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  • Radical Rage: When Kindness Cracks and Fury Fights Back

    Radical Rage: When Kindness Cracks and Fury Fights Back
    2025/08/01
    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.

    💥 Love the episode?
    Share it with a fellow feeler who’s ready to rage righteously.
    Leave a 5-star review and we’ll send you some fresh Radical Joy swag—because even rage deserves good stickers.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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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    38 分
  • Moderation Nation: Where Grit Meets Grace

    Moderation Nation: Where Grit Meets Grace
    2025/07/25
    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.

    🎁 Loved the episode? Drop a five-star review on Spotify or Spreaker, screenshot it, and send it our way for some fresh Radical Joy swag. Help us spread the joy—one mindful moment (and one bite-sized caramel) at a time.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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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    34 分
  • “Paint Nails. Punch Nazis. Pack Lunches.” – Redefining Dad Goals with Jonathan Greg

    “Paint Nails. Punch Nazis. Pack Lunches.” – Redefining Dad Goals with Jonathan Greg
    2025/07/12
    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.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support.
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  • Radical Honesty, Romantic Math & the Case for Multiple Loves

    Radical Honesty, Romantic Math & the Case for Multiple Loves
    2025/07/04
    Ever feel like one person just can’t meet all your needs—and wonder if that makes you “too much”?
    This week, we wrap up Pride Month with our longtime friend Daniel Walker: polyamorous single dad, badass art photographer, and massage therapist turned labor union rep. We talk love, labels, and why polyamory isn’t just about sex—it’s about being real with yourself and everyone you care about.
    💅 Matching “paint nails & punch Nazis” tees? Yeah, we showed up ready.
    📸 What Daniel’s photography says about body, beauty, and being seen
    🧠 Why jealousy isn’t the enemy—it’s a message
    🚩 The phrase “you made me feel this way” and other red flags
    💬 What’s an anchor partner? And why it’s not the same as “the one”
    👻 How ghosting your own needs can wreck any relationship
    🧾 Romantic accounting—it’s a thing, and yes, it sounds exhausting
    🧡 Emotional connection over sex: the demisexual download
    📞 “Do you have 8 minutes?” The friend check-in phrase we swear by

    Polyamory is less about multiple partners and more about radical honesty, emotional growth, and boundaries that actually work.

    🎧 If this episode cracked something open for you, share it with a friend, leave us a review, or tag us on socials—we’d love to hear what resonated. And don’t forget to grab your Radical Joy sticker when you send us that 5-star screenshot!

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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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  • 💟 Wobbly & Wild The Violet Thread of Pride

    💟 Wobbly & Wild The Violet Thread of Pride
    2025/06/28
    On this day, 56 years ago, the Stonewall Inn uprising ignited a movement.

    Sparked by a police raid and fueled by decades of oppression, queer folks—many of them trans women of color—fought back and lit the fire of LGBTQ+ resistance that still burns today. In honor of that courageous stand, we’re releasing the final two episodes of our Pride series.

    These stories aren’t just celebration—they’re remembrance, reflection, and a call to keep showing up.

    More about the Stonewall Riots.

    Check out the Stonewall Inn Today!

    Wikipedia says

    So… Anticipation or anxiety? Depends on the shoes you wear to the dance. 💃🏽🟣 In this whimsical, wise finale, James gives us a front-row seat to the emotional seesaw of waiting—where one side says “what if” and the other says “let’s go!” From feathered metaphors (yes, again) to bike ramps, bravery, and birds that just won’t quit, we explore the thin line between dread and dream. It’s about choosing to show up, even with shaky wings. It’s about trusting that what’s ahead could be gorgeous—not grim. Violet reminds us that worry is a pigeon, but anticipation? She’s a peacock.
    So fluff your feathers, pick your path, and lean into the lovely unknown. 💟🕊️

    🎧 Listen now and fall wildly in love with the future.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support.
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  • 💜 Stuck & Sparked: The Indigo Thread of Pride

    💜 Stuck & Sparked: The Indigo Thread of Pride
    2025/06/28
    On this day, 56 years ago, the Stonewall Inn uprising ignited a movement.

    Sparked by a police raid and fueled by decades of oppression, queer folks—many of them trans women of color—fought back and lit the fire of LGBTQ+ resistance that still burns today. In honor of that courageous stand, we’re releasing the final two episodes of our Pride series. These stories aren’t just celebration—they’re remembrance, reflection, and a call to keep showing up.
    More about the Stonewall Riots.
    Check out the Stonewall Inn Today!
    Wikipedia says

    Now… You’ve been meaning to start it. Finish it. Do the thing. Indigo sees you. 💜⚡

    This episode tackles that sneaky static that makes us freeze, fumble, or fiddle with our Post-Its instead of our passions. James brings a big ol’ blend of humor, heart, and physics metaphors (hi, Newton!) to show how we turn stuckness into stunning momentum.

    From perfectionism to procrastination, we smash the shame and celebrate the sacred little "boop" that gets us moving. Kinetic energy, baby—it's a vibe. No more waiting for the perfect moment. This is the moment.

    So toss your to-do list guilt and join the joy juggernaut. 🌀✨

    🎧 Listen now and go from static to stellar.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support.
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  • 💙 Misty & Mighty The Blue Thread of Pride

    💙 Misty & Mighty The Blue Thread of Pride
    2025/06/20
    Got the blues? Good. You’re in the right place. 💙🌧️

    This deeply moving episode holds space for sadness—and dares to find the shimmer in the shadow. James takes us on a soul-swirling journey from grief to grace, exploring what it means to mourn, to ache, to feel too much... and still hope. It’s soft. It’s strong. It’s your favorite sad song wrapped in a warm, wise hug.

    From losses we speak to those we don’t, from lonely nights to laughter peeking through, this is your gentle reminder that feeling deeply is not weakness—it’s wonder.

    So grab your tissues and your courage. There’s light in the lake, and we’re diving in. 💧🕊️🎧 Listen now and let hope do her thing.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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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    34 分
  • 💚 Jealous & Juicy: The Green Thread of Pride

    💚 Jealous & Juicy: The Green Thread of Pride
    2025/06/20
    Let’s talk envy, darling—the sneaky, green-eyed gremlin who crashes our confidence parties. 💚👀

    In this unflinchingly honest and unexpectedly hilarious episode, James spills the tea on those comparison traps we all fall into (even with our faves). But this isn’t about guilt - it’s about growth. Because when we lead with generosity, that envy gets tenderized into admiration, and suddenly your friend’s glow-up becomes your guidepost, not your grudge.

    You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll probably DM a friend to say, “Hey, I see your shine.” This one’s for anyone who’s ever wished they had what someone else did—and then remembered, “Oh right, I’m a whole glitter bomb myself.”

    So let’s turn comparison into confetti. 🍃💫
    🎧 Listen now and root for your friends and yourself.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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


    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support.
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    35 分