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How Life Shapes Us

How Life Shapes Us

By: Tesla Mitchell
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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 journalist and 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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Episodes
  • Ep. 4: Rebeccah Rudnik - From Trauma to Triumph: A Firefighter's Awakening

    Ep. 4: Rebeccah Rudnik - From Trauma to Triumph: A Firefighter's Awakening
    Jul 14 2025

    Hear from Rebeccah Rudnik, who shares how she survived a life-changing car accident that ultimately led her to changing career paths from marketing to becoming a firefighter. From overcoming a severe spinal injury and depression to finding her purpose in firefighting, her story emphasizes the power of the human spirit, resilience, and the importance of pursuing one's dreams regardless of age or circumstances.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep. 3: Maria Espadas - Embracing Risk to Follow Your Heart

    Ep. 3: Maria Espadas - Embracing Risk to Follow Your Heart
    Jun 30 2025

    In Ep. 3 of How Life Shapes Us, we hear from Maria Espadas who talks about the risks she took in moving cities and later countries to follow her heart. Whether it included working next to alligators or marrying her husband after 6 months of dating, Maria learned the value in giving each decision her full dedication and effort.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode #2: Angel Miller - Discovering She Was Never Alone

    Episode #2: Angel Miller - Discovering She Was Never Alone
    Jun 30 2025

    In this episode of How Life Shapes Us, we hear from Tesla Mitchell's mom, Angel Miller, about moments that changed her life. Angel shares a spiritual experience she had after preparing a special place for her mother-in-law's ashes and how that deepened her sense of God's presence. By going a bit deeper into feelings of faith and spirituality, Tesla and her mom share a moment of understanding each other's faiths and how they can be different, yet experience a similar thing.


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    53 mins

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