Prologues

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My Frontal Lobe is Developing and I'm Healing My Inner Child Jul 03, 2023

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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

Spilling the Tea About Tox and Filler | with @aesthetically_alex Jun 26, 2023

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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.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

Hey Mary - Deciding When to Break Up, Dealing with Jealousy, Telling Your Partner You Have a Mental Illness Jun 19, 2023

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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://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

Fertility, Hormone Health, Birth Control, and Advocating for Yourself | with Morganne Skinner Jun 12, 2023

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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 classes, newsletter, endo guide, free consultation all at: linktr.ee/morganneskinner 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

I'm Coming Out of a Depressive Episode!! (I Hope) | Tips for Getting Out of a Funk Jun 05, 2023

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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 for me. I also share the two books I read last week and a piece of exciting life news! 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

How To Not Be Lonely When You're Alone | Living Alone & Being Your Own Best Friend May 29, 2023

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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://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

Hey Mary - Bad Roommates, Moving to New States, Telling Religious Parents You're Moving in With a Fiance May 22, 2023

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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

For the Post-Graduation Spiral May 15, 2023

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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

My Diagnosis Story | Living With Bipolar Disorder & OCD May 08, 2023

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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-disorder-5209510 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/bipolar-and-ocd https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-and-ocd 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

You Have Time May 01, 2023

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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.youtube.com/@MarySkinner Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

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