#168 Jewel on How This Simple Trick Can Turn Anxiety Into a Powerful Ally | Impact Theory

Published: April 21, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Jewel explains how she taught herself to be addicted to positive behavior, describes what constitutes real change, and shares the fascinating question she learned to ask herself that transformed her whole life. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nWHOOP: For 15% off your order, go to https://www.whoop.com and use discount code IT at checkout. \nWomen of Impact Podcast hosted by Lisa Bilyeu: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-of-impact/id1435217865 \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership. \nAudible: Get 1 credit to pick any title and 2 Audible Originals from a monthly selection. Visit audible.com/impact or text IMPACT to 500-500 \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nWhen Jewel was homeless, she decided to change her life one thought at a time [1:40] \nIf we can be addicted to negative things, then we can become addicted to positive actions [6:34] \nJewel describes some of her simple methods of controlling her thoughts and emotions [11:15] \nWhat do you do if your nurturing was so bad that you lost your true nature? [12:55] \nPracticing every day is the key to dramatic life change [17:14] \nTom and Jewel discuss the importance of diet and exercise [19:31] \nJewel defines exactly what constitutes change [22:33] \nJewel shares what she learned after being adopted by Native Americans at 15 [25:46] \nWhat if you\u2019re not broken? What if you don\u2019t need to be fixed? [29:22] \nJewel explains how she learned to tell the truth instead of being positive or negative [35:28] \nThe point of spirituality is not to control your environment [37:30] \nJewel and Tom discuss the experience of grief and letting go [39:55] \nJewel describes forgiveness as she sees it [41:12] \nJewel talks about growing up in very rural Alaska [43:52] \nJewel shares her story of touring as a folk singer during the heydey of grunge [47:27] \nPerfectionism and having a point to prove are rocket fuel, but they also limit you [49:32] \nJewel shares the impact she wants to have on the world [54:32]\xa0\n\xa0\nFOLLOW:\xa0\nWEBSITE: jeweljk.com\xa0\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2RO3c3v\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/34IxAkY\xa0\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/34HAZkf\xa0\xa0\xa0\n\nBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:\xa0\u201cNever Broken\u201d, Jewel, https://amzn.to/3cxDicp\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices