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Radical Joy with James Bullard

Radical Joy with James Bullard

By: James E. Bullard
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 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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Episodes
  • You Don’t Have to Carry Everything — Learning Which Stone Is Yours

    You Don’t Have to Carry Everything — Learning Which Stone Is Yours
    Mar 9 2026
    What if the work isn’t reacting to every splash… but choosing, with care, the one stone you’re meant to throw?

    A gentle pause to notice what you’re holding—and decide what actually belongs to you.
    No alarms.
    No moral quizzes.

    Just room to breathe and choose what’s yours to carry.

    In this episode, we explore:

    🪨 The difference between holding and throwing — why not everything belongs in your hands.
    🌊 Ripples over waves — how small, intentional actions travel farther than panic ever could.
    🧠 When everything feels important — and how overload quietly shuts us down.
    🎯 Choosing your top two or three — caring deeply without caring yourself into paralysis.
    🛟 The savior complex check-in — what happens when you try to rescue at the cost of yourself.
    🌱 Grassroots instead of giants — why tending what’s near you still changes the world.
    🔥 What you focus on strengthens — and how attention can accidentally feed the wrong things.
    🪴 Letting some things wither — not from cruelty, but from wisdom.
    🙏 Gratitude as a magnifier — how noticing small good stretches the upper edge of joy.
    🐒 Monkey brain vs. higher mind — learning which voice gets the wheel when urgency knocks.

    This episode isn’t here to fix you.
    It’s just here to remind you that not everything belongs in your hands.
    You can set a few things down and choose what you carry.

    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.

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    Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!
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    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
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    32 mins
  • A Wider Road Than Last Year — Learning to Listen While We’re Still Moving

    A Wider Road Than Last Year — Learning to Listen While We’re Still Moving
    Mar 2 2026
    What if the point isn’t to go faster… but to notice what changes when the path itself starts to feel different?

    This episode is a reflection on discernment, reciprocity, and learning how to stay open without abandoning yourself.

    A gentle place to land.
    No gold stars required.
    You’re allowed to exhale here.

    🎨 A brand-new year like a blank poster board — a 128-pack of Crayolas nearby, waiting to be opened.

    🚧 The bump that wasn’t a bump — when growth looks less like progress and more like scraped knees.

    🔍 Red flags at a respectful distance — not alarms, just information asking for a longer look.

    🔄 Reciprocation, reclaimed — the moment giving everything stops feeling generous and starts feeling empty.

    🚗 A vehicle that’s outgrown one-way streets — when who you’ve become no longer fits narrow roads.

    🏊 The difference between sharing weight and sinking together — remembering when to paddle for yourself again.

    👂 Listening past the noise — what returns when long-muted sounds come back online.

    🚲 The road speaking back — asphalt, brick, cobblestone, and the quiet joy of noticing texture while still in motion.

    🌱 Lowering the baseline for wonder — discovering joy doesn’t need tickets, travel, or spectacle anymore.

    This episode isn’t here to fix you.
    It’s here to sit beside you while you take stock, loosen your grip, and decide which roads are wide enough for what you’re carrying now. Take what resonates. Leave the rest. You’re doing better than you think.

    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 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
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    33 mins
  • Care, Boundaries, and What Belongs Near You — Tending the Temple and the Garden

    Care, Boundaries, and What Belongs Near You — Tending the Temple and the Garden
    Feb 23 2026
    What if tending your life wasn’t about fixing what’s broken… but noticing what’s already doing its best to grow?

    In this episode, we talk about care, friendship, boundaries, and the quiet art of paying attention to what actually feeds you—without turning it into a moral exam.

    We’re not here to rebuild anything.
    Let’s just walk the perimeter. Check the walls.
    See what’s still growing—what nourishes you.
    Leave the rest.

    🌿 You are the temple — not the offering, not the smoke, not what’s left behind after everyone else has gone home.
    🧹 Maintenance can be small — a window cracked open, a surface cleared, a little more air moving through.
    🪴 The garden has a job — it cushions, filters, and sometimes quietly says “not today.”
    🍓 Not everything beautiful feeds you — some things are treats, not daily bread.
    🔄 Letting something go doesn’t erase its season — it just makes room for the next one.
    🪑 Rest isn’t quitting — sometimes it’s just sitting down before you fall over.
    🚫 No can be kind — especially when it’s honest and timely.
    📚 Stories can protect us — not to deceive, but to survive.
    🔥 You’re allowed to stop before you’re empty — you don’t have to become the husk.
    🌱 You get to choose what grows close — slowly, thoughtfully, without explaining yourself.

    This episode isn’t here to fix you.
    It’s a look at what’s growing,
    how to weed out what’s not,
    and what might perk up with a little water and less pressure.

    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 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
    Show More Show Less
    32 mins
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