Cageless

00:00 Start 02:00 Taking control of your life 04:00 Breakups 05:00 Starting over when you didn't expect it 06:00 Freedom 06:37 Authenticity 07:20 Finding yourself 08:01 Seek a teacher 08:20 Rule of Life 10:02 Creativity and atoms 10:35 How do you want your life to look

TikTok star, professional Moulin Rouge dancer and entrepreneur Allie Goodbun joins me on Cageless to share her journey from a small-town to the most iconic stage in the world. Allie’s story is packed with bold choices, creative ambition, and the spirit of building a life you love on your own terms. We talk about: -How taking big risks led Allie to her dream job in Paris; -Why creating your own opportunities matters more than waiting for them to come to you; and -The unexpected beauty of building a supportive community in a foreign city. About Allie: Allie Goodbun is a professional dancer at the Moulin Rouge, entrepreneur, and online creator. Originally from Canada, Allie moved to Paris after securing a coveted role at the iconic cabaret. She is the co-founder of Ready Freddy, a dance wear line designed with functionality and comfort for dancers, which has quickly gained traction worldwide. Allie shares her Parisian life and backstage experiences with her audience on social media, where she inspires others to create their own paths. Follow Allie! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliegoodbun/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@alliegoodbun Shop Ready Freddie: https://readyfreddieshop.com/

In this episode, I tell you when I started asking deeper questions and wrestling with what it meant to live the way of Jesus in our world. Not in the American Church system. I decided to let go of dogma and shame and deconstruct to align my life with Jesus’s heart through my own encounters, research and relationships. Join me as we rethink faith, look beyond tradition, and explore a new way of seeing God in the everyday. How have you navigated the religion where you are from? If you’d like to support Cageless 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 subscribe! Substack: https://thejennijohnson.substack.com/ IG: www.instagram.com/jennijohnson TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnson

In this week’s Cageless episode, we dive into the idea that your twenties aren’t your prime—they’re your primer. Age is often weaponized against us, but it’s time to reframe our perspective. We explore the significance of being present, embracing the beauty in our everyday lives, and how true fulfillment comes from relationships rather than achievements. I’d love to hear your thoughts on this journey! How have you navigated the pressures of your twenties, and what lessons have you learned along the way? if you’d like to support Cageless 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 subscribe on Substack! IG: www.instagram.com/jennijohnson TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnson

What if the secret to a meaningful life lies in the quiet moments we often overlook? In this episode, I explore the beauty of slowing down and embracing the present. I find it really challenging to stay present in a world that keeps pushing us to rush ahead. I discuss lessons I find interesting from French mystics in Paris and Western spiritual teachers, and break down 4 spiritual practices inspired by The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.If you’re struggling to be present or feel overwhelmed, this episode is for you. (And for me.)I love u.-Jenniif you’d like to support Cageless 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 subscribe on Substack!IG: www.instagram.com/jennijohnsonTikTok: www.tiktok.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

Hey hi hello, my friends,In this episode I am talking about endings of relationships and feeling disconnected from reality. We’ll explore the challenges of grief and change, reflecting on the verse from Jeremiah 29: “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” If you’re struggling to find hope after a difficult time, this episode is for you. I love u. -Jenniif you’d like to support Cageless 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 subscribe on Substack!IG: www.instagram.com/jennijohnsonTikTok: www.tiktok.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

TW: EATING DISORDERS, MENTAL ILLNESSIn this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Bobby of the mindframe podcast for an intimate conversation.From Paris, we openly share the deeply personal details of how anorexia took hold of my life and the spiritual journey that helped me find healing. Now, as a writer and creator living in purpose, I reflect on what it means to truly not be the avatar of yourself. This episode dives into the complexities of eating disorders, the intersection of sin and healing, and the path to living a fuller, freer life.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennijohnsonTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnsonIf you or someone you know is in crisis please contact The Crisis Support National Suicide Prevention Life Line at https://findahelpline.com/ 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 happens when the structure you've built your life on begins to crumble?David Hayward, otherwise known as the Naked Pastor, is a cartoonist, ex-vangelical, and pastor turned artist. If you’re interested in deconstruction, spiritual journeying, freedom of thought, or finding for your authentic self, this episode is for you."I had this profound moment where I saw the oneness of everything. Where everything is connected, and there's no separation and division." - David HaywardWe explore:* Questioning your relationship to the Church* "The Silence of Jesus"* Safe online spaces for deconstruction* The impact of David's artwork on people going through similar experiences* The Bible's Infallibility* Systemic issues in religion* Coping with leaving a cult-like communityDavid’s work can be found on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nakedpastor/Blog: https://nakedpastor.com/Artwork: https://nakedpastor.com/collections/allThe Lasting Supper Newsletter: https://thelastingsupper.com/ 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

Annie Ridout is a non-fiction self-development author, journalist, speaker and ghostwriter. Her work has been published in Women’s Health, The Guardian and The Independent. She is the writer of her self-titled Substack which was featured in the Official 2023 Substack publications.Annie gives us insight on her journey of creating harmony, unlocking her true potential and finding magic in everyday life.We discuss-Creating freely vs. Monetizing-Working through burn-out-Growing an online community-Austin Kleon’s Steal Like An Artist philosophy-Freedom and Motherhood EntrepreneurshipHer latest book - Raise Your SQ: How the power of spiritual intelligence can change your life in seven days (Radar, 2023) - is full of tips, rituals, spiritual practices and coaching exercises that will help you to improve your life. 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

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 McElroyEpisode 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 spiritualityGrab 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 PodcastTikTokFREE 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/jennijohnsonhttps://www.instagram.com/jennijohnsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnsonhttps://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/jennijohnsonhttps://www.instagram.com/jennijohnsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnsonhttps://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/3743229/1358315/16076Culinary 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%20awarenessWomen and Money blog post: https://thejennijohnson.com/blog/women-and-money  Support Cageless on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jennijohnsonhttps://www.instagram.com/jennijohnsonhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thejennijohnsonhttps://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:InstagramSpotifyWebsiteFor 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/jennijohnsonResources: 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.comResources: Selena + Chef on Apple TV Shakespeare and Company bookstore Le Procope restaurant 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/@justaskjeffersonInstagram.com/jefferson_fisherwww.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