Jewel on breaking negative cycles and bringing out the best in our kids

By Motherly May 27, 2021

Liz talks to musician, Jewel, about the importance of both nature and nurture, her difficult childhood, and why breaking negative patterns and cycles was so important to her before having her son. She also talks about how she taught herself to become more mindful and how others, even those without access to therapy or other mental health resources, have the opportunity to do the same.

This episode is sponsored by Staples Connect.

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