What if your emotions aren't the problem??

In this deeply personal episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, Malissa sits down with her own therapist, Dr. Kimberly Vay, to explore the life-changing principles of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by anxiety, grief, anger, shame, heartbreak, or simply the weight of being human, this conversation is for you.

Together, they unpack some of the most powerful metaphors used by Dr. Vay:

🌊 Why you can never step into the same river twice

You'll learn why emotions aren't "good" or "bad," how emotional regulation actually works, and why so many of us spend years fighting feelings that are simply trying to give us information.

Malissa also shares how DBT became one of the most important tools in her own healing journey, helping her navigate grief, divorce, uncertainty, and the everyday challenges of being human.

Whether you're in therapy, considering therapy, or simply trying to understand yourself better, this episode offers practical wisdom, compassion, and hope.

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What happens when a family mystery refuses to let go?

This week on Mirror Mirror on the Mic, we sit down with author and violinist Brigid Kennedy to discuss her captivating novel, Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold, a story inspired by her own family's history and a question that lingered for generations.

When Brigid’s great-grandfather disappeared into the Amazon and never returned, he left behind more than unanswered questions. He left behind a legacy of mystery, grief, and curiosity that would eventually inspire a novel decades later.

In this conversation, Brigid shares:

This episode is about so much more than writing a book. It's about reclaiming history, honoring the people who came before us, and discovering the power of using your voice.

Whether you're a reader, a creative, a writer, or someone carrying a story of your own, this conversation will leave you asking an important question:

What story is waiting for you to tell it?

Connect with Brigid…

Connect with Mirror Mirror on the Mic:

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that their story matters.

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Making friends as an adult feels weird... and somehow nobody warns you about it.

One day you're surrounded by classmates, coworkers, roommates, and spontaneous plans. Then suddenly you're juggling careers, kids, relationships, aging parents, and a calendar that somehow still has no room for meaningful connection.

In this follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Friendship Audit, we're taking a deeper look at why so many women feel lonely, disconnected, or like they're the only ones struggling to find "their people."

In this episode, we talk about:

• The surprising statistics behind loneliness and adult friendship

If you've ever looked around and wondered, "Why does everyone else seem to have their people except me?" this episode is for you.

You're not behind. You're not awkward. And you're definitely not alone.

Grab your coffee, take us on your walk, and let's have an honest conversation about finding connection in adulthood. Because sometimes one text, one conversation, or one brave "yes" can change everything.

Swipe right at your own risk. 😳

This week on Mirror Mirror on the Mic, I sit down with author and storyteller Bren Marrick to talk about her hilarious, shocking, and sometimes downright terrifying experiences navigating the world of online dating.

Inspired by her book, Dicks I've Met Online, Bryn shares the stories that made her laugh, cringe, question humanity, and ultimately learn more about herself. From bizarre first dates and unbelievable messages to red flags that should have come with warning labels, this conversation is equal parts comedy, cautionary tale, and empowerment.

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ The wild reality of modern dating apps

Whether you're actively dating, happily partnered, recently divorced, or simply here for the chaos, this episode will have you laughing, gasping, and texting your friends, "You HAVE to hear this."

Because sometimes the road to finding yourself is paved with a few dicks you met online.

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In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, we unpack the pressure that often comes with the season: the expectation to create magical memories, keep the kids entertained, look a certain way in a swimsuit, take the perfect vacation, and somehow enjoy every minute of it.

We talk about the realities that don't always make it onto social media, including summer anxiety, body image struggles, parenting fatigue, financial stress, and the surprising fact that some people experience seasonal depression during the summer months.

If you've ever felt like everyone else is having the summer of their dreams while you're just trying to make it through the week, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we'll discuss:

Because the goal isn't to have a perfect summer.

The goal is to actually be present for the one you're already living.

🎙️ New episodes of Mirror Mirror on the Mic drop every Thursday. If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow, rate, and share it with someone who might need the reminder that enough is enough. 💛

Grief is not always loud. Sometimes it looks like scrolling your phone while trying not to cry. Sometimes it looks like laughing with friends and then breaking down in the car afterward. And sometimes it looks like grieving people who are still alive, the family you thought you’d have, or the version of yourself you thought you’d be by now.

In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, Malissa and Inez talk about the complicated reality of grief, estrangement, divorce, identity loss, motherhood, and the strange ways humor and heartbreak can coexist. They explore statistics around family estrangement, the emotional impact of losing connection with loved ones, and why grief is not something we “get over,” but something we learn to carry differently.

This conversation is vulnerable, funny, honest, and deeply human. From chaotic stories about kids and painters to deeper reflections on loss, shame, healing, and rebuilding, this episode is a reminder that sadness does not cancel out joy and that healing is rarely linear.

If you’ve ever felt alone in your grief, stuck in survival mode, or like life turned out differently than you imagined, this episode is for you.

And if you’re ready to reconnect with yourself in small, realistic ways, our 21-Day Reset is open now. The link is https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching/p/21-day-hot-girl-reset and don't forget to follow us @mirrormirroronthemic on Instagram!

and ps. The viral post is now at 1.1M 😊

How do the beliefs we formed about ourselves years ago quietly shape the relationships we choose, the pain we tolerate, and the stories we continue to repeat?

In this episode, I sit down with clinical psychologist and Awareness Integration Theory founder Dr. Foojan Zeine for a deep conversation about toxic relationship dynamics, emotional conditioning, trauma bonds, narcissistic tendencies, identity loss, and what it actually takes to heal.

We talk about how people unconsciously search for evidence to confirm painful beliefs they formed early in life, why toxic relationships can feel familiar or addictive, how gaslighting and emotional manipulation impact the nervous system, and why awareness is the first step toward real transformation.

This conversation is compassionate, insightful, and honestly one that I think will resonate with so many people who have ever questioned themselves inside a relationship.

If you’ve ever wondered:

…this episode is for you.

Because healing doesn’t start with perfection.

You can find Dr. Zeine at https://foojanzeine.com/ and her app https://foojan.com/

And if you are thinking you want to work with ME....here is the link to my 21 Day Reset https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching/p/21-day-hot-girl-reset

Somewhere along the way, being chosen became the goal.

The invite.

And you got really, really good at it.

Reading the room.

From the outside, it looked like high achievement.

But inside?

Because here’s the truth no one teaches:

There is a difference between high achievement and perfectionism.

One expands you.

One builds a life that feels aligned.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

If you’ve ever felt like you had to become someone else to be accepted—this one is going to hit.

And more importantly… it might set you free.

If you are ready to Reset with me, here is the link to join https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching/p/21-day-hot-girl-reset 

What if everything you’ve been taught about money is… incomplete?

In this episode, I sit down with David Nassief to unpack one of the most surprising wealth contrasts you’ll ever hear:

This isn’t about income. It’s about behavior.

We dive into:

If you’ve ever thought, “I just need to make more money,” this episode might completely flip that belief on its head.

Because wealth isn’t built in big moments.

🎧 Listen in… and you might never look at money the same way again.

And here is the one pager you MUST download https://onepagewealthcompass.com/

Somewhere along the way, being "easy", "strong", and "low maintenance" became your personality.

But it didn't start that way.

In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, we're pulling back the curtain on the version of you that learned how to perform in order to be loved, chosen, and safe...and asking the real question:

Who were you before all of that?

We talk about:

This isn't about becoming someone new. it's about remembering the person who existed before she learned how to shape-shift to survive.

If this episode hit something in you..if you're starting to realize how much of your life has been built around performing instead of actually feeling like yourself...

I want you to come a little closer.

I'm launching my Hot Girl 21 Day Reset and this is for the woman who is tired of living on autopilot, tired of choosing quick fixes, tired of calling it "fine" when its actually just familiar.

We are focusing on:

Here is what you do...

Go to our instagram: @mirrormirroronthemic and I'm sharing all the details there, and that's where you'll be able to get in first when it opens.