• Masculinity, Mindset & the Messy Magic of Men w/ Christopher Daniels Part 1
    Sep 13 2025
    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. And don’t forget—leave a five-star review, screenshot it, and send it our way for some Radical Joy swag!

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    53 mins
  • Radical Joy & Radiant Self-Care: Fueling Your Flame to Light the World
    Sep 10 2025
    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.

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    33 mins
  • Making Progress, One Awkward Coffee Date at a Time
    Aug 22 2025
    😔 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?

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    35 mins
  • Put Down the Pitchfork, Pick Up the Parmesan
    Aug 15 2025
    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

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    34 mins
  • Treasure Maps & Tantrums: Exposing the Gremlins That Guard Your Goals
    Aug 8 2025
    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. 💫

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    33 mins
  • Radical Rage: When Kindness Cracks and Fury Fights Back
    Aug 1 2025
    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.

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    38 mins
  • Moderation Nation: Where Grit Meets Grace
    Jul 25 2025
    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.

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    This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios



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    34 mins
  • “Paint Nails. Punch Nazis. Pack Lunches.” – Redefining Dad Goals with Jonathan Greg
    Jul 12 2025
    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.

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    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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    1 hr and 5 mins