Ep 180 Interview Sessions with James McCrae

On 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 help define their mission, vision, and brand story. He has written articles on creativity for publications like Forbes, HuffPost, Adweek, Yogi Times, Entrepreneur, and Elephant Journal, and his poetry has been featured in literary journals such as American Journal of Poetry, 34th Parallel Magazine, Thought Catalog, New Millennium Writings, and Musepaper. On his popular Instagram page (@wordsarevibrations) James shares daily memes, poems, and illustrations that delight and inspire his audience. He also hosts Words Are Vibrations, a podcast that explores the intersection of creativity, consciousness, and culture. In this episode you will hear: 00:50 post apocalyptic psychedelic meme poet 02:30 awakening the inner artist 07:00 creativity as a healing modality 10:30 the limitations of the mind 15:00 creative flow states and the creative process 17:30 a constant state of regeneration 20:00 laughing in ironic amusement during our existential crisis 24:00 we don’t always know what’s best for ourselves 26:00 Russell Brand, a Trojan horse, bypassing the intellect and connecting with the heart 28:30 we are the future ancestors 32:00 why heaven on earth might not be something to strive for 35:30 the homesick alien in me recognises the homesick alien in you 37:30 NDE with David Ditchfield and unity consciousness 39:30 maybe the reason we are here is to feel it all 45:30 listen to the silence I hope this interview inspires your own creation. Please do subscribe, leave a little review and share it with someone you wish to inspire too. Always love Ryan Connect with James Website: https://www.jamesmccrae.com/ IG: www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations/ Podcast: https://www.jamesmccrae.com/words-are-vibrations-podcast Connect with Always Better than Yesterday Website: www.abty.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@abty_uk LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/abty Thank you to our friends at Elevate OM, proud supporters of the Always Better than Yesterday Interview Sessions. Head to www.elevateom.com for Online Marketing & Web Design services that are affordable, bespoke & awesome. Please email your questions and comments to [email protected] #wordsarevibrations #memepoet