Grief Can Sit With Us

The Story That Refused to Stay Lost: Brigid Kennedy

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: ✨ The real family story that inspired the book ✨ How inherited grief can shape generations ✨ Why she felt compelled to tell this story ✨ What it was like to write her first novel as a professional violinist ✨ How creativity often asks us to trust ourselves before we feel ready ✨ The surprising ways storytelling can heal, connect, and transform families 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… 🌿 Website: https://www.brigidkennedybooks.com [https://www.brigidkennedybooks.com]  🌿 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrigidKennedyBooks [https://www.youtube.com/@BrigidKennedyBooks] Connect with Mirror Mirror on the Mic: 🎙 Instagram: @mirrormirroronthemic 🎙 Work with Malissa: https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching [https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching] or email me mirrormirroronthemic@gmail.com [mirrormirroronthemic@gmail.com]  🎙 Speaking, coaching, podcast appearances, and more available through the link above. If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that their story matters. #MirrorMirrorOnTheMic #BridgetKennedy #LostTheLostCityOfInkAndGold #AuthorInterview #Storytelling #FamilyLegacy #CreativeJourney #HealingThroughStorytelling #WomenWhoCreate #Podcast

Friendship Audit: Part 2

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 • Why making friends in your 30s, 40s, and 50s can feel so much harder than it used to • How motherhood, divorce, career changes, and big life transitions impact connection • We also answer questions about making new friends, healing from friendship hurt, and finding deeper relationships • Practical places to meet people, from Meetup groups to local classes and community organizations • Small, realistic ways to build meaningful friendships, even if you're busy and overwhelmed 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.

Dicks I’ve Met Online

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 ✨ How to spot red flags before you're in too deep ✨ Why women often ignore their intuition (and how to stop) ✨ The funniest and most unbelievable dating stories from Bryn's journey ✨ What dating taught her about self-worth, boundaries, and resilience ✨ Why sometimes the worst dates make the best stories 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. 🎙️ Follow, rate, and review Mirror Mirror on the Mic if you're enjoying the show. Every download helps us reach more women navigating life, relationships, healing, and the beautiful mess of starting over. 💜

You Don't Have to Win Summer

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: ☀️ Why summer can feel emotionally overwhelming ☀️ The hidden pressure to create the "perfect" summer ☀️ Body image challenges and comparison traps ☀️ Surviving summer with kids without burning yourself out ☀️ How to create a more intentional and enjoyable season ☀️ Why you don't have to win summer to have a meaningful one 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 Can Sit With Us

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 [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 😊