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 jennitooley@gmail.com.