The Re-Patterning Podcast

Mitch Horowitz: Esoterika - Formulas Against the False Self

The Re-Patterning Podcast

Show Notes

Today on The Re-Patterning Podcast, we're joined by Mitch Horowitz, one of today's foremost contemporary thought leaders on the occult, the esoteric, and new thought. He is a Penn Award-winning historian, writer, and lecturer, as well as the author of 20 books! Mitch joins us today to discuss his latest book Esoterika: Formulas Against the False Self.

Our conversation explores the counterintuitive truth behind setting powerful intentions without constricting their flow. His new book, Esoterika: Formulas Against the False Self, offers a pragmatic blueprint for transforming your beliefs, expanding your capacity for manifestation, and stepping into your true agency, even when life throws unexpected challenges your way. Mitch shares raw, personal stories, from his recent health crisis to bizarre examples of wish fulfillment gone awry, illustrating how desires can reach us in unexpected, disruptive ways. We also unpack the complex laws that govern intention, revealing practical strategies for balancing specificity with openness, so your intentions can flow freely and powerfully.

Mitch's work helps us understand how to protect your authentic self, accelerate genuine growth, and align your external reality with your deepest truth. Whether you're navigating personal betrayal, struggling with wishful thinking, or seeking a deeper understanding of the unseen laws, our conversation with Mitch offers essential tools for anyone serious about conscious creation and self-mastery.

To learn more about Mitch and his latest work, be sure to follow him on Substack at https://mitchhorowitz.substack.com/.

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Produced by Tomi Trembath of the Keymaster Collective. Theme music by Andrew Means. Video animations by Mortis & Madriax. Cover photo of Arden by Al Alvarez. Logo by Adeline Dally Soothteller. Thumbnail design by Amal Desai

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