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
Shina Mitchell: A Kid's View on Fear, Friendships, and Growing Courage
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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 listened to nearly every episode -- multiple times. Together, they explore shifting friendships, feeling like a “second choice,” the courage it takes to compete in jiu‑jitsu, and how kids make sense of political tension today.
A warm, wise, and thoughtfully deep season finale, it gives a preview to what’s coming next in How Life Shapes Us.
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