{"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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This one feels a little closer to the chest. Like something you don’t usually say out loud. The part where life interrupts you… and you realize there isn’t a way back to who you were. 🌿 A diagnosis that didn’t just change her body — it quietly unraveled the life she thought she understood. 🚲 A day on the couch that felt like a line in the sand — where staying started to feel more dangerous than leaving. 🔥 “I just want to unleash” — not loud, not polished… just true, and finally undeniable. 🧠 The disorientation of not recognizing yourself anymore — and learning how to meet that version without turning away. 🧭 Saying yes before she felt ready — because waiting suddenly didn’t feel like an option. 🌊 Choosing a path she hadn’t planned for — and trusting it might still lead somewhere meaningful. 🤝 The people who showed up right on time — not to rescue her, just to remind her she wasn’t alone. 📵 Losing her phone on a mountain — and what it felt like to be completely untethered… until something unexpected found her. 💔 Letting go of the roles she thought she had to play — even the ones she worked hard to earn. ✨ A different kind of strength — one that doesn’t prove, push, or perform… just keeps choosing forward. 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