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elephants in the room

Nicole Dawna Mitchell

103 episodes · Explicit

Vulnerability creates freedom - Addressing the elephants in the room

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  1. Say the thing...sharing how you really feel even when it's scary

    · 25 min

    I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to actually say the thing, even when it feels scary. After listening to Carty & Raka’s story from @Hinge’s No Ordinary Love audiobook, I found myself reflecting on all the…

  2. Listening to my intuition changed everything… motherhood, questioning societal norms, holistic living, and the beliefs I had to unlearn

    · 59 min

    Listening to her intuition changed everything… motherhood, questioning societal norms, holistic living, and the beliefs she had to unlearn This week, my sister Vayla is on the podcast! We talk about how becoming a mom…

  3. The grief that comes with being an adult, making peace with the decisions you regret & accepting that the people you thought would be in your life forever aren't.

    · 28 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  4. Learning to take care of myself & not be so consumed by others or things that are out of my control

    · 31 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  5. How learning to love myself after healing from trauma led me living a more holistic lifestyle

    · 34 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  6. Brutally honest things I would tell my younger self if I wasn't afraid to hurt her feelings...

    · 35 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  7. The cost of being understood, stop explaining yourself & learn to live with the discomfort of being misunderstood

    · 34 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  8. Learning how to disconnect and detach as someone who just cares too much...

    · 45 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  9. You think more will fix it. It won’t. Your nervous system doesn’t need more — it needs less.

    · 36 min

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  10. Dealing with failure, redirection, and the pressure to "know better by now" as you get older

    · 46 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  11. Ways life has been humbling me and the lessons I'm learning as a 27 year old

    · 48 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  12. Why you have to get comfortable making people uncomfortable

    · 51 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  13. Doing everything right and still not healing like I thought I would.. Stress, trauma, and wellness fatigue

    · 43 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  14. Sitting down with my mom after 40+ years of addiction: sobriety, generational trauma, abusive relationships, and loss

    · 1 h 21 min · Explicit

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  15. Understanding your menstrual cycle, adopting cycle syncing, and learning how to work with your body—not against it

    · 48 min

    Today we’re joined by Madi Noelle, a health and wellness influencer certified in women’s hormone health. Not only is Madi a dear friend of mine, but she’s also experienced her own struggles with hormone imbalance and…

  16. The hard lessons I learned this year & what I’m carrying into the new year

    · 52 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  17. I thought I was just angry... how understanding what was underneath helped me feel like myself again

    · 1 h 00 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  18. Liking yourself matters more than being liked by others

    · 1 h 06 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  19. When family doesn't feel like home anymore...navigating the holidays as a new version of yourself

    · 58 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  20. To be honest I’m scared of getting older…but i’m learning to make peace with time

    · 49 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  21. I’m in a rut again… how I realistically ‘get out’ and what I’ve learned about ruts

    · 1 h 04 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  22. Stop preparing for the worst — live in the present and believe good things can still happen to you

    · 40 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  23. Being happy for others when you’re hurting, and letting yourself be happy when they're hurting

    · 50 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  24. Looking for the right things in the wrong places, reseting from the constant cycle of burnout from dealing with the pain of life

    · 47 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  25. When the unthinkable happens, dealing with betrayal, broken relationships, deception & destruction

    · 52 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  26. Every choice stems from either love or fear. Learning to choose love—in how I live and how I love

    · 51 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  27. You're not a problem to fix, you're a person with problems... when we become too obsessed with healing, fixing, solving & being the "best versions of ourselves"

    · 1 h 02 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  28. The most important things I’ve learned about taking care of myself

    · 1 h 11 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  29. Learning to give yourself the same empathy you give to others

    · 51 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  30. Learning I have to to get down to the root to experience true healing

    · 1 h 02 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  31. Grieving what never was

    · 40 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  32. Unselfish self-love...my journey to giving myself the same love I give others

    · 1 h 14 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  33. Living in assumption & believing the stories we tell ourselves instead of the truth

    · 49 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  34. The Body Remembers - Cracking the Code of Pain and Healing with Two Chiropractors

    · 1 h 12 min

    Today on Elephants in the Room, I’m sitting down with Dr. Charlie (founder of Finetune Clinic) and Dr. Shayan to explore how the body holds pain, how trauma shows up physically, and what real healing actually looks…

  35. 20 things I'd tell my younger self, the truths that set me free

    · 1 h 07 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  36. When you feel unmotivated, uninspired, sad and disconnected from yourself

    · 43 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  37. An honest conversation about how I'm feeling...

    · 41 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  38. Walking on eggshells... stuck in a toxic cycle that steals your voice

    · 54 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  39. When it's all just too much to handle...The physical toll of stress, trauma, and emotional pain on the body

    · 55 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  40. Your unhealed trauma affects every part of your life... it's not your fault, but healing is your responsibility

    · 1 h 01 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  41. Being on bad terms with family...when you feel unaccepted and unloved by the ones who are suppose to love you the most

    · 1 h 08 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  42. Rebuilding yourself and your life after heartbreak - the advice you might not wanna hear but need to

    · 1 h 16 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  43. Making peace, not keeping it… you're not being mean—just setting boundaries & getting healthy

    · 1 h 05 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  44. Rejection... the fear of it, the way it physically hurts & how to move past it

    · 52 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  45. MY FRONTAL LOBE IS FULLY DEVELOPED...reflecting on how I’ve actually changed from 18 to 26

    · 46 min · Explicit

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  46. 26 of the Hardest and Most Valuable Lessons I’ve Learned in 26 Years

    · 1 h 11 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  47. Reflecting on 2024 & Stepping into 2025

    · 47 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  48. Phone addiction & wasting your precious time on things that don’t bring any value or purpose to your life

    · 49 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  49. My journey with forgiveness as a divorced ex mormon with drug addict parents

    · 54 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

  50. The truth about being in a relationship with a successful musician

    · 56 min

    You’re listening to elephants in the room, where we open up about the things we usually keep quiet — the conversations we need, even when they feel uncomfortable. Here, vulnerability is our way forward, and honesty is…

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