{"podcast":{"title":"Radical Joy with James Bullard","slug":"radical-joy-with-james-bullard-5689335","podcast_index_feed_id":5689335,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5644728/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/843be871dae8915f6a463d1e98eca2ed.jpg","author":"Kerri Lynch","episode_count":183,"summary":"James Bullard is a dynamic storyteller, acclaimed performer, and visionary creator dedicated to inspiring individuals and organizations through his writing, public speaking, and the transformative podcast Radical Joy . Leveraging the power of right-brain thinking and innovative problem-solving, James empowers others to unlock their full potential and reimagine what’s possible. With a commanding stage presence and a unique ability to connect deeply with audiences, he masterfully blends humor, vulnerability, and actionable insights to spark meaningful change. As a published author, his work resonates with readers seeking clarity and motivation, while Radical Joy amplifies voices that challenge, inspire, and ignite curiosity. A passionate advocate for bold living, James uses the art of storytelling to cultivate joy and guide others toward their most authentic and empowered selves. CLW Studios is a joy-centered company that encourages setting self love as a goal. Our mission is to nourish mind, body, and spirit with ample reasons to celebrate life's tiny wins. Remebering that you can't pour from empty and there is no shame in celebrating your good fortune. 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Still a soft place to land. 🌗 That phrase you grew up with — “blood is thicker than water”… until you hear the rest and everything tilts. 🔥 The people who choose you back — not because they have to… because they want to. 🧠 Let the good thing be good — no need to soften it or make it even. 🎨 Being many things at once — not scattered… just alive in more than one place. 🌿 Stepping away for a minute — and trusting you’re not losing anything that matters. 🐾 Curiosity, even when it stings — asking anyway… and finding it was still worth it. ⚔️ Confrontation, uninvited — showing up whether you’re ready or not. 💥 Some things don’t come out gently — and that doesn’t make them wrong. 🪨 Letting yourself feel it — not fixing it, not rushing it… just letting it be there. 💔 When people don’t feel the same anymore — and you don’t quite know what to do with that. This episode isn’t here to fix you. It’s just here to sit with you. In the questions. In the tension. In the not-knowing. Take what feels true. Leave the rest. We’re really, really glad you’re here. 💛 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 professi…","meta_description":"What if the things you’ve always heard… were only ever half the sentence? This one’s a little more unfiltered. A little more honest. 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