How Life Shapes Us
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.
How Life Shapes Us
Latest Episodes
Cat Breet: Breaking the Habit of Running & Finding Yourself Along the Way
What 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 Mitchell sits down with Cat Breet, an HR leader and...
Justin Mitchell: Breaking Generational Trauma as a Father
When 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 talk about how fatherhood forced him to confront his own past ...
Looking Ahead to Season 2 of How Life Shapes Us
Ending 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 episodes, and offers heartfelt gratitude for every listener ...
Shina Mitchell: A Kid's View on Fear, Friendships, and Growing Courage
What 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 welcomes her daughter Shina, a thoughtful middle‑schooler who’s ...
Dan Wilson: What Living at a Catholic Worker House Taught Me
What 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, Dan Wilson reflects on the unexpected paths that led h...
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