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 bringing spooky season magic—and some serious self-care reminders.
Big mood: Radical joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a life skill. Especially when your nervous system is running on fumes.
In this episode:
✨ Summerween is a thing – July 5th hits and Bianca’s spooky switch flips
🎥 Halloween movie moment – She’s on-screen and overjoyed
🍂 Apple picking, pumpkin beer, corn maze chaos – Fall is her full-body love language
🧼 Sage, smoke & sacred space – Her nightly ritual is chef’s kiss
💸 Energy is currency – Watch those emotional overdraft fees
🧠 Morning magic – 10 calm minutes > 10 chaotic hours
🥣 Trader Joe’s therapy trip – Butternut mac ‘n cheese, anyone?
📿 Crystals, candles, clarity – Woo-woo with a why
😮‍💨 “Damn, that’s crazy” x3 – Time to wrap up the rant, babe
🚪 Permission to peace out – Clip the convo, exit the energy, save yourself
This episode’s a cozy coven call-in—equal parts comfort and clarity, with a pinch of pumpkin-spiced protection. Wrap yourself in a scarf, light something that smells like fall, and hit play.

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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

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 – Why speeding things up might slow your brain down (in the best way)
🧴 Injectable intel – What she tried, why it’s different, and how it totally twisted her take on aging
👀 Spooky scams or sacred skills? – The one big question haunting the paranormal community
📰 Breaking news… or broken trust? – A media moment that made us both bite our nails
💔 When ghosts aren’t just in graveyards – The quiet collapse of a decade-long friendship
💅 One man, one pedicure, one perfect pun – A story that left us screaming (in a good way)
🧃 Joy as rebellion – What happens when a drag show becomes divine intervention
🧭 The unsung heroes of hard times – Not everyone’s marching, but someone’s making the muffins
🧠 Do your own due diligence – And why that’s harder (and more hopeful) than it sounds  

👻 Wanna hear how spooky stories, surprise Botox, and sacred truth-telling all wind up in the same conversation?

Hit play and find out. And hey—if this episode tickled your brain or hugged your heart, share it with someone who needs a little radical joy right now.   

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

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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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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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 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. 🎶💥

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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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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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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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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 

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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

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 

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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios

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.

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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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😔 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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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!   

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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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✨ 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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Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!  
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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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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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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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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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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.  

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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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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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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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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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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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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!  
 
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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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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.  

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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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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.
 
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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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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.  

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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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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.  

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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   


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