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  • “Paint Nails. Punch Nazis. Pack Lunches.” – Redefining Dad Goals with Jonathan Greg

    “Paint Nails. Punch Nazis. Pack Lunches.” – Redefining Dad Goals with Jonathan Greg
    Jul 12 2025
    Can a Dutch braid dethrone toxic bro culture? Or is it just the gateway drug to glitter and justice?

    This week on Radical Joy, we braid truth, comedy, and combat boots with Jonathan Greg—a stand-up dad who smokes meat, styles ponytails, and isn’t afraid to throw hands at hate.

    🎯 From bottles of bourbon to braids and backlash, Jonathan proves modern masculinity comes with a side of sass and a perfectly winged eyeliner.
    💅 Manicures and masculinity: Why Jonathan says you can't spell "man" without "manicure"
    🤣 Hair today, hero tomorrow—how one dad’s braid battle with Miss Yolanda sparked a social media saga
    🍸 Bourbon, branding, and being very, very hungover with Terry Bradshaw
    👊 Paint nails, punch Nazis: the merch line, the mindset, the mic drop
    🎭 Stand-up to stand-out: how quitting acting led to 10k followers overnight
    🧃 Juice boxes and justice—Jonathan's take on toxic masculinity, toddler tantrums, and tender parenting
    🥄"Sometimes you just need to be the little spoon." (And maybe cry a little while grilling ribs.)
    🧠 Therapy, throwdowns, and that time he turned his feelings into fatherhood fuel
    🎙 A podcast in the making? Jonathan spills on maybe-might-be plans to bring his voice to the mic
    🔥 Lashes, labels, and low-stakes beef—what happens when your face goes viral for doing nothing
    If you’ve ever questioned whether masculinity can coexist with manicures—or wondered if your lawn looks better than your parenting—this episode’s your permission slip to grow out of the box you were handed.

    🎧 Hit play to laugh, unlearn, and maybe cry into your bourbon a little. Then send this to your favorite soft-hearted, steel-spined dad.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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.

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    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

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  • Radical Honesty, Romantic Math & the Case for Multiple Loves

    Radical Honesty, Romantic Math & the Case for Multiple Loves
    Jul 4 2025
    Ever feel like one person just can’t meet all your needs—and wonder if that makes you “too much”?
    This week, we wrap up Pride Month with our longtime friend Daniel Walker: polyamorous single dad, badass art photographer, and massage therapist turned labor union rep. We talk love, labels, and why polyamory isn’t just about sex—it’s about being real with yourself and everyone you care about.
    💅 Matching “paint nails & punch Nazis” tees? Yeah, we showed up ready.
    📸 What Daniel’s photography says about body, beauty, and being seen
    🧠 Why jealousy isn’t the enemy—it’s a message
    🚩 The phrase “you made me feel this way” and other red flags
    💬 What’s an anchor partner? And why it’s not the same as “the one”
    👻 How ghosting your own needs can wreck any relationship
    🧾 Romantic accounting—it’s a thing, and yes, it sounds exhausting
    🧡 Emotional connection over sex: the demisexual download
    📞 “Do you have 8 minutes?” The friend check-in phrase we swear by

    Polyamory is less about multiple partners and more about radical honesty, emotional growth, and boundaries that actually work.

    🎧 If this episode cracked something open for you, share it with a friend, leave us a review, or tag us on socials—we’d love to hear what resonated. And don’t forget to grab your Radical Joy sticker when you send us that 5-star screenshot!

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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

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  • 💟 Wobbly & Wild The Violet Thread of Pride

    💟 Wobbly & Wild The Violet Thread of Pride
    Jun 28 2025
    On this day, 56 years ago, the Stonewall Inn uprising ignited a movement.

    Sparked by a police raid and fueled by decades of oppression, queer folks—many of them trans women of color—fought back and lit the fire of LGBTQ+ resistance that still burns today. In honor of that courageous stand, we’re releasing the final two episodes of our Pride series.

    These stories aren’t just celebration—they’re remembrance, reflection, and a call to keep showing up.

    More about the Stonewall Riots.

    Check out the Stonewall Inn Today!

    Wikipedia says

    So… Anticipation or anxiety? Depends on the shoes you wear to the dance. 💃🏽🟣 In this whimsical, wise finale, James gives us a front-row seat to the emotional seesaw of waiting—where one side says “what if” and the other says “let’s go!” From feathered metaphors (yes, again) to bike ramps, bravery, and birds that just won’t quit, we explore the thin line between dread and dream. It’s about choosing to show up, even with shaky wings. It’s about trusting that what’s ahead could be gorgeous—not grim. Violet reminds us that worry is a pigeon, but anticipation? She’s a peacock.
    So fluff your feathers, pick your path, and lean into the lovely unknown. 💟🕊️

    🎧 Listen now and fall wildly in love with the future.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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

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  • 💜 Stuck & Sparked: The Indigo Thread of Pride

    💜 Stuck & Sparked: The Indigo Thread of Pride
    Jun 28 2025
    On this day, 56 years ago, the Stonewall Inn uprising ignited a movement.

    Sparked by a police raid and fueled by decades of oppression, queer folks—many of them trans women of color—fought back and lit the fire of LGBTQ+ resistance that still burns today. In honor of that courageous stand, we’re releasing the final two episodes of our Pride series. These stories aren’t just celebration—they’re remembrance, reflection, and a call to keep showing up.
    More about the Stonewall Riots.
    Check out the Stonewall Inn Today!
    Wikipedia says

    Now… You’ve been meaning to start it. Finish it. Do the thing. Indigo sees you. 💜⚡

    This episode tackles that sneaky static that makes us freeze, fumble, or fiddle with our Post-Its instead of our passions. James brings a big ol’ blend of humor, heart, and physics metaphors (hi, Newton!) to show how we turn stuckness into stunning momentum.

    From perfectionism to procrastination, we smash the shame and celebrate the sacred little "boop" that gets us moving. Kinetic energy, baby—it's a vibe. No more waiting for the perfect moment. This is the moment.

    So toss your to-do list guilt and join the joy juggernaut. 🌀✨

    🎧 Listen now and go from static to stellar.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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

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  • 💙 Misty & Mighty The Blue Thread of Pride

    💙 Misty & Mighty The Blue Thread of Pride
    Jun 20 2025
    Got the blues? Good. You’re in the right place. 💙🌧️

    This deeply moving episode holds space for sadness—and dares to find the shimmer in the shadow. James takes us on a soul-swirling journey from grief to grace, exploring what it means to mourn, to ache, to feel too much... and still hope. It’s soft. It’s strong. It’s your favorite sad song wrapped in a warm, wise hug.

    From losses we speak to those we don’t, from lonely nights to laughter peeking through, this is your gentle reminder that feeling deeply is not weakness—it’s wonder.

    So grab your tissues and your courage. There’s light in the lake, and we’re diving in. 💧🕊️🎧 Listen now and let hope do her thing.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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


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  • 💚 Jealous & Juicy: The Green Thread of Pride

    💚 Jealous & Juicy: The Green Thread of Pride
    Jun 20 2025
    Let’s talk envy, darling—the sneaky, green-eyed gremlin who crashes our confidence parties. 💚👀

    In this unflinchingly honest and unexpectedly hilarious episode, James spills the tea on those comparison traps we all fall into (even with our faves). But this isn’t about guilt - it’s about growth. Because when we lead with generosity, that envy gets tenderized into admiration, and suddenly your friend’s glow-up becomes your guidepost, not your grudge.

    You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you’ll probably DM a friend to say, “Hey, I see your shine.” This one’s for anyone who’s ever wished they had what someone else did—and then remembered, “Oh right, I’m a whole glitter bomb myself.”

    So let’s turn comparison into confetti. 🍃💫
    🎧 Listen now and root for your friends and yourself.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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


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  • 💛 Sluggish & Sunny: The Yellow Thread of Pride

    💛 Sluggish & Sunny: The Yellow Thread of Pride
    Jun 13 2025
    Stuck in a funk that even glitter can’t fix? Yellow is here to bring the shine back to your spirit. 🌞💛

    This week, James meets the mood-swinging middle ground between apathy and joy—and y’all, it’s got shimmy breaks. From doomscrolling to dopamine, this is a tender pep talk for the weary, the wobbly, and the “meh” in all of us. We dig into the quiet fight it takes to feel anything at all, and how joy isn’t just a feeling—it’s a practice, honey.

    There’s talk of tickles, tussles, and love languages that hit you like a surprise hug. Whether you need a nudge, a nap, or just a head-scratch with heart, this episode is your golden permission slip to glow at your own pace.

    So spark that inner sunshine and shake off the stillness—your joy is not optional, it’s essential.

    💛✨🎧 Listen now and get your sparkle back in motion.

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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


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  • No Such Thing as Coincidence: A Spell of Story, Survival & Soul

    No Such Thing as Coincidence: A Spell of Story, Survival & Soul
    Jun 13 2025
    Where fantasy heals, storytelling saves, and joy conjures community

    In this episode of Radical Joy, James sits down with author and performer Diontey Michael to talk tall tales, fierce feelings, and the power of building magical worlds where everyone belongs. Diontey’s debut novel, Blood of the Fae, is a rich, high-fantasy adventure filled with witches, shifters, and vampires—all centered around characters of color. It’s bold, Black, and book one in a series that promises even more magic to come.

    Together, they explore how escapism can be healing, why representation matters in every realm (real or imagined), and how storytelling can be a form of survival. Diontey opens up about navigating depression through dance and performance—and how art became his therapy before he knew to call it that.

    The conversation also touches on ritual, religion, and the radical power of community care. Oh—and there’s some Beyoncé bonding you will not want to miss. Because there are no such things as coincidences.

    This episode is a celebration of creativity, healing, and unapologetic Black joy. Tune in and let yourself feel it.

    Find Blood of the Fae

    Connect with Diontey

    🌹🧡🟡🌳🔷🟪🤎🖤❔ ❤️🍊🟨💚💙💜🟤🖤❕❕
    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

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    52 m