Cageless

David McIlroy is a writer and solopreneur from Northern Ireland. He is the author of Substack publications: How to Write for a Living, The Solopreneur Stack and David McIlroy Fiction. "All writers should be paid." - David McElroy Episode Takeaways: -David shares his journey from hobbyist writer to professional. -Email lists are vital for writers and solopreneurs. -Challenging the importance of social media -Future trends: prioritizing authentic connections and simple storytelling. -Consuming quality content (movies, books, television) fuels creativity. -How to find a balance between business and creativity for people who work for themselves. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

Women lie. And so does the beauty industry. This has become increasingly clearer the older I’ve gotten. Because I find myself doing it too. Beauty enhancement tools that society thinks we need are not solutions, they're beauty bandaids. No matter how much sleep you get, supplements you take and meditation you do, if your heart isn’t in the right place, you aren’t going to feel vibrant and alive. I felt curious to discover what was behind this tug inside me to want to look poreless with bright, awake eyes like the beauty billboards. Why did I want to look rested? Why didn’t I want to be rested? Read the rest of this essay HERE. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

After a YEAR LONG HIATUS the Cageless podcast is back and now on Substack! This episode is from the vault with the coolest Erick Amezcua. We talk about * the repercussions of the internet * belonging * the nuclear family * physics * manifestation * science * entrepreneurship * the Bible * being in the age of TikTok spirituality Grab a $7 subscription to the Cageless Newsletter for the full video version of the interview :) It was a fun one. Erick Amezcua: Helping you design your ideal reality and become your best self. The Elderllama Podcast TikTok FREE Create Your Reality Course This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

In the age of social media, non-verbal communication, and long distance relations, some of us can’t remember how to make or keep a real friend. But what is friendship? Really? In this episode I explore what I've learned in long distance friendships, barriers to friendship in adulthood and how to know it's time to break up. Freedom App CODE: CAGELESS: https://freedom.sjv.io/c/3743229/1358315/16076 Support Cageless on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jennijohnson https://www.instagram.com/jennijohnson https://www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnson https://twitter.com/thejennijohnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

Can identifying as religious really affect your relationships? I'm deconstructing how your beliefs about God, Church, love can be both harmful and helpful in learning to love another person (yourself included.) Freedom App CODE: CAGELESS: https://freedom.sjv.io/c/3743229/1358315/16076 Support Cageless on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jennijohnson https://www.instagram.com/jennijohnson https://www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnson https://twitter.com/thejennijohnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

How can you be an active participate in your life? How do we find freedom from traditional jobs, relationships and viewpoints? And why do we feel the need to conform to normal routines? Ideas of who you are supposed to be shouldn't keep you from who you're becoming. I'm talking all about anti-American ideals, French cooking and learning how to cultivate relationships with others, God and myself. Freedom App CODE: CAGELESS: https://freedom.sjv.io/c/3743229/1358315/16076 Culinary Week in Uzes with Let's Eat The World: https://letseattheworld.com/course/cooking-vacations-france/?utm_medium=Social_media&utm_source=Jenni_Jones&utm_campaign=brand%20awareness Women and Money blog post: https://thejennijohnson.com/blog/women-and-money Support Cageless on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jennijohnson https://www.instagram.com/jennijohnson https://www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnson https://twitter.com/thejennijohnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

Meet the mastermind behind the podcast the Earful Tower: Oliver Gee is an Australian living Paris since 2015 and runs one of the biggest travel pods in the world. Consider him the Indiana Jones of Paris, discovering hidden secrets, culture and history. :) You can find The Earful Tower on: Instagram Spotify Website For more from Jenni Johnson's Cageless, support the show on Patreon here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

Unlearning what it looks like to be patient with my relationships, especially the one with myself. Also let's talk about Jo March, controlling your body and the satisfaction formula. What does it look like for women to trust themselves and trust our ability to create a life that we deserve to live? Support us on Patreon ! Follow on TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@thejennijohnson Follow on instagram: www.Instagram.com/jennijohnson Resources: Little Women (2019) Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Arthur C. Brooks: “Three Equations for a Happy Life” article This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

I’m exploring American diet culture and how French create the most basic yet intricate carbs. What would it look like to chew instead of spit? To embrace instead of avoid? What does it take to create food that feeds not only our bodies, but our souls? Support us on Patreon Follow on TikTok: www.TikTok.com/@thejennijohnson Follow on instagram: www.Instagram.com/jennijohnson French Bread and American Women article: https://thejennijohnson.com/blog/french-bread-american-women This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

We moved ! (me and my dog) to Paris ! Talking about turning 27, Ernest Hemingway, canceled plans, making my younger self proud and my Grandma. Support us on Patreon Follow on instagram: @jennijohnson Travel Blog: thejennijohnson.com Resources: Selena + Chef on Apple TV Shakespeare and Company Le Procope This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

Talking with Attorney Jefferson Fisher on how to argue with those you love, finding your purpose and the influence of family. Follow Jenni: instagram.com/jennijohnson tiktok.com/@thejennijohnson Follow Jefferson: tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson Instagram.com/jefferson_fisher www.jeffersonfisher.com/ Jefferson Fisher is an attorney in Beaumont, Texas managing his own firm, Fisher Firm. He also sometimes makes short videos on social media. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

What, exactly, is forgiveness, and is honest forgiveness even possible? What we feel and what we think are two different things. How do we find it in ourselves to let God have the last word? I wasn't aware that I struggled with forgiving because it was never named. It was always expected in my Christian community. But now that I'm in the community of the world... I'm learning that I have to find out how to mean the words I choose to pray. In every language. The Future Self Template Support on Patreon Instagram: @jennijohnson TikTok: @thejennijohnson Articles: https://www.templetonworldcharity.org/projects-database/0390 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/j.1556-6678.2004.tb00288.x This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

It is hard to eat. I know this statement seems vile and sad but that doesn't change its vouching. It is hard to eat because I am twenty-six and because I am a woman in western society. This is an episode about Taylor Swift and eating disorders. The Future Self Template Support on Patreon Instagram: @jennijohnson TikTok: @thejennijohnson Resources: The Taylor Swift Effect by Jenni Johnson How to be Beautiful by Jenni Johnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

How do we find courage to move towards growth? How do we take the risk... how do we leave behind? Support Jenni on Patreon ! (New Ebook) Instagram: @jennijohnson TikTok: @thejennijohnson Blog: www.thejennijohnson.com Resources: Culture and Codependency by Jenni Johnson The Art of Happiness podcast: E9. Managing Transitions in Life with Arthur Brooks Hallow app The Myth of Multitasking: NPR article This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

how to overcome expectations and be present with the people you love (or hate). resources mentioned: ESV Illuminated Bible, Art Journaling Edition The Cure for Holiday Blues Support Jenni Johnson on Patreon <3 Subscribe to the Cageless Newsletter thejennijohnson.com/cageless Instagram @jennijohnson TikTok @thejennijohnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

How does the music we grew up listening to taint our view of love? I critique the influence of 2000s pop music on and recite my essay "culture and codependency" . What does it look like not to live in past stories we’ve told ourselves? Or others have told us? Support Jenni Johnson on Patreon <3 Subscribe to the Cageless Newsletter thejennijohnson.com/cageless Connect over on Instagram @jennijohnson TikTok @thejennijohnson Twitter @thejennijohnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

This week we are talking with Love Island Season 4 alumnus Deb Chubb! Listen in as we talk about the secret sauce of being yourself, working for what you want to achieve and life after the villa. Oh. And beans at the airport. Follow Jenni: instagram.com/jennijohnson www.thejennijohnson.com/ tiktok.com/@thejennijohnson Follow Deb: instagram.com/debchubb tiktok.com/@debchubb This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

Talking with the beautiful magical MJ Renshaw this week about science, spirituality and how they're kinda the same thing. Listen as we discuss 12-Step programs/EDA, healing, lifestyle design and the Being Method. Follow MJ on instagram.com/beingmethod Follow me on instagram.com/jennijohnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

chatting with my pen pal, miss Maggie Harrison: writer and wellness renegade. join us this week as we discuss keeping a notebook, joan didion, grief, what makes a good writer, control and the distraction of the internet. Maggie and I discuss: Connect with Jenni: thejennijohnson.com/ @jennijohnson @thejennijohnson Connect with Maggie: www.ml-harrison.com Gotta question? Leave me a voicemail or text 903-871-5092 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe

the Harvard Business Review says work, home, community and self balance is possible... if you're willing to risk some failed experiments. this week's episode is my take on the cycle of change, learning to let go and why charts are so helpful Resources mentioned: HBR Assessment The Benefits of Being Cold Send me your experiments to: www.instagram.com/jennijohnson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejennijohnson.substack.com/subscribe