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PsycHacks

by Orion Taraban

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  • Episode 664: Arrogance (Lindsay Clancy)

    October 9, 2026 · 9 min

    In this episode, I discuss the Lindsay Clancy mistrial in the context of certain controversial statements made by several jurors after deliberations ended. Whether they were aware of it or not, their arrogance was on full display…

  • Episode 663: Make her obsessed (the importance of contrast)

    October 5, 2026 · 12 min

    When you deepen a woman's initial interest into emotional engagement, you make her obsessed. In this episode, I explain the importance of contrast, and why this element can create depth, intrigue, and fascination. By embracing the less…

  • Episode 662: Keeping the peace (standing up to female bullies)

    October 2, 2026 · 10 min

    Constantly trying to manage your partner's feelings does not lead to peace. Emotional externalizers turn relationships into imbalanced systems – and assertive boundaries are required to resist their sway. However, this might be difficult…

  • Episode 661: Reasonable doubt (Lindsay Clancy)

    September 28, 2026 · 12 min

    In this episode, I discuss whether the evidence supports reasonable doubt about Lindsay Clancy's mental state at the time of the murders. I also examine the diagnoses involved, questioning whether they can legitimately establish what…

  • Episode 660: I can't tell you what to do (a structural problem)

    September 25, 2026 · 9 min

    In this episode, I discuss the structural problem at the heart of all advice meant for mass consumption. Generalities are broadly true but difficult to apply, while specifics are actionable but often irrelevant or counterproductive. This…

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  • Episode 659: Never her fault (Lindsay Clancy)

    September 21, 2026 · 13 min

    Can depression or psychosis be invoked to erase responsibility? The support for Lindsay Clancy indicates that some people believe it is never her fault. Using examples from her supporters, this episode explores the balance between…

  • Episode 658: The five hard conversations (preventing divorce)

    September 19, 2026 · 11 min

    The five hard conversations reveal major relationship incompatibilities before they become deeply entrenched and may collectively be one of the best tools for preventing divorce. Every serious couple needs to talk about sex, money…

  • Episode 657: When empathy is evil (Lindsay Clancy)

    September 14, 2026 · 11 min

    When empathy is evil, compassion overrides accountability, justice, and concern for the true victims. Using the case of Lindsay Clancy, this episode examines the psychological forces behind the public response to a mother who admitted to…

  • Episode 656: Cultivating need (keep her busy)

    September 11, 2026 · 9 min

    Cultivating need is a controversial, but pragmatic approach to maintaining long-term relationships. In this episode, I explain why the intentional cultivation of need can strengthen bonds and prevent relationships from fading into…

  • Episode 655: Finding good women (how to test them)

    September 7, 2026 · 13 min

    Finding good women depends on your ability to discern which women are enthusiastic about entering your frame – and which women aren't. In this episode, I explain how to test them using simple, reasonable requests to reveal compatibility…

  • Episode 654: 90% love (don't go all the way)

    September 4, 2026 · 11 min

    This episode was inspired by Patrice O'Neal, who once said he only offers a woman 90% love. This is really good advice. Boundaries may be antithetical to love, but they do make for good relationships. By all means, emotionally invest in…

  • Episode 653: She ain't yours (she's yours for now)

    August 31, 2026 · 11 min

    Men set themselves up for disappointment when they think of the women in their lives as theirs. The truth is she ain't yours – she's yours for now. Using a viral real-world story, I examine hypergamy, loyalty, and the incentives that shape…

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About the show

Presented by Orion Taraban, Psy.D. PsycHacks provides listeners with a brief, thought-provoking episode several days a week on a variety of psychological topics, inspired by my clinical practice. The intention is for the core idea contained within each episode to inspire listeners to see something about themselves or their world in a slightly different light.