K. Chesterton & The Emancipation of Domesticity 04:35 — The Woman’s Duty: The Ultimate Generalist  05:37 — Evolutionary Psychology: Competition vs. Connection  07:16 — Industrialization & The Male Specialist  09:12 — Are Women Second Class Citizens in the West?  13:08 — Greater Male Variability & IQ Distribution  14:05 — Understanding the "Mental Load"  16:07 — A Story of Two Mindsets: The Club vs. The Podcast  17:40 — How Industry Displaced the Generalist  18:24 — The Happiest Women: Monetizing Passion  20:30 — Final Thoughts   21:17 — 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. Interested in TRUE NORTH? An intimate group mastermind to help you get unstuck and experience power and potency in all domains of your life. Join the waitlist to experience first access, epic discounts, and the best bonuses: https://forms.gle/MpNiUgg8VtHbnZ3x9 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

  4. DEC 1

    Why the Cool Girl Always Finishes Last

    This week I thought it would be interesting to do a deep dive into the ‘Cool Girl’ archetype because it’s so prevalent in our culture. Most of us can relate to either being her, knowing her, or dating her. Listen in to learn about what drives the cool girl, how she relates to men, where her biggest pain point is, why the ‘nice guy’ is her opposite-sex mirror, and much more. The first part of the video is all about the cool girl and her motives, while the second part of the video is an analysis of two films that help us paint the picture of distinction between the ‘cool girl’ and the ‘feminine woman.’ (My Best Friend's Wedding and The Fighter). TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 00:38 — The cool girl always loses   02:24 — The gold in the shadow   04:50 — She always seeks outside herself   07:17 — The big mistake she makes   09:45 — Men pick up on the low self esteem   12:11 — Jungian frameworks   14:38 — My Best Friend’s Wedding Analysis  17:04 — Cool Girl Versus Feminine Woman  19:30 — Feminine Vulnerability is strength   21:57 — Female Psychology 24:23 — The Fighter Analysis   26:50 — True Feminine Leadership   28:37 — 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. Interested in TRUE NORTH? An intimate group mastermind to help you get unstuck and experience power and potency in all domains of your life. Join the waitlist to experience first access, epic discounts, and the best bonuses: https://forms.gle/MpNiUgg8VtHbnZ3x9 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

  5. NOV 24

    Did Elite Women Ruin Modern Dating and Mating?

    In this episode, I unpack the question - could much of the frustration and difficulty in dating and mating be attributed to (at least in part) to hyper-elite women practicing what is known as ‘Reproductive Suppression’? Vogue published an article titled ‘Is Having a Boyfriend Lame?’ Which prompted Rob Henderson to put forth his hypothesis about Reproductive Suppression in this brilliant piece titled ‘Girl Boss Gatekeeping’ - https://www.robkhenderson.com/p/girlb... I draw on research from Rob Henderson and Dr. Dani Sulikowski as I break down female intragroup conflict and why all the body positivity, you don’t need a man, and red flag culture that seems like it’s in solidarity with women might actually be a covert strategy to keep women from finding mates. Listen in to learn about how high-status females (including chimps) keep low-status females away from mates, how modern tech amplifies ‘aspirational’ lifestyles, why rom-coms feel like castration for men, how dark-triad traits correlate with anti-natalism, and much more. This one is an evolutionary psychology nerding out episode - enjoy! TIMESTAMPS: 00:53 —Intro  01:03 —One on one coaching spots 03:15 — The Question of Elite Women as "Mean Girls" 05:00 — The Proximate and Ultimate Reasons for Elite Women's Behavior 06:16 — Intergroup Conflict and Covert Passive Aggression in Women  07:36 — Unconscious Competitive Strategy to Keep Women from Mates  10:12 —  Girl Boss, Body Positivity, & Female Entitlement  13:16 — Technology, Consumerism, and the Tornado of Reproductive Suppression 14:37 — Heartbreak of Women Who Prioritised Career Over Family  17:00 — Reproductive Sabotage: Disrupting Women's Mating Preferences  18:01 — Demonising Traditional Masculine Traits & Rom-Com Castration 20:50  — Proximate vs. Ultimate Summary & Lying to Women 21:58 — Elite Women's Access to Resources and Protection 23:55  — Male Envy and Psychopathic Insanity  24:50 — Dark Triad Traits and Lack of Introspection 25:52 — The Frustration of double standards 27:16 — Historical Examples: Elizabeth Cady Stanton & Victoria Woodhull  28:54 — The Narrative of Oppression vs. Reality for Elite Women  29:57 — The Twisting of Pain into Man Envy (Betty Friedan)  31:17 — Conclusion & Call to Action for Harmony 32:24 — 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. NOV 17

    What is the Purpose of Womanhood?

    In this episode I get into a soulful conversation about what it means to be a woman. I break down the three deep desires a woman has and how they are perfectly complementary to the three desires a man has. I get into why women don’t seem to be very inspiring to men these days. Listen in to learn about what a woman’s rites of passage look like, what a woman teaches a man if she’s tuned in, what is missing from women in the mainstream, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro  00:35 — The Purpose of Womanhood  01:14 — What Men vs. Women Truly Long For  04:17 — The Core Wound: Feeling "Not Beautiful"  05:33 — Womanhood's Power: Comfort with Uncertainty 06:22 — A Woman's Biological Rites of Passage 07:47 — Archetypes: Man as Logos, Woman as Eros  09:16 — On Faith: Trusting the Unknown  13:40 — Eros & Logos: Why Control Backfires 4:59 — Example: The 'Pretty Woman' Dynamic  17:50 — Final Thoughts: Trust & PRO-Vision  22:51 — 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

  7. NOV 10

    The Beauty of Masculine Dominance

    In this episode, I get into the harmony that exists between dominance and submission through the lens of masculine and feminine energy. I break down what true dominance looks and feels like and why domineering energy is not dominance. I reflect on ancient rites of passage with an example from Africa and bring in an example from salsa dancing as well. Listen in to learn about the spiritual purpose of rites of passage for men, why dominance without care becomes domineering, why the stages of development matter so much for boys, and more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Intro 00:34 — Welcome: The Yin & Yang of Submission 00:55 — A Word on Coaching  01:28 — What Women Want: Dominance & Devotion  02:14 — True Dominance is Service  02:45 — To Be Dominant, You Must Be Submissive 03:20 — Rites of Passage: The Bullet Ant Ritual  05:37 — The Difference Between Dominance and Domineering  06:00 — Submitting to a Higher Purpose  06:57 — Life Stage 1: The Bond With Mom  09:39 — Life Stage 2: Building Self-Worth With Dad  13:04 — Life Stage 3: The Male Mentor  14:40 — A Lesson in Service From a Salsa Class  15:40 — The Sioux: Warriors & Lovers Without Shame  18:11 — Conclusion & 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. Why Feminized Institutions Hurt Us

    NOV 3

    Why Feminized Institutions Hurt Us

    Last week I read this (https://www.compactmag.com/article/th...) article by Helen Andrews called 'The Great Feminization.' There's been loads of discourse around this and I want to offer my take with this week's episode. I also published a short essay on my substack you can read here: https://anyashakh.substack.com/p/why-... Listen in to learn about what happens when masculine work culture goes too far, when feminine work culture goes too far, the difference between masculine and feminine communism, why men care more about precision and women care more about the experience over the results, do women or men have lower status, and much more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 00:30 - Intro 00:31 - 01:20 - Set Up 01:21 - 01:58 - Work With Me 1:1 01:59 - 02:44  - Groups matter more 02:45 - 05:18 - Comfort over Truth 05:19 - 07:57  - Basic Yin and Yang Principles 07:58 - 10:36  - Tyranny or Chaos 10:37 - 11:59 - 75% masculine culture 12:00 - 14:20 - What is toxic bro culture? 14:21 - 15:15 - Positive Aspects of Masculine Culture 15:16 -  16:36 - What is toxic female culture? 16:37 -  18:19 - The rules have changed for women 18:20 -  20:00 -  Male and female status is different 20:01 - 23:40 - Balancing masculine energy 23:41 - 25:47 - Training and salsa analogies for this 25:48 - 26:33 - 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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