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elephants in the room

elephants in the room

Nicole Dawna Mitchell 98 episodes Sep 9, 2026

This podcast explores personal growth and emotional honesty, encouraging listeners to confront difficult topics. Host Nicole Dawna Mitchell shares insights and stories to foster open conversations.

Episodes

Say the thing...sharing how you really feel even when it's scary
Say the thing...sharing how you really feel even when it's scary Sep 9, 2026 24:32 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 times I’ve struggled to say how I really feel in relationships - and what I’m learning about trusting my own voice. Their story was a reminder that sometimes, being honest and sayin
Listening to my intuition changed everything… motherhood, questioning societal norms, holistic living, and the beliefs I had to unlearn
Listening to my intuition changed everything… motherhood, questioning societal norms, holistic living, and the beliefs I had to unlearn Aug 6, 2026 58:45 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 really pushed her to start listening to herself and questioning so many of the things she had always been told were “normal.” We get into her home birth, motherhood, holistic livin
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.
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. Jul 9, 2026 28:26 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
Learning to take care of myself & not be so consumed by others or things that are out of my control
Learning to take care of myself & not be so consumed by others or things that are out of my control Jun 25, 2026 30:38 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
How learning to love myself after healing from trauma led me living a more holistic lifestyle
How learning to love myself after healing from trauma led me living a more holistic lifestyle Jun 10, 2026 33:52 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
Brutally honest things I would tell my younger self if I wasn't afraid to hurt her feelings...
Brutally honest things I would tell my younger self if I wasn't afraid to hurt her feelings... May 27, 2026 35:16 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
The cost of being understood, stop explaining yourself & learn to live with the discomfort of being misunderstood
The cost of being understood, stop explaining yourself & learn to live with the discomfort of being misunderstood May 13, 2026 33:37 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
Learning how to disconnect and detach as someone who just cares too much...
Learning how to disconnect and detach as someone who just cares too much... Apr 30, 2026 44:50 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
You think more will fix it. It won’t. Your nervous system doesn’t need more — it needs less.
You think more will fix it. It won’t. Your nervous system doesn’t need more — it needs less. Apr 17, 2026 35:41 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dealing with failure, redirection, and the pressure to "know better by now" as you get older
Dealing with failure, redirection, and the pressure to "know better by now" as you get older Apr 2, 2026 46:26 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
Ways life has been humbling me and the lessons I'm learning as a 27 year old
Ways life has been humbling me and the lessons I'm learning as a 27 year old Mar 18, 2026 48:00 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 what sets us free.⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financ
Why you have to get comfortable making people uncomfortable
Why you have to get comfortable making people uncomfortable Mar 4, 2026 51:21 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 what sets us free. For ad inquiries please email: ⁠nicole@58ember.com⁠ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Indivi

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