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The Rainbo PodcastWhy You’re More Creative Than You Think (and How to Reclaim It) with James McCrae of Words Are VibrationsIn this poetic and expansive episode, Tonya sits down with writer, meme philosopher, and creative guide James McCrae to explore the relationship between creativity, healing, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. From his early days as a teenage poet in Minnesota to going viral through memes that blend mysticism and modernity, James shares the winding path that led him from advertising boardrooms to open mic nights in Austin. Together, they talk about why so many people feel disconnected from their creative energy, how to reclaim it as a spiritual practice, and how ideas often find...2025-05-0153 min
Solving the Riddle of Being HumanMaking Art Out of Chaos: A Spiritual Rebel's Guide - with James McCrae"Poetry opens up the door for nuance."Sah and author James McCrae dive into a raw exploration of how creativity can transform our darkest moments into profound revelations. As the founder of Sunflower Club and creator of viral "meme poetry," James shares how humor and artistic expression became his lifeline through existential crisis.Together, they challenge the "love and light" spiritual bypass, revealing how embracing our shadows and channeling grief through art can lead to authentic healing. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, they explore how everyone—whether they consider themselves "creative" or...2025-03-041h 12
LET IT OUTMixtape of the Last Few Years with James McCraeI thought it would be fun to do a year-in-review of the music of 2024 with my friend James McCrae. Neither of us are music experts, but we’re constantly sharing music with each other. James first came on the show in 2020, when we did a similar review of the music from that wild quarantine year when artists weren’t touring and we all missed live shows. Fast forward to 2024, and we chat about what we've noticed over the last five years, including the changes in the music industry, trends we've seen, and of course, what we’ve had on repeat...2025-02-011h 38
Sky King's Mental Playground (FREE VERSION)Art Is A Lie That Tells The Truth with James McCraeListen to the full podcast here: https://skmp.supercast.com/In this captivating episode, James McCrae unpacks the nuanced interplay between art and propaganda while sharing insights from his latest book, The Art of You. The conversation journeys through diverse themes, including lessons from Haruki Murakami's vivid storytelling and Anthony Bourdain's unique approach to travel and food. McCrae speaks on the critical role of balancing the receptive yin with the action-oriented yang in creative work, emphasizing the power of intention. He introduces the Sunflower Club—a grassroots initiative aimed at empowering creators worldwide through open mic ev...2024-11-2031 min
The Creative Path with Adam RoaThe Power of Routine in Achieving Mastery | James McCraeIn this episode of the Creative Path Podcast, I sit down with James McCrae, an artist, poet, and teacher dedicated to empowering creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. James explores how creativity can serve as a spiritual practice and a means for healing, drawing from elements like mindfulness, disciplined routines, intuitive processes, and somatic techniques. He shares insights from his journey through various creative fields, the emotional depth and cultural context of his meme art, and the challenges of balancing creative expression with business goals. Additionally, James discusses his...2024-10-281h 22
Phil Phails(021) Phil Phails @ Cultivating Intuition with James McCrae - part 2: Life StoryJames McCrae Life Story: Journey from Midwestern Roots to Creative Renaissance
Join us for an in-depth conversation with James McCrae, author, poet, and meme creator, as he takes us on a journey from his small Midwestern town to the bustling streets of New York and beyond. Discover how his upbringing shaped his creative path, his battle with rejection, and how a pivotal connection led to his first book deal. James shares his evolution from a nervous public speaker to a seasoned thought leader and discusses how his recent projects, including viral memes and poetry, reflect his quest...2024-08-271h 29Phil Phails(021) Phil Phails @ Cultivating Intuition with James McCrae Part 1: Phive (5) QuestionsPhil Phails at Cultivating Intuition 5 Questions: James McCrae's Insightful Advice
In this episode, Phil dives deep with James McCrae, author, teacher, and meme poet, to explore the art of cultivating intuition. James shares his perspective on how failure plays a crucial role in honing intuition and how meditation, listening to the muse, and balancing action with receptivity are key. Watch as Phil fumbles through five intuition questions and discovers how to tune out the noise of daily life to make space for inner guidance. Can Phil learn to listen to the universe? Find out!#JamesMcCrae #CultivatingIntuition #IntuitionJourney...2024-08-2218 min
Spiraling Higher75. James McCrae: Cultivating Your Creative SelfYour all-time favourite spiritual memes on social media were highly likely to have been created by our incredibly artistic guest JAMES MCCRAE aka @wordsarevibrations!James is not only your most shared meme artist but also a published author, poet, and creative strategist helping people tap into their own creative channels to use art to communicate important stories and messages.Watch this episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/d3fkX_TEBiEIn this conversation, James tells us about his own creative process and...2024-07-111h 07
Sunflower Club with James McCraeBunny Michael | The Art of Your Higher SelfBunny Michael is a multidimensional artist, musician, content creator, and author of the new book, "Hello, Higher Self: An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World." This interview was recorded at James's house in Austin Texas on June 15th, 2024.Join James and Bunny on their upcoming creativity retreat. Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner ArtistNew book | The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity2024-06-191h 01
Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? with Emily Fletcher48. Claiming Your Creative Genius with James McCrae"A mind that is too full of information, has no space for inspiration" - James McCraeToday’s guest is James McCrae and we’ll be talking about Why Isn’t Everyone Claiming Their Creative Genius?James is the genius behind Words Are Vibrations, a popular Instagram account that makes memes. Now, we know that may sound trite. But what this man is able to do is put his finger on the pulse of the zeitgeist and take these big, complex, sometimes disturbing ideas and communicate them inside of a single frame, a single image with s...2024-06-111h 19
Master Coaching with Ajit182. How to Find Inspiration and Techniques for Creativity with James McCraeDiscover practical tips and strategies to tap into your inner creativity and bring your wildest ideas to life. Join me and renowned author and creativity coach James McCrae as we uncover valuable insights on unleashing your creative power and reaching new levels of innovation that can positively impact your life and business. Key Insights: The Ying and Yang of creativity Chasing perfection as an artist Focus on intentions, not expectations Technique to activate your creativity Why obsession is key Giving yourself permission to create Ways to seek inspiration in everyday life Best a...2024-06-111h 03
The Lifted PodcastJames McCrae: Authenticity, Conscious Creativity, Ying & Yang Energy | #194James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations) is an author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. James offers coaching and consultation services, and teaches classes on conscious creativity.
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The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan219: Why Every Person is an Artist and How to Spark Your Creativity with James McCraeI am thrilled to welcome author, artist, and creative mastermind James McCrae to The Brave Table. Today, we’re celebrating James’ latest book, "The Art of You," and he’s here to spill the tea on why we need to reclaim creativity and play, and how artistic expression may just be the key to better mental health!
Join us as we unpack our own creative journeys and how the process became a reawakening. Learn all about James’ rise to fame through his relatable memes, and listen in as we discuss the impact of social media on personal expressi...2024-04-2453 min
Medicine for These Times with Beth WeinsteinJames McCrae: Meme Medicine & Reclaiming Yourself Through CreativityJames McCrae is an author, meme poet, and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. He is the founder of Sunflower Club, a global community dedicated to creativity as a tool for personal healing and social transformation. As a creative strategist, he has worked with top brands and startups to define and actualize their message and mission. His books include Sh#t Your Ego Says and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis and The Art of You. James lives in Austin, Texas.Episode Highlights2024-04-161h 01
The CLS Experience with Craig SiegelThe Art Of You With James McCraeDive deep into the world of conscious creativity with James McCrae in our latest episode of The CLS Experience. This is a VERY deep exploration of how imagination can reshape our reality, especially when the world around us feels chaotic. On today's episode of The CLS Experience we have a very exclusive treat. He's an artist, author, podcast host, poet, and a teacher, who's on a mission to empower creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality, BIG facts. Hailing from Austin, Texas, he's a meme poet as well as the founder of Sunflower Club, a...2024-04-1651 min
CREATIVE THRIVE with Tabatha CoffeyCreative Thrive with Tabatha Coffey :: Ep6 James McCraeHe literally wrote the book on CREATIVITY... and then wrote another! Author, poet, and philosopher James McCrae joins Tabatha for this episode to talk all things at-the-core of what it means to be creative in this world.
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The Madelyn Moon Show (Previously Mind Body Musings)Courting the Creative Muses with James McCraeEpisode 346: We welcome poet, author, and creativity teacher James McCrae and dive into the essence of creativity and spirituality, drawing from his personal experiences of growing up, working in advertising, and delving back into writing. Topics include the importance of creating space for the muse through practice and experimentation and highlighting the intertwining relationship between creativity and intuition. Our discussion also delves into the complexities of relationships, the balance between doing and being, and integrating feminine and masculine energies in creative pursuits. James shares insights on navigating life's challenges, mai...2024-04-111h 23
The Spiritual HustlerCreative Hustle: Reimagining Success with Soul with James McCrae"Creativity is truly our natural state. It's about reclaiming the sovereignty of your own consciousness because the opposite of creativity is reactivity." - James McCraeToday on The Spiritual Hustler:James' shift from corporate to creative lifeDetaching from societal norms to find purposeCreativity as a therapeutic outlet for emotional release and healingMeme-making & the power of creative content on social mediaCo-creating a better world by focusing on individual spheres of influenceFollow James:Book: The Art of YouWebsite: www.jamesmccrae.com Instagram: @wordsarevibrations Recommended read: Tao Te Ching2024-03-1949 min
The Modern Mind PodcastTapping into your Creative Genius with James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations)In this episode, I sit down with James McCrae, an incredibly inspiring artist who has mastered the art of balancing the yin and yang aspects of creativity.
From his early days as a poet to his evolution into a multifaceted artist, author, and brand strategist, James shares his personal journey and the lessons he's learned about embracing the full spectrum of creative expression.
We delve into the importance of..
listening to our intuition,
pushing past self-doubt, and
finding joy in the act of creation.
Whether you're an artist, writer, or...2024-03-061h 08
Creative Genius60 - James McCrae - The Art of You: Reclaiming Your CreativityEPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of the Creative Genius Podcast, host Kate Shepherd hosts a profound but lighthearted conversation with James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations) a Renaissance soul poet, author, meme artist, and creative strategist. Together, they explore the vital role of creativity in navigating life's complexities and uncovering deeper truths about ourselves. James shares his personal journey of surrendering to his inner voice and the transformative power of embracing and trusting our creative impulses. Throughout this easy to listen to episode, they delve into the essence of creativity, its connection to consciousness and culture, and why it is...2024-03-011h 04
Art & CocktailsMaking Space for Your Creativity: Being Vs Doing and The Art of You with James McCraeJoin host Ekaterina Popova and artist and author James McRae on this inspiring episode as they delve into reclaiming your creativity. James, an author, poet, and teacher, empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. In this conversation, James shares his journey of becoming an artist and transitioning from advertising. Discover insights on making room for ideas to flow, insights from his latest book, and much more! James McCrae is an author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. Applying principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life...2024-02-2629 min
Pivot with Jenny BlakeSetting Creative Intentions Instead of Expectations with James McCrae“Expectations are the enemy to the creative process. Sometimes you have to let go of the known to see the unknown.”Today I’m speaking with James McCrae, an author, poet, and meme artist based in Austin, Texas. He is the founder of 🌻 Sunflower Club, a global school and community dedicated to conscious creativity.As a creative strategist, he has worked with top brands and startups. James is the author of Sh#t Your Ego Says and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, and today we’re talking about his new book, The A...2024-02-1833 minSunflower Club with James McCrae"The Art of You" Book Event with Cory Allen (Live in Austin TX)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 personal reinvention. "The Art of You embodies the message that creativity is the highest form of healing, which has been beyond true in my life and in many others. If you're looking for an alternative to the density of the typical spiritual path and to transmute your obstacles into your masterpieces, this book is for you." – Sa...2024-02-1347 minLET IT OUTParadox & Purge with James McCrae, Author of The Art of YouThis week, my friend James McCrae is back on the podcast. James is an author, poet, artist, and founder of Sunflower Club, a global school and community dedicated to conscious creativity. He's the author of several books, his newest being The Art of You, which we talk about extensively here. Something I love about the book is the fascinating facts, anecdotes, and stories about James' life and the accumulated knowledge of different authors, musicians, filmmakers, spiritual teachers, and artists of all disciplines, from the Rolling Stones to Alan Ginsberg. Our conversation covers haikus, mistakes being portals, the id vs. e...2024-02-101h 52
The Litpoetry Podcast‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae (The Litpoetry Podcast: Season 6, Episode 3)Litpoetry: Poetry analysis resources & study guides of famous poems. Giving definition and foundation to poetic knowledge through lessons, videos and podcasts.
This podcast contains a reading of ‘In Flanders Fields’ by John McCrae. Used under Fair Usage for Educational purposes. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47380/in-flanders-fields
Poetry recital performed by Mattie Overall.
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For more videos and podcasts on poetry visit the Litpoetry website at https://www.litpoetry.com/ 2024-01-3115 minSunflower Club with James McCraeLalah Delia | Writing as RitualThe 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 McCrae about creativity, writing, spirituality, and ritual.• Audience Q&AThe Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity unlocks the secrets to the creative process, helping you cultivate your intuition, develop your craft, and turn your imagination into reality.Get your copy and access the preorder bundle: https://linktr.ee/art...2024-01-3057 min
You Can Too with James Brackin IV#225: James McCrae ⎼ Unlock Your Inner WisdomOnly this January, get help gearing up to crush your 2024 New Year resolutions fully focused.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Early Creative Journey
03:02 Navigating the Financial Aspect of Being an Artist
05:18 The Courage to Monetize Creativity
07:28 Teaching as a Service
09:35 Skills that Have Help...2024-01-1856 min
The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast204: James McCrae - Does the reclamation of creativity enhance aliveness?James McCrae is an author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. James offers coaching and consultation services and teaches classes on conscious creativity.
James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to e...2024-01-091h 06
Fire and SoulSurrendering to True Leadership in the New Renaissance with James McCraeHappy New Now, soul fam! There is some real magic and medicine in this dose of Fire and Soul. Michelle is honored to be joined by the man behind the memes, James McCrae, who offers timely contemplation and deep insights through his intuitive art, books and conscious creativity.Topics we get into include:James’ backstory from high profile corporate career as a graphic artist on Madison Avenue turned author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategistHis moment of awakening and the initiations that ensued What is James’ vision for the N...2024-01-091h 09
Synchronicity with Noah LampertThe Art Of You with James McCraeWriter and creative tour de force, James McCrae returns to Synchronicity. Connect with James on Instagram: wordsarevibrations Pre-Order James' new book: The Art Of You /// Join the Synchronicity Patreon for bonus episodes, livestreams, weekly readings and exclusive music from the show. Christ Consciousness readings are open for the month of December.2023-12-061h 16
The New Age Sage Podcast#54 - James McCrae - How Creating Space Will Give You The Magic Idea You’ve Always NeededEpisode 54 of The New Age Sage Podcast with James McCrae
James McCrae is an author, poet, and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be a good artist, why artists need to be in touch with their feminine side, the creative power of doing nothing, how to manage the threat of social media algorithms on creativity, and so much more.
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The Earth Keepers PodcastThe Universe is an Art Making Machine with James McCraeWe're kicking off Season 4 of The Earth Keepers podcast with an interview with author, poet, creative strategist and meme artist, James McCrae. James is the author of two books - Shit Your Ego Says and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis. You may already be following his Instagram account @wordsarevibrations where he shares his brilliant poems and illustrations, and memes. James makes a compelling argument for why memes are the perfect form of art to disrupt this pervasive sameness and sidestep the algorithm overlords to inject new ideas into the collective...2023-08-011h 14
We Are Already FreeUnleashing the Power of Creativity: Insights from Words Are Vibrations with James McCraeIf you've ever felt stuck in the mud of a life that seems more grey than colourful…and you long for a deeper sense of purpose and fulfilment to get your flow going, this episode is for you. Today’s guest, James McCrae of the incredibly popular Instagram page Words Are Vibrations, explores the transformative power of creativity as a tool for personal healing and social change. Listen on to unlock your hidden potential and embrace the sacred essence of life itself.Welcome to the We Are Already Free podcast, inspiring down-to-earth seekers to live their truth and...2023-07-2050 min
The Fear AlchemistThe Joy of Effortless Creation w/ James McCraePrepare for a remarkable episode featuring the multi-talented James McCrae, an amazing author, artist, and meme poet. Let’s dive into the captivating world of creativity as James unravels the mystery of writer's block and reveals the key to effortless flow. In this captivating conversation, James will share invaluable insights on embracing the art of natural inspiration. Say goodbye to creative struggles and hello to a world where ideas effortlessly come to life. Join us as we delve into the magic that happens when we trust in our creative flow and witness the...2023-06-211h 07Sunflower Club with James McCraeCory Allen | Where Mindfulness Meets CreativitySunflower 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 discuss their personal creative practices, including their process for writing both books and social media content, and how developing a mindfulness practice can jumpstart your creativity. Cory's InstagramNow is the Way – Cory's bookJoin my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner ArtistNew book | The Art...2023-06-201h 19
The Joyous Health PodcastQuieting the Ego to find Your Higher Self with James McCrae, Author & Creative StrategistThis week, Joy chats with James McCrae, author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. As the founder of Re-Creation Studio, James offers coaching and consultation services and teaches classes on conscious creativity. He also hosts Sunflower Club, a podcast that explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture. In this episode James shares his unique take on the relationship between creativity and spirituality. He discusses the difference between your ego and higher s...2023-06-201h 04
Women in MagicCreativity is magic, life is magic and we live in a wonder-factory with James McCrae, Author, Artist & Meme PoetJoining me this week is James McCrae, a one-of-a-kind artists, poet and teacher who empowers creators to live with purpose and turn imagination into reality. James masterfully blends mindfulness, intuition and Eastern philosophy with loads of humour to create powerful and viral memes on his Instagram account @wordsarevibrations. They spread like wildfire while simultaneously sharing messages about consciousness, humanity, spirituality, authenticity, and so much more. James is the founder of Sunflower Club, a global community dedicated to using creativity as a healing modality and an agent of personal and social transformation. He's the author of two incredible...2023-06-0545 minSunflower Club with James McCraeThe New Renaissance: Planting the Seeds of RealityIntroducing 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 around us. Learn how to host a Sunflower Club in your own community.In this episode, James shares a talk called The New Renaissance, in which we look at the current state of the world through a historical lens of art and mythology. Myths are the bedrock of civilization, the wellspring from which our laws, values, and culture flow. Artists are...2023-02-2456 min
Vitality PodcastCreative Expression, Memes and Personal Branding with James McCraeMeet James McCrae in our new episode! James is a writer, an artist and a creativity coach. He is the creator of Words Are Vibrations, an instagram meme account that speaks directly into the heart of the modern millennial spiritual condition and flips it back on its head reminding us not to take life so seriously.Come learn about creative writing, memes, personal branding, content creation and creativity as a healing force.As an ambassador for the force of creativity in the world, James is a published author. His new book “How to laugh in iro...2023-01-1653 min
Xian ArchiveInterpreting Divinity w/ James McCrae // XA054On the final episode of Season 4 Matt is joined by James McCrae. James is an author, poet, meme artist, and creative strategist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. He is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says, an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown. On his popular I...2023-01-101h 29
Heal Through PlayJames McCrae - Creative Expression as Healing and Channeling through Memes, Poetry, and Art (S2: E2)Today I'm joined by the published author, meme artist, and creativity teacher James McCrae, who you all may know as @wordsarevibrations on Instagram. In this episode, we chat about the importance of improvisation, the creative process as a means of healing, the history of memes, and James' journey of becoming a renowned meme artist in the conscious community.
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THIRD EYE DROPSMyth, memes, Terence McKenna, and the meaning of life with James McCrae | Mind Meld 332James McCrae returns! James (also known by his Instagram handle, wordsarevibrations) is a poet, meme artist, and the author of How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, which is available now. In this mind meld, we muse about what Terence McKenna called 'the archaic revival,' why creatives are vital to the spiritual evolution of humankind, the relationship between myth and memes, reinventing yourself creatively, and more! Support Third Eye Drops: Crowd-sponsor us, join the community, and get rewards on Patreon Subscribe and check out our new video pods...2022-12-191h 30
Reclaiming ConsciousnessThe Magic of The Meme with James McCraeThis week’s guest is author, poet, creative strategist (and meme artist!), James McCrae whose content on Instagram I absolutely love. During the early days of quarantine he started writing poetry and creating memes “just to make sense of the world around me, which had changed so rapidly”, and his IG page just exploded with positive feedback. For his work, he picks up on his energy and the collective consciousness because “we’re connected through emotion”, which I feel is so important to talk about because our school and education system don’t ever teach us to...2022-11-1054 min
The Higher Self HotlineFrom Existential Crisis to Creative Career: How James McCrae Learned to Differentiate Ego From Intuition and Become a Creative Channel Through Memes and PoetryZoey is joined by the one and only James McCrae. James is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas, best known for his books Sh#t Your Ego Says and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis as well as his popular instagram page @wordsarevibrations where he shares daily memes, poems, and illustrations that delight and inspire his audience . In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. Zoey and James discuss: Musical artists and ot...2022-09-1951 min
Master of Life Awareness 🧠"Shit Your Ego Says" by James McCrae - Book Review - Strategies to Overthrow Your EgoShit Your Ego Says by James McCrae, story of adventure, redemption, and transformation reminds us that we all have two voices inside us: the Ego and the Higher Self. The Ego is our reactive, attached mind that tells us we’re victims of circumstance. The Higher Self is our source of intuition and imagination that reminds us we’re the creators of our reality. Shit Your Ego Says exposes the battle between these voices.
Strategies to Overthrow Your Ego and Become the Hero of Your Story
"Shit Your Ego Says" by James McCrae - Book Revi...2022-08-1730 min
Starting With GratitudeJames McCrae Is Grateful For Nature: Soul Development, Collective Healing, & The "True" Spiritual Journey🎙 "The purpose of our limitations and our struggle is to trigger our expansion." - James McCrae If you're on social media and you find your Self on a spiritual path, you've more than likely come across one of James McCrae's memes. They're relatable. They're humorous. They're spiritual. And they're deep. And in this episode, we're getting deep with James McCrae on the "true" spiritual journey. What is it? What does it consist of? And what do we keep in mind when we're on it? James McCrae is an Author, Poet, and Meme Artist who believes the...2022-07-121h 12THIRD EYE DROPSCreative Positivity, Plato, and the Language of Reality with James McCrae Mind Meld 310James McCrae returns! James (also known by his Instagram handle, wordsarevibrations) is a poet, meme artist, and the author of How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, which is available now. In this one, we riff on the magical weirdness of language, the link between a meditative practice and creative epiphanies, why Plato and his ideas are still massively important, whether or not we should still use the word God, and more! Protect Your Self Online with our sponsor, Nord VPN and get 69% off (seriously) at https://www.nordvpn.com/thirdeye 2022-07-071h 28
Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred LeadersEp 180 Interview Sessions with James McCraeOn episode 180 I am joined by James McCrae, author, poet, creativity teacher, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas.
James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown.
As a creative strategist, James has led workshops and brainstorms with top global brands (including Microsoft, NBC, Target, Organic Valley, and United Healthcare) to...2022-06-2252 min
Modern Psychedelics035 | James McCrae: Psychedelics & Creativity During the Birthing of A New HumanityHey Everyone! In today's episode we speak with James McCrae, an author, poet, creativity teacher, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. Many of you will most likely recognize James from his popular Instagram page (@wordsarevibrations) where he shares daily memes, poems, and illustrations that delight and inspire his audience. He also hosts Homesick Alien Club, a podcast that explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture. In our episode today we learn about how psychedelics nurtured James’ creative awakening and how to work with with psychedelics in the creative process. James also shares integration and embodiment practices for inner wor...2022-05-271h 09
Conscious ConversionMemes are the Key to Societal Evolution w/ James McCraeIn this week’s Conscious Conversion episode I had the honor of speaking to a spirit who has been a force in making higher wisdom go viral…James McCrae (who you may know from the epically playful and incredibly enlightening Instagram account @wordsarevibration)!! In this podcast we unpacked why memes are the key to societal evolution, the magic that blooms from finding the art between simplicity and depth, and the collective existential crisis that we are all going through. Conscious Conversion is a weekly podcast about how we bridge the gap between business and spirit, money and meanin...2022-04-2845 min
The Spread Love Movement Podcast#74 - Join This Journey of Enlightenment with Poet and Meme Artist James McCraeCome on a spiritual journey with James McCrae and me. James is an Author, Poet, Meme Artist and Creator of the IG page @wordsarevibrations where you can go for a shift in consciousness as his beautiful words and art will help take you on a journey of enlightened thoughts and perspectives. During the episode he talks about his continuous path of spirituality and how he started on it. We talk about technology vs spirituality and how it’s really “and” not “or”, and the balance between them. And we go into one of my favorite topics, New Earth vs Old World...2022-04-201h 14THIRD EYE DROPSWriting Reality Into Existence with James McCrae | Mind Meld 297James McCrae returns to the mind meld! James (also known by his Instagram handle, wordsarevibrations) is a poet, meme artist, and the author of How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, which is available now. In this mind meld, we muse about why reality isn't a simulation, practical advice on creative expression, the power of mindfully creating and wielding personas, and more! Support Third Eye Drops: Crowd-sponsor us, join the community, and get rewards on Patreon Review and sub on Apple Podcasts Follow the show on Spotify Visit Thirdeyedrops.c...2022-04-071h 22
Thriving WomanEp. 54 | Make Your Life Your Art with James McCrae aka @wordsarevibrationsJames is a dear friend of mine and an epic human and its SUCH a pleasure to have him on today.
James McCrae is an author, poet, creativity teacher, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. As the founder of Re-Creation Studio, James offers coaching and consultation services, and teaches classes on conscious creativity.
James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk...2022-03-291h 15
Ceremony CircleMeme Magic & Opening the Power of Your Conscious Creativity with James McCraeBefore this episode, I thought memes were just funny pictures to make you laugh. What I didn’t know is that they can have many purposes—including teaching others and increasing their spiritual connection.Meme artist James McCrae certainly uses memes to make people smile, but also uses them to help people explore their inner selves and potentially expand in consciousness. You've probably seen his memes on Instagram—they spread like wildfire daily!James isn’t just a meme maker though—he’s a fantastic poet and the author of How to Laugh in Ironi...2022-03-151h 12
Timeless Teachings with Yana Fry#34 How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis – James McCraeToday we will be looking at the world through the eyes of a poet, meme artist and an author James McCrae, who is a popular voice on social media through his Instagram accounts @wordsarevibrations and @homesickalienclub. Conscious Moments to Listen For:Craziness of the world in 2020, 2021 and 2022“How to laugh in ironic amusement during your existential crisis”“Field notes from an alien” poetry reading by JamesWhere do inspiration and creativity come fromJames’ life storySpiritual memes as a tool to share conscious messages with the society“It takes a long time to sound like yourself” (Miles Davis)Life...2022-03-1446 min
Manifest with CathclaireThe Power of Language, Changing Your Mind, & Memes with @wordsarevibrations, James McCraeWhat an absolute pleasure it was to chat with Best-Selling Author, Meme-Artist, Poet, and of course - the man behind the @wordsofvibrations Instagram - James McCrae.
I found James on social media in 2020 and was beyond impressed with the way he conveys such complex messages with compassion in a single post. The simplicity and power of his memes have spread like wildfire on the internet and as he continues to create them, they continue to impact us.
In this episode of Manifest with Cathclaire, we dive into his creative process, how the ego is useful...2022-03-0832 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: James McCrae - Author of "Shit Your Ego Says" comes to discuss his life journey, mindfulness, taming your ego and staying the course of your own journey Ep. 185Podcast Re-Release: This week I sit down with author James McCrae to discuss his book "Shit Your Ego Says." James walks us through major themes in his book like, mindfulness, your higher self, and your ego. He gives poignant advice about staying the course in your own life journey and listening to your intuition. To find out more about James head over to www.jamesmccrae.com and follow him on Instagram @wordsarevibrations Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and resource center for Earth-based teachings and practices. Stay aligned, connected and supported on your spiritual journey, with Saged. Do...2022-03-0649 minSunflower Club with James McCraeThe Art + Science of MemesIn 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 popular? And, most importantly, what can memes teach all writers, artists, and marketers about communicating effectively on social media? In this solo episode, I take a deep dive on the art and science of memes. Sign up for my 2 day online meme courseBuy my new book, How to Laugh in Ir...2022-02-1136 min
Your Own MagicWords are Vibrations, James McCrae, on The Intuitive Art of Poetry, Memes, + the Yin & Yang of CreatingFor the creative + curious souls who feel drawn to all forms of art, writing, and well... creation. In this episode, I chat with James McCrae, the creator of @wordsarevibrations, for the second time! We explore memes, poetry, rituals, releasing creative blocks, technology optimism, dancing with co-creation, "The Great Mystery", navigating your intuitive senses in the process, spreading love + awareness, the yin and yang of creating, and so much more creative gold. I hope you revel in this conversation with us! Enjoy.SPONSORS SPECIAL OFFERS herenew sponsorship system as of 2022, so the s...2022-02-071h 18
The Full Life |wellness, relationships + manifestationA Fluid Mind and a Steady Heart w/ James McCraeHi angels!! In this episode I had the pleasure of interviewing author, poet and meme artist James McCrae, also known as wordsarevibrations on Instagram. Join in as we talk all things aliens, cancel culture, the importance of having an open mind, being confident in who you are, finding your tribe, his process behind making memes, & soo much more! You can find James on Instagram here- https://www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations/ https://www.instagram.com/homesick.alien.club/ 2022-02-071h 02Sunflower Club with James McCraeYour Life is a RitualIntroducing 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 podcast at the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture. I will be chatting with writers, artists, healers, and change makers from all walks of life to reawaken our inherent creative nature. Thoughts are intentions. Actions are rituals. Words are vibrations. This podcast is a friend and guide on your journey back t...2022-01-3129 min
High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney AronoffJames McCraeAuthor and Meme Artist
James McCrae is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor.
James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown.
On his popular Instagram page (@wordsarevibrations) James shares daily memes, poems, and...2022-01-1849 minSunflower Club with James McCraeJames McCrae interviewed on Third Eye Drops | The Metaverse, Spirituality, and Human EvolutionThere 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 separate us from spirit and source?In this special episode, which features myself being interviewed by my friend Michael Phillip for his podcast Third Eyes Drops, we dive deep into these questions to try to unravel the relationship between technology and spirituality. Enjoy!Check out Third Eye Drops podcastBuy my new...2021-12-211h 16
The Balanced Blonde // Soul On Fire264. James McCrae: How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis with @WordsAreVibrationsIf you can’t get enough memes on your timeline, then you’ll love this episode with author, poet, meme artist, and creative guide, James McCrae. You’ve probably already laughed and shared posts from his popular Instagram page, @wordsarevibrations, where he creates culturally relevant, thought-provoking, hilarious poems, and memes. In this conversation, James opens up about how technology and spirituality support his creativity, where he strives to find the perfect balance of visuals and the written word. For James, the technology portal is not limited to our screen obsession. He shares his holistic and nature-integrated vision on how...2021-12-011h 17THIRD EYE DROPSGetting Eaten By the Metaverse with James McCrae | Mind Meld 278James McCrae returns to the mind meld! James (also known by his Instagram handle, wordsarevibrations) is a meme artist and the author of How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, which is available now! In this mercurial mind meld, we riff on the metaverse, the approaching singularity, Terence McKenna, cryptocurrency, and some speculation so scintillating and dubious that I don't even think I should write it here. Support Third Eye Drops: This Podcast is sponsored by Element Kombucha. Use code DROPS11 for 11% off! Crowd-sponsor us, join the community, and g...2021-11-181h 18
The Thought RoomEp. 52 | James McCrae | Words Are Vibrations: Art, Aliens, and Internet MemesJames McCrae is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. James’ articles on creativity have been published by o...2021-11-081h 30
Heart Snuggles124: Expanding Your Spirituality And Creativity w/ James McCraeJames McCrae is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown.
On his popular Instagram page (@wordsarevibrations) James shares daily...2021-11-0335 min
Talk Tantra to Me with LeolaFind Your Tribe & Meme Artistry with James McCrae, episode 47In this episode of Talk Tantra to Me, Leola chats with James McCrae, voice behind @wordsarevibrations and author of Shit Your Ego Says. James shares his creative process in navigating purpose - makings sense of the chaos of the world with humor and playful poetics. He asserts the importance of intention in living an expansive life and encourages the listener to be their authentic self to attract like-minded community. Find and follow James... https://www.jamesmccrae.com/IG: @wordsarevibrationsFind and follow Leola...www.talktantratome.comIG: @talktantratomeTwitter: @talktantratome 2021-10-2941 minSunflower Club with James McCraeMichael Phillip | Ancient Wisdom, Hermeticism & WTF is reality??Michael Phillip is one of my favorite thinkers on the internet. As a self-described "wonder junky" and host of the popular podcast, Third Eye Drops, Michael is well versed in topics ranging from spirituality to science to ancient wisdom. He holds space for all sorts of fascinating ideas without being overly attached to any of them.In this episode we discuss the difference between science and spirituality, the ancient knowledge of Hermeticism, and what it was like for both of us growing up in small towns in the midwest.Michael is a breath of intellectual...2021-10-191h 09
Evolve with Pete EvansWords Are Vibrations with James McCraeMemes and More
James McCrae is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humour and candour.
James is the author of two books: SH#T YOUR EGO SAYS (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown.
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Two Feet Apart20. When Creativity Meets Spirituality with James McCraeSeason 2 continues! Let go and surrender with meme artist, author and poet James McCrae. Tune in for an episode exploring the concept of “be here now”, memes as an art medium, honouring your inner child and more.
Please note that due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may differ between speakers.
Check out James’ Instagram, here: https://www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations/
Tune into the Homesick Alien club or buy his books, here: https://linktr.ee/jamesmccrae
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The Simple Ayurveda Podcast160 | Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis with James McCraeJoin Angela and guest James McCrae in this episode: Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis. James is a bestselling author, poet, meme artist, and founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @wordsarevibrations where he meshes together laughter and spirituality in such a gifted way. He has been leaning into art that’s native to and speaks the language of the internet. James' focus lately has been on making memes to apply the same mindset, philosophy and approach he has used to create art and poetry, sharing his message through humor to balance out all of the se...2021-10-0434 min
Why Not Art? PodcastJames McCrae - Art for your existential crisisKris and James riff on art of the internet age, memes and telepathy, the meaning of life, art as a way to reinvent ourselves during times of historical transformation, and why we are being called to become bold, weird people for our future existence. You might even find out which tech billionaire is really an alien...James McCrae is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. On his popular Instagram page @wordsarevibrations...2021-09-0948 minTHIRD EYE DROPSWords Are Vibrations with James McCrae | Mind Meld 269James McCrae enters the mind meld! James (also known by his Instagram handle, wordsarevibrations) is a meme artist and the author of How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, which you can preorder now. In this one, we riff about the evolution of creativity, the importance of maintaining a romantic, spiritual disposition, the intersection of ancient wisdom and memes, and much more2021-09-091h 11
Karma’s My BitchWe Interrupt This Broadcast: KMB meets James McCraeMeet James McCrae, author of Sh#t Your Ego Says, poet, teacher and meme creator extraordinaire whose art reaches many around the world. In this episode, he shares his insights about life, spirituality, the evolution of memes and how creators can find a voice in their corner of the internet. James also talks about his latest book, How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement.
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Humanity FeelsHealing Through Creativity And Humor with James McCraeIn the age of social media, memes are necessary. How else would we laugh at ourselves and stop taking life so seriously? In this episode, I talk with meme artist, author, and creative guide, James McCrae about the healing power of humor + creativity and how we can use it to move through these heavy times that we’re going through as a collective. We talk all about this massive awakening we’re experiencing, how to support each other regardless of our views and beliefs, and how to love and tend to our inner child. You can find James on Instagram (@word...2021-08-3054 minSunflower Club with James McCraeVibe Check | Hold the FrequencyThe world is full of chaotic and unstable energy right now. In this short solo episode, I talk about how preserving and protecting our own energetic presence is the best way we can serve others during these challenging times. Turn off the news and tune into the place of deep peace and stability within yourself, beneath the chaotic waves of change. Follow me on Instagram @wordsarevibrationsFollow James McCrae on InstagramCheck out my booksJoin my newsletter2021-08-2211 min
MikeadelicJames McCrae | Showing Up With A Beginners Mind, and Allowing The Creative Spirit To Emerge and Flow Through You… During Your Existential CrisisJames McCrae is an author, poet, creative guide, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. James is the author of two books: Sh#t Your Ego Says (Hay House, 2017), an autobiographical guidebook for quieting negative self-talk and reconnecting with intuition, and How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis (Thought Catalog, 2021), a book of poetry and memes about leaving your comfort zone to embrace the unknown. He has written articles on creativity for p...2021-08-131h 51Synchronicity with Noah LampertEverything Is A Meme with James McCrae🌿🌿🌿This episode is brought to you by NED.🌿🌿🌿 Use code SYNC at checkout to get 15% off your order ... James McCrae returns. Pre-order James' new book. Listen to James' podcast Homesick Alien Club.2021-08-091h 17
Homesick Alien ClubIntroducing Homesick Alien ClubSurprise! The WAV by James McCrae is relaunching as Homesick Alien Club. Check out this trailer to learn what to expect as this podcast continues to grow and expand into new galaxies 🪐 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesmccrae.substack.com2021-07-3101 min
Humanitou: Exploring Humanness + Creativity120: James McCrae, poet, meme artist and author of Sh#t Your Ego Says, on ayahuasca, karma and the art of our timesJames McCrae is a poet, a meme artist, and the author of the book, Sh#t Your Ego Says. Naturally, this conversation dives into James' thoughts on the ego. We also talk about karma, existential crisis and ayahuasca, poetry and meme artistry, which James is convinced is the most potent and powerful art form of our times. In fact, he has a new book coming out through Thought Catalog later this year that just might be the first in the world to combine poetry and meme art in the way that he does.
We talk about that a...2021-07-011h 15
And The Net AppearedInternet culture, meme art & the ideas of Terence McKenna with James McCraeI am beyond thrilled to share this episode with you. James McCrae is a writer, poet, and meme-artist based in Austin, Texas. You may already know him as @wordsarevibrations on Instagram. His nonfiction work has been published in Forbes, HuffPost, Adweek, Yogi Times, Entrepreneur, and Elephant Journal. His poetry has been featured in literary journals such as American Journal of Poetry, 34th Parallel Magazine, Thought Catalogue, New Millennium Writings, and Musepaper. His debut book, Sh#t Your Ego Says, was published by Hay House in 2017, and has sold tens of thousands of copies in dozens of...2021-04-2752 min