Internet culture, meme art & the ideas of Terence McKenna with James McCrae
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04/27/21 • 52 min
I 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 countries.
We talk about:
- Internet culture and the meme as an art form and a way to create & spread ideas.
- The connection between the imagination, psychedelics, and the internet as we know it.
- Terence McKenna and his many ideas: from psychedelics to memes to the ‘transcendental object at the end of time’.
- Keeping a level-headed perspective amidst the chaos in the world.
- Reinventing yourself & pivoting your message to stay true to who you are.
And so much more.
Connect with James:
- Follow James on Instagram: @wordsarevibrations
- Find James on Facebook: facebook.com/wordsarevibrations
- Visit James' website: jamesmccrae.com
- Listen to James' podcast The WAV with James McCrae
- Get James' book Sh#t Your Ego Says
Connect with Chelsey:
- Follow me on Instagram: @chelseybenzel
- Come say hi on Facebook: facebook.com/chelseybenzel
- Learn more about working with me at chelseybenzel.com
- Watch the live recording of this episode on my FB Page here
If you've been enjoying the podcast, you can now "buy me a coffee" to show your support. Click here to learn more!
Plus make sure you hit subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review. Thanks!
I 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 countries.
We talk about:
- Internet culture and the meme as an art form and a way to create & spread ideas.
- The connection between the imagination, psychedelics, and the internet as we know it.
- Terence McKenna and his many ideas: from psychedelics to memes to the ‘transcendental object at the end of time’.
- Keeping a level-headed perspective amidst the chaos in the world.
- Reinventing yourself & pivoting your message to stay true to who you are.
And so much more.
Connect with James:
- Follow James on Instagram: @wordsarevibrations
- Find James on Facebook: facebook.com/wordsarevibrations
- Visit James' website: jamesmccrae.com
- Listen to James' podcast The WAV with James McCrae
- Get James' book Sh#t Your Ego Says
Connect with Chelsey:
- Follow me on Instagram: @chelseybenzel
- Come say hi on Facebook: facebook.com/chelseybenzel
- Learn more about working with me at chelseybenzel.com
- Watch the live recording of this episode on my FB Page here
If you've been enjoying the podcast, you can now "buy me a coffee" to show your support. Click here to learn more!
Plus make sure you hit subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review. Thanks!
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How your wardrobe impacts your energy with Elisa Ellis
Today I'm joined by one of my Spark Your Shift co-authors, Elisa Ellis.
Elisa is a wardrobe stylist, speaker, author, and online course creator. She is passionate about helping her clients find and elevate their style, so they look good, feel good and have confidence when they walk out the door, into a board room, or up onto a stage.
She helps her clients find new ways to style outfits, organize their closets, coordinate spectacular outfits, as well as shop for new, timeless pieces. Everyone should love the clothes in their closet.
We talk about:
- The power of wearing clothes that fit the body you have now.
- How to be happy where you are vs wishing you were further along.
- Small shifts you can make to your style that will have a big impact on your energy.
- Taking big leaps and saying yes to things that scare you.
- Having faith that no matter what happens you'll figure it out.
And lots more!
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Connect with Elisa:
- Follow Elisa on Instagram: @stylishcurvygirl
- Find Elisa on Facebook: facebook.com/stylishcurvygirl
- Visit Elisa's website at turnkeystyle.com
- Get Elisa's free guide to finding your body shape at turnkeystyle.com/ybs
Connect with Chelsey:
- Follow me on Instagram: @chelseybenzel
- Come say hi on Facebook: facebook.com/chelseybenzel
- Learn more about working with me at chelseybenzel.com
- Watch the live recording of this episode on my FB Page here
If you've been enjoying the podcast, you can now "buy me a coffee" to show your support. Click here to learn more!
Plus make sure you hit subscribe, and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and a review. Thanks!
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Meditation to shift a funky vibe
Feeling stressed, anxious, angry, or all of the above? This meditation will help you bring your awareness into the present moment, helping you find a point of focus that will help you to shift into a better feeling state.
If you'd like more meditations from me, you can find me on Insight Timer at insighttimer.com/chelseybenzel
To learn more about the Personalized Meditations I offer go to chelseybenzel.com/meditation
Other ways to connect with me:
- Follow me on Instagram: @chelseybenzel
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- Learn more about working with me at chelseybenzel.com
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