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Hi darlin! I’m coming at you from under a pile of cats and cosmic thoughts. Sunny and Toast are supervising while my brain goes spinny-spinny. Somewhere between “I don’t have cancer anymore” and “why is resting harder than chemo?” I realized I might actually need to relearn how to stop. Like full stop, stop.

Where I went with the spinnies:🧘‍♀️ How I figured out how to “do nothing”💀 The exhaustion that lingers long after survival mode ends🐾 Lessons in rest from my animal companions🎬 Double-feature therapy: how movie marathons became my church💗 The rebellion of aligning with natural rhythms when the world’s still sprinting

What got unwound: Sometimes I confuse exhaustion with achievement, but burnout doesn’t hand out trophies.

What you might try: Maybe — after you take a listen— just… rest. Close your eyes. Breathe. Don’t even try to meditate. Just be.

Would love to hear what landed!If you aren’t already there, you can find us at www.jennitooley.comTip jar lives here.Or you can become a paid subscriber to keep the spinnies in motion at on my website!

Until next time!Jenni

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Yipee Skipee Noodle Doodles! The print version of Better Homes & Boundaries: All Together Now is here! Let’s take a first peek together and I’ll tell you more about what’s in it and how MrJames and I made it!

I ordered 10 total- 7 are accounted for, 3 are left. If you want one signed, sealed and delivered for $25 grab it now. I’m going to the post office tomorrow!You can also order a direct print copy here.

✨ Holiday Yum-Yum Giveaway! ✨

To celebrate my episode with Carolyn Haeler, founder of Mightylicious Gluten-Free, I’ve rounded up some of my favorites and am giving away a cozy holiday bundle!Three bags of Mightylicious gluten-free cookiesA signed copy of Better Homes & Boundaries: All Together NowA bag of nuJava ground Guatemala Coffee from our friends at Just Bee Coffee BarMrJames Workshop exclusive Eureka Billies sticker(Estimated value: $70+)

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Include a “heck yeah!” in your comment below and I will send you 20% off codes for Mightylicious cookies, nuJava Coffee, and select Mr. James Workshop goodies. Doors close on Dec 9. Winner announced Wednesday, Dec 10.

Now on to the interview!

Today we’re talking with Carolyn Haeler, founder and CEO of Mightylicious Gluten-Free. I hope you’re settling in with something warm and comforting, because this episode is all about comfort… in the form of cookies. Yes. COOKIES. And not just any cookies—gluten-free, vegan-friendly, actually delicious cookies that won’t crumble into sad, sandy disappointment the minute you look at them.

In This Episode We Talk About:

🍪 A celiac diagnosis that changed everything for Carolyn🍪 The grief, chaos, and logistics of becoming gluten-free overnight🍪 Why a terrible $10 gf cookie in a checkout line changed her entire life🍪 How Carolyn tamed the wild chemistry of gluten-free & vegan baking🍪 How she built an entire national brand from her tiny New York kitchen🍪 The emotional side of food and why everyone should have a chance to enjoy it🍪 Holiday eating, boundaries, and making space for your needs🍪 Actual, real-life gluten-free baking tips from Carolyn herself 🍪 What community and partnerships look like to a very busy woman/mom/CEO

About Our Guest

Carolyn Haeler is the founder and CEO of Mightylicious, a gluten-free and vegan-friendly cookie and baking brand that has completely changed the texture game. She’s part chemist, part entrepreneur, part food whisperer—and fully committed to creating celebratory foods that everyone can enjoy.

Find Mightylicious online at: mightylicious.com(And if you try the brownie mix… report back. I need witnesses.)

Thank You for Being Here

This episode is full of heart, honesty, body talk, holiday talk, vulnerability, cookies, chaos… basically everything I love.

If it resonated, please share it with someone who needs a little sweetness today.

And if you want more episodes like this—and more zines, stories, and soulful fun—make sure you’re subscribed to Jenni Tooley Presents at www.jennitooley.com You can also drop a cookie or two in the cookie jar via venmo @jenni-tooley

Hello, hello my darling!

In this episode, there’s going to be some kitty meowing, alot of dog barking, and, because I can’t escape it, …poop talk.

I’ve had a complete response from stage 3aN1rectal cancer. I’ve endured chemo, radiation, surgery, and I’m on the other side of treatment. Just because I’m “done” doesn’t mean I’m not still living with the physical, mental and emotional repercussions.

Even though Social Security, my medical team, and the rest of the world assume I’m fine now, my reality is messier than that.

Today I’m digging into:

* Navigating post-treatment life and what “complete response” really looks like day-to-day.

* The brutal mismatch between cultural expectations and actual recovery.

* The joys and humiliation of digestive chaos when your rectum is smaller than a water balloon.

* How I’m starting to build my “R Team (recovery team) to support my physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

* Social Security disability denials, forms, and the sheer exhaustion of advocating for yourself when everyone assumes you’re “better.”

This is a deeply honest look at survivorship: when the cancer is gone, but life isn’t magically easy.

It’s for anyone in recovery, anyone supporting someone in recovery, and anyone who’s ever been told “you’re fine now” and felt… not fine at all.

Keep the poop talk coming and the candid truth about living with cancer in the open by supporting me via Venmo @jenni-tooley or becoming a subscriber at www.jennitooley.com

Welcome to an unexpected transmission from Jenni Tooley Presents! Check out what Jenni has to say about the latest version of Better Homes & Boundaries: Holiday Compilation and check out the fun yourself at www.jennitooley.com.

Well… it happened again. The plan zigged, the muse zagged, and Better Homes & Boundaries decided it wanted to be one big, beautiful, 34-page, full-color limited edition—fresh off the press and delivered straight to your door via Lulu.

So here it is! All Together Now! You’ve scrubbed the floors, untangled the lights, and maybe even made peace with Auntie M’s stuffing recipe. But before the season sweeps you up again, take a deep breath and make this one for you.

All Together Now gathers all three volumes of the Better Homes & Boundaries holiday zine series into one cozy, punk-in-pink collection. Part survival guide, part sacred reminder, it’s an invitation to create peace, play, and permission right in the middle of the holiday madness.

The Collection includes:

* Vol. 1: Prepping Your Heart for the Holidays — gentle grounding before the rush

* Vol. 2: Because Peace Looks Good on You — reclaim calm and joy (even in chaos)

* Vol. 3: Self-Care in the Chaos — reminders to rest, breathe, and stay soft through it all

Each Volume includes:

-Reflections and rituals for grounding through the holidays- “Permission slips” to rest, reset, and redefine what celebration means- Tools for protecting your energy (and your joy)- Playful prompts and journal spaces for your own messy magic

Whether you’re navigating complicated family gatherings, reclaiming old traditions, or just trying to remember to exhale between “yes” and “no,” this zine-book is your companion for a softer, saner season.Order direct from Lulu!

It’s hand-crafted honesty for the holidays — and a reminder that peace still looks damn good on you.

Hi darlin! It’s raining outside. My hair’s a mess. The dog’s eating a walnut. I’m stirring something that’s kind of risotto—because if it were real risotto, I wouldn’t be able to talk to you right now.

I’m sharing this because I know how hard it can be to feed yourself when life gets turned upside down—after surgery, after loss, after a long day. Cooking used to be second nature for me. But since my rectal cancer diagnosis and surgeries, it’s been a process of figuring out what I can eat, what my body can handle, and how to make it all work in this tiny kitchen.

No filters. No food stylists. Just me, my dog, and some damn good risotto.

Green Chef has been one of the small helpers in that process. The meals are simple, nourishing, and actually taste good. They’ve helped me rebuild my relationship with food—one pot, one meal, one messy countertop at a time.

I’m not here to convince you to buy anything. I’m sharing what’s worked for me in case you need a little support too.

If you want to try it, here’s a link—you’ll get a free box (just pay shipping), and I’ll get a credit toward my next meals. That helps me keep experimenting and sharing what’s real from this little pink-punk kitchen of mine.

Perfect for anyone rebuilding their relationship with food, recovering from something big, or just trying to survive the holidays without living on cheese cubes and wine.

Until next time…Love ya lots!JenniNot interested in Green Chef, but want to feed Jenni? Pop some lunch money in her pocket via venmo @jenni-tooley or zelle/paypal [email protected].

Hi darlin! I am breaking out the chocolate ice cream as we speak!!! I know I said we’d do a livestream, but I gotta tell you just getting the “studio” set up for this one took it out of me, so I decided to record it instead. That way I wouldn’t have to add troubleshooting a livestream to my day:)This takes us to the value of acceptance and the beauty of the pivot.

Both can make life a lot easier and fun- and are of great use in stressful situations like The Holidays (place echo sound effect here).

Enjoy my first “not-so-live” stream since pandemic times. Me, my dog, my fish tanks, and a camera that almost didn’t survive the setup. If you’ve been wrestling with perfection or wondering how to stay sane (and maybe even joyful) through the holiday swirl, pull up a chair.

Inside this cozy chaos:

* The legend of the six-fingered cover goddess—and why I kept her that way.

* A few deep breaths, a little laughter, and some truth about good enough being sacred.

* A peek inside the Better Homes & Boundaries: Holiday Edition zine—including your official Permission Not to Engage permission slip.

* Real talk about energy, imperfection, and finding joy when the world says “more, more, more.”

This isn’t Martha Stewart. This is midlife, magic, and the moments no one posts about.So, grab your tea or cacao, take three breaths with me, and remember—you’re loved. Exactly as you are.

Now I must keep the dog from eating whatever it is I tossed on the floor when I cleared my desk to make room for the Studio:)Love you!Jenni

P.S. Don’t forget — preorders for the Better Homes & Boundaries 3-Zine Bundle are still open! Once we hit 10 orders, it all goes to print (and into your hands before Thanksgiving). Choose your own price — minimum $49 — and be part of this perfectly imperfect little experiment.

Not into the printed bundle but want a digital version? Become a Studio Member. Or if you’d like to share in the celebration, you can buy me an ice cream via venmo @jenni-tooley

Welcome back to The Cancer Chronicles, where nothing’s off-limits—not even poop talk (you knew it was coming).

This episode is part confessional, part comedy of errors, and part love letter to the human body.

Support the cast with a donation via Venmo @jenni-tooley or by becoming a subscriber!

In this episode, I share what it’s really like to go in for a post-cancer surveillance scan—physically, emotionally, and yes, gastrointestinally. From a surprise iodine flush to two emergency stops at Walmart, it’s a story about healing, humility, and how even our bowels have something to teach us about surrender.

You’ll also hear me unpack the difference between worry, anxiety, and concern—and why understanding those nuances has been one of the biggest lessons in my recovery. (Spoiler: the grown-up me expresses concern, the little girl me freaks out.)

We’ll end with a gentle nudge toward kindness—especially for the parts of you that are still healing, still tired, or still learning to trust that you’re okay.

Mentions & Moments:

* First clear CT scan (🎉 cancer-free and on surveillance!)

* The joy of clean Walmart bathrooms and anonymous humanity

* The weird comfort of the Walmart radio station

* Talking to my therapist about intestinal compassion

* What it means to let the “adult you” take the wheel when anxiety hits

Takeaway:Be kind—to your intestines, to your mind, and to the messy, miraculous body that’s still doing its best. Healing isn’t tidy. But it can still be holy (and even a little bit funny).

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or visit JenniTooley.com for more.

Oh, the holidays. 🎄 That sparkly, sugar-dusted time of year that somehow manages to bring out the best (and the absolute craziest) in all of us.

In this episode I share a little behind-the-scenes peek at my own holiday history. I dip into how the evolution of my family traditions made me realize I needed to start doing things differently. Like, way differently.

We’ll talk about:💫 How my “perfect holidays” started falling apart 💫 What 12 years of Al-Anon taught me about the holiday season💫 The real reason I used to get sick every year around this time💫 And how all of this inspired my newest creation: Better Homes and Boundaries: Holiday Edition- a three-part zine series and live workshop where I share spiritual principles and the tools that have made my life alot more livable.

If the thought of juggling expectations, family drama, or just too many cookie exchanges already makes you tired… this episode is for you.

🪩 Mentioned in this episode:

* Better Homes and Boundaries: Holiday Edition — the first in my 3-part holiday zine series

* Better Homes and Boundaries: Holiday Edition LIVE — a 45-minute guided workshop to help you visualize, reset, and reclaim your holidays

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