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Jewel's Near-Death Scare: From Homelessness to Stardom
6 May
Summary
- Singer Jewel nearly died from sepsis due to lack of insurance.
- She was homeless, living in her van and shoplifting.
- Mindfulness practice helped her overcome panic attacks and thrive.
In a recently resurfaced interview, singer Jewel revealed a critical period in her early adulthood where she faced homelessness and nearly lost her life. At just 19, she was living out of her van in Southern California, struggling to make ends meet and resorting to shoplifting.
Her health took a dangerous turn when she developed sepsis and was turned away from an emergency room due to a lack of insurance. Fortunately, a doctor who witnessed this intervened, providing her with life-saving antibiotics.
This harrowing experience, coupled with a moment of self-reflection while shoplifting, led Jewel to adopt a new mindset. Inspired by the power of thought, she began practicing mindfulness, a technique she discovered helped her manage panic attacks and transform her life.
Soon after this transformative period, Jewel was discovered by Atlantic Records. Her debut album, 'Pieces of You,' released in 1995, went on to sell 12 million copies worldwide, launching her successful music career.
