Cageless

With the rise of Ozempic, plastic surgery and toxic societal expectations, how does American celebrity culture shape us? In this episode of Cageless, I explore what I’ve learned as an American woman who has healed from an eating disorder and now lives in Europe.

Let's stop letting body image, self-worth, and male validation control your life once and for all.If you're tired of chasing ever-changing ideals and ready to f...

I just got approved for my 4-year visa in France, and it hit me how much this place has shaped me. In this episode, I talk about French bureaucracy, living far from home, and growing older in a city that once felt like a dream and now feels like real life.

If you’re navigating your twenties, thinking about moving abroad, or just craving a slower, deeper way of living—this one's for you. I share thoughts on identity, courage, loneli...

Sharing my growth in writing every day for 90 days on Substack. I talk about how the challenge changed my views on creativity, the routines I changed, and the surprising lessons I learned over the 3 months. If you’ve ever wanted to build a consistent creative habit or find inspiration in daily practice, this episode is for you.📚 Follow my 90 days of writing on Substack: https://thejennijohnson.substack.com/📸 Instagram: www.instag...

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 waiti...

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...

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 ...

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 H...

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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. <...

TW: EATING DISORDERS, MENTAL ILLNESS

In 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 compl...

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...

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. ...

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 au...

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 beh...

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.

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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.

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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.)

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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.

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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. :)

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