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ICYMI - You Can’t Step in the Same River Twice — Coming Home to a Different You
Season 4
Episode 38
Published 1 week, 1 day ago
Description
What if coming home feels different because you’ve finally given yourself room to grow?
Back in Sydney, James Bullard follows a familiar meal into bigger questions about belonging, change, and how much of ourselves we hold back to keep home comfortable.
You can love where you came from.
You can be nervous about what’s next.
There’s room for both.
Same river, different feet — what happens when you return expecting the currents you remember?
A cabbage pancake with a plot twist — the favorite meal that didn’t quite match the picture James carried back to Sydney.
Home didn’t hit pause — the quiet expectation tucked inside every “I can’t wait to go back.”
“Good enough for Grandpa” — would the people who raised us really want us to stop asking questions?
The people packed inside you — church family, gym family, and the brief connections that somehow come along for life.
“You’ve changed” — why those two words can sound like an accusation when they might be something to celebrate.
Nothing more important than waving at a baby — a tiny interruption with a very clear sense of priorities.
The Brussels sprouts of your journey — the people who test your patience, and the days when you need half an hour apart.
Chartreuse, aubergine, ochre — James’s wish for an emotional life with more colors than black, white, and gray.
This episode isn’t here to fix you.
You’re allowed to carry your people with you, ask questions they can’t answer, and come home with a perspective they haven’t met yet.
You don’t have to apologize for enjoying the life you’re growing into.
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
Back in Sydney, James Bullard follows a familiar meal into bigger questions about belonging, change, and how much of ourselves we hold back to keep home comfortable.
You can love where you came from.
You can be nervous about what’s next.
There’s room for both.
Same river, different feet — what happens when you return expecting the currents you remember?
A cabbage pancake with a plot twist — the favorite meal that didn’t quite match the picture James carried back to Sydney.
Home didn’t hit pause — the quiet expectation tucked inside every “I can’t wait to go back.”
“Good enough for Grandpa” — would the people who raised us really want us to stop asking questions?
The people packed inside you — church family, gym family, and the brief connections that somehow come along for life.
“You’ve changed” — why those two words can sound like an accusation when they might be something to celebrate.
Nothing more important than waving at a baby — a tiny interruption with a very clear sense of priorities.
The Brussels sprouts of your journey — the people who test your patience, and the days when you need half an hour apart.
Chartreuse, aubergine, ochre — James’s wish for an emotional life with more colors than black, white, and gray.
This episode isn’t here to fix you.
You’re allowed to carry your people with you, ask questions they can’t answer, and come home with a perspective they haven’t met yet.
You don’t have to apologize for enjoying the life you’re growing into.
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