On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by MJDorian. MJ is an artist, educator, podcast creator, and award winning composer. His work in film has received wide acclaim, including Outstanding Achievement Award for Original Score (VisionFest 2011, NYC) for the feature film: Ontologica. Since 2017, he has also worked in pop music production, including collaborations with: L’FREAQ, Starvin B, and Shelley Thomas. In 2018, MJ launched the podcast: Creative Codex, which he continues to write and produce. The show frequently appears in the top 100 charts globally in the genre of Arts. The mission of Creative Codex is to explore the mysteries of creative genius through narrative, sound design, and original music.

Listen to the show here: https://plinkhq.com/i/1430850607?to=page

During this conversation Matt and MJ get into the history of Alchemy. They discuss the myth of turning lead into gold, and whether anyone has actually done it. They then touch on alchemical art and what it represents. They also discuss the Philosopher's Stone, what it is, and whether or not it truly exists. Near the end MJ shares a simple alchemical experiment listeners can try at home. Find the episode now on all major podcast platforms. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you take something away from this conversation.

Find MJDorian: https://mjdorian.com/

https://instagram.com/mjdorian

Find Creative Codex: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IIv6uXWqQM3qyhzyKBluT

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https://www.MattXian.com

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On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by Nick Sumbles. Nick is the founder of Astronox, the Austin,Texas based yearly festival that is home to cutting edge electronic music, stage design, visionary art, gaming, film and beyond. Astronox not only curates an incredible lineup of musicians, it creates a community and welcoming space for art of all mediums, gaming, questing and more.

Matt and Nick get into the above topics during this hour-long conversation. They discuss the lore behind the festival, the initial creation, the stage design, the visionary artists that attend, the gaming aspect, psytrance as a genre, and what is ahead for the 2025 events.

Find Nick & Astronox: https://www.sicknumbles.com/

https://www.instagram.com/astronoxevents

https://www.instagram.com/nick_sumbles/

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https://www.MattXian.com

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On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by Kara Timmons. Kara is a visual artist who primarily works in oil and acrylic. Her work focuses on the dynamic and sensitive framing of the human figure as a vehicle for visions of symbiosis with nature, relationships with higher frequencies, feminine power, healing and exploring the psyche, supernatural and mystical experiences, and interpersonal love. She grew up in San Antonio, TX, gaining an appreciation for art making at an early age with her family, who heavily supported her learning and creating. She earned a BFA in illustration at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY. She currently lives and works in Austin, TX. She participates often in group art shows in local galleries, community events and nationwide music and art festivals, and loves connecting over the viewer's interpretation of art. She also leads art workshops at local events. She is currently a resident artist at ArtUs Co.

In the conversation Matt and Kara get into how Kara began creating art through her love of manga and anime. They then touch on her first story of finding community, the psychedelic experience, surrealism and beyond. They also discuss yoga, spirituality, music festivals and much more. Find the episode now on all major podcast platforms. As always, thanks for listening and I hope you take something away from this conversation.

Find Kara: https://www.instagram.com/karatimmons/

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Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive

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On 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 asks Michael about his recent experience at The Monroe Institute, a school founded by Robert Monroe to study out of body experiences, human consciousness, and binaural beats based meditation. The two then dive into the Plato's 'Form of the Good' and it may be related to psychedelic experience, the Eleusinian Mysteries, and more. They also touch on the topic of UFOs, Drones, and Extraterrestrial Entities.

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

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by Anna Brown, who is a spiritual seeker and finder, a nondual teacher, and host to the popular YouTube channel ‪@AnnaBrown‬. Through her videos Anna teaches what she refers to as The Light of Consciousness, which is our true form, beyond Maya or Illusion. She carries a potency that lands home for those who are open to higher dimensional consciousness and experience. In this conversation Matt and Anna deeply dive into the topic of nondual awareness, and how Anna discovered it through her spiritual awakening. They also discuss meditation, the matrix, simulation theory, vibration, love, and much more.

Find the episode now on all major podcast platforms.

As always, thanks for listening and I hope you take something away from this conversation.

Find Anna: https://www.wonderfullynothing.com/

https://www.instagram.com/animatedanna/

https://www.youtube.com/@AnnaBrown

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive

https://www.MattXian.com

https://www.youtube.com/@xianarchive

Ben Holt is the founder of Awakened Breath and Peaceful Warrior. Through these projects Ben and his team provide multiple transformational retreats, teacher trainings, courses, community events, and workshops every year both in person and online.

Ben's unique approach to the facilitation of healing and expansion focuses on a multi-dimensional, integrated model by combining a plethora of healing modalities both ancient and modern designed uniquely for each client him and his team work with. Ben's team is fully focused on providing the highest level of trauma informed facilitation and support for all of their clients and retreat participants.

Ultimately, this style of facilitation leads to gaining the priceless ability to self-regulate, and a felt-sense of empowerment so that they too can then become a holder of healing space for others.

On the episode Matt and Ben share their experiences with dealing with deep, intense emotions, and how breathwork, wellness practices and work-life balance play key roles in emotional regulation.

Find Ben's Work: https://www.connectandevolve.com/

https://instagram.com/connectandevolve/

https://www.instagram.com/awakenedbreath/

https://www.instagram.com/pwbrotherhood/

Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive

https://www.MattXian.com

https://www.youtube.com/@xianarchive

On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by music producer, drummer & DJ Zach Morillo. As the artist ‘ MORiLLO ’, Zach has released three albums, three ep's, and a multitude of singles and remixes on established labels such as Gravitas Recordings, Muti Music, High Vibe Records, Tribal Trap, Hybrid Trap, Simplify, and Play Me Records. As he continues to build his project, Zach’s music has been celebrated by music lovers and DJ's on stages and at festivals around the world.

During the conversation the two discuss Zach's musical path, his experiences with festivals, psychedelics and synchronicity. They also discuss ecstatic dance, musical gear, DAWS and mindset for creating, plus more.

At the young age of 7, Zach’s journey in music began when he became close friends with his next-door neighbors, the children of the late legendary drummer, Jeff Porcaro. Through spending time at Jeff’s house in Orlando, Florida, Zach was exposed to the life of a musician and first sat down behind a set of drums. He quickly discovered his natural talent and passion for music and rhythm. Making music has been his life’s focus ever since.

Zach attended the Music and Performing Arts magnet program at Dr. Phillips High School where he learned to master rudimentary skills, serving as the captain of the drum-line and studying privately with jazz greats, Danny Gottlieb and Joe Morello. His musical education continued at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music where he was awarded scholarship for a Jazz Drums major in the Studio Music and Jazz Bachelors program. During his time at UM, he quickly became one of the most sought after drummers in school and in the greater Miami and South Florida area. He performed regularly with many of the local hip-hop, reggae, and rock bands while working steadily in the corporate top-40 circuit.

With a desire to expand his opportunities across the music world, Zach moved to Los Angeles in 2012. He quickly found work as a touring drummer for internationally acclaimed artists RHYE, Childish Gambino, and Groundation and has traveled the world performing at the biggest and best festivals and venues like Coachella, Red Rocks, and The Hollywood Bowl. In addition, he has been creating and developing his own unique sound and identity through music production and djing.

Find Zach Morillo: https://www.morillomusic.com/

https://www.instagram.com/morillomusic

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6gKen78XIn1mdjEp3Gs84U?si=srOcTfgOQxOCtesBYXHOwg&nd=1&dlsi=47370092123c4018

Find Matt: https://instagram.com/xianarchive

https://www.MattXian.com

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On 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