Jewels says babies are exhausting little darlings and add to the challenge of managing household responsibilities equitably. As with everything, respectful communication is key since there's no one size fits all solution. email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Jewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says "you name me a family with no dysfunction, and I'll name you a family you don't know very well" and dysfunction has a nasty way of escalating over the holidays. Also... contrary to what you may have seen on Cottage Life, she and Abe did NOT buy a luxury cottage. email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: What's for Sale Grand Bend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says she USED to be sexist and ponders the value of listening and self reflection and whether she's gone entirely the other way. Email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References:Jewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas The Comedy Bar on Bloor The Facts about Gender Based Violence (Canada) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels chats with Sany Guest about her rocky start in life, her adoption, celiac disease, growing up feeling different and at times even fetishized, in spite of having a safe and loving home; plus so many things, such as algorithmic bubbles, allowing people, including yourself, the grace to feel, listen and learn; housing insecurity, why representation matters, her wonderful mom and the positive male influences in her life. Instagram: @jewelssays Email: [email protected] Hosted on...

Jewels chats with her friend Carolyn about her lifelong dream of moving to Ireland and how it all went awry. Email: [email protected] Instagram: Julie: @jewelssays Carolyn @jeeperzcrow Carolyn was a guest on Jewels Says - Fun Friends: Carolyn Kelly - in 2021. Check it out if you haven't heard that one. Also, check out Jewels' offensive Christmas album, I'll Be Drunk for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says even if it feels as though your world is one big no after the other, a yes is only possible if you don’t give up. email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Episode ReferencesPatti LuPone - Don't Monkey with Broadway Kelowna Actors Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says setting realistic expectations is important, guilt and self loathing may not be preferable to grief, and she asks… is it reasonable to expect a credit on a deposit for canceled services if the service provider is able to book your canceled date? email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Episode ReferencesWomen Wage Peace Hidden Brain: Healing 2.0: Life After Loss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says 'tis better to communicate than to ghost. Sometimes when you think something didn't work out, it's actually a blessing. Instagram: @jewelssays email: [email protected] Album links for Jewels Sings: I'll Be Drunk for ChristmasSpotify Apple Music YouTube Music Thank you to these generous, talented people who helped me make this happen:Hannah Woolmer Liam Parradine Andrew Johnston Joan Smith Kelsey McNulty Patric McGroarty Joanne Ryan Kerrie Ryan Hosted on Acast. See...

Jewels says it's sometimes surprising when you sound like someone you never expected to and how much you can miss things you maybe took for granted at the time. Instagram: @jewelssays email: [email protected] Episode ReferencesKatherine Ryan: Telling Everybody Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says all sex work isn't dangerous and talks to her friend Becky about her current work life from the comfort and safety of her own home. Instagram: @jewelssays Email: [email protected] Becky: Instagram: @i.am.error.or_ Linktree: @deeplily Episode References:Sara Pascoe - Book and Podcast: Sex, Power, Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says even though life isn’t perfect, she’s grateful for our relative safety, among other things, and everyone has some good in them, even if circumstances make the good hard to find. Instagram: @jewelssays email: [email protected] Episode ReferencesAllen v. Farrow Brownsville In, Violence Out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says when it comes to auditions, no news is bad news, but she prefers silence over being told “we don’t want you” again and again. She shares stories about how she handled her teen daughters’ parties way back in the olden days and thinks maybe she should have worried less and just rolled with it. Instagram: @jewelssays Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says she has a love/hate relationship with dancing, booze, parties and there's comfort in realizing that people don't notice everything you might feel self conscious about. Instagram: @jewelssays email: [email protected] References in this EpisodePhoenix Rising City Dance Corps Toronto Bluewater Dance Academy Sarnia RuPaul's Drag Race UK in Canada!!! Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says managers need to do a better job of managing, never underestimate the comfort of confidence and it’s not her fault she doesn’t recognize famous people. Plus a word from Andrew Johnston. Instagram: @jewelssays Email: [email protected] Episode References:Podcast: Walking the Dog with Emily Dean Book: Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog The story behind the Globe and Mail’s unfounded series Invisible Women Newsletter: 1/3 of Female Surgeons Sexually Assaulted by a Colleague Hosted...

Jewels says she and Abe haven't just had troubles with tenants, they've had problems with property managers. Or are they the problem?  

Jewels says she may not be cut out for fine dining but will make an exception to celebrate her favourite daughter’s birthday, even though she can’t tell the difference between an heirloom and regular tomato and doesn’t trust heirloom, natural or organic labels anyway. She’s so basic.

Jewels says it’s hard not to let your imagination spin your worrying out of control and if you ever have a chance to go to the Canadian National Exhibition, you must at least once.  Especially if you're young.  email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays CNE  

Jewels says she’s envious of people who are comfortable with visibly aging because it’s a losing battle. Plus she chats with Grandfather Abe about his magical fitness cheat code. email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Clinique de Mode Team Atomica

Jewels says she admires people with the courage to embrace their uniqueness and dance with uninhibited joy. Who wants to be ordinary, anyway? email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Referenced in this Episode: Werq the World

Jewels says jerks abound and betrayal stings, but most people really are kind and generous – even in a big city. email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: CEO Pay has Skyrocketed 1,460% Since 1978 Female Athletes are Undervalued - Forbes

Jewels says trust your gut when it comes to personal and professional relationships. If something seems off or too good to be true, it probably is.  She’d love to share your scam story, whether you foiled or fell for a scammer. We learn from each other. email: [email protected] Instagram: @jewelssays References from this episode: Beware of Scams! Action Fraud UK The FBI Internet Crime Center Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre

Jewels says she doesn't care where a ball goes, is afraid of heights but she DOES love a kitchen table chat, especially when the young people join in. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewelssays/ Email: [email protected] Episode References: Letterkenny Bugs Bunny as Leopold

Jewels says she and Abe are thinking of ditching a couple of winter months and working from somewhere warm, but in the meantime, they need to enjoy summer before it’s gone. That includes seeing the Barbie moving everyone’s raving about. Plus, what it's like working for a US company. Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewelssays/ Referenced in this episode: Barbie Expo Montreal Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

Jewels says she didn't think family vacations mattered until it was too late, and it really is too late, at least for her. 

Jewels says bigger isn’t always better, she loves a small live venue and the audience is rooting for you if you have the mic, so don’t blame them if they don’t laugh at your jokes.