Dr. Orion Taraban - The Michael Sartain Podcast
Release Date: 06/25/2025
The Michael Sartain Podcast
After 8 months of absence from the podcast, I would like to welcome my guest. Dr Orion Taraban, Psy.D. (IG: @psyc.hacks ) is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the creator of PsycHacks, a popular podcast devoted to relationships and personal development. He's the author of a new book, The Value of Others. He's got over 800,000 subs on YouTube. ———————————————————— 🔥 Steal my blueprint for attracting signed models and attending VIP-only events in 21 days... Without dating apps or late-night cold approach:...
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info_outlineAfter 8 months of absence from the podcast, I would like to welcome my guest. Dr Orion Taraban, Psy.D. (IG: @psyc.hacks ) is a clinical psychologist in private practice and the creator of PsycHacks, a popular podcast devoted to relationships and personal development. He's the author of a new book, The Value of Others. He's got over 800,000 subs on YouTube. ————————————————————
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Timestamps
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00:00 - Introduction and welcome back to the channel
01:18 - Praise for Orion Taraban's ability to discuss controversial topics
02:52 - The concept that all relationships are transactional
04:16 - Applying the transactional model to the parent-child relationship
05:39 - Why relationships based on a value calculation aren't offensive
10:02 - The profitability of catering to women
10:24 - Discussing why successful women might be unhappy
14:47 - Gender norms being enforced by women more than men
22:08 - Using AI models for podcast research
24:11 - Conclusion and book promotion
25:39 - The concept of cuckoldry and its lack of a female equivalent
26:25 - The role money plays in dating and relationships
28:12 - The "two women" concept
32:21 - The difference between talking and communicating
35:25 - Why men need to provide value in a relationship
38:29 - Why successful women often date mediocre men
41:14 - Double standards in the sexual marketplace
43:52 - The reasons behind failed marriages
47:39 - When men are at their peak
49:21 - Should a man "grind out" his 20s?
53:22 - When should a man settle down?
55:11 - The art of subtle negotiation in relationships
01:00:38 - Thoughts on "right person, wrong time"
01:05:32 - How to improve dating skills
01:11:30 - How dating changes after age 40 or 50
01:15:49 - How to know if someone likes you for you
01:25:21 - Why men should have more criteria for women
01:30:08 - How to test a potential partner during the dating process
01:42:47 - When to consider getting married
01:53:49 - How to maintain attraction in a relationship
01:54:09 - The importance of "frame" in a relationship
01:58:00 - Expecting your partner to fill too many roles
02:03:35 - How to get your needs met outside of a relationship
02:22:08 - Using AI for podcast research
02:24:11 - Conclusion and book promotion
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