I'm Almost Ok: Amanda Landes

What if the goal isn't to be perfectly okay? This week on Mirror Mirror on the Mic, I sit down with forensic psychologist and author Amanda Landes to talk about perfectionism, authenticity, resilience, and what it means to embrace the messy middle of being human. Amanda shares stories from her personal life, insights from her work with women navigating professional, romantic, and personal challenges, and the inspiration behind her book I'm Almost Okay. Together, we explore why so many of us feel pressure to have it all figured out, why vulnerability is actually a strength, and how owning our imperfections can create deeper connection with ourselves and others. In a world that constantly asks us to be polished, productive, and perfect, maybe there's power in answering the question "How are you?" with a simple: "Almost." Not broken. Not failing. Not pretending. Just human. And honestly? Maybe we should start a trend. In This Episode: • The difference between being high-achieving and being trapped by perfectionism • Why authenticity creates deeper connection than perfection ever could • The stories women carry and the expectations they inherit • How to stop hiding your messy parts and start owning them • Why "almost okay" may be a healthier goal than "perfectly fine" Connect with Amanda Landes 📖 Get I'm Almost Okay: https://a.co/d/02PiNm0v  📱 Follow Amanda: Instagram: @amandaelandes  Connect with Malissa 🎙️ Follow the podcast: Instagram: @mirrormirroronthemic ✨ Interested in coaching, speaking, podcast guest appearances, or collaborations? 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 Work with me: https://stan.store/MalissaConnorsCoaching  If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs permission to stop pretending they're perfectly okay. Because sometimes the bravest answer isn't "I'm fine." It's "I'm almost okay."