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Hello, hello:)

I just wanted to take a moment here —just a little pocket of quiet time.

I know you’re rushing to get to the next thing,and yes, I am absolutely impeding your progress.I’m not going to apologize for that.

Instead, I’m inviting you to just sit here with me.For a couple of minutes.

No guided relaxation.No meditation.We’re not going to do anything.We’re just going to hang.

Getting itchy yet?Yeah… I get that.It’s hard to sit still sometimes —especially when the world feels like it’s going crazyand Apple keeps changing the iOS on my phone.

So many things to figure out.So many problems to solve.Mine. Yours. The world’s.

…But maybe I don’t have to.Maybe you don’t have to either.

What if — just for now —we didn’t fix a single thing?What if we just sat here and took three breaths?

(pause for breath)

Wow.You have no idea how many times I wanted to break that silence.But I didn’t.

Were you breathing too?I’m glad I stayed quiet —because now, I actually feel different.

The mechanics of that are real —it’s the nervous system,the stress response,the breath.

I hear things differently now.I see things differently.I’m here.

So —come back to this anytime you want.Sit with me. Hang with me.Maybe even make a habit out of it.

See what happens.Do a little experiment.

Know that you are loved.And until we breathe again…

Just be.

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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.

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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.