Cory Allen | Slow Thoughts for Fast Times

Cory Allen | Slow Thoughts for Fast Times

Author: James McCrae February 12, 2026 Duration: 44:48

Cory Allen is an author, podcast host and speaker at the intersection of mindfulness and inner transformation. 

This episode was recorded live in the Sunflower Club virtual community. Join the club to attend future events: sunflowerclub.co

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James McCrae hosts Sunflower Club, a space where the lines between art, personal growth, and spiritual curiosity blur into something genuinely engaging. Each episode unfolds as a live conversation within a virtual community, capturing the spontaneous energy of talking with what James calls creative misfits and mystics. These are the thinkers, artists, and performers who see the world a little differently, and their dialogues explore how that perspective shapes their work and life. You’ll hear about the struggles and breakthroughs inherent to any creative practice, along with insights into finding meaning through visual arts, performance, and daily introspection. This isn’t a lecture series; it’s more like eavesdropping on a series of deep, meandering talks that feel both intimate and expansive. The result is a podcast that educates and inspires not through instruction, but through shared experience and authentic storytelling. Tuning in offers a sense of connection to a broader community of people exploring similar paths. For anyone interested in the practical magic of self-improvement woven through artistic disciplines, this podcast provides a consistent and thoughtful source of resonance.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 7

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Alessandra Olanow | How to Begin Again (and Again and Again) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:33
Alessandra Olanow is an artist, writer, end-of-life doula, and author of the new book, How to Begin Again and Again and Again. This episode was recorded live in the Sunflower Club virtual community. Join the club to atte…
Bunny Michael | The Art of Reinvention [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:24
Bunny Michael is an artist, author, and spiritual meme icon. This episode was recorded live in the Sunflower Club virtual community. Join the club to attend future events: sunflowerclub.coJoin my newsletter: Creative Alc…
"The Art of You" Book Event with Cory Allen (Live in Austin TX) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:01
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 intuiti…
Emma Zeck | Creativity for Healing & Transformation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:00
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 t…
Yung Pueblo | Art & Mindfulness in the Age of Social Media [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:55
Diego Perez, better known by his writing alias, Yung Pueblo, is one of the most popular writers on social media. His short, concise reflections of mental health, relationship, spirituality, and healing are enjoyed and sh…