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Ancient Intelligence
by 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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#165 | Why the World Feels So Chaotic Right Now
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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…
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#164 | One Phrase That Explains Men and Women
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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…
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#163 | Ancient Wisdom About the Feminine Spirit
Discover your style archetype free: https://tally.so/r/kdvR6j In 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 — Introduction 01:45 — Why I love being...
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#162 | The Healing Power of Men’s & Women’s Work | Meg and Jacob O’Neill
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’...
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#161 | 3 Tips For Recovering Nice Guys & Girls
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...
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#160 | How to Inspire the Masculine
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...
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#159 | Are Women the Ultimate Influencers of Civilization? | Dr. Dani Sulikowski
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...
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#158 | How Feminized Institutions Are Failing Boys & Men | Existential Evan
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…
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#157 | The Biological and Spiritual Case Against Casual Sex
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...
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#156 | Four Signs a Man Lacks Presence
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...
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#155 | Philosophy of Men’s Style Pt 2 - Discover Your Style Archetype
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...
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#154 | Philosophy of Men’s Style Pt 1 - A Brief History
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...
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#153 | The Masculine and Feminine Lessons in Song Sung Blue
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,...
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#152 | Why Respect is the Soul Nourishment Men Need
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…
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#151 | Three Core Desires at the Heart of Every Woman
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...
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#150 | How To Stay Human As Reality Gets Replaced | Stephen Jenkinson
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,...
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#149 | How “Patriarchy” Is a Lazy Answer to Women’s Sexual Disconnection
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,...
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#148 | From Sacred to Spectacle - How Culture Traded Ritual For Performance
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…
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#147 | Understanding Space As a Core Masculine Pillar
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...
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#146 | Three Big Problems I See Happening With Young Women Today
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…
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#145 | Behind Every Great Man Stands a Great Woman - The Phrase Feminism Destroyed
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....
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#144 | What Christianity Teaches Us About Men and Women
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...
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#143 | Why Same Sex Spaces Are Sacred and How We Destroyed Them
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…
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#142 | How Men Fall into the Wrong Relationships -Understand the 3 Stages
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...
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#141 | Flirting and Courtship Pt 2 - Pre and Post Industrial Revolution
About This Episode 13:17 ** 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…
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#140 | Flirting and Courtship Pt 1 - Vikings, Romans and Medieval Europeans
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…
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#139 | Soulmates, Motherhood & Kabbalistic Wisdom
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…
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#138 | The Root Cause of the Broken Agreement Between Men & Women
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…
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#137 | Symptoms of a Sick Society - And the Implications for Relationships
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,...
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#136 | What’s Missing in the Marriage Discourse?
In this episode I explored the duality of patrimony and matrimony. While we barely discuss matrimony in our culture, we definitely don't think about patrimony. Our dismissal of patrimony's importance in sustaining a healthy society is one of the reason's we are unraveling. Listen in as I draw on...
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#135 | How Can Men and Women Work Together?
In this episode I continue with the exploration of men, women, and work. Last week I looked at how the Industrial Revolution broke the initial bond between men and women and what has occurred since then. Watch it here: How the Bond Between Men and Women Broke D... I continue on here with the...
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#134 | How the Bond Between Men and Women Broke During the Industrial Revolution
In this episode I explore what really happened to men and women when work first left the home. The effects of the Industrial Revolution on the bond between men and women is something that is not spoken about often. In the name of productivity, progress, and consumption - we have traded many…
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#133 | Why Feminist Studies Don’t Belong in Academia
About This Episode In this guest episode I sit down with Professor Marc J. Defant, Professor of Geology and Geochemistry whose work spans the physical sciences and evolutionary psychology. Recently he published a peer-reviewed paper in Sexuality & Culture titled “Evolutionary Psychology and the...
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#132 | The Blind Spot in Modern Dating - Why People Struggle
In this episode I highlight the pervasive heteropessimism that exists in the culture today (on both sides of the aisle). Inspired by this recent article written by Mana Afsari - https://thepointmag.com/examined-life... I dive into one of the blind spots I see happening in dating: categorical...
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#131 | 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...
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#130 | 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…
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#129 | 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...
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#128 | 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...
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#127 | 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...
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#126 | 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…
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#125 | 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.…
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#124 | 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...
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#123 | 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…
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#122 | 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...
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#121 | 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…
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#120 | 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…
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#119 | 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...
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#118 | 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...
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#117 | 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:...
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#116 | Understanding Sex Differences in Work and Lifestyle Part 2
This episode is part 2 of Understanding sex differences in work and lifestyle. I share observations and insights based on data collected by evolutionary psychologist, Stephen Stewart-Williams. This research is important because it negates the big narrative that says women are behind men in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Anya Shakh
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