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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2025 · 30 MIN

Why do I look different in different mirrors and windows?

from Rise From Within, with Terri Pugh · host Terri Pugh

Ever caught your reflection in a shop window and thought, “Hang on… I didn’t look like that this morning”? Yep, me too!So in this episode, I’m going to explain why mirrors and windows can make us look completely different, even on the same day, in the same outfit. I’m going to talk about how reflections work (yes, there’s some light science in this one!), how lighting, angles and movement all play a part, and why the mirror you trust at home might not be showing you the “real” you either.Some insight and reassurance for when your reflection catches you off guard.I’m talking about:Why your reflection changes depending on where you see itHow mirrors and windows are made (and why that matters)The brain’s reaction to conflicting reflectionsThe answer to “Which reflection of me is true?”Send Me Fan Mail Support the show🤩 JOIN THE RISE COMMUNITY 🤩Get my emailsFollow on InstagramConnect with me on LinkedInPersonal Coaching🍰 Buy me a cake and support the show☝️ If you love the show and want to support it, just click this link here. A quick heads up - my transcriptions are automatically generated. For this reason there may be errors, incorrect words, bad spelling, bad grammar, and other things that just seem a little 'off'. You'll still be able to understand what is being said though, so please just ignore that and enjoy the episode. 

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Ever caught your reflection in a shop window and thought, “Hang on… I didn’t look like that this morning”? Yep, me too! So in this episode, I’m going to explain why mirrors and windows can make us look completely different, even on the same day, in the same outfit. I’m going to talk about how reflections work (yes, there’s some light science in this one!), how lighting, angles and movement all play a part, and why the mirror you trust at home might not be showing you the “real” you eith...

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