Recommended by Alan Furth (AKA Alexis Vale)
If you’ve ever doubted that true spiritual power can be forged in darkness, Damien Echols will change your mind. Wrongfully imprisoned on death row for nearly two decades, he used that time to master Western esotericism and magick—not as performance, but as a lifeline. His writing is raw, luminous, and deeply disciplined. Damien doesn’t preach; he transmits. For anyone walking a path of transformation, his work is a compass pointing inward and upward.
Ilham’s writing at 1% Wiser feels like a steady hand on the shoulder—grounded, wise, and quietly powerful. If you’re into Hidden Frameworks, you’ll likely resonate with her reflections on self-awareness, healing, and the subtle art of navigating chaos with grace. Highly recommended.
Leon’s Stay Human Movement blends heart, depth, and grounded insight in a way that truly aligns with the Hidden Frameworks ethos. He explores themes like authenticity, presence, and inner growth—not from a pedestal, but from the messy, beautiful trenches of real life. If you’re drawn to soulful self-inquiry with a practical edge, you’ll feel right at home in his world.
If you're new here and looking to dive deeper into the intersection of self-mastery, metaphysics, and grounded spiritual thought, I highly recommend Mitch Horowitz's Substack. Mitch blends historical depth with real-world clarity like no one else. Whether he's unpacking New Thought, occult wisdom, or the psychology of success, his writing is sharp, sincere, and endlessly illuminating. He’s one of the few voices who can challenge your beliefs and expand them at the same time.
If you're into grounded mysticism with a sharp edge, I highly recommend following Rachel White, aka The Skeptical Shaman. Her trajectory overlaps mine in many ways—corporate strategist turned spiritual guide, logic-meets-intuition, no-BS mystic with deep roots in real practice. Rachel brings humor, clarity, and integrity to a space that often needs it. Her writing is both soul-stirring and sanity-saving.