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Ep 14 Through The Mirror Darkly

Why do mirrors both comfort and unsettle us?

In this episode, Niomi explores how reflections shape our sense of self — from Lacan’s mirror stage to the uncanny “stranger in the mirror” illusion.

Are mirrors magical? Not exactly. But they do reveal the fragile, flickering nature of identity itself.

Have you ever looked into a mirror and felt like a stranger was looking back?

Tell me your story below 👇

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