Mirror Mirror On the Mic

Love, Loss, and the Life you are Still Meant to Build

What if your life falls apart… after you finally built the one you always wanted?
In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, I sit down with Steve Gamlin, former radio DJ turned motivational speaker/stand-up comic, who knows what it means to rebuild a life more than once.
Steve walked away from a career that no longer fit, stepped into a completely new path, and eventually found the love of his life. But in a devastating and unexpected turn, he lost her while they were traveling together in London.
This conversation is about what happens after the dream comes true… and then breaks.
We talk about grief, resilience, and the choice to keep living when life doesn’t go according to plan. And we also get practical—because Steve is known for helping people create vision boards that actually work.
Not the cute, cut-and-paste kind.
The kind that leads to real action, real change, and a life you can actually step into.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected from what you want, or afraid to start over… this episode will meet you there.
In this episode, we cover:
Why most vision boards don’t work (and how to fix it)
How to take action on your vision instead of just dreaming about it
What it looks like to rebuild after unimaginable loss
The difference between hoping for a better life and choosing one
How to keep going when everything in you wants to stop
This is one of those conversations that stays with you.
And if you’re in a season of rebuilding… consider this your reminder:
You are allowed to want a beautiful life.

No One is Coming to SAVE you...So here is how you SAVE YOURSELF

What happens when you realize no one is coming to rescue you…and somehow, that truth becomes your power?
In this raw and deeply honest conversation, I sit down with Tracey Smaldino to talk about what it really means to survive trauma—and the moment you stop waiting for someone else to step in and start advocating for yourself.
Because healing isn’t always soft.Sometimes it looks like setting boundaries that shake people.Sometimes it sounds like using your voice for the first time… even when it trembles.
We talk about:✨ What survival mode actually looks like (and why so many people miss it)✨ The cost of staying silent—and the freedom on the other side of speaking up✨ How to rebuild trust with yourself after everything you’ve been through✨ What it means to become your own advocate in a world that taught you not to
This episode is for the woman who’s done minimizing herself.The one who’s ready to stop waiting, stop explaining, and start choosing herself—fully.
You were never meant to be saved.You were meant to remember who you are.
🎧 Press play if you’re ready to take your voice back.

The Bravest Thing You can do is STOP

What if the most courageous move you could make...isn't pushing harder, but pressing pause?
In this episode, I sit down with Nell Derrick Debevoise Dewey for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale for anyone who's been stuck in the cycle of doing, proving, achieving...and quietly burning out.
Nell shares powerful insights on:
Why subtraction is more powerful than addition
How negative self-talk silently shapes our reality (and how to put it down)
What we can learn from horses about conserving energy and responding instead of reacting
How to recognize what is no longer serving you...and actually let it go
This episode is for the high achiever who feels like they "should" keep going...but something inside is whispering, "there has to be another way".
Because sometimes the bravest thing you can do....is stop long enough to finally hear yourself.
This is an episode that needs to be shared! 

Maybe it's not about YOUR WEIGHT

What if the reason you feel stuck with your weight has nothing to do with willpower?
In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, Malissa sits down with certified life, health and nutrition coach (also TEDx Speaker) Laura Conley to talk about the real reason so many women feel trapped in the cycle of dieting, starting over and blaming themselves.
Laura's work focuses on helping women step out of survival mode and finally break free from the constant pressure to restrict, hustle, and try harder.
This conversation is honest, and incredibly validating for any woman who has ever felt like she was the problem.
Spoiler alert: YOU'RE NOT!
Links:
Instagram: @mirrormirroronthemic and @lauraconleycoaching
TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW45vEVlimc
Laura Conley Coaching: https://www.lauraconley.com/
1:1 with Malissa: mirrormirroronthemic@gmail.com

Frozen, NOT Broken

Have you ever told yourself, "why can't I just get over this?"
In this episode, we are talking about the difference between broken and frozen. Because so many of us walk around believing there's something wrong with us when the truth is much simpler and much kinder. Your nervous system might just be stuck in protection mode.
I'm talking about the freeze response. It can look like procrastinating, people pleasing, self-doubt, or even overthinking. But that doesn't mean you are broken. Its means your system learned how to survive and froze in survival mode.
And great news....frozen things can thaw!
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, numb, or like they should be "further along"...whatever that means :)
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Confidence vs Shame: How to not feed the shame MONSTER

In this episode of Mirror Mirror on the Mic, we talk about shame vs confidence.
What does shame do to us? How do we become confident? 
Well, we break down some science (my fav) and show you where shame just simply does not stand a chance. 
We also breakdown a framework for you to stop feeding shame and start being confident! Based on the children's book, Don't Feed the Monster on Tuesdays.
If this episode sounds super fun...guess what?? IT IS! And if it feels like you might need some support in this season, I got you!
Go to www.mirrormirroronthemic.com to set up a time to chat with me and also apply to my Hot Girl Healing Camp. 
Pass this along to anyone that may need it today!

Love Yourself

I had a crazy thought today. What if instead of listening to middle aged white men about what to do in the world today, what if we asked our children??
They are so much wiser than we give them credit for. So in this episode, I interview my own kids so they can school us in how to be better humans.
You DO NOT want to miss this. It funny and might make you cry. 

You are the Cake NOT the Frosting

We've been taught to believe that love, validation, motivation, and even calm come from outside of us. A text. A compliment. A relationship. A win. 
Thats's frosting. 
In this episode, we break down the cake analogy-why you have to be fully baked on your own before anything external can actually enhance your life-and how your brain chemistry explains exactly why chasing frosting never satisfies.
We dive into he science behind dopamine and oxytocin, how they work differently in the body. And why quick hits of pleasure, praise, or attention feel good in the moment but leave you craving more...while slower, self-resourced practices actually create safety. stability, and connection.
You are not missing anything.
You are the cake! 

Dating Disasters and Baby Angel Questions

Hey Hey! Ok so February kinda punches us in the face with all the love stuff. So what if we do a quick lil reframe.
First, it is essential that we all laugh before we grow. Second, we need to feel like we are not alone. So in this episode you will hear 2 hilarious, albeit disturbing, stories of dating disasters. And then 2 of our baby angel listeners in their 20's ask Inez and I for some advice on love and relationships.
OMG we felt so Dear Abby and we loved it! We also supply you with the tool called, "SAY WHAT'S TRUE". This tool will help you stop the anxiety spiral dead in its tracks.
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Power, Processed

In this episode, we close out our Power Series by slowing down and reflecting on what this journey stirred up for us personally.
We talk about what it's been like to explore power in the body, power in boundaries and power in your voice. And the power of choosing yourself...not as a concept, but as a lived experience. 
This isn't a highlight reel. It's a processing session.
Your power isn't something you earn. It's something you remember. 
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