Show Notes
In this episode, visual alchemist and visionary life coach Alex Ruiz shares his origin story as an artist. He went from animating The Simpsons to creating art for Dr. Joe Dispenza and Aubrey Marcus. Through drawing spiritually inspired figures, Alex triggered his own spiritual awakening and cultivated a safe space to begin his self-healing journey.
Learn about the impact of psychedelics and natural medicines on the visionary art Alex creates and shares with the world. These tools have shaped his ever-evolving perspective on our place in the universe. Alex reveals his affinity for ketamine, both its beauty in channeling his creations and the darker side of his strong draw to it.
Host, Barrett Perlman, and Alex also share details about their relationship, including how they met, what challenges they have tackled, and why communication is paramount.
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About Alex Ruiz:
Alex Ruiz is a passionate believer in the transformative power of creativity and its boundless potential to inspire and enrich people's lives. As a professional artist, he has harnessed this mindset to great effect, lending his artistic talents to major film productions worth billions of dollars as a conceptual artist and art director, as well as serving private clients across various industries.
Throughout his creative journey, Alex has embraced and cultivated his innermost creative desires, turning his dreams into tangible visual realities. This profound experience has empowered him to appreciate the transformative power of creativity and its ability to enhance one's life.
Through his coaching program, Infinite Artist, Alex endeavors to share his vast knowledge and expertise with others, introducing them to the limitless potential and magic of creativity. He is passionate about guiding individuals in their creative pursuits, helping them to unleash their inner artist, and transforming their lives in the process.
https://www.infiniteartist.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexruiz.artist/
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