123 - Why I've Stopped Using 'Vulnerability'

When I was 23, I fell in love with a drug addict. She was sexy and interesting. But more than that, she was WILD. If my life was a movie, she was cast as the Manic Pixie Dream Girl—the adolescent male fantasy of an the open-hearted nymph who saves the non-hero from mediocrity.The MPDG highlights  a common male psychological wound. She also shows us how such a man can heal this wound, if he can avoid the emotional trap she represents.An abbreviated text version of this episode can be found at ruwando.substack.comIt includes an excerpt of my book, ORGSM, A Memoir.Get my book + redeem bonuses at https://orgsmbook.com/If you’re struggling with this kind of pattern, shoot me a message or fill out the form below. I’d love to help. Everything 100% confidential.https://ruwando.com/coaching00:00 The Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope explained01:50 How this relates to real life03:24 New book: Taming the Anima04:25 The history of Manic Pixie Dream Girl11:50 The psychological lens of Manic Pixie Dream Girl13:30 Manic Pixie in my life19:45 The Savior Complex20:39 Translating the trope into real life22:54 The dark side of Manic Pixie Dream Girl23:29 The health of relationship dynamic26:25 How to stop dating Manic Pixie Dream Girls29:39 Who is controlling the reality of your relationship?34:15 John Wayne doesn’t need a Manic Pixie Dream Girl36:00 Many guys work on themselves to get women37:43 What type of guys avoid MPDG?40:20 How did Odysseus avoid the sirens?41:22 How to test a girl to see if she’s Manic Pixie?43:02 What do secure women actually want?44:11 The summary of Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Disney princesses are different today. So is our culture's Feminine Ideal.Mrs. Meepagala and I debate on how these different female role models are imprinting the next generation of women, including our daughter.Tomorrow I'm posting a concise article on the 3 different types female role models and their message to women on substack.Subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox: ruwando.substack.comIf you're a woman looking to find the one in 2026, check out my wife's new book: idaretolove.com#psychology #relationships #marriage #femininity #women #feminism Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

What makes one psychologically ready for a committed relationship?Jung’s essay, “The Love Problem of a Student”, discusses the early stages social dynamics that have become common to us 100 years later— “free love” vs monogamy, infidelity, a woman’s dilemma of career vs. family.00:37 The Love Problem of a Student03:41 Love and Instincts 06:23 Homosexuality and Human Nature 29:24 Psychological Maturity and Relationships 33:00 Psychological Impact of Early Sexual Experiences 44:50 Older Women and Younger Men Dynamics56:05 The Concept of Free Love Get the next post delivered to your inbox: Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

A recent epiphany has made me decide to move off visual media consolidate my podcast with substack.It shouldn't change anything for you, though there's a *possibility* you won't see my new episodes pop up. (If there's an RSS feed issue.)You can prevent this by subscribing at ruwando.substack.comThere you can stay updated on future podcast episodes, accompanying writing, livestreams, and book excerpts. (You can customize notifications to receive only one or the other.)Get my book + bonuses: ORGSMbook.com Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Here I read an essay by Carl Jung, "Woman As Soul", + give my commentary on what it means and how we can use it.This is part of the source material for my next book, ANIMA: The Five Aspects of the Feminine-- A Guide For Men on Female Psychology.Get free excerpts by subcribing at ruwando.substack.comOr get an advance copy of ANIMA by purchasing my other book, ORGSM, A Memoir at orgsmbook.com Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Reality is a set of agreements.This is a reading + commentary on a new post on substack on the nature of subjective reality: The process of brainwashing used by ideologies as seen in politics, communities, and of course, cults. It includes from excerpts from my book, ORGSM, A Memoir.I'll be posting more analyses + excerpts from my next book, ANIMA: The 5 Aspects of the Feminine Unconscious on substack:Ruwando.substack.comGet my new book + $100 of bonuses at orgsmbook.com Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

My book publishes Oct 31. You can get it at a discount + free bonuses:1. How To Brainwash Yourself course that pulls mind control principles from my cult experience for positive identity transformation.2. An advance copy of Anima: 5 Aspects of the Feminine Unconscious. My next book (to publish 2026) on female psychology.3. My entire premium meditation library from MindValley/Insight Timer.To redeem visit: orgsmbook.com.ORGSM, A Memoir is my true story of being in a female-led cult where I learned deep truths about f***ing and mindf***ing.It's already the #1 New Release in the Psych/Human Sxuality, Memoirs/Deceptions, and Cults categories; & already top 5 bestseller. Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

I connected with Sascha over a post he made of “why women in their 40’s are the unhappiest ever.” Whether that’s true or not, it’s food for important conversation about modern dating and relationships.Sascha Haert is a coach for women. Tbh, I used to have a lot of judgement of men who coach women (and of women who only coach men). But he has a lot of great insight on: Why successful women hardly find love, what’s important in the bedroom, why women resent men so much these days, how woman makes space for a man in life, what kind of woman do men want in a relationships, and exploring: do women understand the power they hold? We’re two men commenting on the plight of women, so take it with some salt. However, Sascha has a lot of knowledge from the many women he’s helped.00:00 Women in their 40s are the unhappiest ever02:13 Getting lost trying to become a masculine woman06:51 How to be a good father to a daughter07:59 Woman making space for a man in life12:07 Why women resent men so much15:03 Be yourself in order to be liked19:02 How Sascha became a coach for women29:00 Fathers shape daughters’ relation to relationship31:00 Sexual liberation of women33:35 Open relationships yes or no46:26 Sascha’s work48:50 There’s too much competition between sexesHack your brain chemistry for unshakable confidence: Anabolic Psyche mini-course only $12AnabolicPsyche.com Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Working with horses is the most profound thing I've done in many years. Most recently I've been training with Sergio Faerman.Sergio is a former semi-pro MMA fighter, horse therapy trainer, and “gaucho” (Latin American tradition of cowboy). He and I first met training MMA, and I’ve been training in horse riding with him.We discuss why men need to learn horseriding, how horses teach you to be a healthy leader (horses teach you how to be balanced in dominance and empathy), what therapy with horses looks like, how horses can show you your trauma, and more.Connect with Sergio on IG (English or Spanish) https://www.instagram.com/sergiofaerman/We MAY run a retreat together next year with horses. If you’re interested, shoot me a message.00:00 Intro05:15 Horses can talk09:27 The story about natives11:45 Horses teach you how to be a healthy leader24:40 The connection between horses and girls36:00 Horses show you your traumas42:08 Electromagnetic field carries information45:40 Finding your life purpose is everything48:52 Truly connecting with creation52:00 Do horses have alpha males in herd?56:00 Testosterone can be dangerous01:01:01 Sergio’s work with horses Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe

Justin Nault is a nutrition therapist. We have a fascinating discussion on metabolic health, hormones, nutrition, and the mind.Justin on IG: @justinnaultofficialHis supplement company: iamclovis.com00:00 Guest Introduction: Who Is Justin?00:56 Justin's Music Career and Body Dysmorphia01:33 Journey Into Health and Wellness04:10 Plant Medicine and Life Changes04:46 Nutrition and the Paleo Diet05:42 Savannah's Story and the Birth of a New Mission08:55 The Problem with Seed Oils12:32 Understanding Human Metabolism19:28 Training Methodologies and Health24:48 Cultural and Psychological Aspects of Health27:45 The Harmful Goggins Mentality28:49 Small Wins and Building Momentum29:48 Critique of Plant Medicine and Avoidance Pattern31:22 Personal Journey and Recovery Insights32:43 Nutrition and Recovery Tips35:04 Balancing Self-Love and Ambition37:38 The Importance of Individualized Advice41:48 Good vs. Evil and Integrating the Shadow49:08 The Complexity of Critical Thinking50:24 Connecting and Offering Guidance Get full access to Ruwando Substack at ruwando.substack.com/subscribe