How Life Shapes Us
Tesla Mitchell
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Matt Eveland: The Difference Between Rest and Avoidance
Matt Eveland: The Difference Between Rest and Avoidance
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How Life Shapes Us is a storytelling podcast where everyday people share the pivotal experiences that shaped who they are today. Hosted by former journalist and current marketer Tesla Mitchell, each episode uncovers real-life moments of growth, adversity, transformation, and meaning.
Perfect for curious minds who crave self-reflection, connection, and life lessons that don’t come from a guru—just honest humans figuring it out.
✨ Discover how people find purpose through pain, joy through challenge, and clarity through chaos.
🔍 Tune in for deep conversations, unexpected wisdom, and the moments that change everything.
👉 Subscribe now and join a growing community of listeners uncovering what really matters in life.
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- Matt Eveland: The Difference Between Rest and Avoidance · 59 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 9What happens when you're so focused on helping others that you forget to take care of yourself? In this episode of How Life Shapes Us, host Tesla Mitchell sits down with Matt…
- Hannah Rood: Being a Gestational Surrogate Was Always My Dream · 1 sa 9 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 8For Hannah Rood, becoming a surrogate wasn't an unexpected decision. It was a dream she had carried in her heart for decades. In this episode of How Life Shapes Us, Tesla…
- Tesla Mitchel: The Decision That Almost Cost Me My Leg · 52 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 7How do you know the difference between a risk worth taking – and one you'll regret forever? In this special episode of How Life Shapes Us, host Tesla Mitchell switches seats as…
- Judi Becker: What the Flood Couldn’t Wash Away · 1 sa 8 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 6What would you hold onto if you lost almost everything? In this episode of How Life Shapes Us, Tesla Mitchell sits down with one of the people who shaped her own life: longtime…
- Mazin AbdelMagid: From College Student to War Refugee Overnight · 1 sa 15 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 5One morning, Mazin AbdelMagid left home to take a college quiz. By the end of the day, his city and country were at war. In this episode of How Life Shapes Us, host Tesla…
- Upcoming Episode: An 18 Year-Old's Journey From a War-Torn Country · 6 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 4In an upcoming episode set for June 23, international student Mazin AbdelMagid shares his perilous journey alone from the war-torn country of Sudan to Egypt and later to the…
- Tsubasa Hidaka: What the U.S. Taught Me - and What It Could Learn From Japan · 1 sa 3 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 3Some teenagers discover a piece of their true self while in sports, in the pages of a book, or even during summer camp. And some, like Tsubasa Hidaka, find a piece of their true…
- Cat Breet: Breaking the Habit of Running & Finding Yourself Along the Way · 1 sa 14 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 2What if the habit of running isn’t about restlessness, but rather survival? And what happens when you finally decide to stay? In this episode of How Life Shapes Us, Tesla…
- Justin Mitchell: Breaking Generational Trauma as a Father · 1 sa 10 dk · Sezon 2 Bölüm 1When you grow up afraid your stepdad will hurt you or your mom, how do you become a parent that doesn’t do the same? Host Tesla Mitchell sits down with her husband, Justin, to…
- Looking Ahead to Season 2 of How Life Shapes Us · 14 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 15Ending Season 1 of How Life Shapes Us, host Tesla Mitchell shares a quick update on what to expect in Season 2, reflects on the moments that struck her most from the first 14…
- Shina Mitchell: A Kid's View on Fear, Friendships, and Growing Courage · 54 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 14What happens when a 10-year-old “investigator” sits down to talk about friendship, confidence, and the world around her? In this heartfelt season finale, host Tesla Mitchell…
- Dan Wilson: What Living at a Catholic Worker House Taught Me · 1 sa 8 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 13What does a summer camp for cows, a Catholic Worker house, and a well-timed dad joke teach us about weaving ourselves into our community? In this episode of How Life Shapes Us…
- Samijo McClatchey: Healing, Inspiring, and Growing Community Whether in Fitness or Daycare · 1 sa 7 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 12For local business-owner Samijo McClatchey, navigating the pandemic as a gym owner (in an industry built on close human connection) forced her to rethink business, identity, and…
- Pastor Green: Facing Death & Finding Purpose - A Pastor’s Journey · 1 sa 15 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 11Told he might never run — and later that he'd die in surgery — Pastor Warren Green refused to surrender to fear and instead chose to live with purpose. Pastor Green shares his…
- Chris Jacobson: An Unconventional Path From Pro Wrestler to Pro Realtor · 1 sa 6 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 10From the wrestling ring to the open house, Chris Jacobson learned what confidence, grit, and pursuing an unconventional dream really takes — injuries and all. A former pro…
- Tom Sawyer: The Playbook for Building Successful Teams On and Off the Field · 1 sa 2 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 9Tom Sawyer, a renowned retired football coach from Winona State University, shares insights he's learned from 25 years as head coach, including how to build a strong team, the…
- Emily Miller: A Candid Look at Transitioning and Breaking Societal Expectation · 1 sa 7 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 8Emily Miller opens up about her journey as a young transgender woman and how transitioning during high school in a rural community shaped her path. Facing both support and…
- Tesla Mitchell: Embracing Death, Finding Closure, and Healing Through Storytelling · 1 sa 2 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 7In this unique episode, host Tesla Mitchell is interviewed by former guest Ron Strege as she shares her own life experiences and profound lessons. Tesla talks about her father's…
- Ep. 6: Paul Stern: Finding the Sacred -- Whether in a Buddhist Temple or Everyday Life · 1 sa 5 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 6Paul Stern talks about his experience studying in Buddhist Temples, his viewpoints on the human existence, and his belief that every moment can be sacred. Paul, a Buddhist priest…
- Jeff Reinardy: From Scrawny Kid to Powerlifter, Lessons from a Life of FItness · 1 sa 6 dk · Sezon 1 Bölüm 5In this episode, Jeff Reinardy shares how he went from being the scrawny kid in school to a powerlifter and fitness fanatic. Now the Director of Fitness and Wellness at Winona…
