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Radical Joy with James Bullard

Radical Joy with James Bullard

By: James E. Bullard
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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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Episodes
  • Opposites Day — When Half the Story Isn’t the Truth

    Opposites Day — When Half the Story Isn’t the Truth
    May 11 2026
    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.
    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.

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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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    34 mins
  • A Life You Don’t Wait For with Mike Chisholm

    A Life You Don’t Wait For with Mike Chisholm
    May 4 2026
    What if the life you keep thinking about… isn’t something you wait for—but something you walk toward?

    This one feels like sitting across from someone who just gets it.
    No performance.
    No pretending.
    Just a real conversation about going for it… before you feel ready.

    🌊 “Why not just go for it?” Not a big philosophy. Just a way Mike’s been moving through life for a long time.

    🎯 The art of asking For the puck. The moment. The conversation. And how often life actually says yes.

    🔥 Acting like you belong Before you fully believe it. And somehow… that belief catches up.

    🧭 Making your younger self proud Not in a flashy way. In a “wow… we really lived” kind of way.

    🎭 Excitement over expectation Showing up open… instead of attached to how it should go.

    💔 The losses still count They don’t cancel the wins.
    They shape them.

    🎤 Letting it out on purpose Karaoke. Stand-up. Writing. Keeping things from getting stuck inside.

    🌀 That “stuck on repeat” feeling And the small, brave shifts that move you forward.

    💡 The stories we build in our heads Especially the shiny ones… And what happens when we finally question them.

    ⚡ Choosing a life with color Not because it’s easier. Because you don’t want black and white anymore.

    This episode isn’t here to fix you.
    It’s just here to sit with you for a bit…
    and maybe remind you that you’re allowed to go after what lights you up—even if you don’t know how it ends.

    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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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • The Messy Way Forward — When Grace Isn’t How You Grow

    The Messy Way Forward — When Grace Isn’t How You Grow
    Apr 27 2026
    What if growth was never meant to feel graceful… just honest?

    A solo reflection on what it means to keep going when it’s messy, frustrating, and nothing like you thought it would look.

    Take a breath.
    You don’t have to be good at this yet.
    You don’t have to make it pretty.

    🥊 “I am not good at growing gracefully” — and I’m done pretending that’s a problem.
    💪 Flat on the gym floor, questioning your life choices — but also… weirdly proud of it.
    📚 Starting something new and immediately sucking at it — like, wow, this is humbling.
    😤 That instant irritation when you’re not good yet — even though you know that’s how this works.
    🌱 Maybe grace isn’t the goal — maybe it’s just not quitting in the middle of the mess.
    👶 Nobody learns to walk without eating it a few times — why did we think we’d be different?
    🧠 Holding yourself to impossible standards — and calling it discipline.
    💥 The faster you’re willing to look a little ridiculous — the faster things start to click.
    🎭 Being the worst one in the room — and deciding to stay anyway.
    🌍 Watching everyone else make it look easy — and fighting the urge to shrink.
    🪞 “What if I just stopped trying?” — and not loving your own answer.
    ⚖️ You could settle for “fine” — but something in you just won’t let you.

    This episode isn’t here to fix you.
    It’s here to sit with you in the awkward middle—
    where you’re trying, failing, learning, and maybe getting just a little better anyway.

    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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    30 mins
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