Best MJDorian Podcasts (2025)

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#163: Grief Coaching, Life Transitions and Building a Meaningful Life with David Ridley-Parris 44:11

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Today on the podcast, I’m talking with my friend David Ridley-Parris, a coach who helps people navigate life’s biggest transitions and design careers that truly align with their identity. After years on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, David left the corporate grind for a slower-paced life in Portugal and a new calling in grief coaching. In this …

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Jesus's Coded Message About Non-Duality w/ Bob Peck // XA102 1:11:26

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On this episode Matt sits down with Bob Peck for a continuation of their first podcast, linked below. Bob is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor’s degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, h…

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53: Hilma af Klint • Painting the Unseen • Part 2: For The Temple 1:22:35

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In 1906, Hilma af Klint begins painting a monumental project: Paintings for the Temple. She receives a commission for this series from higher beings contacted through channeling sessions. What is the message of these paintings? And what makes them so remarkable? ∞∞∞∞∞ Support Creative Codex on my Patreon and get access to exclusive episodes includi…

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Special Episode: My Expensive Therapy Called Portugal 13:55

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In this episode of Chiwi Journal, two AI hosts take you on a deeply personal journey across continents, from Shandong to Auckland, London to Lisbon, as they share Camellia’s story of moving 20,000 miles and confronting an invisible tiger she’d been running from her entire life: her own ambition. Together, they explore the weight of cultural expecta…

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Tarot Exegesis: The Devil & The Star 18:30

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Get access to the full Tarot Exegesis series and many more exclusive episodes: ⁠patreon.com/mjdorian⁠ This is a preview of my Tarot Exegesis series, which analyzes every card of the Major Arcana. I've created this multi-part series as supplemental material to the main Tarot series and as a thank you to all my Patreon supporters. Each episode is an …

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The Origin of The Texture Bois w/ Shelajit & LŪKA // XA101 1:01:23

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On this episode of the Xian Archive Podcast, Matt is joined by musicians Shelajit and LŪKA, who together form The Texture Bois. The Texture Bois blend ancestral instrumentation, rich electronic textures, and soulful vocal expression to create immersive soundscapes that transcend language. During the podcast we learn the origin story of The Texture …

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52: Hilma af Klint • Painting the Unseen • Part 1: Life & Death & Art 1:21:53

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What makes Hilma af Klint's artwork so groundbreaking? Did she really create her art with the aid of higher beings? And why did it take a century for the art world to catchup with her vision and finally recognize her genius? Join me as we discover the answers to all of that and so much more. ∞∞∞∞∞ Visit our sponsor, Magic Mind, and try one of three…

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Alchemy's True History & The Philosopher's Stone w/ MJDorian // XA100 1:24:34

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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 p…

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51: The Tarot • Part II: Synchronicity & The Spirit of Creative Genius 1:23:24

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By what mechanism does Tarot work? On this episode we answer that question through the illuminating writings and theories of Dr. Carl Jung and Marie Louise von Franz. ∞∞∞∞∞ Visit our sponsor, Magic Mind, and try their mental performance shots. Get 48% off with promo code: CREATIVECODEX. Just follow this link: https://magicmind.com/creativecodex ∞∞∞…

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Tarot Exegesis: The Emperor & The Lovers 20:26

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Support my work and research by becoming a patron and get access to the full Tarot Exegesis series and many more exclusive episodes: patreon.com/mjdorian This is a preview of my Tarot Exegesis series, which analyzes every card of the Major Arcana. I've created this multi-part series as supplemental material to the main Tarot series. Each episode is…

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#161: A Letter to the Ones Who Wander in Lisbon 44:46

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You once asked me: Are you still searching for home? In this episode, I try to answer you. It’s not a guidebook to Lisbon. It’s a voice memo from a night tram. A letter from a café table. A footnote scrawled under a fado song. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider, or longed for a place that doesn’t quite exist — maybe, like me, you’ll find somethin…

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Astronox Origins, Festival Lore, Psytrance & Questing w/ Nick Sumbles // XA099 1:02:23

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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 sp…

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50: The Tarot • Part 1: Tarot's Origins & The Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious 1:26:26

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When did the Tarot begin? Can it be traced back to Egypt or is it more recent in origin? The Tarot is a tradition with a varied reputation, over centuries it has been labeled: a card game, a divination tool, a creation of the devil, and a spiritual book of wisdom. What is it about the Tarot's symbolism that provokes so much emotion out of us? We wi…

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Surrealism, Psychedelics & Creating Visionary Art w/ Kara Timmons // XA098 1:00:05

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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 psy…

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Testing the CIA Gateway Process & Going Out of Body w/ Michael Phillip // XA097 1:44:20

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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, an…

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Creativity Tip 24: Pursue Ambitious Projects (Spotify Video Episode) 13:47

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What do J.R.R. Tolkien, David Lynch, Emily Dickinson, and Damon Albarn have in common? They each pursued ambitious projects—something challenging within their skillset that compelled their growth. On this video-minisode, we explore the benefits of ambitious projects and the many inspiring examples of artists pushing their limits. ∞∞∞∞∞ Check out th…

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You Are The Light of Consciousness w/ Anna Brown // XA096 54:53

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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 ho…

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Visionary Art: The Book of Job by William Blake (Spotify Video Episode) 45:34

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Video not showing? Watch it on the Creative Codex YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/WLCVwqdw53o ---------- Why must the righteous suffer? This is a question at the heart of The Story of Job. On this special episode, we seek out the answer through the visionary artwork of William Blake. In 1805, William Blake was commissioned by his patron and …

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#160: Inside Network School 4 | Conversation with Alyssa Phelps 44:51

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In this episode, we welcome Alyssa Phelps, an artist and former professional in international trade research and taxation. Currently based at the Network School, Alyssa shares her passion for women's health, sustainable fashion, and creative arts, including her journey into tufted art and silversmithing. Topics Covered: 1. Women's Health and Period…

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#159: Inside Network School 3 | Conversation with Björn Öeste 19:10

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In this conversation, Björn Öeste discusses the Darksun.is project, an AI agent designed to explore esoteric knowledge and connect disparate ideas. The project includes a meme coin and aims to enrich the marketplace of ideas by uncovering suppressed knowledge. Björn Öeste shared the significance of the #binary meme, the role of the AI agent Holmes,…

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#158: Inside Network School 2 | Conversation with Neter & Mili 45:07

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INTRO My guests today are Mili and Neter, my classmates from the Network School. In this episode, we reflect on our experiences so far, dive into some exciting ideas from our lectures and discussions, and share our personal journeys in crypto and beyond. Whether you're curious about the Network School or the future of decentralised living, this epi…

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49: William Blake • On Vision's Wing • Part 3: The Gods of William Blake 1:19:18

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Why did William Blake create his own gods? What does Blake's cosmology teach us about humanity? What role does Blake's visual art serve in fulfilling his creative vision? Join me on a journey to The Morgan Library & Museum, where we view Blake's original manuscripts & artworks, to answer these questions. ∞∞∞∞∞ View the companion gallery for this ep…

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Dealing with Intense Emotions w/ Ben Holt // XA095 1:02:29

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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, inte…

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Peak Experiences, Synchronicity & Tribal Bass Music w/ MORiLLO // XA094 1:16:39

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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 Reco…

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#157：Inside Network School | Conversation with Berkeley Wanner and Sterlin Lujan 49:00

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Intro My guests today are Berkeley Wanner and Sterlin Lujan. In this episode, we discussed their journeys into cryptocurrency, the influence of Balaji's ideas, and their experiences within the Network School. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Network School and Guests 02:50 Philosophical Foundations of Cryptocurrency 06:39 Experiences with Balaji's Id…

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Plato's Cave & The Illusion of Success w/ Michael Phillip // XA093 1:36:05

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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, an…

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Alchemy & The Mystic Arts w/ Ken Shombala // XA092 1:12:21

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On 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 retr…

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#156: Language Preservation, LLMs, Arctic World Archive, OSV and Skateboarding Culture with Jack Connor 55:54

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My guest today is Jack Connor, a linguist, programmer, and author who speaks more than seven languages and has built various AI language technologies. In 2023, Jack launched a project to preserve endangered languages, believing that losing a language means losing an entire culture. Outside of his work, Jack is also a semi-professional skateboarder …

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48: William Blake • On Vision's Wing • Part 2: Innocence & Experience 1:23:15

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What makes Blake's Songs of Innocent & of Experience a work of genius? What is the nature of vision? What is Blake's concept of fourfold vision? Is it even graspable by the intellect? We will make the attempt. Join us for a deep dive into all of this and much more. ∞∞∞∞∞ View the companion gallery for this episode here, including read-along version…

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Was Jesus A Yogi? | How Religion Is Psychedelic | Kriya Yoga w/ Bob Peck // XA091 1:17:45

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On this episode Matt sits down with Bob Peck. Bob is a festival award-winning filmmaker, author, lawnmower, meditator, and a spiritual student of Christ, Krishna, the Buddha, and Paramahansa Yogananda. With bachelor’s degrees in Religious Studies & Radio-TV-Film from the University of Texas, he has made ‘conscious films’—spiritual & advocacy docume…

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Life Is But A Dream (Where We Make Art) w/ Rob DiTeodoro // XA090 1:18:50

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On this episode Matt sits down with Rob DiTeodoro. Rob is an artist whose mission is simple: to raise people's vibrations through his art. A devoted husband and father of four, Rob draws inspiration from the boundless curiosity and enthusiasm his children have for life and nature. As a former Marine and combat veteran, he brings the discipline and …

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The Origins of Shivelight, Outtallectuals & Baxtak w/ Aryan Ashoori // XA089 1:07:06

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On this episode Matt sits down with the man behind electronic music project Baxtak, Aryan Ashoori. Aryan is the founder of the progressive music label Outtallectuals, and is the manager and co-curator of the popular YouTube music channel Shivelight. Growing up in Iran, Aryan developed a rebellious nature, attending hundreds of metal shows, and late…

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Brent Pella: Psychedelics For Politicians, Conscious Bro & Creativity Hacks // XA088 1:01:58

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For the season 7 premiere of the podcast Matt sits down with Brent Pella. Brent Pella is a stand up comedian and filmmaker whose videos have gained 500M+ views online and was recently named a "Creator to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival. A graduate of both the full Groundlings and UCB improv/sketch programs, Brent is best known for his digita…

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#155: Creative Codex, Carl Jung, Misfit Artists, Tragic Heroes, and Creative Genius with MJDorian 52:37

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My guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer. In today’s episode, we talked about… Behind the Scenes: An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex. Carl Jung’s Influence: How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading o…

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47: William Blake • On Vision's Wing • Part 1: The Marriage of Heaven & Hell 1:28:02

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William Blake is considered one of the greatest artists and poets of the English language, yet he lived most of his life in poverty. Why? Many of his acquaintances considered him mad while friends who knew his art considered him 'brilliantly mad'. What was so different about Blake? Join me on this William Blake series as we pry open the mind of thi…

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Red Book Reading: Jung's Precognitions of WW1 & The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 20:05

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Dr. Carl Jung began to have apocalyptic visions in October 1913 which compelled him to engage a dialogue with his unconscious. In the following months, he transcribed these experiences in his personal journals (Black Books). When World War 1 started in June 1914, Jung realized that his visions, dreams, and meditations may have been precognitions of…

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Monologue: Wondrous Encounters in the Heart of the Mountains 32:31

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In May this year, in Manchester, I witnessed an aurora reminiscent of angels descending to earth. Later, I came across trending news on X about a blue meteor appearing in Portugal. Coupled with constantly seeing fractal geometries in purple, gold, and green during breathwork sessions, and Buddhist mandala patterns, I've been in a dreamlike state, p…

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Language Fails Us: Confronting the Nature of Art & Artessence 22:32

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Where language breaks, art begins. Language routinely fails us in conversations about art and creativity. In the following essay, I elaborate on the reason for this problem and offer three terms which can help give more depth and clarity to our discussions of art. The three primary experiential aspects of art: Art-making: verb, a creative act that …

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46: Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows (Part 3) 2:05:40

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What happens to Alexander McQueen when he achieves his life's dream? Is he able to continue creating inspired collections in spite of the intense pressures of global fame? What are the personal meanings behind his most iconic collections? And what leads to his tragic end? We will explore all of those questions and much more on this finale to the Mc…

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Monologue: On Carl Jung 18:53

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Based on the advice of an online mentor who suggests exploring influential books called 'earthquake books'—those that can significantly shake and impact our perspectives—one such powerful book is the profound works of Carl Jung. As I explore Jung's works, certain sections of his books have left a lasting mark on how I perceive things, resonating de…

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MiMU Gloves, Spirituality & Music w/ Joshua Draper // XA087 1:11:31

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For the final episode of Season 6 of Xian Archive Matt sits down with Joshua Draper. Joshua is the former Creative Producer for OPUS Immersive, a former touring comedian and Second City Conservatory graduate. He is also a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, and an early adopter of MiMU Gloves, which are an advanced wearable musical instrument for e…

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#154: Premier League, Football Journalism, Interview Superstars, and Women in Football with Liv Wang 44:20

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My guest today is Liv Wang, a renowned Premier League journalist with a massive following of millions. I've been a follower of Liv's work for quite some time now, admiring her unique content creation and interviewing style with Premier League footballers. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Liv in person during my visit to Manchester. Needless …

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Normalizing Therapy & Psychedelic Integration w/ David Redish // XA086 1:14:25

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On this episode of Xian Archive Matt sits down once again with David Redish. David Redish is an Integration Coach specializing in psychedelic and peak experiences, drawing from a decade of personal exploration in expanded states of consciousness and rites of passage ceremonies. He is currently receiving a Masters Degree in Contemplative Psychothera…

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Creativity Tip 23: Be Driven By A Vision 12:14

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All creative geniuses have visions throughout their lives which guide their work. What does it mean to have a vision? How does a vision differ from a goal? How do you discover your own vision? Let's talk about it. This insight developed from recent studies and reflections I've been engaged in, it is part of my current attempt to define creative gen…

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#153: Special Episode: At Bakery CrossFit with Edu, Mel and Diogo 1:09:41

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Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming three individuals to our conversation. Joining us are Luis Eduardo Arruda, not only a head Coach but also a co-owner of @thebakerycrossfit. Alongside him is Melissa Haun, a formidable athlete representing the Bakery Athletics team. And last but not least, we have Diogo Costa, who wears dual hats as both a da…

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Monologue: Exploring Spiritual Enlightenment and Mystical Experiences 41:26

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If the doors of perception were cleansed every thing would appear to man as it is, Infinite. For man has closed himself up, till he sees all things thro' narrow chinks of his cavern. ― William Blake, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell In recent times, we've immersed ourselves in deep discussions challenging traditional beliefs and values. Concepts suc…

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45: Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows (Part 2) 1:23:35

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More than anything else in the world, Alexander McQueen at 21 years old wants to be a fashion designer. He embarks on a bold journey to flip the fashion industry on its head. But what makes his early collections so revolutionary and controversial? And what leads to him being 'discovered'?∞∞∞∞∞View the companion gallery for this episode (including t…

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#152: Mentorship, Inner Journey, Intuition, Life Coaching and Spiritual Crisis with Devin Martin 1:16:32

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Today, I'm joined by Devin Martin, the visionary behind Lifestyle Integrity and a distinguished executive life coach. In this episode, we talked about… Delving into some key moments or practices that have significantly shaped the course of Devin’s personal growth and transformative journey. Why it's crucial for people to pause and limit external st…

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From Ceremony To Stage & Neo-Shamanism w/ Light Language // XA085 1:28:55

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On this episode of Xian Archive Matt sits down with Artist, Musician & Neo-Shamanic Practitioner Burcs, AKA Light Language. Light Language is an ecstatic fusion of primal rhythms, world instrumentation, and rich deep bass interwoven with healing undertones, ceremonial vocals, and electronic dance vibes. Crafting an innovative original sound, the "S…

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Mantra & The Sacred Sound Current w/ Siri Bahadur // XA084 1:22:43

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On this episode of Xian Archive Matt sits down with Siri Bahadur Khalsa. Siri has taught yoga using pranayama, kriyas, mantra, meditation and sound therapy to thousands of students over the last three decades in Texas. A long time practitioner of Kundalini Yoga, his practice has developed into a style known as “Yoga in the Garden of Shuniya”, where…