<b>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?</b><br /><br />This week on <i>Radical Joy</i>, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Nik Walker—a dynamo of stage, screen, and sincere self-reflection. From <i>Hamilton</i> 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 does.)<br /><br />🎭 Come for the Broadway cred, stay for the cartoon-deep wisdom and snack-fueled truth bombs. 🎢 ADHD, anxiety, and why being “a beautiful mess” beats faking perfection<br />🧠 “Can I defuse this bomb myself?” — how Nik tackles big feels before they tackle him<br />💬 Feedback without freakouts: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say” is the T-shirt we <i>all</i> need<br />🛠️ From venting to <i>investigating</i>—how to handle your own heaviness with heart<br />🌪️ What to do when you’re the eye of someone else’s emotional hurricane<br />🎭 Why Nik still feels like he “snuck in the back door” of Broadway—and how that’s a blessing<br />🧃 Rest, snacks, and naps that slap—Nik’s radical rejection of hustle culture<br />🥁 Punk rock curiosity + radical rest = the plot twist we didn’t know we needed<br />🌍 A hot take from the pale blue dot: life’s too big to sweat the small stuff alone<br />🪞 Putting down the ego (gently!) and picking up more grace—for yourself and your people<br /><br />Whether you're carrying too much or just craving a little calm—this episode is your reminder to pause, get curious, and breathe.<br /><b></b><br /><b>If it resonated,</b> leave us a review, share it with a friend, and snag your Radical Joy sticker by sending us a screenshot. 💌✨ See you next week—until then, Love y’all! <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

Radical Joy with James Bullard

James E. Bullard

Hot Takes & Humble Truths: Nik Walker’s Rules for Rest, Realness, & Radical Joy

NOV 21, 202563 MIN
Radical Joy with James Bullard

Hot Takes & Humble Truths: Nik Walker’s Rules for Rest, Realness, & Radical Joy

NOV 21, 202563 MIN

Description

<b>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?</b><br /><br />This week on <i>Radical Joy</i>, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Nik Walker—a dynamo of stage, screen, and sincere self-reflection. From <i>Hamilton</i> 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 does.)<br /><br />🎭 Come for the Broadway cred, stay for the cartoon-deep wisdom and snack-fueled truth bombs. 🎢 ADHD, anxiety, and why being “a beautiful mess” beats faking perfection<br />🧠 “Can I defuse this bomb myself?” — how Nik tackles big feels before they tackle him<br />💬 Feedback without freakouts: “Don’t hear what I didn’t say” is the T-shirt we <i>all</i> need<br />🛠️ From venting to <i>investigating</i>—how to handle your own heaviness with heart<br />🌪️ What to do when you’re the eye of someone else’s emotional hurricane<br />🎭 Why Nik still feels like he “snuck in the back door” of Broadway—and how that’s a blessing<br />🧃 Rest, snacks, and naps that slap—Nik’s radical rejection of hustle culture<br />🥁 Punk rock curiosity + radical rest = the plot twist we didn’t know we needed<br />🌍 A hot take from the pale blue dot: life’s too big to sweat the small stuff alone<br />🪞 Putting down the ego (gently!) and picking up more grace—for yourself and your people<br /><br />Whether you're carrying too much or just craving a little calm—this episode is your reminder to pause, get curious, and breathe.<br /><b></b><br /><b>If it resonated,</b> leave us a review, share it with a friend, and snag your Radical Joy sticker by sending us a screenshot. 💌✨ See you next week—until then, Love y’all! <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