Orion Taraban

Orion Taraban, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice in California and the creator of PsycHacks, a podcast and YouTube channel on relationships and personal development (Danica Patrick, Michael Sartain Podcast). His first book, The Value of Others, examines relationships through behavioral economics (Danica Patrick). His YouTube channel has passed 70 million views (YouTube).[edit]

Taraban earned a Psy.D. and became a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in California (Sartain). Public records place his birth on October 1, 1982 (public records). Details of his schooling, training, and early clinical work are not published. A claimed 2007 photo-project credit could not be verified and is dropped from this page.[edit]

Taraban created PsycHacks, a podcast and YouTube channel devoted to relationships and personal development (Sartain). The channel has passed 70 million YouTube views (YouTube).

In August 2024 the New York Post quoted his argument that most men are "invisible" on dating apps (New York Post). His book The Value of Others followed, framing relationships as an economic marketplace (Danica Patrick). He discussed AI and relationships on The Will Cain Show in 2025 (Fox News) and appeared in a May 2026 Post feature on dating-profile services (New York Post).[edit]

Taraban presents as a direct, jargon-free clinician aimed at men underserved by conventional dating advice (New York Post). Outlets cite him as a commentator on male dating struggles and the economics of romance (New York Post, Fox News).[edit]

iFANN-only numbers, read from live data: YouTube: 1,030,000 subscribers, 217,062,842 views (fetched 2026-10-14). Last.fm: no data on record. Popularity rank: #41,514 overall, #31,262 by type (ranked 2026-10-19). He holds no placement in iFANN's Global Fame Engine Top 1,000 or any Top-100 scope list. His iFAMOUS audience gathers around PsycHacks episodes on YouTube and Instagram rather than as a named fandom.[edit]

PsycHacks has passed 70 million YouTube views (YouTube). The Value of Others treats relationships through behavioral economics (Danica Patrick). His August 2024 "invisible men" quote in the Post remains his most-cited media moment (New York Post).[edit]

Taraban keeps his family life private. No parent, sibling, partner, or household detail is confirmed by him or a credible outlet. One low-credibility biography names parents; it is not corroborated and is not repeated here.[edit]

Taraban has appeared on The Will Cain Show on Fox News (Fox News) and as a guest on the Danica Patrick and Michael Sartain podcasts (Danica Patrick, Sartain). The New York Post and Daily Mail have quoted his commentary on dating apps (New York Post).[edit]

No romantic relationship has been confirmed by Taraban or a credible outlet. Relationship status is undisclosed.[edit]

Net worth is undisclosed. No credible outlet has published a figure. Income plausibly includes podcast and YouTube revenue, book sales, and media appearances, but no amounts are on record.[edit]