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.

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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).

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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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This week’s episode starts with church bells ringing outside my car window (because of course it does). I’m on my way to get a haircut, but first—I’ve got a few things to share with you.

We’re talking about the Lavender & Lore event I did last year while in the middle of radiation + chemo, and how I’m approaching it differently this year.

Here’s what we cover:

✨ Last year’s Lavender & Lore—showing up exhausted, hot, and halfway through treatment.✨ The unexpected blessings: a new dog park community, support I didn’t even know I needed, and lavender treats.✨ What I lost during cancer treatment (and what I’ve let stay lost).✨ Saying yes when opportunities knock twice.✨ Preparing for events when your bowels might have other plans (yep, we’re going there)(again). ✨ Why “My Healing Comes First” is still my north star.✨ Feeling into where I am now—cancer-free, clearer, and grateful.

This episode is less about selling books and more about showing up as I am. Because sometimes the real abundance comes in sideways—through community, connection, or someone offering to walk your dog.

💜 Come hang out in my world:

* JenniTooley.com → Your doorway to the Sanctuary (free) & the Studio (paid).

* Upcoming: my Better Homes & Boundaries Holiday Edition zine+workshop for unplanning the holidays and making them your own.

✨ If something in this episode resonated, I’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment on my site or just send me a little note.

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