30. Okay but honestly, it's okay for v*g to smell and taste like v*g. This week on Prologues, we are getting DEEP into girl talk topics, such as how do you know if your partner is the one? Is not wanting kids while your partner does want kids a dealbreaker? How are we making sure we don't get UTIs or yeast infections? Girl talk is literally my favorite subject in the world, and this might be my favorite episode of Prologues so far.. (RE-STOCKING 12.17) MY RELLERY COLLECTION: https://rellery.com/...
Dec 11, 2023•53 min
29. (RE-STOCKING 12.19) PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com
Dec 04, 2023•40 min
28. This is an extremely vulnerable episode for me, because it's all about my journey with being an angry girl. Ever since I was a young child, I have struggled to regulate my emotions, not be reactive, and feel safe in my surroundings. Lately, I've been talking to my therapist about why I'm more of the "fight" instead of "flight" type, and this episode is a combination of personal anecdotes and lessons from therapy that have helped illuminate to me why I am such an angry girl. The goal is the s...
Nov 20, 2023•43 min
27. Sharing my beauty, fashion, and wellness tips to help avoid a case of the “winter uglies!” The perfume I mentioned was Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 and the hiking boots were the Danner Logger 917 boots PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com
Nov 13, 2023•56 min
26. It's finally my favorite time of year.....the cold part. Today, we're kicking off fall and winter with the first installment of the Prologues hibernation series: my rules for hibernation. Living in harmony with the seasons is all about slowing down, being mindful, resting, and inwardly investing your energy. Consider this episode your sign to embrace winter like you never have before. PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skin...
Nov 06, 2023•33 min•Ep. 1
25. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com
Oct 30, 2023•52 min
24. There are many differing, confusing accounts on what manifestation is and how it works, but I think it's fairly simple. In order to manifest, we have to: 1) work through our shit 2) be honest about what we want 3) take aligned action I also share my personal daily manifestation routine that has worked for me time and time again. MANIFESTATION CHALLENGE: this week, take the first step towards manifesting your dream life and get started on those lists. Split a sheet of notebook paper into thir...
Oct 23, 2023•46 min•Ep. 24
23. What would you do if you found yourself dreaming about your highschool ex? How do you find a therapist you feel comfortable with - or, at all? And are we supposed to be combining bank accounts with our partners?? Let's chat about that and more in this week's advice segment, Hey Mary. This episode is sponsored by LMNT. FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT WITH PURCHASE at: DrinkLMNT.com/MarySkinner WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Ma...
Oct 17, 2023•37 min
22. This might be my most emotional and vulnerable episode yet. What do you do when your lifelong dreams mean leaving everyone you've ever known and loved? How do you cope with being the one who moves away? *Fast forward to 9:00 to skip life updates and culture club* If you're enjoying Prologues, please give the show a 5 star rating wherever you're listening!! FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT WITH PURCHASE at: DrinkLMNT.com/MarySkinner WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinn...
Oct 09, 2023•38 min•Ep. 22
21. I truly feel like romanticizing my life is one of my secret weapons for living life to the fullest and finding true contentment on a regular basis. "Happiness is realizing that small moments are just as important as big moments." Here are my REALISTIC, CHEAP/FREE, ACTIONABLE tips for romanticizing your life. If you're enjoying Prologues, please give the show a 5 star rating wherever you're listening!! FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT WITH PURCHASE at: DrinkLMNT.com/MarySkinner WHERE TO FIND ME: Inst...
Oct 02, 2023•48 min•Ep. 21
20. It’s almost the BEST TIME OF YEAR. I can feel myself coming alive again now that's it's officially autumn. This is my personal to do list for the season. If you're enjoying Prologues, please give the show a 5 star rating wherever you're listening!! This episode is sponsored by LMNT. FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT WITH PURCHASE at: DrinkLMNT.com/MarySkinner WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submi...
Sep 25, 2023•48 min•Ep. 20
19. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com
Sep 18, 2023•34 min
18. Is it anxiety or a gut feeling? How do you tell the difference? How do you learn to trust your intuition to guide you through important decisions in life? I have made big life moves by using my intuition, and in today's episode, I'm sharing all of my tips and tricks for learning to hone that intuitive muscle. *Fast forward to 10:50 to skip life updates and culture club* WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Busine...
Sep 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 18
17. On today's episode of Hey Mary, I'm joined by my internet-and-irl bestie, Clara Peirce. Clara and I sat down to chat about how to keep up with friends after they move away, whether or not you should tell your friend that you don't like her fiance, and how Clara manages to enjoy cooking so much. We also talked about the power of a voice note, making the most of a humanities degree, and the awkward business of wedding plus-ones. If you're enjoying Prologues, please give the show a 5 star ratin...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
16. My Scottish summer has come to an end, and we need to talk about it. From my green flags to my biggest concerns, today's episode is all about my reflections on the trip and my thoughts looking forward towards next year's move.
Aug 28, 2023•44 min
15. You asked and I delivered - this week's episode of Prologues is GIRL TALK. And by girl talk, I mean sex talk, because that's what you asked for. This week we're talking about pleasure, communication, changes in drive, and long term relationships. Grab a little beverage and settle in for 45 minutes with the girls. If you’re enjoying Prologues, please give the show a 5 ⭐️ rating on Spotify and/or write a review on Apple Pods. Thank you! WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ma...
Aug 14, 2023•45 min•Ep. 15
14. After I received my diagnosis, I started trying different combinations of antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, and mood stabilizers. I've had life-changing-for-the-better experiences, and also several truly terrible ones. It can be so disheartening and maddening to try medications over and over, hoping you'll find the right one. This is my story. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Snapchat: @mary_skinner1...
Jul 31, 2023•52 min•Ep. 14
13. I've been looking forward to this birthday since I turned 24...this year of my life has been the craziest, but also one of the best. Here are 25 reflections, musings, and lessons that I feel really represent the stage of life I'm in at the moment. If you're enjoying Prologues, it would mean the world to me if you gave it a good review wherever you are listening! Love you x WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Sna...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 13
12. In a perfect world.... These are my tried-and-true methods for setting myself up for success each day. Having a good routine is my favorite way to add stability and structure into my *often crazy* life. PLUS, I talk about a New Year’s Resolution SUCCESS STORY - I’m driving again! *my first car was a '99, not a '98 WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Snapchat: @mary_skinner1 Business inquiries / submissions for u...
Jul 17, 2023•41 min•Ep. 12
11. POV: we're on FaceTime. Today's episode is all about talking sh*t and catching up. I talk about a transcendent snorkeling moment, I review three books, and we discuss the two biggest pop culture moments of last week: Threads and Speak Now TV. This is my July state of the union! Let's just talk!! WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Snapchat: @mary_skinner1 Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A epi...
Jul 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 11
10. As Kylie once said...."this is the year of realizing things." This is an episode about how crazy it feels to be almost 25. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Snapchat: @mary_skinner1 Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com
Jul 03, 2023•43 min•Ep. 10
9. Is baby Botox a scam? Is lip filler migration inevitable? How young is too young for tox? How do cosmetic injectables work anyway?? Alexandra Sweet, PA_C and my personal injector, is here to answer all of YOUR burning questions about botox, filler, and medical aesthetics. WHERE TO FIND ALEX: instagram: https://instagram.com/aesthetically_alex?igshid=YzcxN2Q2NzY0OA== - Alex injects at Laser of Arlington in Clarendon, VA and Logan 14 in Washington, DC WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https://www.in...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 9
8. Today's installment in the Hey Mary advice series is all about relationships. What should you do when someone hits on your fiance in front of you? How do you make the decision to break up with someone you've spent years with? And when/how should you tell someone you're dating that you have a mental illness??? I also tell my own story of how I told my husband that I was bipolar, I share an exciting life update, and I give a few *spicy* book recommendations. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: https:/...
Jun 19, 2023•47 min•Ep. 8
7. The first guest episode of Prologues! Today we're welcoming a relative of mine, Morganne, onto the pod. Morganne is a fertility awareness educator, RN, and endo warrior. We're talking all things reproductive health, hormone support, fertility awareness, and birth control - plus, as someone who used to work in patient advocacy, Morganne also shares her tips for getting your doctor to take your concerns seriously. WHERE TO FIND MORGANNE: instagram: @fertilitydefined blog: fertilitydefined.com c...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 7
6. Well, I'm either getting better, or this is a brief break. I'll take it either way. Today I talk about a realization I had last week: I've actually been......really depressed lately. Sometimes I'm so focused on getting through each day that it takes a lightbulb moment for me to realize that things have gotten bad again - and once I do, I have to start to pull myself out of it. This episode is all about my actionable tips for getting out of a funk. I'm only sharing what has *actually* worked f...
Jun 05, 2023•44 min•Ep. 6
5. "If you're lonely when you're alone, you are in bad company." - Jean-Paul Sartre In this episode I talk all about my recent journey of living alone while my husband and I are long distance. I discuss my introverted nature and the way being alone has sometimes not been by choice - and I also talk about how freeing it is to embrace yourself as your own best friend and look forward to alone time. This episode is all about becoming the best company you could possibly have. WHERE TO FIND ME: https...
May 29, 2023•37 min•Ep. 5
4. The first Q&A episode! We talk communicating with toxic roommates, figuring out where to put down roots, and how to tell your religious parents that you're moving in with a fiance. FIND MARY: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com
May 22, 2023•42 min•Ep. 4
3. It's literally going to be fine, swear In this episode of Prologues, I reflect on the pieces of advice I wish someone had told me as I was graduating college. From job applications, to losing friendships, to my personal distaste for LinkedIn posts, I talk about it all. FIND MARY: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com
May 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 3
2. In this episode, I tell my mental health story. I hope this reaches someone who needs it 🫶🏼 Depression being linked to memory gaps: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/depression-and-memory-loss#:~:text=Depression%20has%20been%20linked%20to%20memory%20problems%2C%20such,memory.%20Depression%20is%20associated%20with%20short-term%20memory%20loss. Link between Bipolar and OCD: https://www.verywellmind.com/ocd-and-bipolar-disorder-2510583 https://www.verywellhealth.com/ocd-and-bipolar-...
May 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 2
1. Welcome to the first episode of Prologues! In this kickoff episode, host Mary Skinner unpacks one of the most guiding beliefs in her life: having more time than you think. It is never too late to change your life, chase a passion, or hit a new high - and we are all still at the beginning of our stories. Study for increased sexual satisfaction as women age: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120103134907.htm WHERE TO FIND MARY: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner https://www.y...
May 01, 2023•38 min•Ep. 1
