Radical Joy with James Bullard

Ever wonder what it looks like when parenting is actually a team sport? Mike Brown and Jocelyn Thompson don’t just co-parent—they co-everything. From Shakespeare to shipping breast milk across the country, this episode is full of heart, humor, and real talk about raising kids, loving loud, and managing chaos with grace. ✨ What’s inside: 🎭 Not your typical meet-cute: Arizona Tea, Shakespeare, a stage manager who broke the stereotype. 💍 “Either you marry me or give me a baby”—Jocelyn’s cruise ultimatum ❄️The wild system they built to keep a baby fed across time zones - a breast milk operation that involved cross-country coolers and a freezer of frozen gold. 🍼 The two words they use that shift the entire parenting dynamic 🧒 A tiny queen, a carpet picnic, “You can’t join my picnic”—the toddler boundary that stopped everyone in their tracks 🍵 Their simple (and surprisingly effective) ritual for handling big emotions 🎒 What happens when your 9-year-old starts asking why—and you're actually ready to answer 🧠 The magical mayhem of two kids, one castle, and an entire kingdom made from couch cushions and the question that changes everything 🛠️ The parenting superpower that makes gender roles completely irrelevant —how they parent without pink-and-blue job descriptions 😴 A midday mystery, two sleepy kids, and a bear in a nightcap Whether you're deep in the parenting trenches, figuring out how to balance love and logistics, or just need a reminder that partnership can be powerful (and playful), this convo with Mike and Jocelyn will leave you feeling seen, supported, and maybe even inspired to rethink the way you “divide” the work. 🎧 Tap play to hear what it really sounds like when parenting is shared, stage-managed, and full of radical joy. 💬 Loved it? Leave us a 5-star review and share this episode with someone who needs to know they’re not doing it wrong—they’re just doing it differently . Get your Milk Stork Magic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Ever feel like you're doing all the things — and still not getting better? What if the missing piece isn’t more effort... but making space to slow down?In this episode, we talk about the lost art of tarrying — and why pressing pause might be exactly what your growth needs. 🌀 Tarry, don’t hustle — reclaiming an old church word as your new go-to for mental health 🔊 Why the gym told me to chill — and why I’m actually grateful 🍰 Cheese cake diplomacy — how talking kunefe at Tal Cafe helped me connect in Dutch 🧠 Diminishing returns are real — and your brain needs time to file things away 🔥 Envy and spite... as motivation? — hear me out 🎭 Comparison is forever — but here’s how I’m making peace with it 🎮 Gamify it or forget it — why play makes everything stick better 🥴 Duolingo is driving me wild — but I keep showing up anyway 💪 Growth happens during rest — in the gym and in life 📌 You’re not behind — you’re just marinating in your own magic Slowing down isn’t lazy—it’s smart. Hit play and give yourself permission to tarry a little. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Feel like the world’s on fire and love isn’t enough? This episode gets real about fear, connection, and the messy work of choosing joy anyway. What it's about: Two old friends get vulnerable about what it actually takes to lead with love—even when everything around you says don’t bother. You’ll hear about: 🌱 Why Ben says it all comes down to “love vs. fear” 😳 The wild idea that “you can’t hate something unless you fear it first” 🔥 What a self-immolating monk has to do with unshakable inner peace 🥊 A surprising take on “punching Nazis” (and what it’s really about) 🌀 How to stay grounded when the world keeps swinging from one extreme to the other 👀 Why “care” might be the emotion hiding under your rage 🛋️ The power of curiosity to pull us back from the edge 🤝 How getting punched in the face (literally or metaphorically) can build unexpected bridges 🐟 What we can learn from koi fish, Costa Ricans, and homemade biscuits Big takeaway: Radical joy isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about staying open when it’s easier to shut down—and choosing connection anyway. If your nervous system whispered “yes” at any point—come hang with us again.We’re here every week with tender, messy, sometimes salty conversations that won’t fix your life—but will make you feel a little less alone in it. Tap follow. Bring a friend. Bonus points if they cry at dog videos too. 💛 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Ever seen something beautiful on someone… and said nothing? This episode is your nudge (and permission) to speak the compliment, even if it’s awkward, weird, or wildly unexpected. 😏 What if your throwaway “nice shoes” is actually a life raft in disguise? 🔥 The neon-orange pedicure that turned an elevator into a joy grenade 🧹 A secret trick to know exactly what someone wants you to notice 👀 The quiet epidemic of compliment stinginess—and why we’re all catching it 🎭 The compliment ambush: when you’re ready to give one… but they beat you to it 📉 One simple move that boosts human connection and battery life 👻 Why invisibility haunts more than just the elderly—and how to undo it in 3 seconds 💬 A subway, a metallic coat, and the awkward art of saying the thing out loud 🧠 “Put your give-a-shit in the right spot”—the mindset shift that changes everything 🎯 The tiny, free, underrated superpower you already have—but might be hiding Say the thing. Make the day. And if this episode sparked something in you, share it with someone who needs the reminder. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Feeling fried, frazzled, or full-on fed up—even before the holidays hit? You might just need a break (and no, that’s not laziness—it’s strategy). This week on Radical Joy , James unpacks the sacred (and sometimes scandalous) art of stepping away—from workouts, language apps, news cycles, and soul-sapping conversations—and why taking a break before the holiday chaos sets in might be the boldest act of self-care you can commit to. ✨ In this episode: Workout wipeout 🏋️‍♂️ — “I’m walking like I’m 187,” and it’s time to rest Muscle growth magic 💪 — Hint: it doesn’t happen at the gym Digital detox 📵 — The bedtime blue-light buzzkill you might need to ditch Language surprise 🇳🇱 — Took a break from Dutch and somehow got better Holiday warning 🎄 — Burnout is not a great stocking stuffer Hard truth alert ⚠️ — “If you can’t name someone in the group you're raging against…” Boundary-setting 101 ⛑️ — Respectful clapbacks welcome Your new holy trinity ✨ — Naps, trampoline parks, and beeswax Faith, not fury 🙏 — Maybe take a break from all the hollering Rest as resistance 🛌 — Be the weary soldier in the tent, not the one sharpening swords Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do—especially during the holidays—is stop . 🎿 Take a breather with us—then share this episode with someone who needs permission to pause. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Ever felt like you had to earn your right to rest or be heard or that asking for help is harder than hitting a Broadway high note? This week on Radical Joy , we’re rolling out the red carpet for Nik Walker—a dynamo of stage, screen, and sincere self-reflection. From Hamilton to handling hard feelings, Nik gets real about mental health, humility, and the radical magic of admitting you don’t have it all figured out. (Spoiler: nobody does.) 🎭 Come for the Broadway cred, stay for the cartoon-deep wisdom and snack-fueled truth bombs. 🎢 ADHD, anxiety, and why being “a beautiful mess” beats faking perfection 🧠 “Can I defuse this bomb myself?” — how Nik tackles big feels before they tackle him 💬 Feedback without freakouts: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say” is the T-shirt we all need 🛠️ From venting to investigating —how to handle your own heaviness with heart 🌪️ What to do when you’re the eye of someone else’s emotional hurricane 🎭 Why Nik still feels like he “snuck in the back door” of Broadway—and how that’s a blessing 🧃 Rest, snacks, and naps that slap—Nik’s radical rejection of hustle culture 🥁 Punk rock curiosity + radical rest = the plot twist we didn’t know we needed 🌍 A hot take from the pale blue dot: life’s too big to sweat the small stuff alone 🪞 Putting down the ego (gently!) and picking up more grace—for yourself and your people Whether you're carrying too much or just craving a little calm—this episode is your reminder to pause, get curious, and breathe. If it resonated, leave us a review, share it with a friend, and snag your Radical Joy sticker by sending us a screenshot. 💌✨ See you next week—until then, Love y’all! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Are you stuck in self-doubt, playing small while secretly craving something wildly more freeing? This week on Radical Joy , James invites us to try on something better—emotionally, mentally, even sartorially—by shedding the heavy sweaters of self-sabotage and donning the wings of self-trust. ✨ Top Takeaways: 🔁 “Put yourself outside the circle every day” —a mantra for ditching doubt 👕 That old belief? Just a too-tight sweater—time to donate it 🧠 Obstacle or outfit? Why your inner critic might just be bad fashion advice 💥 Smash your stuckness—yes, literally, with a sledgehammer 👢 Hooker boots, biker jackets, and bold nails—because joy has a wardrobe 🐝 Got wasps in your hive? Here’s your permission to kick them out ❌ “Thanks, but no thanks”—how to say no to unsolicited feedback ☁️ Radical Joy isn’t toxic positivity—it’s survival with style 🌍 You don’t have to fix the world to light it up 👤 From obstacle to wing —the upgrade your spirit’s been waiting for 📬 Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review and send us a screenshot—we’ll send you a little swag love (stickers, anyone?) to brighten your day. And remember: your joy isn’t a luxury—it’s a lighthouse. Let it shine. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Returning guest Spooky Melanin Magic is back with cozy chaos, full-moon rituals, and the unapologetic art of protecting your peace. Totally tapped out but still trying to feel festive this fall? Same. Let’s fix that. This week, nurse practitioner and paranormal investigator Bianca Pierre Louis (aka Spooky Melanin Magic) returns to talk all things ghosts, gourds, and grounding. From Halloween film cameos to candlelit rituals, she’s bringing spooky season magic—and some serious self-care reminders. Big mood: Radical joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a life skill. Especially when your nervous system is running on fumes. In this episode: ✨ Summerween is a thing – July 5th hits and Bianca’s spooky switch flips 🎥 Halloween movie moment – She’s on-screen and overjoyed 🍂 Apple picking, pumpkin beer, corn maze chaos – Fall is her full-body love language 🧼 Sage, smoke & sacred space – Her nightly ritual is chef’s kiss 💸 Energy is currency – Watch those emotional overdraft fees 🧠 Morning magic – 10 calm minutes > 10 chaotic hours 🥣 Trader Joe’s therapy trip – Butternut mac ‘n cheese, anyone? 📿 Crystals, candles, clarity – Woo-woo with a why 😮‍💨 “Damn, that’s crazy” x3 – Time to wrap up the rant, babe 🚪 Permission to peace out – Clip the convo, exit the energy, save yourself This episode’s a cozy coven call-in—equal parts comfort and clarity, with a pinch of pumpkin-spiced protection. Wrap yourself in a scarf, light something that smells like fall, and hit play. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Is the scariest part of your week the news… or your group chat? When life’s a haunted house, joy is your flashlight. This episode dives into ghosts, girlhood, and getting older—with filmmaker and spooky sisterhood sage Melanie Moses—and it’s way more treat than trick. 🎧 This Episode Has It All (No Ouija Board Required): 🎃 Monster timing, bad manners – Melanie’s hot take on what horror movies get dead wrong ⚡ The ADHD audio hack – Why speeding things up might slow your brain down (in the best way) 🧴 Injectable intel – What she tried, why it’s different, and how it totally twisted her take on aging 👀 Spooky scams or sacred skills? – The one big question haunting the paranormal community 📰 Breaking news… or broken trust? – A media moment that made us both bite our nails 💔 When ghosts aren’t just in graveyards – The quiet collapse of a decade-long friendship 💅 One man, one pedicure, one perfect pun – A story that left us screaming (in a good way) 🧃 Joy as rebellion – What happens when a drag show becomes divine intervention 🧭 The unsung heroes of hard times – Not everyone’s marching, but someone’s making the muffins 🧠 Do your own due diligence – And why that’s harder (and more hopeful) than it sounds 👻 Wanna hear how spooky stories, surprise Botox, and sacred truth-telling all wind up in the same conversation? Hit play and find out. And hey—if this episode tickled your brain or hugged your heart, share it with someone who needs a little radical joy right now. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Growth lives in the grit. 💪🌱 Life is hard. Staying stuck is hard. Chasing dreams is hard. So… which hard are you gonna pick? This week on Radical Joy , we’re diving into the sweet spot of struggle—the place where the hard stuff doesn’t just test you, it transforms you. From French cheese to Dutch drama, this episode is about choosing the hard that actually grows you. Here’s what we get into: 🌍 Culture shock with a French twist 🧀 Brie-lliant lessons from a $12 cheese block 😅 Fail fast, fumble forward, grow anyway 📖 Flops that secretly fuel fierce growth 🗣️ Dutch drama: tongue-tied and tested 🚲 Training wheels on adult life (wobbly but worth it) 📝 Dreams in bold ink, not buried in your brain 🔥 When childhood hopes don’t fit grown-up realities 🎁 The universe’s sneaky habit of slipping you gifts Because in the end, the sweetest struggles aren’t the ones we avoid—they’re the ones we choose. 💥 👉 If this episode sparked something in you, share it with a friend who’s standing at their own crossroads, and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss your weekly dose of Radical Joy. 🌱✨ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Because sometimes the bravest move is trading hustle for happiness. 💛🌍 What happens when you trade curtain calls for cobblestones—and let croissants, healthcare, and joy rewrite your life story? This week on Radical Joy , I sit down with Rob and Jill Reynolds, who swapped stage lights and American hustle for a new chapter in France. From spreadsheets to street cafés, this is their unfiltered story of choosing joy, even when it meant choosing a different kind of hard. Here’s what we savor in this episode: 🎭 From curtain calls to croissants—rewriting their script 🩹 Sore, hurt, or injured? Rob’s rule of life 🌍 Why France’s “different hard” beat America’s grind 🏥 Healthcare math that actually makes you smile 🥖 Bread laws, butter clubs & giggle-worthy cheese 🕰️ Two-hour lunches vs. decades of hustle 💡 Eight years of spreadsheets, one big leap 👯 The Dutch swing-dancing mystery unsolved 🚀 Radical reset—no millions required Joy isn’t about dodging struggle—it’s about choosing the struggle that makes your soul sing. 🎶💥 👉 If Rob & Jill’s leap inspires you, share this episode with a friend who’s dreaming of their own reset, and hit subscribe so you never miss your weekly dose of Radical Joy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Y'all, we here at Radical Joy looked at a calendar yesterday. Next week will be our 4 year anniversary! Thank you gor being with us. And get ready for yet another season with great guests and radically joyful reflection. Thanks for sticking with us dont forget! LOVE Y'ALL ❤️ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Its been a tough couple weeks, heck year. We here at Radical Joy think this episode rings more true than ever. So take a trip down memory lane with us. Let's all take a minute to find those movie moments while were living; things that make you over-the-moon happy, the place you want to be when the world seems darker than you love. Freeze a snapshot from your life in a perfect cup of coffee, laughter with your favorite person, that stunning sunrise to instill those permanent moments that will shine a light when shade comes to call. These are what help us through those darker days; and remember you are important and there is no one like you! Thank you for being here. Love y'all! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

What if the hardest work a man can do isn’t lifting weights—but laying down his walls? In the conclusion to this mini series of Radical Joy , James and longtime friend Christopher Daniels dive deep into the tender, tangled terrain of men’s mental health, vulnerability, and the radical strength found in being seen. 🧡 Brothers, breakthroughs, and the bravery of being bare-hearted 💥 Shame scripts swapped for self-compassion 🧙 Weakness re-written as wisdom and worth 🌱 Neural pathways, wheat fields, and planting new patterns ⚡ Friendship, faith, and the funky “shelving unit” of connection 🔑 Support without smothering—asking is its own superpower 🔥 Affirmations that feel funny at first (but fuel real fire) 💬 “I statements” that shift storms into steady seas 🌊 Emotional physics: heavy hearts, lighter loads 🌟 Radical joy rising from raw, real conversations This two part conversation is an honest, heart-heavy, hope-filled conversation about how men can move from isolation into integration, from silence into sovereignty. The path to radical joy isn’t paved with perfection—it’s built by brave, messy, moment-by-moment connection. Check out the mankind project If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear that they’re not alone. And don’t forget—leave a five-star review, screenshot it, and send it our way for some Radical Joy swag! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

What if the hardest work a man can do isn’t lifting weights—but laying down his walls? In this mini series of Radical Joy , James and longtime friend Christopher Daniels dive deep into the tender, tangled terrain of men’s mental health, vulnerability, and the radical strength found in being seen. 🧡 Brothers, breakthroughs, and the bravery of being bare-hearted 💥 Shame scripts swapped for self-compassion 🧙 Weakness re-written as wisdom and worth 🌱 Neural pathways, wheat fields, and planting new patterns ⚡ Friendship, faith, and the funky “shelving unit” of connection 🔑 Support without smothering—asking is its own superpower 🔥 Affirmations that feel funny at first (but fuel real fire) 💬 “I statements” that shift storms into steady seas 🌊 Emotional physics: heavy hearts, lighter loads 🌟 Radical joy rising from raw, real conversations This two part conversation is an honest, heart-heavy, hope-filled conversation about how men can move from isolation into integration, from silence into sovereignty. The path to radical joy isn’t paved with perfection—it’s built by brave, messy, moment-by-moment connection. If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear that they’re not alone. Check out the mankind project And don’t forget—leave a five-star review, screenshot it, and send it our way for some Radical Joy swag! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Do you ever feel like you give so much to others that your own to-do list starts gathering dust? This week on Radical Joy , James reminds us that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s the spark that keeps our light bright enough to share. ✨ Listen, don’t lecture—why silence speaks volumes 🪞 Mirror moments—how friends’ struggles reflect your own 💡 Quiet cues—the surprising strength of saying less 🎭 Support staff status—why you don’t need center stage 🌱 Stitches & self-care—embroidery as an empathy lesson 🤝 Holding hearts, not holding control 🔥 Fueling your flame so others can find their fire 💌 Being good to you is the greatest gift to the globe Take a breath, take a beat, and take care—because the more grounded you are, the more grace you can give. 👉 If this episode sparks something in you, leave a 5-star review, screenshot it, and send it our way—we’ll send you some Radical Joy swag to help you spread the light. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

😔 Feeling stuck somewhere between “I’m trying” and “I’m over it”? This week, James unpacks the beautiful, maddening art of patience—how to keep showing up, even when progress is slow, the path feels fuzzy, and your lizard brain is screaming for shortcuts. 🧠 Dutch and determined: bumbling through verbs with caffeine and courage 💪 Gym grumbles and gains: when muscles moan but you show up anyway 📉 Sluggish steps and spirals: how slow growth can still sting 🐴 Sage advice from a runaway horse brain: hold those reins, honey 🌊 Wave-riding wisdom: from chaos to calm (and back again) 💡 Meaning in the meaningless? A paradox we proudly ponder 🍷 Chardonnay and small changes: she’s late, but she always shows up 💌 Got a little kindness to spare? Leave a 5-star review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll send you some Radical Joy sticker swag as a thank you for riding this wave with us. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

✨ Are you armed with joy, or just exhausted by the noise? James is back with a solo scorcher—equal parts pep talk, poetry slam, and perspective check—inviting us to pick up love, laughter, and leg day as our daily defense. 🍵 Coffee becomes communion—shared sips, deep memories, and one unforgettable Italian skater 🍽️ Food isn’t just fuel—it’s fellowship, ritual, and garlic-laced gospel from Moncton 🏋️‍♂️ The gym is church now—where sweat drowns the static and trauma gets transformed 📓 Gratitude gets side-eyed—coping mechanisms get lovingly called out 👖 Husky jeans, teenage boobs, and the long road to body joy (yes, James goes there) 🔥 Radical empathy is the new resistance—spoiler: it’s not for the faint of heart 📢 Freedom of speech? Fine. But freedom from consequences? Not today, Satan. 🐝 Mind your beeswax or risk a righteous sting on the nose 💥 Joy isn’t always soft—it’s sweaty, spicy, and sometimes comes with a tongue-lashing 🎁 Wanna get a little Radical Joy in sticker form? Leave us a 5-star review, snap a screenshot, and send it our way. We’ll send a little love for your laptop, bumper, or journal. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Ever feel like your dreams are dodging you on purpose—hiding behind fear, wrapped in resistance, and guarded by emotional gremlins? In this episode of Radical Joy , James unpacks the wild, weird, and wildly necessary work of naming your hang-ups so you can actually move past them. It’s part pep talk, part personal excavation—with a side of journaling, jealousy, and just the right amount of delusion. ✨ What’s inside the treasure chest: 🪄 Manifestation without the magic wand—goal-setting gets gritty 📓 The journal entries that make you walk away... then walk right back 🔥 Anger, envy, and other emotional breadcrumbs worth following 🧠 Why your second thought is the one worth keeping 🛋️ Growth that feels like outgrowing your favorite jeans—and what to do next This one’s messy, meaningful, and might just be the spark you need to shake the dust off your dreams. So don’t keep it to yourself, text it to your truth-telling bestie, your goal-getting group chat, or that one friend who journals like it's an Olympic sport. And if it cracked something open in you, leave a five-star review so we can keep the radical joy ripple going. 💫 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Has your joy been hijacked by justified fury? This week, we ditch the pleasantries and dive into a full-on feelings firestorm—rage, reckoning, and real talk. From Texas floods and trans rights to unsolicited beekeeping advice and shoelace sabotage, we’re naming names and calling out the chaos. This isn’t about polite politics or playing nice. It’s about protecting your peace when performative kindness just won’t cut it. Swear words fly. Truth bombs drop. The gloves? Fully off. If you’ve been quietly combusting in the chaos—hit play. You’re in powerful company. 💥 Love the episode? Share it with a fellow feeler who’s ready to rage righteously. Leave a 5-star review and we’ll send you some fresh Radical Joy swag—because even rage deserves good stickers. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Are you mastering moderation—or just mainlining malt balls and mayhem? This week on Radical Joy , we're peeling back the foil on our favorite foil: excess . From sugar binges to burnout workouts, we’re dishing up the messy middle where growth meets grace—and where self-discipline sometimes dukes it out with sea salt caramels. 🍫 The dark (chocolate) truth: moderation means not murdering the whole bag 🔥 Why “balls to the wall” sometimes beats bubble baths and boundaries 💪 From push-ups to pushback—where rest wrestles with radical ambition 🧠 Dutch, Duolingo, and the deception of “productive procrastination” ⚖️ Balance isn’t bland: it’s badass 🗣️ Serving size drama, sweet tooth trauma, and TJ Maxx temptations 🚴‍♂️ Fitness frenzy or masochistic mayhem? When 3 workouts in 24 hours isn’t the flex you think it is 📚 Progress is painful—but it doesn’t have to be punishing 🎭 Pep talks or battle cries? When compassion needs a little confrontation 💖 Why loving hard sometimes looks like leaving folks to learn the hard way Because maybe moderation isn’t about less—it’s about lasting. 🎁 Loved the episode? Drop a five-star review on Spotify or Spreaker, screenshot it, and send it our way for some fresh Radical Joy swag. Help us spread the joy—one mindful moment (and one bite-sized caramel) at a time. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Can a Dutch braid dethrone toxic bro culture? Or is it just the gateway drug to glitter and justice? This week on Radical Joy, we braid truth, comedy, and combat boots with Jonathan Greg—a stand-up dad who smokes meat, styles ponytails, and isn’t afraid to throw hands at hate. 🎯 From bottles of bourbon to braids and backlash, Jonathan proves modern masculinity comes with a side of sass and a perfectly winged eyeliner. 💅 Manicures and masculinity: Why Jonathan says you can't spell "man" without "manicure" 🤣 Hair today, hero tomorrow—how one dad’s braid battle with Miss Yolanda sparked a social media saga 🍸 Bourbon, branding, and being very, very hungover with Terry Bradshaw 👊 Paint nails, punch Nazis: the merch line, the mindset, the mic drop 🎭 Stand-up to stand-out: how quitting acting led to 10k followers overnight 🧃 Juice boxes and justice—Jonathan's take on toxic masculinity, toddler tantrums, and tender parenting 🥄 "Sometimes you just need to be the little spoon." (And maybe cry a little while grilling ribs.) 🧠 Therapy, throwdowns, and that time he turned his feelings into fatherhood fuel 🎙 A podcast in the making? Jonathan spills on maybe-might-be plans to bring his voice to the mic 🔥 Lashes, labels, and low-stakes beef—what happens when your face goes viral for doing nothing If you’ve ever questioned whether masculinity can coexist with manicures—or wondered if your lawn looks better than your parenting—this episode’s your permission slip to grow out of the box you were handed. 🎧 Hit play to laugh, unlearn, and maybe cry into your bourbon a little. Then send this to your favorite soft-hearted, steel-spined dad. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

Ever feel like one person just can’t meet all your needs—and wonder if that makes you “too much”? This week, we wrap up Pride Month with our longtime friend Daniel Walker: polyamorous single dad, badass art photographer, and massage therapist turned labor union rep. We talk love, labels, and why polyamory isn’t just about sex—it’s about being real with yourself and everyone you care about. 💅 Matching “paint nails & punch Nazis” tees? Yeah, we showed up ready. 📸 What Daniel’s photography says about body, beauty, and being seen 🧠 Why jealousy isn’t the enemy—it’s a message 🚩 The phrase “you made me feel this way” and other red flags 💬 What’s an anchor partner? And why it’s not the same as “the one” 👻 How ghosting your own needs can wreck any relationship 🧾 Romantic accounting—it’s a thing, and yes, it sounds exhausting 🧡 Emotional connection over sex: the demisexual download 📞 “Do you have 8 minutes?” The friend check-in phrase we swear by Polyamory is less about multiple partners and more about radical honesty, emotional growth, and boundaries that actually work. 🎧 If this episode cracked something open for you, share it with a friend, leave us a review, or tag us on socials—we’d love to hear what resonated. And don’t forget to grab your Radical Joy sticker when you send us that 5-star screenshot! 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

On this day, 56 years ago, the Stonewall Inn uprising ignited a movement. Sparked by a police raid and fueled by decades of oppression, queer folks—many of them trans women of color—fought back and lit the fire of LGBTQ+ resistance that still burns today. In honor of that courageous stand, we’re releasing the final two episodes of our Pride series. These stories aren’t just celebration—they’re remembrance, reflection, and a call to keep showing up. More about the Stonewall Riots. Check out the Stonewall Inn Today! Wikipedia says So… Anticipation or anxiety? Depends on the shoes you wear to the dance. 💃🏽🟣 In this whimsical, wise finale, James gives us a front-row seat to the emotional seesaw of waiting—where one side says “what if” and the other says “let’s go!” From feathered metaphors (yes, again) to bike ramps, bravery, and birds that just won’t quit, we explore the thin line between dread and dream. It’s about choosing to show up, even with shaky wings. It’s about trusting that what’s ahead could be gorgeous—not grim. Violet reminds us that worry is a pigeon, but anticipation? She’s a peacock. So fluff your feathers, pick your path, and lean into the lovely unknown. 💟🕊️ 🎧 Listen now and fall wildly in love with the future. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

On this day, 56 years ago, the Stonewall Inn uprising ignited a movement. Sparked by a police raid and fueled by decades of oppression, queer folks—many of them trans women of color—fought back and lit the fire of LGBTQ+ resistance that still burns today. In honor of that courageous stand, we’re releasing the final two episodes of our Pride series. These stories aren’t just celebration—they’re remembrance, reflection, and a call to keep showing up. More about the Stonewall Riots. Check out the Stonewall Inn Today! Wikipedia says Now… You’ve been meaning to start it. Finish it. Do the thing. Indigo sees you. 💜⚡ This episode tackles that sneaky static that makes us freeze, fumble, or fiddle with our Post-Its instead of our passions. James brings a big ol’ blend of humor, heart, and physics metaphors (hi, Newton!) to show how we turn stuckness into stunning momentum. From perfectionism to procrastination, we smash the shame and celebrate the sacred little "boop" that gets us moving. Kinetic energy, baby—it's a vibe. No more waiting for the perfect moment. This is the moment. So toss your to-do list guilt and join the joy juggernaut. 🌀✨ 🎧 Listen now and go from static to stellar. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support . 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. For non-emergencies, Psychology Today can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios