Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Here at Everyday Better, we’re all about taking care of our mental health. This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re digging into some of the most common - but often overlooked - mental health challenges people face.
On this week’s episode, Leah sits down with four-time Granny-nominated singer-songwriter and mental health advocate Jewel. From a homeless teenager battling an addiction to shoplifting to becoming a resilient artist, Jewel reflects on the enduring commitment she made to herself to find happiness and maintain mental well-being.
“It's a privilege to understand who you are,” Jewel says. “That's not selfish. That's not being self-centered. It's learning to center myself. It's learning to come from an authentic place in my life.”
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00:00 - Introduction
03:01 - Jewel's mental health journey
07:23 - Redefining success & personal growth
11:11 - Homeless at 15
17:14 - Turning adversity into art
21:33 - How to prevent burnout
26:28 - Self-worth beyond society’s standards
35:15 - Tools for self-reflection and healing
42:02 - Conclusion
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Here at Everyday Better, we’re all about taking care of our mental health. This May, for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re digging into some of the most common - but often overlooked - mental health challenges people face.
On this week’s episode, Leah sits down with four-time Granny-nominated singer-songwriter and mental health advocate Jewel. From a homeless teenager battling an addiction to shoplifting to becoming a resilient artist, Jewel reflects on the enduring commitment she made to herself to find happiness and maintain mental well-being.
“It's a privilege to understand who you are,” Jewel says. “That's not selfish. That's not being self-centered. It's learning to center myself. It's learning to come from an authentic place in my life.”
Subscribe to the Everyday Better newsletter to get more stories about and strategies for turning a stumble into a fresh start: bit.ly/3D91qoe
00:00 - Introduction
03:01 - Jewel's mental health journey
07:23 - Redefining success & personal growth
11:11 - Homeless at 15
17:14 - Turning adversity into art
21:33 - How to prevent burnout
26:28 - Self-worth beyond society’s standards
35:15 - Tools for self-reflection and healing
42:02 - Conclusion
#linkedinnews #everydaybetter #mentalhealth #wellbeing
