Beyond Success: Finding Fulfillment, Happiness and Meaning | (#000) Beyond Success Podcast: Psychology and Philosophy for Achievers with David Tian, Ph.D.

Beyond Success: Finding Fulfillment, Happiness and Meaning | (#000) Beyond Success Podcast: Psychology and Philosophy for Achievers with David Tian, Ph.D.

A lot of people struggle with dating for a fundamental reason:
They don’t even know themselves well enough to attract a kindred spirit. Relationships and dating become much easier when you have similar interests and values as your partner. This is particularly true at the beginning of the dating process. And it doesn’t rely on you getting lucky on a dating app.
But how do you discover yourself and your true interests? And how does this naturally attract your ideal partner to you?
Well, here’s some good news:
This self-discovery process is fun!

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How to Find Your Ideal Partner Naturally & Authentically | (#158) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

How to Find Your Ideal Partner Naturally & Authentically | (#158) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

A lot of people struggle with dating for a fundamental reason:
They don’t even know themselves well enough to attract a kindred spirit. Relationships and dating become much easier when you have similar interests and values as your partner. This is particularly true at the beginning of the dating process. And it doesn’t rely on you getting lucky on a dating app.
But how do you discover yourself and your true interests? And how does this naturally attract your ideal partner to you?
Well, here’s some good news:
This self-discovery process is fun!

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Stop Striving to be an Alpha Male: It’s Sabotaging Your Life | (#157) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Stop Striving to be an Alpha Male: It’s Sabotaging Your Life | (#157) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Do you ever wish you were more alpha?
It’s a big buzzword thrown around in forums by bitter and resentful men. And if you keep striving to be more alpha, you’ll suffocate your relationships, suppress your emotions, and sabotage your happiness.
Why?
Because the pop culture view of the alpha male couldn’t be further from the truth about how real alphas operate. It’s not about being feared or dominating, it’s about leading with compassion, connection, and empathy.
If you want to be a true alpha and embody real masculinity, you have to stop striving to be an alpha. It’s counterintuitive, but effective.

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Why You’re Not Broken: Live Caller Interview on Healthy Anger & Boundaries | (#156) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Why You’re Not Broken: Live Caller Interview on Healthy Anger & Boundaries | (#156) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Today I’d like you to meet Ryan.
Ryan’s a first responder with a strong sense of fairness, and he loves to help people who need it.
Those are both noble qualities, so on the surface it all sounds great. But as Ryan processed the end of a marriage he tried to make sense of why some things bothered him so much, and why certain patterns kept repeating in his life.
He turned to me to talk about it, and together we explored how even great qualities can cause problems when they’re driven by unresolved issues lingering beneath the surface.

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How ‘Inside Out 2’ Can Help You Master Your Emotions | (#155) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

How ‘Inside Out 2’ Can Help You Master Your Emotions | (#155) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Inside Out 2 gives you a brilliant in-depth look into your inner world. Just by watching the movie, you’ll better understand yourself, your emotions, and how to handle emotions better.
But if you pair this movie with this podcast episode, you’ll also discover the actionable steps you can take today to balance your emotions, access your higher self, and lead the various parts of you more effectively.
The result?
You’ll become more attractive. You’ll have an easier time dating. You’ll develop healthier and stronger relationships. And you’ll create a better life for yourself all around.

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Forget the Red Pill: Here’s How to Truly Thrive in Your Relationships | (#154) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Forget the Red Pill: Here’s How to Truly Thrive in Your Relationships | (#154) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Perhaps the biggest lie spread by the Red Pill community is how humans are simple slaves to our biology. This is how they rationalize the obviously irrational myth that a woman will leave you as soon as she finds a more attractive, wealthier, or higher-status man.
Not only does this myth corrupt your relationship with women, but it can even corrupt the relationship you have with yourself. The sad truth is falling for the Red Pill lies is a fast way to end up lonely, miserable, and hopeless.
That’s the bad news.
The good news?
Despite how attractive the Red Pill mindset can be to some men, it’s based on blatant lies. And I’ll prove it in this episode.

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Why Courage & Compassion Are the Ultimate Life Hacks | (#153) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Why Courage & Compassion Are the Ultimate Life Hacks | (#153) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

There are two specific virtues characteristic of your higher self. These two virtues can turn your inner demons into inner supporters. They help you overcome deep-seated trauma and pain that keeps sabotaging your relationships. They can reduce your anxiety and depression. And they can make every aspect of your life—whether in relationships, in your career, or anything else—more fulfilling and enjoyable.
So, what are these two virtues?
Courage and compassion.

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Why Traditional Psychotherapy Often Fails For Men | (#152) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Why Traditional Psychotherapy Often Fails For Men | (#152) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Most men, especially hypermasculine men, feel like therapy doesn’t work for them. Or worse yet, that therapy could never work for them.
And I get it. Not only are up to 80% of mental health workers women, but traditional psychotherapy operates through a feminine lens that further alienates masculine men.
When men go through traditional therapy, they often feel discouraged, angry, and unheard. Because the feminine approach doesn’t account for their lifelong conditioning about how emotions make you weak.
But nothing could be further from the truth: Not only do emotions add all the spice to life that makes it worth living, but mastering your emotions makes you more productive and more fulfilled too.

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Live Caller Interview with an Achiever Raised as a Parentified Child | (#151) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Live Caller Interview with an Achiever Raised as a Parentified Child | (#151) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

This week’s episode is a special episode, especially if you’re an achiever (like most of our listeners are). Leon, a long-time subscriber from South Africa, reached out for a one-time session that doubles as a podcast interview.

While your situation might not be exactly the same as Leon’s, if you’re an achiever or struggle with abandonment issues or neediness, there will likely be several themes that apply to both your life, as well.

I treated this interview like an initial consultation. Listening will give you insights into how you could accept your inner child parts that have been filling you with emotional turmoil (even if you don’t have the same exact problems as Leon does).

Best part?

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Stop Playing the Blame Game: How to Own Your Sh*t & Transform Your Life | (#150) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

Stop Playing the Blame Game: How to Own Your Sh*t & Transform Your Life | (#150) The Masculine Psychology Podcast with David Tian

One problem that haunts every relationship, career, and life is falling into a victim mindset. When you blame others for your problems and fail to acknowledge your role, you remain stuck and helpless in this vicious cycle. 

Worst part? 

As your relationships start to crumble, you’ll likely experience a heightened sense of anxiety and depression. And if you don’t address this, your life becomes a series of missed opportunities and unfulfilled dreams, leaving you with a sense of regret and dissatisfaction.

That’s the bad news. 

The good news?

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