• Bunny Michael | The Art of Your Higher Self
    Jun 19 2024

    Bunny 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.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Brianna Pastor | Poetry, Grief & Healing Through Expression
    May 6 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Amie McNee (@inspiredtowrite) | Writing, Social Media & the Myth of Perfection
    Apr 3 2024

    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

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • "The Art of You" Book Event with Cory Allen (Live in Austin TX)
    Feb 13 2024

    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.


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    47 mins
  • Lalah Delia | Writing as Ritual
    Jan 30 2024

    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

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    57 mins
  • Emma Zeck | Creativity for Healing & Transformation
    Nov 14 2023

    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
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    51 mins
  • Spontaneous Creativity: How to Attract the Muse
    Oct 4 2023

    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

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  • Sophie Strand | Rewilding Mythology, Mary Magdalene, & Becoming Compost
    Sep 4 2023

    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, and her new book, The Madonna Secret, a historical novel about Mary Magdalene, which offers a retelling of the story of Christianity, that is perhaps more accurate than many other versions which have been distorted by various religious and political agendas.

    Sophie is one of my favorite writers and one of the smartest people I know. And I hope you enjoy this episode.

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    1 hr and 15 mins