Xian Archive

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 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

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 dedication he gained in the military into every aspect of his creative process. Rob’s artwork is characterized by its playful, uplifting nature. His art features harmonious color schemes and fluid lines that are designed to spark joy and keep the viewer engaged. With a trippy and illustrative style rooted in his first love—drawing—Rob blends original characters with abstract shapes, producing one-of-a-kind pieces that captivate both the eyes and the mind. Primarily working with acrylic on canvas, Rob has also made his mark with large-scale outdoor murals, including several for Houston’s renowned HUE Mural Festival. His versatility extends to graphic design as well, having earned a BFA from West Chester University. Over the years, Rob has crafted countless logos and graphics, blending his passion for both traditional and digital media. Find Rob: https://www.instagram.com/rob_diteodoro/ https://www.propulsiondesigns.org/ Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive https://www.mattxian.com

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 digital comedy content that often satirizes American politics and trending social/cultural issues, as well as his viral celebrity impressions of CA governor Gavin Newsom, Eminem, Joe Rogan and more. On stage, Brent has been a cast member of MTV's Wild 'N Out since season 16, and currently tours the US performing stand-up at comedy clubs, colleges and music festivals throughout the country. His debut comedy special is set to release in early Spring 2024. Brent has written and directed commercial campaigns for national brands including Hopdoddy Restaurants and Black Rifle Coffee under his production company Good Trip Entertainment. Brent also hosts the Good Trip Podcast, a 10-part series of conversations around psychedelics. Past guests have included Rock Doblin (founder, MAPS), David Bronner (CEO, Dr. Bronner's) and others. Enjoy the episode! Find Brent: https://www.brentpella.com/ https://instagram.com/brentpella https://youtube.com/c/brentpella Find Matt: https://mattxian.com https://instagram.com/xianarchive

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 Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University in Boulder, CO. David's passion has evolved into a fulfilling career guiding others on their transformative journeys. David’s coaching style, rooted in contemplative practices, emphasizes personal growth. Utilizing meditation, movement practices, breathwork, somatic awareness, and Internal Family Systems informed parts-work, David facilitates lasting integration and changes in his clients' lives. He believes in empowering individuals to recognize their innate power for self-healing, emphasizing that true healing comes from within. During the conversation David shares the story of leaving the filmmaking world to study Psychology, Therapy & Psychedelic Integration. The two discuss the challenges of entrepreneurship and the artist's path, and how therapy can be utilized to maintain homeostasis. Matt later shares his experience of doing a Psychedelic Integration session with David, and the insights that came of it. Also, the two give their recommendations on preparing for ceremony, and taking integration to heart + much more. Enjoy! Find David: http://davidredish.com https://www.instagram.com/redishd/ Claim David's Gift: http://davidredish.com/mattmattmatt Sponsored by Element Kombucha: https://elementkombucha.com/ Use code 'Xian11' at checkout to save 11% --- Sponsored by SHEATH: https://sheathunderwear.com Use code 'TIMEWHEEL' at checkout to save 20%.

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 he directs the focus of the practice on the employment of Shuniya, also known as accessing the Zero Point Field. He also uses mantra and live music for an experience of Sacred Sound as an access to healing energy for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. During the conversation Siri shares his story of discovering Kundalini Yoga, and the elevated states you can achieve through it. He also shares his thoughts on plant medicines, his general viewpoints on life and the divine. Finally the two dive into the topics of mantra and the sacred sound current we experience from sound healing instruments and music + much more. Find Siri: https://siribahadur.com/ https://www.instagram.com/siri_bster/ Sponsored by Element Kombucha: https://elementkombucha.com/ Use code 'Xian11' at checkout to save 11% --- Sponsored by SHEATH: https://sheathunderwear.com Use code 'TIMEWHEEL' at checkout to save 20%.

On this episode of Xian Archive Matt is joined by GLO. Singer, Songwriter and Producer GLO is known for her creative melodies, angelic harmonies and powerful vocal mantras. Introduced to poetry in her high school English class and activated to sing through her time in church, she brings a dynamic range of experience and influence into every song. Born & raised in the Bay Area and growing up in SoCal has influenced her diverse musical expression. Her music fuses and draws inspiration from the many musical styles that influenced her throughout her life. From rap & hip-hop to jazz or EDM she finds her excitement in the spark of flow & feeling rather than any specific structure or methodology. During the conversation GLO shares her story of recently attending a 10-Day Silent Meditation Retreat during her birthday where she learned and practiced the Vipassana Technique. She explains what the technique consist of, the benefits and challenges she faced during the retreat, and how she felt returning home once it was completed. GLO also shares the history behind this practice, how the container was held, the diet during the retreat, and much more. For anyone interested in Vipassana or meditation in general, this episode is an incredible resource. Please enjoy. Find GLO: https://www.instagram.com/glo.withtheflow/ --- Sponsored by SHEATH: https://sheathunderwear.com Use code 'TIMEWHEEL' at checkout to save 20%.

On this episode Matt sits down with Timofey “Tima” Trofimenkov. Tima is an entrepreneur, an artist and an apprentice of Shipibo medicine path. Native to a small arctic village in northern Kamchatka peninsula, Russia. Growing up, Tima lived mostly off the resources of the land, fostering a profound bond with nature. In his formative years, nature not only supplied food and medicine but also became an integral part of his being, inspiration and source of wonder and freedom. In subsequent years, after an extended period as a student, Tima experienced urban life in New York City before eventually relocating to San Antonio, TX. Over the past decade spent in San Antonio, he has not only established several companies but has also resided and conducted his creative endeavors at Studio 111, his art gallery and multimedia art space. While active within the flourishing art community of San Antonio, Tima applied his knowledge in herbal medicine to launch Element Kombucha, a pioneering beverage company in the region. Concurrently with his work in Texas, 11 years ago he embarked on the journey with sacred Ayahuasca medicine in the jungles of Peru. Frequently visiting Peruvian jungles over the years he developed a profound appreciation for Shipibo healing traditions. Over the years through sacred plant dieting and myriads of ceremonies he grew his relationships with his teachers, Shipibo maestros of medicine, subsequently becoming apprentice to their medicine. He is a part of the community at Caya Shobo Healing Center in Iquitos, Peru where you can find him frequently helping with group facilitations while maintaining a parallel focus on ongoing learning, plant dieting and cultivation of his medicine. During the conversation Tima shares the story of founding Element Kombucha, and how his passion for the herbal tea began. The two then dive into his initial experiences with Ayahuasca that lead him to take on the medicine path and begin dieting plants regularly, also called 'dieta'. Matt asks several questions to clarify what dieta consists of, and how it is performed. They also touch on the light and dark sides of cannabis, tobacco and shamanism generally. This episode was recorded in-person so it has an intimate and unique vibe. Please enjoy! Find Tima: https://www.instagram.com/studio111_sa/ Learn about Caya Shobo Retreat: http://Cayashobo.com Find Matt: https://www.instagram.com/xianarchive/ https://www.youtube.com/@XianArchive Sponsored by Element Kombucha: https://elementkombucha.com/ Use code 'Xian11' at checkout to save 11% --- Sponsored by SHEATH: https://sheathunderwear.com Use code 'TIMEWHEEL' at checkout to save 20%