Podcast Summary
From Trauma to Transcendence: Jewel's Journey to Mindfulness: Despite a childhood marked by trauma and witnessing destructive coping mechanisms, Jewel found solace in meditation as a healthier alternative, leading her to become a successful artist and meditation advocate.
Jewel's life story, marked by trauma and resilience, has shaped her into the artist and meditation advocate she is today. Raised in a homestead in Alaska after her mother left, she witnessed firsthand how people coped with pain through relationships, drugs, and alcohol. Her father, a Vietnam war veteran with PTSD, turned to drinking to self-medicate. At a young age, Jewel took on her mother's role in her parents' act and observed the destructive ways people tried to numb their feelings. This early exposure to pain and coping mechanisms led her to explore meditation as a healthier alternative. Today, she is an accomplished singer-songwriter and a meditation practitioner, using her platform to spread mindfulness and promote emotional well-being. Listeners of the 10% Happier Podcast can access her meditations early by subscribing to Wondery Plus.
Embracing pain and feelings for self-discovery: Embracing pain and feelings instead of avoiding them can lead to self-discovery and personal growth.
Trying to run from pain or numb oneself with avoidance tactics only adds more pain and hinders the ability to fully experience emotions, including joy. Instead, embracing pain and staying in touch with feelings can lead to safety and self-discovery. The speaker learned this lesson young, deciding never to drink or do drugs and turning to writing as a mindfulness practice. She also emphasized the importance of observing thoughts rather than being consumed by them, likening the brain to a steering wheel and the observer to the driver. At a young age, she set out to rewire her emotional programming and learn a new emotional language, leading her to a greater understanding of herself and her emotions.
The Power of Self-Discovery: Explore your true identity through self-exploration, education, and experimentation, even if it means facing challenges and uncertainty.
Our experiences and upbringing can shape our identity in profound ways, but it's important to question and explore who we truly are. The speaker shares an experience of feeling like a "bunny that thinks it's a chicken," unsure of her true nature due to her upbringing. She overcame this uncertainty through self-exploration, education, and experimentation. Her journey involved hitchhiking across the country, writing songs, and developing tools to help herself during anxious periods. Despite facing challenges such as homelessness and panic attacks, she persevered and graduated from a fine arts high school. Her story highlights the importance of self-discovery and resilience in the face of adversity.
From negative thoughts to positive change: Realizing the power of present moment and mindfulness can help us overcome negative thought patterns and create positive change in our lives, regardless of external circumstances
Our thoughts have a significant impact on our lives, and being present and mindful of them can help us break free from negative patterns and create positive change. The speaker, who went from setting a goal to not be a statistic at 15 to facing the harsh reality of being homeless, discovered this firsthand. While in a desperate situation, she realized that her negative thought patterns were rooted in fear and preventing her from living in the present moment. She began observing her thoughts by watching her hands and eventually developed mindfulness exercises to help her overcome challenges, such as panic attacks. Through this process, she learned that happiness doesn't depend on external circumstances but rather on our mindset. By focusing on the present moment and breaking free from fear, we can create change and rise above our circumstances.
Exploring inner resources for healing and growth: Trusting instincts and inner resources can lead to healing and personal growth, even if not aware at first. Inner practices like visualization meditation and formal meditation can help us observe thoughts and improve our lives.
Our inner resources are powerful tools for healing and personal growth, even if we're not aware of them at first. The speaker shares her experience of instinctively using visualization meditation to cope with trauma, not knowing that she was forcing her brain to use different senses to get back online. Later, she learned that this method is used in trauma therapy. Her story highlights the importance of looking inward for answers and trusting our instincts. The speaker also mentions her experience with formal meditation practices, such as Transcendental Meditation, which helped her develop the skill of observing her thoughts instead of being consumed by them. Overall, her message encourages us to explore our inner world and tap into our innate abilities to improve our lives.
Practicing mindfulness and self-awareness for personal growth and resilience: Mindfulness and self-awareness techniques like counting breaths and recognizing negative thoughts can help build resilience and rewire the brain towards positive behaviors, leading to personal growth and reduced anxiety.
Practicing mindfulness and self-awareness through simple techniques like counting breaths or recognizing and challenging negative thoughts can help build resilience and rewire the brain towards positive behaviors. The speaker, who discovered these methods at a young age while homeless, now has scientific backing from experts like Dr. Judson Brewer, a renowned neuroscientist and addiction expert. By being present and curious, observing thoughts without judgment, and replacing negative thought patterns with positive ones, individuals can develop a tenacious attitude and reduce anxiety. These practices can lead to significant personal growth and have been validated by scientific research.
Reality TV's Evolution: From Controversial to Empowering: Reality TV evolved from controversial shows to empowering ones, with The Swan's isolating transformations contrasted by The Cat in the Hatcast's family-friendly adventure and Misha Brown's emphasis on emotional fitness in The Big Flop.
Reality TV in the early 2000s was marked by controversial and often distressing shows that left viewers questioning the intentions behind their creation. The Swan, in particular, was a beauty pageant-style competition where women underwent extensive physical transformations and were ranked by judges. This isolating and demeaning experience turned a dream opportunity into a viewing nightmare. Contrastingly, the Cat in the Hatcast offers a fun and family-friendly alternative, filled with adventure, music, and wordplay. Meanwhile, Misha Brown, the host of The Big Flop, emphasizes the importance of living a balanced life, where every aspect, or "limb," is given equal attention. By focusing on emotional fitness as a starting point, Brown aims to inspire, educate, and equip individuals to improve the areas of their lives that may be more atrophied. Overall, these discussions highlight the significance of reflection and intentional growth in both entertainment and personal development.
Mindfulness and Disciplining the Mind for Fulfilling Lives: Practice mindfulness through simple acts like meditation and attention-paying. Learn more about mindfulness from resources like jewelneverbroken.com. Importance of mental fitness in today's disconnected world. Building mindfulness cultures in companies and communities through open communication and learning from each other.
Practicing mindfulness and disciplining our minds is essential for leading fulfilling lives in various aspects, including parenting and personal growth. This can be achieved through simple practices like meditation and paying attention. Resources for learning more about mindfulness, such as the ones available on jewelneverbroken.com, can provide additional knowledge and science-backed training. The artist, who is also a mother, recognizes the importance of mental fitness in today's disconnected world and is expanding her platform to help build mindfulness cultures in companies and communities. By sharing her journey and encouraging open communication, she aims to create a supportive network where individuals can learn from each other and make a positive impact.
Jewel's fan community: A source of support and healing: Through authenticity, forgiveness, and community, individuals can find strength and healing during difficult times.
The power of community and authenticity can bring people together in meaningful ways, providing support and healing during difficult times. Fans of a musician named Jewel have formed a diverse and tolerant group, bonded by their shared values. They have shown compassion and kindness to each other, offering comfort during personal tragedies and celebrating milestones. Jewel herself has experienced the transformative power of forgiveness and healing relationships with her father and coming to terms with her past with her mother. Despite the challenges, she has found the strength to rebuild and continue her musical career. The importance of authenticity, forgiveness, and community shines through in Jewel's story.
Rediscovering oneself through values: Identify past experiences of feeling whole, extract adjectives describing self, and live according to those values to excavate true self.
Even in the midst of difficult experiences and brokenness, a person's soul remains whole and they have the power to excavate their true self by identifying and living in accordance with their values. The speaker drew inspiration from the Joseph Campbell allegory of the Golden Statue, where the value of something is forgotten and then revealed. The speaker went through a challenging period in her life, where she realized her mom wasn't who she thought she was, and she had to rediscover herself. She did this by reflecting on past experiences when she felt whole, identifying the adjectives that described her at those times, and living according to those values. The practice of self-auditing and living in accordance to values continues to be a tool for the speaker to this day, and she has even started teaching it to her children. The speaker also mentioned her upcoming movie, but due to the distraction, she couldn't recall the title.
Actress Jewel shares intuition and overcoming challenges in life and acting career: Actress Jewel balances acting in Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Fixer Upper Series with parenting, values being good over fame, and shares life story and principles in book 'Never Broken'.
Actress and author, Jewel, shares her experiences of following her intuition and overcoming challenges in her personal life and acting career. She currently stars in the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Fixer Upper Series, specifically in the movie "Concrete Evidence," which airs on April 2nd. Jewel's character in the series uses her intuition to solve crimes. The actress admits that she didn't have a lot of acting experience before this role but chose it to balance her creative pursuits with her responsibilities as a parent. She values being a good person over fame and wealth. Her book, "Never Broken," shares her life story and offers 20 principles she's lived by, which are based on exercises she's done. Jewel's music can be found on platforms like Apple Music and Spotify. She is praised for her ability to articulate complex topics in a relatable and understandable way.
Escaping Uncertainty with a Utopian City: Dan Harris discusses the importance of safety and community in a chaotic world and invites listeners to join him in a fictional utopian city, 'The Last City,' produced by Wondery.
In the latest episode of the 10% Happier Podcast, Dan Harris discusses the importance of community and safety in the face of uncertainty and chaos. He highlights the new scripted audio series, "The Last City," produced by Wondery, which explores the concept of a utopian city where safety and peace are prioritized. Harris encourages listeners to join him in this fictional world, where they can escape the real-world issues of crime, climate disasters, and other threats. He also emphasizes the importance of subscribing, rating, and suggesting topics or guests for the podcast. Additionally, he acknowledges the team behind the production and invites listeners to share their own information through a survey on Wondery's website. Overall, the episode emphasizes the desire for safety and community in an increasingly unpredictable world and offers a fictional escape through "The Last City."
