mirror characters — like Tamlin and Rhysand from Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses — reveal the most intimate truths about how we love, justify, forgive, and evolve.

A heartfelt thank-you to @katrynn for the innovative and emotionally charged question sent via Cameo — which inspired this entire exploration of how we experience fictional love as a mirror

Through the lens of emotional psychology, myth, and narrative healing, this episode unpacks: Why we romanticize the complicated “book boyfriend”. How love becomes control and when control becomes violence. The difference between soul-led love and ego-driven protection. Why Rhysand is forgiven for what Tamlin is condemned for. How fictional characters reflect the shadow sides of real relationships.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk

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Having conversations that spark self-reflection, inspire action, and shift your mindset.

From celebrating progress to overcoming self-doubt, we tackle the everyday struggles that shape who we are.

Join us every week as we explore deep, meaningful topics that push you to pause, reflect, and grow. Because success isn’t just about the destination, it’s about appreciating the journey.

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Mental barriers that hold us back from success, fulfillment, and personal growth. Inspired by Jim Murphy’s Inner Excellence and insights from thought leaders like Robert Greene, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Sigmund Freud, what is the psychology behind self-doubt, comparison, and self-sabotage.

Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy

The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene

Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras

The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

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Hey everyone, welcome to the weekly question of the This is Stuart podcast.

I'm so excited you’re here with us today, because these next few minutes are all about you.

Every week, we’ll be sharing short, reflective moments designed to help you tap into your deepest potential and live with more intention, clarity, and purpose.

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Hey everyone, welcome to the weekly question of the This is Stuart podcast.

I'm so excited you’re here with us today, because these next few minutes are all about you.

Every week, we’ll be sharing short, reflective moments designed to help you tap into your deepest potential and live with more intention, clarity, and purpose.

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Hey everyone, welcome to the weekly question of the This is Stuart podcast.

I'm so excited you’re here with us today, because these next few minutes are all about you.

Every week, we’ll be sharing short, reflective moments designed to help you tap into your deepest potential and live with more intention, clarity, and purpose.

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