<b>What if the special thing you’re waiting for… is today?</b><br /><br />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.<br /><i></i><br /><i>No pearl-clutching required.</i><br /><i>Some side-eye encouraged.</i><br /><i>Bring your favorite underwear.</i><br /><b></b><br /><b>In this episode:</b><br />🍽️ <b>The china cabinet myth</b> — why “special” dishes lose their magic when they never touch the table.<br />📓 <b>The notebook you’re afraid to ruin</b> — and what it’s costing you to keep it pristine.<br />🏷️ <b>Sticker paralysis</b> — when saving it actually means never enjoying it.<br />🩲 <b>The good underwear theory</b> — what if confidence comes first, not after?<br />⏱️ <b>The 5-4-3-2-1 launch</b> — how momentum beats motivation every time.<br />☕ <b>Second cup energy</b> — choosing small delights without waiting for permission.<br />🚲 <b>A bicycle with quirks</b> — and why perfection was never the point.<br />🥩 <b>Ribs, recognition, and belonging</b> — how being known somewhere changes the meal.<br />⚰️ <b>The pristine-vessel lie</b> — why a well-used life is the goal, not a flawless one.<br />🔥 <b>Refusing to stay stuck</b> — when “I want a solution” actually means “I want to change.”<br /><b></b><br /><b>This episode isn’t here to fix you.</b><br />It’s here to remind you that this life—your body, your joy, your tools, your time—was given to be used. Even loudly. Even imperfectly. Especially now. <b>We’re really, really glad you’re here. </b><b>💛</b><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