We asked an Ex-CIA SPY: ‘Are You Lying About Leaving the CIA?!’ | Andrew Bustamante скачать в хорошем качестве

We asked an Ex-CIA SPY: ‘Are You Lying About Leaving the CIA?!’ | Andrew Bustamante

What can we learn from CIA spies about love and relationships? Former CIA intelligence officer Andrew Bustamante reveals how the same psychological tactics used in espionage can build—or destroy—trust, intimacy, and even family life. Once a covert CIA operative, Andrew still speaks like a man who may never have fully left the agency… leaving viewers wondering how deep the secrets go. In this fascinating episode of Desirable, Andrew breaks down how spycraft shapes everything from marriage to parenting—and even how public figures like Charlie Kirk prove we’re all being subtly controlled by information, narrative, and emotional manipulation. He shares: ✅ How he proposed to his CIA-agent wife through a covert six-month operation ✅ The emotional cost of loving someone trained never to trust ✅ Why he parents like a spy—teaching his kids with “the illusion of choice” ✅ How the CIA recruits through trauma, loyalty & validation needs ✅ Why intelligence isn’t fact—it’s probability—and how that controls public thinking ✅ The truth about conspiracies, propaganda & mass persuasion ✅ The two spy tools that can strengthen any relationship: perspective-shifting & curiosity ✅ What real emotional security looks like when you’ve been trained to lie for a living This is a rare look inside both the human and psychological side of espionage—and what it can teach us about love, control, and raising the next generation. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:51 The Proposal Story 14:29 Challenges of Marriage and Parenthood 24:04 Understanding Human Behavior 26:12 The Three Lives Concept 32:45 Parenting with CIA Insights 34:06 Non-Traditional Parenting Choices 35:25 The Illusion of Choice 35:41 Deciding to Homeschool 36:20 Challenges with Traditional Schooling 38:52 CIA Training and Breaking the System 43:57 The Impact of Father Figures 48:15 CIA Recruitment and Loyalty 01:00:29 The Culture of Silent Professionals 01:09:52 Personal Safety and Family Concerns 01:10:09 Navigating Public Exposure and Security Measures 01:13:25 The Reality of Intelligence Work 01:15:27 The Anatomy of a Conspiracy 01:18:12 Cultural Observations and Political Divisions 01:36:19 CIA Tools for Relationship Building 01:41:39 Concluding Thoughts on Relationships and Personal Growth ============================ Connect with Guests! ============================ Want to learn more from Andrew? 💜 Find your Spy Superpower: https://yt.everydayspy.com/4p9JE7X 💜 Read Andrew’s CIA book ‘Shadow Cell’: https://geni.us/ShadowCellBook 💜 Follow Andy on YouTube:    / @andrew-bustamante   💜 Explore Spy School: https://everydayspy.com/ 💜 Support Andy's sponsor Axolt Brain: https://axoltbrain.com/andy 💜 Listen to the podcast:    / @everydayspypodcast   ============================== Subscribe and Watch The Desirable Podcast HERE: 📱 ============================= 💜 YouTube:    / @thedesirablepodcastshorts   💜 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 💜 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nZ4ibs... ============================ Connect with us! ============================ 💜 Sign up for Sonya Love's Dare To Love coaching program: https://subscribepage.io/daretoloveagain #TheDesirablePodcast #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipGoals #LoveAndRelationships #DatingAdvice #MarriageTips #RelationshipPodcast #SingleLife #CoupleGoals #LoveAdvice About: This channel showcases the best shorts from Desirable, hosted by Agon & Sonya Love. Our podcast is an invitation to rethink what’s possible in love, intimacy, and relationships. Through honest conversations with top experts, inspiring couples, and thought leaders, we explore fresh ideas, tools, and mindsets that help you navigate dating, deepen connection, and create extraordinary relationships that nourish your heart and soul. Whether you’re single and seeking or a couple looking to grow, this is the space for open hearts, conscious minds, and anyone with the courage to make love the most Desirable adventure of their life. ❤️💙