Jessie J is planning a new career path! She’s announced she’ll be trying her hand at comedy and acting next year, marking a shift away from her music career.
Oh my gosh, you guys, I just listened to the Women’s Health UK podcast with her and I’m still reeling! She’s been so incredibly brave battling breast cancer this year, and she talked about what she’s hoping for next year. But the most amazing part? She explained how becoming a mom actually helped her finally understand and deal with her ADHD! It was so raw and honest, and honestly, it just makes me love her even more. I’m so proud of her for sharing everything.
Jessie shared her ambition to explore comedy, saying she hopes to try stand-up next year. She’s also eager to work on comedic projects and would love to get involved in film.
Jessie has been performing since childhood, with experience in both musical theatre and voice acting, including roles in productions like Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Whistle Down the Wind’.
Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE it, but she actually lent her voice to Ice Age: Collision Course! It just proves what I’ve always said – she’s a real performer, seriously trained and everything. It was amazing to hear her talent shine through in that movie!
Jessie, also known as Jessica Cornish, says she plans to stay true to her musical style while creating new songs and going on tour.
I’ll be touring quite a bit next year, and I’m eager to start making music again. It’s been three years since I last wrote a song, but I feel like I have a lot of creative ideas ready to go.
I simply want to feel content – to be peaceful, healthy, and enjoy my life, both as a mother and in my career. A little bit of good music would make it even better!
I’m open to new challenges, whether it’s through reading, music, comedy, theater, or movies – I’ll embrace whatever opportunities come my way.
Jessie shared that she was diagnosed with ADHD in 2023, shortly after having her son, Sky, who is now two years old. She and her partner, Chanan Colman, are Sky’s parents.
Jessie shared that becoming a mother made it harder to hide her neurodivergent traits, as she was experiencing significant exhaustion and overwhelm – often called ‘burnout’.
She shared that becoming a mother was a turning point. Once she had her baby, she could no longer conceal how overwhelmed she was. Taking on the responsibility of her work, combined with the demands of being a new mom, led to periods of extreme burnout.
After my diagnosis, I’ve been actively managing my condition. I’m in therapy and learning to understand my triggers, how to cope when things get difficult, and what helps me feel better.
As someone who’s navigated life with ADHD, I’ve learned I often operate with what I call ‘ODC’ – Obsessive Disorganization. It’s this constant feeling that if even one small thing goes off track, everything will unravel. It’s something that’s really developed because of how my brain works, and it’s a challenge I’m learning to manage.
She explained that she’s focused on personal growth and becoming the best she can be, while also accepting how her brain naturally functions. She believes ADHD can be a real strength when someone is in a supportive environment.
She explained that to thrive, the world needs to accommodate her unique way of thinking and her exceptionally productive work style, as she accomplishes more in a day than most people.
I’m very organized, which is a positive trait I appreciate about myself. This stems from how my ADHD and OCD interact – I handle a lot of things personally because of my ability to stay on top of things.
Sometimes things go really wrong for me, and people tell me to take it easy. I usually listen and adjust my pace when that happens.
When I was younger, I didn’t prioritize self-awareness, but now I actively listen to my needs. I’m creating a supportive environment that allows me to thrive with ADHD, instead of feeling like I have to mask who I am.
Jessie shared one of her mindfulness techniques: repeating a word to help quiet her thoughts and focus her mind.
She explained that she’s been practicing a technique for many years, though she doesn’t know what it’s officially called. She’s promised to keep it secret, but described it as a form of meditation where she silently repeats a made-up word and visualizes it written down.
If my mind wanders, I try to refocus by repeating the word I’m working with. I’ll close my eyes and visualize writing it in my head. Even if I get distracted thinking about everyday things, like what to eat, I bring myself back to the word and keep practicing it.
With practice over time, your brain will learn to calm itself whenever you think of that specific word.
When I’m feeling overwhelmed, like during turbulence on a plane or at a loud awards show, I close my eyes and focus on a single word. This immediately calms me down – it’s like my brain switches off the stress response, and it really helps me cope.
Jessie’s new album, Don’t Tease Me With A Good Time, is out now
The full Just As Well episode with Jessie J is available now on all major podcast platforms
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