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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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Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
In this episode Matt is joined by Jacob Gossel. Jacob is an artist, a musician & host of the podcast Awake Aware Alive. Throughout his years in music, Jacob has created a number of projects, like DPLV and Solar Body, to channel his inspiration through these passion projects. More recently he found success in sync licensing, leasing his music out to shows and films, making for a sustainable career in music. During the conversation, the two discuss their love for music growing up and how to take your career in music to a financially sustainable level. They then take a deep dive into spiral dynamics, psychedelics and forgotten childhood trauma.
Some highlights include:
-Jacob's Music Projects
-Perfectionism in Music Production
-Hobbyist Musicians vs Professional Musicians
-How to take your music career to the next level
-Spiral Dynamics (Layers of Consciousness)
-Psychedelics as Spiritual Tools
-Trauma Work and IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Find Jacob: https://www.jacobgossel.com/
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Saturday Jan 08, 2022
Saturday Jan 08, 2022
In this episode Matt is joined by Cory Allen. Cory is an author, podcast host, meditation teacher, and audio engineer from Austin, TX. Cory creates incredible, meditative music inspired by his mind expanding journeys which caught Matt's ear nearly 10 years ago. More recently, Cory released his book titled Now Is the Way, which is a powerful guide to mindfulness that anyone could benefit from reading. Cory also hosts his top rated podcast called The Astral Hustle, which has been a staple in Matt's life through the years. During the conversation the two discuss the importance of integrating psychedelic epiphanies, breaking negative or unhelpful habits, understanding the mind, and much more.
Some highlights include:
-Connecting the Ancient Spiritual Traditions
-Primary Mystical Experiences
-Integrating Psychedelic Experiences
-Understanding & Breaking Unhelpful Habits
-Discovering Purpose in Life
-Cory's Journey with Meditation
Find Cory: http://www.cory-allen.com/
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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by Steve McDonald. Steve is a futurist and Executive Director of the non profit Aadii Mesh Foundation, which operates the Agency of Advanced Development of Integrative Intelligence (AADII). AADII is an Australian based change agency focused on mapping and supporting evolutionary social change. He is also host of the widely acclaimed podcast, Future Sense. During the conversation the two discuss Steve's spiritual journey, how psychedelics play a role in human development, and Spiral Dynamics, a system that details the different levels of consciousness people operate from.
Some highlights include:
-Steve's Story of Healing with Psychedelics
-MDMA's Therapeutic Effects
-The History of Spiral Dynamics
-The 8 Known Layers of Consciousness
-The Change Process aka The Hero's Journey
Find Steve: https://www.aadii.org/
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Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by Luke Storey. Luke is a writer, meditation and metaphysics teacher and lifestyle design expert who shares transformative principles of health, addiction recovery, and spirituality. He is also host of the top rated show, The Life Stylist Podcast. During the conversation the two discuss how they met at the Modern Nirvana Conference in Austin and the Psychedelic Light Therapy tool being developed by SoundSelf, as well as the Ajna Light and the Lucia Light. The discussion then evolves into a psychedelic deep dive as Luke recounts his powerful experiences with Bufo (5-MeO-DMT).
Some highlights include:
-Therapeutic vs Recreational Drug Use
-Ego Death & Challenging Psychedelic Experiences
-Luke's Story with Psychedelic Healing
-Gilded, Luke's New Blue Blocking Sunglasses
-EMF Sensitivity
-Protecting Your House from Excessive EMF
-Leela Quantum Tech's Healing Jewelry & Devices
Find Luke: https://www.lukestorey.com/
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Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by Jesse Brede. Jesse is a DJ, Producer, and founder of Gravitas Recordings, a label based out of Austin that focuses on psychedelic bass music and IDM. During the conversation the two discuss being founders of independent labels and the passion that drives their mission. From psychedelic tales to experience in the industry, we learn the story behind how Jesse built Gravitas. Additionally the two share valuable advice for artists looking to build a career from their music.
Some highlights include:
-Jesse’s time at Burning Man
-How Gravitas was founded & named
-Jesse’s story with psychedelics
-Curating the sound of Gravitas Recordings
-The passion behind creating a company
-The qualities of a successful artist
-Using Social Media as an artist
-Limited Edition Merch
-Choosing a Manager
Find Jesse: twitter.com/jessebrede
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Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by Filmmaker Ben Stewart. Ben is behind some of Matt's favorite documentary films and series, such as DMT Quest, Kymatica, Esoteric Agenda (I & II) & Psychedelica. Recently, Matt got to collaborate with Ben as a Director of Photography for his latest film, Awake In The Darkness by Aubrey Marcus. During the conversation the two begin by discussing Ben's work in film and then dive into a plethora of topics surrounding psychedelics, society and one of the greatest forces we know of in the universe, Love.
Some highlights include:
-Psychedelics gaining popularity in Pop Culture
-Breathwork and it's effects
-DMT's Auditory Realm
-Our connection to Gaia & The Sun
-Mystical / Psychedelic Education
-The Good & Bad of Big Tech
-Tao and "The One"
-Drawing Meaning from Family Names
-The Art Within Everything
-The Power of Unconditional Love
Find Ben: https://www.benjosephstewart.com/
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by Creative Director, Award Winning Filmmaker and Experience Designer, David Redish. After discussing how the two recently met at Unison Festival, the conversation evolves into a talk about the primary mystical experience responsible for most religions and mystical schools of thought.
Some highlights include:
-David's spiritual awakening through psychedelics
-Cannabis as a jealous plant
-The mind/body connection
-Mystical Judaism & High Priests
-Designing Ceremony Space
Find David: https://www.davidredish.com/
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Saturday Oct 23, 2021
Saturday Oct 23, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by shamanic bass music producer Savej who recently dropped the 'Solstice: Remixed' album with Gravitas Recordings. After discussing the new release the two quickly dive into several psychedelic topics as they attempt to decipher the ineffable.
Some highlights include:
-The Space people find themselves in after they take DMT
-Who the beings/entities are that people meet on DMT
-Mantis beings appearing on psychedelics & synchronicity with Mantis Insects
-Meeting 'Yahweh' on DMT-N-Oxide
-The Sun as a conscious being & the link to Kundalini
-The Law of One - A Mystical Text Written in the 1980's
-Organic vs Synthetic 5-MeO-DMT
Find Savej: https://savejmusic.com/
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Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by wizard and founder of Dreamporting, Daniel Raphael. Known as a real-life wizard by many, Daniel has an incredible talent for healing and holding space for self-inquiry from his castle in Central Texas. His journey with the wizard archetype began with an energy healing at a festival he was called to attend. Since that day his life took on a whole new form. Daniel is a maker of potions, a host of magical gatherings, and a guide for those on the spiritual path. He has worked with plant medicines, like Iboga, to de-program himself from the matrix and discover his true purpose in life. During the conversation Daniel shares his story of awakening and the two discuss topics like energy healing, elixirs, potions, plant medicine, psychedelics, Iboga, manifestation + more.
Find Daniel: www.dreamporting.com
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Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
In this episode Matt is joined by co-founder of Church of the Sacred Womb, Clementine Kruczynski. Clementine serves humanity in many ways, through shadow integration and spiritual guidance, community building for highly sensitive people, facilitation of sacred spaces, and giving permission to others to express the full range of the human experience. She has worked with plant medicine and psychedelics for years and has developed an incredible technique for holding ceremony and space for those in her vicinity. During the conversation Clem shares her story and the two discuss topics like awakening, mentorship, divine alignment, psychedelic portals, the soul's journey, vulnerable leadership, ecstatic dance + more.
Find Clem: http://churchofthesacredwomb.org
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