In this episode, we dive into the mysterious, magical, and meaningful world of mirrors—those everyday objects that reflect so much more than just our faces.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Art & Visuals:
Rob Mulholland’s mirrored forest figures
Magritte’s surreal self-reflection
Jonty Hurwitz’s optical illusions
Literature & Poetry:
Alice’s journey Through the Looking Glass
Sylvia Plath’s chilling poem Mirror
Fairy tales and the truth-telling magic of mirrors
Music & Lyrics:
Michael Jackson’s call to change in Man in the Mirror
Lil Wayne’s introspection and duality
Arcade Fire, Justin Timberlake, and the emotional mirror metaphor
Nature’s Mirrors:
Still lakes like Lake Matheson
Cuttlefish and jewel beetles using reflective camouflage
Spiritual & Cultural Symbolism:
Mirrors in Buddhism, Hinduism, Shinto, Christianity, and Islam
Rumi’s heart-as-mirror metaphor
Feng Shui and mirror superstitions
Modern Reflections:
Mirrors in tech: selfies, smart mirrors, and digital identity
Mirror therapy and neuroscience
The mirror as a metaphor for self-awareness and transformation
What do mirrors reveal—about you, your beliefs, your fears, and your hopes?
