{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Your Journey of Self-Awareness and Mindful Connection at Banyan Tree, Phuket","description":"Every week, X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast brings you the most exotic properties in the most luxurious destinations around the world. From Monaco to the Maldives, from Bali to Borneo to Bahrain, if five stars is your minimum, you'll find them all on X8. 00:41: Welcome back to X8; thanks so much for joining us and for subscribing! 01:15: What are YOU using as your carry on luggage? Tell us in the comments Ref: Nomadic&amp;nbsp; Thule and of course the Scott_E_Vest 02:10: Intro and welcome Kim Weller, Acting head of Banyan Tree Wellbeing Spa and Gallery at Banyan Tree, Phuket&amp;nbsp; 02:33: What do you do; why is Phuket so special as compared to the rest of Thailand? 04:20: It\u2019s really a resort within a resort&amp;nbsp; 05:00: Is the resort right in the middle of a jungle as it appears on a map? 06:20: It really is a massive property! How many rooms do you have? 07:05: What\u2019s a day in your life like at the Well-being hub? 08:20: What\u2019s a typical couple of days like for your guests? 11:38: What series of events brought you to work at this beautiful place? 13:00: On reducing chronic stress and becoming more conscious&amp;nbsp; 13:30: Americans generally don\u2019t have much travel time. What is the best advice on how to maximize their experience here? 14:00: A few recommendations for better balance in your life 16:00: On breathing, setting intention and visualization&amp;nbsp; 16:50: All-together now\u2026&amp;nbsp; 17:40: Peter, is this the most grounding interview we\u2019ve ever given? 18:16: Practicing well-being is different for everyone How can people find out more about your property?&amp;nbsp; Web:&amp;nbsp; https:\/\/www.banyantree.com\/banyan-tree-wellbeing-sanctuary Socials:&amp;nbsp; @banyantreehotels on Facebook&amp;nbsp; INSTA&amp;nbsp; YouTube 15:20: Thank you Kim and thank you for joining us! We\u2019ll be back the week after next with another new episode, till then~ Stay safe &amp; keep traveling!! You can find us and more info on the web at www.x8travelpodcast.com or email us at info@explorateurjourneys.com Also on Instagram @theexplorateur and Facebook here: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theexplorateur ","author_name":"X8 Global Luxury Travel Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.explorateurjourneys.com\/x8podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/25637919\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/144535167"}