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?