Prologues
Prologues is a lifestyle podcast hosted by Mary Skinner. Each episode is structured like a digital journal entry about whatever she is experiencing in life at the moment. She discusses mental health, relationships, wellness, beauty, personal development, and more. New episodes arrive every Monday morning as a reminder that everyone is still figuring out life for the first time.
Episodes
A Big Announcement 🫶🏼
Thank you so, so, so, so much for the community we’ve built through this podcast over the last two and a half years. I have truly loved making this show for you. Not goodbye forever!! Just a see you later 🫶🏼
Adding Whimsy to Everyday Life
Special shoutout to the girls on the From Start To Finish chat for sending in these delightful suggestions!!
In Defense of Intentionally Childfree Women | Freewrite
"You'll change your mind when you're older""Who will take care of you when you're older?""Not wanting kids is selfish"If you are also intentionally childfree, I know you've heard all of these not-so-subtle criticisms and digs. Society really hates a woman who doesn't want children, unfortunately. I don't have kids and don't have plans to ha
Q&A: Life in Edi, How to Stop Comparing Yourself To the Girl He Cheated With, Blowing Money in Mania
Happy first week of fall girlies xx
My Personal Syllabus for Autumn 2025
Personal syllabus, personal curriculum, etc - you've probably seen this trend dominating your fyp as schools and universities gear up for the next semester. The personal syllabus trend is all about coming up with your own list of "required readings," topics you'd like to know more about, skills you'd like to acquire, or really anything you want to assign yourself to learn. I
How To Rest Without Feeling Guilty About It
If your attempts at resting are filled with anxiety, comparison, or shame, this is the episode for you. As a dedicated do-nothing-er, I'm here to encourage you to unpack the inner critical voice telling you that you can't be still. Sure, rest can be productive, but it doesn't have to be, and you don't have to earn or justify it.xx Mary
Fall 2025 Fashion Trends, Straight From the Streets of Copenhagen
I've got some boots-on-the-ground fashion reporting for you today - I just got home from Copenhagen Fashion Week, and the street style outside of the runway shows left me so inspired for my own fall outfits. Here are all the trends the coolest girls you can think of are wearing this season.Read more on substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/hellomaryskinner/p/fall-2025-fashion-trends-straight?r=3
Beauty Standards, Anti-SPF Propaganda, and Red Flags in the Aesthetics Industry | with Dr Ben Taylor-Davies
Today I'm joined by Dr Ben Taylor-Davies from The Stockbridge Clinic to discuss some of the deeper issues threading through the aesthetics industry. From the lack of regulation and licensing for injectors in the UK (which leads to improper treatment and "Love Island face"), to the relationship between beauty treatments and the beauty standard, to the concerning rise of anti-sunscreen
Dialogues: Hangxiety, Long Distance, and Engagement Rings
*if you heard an earlier version of this episode today with a corrupted file and audio issues, no u didn’t. mercury retrograde has been coming for me* It's been too long since Dialogues hit the Prologues airwaves, so I'm back this week with another listener-led chat. We're discussing how to choose the best out of two guys, how to deal with long distance, and what to do when your hangxiety has you
26 Wrapped & Goals for 27!!
In keeping with Prologues tradition, here is the birthday episode!! This week I'm recapping all the biggest moments of 26 and laying out some hopes for 27. Thank you for listening and supporting, love you forever xx
Functional Freeze and Substack Doomscrolling
A few substack newsletters to follow if you want to start fixing your attention span:Postcards by ElleLearning Loving and Meaning MakingMind box The Love ListLong LiveBack RowAngel CakeRich TextAs Seen OnInternet PrincessOutlaws and HighwaysSteph :) Empty CaloriesLiminal SpaceTommy DixonCatherine ShannonCulture Study
You Can't Fail If You Never Try!
Why is it that I always feel the most motivated to change my life when I'm not in the position to do anything about it? This week I explore the fact that, actually, I am just afraid! Other topics include my childhood relationship with food and giving my husband a film education to prove to him that women are funnier than men. Obviously.
And Would It Still Be Fun If I Wasn't Posting It?
On this week's episode of Prologues I'm discussing the difference between old friendships and new friendships, my trouble finding a passion, a potentially changing mental health diagnosis, and my fear of peaking in my 20s / over-romanticizing my 30s
A Massive Life Recap & Catch Up!!!
I've been here, there, and everywhere lately, and it's been weeks since I've sat behind the mic and given a proper catch up!!
Married to an Influencer: My Husband Takes the Mic
If you've ever wondered what it's like being married to a full time influencer, my husband is here for the second part of his Prologues feature to spill it all. We also tell the story of how we met and answer questions related to our journey. Matthew is more of a behind-the-scenes man, so it's very special that he's joined us again!!
Expectation vs Reality - My Husband Interviews Me For One Year in Scotland
One year after making his Prologues debut during My United States Exit Interview, Matthew is back to follow up on how the first year in the UK went for both of us. Did reality meet our expectations?
1 Year in Scotland | Wherever You Go, There You Are
I've officially lived in Scotland for one entire year, which feels extraordinary, fake, joyful, and sudden all at once.
How To Feel Sexy & Confident
Women aren't really taught to feel sexy - to sexualize ourselves, sure, but to feel sexy for our own empowerment? Not really. Due to my upbringing in high-control religion, my relationship with my sexuality and confidence has always been layered. I feel I've swung to both extremes of the spectrum at times, before finally landing where I am now.
Dialogues: Friendship Breakups, Is P*rn Cheating, Interreligious Relationships
We're so back!!! Back with another Dialogues episode, the part of Prologues where you talk and I talk back x
How To Walk In Alignment With Your Purpose | Sarah Wood González on Journalism, Entrepreneurship, and Courage
Meet Sarah - How many people you know have gone from the trading floor at Goldman Sachs to being published in Vogue in less than five years? Now you know at least one - Sarah Wood González is a freelance journalist, agency owner, joy soldier, and creative spirit I met shortly after moving to Scotland. She knows all about how to take a risk on yourself - her entire career has been built off of bett
Freewrite: What Are We Going To Do About The Kids? Brain Rot, AI, and Empathy
Elon Musk recently went on the Joe Rogan Experience and said, "The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy." And I thought, f*ck that. In a world increasingly plagued by irresponsible AI usage, unbridled exposure to dangers online, and mind-numbing brain rot content, I think empathy will actually be our savior - empathy is what connects us to the shared human experience,
Embracing the Single Girl Mindset (even if you're taken)
The single girl mindset is all about prioritizing yourself, maintaining your independence, and being unafraid and unashamed to pursue your interests. I'm a firm believer that valuing your independence helps you show up as your best self in that relationship, and that the most important relationship you can ever have is with yourself. If you're enjoying Prologues, please consider giving the
I’m Changing My Life in 4 Months | Road to 27
I will turn 27 in four months, and I don’t want to turn one more year older without doing some of the things I’ve always assumed I’ll just get around to eventually. So I’m focusing hard and committing to making some serious lifestyle changes between now and 27, and I’m bringing you along for every step of the way. EDIT: there appears to be a a gap of about 10 seconds of silence towards the end of
Spring Reset: The Seasonal Productivity Wake-Up Call
The spring equinox marks the pivot from the dark to the light half of the year. March means Daylight Saving’s Time, cherry blossoms, more plans with friends, new inspiration at work, and an increase in energy as our bodies naturally align with the rhythm of the seasons. If nature waits until the spring equinox to start waking up and taking action, I think we should too. That’s why I planned my 202
Spring 2025 Trend Report
I don't think I've ever been this excited for spring. It's just me and my antihistamines against the world right now. Anti-algorithmic fashion, flip flops, pistachio green, and CBK - welcome to a round-up of all the predicted trends for S/S 25, as told by the hours of fashion articles, videos, and pinterest scrolls that I consumed so you don't have to. Are you interested in any of the trends or ar
Dialogues: Age Gaps, Is He Cheating, Honesty With Therapists
Another new (old) (renamed) series! Welcome to Dialogues, the segment where you send in your queries, questions, and scenarios, and I respond with my personal, and sometimes dubious, advice. The name Dialogues was a collaborative effort between the Prologues instagram community, with listener Emily Searth suggesting the name, and the community as a whole voting for it (the other option was Letter
New Segment: Freewrite (a brain dump episode about guilt and witnessing divorce)
Introducing a new segment on Prologues: the Freewrite. We love book/writing-related puns around here. Freewriting is a writing technique that calls for stream-of-consciousness-style writing for a predetermined amount of pages or time. The goal is to kickstart your brain's creative juices by demanding that it produce words - any words, even nonsensical words, just as long as you don't stop physical
Sierra Boudreaux on Mental Wellness, Authenticity, & Healing
This week on Prologues, my friend Sierra is here to share her experience getting re-diagnosed as an adult and the importance of staying open in your healing journey. We also dug into our childhoods to reflect on the experience of growing up mentally ill, and what that means for the rest of our lives still to come. Honest conversations like this one help us all feel less alone in our own journeys -
Everyday Luxuries
One of the keys to romanticizing your life, in my view, is developing an appreciation for everyday moments that make life more special. Although I love the big luxuries, it's the small ones that give me moments to look forward to each day73
5 Reflections For My 5 Year Anniversary
Stop Intellectualizing Your Feelings
Say it with me: the only way out is through. This is one of my favorite sayings, because it serves as a reminder to me that if I want to truly process and move on from a difficult feeling, I have to actually.....feel it. So whether you struggle with "feeling your feelings," or you've just been told you're too self aware to benefit from talking about them, this episode is for you.
How To Take A Chance On Yourself | with Gabby Secomb Flegg
Long distance daughters, self-employed or small business owners, and anyone feeling stuck - this episode is for you. My friend Gabby from @scotlandmagic sat down with me to discuss her incredible journey moving 10,000 miles across the world and the self-reinvention and courage necessary to change your entire life. Gabby has dedicated her career and businesses to helping women find community, feel
Lessons From My Therapist
I've been in and out of therapy over the last decade, but the years I've spent with my current therapist have taught me more than all the rest combined. Over our sessions, I've noticed the same core principles and ideas coming up time and time again, so today I have compiled them into this episode. The top lessons I've learned in therapy - use these as journal prompts, bring them up in your own se
You Need To Get A Hobby
68. If you have also been haunted for years by glamdemon2004 asking if you could name a hobby outside of media consumption...this episode is for you. But on a serious note, during my 3 month break from the podcast, I realized that I did not have enough offline hobbies filling my time, sparking my creativity and interest, exercising my brain, and enriching my life. I realized that in order to be an
2025 Is the Year of....
67. Three months later....welcome to Prologues Season 2! I hope you missed me as much as I missed you. What better time to enter into a new era on the podcast than now, at the start of a brand new year. I've spent the last three months getting serious with myself about what I'm doing - in my career, in my pursuits and hobbies, in my relationships, in life as a whole - and now I am back and so exci
I'm On Sabbatical | Season One Finale
66. After much time and consideration, Prologues is going on a temporary hiatus to allow me to not only rebrand and refresh the podcast, but also to allow me to take a sabbatical for personal growth.
2024 has proven to be a year of immense change, adjustment, and development for me, and I am excited that this break will allow me the chance to reflect, process, and settle in order to come back ent
Resetting Intentions and Manifestations For the End of 2024
This week’s episode is all about regrouping before the home stretch of 2024. I don’t know about you, but there are a few areas I feel my performance has dipped in this summer, and rather than wait til the exciting energy of the new year, I’d like to give myself a new start today. Although I kept the specific topics light, in this episode I shared my process for setting intentions and manifestatio
Girl Talk pt 6: Female Friendships and Orbital Fat Loss
64. In which I realized in real time that maybe my life isn't actually falling to pieces, maybe it's that new birth control I'm on... Girl Talk pt 6 is all about Volufiline, insomnia, decoding friendships, and how to layer your fragrances. Join for another lighthearted chat with the girls x
Info on Volufiline:
https://www.skin-iv.com/en/ingredients/volufiline-2/#:~:text=It%20promote
The Opposite of Anxiety is Action
63.
The tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTFenVMf1/
Icing your vagus nerve: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10573386/
https://www.theskimm.com/wellness/vagus-nerve-stimulation-anxiety
https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/vagus-nerve-cooling-anxiety
Completing the cycle: https://hr.uky.edu/news/2020-11-17/completing-our-bodys-stress-response-cycle
https://teachingcommons.stanford.e
Autumn 2024 Trend Report
62. It’s finally the best time of year for food, temperature, holidays, and of course, fashion. I’ve spent hours pouring over the internet and watching the girlies on the streets to assemble this list of Fall 2024 trends, and my wishlist is already a mile long…AUTUMN TREND PINTEREST BOARD:This episode is sponsored by LMNT. Check out this link for free sample pack of LMNT with the purchase of a dri
10 Conversations to Have Before Moving In Together
61. We've all seen the social media horror stories of fairytale romances turned sour because it turns out two people are incompatible living together - so what can you do before moving in with a partner to set your relationship and new living arrangement up for success?
I moved in with my now-husband about three and a half years ago, and today's episode is about the 10 conversations we ha
My Hierarchy of Needs for Intentional Self Care
60. Have you heard of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? You've probably seen the diagram - a pyramid table with basic level needs on the bottom (food, shelter, community) and growth-based needs on top (purpose, fulfillment, self-esteem). In my constant quest for finding The Point of it all, I decided to sit down and flesh out my own personalized hierarchy of needs, and today I'm sharing wit
Mary and Clara Pass the Mic
59. Today's episode is special, because one of my best friends, miss Clara Peirce, is capping off her 11 day trip to visit me by coming on the pod. Two girls, one brain cell, and one microphone - this episode is a closer look into Clara's brain and into the side of me that giggles.
I had so much fun recording and editing this episode, so we all need to tell Clara that she needs to come b
26 Thoughts for Turning 26
58. I recently rang in my 26th birthday, I'm having some big feelings....I have always looked forward to past birthdays because I've seen getting older as a pathway to more self confidence, growth, and knowing myself better. However, for whatever reason, this birthday has brought up a lot of conflicting feelings for me. I recorded this episode to serve as a sort of time capsule for the exa
What I Wish I Knew While Wedding Planning pt 2
57. Today we're finishing off the wedding reflections!
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Girl Talk pt 5: Academic Validation, Marriage & Breakups, The Best Underwear, Orgasms
56. The listener-favorite Girl Talk series is back for the fifth installment, and the Prologues girlies delivered when it came to write-in suggestions. *Is* it bad to need academic validation? Do I have to break up with my boyfriend if I know I don't want to marry him? And what is orgasming good for, anyway? Pop your headphones in for a cleaning session or long walk and dive in with the girls.
7 Steps to Finding Your Personal Style
#55. I've been making outfit videos online for over 3 years, and in that time, my style has gone through multiple evolutions - I've had some outfits I love, and I've also had some fashion tragedies as well. Over the last year and a half or so, I really feel like I've found my authentic style and have curated a wardrobe I'm in love with. Today I'm breaking that process down
What I Wish I Knew While Wedding Planning
Entry #54. If you have planned or are currently planning a wedding, you probably know how stressful and confusing it can be. From managing the opinions of others to navigating traditions and expectations to feeling pressured to make the day as Instagram-worthy as possible, weddings have the potential to turn from a day of celebration to a day of anxiety.
When I was in my fiance era, I felt a lot
The Post-Move Funk
#53.
It is officially one month since I moved to Scotland, and although I didn't expect it all to be sunshine and roses, I've still been surprised at how emotionally difficult I've found the process of settling in to be. Today’s episode is definitely a journal entry, but I do also share my therapist-advised action plan for getting out of my funk.
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I Moved to Scotland: Storytime
Entry #52. A few days ago I got a DM marveling at how smooth my international move was based off of the content I posted on IG and Youtube - dear reader, it was not. It was manageable, but I was STRESSED for a while there. Here's the story of my move to Scotland!
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My United States Exit Interview ft. Matthew
Entry #51
6 Productivity Tips for Low Energy Girls
Entry #50. For the people who can barely keep their eyes open every day, but still have important things to get done, here are 6 of my tried-and-true personal tips for maximizing productivity while struggling low energy (or mild-moderate depression).
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Hot Girl Summer Favorites | 2024 Fashion and Beauty Trends
Entry #49. I can't help it, I'm just a girl, and I love everything about tailoring my outfits, makeup, and products to a new season. Today I'm sharing my favorite products, trends, techniques, etc for hot girl summer 2024. Let me know yours!
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Girl Talk pt 4: Should You Have to Ask for Flowers? How to Make Friends in your 20s? How Long to Wait Before Getting Engaged?
Entry #48. Today we're tackling the age-old question that every single one of us has likely pondered.....do you like him? Or do you like the *idea* of him? In other words, girl talk is back!
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TTPD is My Deconstruction Album, I'm Drinking More Right Now?? And Tiktok Got Banned
Entry #47 - in which I fail to make a more upbeat, less depressing episode of this show lmao. Y'all, I KNOW some of you have been listening to TTPD and reliving religious trauma, so in this episode, I walk through a few of the most significant songs and lyrics to me. Also - I find I'm drinking a bit more than usual lately, which makes me want to re-evaluate again, and I'm also not sure if my drink
Nutrition for PCOS, Caffeine on an Empty Stomach, & Blood Sugar Balance | with Registered Dietitian Taylor Grasso @simplyhealthyrd
Entry #46. Simply Balanced's Taylor Grasso is here to answer listener questions for a registered dietitian! I loved getting the chance to sit down and chat with Taylor, and I learned so much from this episode - like the importance of blood sugar balance, how to craft the perfect snack plate, and so much more. If you liked this episode, make sure to check out Taylor @simplyhealthyrd on Tiktok and I
Am I Addicted to Social Media? My Story and Tips for Mindful Engagement
Entry #45. I know this might sound contradictory coming from an influencer and content creator, but I feel that social media addiction is a concerning problem in our current culture, and I believe strongly in learning how to practice healthy habits and mindful moderation when it comes to social media consumption. I've had an off and on struggle with social media addiction, and today I'm sh
What Makes Me Feel Safe in Therapy, ND Brains in Relationships, & Mental Health During My 9-5
Entry #44
I'm Not [Doing] Enough | Imposter Syndrome and the Feeling of Always Needing More
Entry #43.
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AMA: Tiktok Ban, Fighting With Your Partner, Content Creation, Masseter Botox, Anxiety Management
Entry #41.
ARTICLES MENTIONED
Tiktok ban: https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/16/tech/congress-privacy-tiktok-meta-social-network/index.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/13/technology/tiktok-ban-law-congress.html
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/13/1237501725/house-vote-tiktok-ban
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53476117
Oil pulling: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9602184/
Bilateral mo
Religious and Relational Trauma, Healing, and Therapy Insights from Clinical Psychologist and Psychodynamic Therapist Dr. Shelby Reep
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 conversat
The Girls are Spring Cleaning
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
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Fostering Independence in a Relationship | Staying True to Your Sense of Self and Identity
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 an
Maximizing Productivity and Mental Clarity with Journals, Planners, and Lists
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
Emotional Burnout is OUT
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
GIRL TALK pt 3 | Boyfriend Air, Gym Anxiety, Orgasms
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 t
Reviewing 2024 Wellness Trends
Entry #34.
See you next Monday x
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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=Faci
Loving Someone Through Depression
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 th
2024 INS & OUTS + start of year catch-up
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 Prol
My Healing End of Year Ritual + 2023 in Review
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
Girl Talk pt 2 | Low Libido, "The One," UTIs, Moving In, My Bachelorette
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
21 Ways to Make Christmas Feel Like Christmas Again
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Fight Over Flight | Therapy Lessons for Angry Girls
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 l
Beating the Fall & Winter Uglies
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
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5 Rules for Hibernation
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.
Getting Vulnerable and Spilling Secrets | Q&A
25.
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Manifest Your Dream Life
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 m
Hey Mary - Dreaming About an Ex, Finding the Right Therapist, Sharing Finances with a Partner
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.
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Long Distance Daughter Guilt
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*
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A *Realistic and Actionable* Guide to Romanticizing Your Life
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.
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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace
Bible Tea
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TED Business
Dark Night Tales with Brian King
Fantasy Flex
