Prologues

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Religious and Relational Trauma, Healing, and Therapy Insights from Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic Therapist Dr. Shelby Reep Mar 11, 2024

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Entry #40. Today I am joined by psychodynamic therapist Dr. Shelby Reep for a vulnerable conversation about mental health, trauma, and healing. Dr. Reep has a doctorate in clinical psychology and uses a trauma-informed approach to work with patients on a variety of topics, including religious trauma. As someone who has dealt with severe religious trauma, I was moved and encouraged by our conversation, and I hope this episode reaches anyone who may need it. Around the one hour mark, we also discussed listener FAQs, such as, "can therapists tell when their patient is the villain?" and, "what public perceptions surrounding mental health do therapists wish to correct?" This episode is raw, honest, emotional, and one of my personal favorites. I hope you enjoy. See you next Monday x FIND DR. REEP: Instagram: @ dr.shelbyreep Website: presentmindcounseling.com Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shelby-reep-portland-or/1223768 30% OFF PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

The Girls are Spring Cleaning Mar 04, 2024

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Entry #39. Today's episode is a fun debrief on what the Prologues girlies are spring cleaning out of their lives. I share about how I'm currently feeling an urge to take stock of my life and get rid of everything no longer serving me, and then we go through listener submissions to see what else just has to go. See you next Monday x 30% OFF PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

Fostering Independence in a Relationship | Staying True to Your Sense of Self and Identity Feb 26, 2024

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Entry #38. When I was younger, I struggled with getting swept away and losing parts of myself in my relationships. Multiple times, I fell into codependent habits, which proved detrimental to my mental health and the health of the relationships overall. It also wasn't fair on the past partners - nobody can be *everything* to somebody else. This is something I've spent years working on in therapy and out, and I am now in a place where I feel strong in my sense of self - which is obviously something that helps my marriage thrive. In today's episode, I am sharing my personal journey towards healthy independence in a relationship, why I think it's important, and also my struggle points. See you next Monday x This episode is sponsored by LMNT. Use this link for a free sample pack with purchase: DrinkLMNT.com/MarySkinner Info on LMNT's electrolyte ratios: https://science.drinklmnt.com/electrolytes/lmnts-electrolyte-ratios-explained/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hot&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5-uuBhDzARIsAAa21T9u6Q8CYjjEuIunJzRsyu0tn6PXMzArSa5Grcs2jZTJRACkWJDKgqwaAjNAEALw_wcB&_gl=1*1mzzelx*_ga*NzM4NjkzNTgzLjE3MDgzNzgxODY.*_ga_BKZV7MVXM7*MTcwODg5MDg2OC4zLjAuMTcwODg5MDg2OC42MC4wLjA. Headspace code for 60 days free: MARY60D 30% OFF PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

Maximizing Productivity and Mental Clarity with Journals, Planners, and Lists Feb 19, 2024

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37. At any given moment, I am within three feet of my journal or planner....but like actually. Journaling, planning, and list making are some of my favorite ways to order my thoughts, manage my productivity, regulate my emotions, and stay focused. I have been journaling and planning for years, so this week, I'm sharing my best tips and tricks for forming these new habits.

See you next week x

RESOURCES

Foucault's Panopticon: https://www.cla.purdue.edu/academic/english/theory/newhistoricism/modules/foucaultcarceral.html

Papier (current planner):

https://www.papier.com/

Why journaling is good for you:

https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1

https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-journaling

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-of-journaling/

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Emotional Burnout is OUT Feb 05, 2024

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Entry #36. Today's episode is particularly vulnerable, because I'm opening up about struggles I've had for months. I haven't been able to name it until now, but after a few recent sessions with my therapist, I've learned the name: emotional burnout. A result of steady stress over a long period of time, emotional burnout can happen to absolutely anyone, and it requires dedicated self care to heal from. I haven't started healing yet - I'm still in step one, which is realizing that I'm not okay. I hope this episode serves as both a marker in time and turning point for me, and also a wake-up call to anyone who may be listening who is experiencing the same thing.

See you next Monday x

SOURCES

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/emotional-exhaustion

https://www.healthline.com/health/emotional-exhaustion#outlook

https://www.choosingtherapy.com/emotional-burnout/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-upside-things/201908/how-deal-emotional-burnout?amp

https://www.betterup.com/blog/emotional-exhaustion

https://hbr.org/2020/04/how-to-refuel-when-youre-feeling-emotionally-drained

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GIRL TALK pt 3 | Boyfriend Air, Gym Anxiety, Orgasms Jan 29, 2024

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Entry #35. No, you're not crazy for thinking your skin has gotten worse since getting a boyfriend. Girl Talk is back for a third round, and we're covering everything from feeling anxious in the gym to faking orgasms. Check out @theprologuespodcast on Instagram to hear from the group about topics like a best friend's husband admitting he was attracted to you, or whether you should delete old text threads from previous partners. See you next Monday x PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

Reviewing 2024 Wellness Trends Jan 22, 2024

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Entry #34. See you next Monday x This episode is sponsored by LMNT. FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT WITH PURCHASE: DrinkLMNT.com/MarySkinner They also have a zero-questions-asked return policy! ARTICLES: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/consumer-packaged-goods/our-insights/still-feeling-good-the-us-wellness-market-continues-to-boom https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5941775/#:~:text=Facilities%20offering%20sauna%20bathing%20often,%2C%20stress%20management%2C%20and%20relaxation PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

Loving Someone Through Depression Jan 15, 2024

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Entry #33. This is one of my favorite episodes to date. I have been living with mental illness (bipolar II + ocd) for almost half my life, and it's something that feels present in my closest relationships. I've also supported loved ones through their own difficult times of depression. Today on Prologues, I'm combining both sides of that experience to offer thoughts and advice on loving someone through depression - both loving someone going through depression, and being a good partner to someone else when I'm depressed. I hope you enjoy this episode - if you like Prologues, it helps the show so much to give it a positive rating/review wherever you listen to your podcasts. See you next Monday x PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

2024 INS & OUTS + start of year catch-up Jan 08, 2024

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Entry #32. *ins and outs start at 20:53* Welcome to the first episode of the new year! After a two week break for the holidays, I am excited to be back. I thought it was only right to kick 2024 off with a big life update session, since this year is going to bring a lot of change for me, and then we discussed everything that is IN and OUT for 2024. Let me know your ins and outs below or on the Prologues instagram!

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My Healing End of Year Ritual + 2023 in Review Dec 18, 2023

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31. I can't believe this is the last episode for 2023. I've been going through an intense period of reflection and reckoning lately, so I thought it would be a good time to catch you up on some personal things I've gone through this year, as well as how I plan to process and move forward. I also look forward to my end of year ritual every year, because it's a time for me to take stock of my life and set intentions for the future. It's one of my favorite moments of the holiday season. I hope this episode inspires you to start your own end of year tradition! Thank you for listening to Prologues. I'll see you in 2024 x This episode is sponsored by LMNT. FREE SAMPLE PACK OF LMNT WITH PURCHASE: DrinkLMNT.com/MarySkinner They also have a zero-questions-asked return policy! MY RELLERY COLLECTION: https://rellery.com/collections/new/products/mary-x-rellery (RE-STOCKING 12.19 10am EST) PROLOGUES MERCH: theprologuespodcast.com WHERE TO FIND ME: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mary.cj.skinner - Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprologuespodcast - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarySkinner - Business inquiries / submissions for upcoming Q&A episodes: theprologuespodcast@gmail.com

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