The Clark Kegley Podcast I QUIT New Age Thought after 1M Subs (why I'm NEVER going back)
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Oct 16, 2025 The host shares a personal journey of leaving the new age movement, exposing the flaws in concepts like manifestation. He discusses how algorithm-driven virality can mislead creators into producing shallow content. Highlighting the dangers of toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing, he argues for practical change over magical thinking. The conversation dives into the consumer loop of fringe spirituality and challenges echo chambers in the community. Finally, he proposes actionable alternatives, including therapy and shadow work, to foster genuine growth.
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Viral Niche Felt Like A Trap
- Clark Kegley went viral after posting new-age content and found the niche chose him more than he chose it.
- He deleted 10 million views of videos when he felt misaligned and cringed at his own content.
Action Beats Magical Techniques
- Behavior change, not mystical techniques, typically produces real outcomes people credit to manifestation.
- Visualization can help motivate action, but the law of action explains most external results.
Meetings Revealed Fake Techniques
- Clark encountered top 'gurus' who admitted making up techniques and displayed narcissistic behavior.
- He felt cringed by behind-the-scenes marketing and rejected their culture.