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/

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https://www.MattXian.com

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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 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

https://youtube.com/@xianarchive

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