Find Your Fit — When What You Love No Longer Fits

What if you’re still trying to make something fit because you remember how good it once felt? “A great big bowl of oatmeal” — a beige clearance sweater raises an awkward question about the things James keeps trying to make work. The siren song of the red tag — something can be easy to bring home and surprisingly hard to feel good in. The friends who were annoying at first — some of James’s favorite people arrived looking nothing like the friendship he had in mind. The three-dollar Aerosmith shirt — a beloved find becomes a very visible reminder that growth changes the fit. The swimsuit that actually hurt — James remembers the moment a familiar discomfort became something that needed his attention. Accountability, firmly and gently — the people who remember your goals might have a question you’d rather dodge. The flannel he still misses — letting something go leaves James wondering whether familiar really meant finished. “Let me write that down” — clearly spoken expectations become a friendship cheat code worth keeping in his contacts. When showing up is enough — James gets curious about the ease of a friendship both people keep choosing. “Try it on in the proper light” — a fitting-room thought follows James into the question of when to persevere and when to let go. This episode isn’t here to fix you. You’re allowed to love what something was, notice how it feels now, and take your time deciding what comes next.  There’s room to keep what still fits—and to admit when you need more room to move. We’re really, really glad you’re here. 💛 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-joy-with-james-bullard--5644728/support. 🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔  ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕ Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and breathe!   ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕  🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔   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