{"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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A conversation that wanders on purpose — through parenting, anger, softness, and the quiet work of catching yourself before you spiral. A few laughs. A few realizations. You can feel your shoulders drop. 💭 “Death in three steps” — how anxiety escalates faster than we realize, and the moment he learned to interrupt it. 🧠 Catastrophizing, clocked in real time — watching his own brain sprint toward worst-case scenarios. 🧸 Kids as emotional mirrors — the exact moment he recognized his own tone coming back at him. 🍞 The last piece of bread — when letting go of ceremony saved everyone’s nervous system. 🔥 Anger fatigue — why being mad about everything leaves nothing left for what actually matters. 🧊 Road rage revelations — realizing who’s really listening when you think no one is. 🛑 A well-timed pit stop — why rest isn’t quitting, it’s maintenance. 🌱 Masculinity without armor — softness, humor, and presence as an act of quiet rebellion. 🏠 Hygge in a small house — making warmth on purpose, even when the world feels loud and cold. T his episode isn’t here to fix you. It’s here to sit with you while things feel a little tangled, to slow the pace just enough that you can hear yourself think again. You don’t have to solve anything today. You’re allowed to notice. You’re allowed to rest in the middle of it. 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 disc…","meta_description":"What if the bravest thing we could do right now is slow down before our thoughts decide everything is already on fire? 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