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Xian Archive
Hosted by Matt Xian · EN
Welcome to Xian Archive, a hyperspatial database of the fascinating discussions shared between artist/creative director Matt Xian and guests circling around the topics of psychedelics, creativity, music, artwork, technology and beyond.
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Plato's Cave & The Illusion of Success w/ Michael Phillip // XA093
Oct 17, 202401:36:05Tap to summarizeOn this episode Matt is joined once again by Michael Phillip, who is a writer, video creator and host of the podcast Third Eye Drops. Michael has released and appeared on hundreds of podcast episodes, melding minds with a wide range of multidisciplinary experts including scientists, artists, philosophers, spiritual teachers, bestselling authors, and viral personalities. He also hosts a YouTube channel where he ‘wonderdips’ into mind melting topics like Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics and Consciousness. In this conversation Matt and Michael dive into the topic of Success. What is success? How do you know you have reached it? What do you do after you attain it? Is success an illusion? The two then dive into the Plato's Cave Allegory and how we can learn from it in daily life, spiritual practice and creativity. This is one of the best podcasts between the two - please enjoy. Find Michael: https://www.instagram.com/third_eye_drops/ https://youtube.com/@thirdeyedrops http://thirdeyedrops.com/ Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive https://www.MattXian.com https://youtube.com/@xianarchive
Transcribe →Alchemy & The Mystic Arts w/ Ken Shombala // XA092
Oct 11, 202401:12:21Tap to summarizeOn this episode Matt sits down with Ken Shombala. Ken discovered during business school in 97’ that his true talent lay elsewhere. This realization led him to training with advanced yogis, Ayurvedic masters and traveling the world practicing both internal and external healing arts. By 25, he stepped in to substitute a class at an elite healing retreat in LA, and within a year, he became the manager of healing arts and classes at The Ashram in Malibu, serving a clientele that included Cindy Crawford and Oprah. While teaching at this high level for five years, Ken earned a master's in psychology, pursued half of a PhD, and continued his training with Kabbalah mystics, Korean samurai, and advanced alchemists. Continuing his healing journey as a high school teacher in Maui, entrepreneur and founder of Alchemy Blends, one-on-one coach, and alchemist for the past 20 years, Ken's path has led to this moment with you. Find Ken: www.instagram.com/alchemy_blends Try Alchemy Blends: www.alchemy-blends.com Use code 'XIAN' at checkout to save 10% Find Matt: instagram.com/xianarchive www.youtube.com/@xianarchive www.MattXian.com
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