Podcast Episodes

Turn to the Sun

Season 3 Episode 8

This week, James talks about what it means to keep moving toward hope, even when things feel heavy. Inspired by the first signs of spring—and a simple Dutch habit of turning their faces to the sun—th…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

How We Keep Missing Each Other

Season 3 Episode 7

This week, James unpacks the juicy concept of circum-translation—that moment when you can’t find the right word, so you talk your way around it. From language learning to real-life debates, it’s abou…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

What a Bike Crash Taught Me

Season 3 Episode 6

In this episode, James turns a scary bike accident into a powerful reflection on momentum—how we build it, lose it, and why it matters. Through stories of wobbly starts, Dutch bike culture, and life’…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

Channel Your Inner Octopus

Season 3 Episode 5

What if we stopped trying to hold it all together... and started letting it all flow?

This week, I explore what it means to live with more fluidity and freedom, inspired by the image of the octopus—in…

Published on 5 months ago

Teeny Spoons & Li'l Saucers: The Joy of the Little Things! ☕✨

Season 3 Episode 4

Ever noticed how a tiny spoon or a delicate saucer can spark an unexpected wave of joy?

In this episode, we’re diving into the magic of the miniature—those small but mighty details that add charm, nos…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Live Life on the Brink of Superfluous

Season 3 Episode 3

This episode of Radical Joy with James Bullard is a full-throttle call to embrace abundance, live boldly, and love fiercely—even when the world pushes fear and scarcity. James explores how journaling…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Our Ghosts of Errors Past

Season 3 Episode 2

We all have things, choices, decisions all kinds of things that haunt us.  Today James talks about facing up to the ghosts of your past errors and finding a way to understand why they haunt you.  He …

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

Thicken Up: New Season, Who 'Dis?

Season 3 Episode 1

Today is the day!  We made it, Season 3 can you believe it!! You have one more week to leave a review and be entered to with a guest spot right here on Radical Joy!  You know 3 years ago when we star…

Published on 6 months ago

Radical Joy Meets Words Matter

This week we round out season 2!!  We conclude with a great conversation with John Gillette and Breshia Hardy to talk about words, and Words Matter, a facinating new podcast.  Check out this episode …

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Up, Down, Sideways... It's all relative

Season 2 Episode 60

This week is all about relativity and relationship. From the meaning of things like up, to our relationship to the world and connection. 

Let us know what you think!  Leave a comment and don't for ge…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago