The Clark Kegley Podcast

Clark Kegley
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Dec 4, 2025 • 24min

I read 400 self improvement books. These 10 will CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Free newsleter + gift - https://www.clarkkegley.com/free-ques... Free shadow work Qs - https://www.clarkkegley.com/shadow-work My Best Journal Program - https://www.mybestjournal.com Over the last 10 years, I've read over 400 books that all claim to change your life. Truth is, 50% you could probably skip because they're marketing tools for the author and will eat 8 hours of your life. 48% had some decent ideas. But then there was the 2%. These 2% books had such a deep impact that never left even after the first read. Those 2% books are sitting right here. And I want to walk you through the 10 books I would definitely recommend you read that'll change your life. I'm going to go over the big idea from each, what phase of your life I would recommend you read it in, who it's for, and how they changed my perspective on achievements, staying present, and how they prevented some expensive mistakes. Beautiful day here in Arizona. Let's go get some fresh air and kick it off with book number one. Timestamps: 00:00 10 Books from 400 00:46 1 03:59 2 06:28 3 08:23 4 11:02 5 12:42 6 14:53 7 16:20 8 18:18 9 20:20 10 23:21 Do this next Book Breakdowns: Dopamine Nation: • The Hidden Dopamine Debt DESTROYING Your M... Same As Ever: • The Book That Changed My Thinking Forever The Best of Series | 10-years In The Making: • THE BEST OF - Clark Kegley | Top Videos on... SOCIAL / clarkkegley / clarkkegley / theclarkkegley P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you purchase through them. It's a great way to support the channel at no extra cost to you 👊 Refusing to settle Clark
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Nov 27, 2025 • 17min

How to Design Your Life (Step-by-Step)

Free newsleter + gift - https://www.clarkkegley.com/free-ques... Free shadow work Qs - https://www.clarkkegley.com/shadow-work My Best Journal Program - https://www.mybestjournal.com The Best of Series | 10-years In The Making: • THE BEST OF - Clark Kegley | Top Videos on... MY FAVORITE TOOLS 🟣 Book List - read if you want to grow - https://kit.co/clarkkegley/best-books... 🔴 YouTube Gear - how I film my videos - https://kit.co/clarkkegley/youtube-gear 🔴 Studio Gear - make filming easier - https://kit.co/clarkkegley/studio-gear SOCIAL / clarkkegley / clarkkegley / theclarkkegley P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you purchase through them. It's a great way to support the channel at no extra cost to you 👊 Refusing to settle, Clark
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Nov 15, 2025 • 20min

The Subconscious Iceberg: 90% of Who You Are Was Chosen FOR You

Get the 11 questions to change your life now (free gift for yt subs): https://www.clarkkegley.com/free-ques... Most people think they're self-aware. They're not. If you're stuck in the same patterns: same relationship dynamics, same money plateau, same habits you can't shake... there's a reason. And it's not what you think. So in this video, I'll break down the 4 layers of your mind and the blocks keeping you stuck at each level. Once you understand how deep this goes, everything shifts faster. Watch if you're ready to actually move forward. Stoked to announce, the NEW My Best Journal program is officially LIVE! It's your complete framework to coach yourself, create the 2.0 you, and actually change your life. Want more growth in 1 month than most people get in a year? Check it out here: https://www.mybestjournal.com Timestamps: 00:00 The Subconscious Iceberg 01:03 Level 1 03:04 Block 1 04:25 Level 2 07:25 Block 2 11:00 Level 3 13:43 Block 3 14:29 Level 4 / Block 4 16:30 Strategies 18:43 Recap 19:28 Do this next The Best of Series | 10-years In The Making: • THE BEST OF - Clark Kegley | Top Videos on... SOCIAL / clarkkegley / clarkkegley / theclarkkegley Refusing to Settle, Clark
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Nov 1, 2025 • 17min

Letting Go: You'll Keep Suffering Until You Admit This

This discussion delves into the complexities of letting go, addressing emotional attachments from past jobs and relationships. It highlights the emotions scale ranging from fear to love, emphasizing that emotional states shape our experiences. Misconceptions about emotional goals are explored, and the importance of distinguishing primary from secondary emotions is clarified. Lists of practical tools like journaling are recommended for revealing underlying feelings. Finally, letting go is reframed as a strategic choice rather than a defeat.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 18min

I QUIT New Age Thought after 1M Subs (why I'm NEVER going back)

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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Sep 27, 2025 • 22min

STOP chasing 'better' and START doing Shadow Work (Full Guide)

Explore the transformative power of shadow work and how it reveals hidden self-sabotage patterns. Discover the origins of your shadow rooted in childhood, and learn to identify signs of being out of balance. Clark highlights the importance of integrating, not eliminating, your shadow for greater self-acceptance and authenticity. Delve into thought-provoking questions about triggers, recurring feedback, and your core identity stories. Finally, gain clarity on how to fully embrace your true self through practical journaling exercises.
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Sep 27, 2025 • 22min

STOP chasing 'better' and START doing Shadow Work (Full Guide)

Free newsletter + 7 Shadow Work Questions to change your life: https://www.clarkkegley.com/shadow-work Stoked to announce, the NEW My Best Journal program is officially LIVE! It's your complete framework to coach yourself, create the 2.0 you, and actually change your life. Want more growth in 1 month than most people get in a year? Check it out here: https://www.mybestjournal.com The Best of Series | 10-years In The Making: • THE BEST OF - Clark Kegley | Top Videos on... 00:00 Shadow Work: The Puppet & The Strings 00:27 How to use this video 00:40 Free Guide 00:52 PART 1: The Self-Sabotage Loop 01:52 What IS Your Shadow? 03:09 Warning Signs: Out of Balance 04:42 Good Signs: In Balance 07:56 Carl Jung's Model of Shadow 08:25 PART 2: The Five Questions 09:40 Q1 13:10 Q2 15:48 Q3 17:37 Q4 19:32 Q5 21:22 Do This Next MY FAVORITE TOOLS 🟣 Book List - read if you want to grow - https://kit.co/clarkkegley/best-books... 🔴 YouTube Gear - how I film my videos - https://kit.co/clarkkegley/youtube-gear 🔴 Studio Gear - make filming easier - https://kit.co/clarkkegley/studio-gear SOCIAL / clarkkegley / clarkkegley / theclarkkegley P.S. Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you purchase through them. It's a great way to support the channel at no extra cost to you 👊 Refusing to settle, Clark
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Sep 18, 2025 • 10min

You Are NOT a Self-improvement Project

Discover the idea that you aren't a self-improvement project needing repair. Unpack the reasons self-help often stems from pain, and learn why trying to 'kill' your old self can lead to setbacks. Explore the FAR Framework—Forgive, Accept, Reconnect—which helps you tap into your unchanging essence. Get practical ideas to reintegrate authentic parts of yourself for a more fulfilling life. Clark wraps up with a motivational call to action, encouraging listeners to engage further.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 10min

You're STUCK Overthinking While Dumb People Are WINNING

Dive into the pitfalls of overthinking and how it can hold you back while others thrive. Discover the 'winner effect'—a fascinating concept where small successes ignite motivation and propel you forward. Learn practical strategies to break free from mental barriers that hinder your growth. Prioritizing action over contemplation can be a game changer. This engaging discussion encourages listeners to embrace progress and redefine what success looks like.
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Sep 6, 2025 • 17min

5 Books That Will Make You Smarter Than 98% of People

Discover five transformative books that challenge conventional thinking and sharpen your intellect. Explore how cognitive biases influence decisions with insights from 'Thinking, Fast and Slow.' Dive into personal identity, using swamp water as a metaphor for clarity. Understand morality through Jonathan Haidt's perspectives on liberal and conservative views. Finally, examine the balance of cooperation and competition in history, revealing how these themes shape our modern civilization.

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