# Episode 622: The bird test (responding to women)

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Podcast: [PsycHacks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/psychacks-5277640)
Published: 2026-05-15T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://oriontaraban.podbean.com/e/episode-tbd-the-bird-test/
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