<b>Feel like the world’s on fire and love isn’t enough?</b><br /><br />This episode gets real about fear, connection, and the messy work of choosing joy anyway.<br /><br />What it's about:<br />Two old friends get vulnerable about what it actually takes to lead with love—even when everything around you says don’t bother.<br /><br />You’ll hear about:<br />🌱 Why Ben says it all comes down to “love vs. fear”<br />😳 The wild idea that “you can’t hate something unless you fear it first”<br />🔥 What a self-immolating monk has to do with unshakable inner peace<br />🥊 A surprising take on “punching Nazis” (and what it’s really about)<br />🌀 How to stay grounded when the world keeps swinging from one extreme to the other<br />👀 Why “care” might be the emotion hiding under your rage<br />🛋️ The power of curiosity to pull us back from the edge<br />🤝 How getting punched in the face (literally or metaphorically) can build unexpected bridges<br />🐟 What we can learn from koi fish, Costa Ricans, and homemade biscuits<br /><br />Big takeaway:<br />Radical joy isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about staying open when it’s easier to shut down—and choosing connection anyway.<br /><br />If your nervous system whispered “yes” at any point—come hang with us again.We’re here every week with tender, messy, sometimes salty conversations that won’t fix your life—but will make you feel a little less alone in it.<br />Tap follow. Bring a friend. Bonus points if they cry at dog videos too. 💛<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support</a>.<br /><br />🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕<br />Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe! <br />❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ <br />Got something on your mind? James never runs out of things to say, so tell us what you want to discuss! <br /><br />Remember there is no shame in joy or for asking for what you need. <br /><br />Leave a review, send us a screenshot, and we’ll mail you a sticker! See you next FRIDAY for another dose of Radical Joy. <br /><br />James is not a therapist, but you’re not alone. If you're in crisis, call 988 for professional help. <br /><br />For non-emergencies,<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b> Psychology Today</b></a> can connect you with support and therapists who fit your needs. <br /><br />This podcast and CLW Studios content are not therapy or a substitute for it. Guest opinions are their own. <br /><br />We're here for insight and encouragement but always seek professional support when needed. <br /><br />This episode was Produced and edited by Kerri J of CLW Studios
