Welcome to the first episode ever where we are joined by Samantha's husband, Simon Mandell. Simon gets the opportunity to set the records straight. Who really is the better driver? What really happened when he hit that deer earlier in the month? he may or may not even confess to wearing no seat belt! Simon was not expecting to be on the air so everything is 100% unscripted. Samantha and Simon ask each other deep, insightful questions about their 7 years together such as "What is our weakest and ...
Oct 31, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
The girls shake things up a bit by skipping their traditional intro and "skirting" into the meat of today's show. Samantha and Melissa welcome Megan Ward, a Georgia Clarke county foster parent and creator of The Five Hive on to show to share the ugly truths within the foster care system. The Five Hive was created when Megan and her business partner, Kim realized that there was a shortage of foster parents. After evaluating past foster parents, it became clear that most parents felt alone in the ...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Today, Samantha tells the story of her husband hitting a deer with her car which leads him to being stranded on the highway despite Sam's plea of having the car towed to the mechanic shop. Melissa shares how her previous fail of not making any bowls in her first pottery class has changed to having several completed items that are meticulously decorated by hand! Goes to show perseverance after a fail is how you turn it into success. Did you hear about the exclusive charity event we are hosting? S...
Oct 17, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Samantha shares the story of stocking her husbands biological father (Who is a high ranking police officer) while intoxicated, after midnight. Then proceeds to share a fail about how she busted her face on the dance floor. Melissa tells the NOT traumatizing story of cutting the tip of her finger off late at night. The Skirts Up Show thanks their friend, Aria, a domestic violence and sexual assault investigator with the Dekalb County District Attorney Office for joining us and sharing shocking st...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to the first official recording of Lottie Don't Lie. Today Samantha and Melissa acknowledge the devastation endured by Georgia in and around Augusta through Asheville and several surrounding cities. Dear friend, Kelly Palmatier of Channeling White Light was significantly impacted by hurricane Helene's mass destruction. Luckily her family, including 3 fur babies, were able to safely evacuate. The Skirts Up Squad wants to support as many communities as possible and has listed reputable res...
Oct 03, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to Season Two, Episode One! The anticipation of this has been building up for three long months and the day is finally here! Samantha's mind is blown by Kelly Palmatier of Channeling White Light while she shares with us a fascinating look on life. -Rate and review the show to help us grow! Schedule a meeting with Kelly at Channeling White Light Apply to record with us from our Website, The Skirts Up Show Connect with us on Facebook, Skirts Up! Follow us on Instagram @theskirtsupshow...
Sep 26, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Join Samantha and Melissa as they experience their first ever mediumship reading by psychic medium, Kelly Palmatier of Channeling White Light. You will be blown away by when you hear Kelly give us exact names of loved ones, reveals a long hidden secret, and even passes their test of validity. Learn more about Channeling White Light and book a session with Kelly on her website, Channeling White Light. Follow Kelly Palmatier on Facebook and Instagram Check out The Skirts Up Show including upcoming...
Sep 19, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
You are officially TWO weeks away from Season two release! Listen in to our own private psychic reading with our new BFF Kelly Palmatier of Channeling White Light. Some very personal details are shared including, maybe one of us is a psychic too... You can meet Kelly too! Visit Channeling White Light and schedule with her today! Follow us on FB , Insta , and YouTube (Don't forget we are going to be LIVE on Sunday, September 15th. Check the event out HERE ! View our upcoming events a Merch on our...
Sep 12, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 18
This encore episode is dedicated to those impacted by the Apalachee High School shooting. Our Community is in mourning and in honor of the lives lost, lets take another listen to what children need us to know. Here them discuss their thoughts on school shootings and what the world needs to be a better place. Catch the full episode, Season One Finale: Kids Say the Darndest Things Find more info for our live event at Slow Pour Brewing on September 15th at 2pm HERE! Follow us on Facebook and Instag...
Sep 05, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Listen now to hear exciting opportunity of to meet your Skirts Up girls LIVE on September 15th, 2024 at Slow Pour Brewing in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Find event details HERE ! Also take advantage of our first ever ENCORE episode where after some heart warming feedback we decided to take part of our episode with Melissa Walker where she describes how complex trauma is built but most importantly how to find the best therapist on your budget. Check out the whole two part episode here: Pt 1. Healing ...
Aug 29, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode, hosts Samantha and Melissa engage in lively banter and reflections as they reach the season finale of their podcast "Skirts Up." The episode opens with a recap of the season's highlights and favorite moments shared by both hosts. They reminisce about past episodes, including "Making Friends in Your 30s," The conversation shifts towards their future plans, teasing an adventurous upcoming season. This leads into a segment featuring interviews with children of different ages, discu...
Jul 22, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join Samantha and Melissa in this episode of Skirts Up as they dive into the fascinating world of lucid dreaming. With their special guest, Amina, a lucid dreaming coach and host of The Dream World Podcast, they explore the mysteries of dreaming, techniques to achieve lucidity, and how to use dreams for personal growth and healing. From dream analysis to real-life applications, this episode is packed with insightful discussions and practical tips. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Happy Pride Month!! Listen till the end to hear Yellows vulnerable experience with coming out as Bi to her family and friends. In this episode of 'Skirts Up,' hosts Samantha and Melissa explore the vibrant and unpredictable world of modern dating in Atlanta. From awkward encounters and wild date stories to the pros and cons of dating apps versus organic meetings, they leave no stone unturned. Special guests Hannah, Cathryn, and Yellow share their unique experiences, ranging from disastrous dates...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Sam's sister, Hannah, join Sam and Mel on the porch to share a little sneak peak of what their next episode will be about. The ladies also discuss how proud they are of their previous episode, "Maturing Though Life With A Bestie." If you missed that one, It's Hilarious. Highly encourage you to check it out!
Jun 17, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Hear the life lessons and hilarious misadventures of two besties that grew through their teens, twenties, and into their thirties together. Samantha's long time best friend, Courtney, joins us for a good laugh and dives into how to advocate for your child with special needs. Join Our Show at www.theskirtupshow.com Follow us on FB : Insta : YouTube Episodes we refer to: Adulting and Friendship in our thirties and Healing Trauma with Melissa Walker, LMFT...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome back to " On The Porch With Sam and Mel" where they discuss their lasting thoughts or updates from the previous episode.
Jun 03, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Samantha and Mel sit on their porch and share the process of how "Skirts Up!" was born. Find out what challenges they faced and what they are currently working towards.
Jun 01, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
* Listeners discretion is advised* Dive into a powerful discussion with Samantha, Melissa and therapist Melissa Walker, LMFT. Uncover transformative insights on overcoming trauma, the impact it has on mental health, and the journey to personal growth. Discover personal stories of resilience, the transformative power of therapy, and practical tips for embarking on your healing journey. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand trauma, interested in the healing process, or simply looking for a dose...
May 27, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 8
* Listeners discretion is advised* ( Part 2 of 2) Dive into a powerful discussion with Samantha, Melissa and therapist Melissa Walker, LMFT. Uncover transformative insights on overcoming trauma, the impact it has on mental health, and the journey to personal growth. Discover personal stories of resilience, the transformative power of therapy, and practical tips for embarking on your healing journey. Perfect for anyone seeking to understand trauma, interested in the healing process, or simply loo...
May 27, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
*This episode has video! Watch it on YouTube * Join Samantha and Melissa on "On the Porch with Sam and Mel" as they delve into a captivating discussion about their previous episode. Melissa and her sisters reflect on their shared experiences and candidly share their thoughts and emotions of having their story finally told. Listen in to see what Melissa, Jen, and Kristi wish they would have shared more of and what resonated the most to each of them. "On the Porch with Sam and Mel" is a radiant bl...
May 20, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Hosts Samantha and Melissa, play two recordings from callers, Kristi and Jen, who share their astonishing discoveries and emotional journeys through Ancestry and 23andMe. From uncovering surprising family connections to exploring personal histories, their revelation is unreal! Find out how their story intertwines with one of our hosts.
May 13, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Megan joins the show today to share her experience with God telling her to begin on an entrepreneurial journey aimed to support her community. Discussions get personal when Sam starts asking questions on what it means to "be a Christian" and what really makes or breaks ones destiny for Heaven. Melissa explains the similarities and differences from a previously Mormon standpoint and how her intuition is her guiding voice now.
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this special two-part episode combined into one, Melissa gives Samantha a personalized tarot card reading, diving deep into her current challenges and guides her to where her focus should lie. Samantha shares her experience with an intuitive reader and how these two readings align. Take a listen to discover what emotions and meanings were discovered! Apply to record with us from our Website, The Skirts Up Show Connect with us on Facebook, Skirts Up ! Feed your curiosity about Tarot on Biddy T...
Apr 15, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join Melissa and Samantha as they embark on a rollercoaster of experiences, from Melissa's exhilarating expo quilting success to Samantha's battle with technical difficulties. In this episode, they delve into a captivating discussion on their spiritual curiosity, exploring the five defining characteristics of spirituality. Through quizzes designed to uncover their religious inclinations, they uncover a surprising alignment in their beliefs, adding an unexpected Veggie Tale sing-a-long just for y...
Apr 01, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This episode is all real talk and unfiltered stories! Melissa tells us how she ended her with relationship with her Mormon faith and embraced her new-found love of quilting. Samantha shares her journey of navigating motherhood in high school. Expect a candid conversation, shared fails, and some good ol' banter as Samantha and Melissa dive into life's wins and losses, while offering a supportive space for everyone to connect and share their own stories. You won't want to miss this one! Subscribe ...
Mar 11, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Life is a rollercoaster…from Samantha's late-night car escapade to Melissa's adventures in friendship-making as a grown-up. They'll dig into the ups and downs of making friends, overcoming trust issues, and the magic of building a rock-solid community. It's a wild ride of laughter and heart-to-heart chats that you won't want to miss. So join us and become part of the Skirts Up family today. Subscribe to the show here in this player! Visit us at https://theskirtsupshow.com and follow us on Instag...
Mar 11, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Who doesn’t love a well-done TV show?! Our latest episode of Skirts Up dives deep into our top 6 favorite TV shows, from the comforting humor of 'The Office' to the emotional drama of 'Grey's Anatomy.' We discuss the evolving perspectives on beloved series, the power of representation in 'Jane the Virgin,' and the comfort found in re-watching familiar episodes. Special guest Lola shares her insights on drama-free parenting and the impact of TV shows on our lives. Grab yourself a cup of coffee an...
Mar 11, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Are you tired of being the adult and need a good laugh? Join us as we get real but have fun doing it each week on Skirts Up! Here's what you can expect from our show... Launching soon! Subscribe to the show here in this player! Visit us at https://theskirtsupshow.com and follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskirtsupshow/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skirtsup...
Feb 20, 2024•3 min
