Radical Joy with James Bullard

Radical Joy with James Bullard

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

Episodes

February 16, 2026 32 mins
A solo reflection on praise, power, and standing on equal ground

What if the way we offer admiration is quietly telling a story we never meant to tell?

This is a reflection on compliments, cultural friction, and the moment it clicked that equality sometimes sounds like restraint.

You’re not behind.
You’re not “too much.”
And if praise has ever made you uncomfortable, or longing has ever made you feel small—
you’re in the right place.

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A solo reflection on courage, abundance, and choosing to shine anyway

What if the very thing you’ve been told to tone down is the thing meant to carry you forward?

This is a conversation about gifts, doors, courage, and the quiet pressure to stay small in a world that claims to love equality but fears exceptional light.

You’re not arrogant for knowing what you’re good at.
You’re not selfish for wanting more.
And if you’ve ever felt some...
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What if the special thing you’re waiting for… is today?

This solo episode is a loving, irreverent nudge to stop preserving your life for later and start using it now—messy, ordinary, sparkly, imperfect days included.

No pearl-clutching required.
Some side-eye encouraged.
Bring your favorite underwear.

In this episode:
🍽️ The china cabinet myth — why “special” dishes lose their magic when they never touch the table.
📓 The notebook you’re...
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What if the bravest thing we could do right now is slow down before our thoughts decide everything is already on fire?

A conversation that wanders on purpose — through parenting, anger, softness, and the quiet work of catching yourself before you spiral.

A few laughs.
A few realizations.
You can feel your shoulders drop.

💭 “Death in three steps” — how anxiety escalates faster than we realize, and the moment he learned to interrupt it.
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What if your birthday didn’t ask you to celebrate louder… but to listen closer?

This solo birthday episode is a quiet reckoning with turning fifty—choosing simplicity without apology, making peace with change, and learning to meet what’s next with curiosity instead of resistance. 
No fixing required.
No performance expected.
Just honesty, with a candle flicker.

In this episode:

🥩 The birthday plate that doesn’t negotiate — rare steak, o...
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What if the bravest thing you could do wasn’t pushing through… but calling the pause before everything breaks?

A conversation about theater, care, and the quiet power of choosing people over performance.

Take a breath.
You’re allowed to sit down here.
Nothing needs to be proven.

🌿 The conductor you never see — what it really means to hold the rhythm of a room together.
🎭 Creativity behind the clipboard — why stage management is an art ...
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January 14, 2026 47 secs
Season Four, birthday energy, and a little Radical Joy magic coming your way ✨
Share this episode, tag @radicaljoypodcast, and every post gives you another chance to win.
Winner drawn January 23—let’s make it fun. 🎉

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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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Don't forget to tag @radicaljoypodcast and share for entry to win the GOLDEN Birthday Prize.  You don't want to miss this! Every share is an entry winner will be announced January 26th.  

What if the most important work isn’t happening under the lights — but in the quiet decisions no one claps for?

In this episode, James sits down with Mike Brown to talk about children’s theater, nonprofit work, housing, and education — and what it l...
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What if this year isn’t about pushing harder—but about paying attention, choosing better, and letting yourself be supported for once?

Season Four of Radical Joy opens with a real, unpolished, heart-forward conversation about growth, boundaries, community, and the quiet moments that change everything.
No hustle talk.
No toxic optimism.
Just honest reflection and a deep exhale.
Here’s what this episode dances around:
✨ Four years in, jazz ...
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Ever wonder what it looks like when parenting is actually a team sport?
Mike Brown and Jocelyn Thompson don’t just co-parent—they co-everything. From Shakespeare to shipping breast milk across the country, this episode is full of heart, humor, and real talk about raising kids, loving loud, and managing chaos with grace.
✨ What’s inside:
🎭 Not your typical meet-cute: Arizona Tea, Shakespeare, a stage manager who broke the stereotype.
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December 19, 2025 32 mins
Ever feel like you're doing all the things — and still not getting better?

What if the missing piece isn’t more effort... but making space to slow down?In this episode, we talk about the lost art of tarrying — and why pressing pause might be exactly what your growth needs.

🌀 Tarry, don’t hustle — reclaiming an old church word as your new go-to for mental health
🔊 Why the gym told me to chill — and why I’m actually grateful
🍰 Cheese ...
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December 12, 2025 70 mins
Feel like the world’s on fire and love isn’t enough?

This episode gets real about fear, connection, and the messy work of choosing joy anyway.

What it's about:
Two old friends get vulnerable about what it actually takes to lead with love—even when everything around you says don’t bother.

You’ll hear about:
🌱 Why Ben says it all comes down to “love vs. fear”
😳 The wild idea that “you can’t hate something unless you fear it first”
🔥 What...
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December 5, 2025 32 mins
Ever seen something beautiful on someone… and said nothing?  

This episode is your nudge (and permission) to speak the compliment, even if it’s awkward, weird, or wildly unexpected.  

😏 What if your throwaway “nice shoes” is actually a life raft in disguise?
🔥 The neon-orange pedicure that turned an elevator into a joy grenade
🧹 A secret trick to know exactly what someone wants you to notice
👀 The quiet epidemic of compliment stingi...
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Feeling fried, frazzled, or full-on fed up—even before the holidays hit? You might just need a break (and no, that’s not laziness—it’s strategy).

This week on Radical Joy, James unpacks the sacred (and sometimes scandalous) art of stepping away—from workouts, language apps, news cycles, and soul-sapping conversations—and why taking a break before the holiday chaos sets in might be the boldest act of self-care you can commit to.

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Ever felt like you had to earn your right to rest or be heard or that asking for help is harder than hitting a Broadway high note?

This week on Radical Joy, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Nik Walker—a dynamo of stage, screen, and sincere self-reflection. From Hamilton to handling hard feelings, Nik gets real about mental health, humility, and the radical magic of admitting you don’t have it all figured out. (Spoiler: nobody do...
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Are you stuck in self-doubt, playing small while secretly craving something wildly more freeing?
This week on Radical Joy, James invites us to try on something better—emotionally, mentally, even sartorially—by shedding the heavy sweaters of self-sabotage and donning the wings of self-trust. ✨

Top Takeaways:
🔁 “Put yourself outside the circle every day”—a mantra for ditching doubt
👕 That old belief? Just a too-tight sweater—time to do...
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Returning guest Spooky Melanin Magic is back with cozy chaos, full-moon rituals, and the unapologetic art of protecting your peace.
Totally tapped out but still trying to feel festive this fall?
Same. Let’s fix that.
This week, nurse practitioner and paranormal investigator Bianca Pierre Louis (aka Spooky Melanin Magic) returns to talk all things ghosts, gourds, and grounding. From Halloween film cameos to candlelit rituals, she’s bri...
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Is the scariest part of your week the news… or your group chat?  When life’s a haunted house, joy is your flashlight.  This episode dives into ghosts, girlhood, and getting older—with filmmaker and spooky sisterhood sage Melanie Moses—and it’s way more treat than trick. 

🎧 This Episode Has It All (No Ouija Board Required):

🎃 Monster timing, bad manners – Melanie’s hot take on what horror movies get dead wrong
The ADHD audio hack –...
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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
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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 ...
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