31 episodes

Sunflower Club is a podcast about creative transformation. Hosted by bestselling author James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations), we talk with writers, artists, thinkers, and creatives from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to offer healing and inspiration for the inner artist.

Sunflower Club with James McCrae James McCrae

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    • 4.9 • 42 Ratings

Sunflower Club is a podcast about creative transformation. Hosted by bestselling author James McCrae (@wordsarevibrations), we talk with writers, artists, thinkers, and creatives from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to offer healing and inspiration for the inner artist.

    Brianna Pastor | Poetry, Grief & Healing Through Expression

    Brianna Pastor | Poetry, Grief & Healing Through Expression

    Brianna Pastor is a queer writer, mental health advocate, and author of the bestselling poetry book, Good Grief. In this episode we talk about her journey as a poet, transmuting trauma and grief into writing, and what is was like to become Instagram famous while working at a Starbucks in New Jersey.

    Brianna's Instagram

    Upcoming class: Creative Intuition (Use code SUNFLOWER for 20% off)
    Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner Artist

    New book | The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) | Writing, Social Media & the Myth of Perfection

    Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) | Writing, Social Media & the Myth of Perfection

    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 media landscape.

    The 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 bonus bundle: https://linktr.ee/art.of.you
    Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner Artist

    New book | The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity

    • 1 hr 5 min
    "The Art of You" Book Event with Cory Allen (Live in Austin TX)

    "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." – Sahara Rose, bestselling author

    Buy The Art of You.



    Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner Artist

    New book | The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity

    • 47 min
    Lalah Delia | Writing as Ritual

    Lalah Delia | Writing as Ritual

    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 McCrae about creativity, writing, spirituality, and ritual.
    • Audience Q&A

    The 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.of.you
    Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner Artist

    New book | The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity

    • 57 min
    Emma Zeck | Creativity for Healing & Transformation

    Emma Zeck | Creativity for Healing & Transformation

    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 it means to be an artist, Emma's writing and spiritual practices, the downside of psychedelics, and how to transmute your fear and trauma into art.

    Emma's new EP
    Emma's Instagram

    Preorder my new book, The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity 
    Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner Artist

    New book | The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity

    • 51 min
    Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Muse

    Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Muse

    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 the question "Where do ideas come from?" 
    Topics include:
    • The yin and yang of the creative process
    • How to cultivate intuition
    • Why there are no such things as mistakes
    • Stages of creative mastery
    • The Zen concept of "beginner's mind"
    • Storytime: Hilma af Klint


    BONUS: Creative Playtime
    • Three interactive exercises

    Watch the presentation on YouTube

    Join my upcoming writing class (Use code LUCKYDAY for 10% off)


    Join my newsletter | Creative Alchemy: Inspiration for the Inner Artist

    New book | The Art of You: The Essential Guidebook for Reclaiming Your Creativity

    • 50 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

caiti_! ,

Love everything about this podcast

I found James on Instagram through my love for memes. I quickly found homesick alien club, and it has quickly become a part of my daily routine. The truth that is spoken gives me literal goosebumps. Thank you for sharing this podcast with the world, you and your guests are greatly appreciated.

Heart First Michelle ,

YEAHHHHH!

James’ takes listeners along on the curiosity space ship to explore realms of self discovery, creativity, writing, art, music, psychedelics and more! This podcast is great for anyone who is homesick and wanting to enrich their time here on planet Earth. Keep going James, it just keeps getting better!

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Please make tee shirts!

This show is amazing and I want to wear it on my body. Please make tee shirts!

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