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  • The Sweet Spot of Struggle: Where Hard Meets Heart

    The Sweet Spot of Struggle: Where Hard Meets Heart
    Oct 18 2025
    Growth lives in the grit. 💪🌱 Life is hard. Staying stuck is hard. Chasing dreams is hard. So… which hard are you gonna pick?

    This week on Radical Joy, we’re diving into the sweet spot of struggle—the place where the hard stuff doesn’t just test you, it transforms you. From French cheese to Dutch drama, this episode is about choosing the hard that actually grows you.

    Here’s what we get into:

    🌍 Culture shock with a French twist
    🧀 Brie-lliant lessons from a $12 cheese block
    😅 Fail fast, fumble forward, grow anyway
    📖 Flops that secretly fuel fierce growth
    🗣️ Dutch drama: tongue-tied and tested
    🚲 Training wheels on adult life (wobbly but worth it)
    📝 Dreams in bold ink, not buried in your brain
    🔥 When childhood hopes don’t fit grown-up realities
    🎁 The universe’s sneaky habit of slipping you gifts

    Because in the end, the sweetest struggles aren’t the ones we avoid—they’re the ones we choose. 💥

    👉 If this episode sparked something in you, share it with a friend who’s standing at their own crossroads, and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss your weekly dose of Radical Joy. 🌱✨

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    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 m
  • Cobblestones, Croissants & Choosing Joy After Curtain Call: The Reynolds Radical Rewrite. 🪨🥐🎭✨

    Cobblestones, Croissants & Choosing Joy After Curtain Call: The Reynolds Radical Rewrite. 🪨🥐🎭✨
    Oct 10 2025
    Because sometimes the bravest move is trading hustle for happiness.💛🌍

    What happens when you trade curtain calls for cobblestones—and let croissants, healthcare, and joy rewrite your life story?

    This week on Radical Joy, I sit down with Rob and Jill Reynolds, who swapped stage lights and American hustle for a new chapter in France. From spreadsheets to street cafés, this is their unfiltered story of choosing joy, even when it meant choosing a different kind of hard.

    Here’s what we savor in this episode:
    🎭 From curtain calls to croissants—rewriting their script
    🩹 Sore, hurt, or injured? Rob’s rule of life
    🌍 Why France’s “different hard” beat America’s grind
    🏥 Healthcare math that actually makes you smile
    🥖 Bread laws, butter clubs & giggle-worthy cheese
    🕰️ Two-hour lunches vs. decades of hustle
    💡 Eight years of spreadsheets, one big leap
    👯 The Dutch swing-dancing mystery unsolved
    🚀 Radical reset—no millions required

    Joy isn’t about dodging struggle—it’s about choosing the struggle that makes your soul sing. 🎶💥

    👉 If Rob & Jill’s leap inspires you, share this episode with a friend who’s dreaming of their own reset, and hit subscribe so you never miss your weekly dose of Radical Joy.

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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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  • Day One: The Sky Is The Limit

    Day One: The Sky Is The Limit
    Oct 3 2025
    Y'all, we here at Radical Joy looked at a calendar yesterday. Next week will be our 4 year anniversary! Thank you gor being with us. And get ready for yet another season with great guests and radically joyful reflection. Thanks for sticking with us dont forget! LOVE Y'ALL ❤️

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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.

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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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  • Flashback Friday: The Movie Moments of Our Lives

    Flashback Friday: The Movie Moments of Our Lives
    Sep 27 2025
    Its been a tough couple weeks, heck year. We here at Radical Joy think this episode rings more true than ever. So take a trip down memory lane with us.

    Let's all take a minute to find those movie moments while were living; things that make you over-the-moon happy, the place you want to be when the world seems darker than you love.

    Freeze a snapshot from your life in a perfect cup of coffee, laughter with your favorite person, that stunning sunrise to instill those permanent moments that will shine a light when shade comes to call.

    These are what help us through those darker days; and remember you are important and there is no one like you! Thank you for being here. Love y'all!

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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 m
  • Masculinity, Mindset & the Messy Magic of Men w/ Christopher Daniels Part 2

    Masculinity, Mindset & the Messy Magic of Men w/ Christopher Daniels Part 2
    Sep 19 2025


    What if the hardest work a man can do isn’t lifting weights—but laying down his walls? In the conclusion to 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.

    Check out the mankind project

    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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    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 h y 21 m
  • Masculinity, Mindset & the Messy Magic of Men w/ Christopher Daniels Part 1

    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.

    Check out the mankind project

    And don’t forget—leave a five-star review, screenshot it, and send it our way for some Radical Joy swag!

    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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    53 m
  • Radical Joy & Radiant Self-Care: Fueling Your Flame to Light the World

    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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    Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need.

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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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  • Making Progress, One Awkward Coffee Date at a Time

    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?

    Leave a 5-star review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll send you some Radical Joy sticker swag as a thank you for riding this wave with us.

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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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    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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    35 m