Simple Shifts Forward with Dana Mitchell is your go-to space for short pep talks and practical wisdom to help you move past stuck spots without the overwhelm. Dana shares everyday stories, mindset resets, and gentle nudges that feel more like coffee with a friend than self-help homework. Inside you’ll find three types of episodes: quick Clarity Chats (3–8 min mini pep talks), Organizing for Calm tips, and Essential Oils for Everyday Life. Because growth doesn’t mean starting over — it begins with one simple shift forward. Download the free Stuck to Started Reset Kit: www.dana-mitchell.com.
Clarity Chat: Are We Speaking The Same Language? (S3E11)
Ever feel like you and someone you love are speaking different languages?
Your learning style shapes your communication and how small word shifts can bring huge clarity and connection.
Some conversations just flow. Others feel like a game of telephone.
In this episode, Dana explains why that happens — and how knowing your learning language (visual, auditory,kinesthetic, or auditory digital) can transform the way you communicate and connect.
Your tiny step for today is to pay attention to the language people use. Are they saying see, hear, feel, or think words? Then, try speaking back in the same style. It’s like switching the radio station to the one they’re already tuned to.
You’ll be surprised how much smoother communication becomes when you meet people in their language — not just your own.
3 Dec 2025
10 Ways to Protect Your Peace This Holiday Season - Holiday Emotion Series #3 (S3E15)
10 Ways to Protect Your Peace This Holiday Season - Holiday Emotions Series #3
If you’re craving a calmer, more grounded holiday season, this episode is your toolkit. I’m sharing ten simple, realistic, completely doable ways to protect your peace — without hiding from the season, overcommitting, or forcing yourself into joy you don’t genuinely feel.
These aren’t “self-care” clichés or elaborate rituals. They’re gentle shifts you can weave into your everyday life, including these are a few more:
• Lowering the bar on purpose (and feeling good about it)
• Naming what you need this year
• Stepping out of comparison spirals• Giving yourself emotional permission to feel what you feel
• Protecting your time and energy
This episode is like a pre-holiday exhale — helping you set the tone, reset expectations, and make choices that support your wellbeing instead of draining it.
Perfect for busy women, overthinkers, highly sensitive people, and anyone who wants to create a holiday season that feels more peaceful, intentional, and emotionally supportive.
28 Nov 2025
Hidden Holiday Expectations that Drain Us - Holiday Emotions Series #2 (S3E14)
Holiday Emotions Series #2: Hidden Holiday Expectations That Drain Us
Most of us step into the holiday season carrying a whole list of expectations we never actually chose. Traditions from childhood, family patterns, social pressure, social media highlights, and the quiet belief that we’re responsible for “making it magical” — even if we’re tired, overwhelmed, or craving something simpler this year.
In this episode, we unpack:
• Where these invisible expectations come from
• How they shape what we think the holidays should look like
• Why women often take on the “memory-maker” or “holiday manager” role without realizing it
• How the pressure to recreate or avoid past experiences adds emotional weight
• Why everything feels amplified this time of year (hello, Expectation Gap)
We also use a powerful metaphor — the “emotional backpack” — to help you recognize what you’ve been carrying and which pieces you might be ready to set down.
This conversation is perfect for you if you’re feeling:
• Overextended
• Behind
• Guilty for wanting a quieter season
• Stressed by family dynamics
• Tired of keeping traditions that don’t fit your life anymore
• Ready to break old cycles and do things differently
You get full permission to define your own version of the season — one that supports your energy, your bandwidth, and your real life.
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