Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) is an author, viral content creator, and creativity coach. In this episode we talk about writing, the myth of perfection, trusting the inner artist over the inner critic, and how to stand out in the crowded social

"The Art of You" Book Event with Cory Allen (Live in Austin TX)

Feb 13th, 2024 47m 1s

This episode was recorded live at The Art of You book launch event in Austin TX on Feb 8th, and includes a conversation between authors James McCrae and Cory Allen about writing, the creative process, cultivating intuition, and the art of perso

Lalah Delia | Writing as Ritual

Jan 30th, 2024 57m 25s

The Art of You "Meet the Artist" interview series, hosted by James McCrae. Featuring special guest Lalah Delia, bestselling author of Vibrate Higher Daily.Episode includes:• The Art of You book reading• Conversation with Lalah Delia and James M

Emma Zeck | Creativity for Healing & Transformation

Nov 14th, 2023 51m

Emma Zeck is one of my favorite artists and one of my best friends. A poet turned songwriter, Emma recently released her debut music EP. In this episode, recorded live at Emma's farmhouse in Wimberly, Texas, we discuss topics ranging from what

Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Muse

Oct 4th, 2023 50m 53s

This episode is a special creativity class and workshop taught by James McCrae. The title of the class is Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Creative Muse.This presentation goes deep into the nature of creativity, attempting to answer

Sophie Strand | Rewilding Mythology, Mary Magdalene, & Becoming Compost

Sep 4th, 2023 1h 15m

Sophie is a writer and poet who blends spirituality, storytelling, and ecology to reimagine ancient myths for the modern world. She is the author of two books: The Flowering Wand, a collection of essays aimed at rewinding the sacred masculine,

Joelle Bouchard | Being an Artist in the Age of Social Media

Jul 6th, 2023 1h 31m

Joelle Bouchard (@namaste.at.home.dad) is one of the funniest and most creative people I know. A writer, artist, and comedian, Joelle is best known for her highly original internet memes, which provide deeply insightful and deeply sarcastic cul

Cory Allen | Where Mindfulness Meets Creativity

Jun 20th, 2023 1h 19m

Sunflower Club is a podcast about the healing power of creativity. Today’s guest is Cory Allen, a writer, author, musician, and meditation teacher who applies the ancient principles of mindfulness to modern life.In this episode, Cory and James

Jess Williamson | Songwriting, Astrology & Transmuting Heartbreak into Art

May 8th, 2023 1h 11m

Jess Williamson is one of my favorite singer-songwriters. She brings the voice of the poet and mystic to country and folk music, writing timeless songs which evoke deep emotion and deep wisdom. In this episode, we talk about songwriting, astrol

Maryam Hasnaa | Sensitivity is a Superpower

Mar 17th, 2023 1h 13m

Maryam Hasnaa is a writer, teacher, intuitive, Sufi lineage holder, and founder of New Earth Mystery School, an online community which offers what Maryam jokingly calls “X-men training” tools for sensitive people to tap into their inherent psyc

The New Renaissance: Planting the Seeds of Reality

Feb 24th, 2023 56m 51s

Introducing a special series of Sunflower Club podcast episodes hosted by James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations). Sunflower Club is a decentralized creative community. We believe in the power of art and creativity to heal ourselves and the world ar

Allie Michelle | Cracking Open to Bloom

Jan 24th, 2023 55m 9s

Today's guest is Allie Michelle, a write, poet, and co-founder of We Are Warriors, a school for mental health and wellness. We talk about Allie's journey as a poet, how she overcame crippling shyness to become comfortable in the spotlight, and

Terence McKenna | Opening the Doors of Creativity

Nov 23rd, 2022 1h 3m

Today we have a very special episode which features a lecture by Terence McKenna (one of my favorite thinkers) given in the early 1990s on the topic of creativity. McKenna was an author, philosopher, and psychedelic pioneer who lived from 1946

Yung Pueblo | Art & Mindfulness in the Age of Social Media

Oct 27th, 2022 1h 8m

Diego Perez, better known by his writing alias, Yung Pueblo, is one of the most popular writers on social media. His short, concise reflections of mental health, relationship, spirituality, and healing are enjoyed and shared daily by his over 2

Bunny Michael | What Would Your Higher Self Do?

Sep 12th, 2022 1h 3m

Bunny Michael (@bunnymichael) is a multidimensional creative genius. They are a writer, OG meme artist, musician, actor, queer icon, and host of the XO Higher Self podcast.We dive deep into Bunny’s creative and spiritual journey, how to be fear

Hanna Williams | God, Gurus & Memes

Aug 29th, 2022 1h 16m

Hanna Williams (@organic.abundance) is an artist, writer, spiritual teacher, and one my favorite creators on the internet. Her memes are highly creative and hilarious while delivering deep spiritual insights. On this episode we go down the rabb

Raamayan | Can Web3 Save the World?

Aug 9th, 2022 58m 46s

Raamayan is a Web3 visionary who stands at the intersection of deep spiritual wisdom and advanced technology. He is also a musician, teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of the NFT platform Veme. In this deep and wide-ranging conversation we disc

Laura Dawn | Psychedelics & Creativity

Jul 21st, 2022 1h 18m

Laura Dawn is a new leader in the world of psychedelic medicine. She is a plant medicine integration guide, macrodosing mentor, and psychedelic retreat facilitator. She also hosts the Psychedelic Leadership podcast, where she interviews experts

Lalah Delia | Being Your Own Sanctuary

Apr 25th, 2022 1h 11m

Lalah Delia is a writer, spiritual teacher, and the bestselling author of Vibrate Higher Daily. She is also one of the most deeply grounded and authentic people I know. Lalah truly walks the walk.In this episode we go deep into Lalah's spiritua

Tao Lin | Writing, Psychedelics, Aliens, & "Leaving Society"

Apr 5th, 2022 1h 19m

This is one of my favorite episode yet. Tao Lin is one of my favorite contemporary writers. The author of 10 books, including: Shoplifting From American Apparel, Tai Pei, Trip, and his new novel, Leave Society, Tao is a prolific writer who uses

Alyson Charles | Shamanism, Power Animals & Global Awakening

Mar 8th, 2022 59m 59s

Alyson Charles is a shaman, podcast host, and author of the new bestselling book, Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul. In this episode we go deep into Alyson's journey from small town Indiana to becoming an ini

The Art + Science of Memes

Feb 11th, 2022 36m 17s

In recent years, the art of memes has taken the internet by storm. People share memes to express how they feel, to make each other laugh, and to comment on politics, spirituality, and culture. But where do memes come from? Why are they so popu

Your Life is a Ritual

Jan 31st, 2022 29m

Introducing my new podcast – Words Are Vibrations. As much as I loved the Homesick Alien Club branding, I’m at a point in my life where I am prioritizing focus and simplicity, so we’re bringing it all back home. Words Are Vibrations is a podcas

The Last Episode of Homesick Alien Club

Jan 17th, 2022 9m 42s

No, I'm not ending the podcast. I'm just simplifying my branding. Listen to hear why. I also share a few thoughts about the state of the world from a spiritual and energetic perspective, and why I believe it is inevitable that the universe will

James McCrae interviewed on Third Eye Drops | The Metaverse, Spirituality, and Human Evolution

Dec 21st, 2021 1h 16m

There is a lot of talk about advanced technology these days, from web3, blockchain, crypto, and the metaverse. What does this new technology mean for the future of humanity? Is it part of the evolution of consciousness? Or does it further separ