Spirituality, Surrendering, and Self-Discovery with Matreya

Spirituality, Surrendering, and Self-Discovery with Matreya

From The Waffle Shop by Taylor James

July 23, 2025 · 59 min

About this episode

Matreya discusses his journey of self-discovery, mental health, and creativity after his time on the X-Factor.

Welcome to The Waffle Shop Joining me in the studio this week is the brilliant Matreya You may recognise Matreya from his time on the X-Factor when he identified as Mason Noise. Following on from a series of traumatic events and a lot of inner work, Mason has now reinvented himself on so many levels We have a waffle about all things music, mental health and his upcoming interview series From Darkness to Light that is taken his brand new single ' I See The Ligh t' to a whole new level. Maitreya also opens up about the highs and lows of fame, stepping away from his public persona, and embracing life as an independent artist. We deep dive into the healing power of creativity, the mental health tools that helped him rebuild, and how he found purpose beyond performance. This episode is a deep dive into identity, evolution, and the magic that happens when you stop performing for others and start showing up for yourself. If you want to find out more, head to the below links: Matreya The Waffle Shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Taylor James

Guest: Matreya

Topics covered

  • spirituality
  • self-discovery
  • mental health
  • creativity
  • identity
  • music

Keywords

  • Matreya
  • self-discovery
  • mental health
  • creativity
  • identity
  • music
  • X-Factor

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I See The Light

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