Skirts Up!

Samantha Mandell and Melissa Matthews

Get ready to hike up your confidence and kick societal expectations to the curb with Skirts Up, the hilariously honest podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, Samantha Mandell and Melissa Matthews! Tired of the flawless facade? Sam and Mel are here to spill the tea on their own epic fails, proving that imperfection is not only normal but the breeding ground for growth and laughter. More than just relatable mishaps, Skirts Up is a vibrant space dedicated to empowering women to fearlessly explore their curiosities and discover the endless possibilities life has to offer. This phenomenal pair tackles touchy topics often whispered about with a refreshing blend of lighthearted humor and insightful awareness. Join Sam and Mel as they welcome a diverse range of captivating guests, each bringing extensive and enlightening expertise to the table. From spiritual awakenings and navigating the complexities of sexuality to actionable steps for personal empowerment, Skirts Up leaves listeners with tangible takeaways to ignite their own journeys. Prepare for conversations that are spiritual, sexual, empowering, and yes, sometimes a little bit uncomfortable – because that's where the real growth happens. Tune in to Skirts Up and join the movement of embracing imperfection and boldly stepping into your full potential! Head to our website to learn more about us! https://theskirtsupshow.com/

  1. 10시간 전

    Spaghetti On The Wall, Kristan Swan

    Kristan Swan, creator of the guided journal Spaghetti on the Wall, discusses how journaling can evolve across life stages—from childhood “emotion dumps” to adult reflection practices—and why a journal can be a safe, nonjudgmental place to say the “scary” or “ugly” things without harming relationships. The hosts share barriers to journaling, including fear someone will read it and the challenge of not knowing what to write, and describe how Kristen’s journal provides simple prompts that make daily journaling tangible and quick (about 12–15 minutes). Kristan explains the journal’s structure: a nonjudgmental observer section to record events, and an “experience evaluator” to identify highs, lows, moments of alignment, and “not so much” experiences—designed to reduce reinforcing negative self-talk that can happen with free-form journaling. She shares personal context (being on her third marriage and earlier choices driven by longing for stability, external answers, and fear of self-knowledge) and how journaling can both document progress and, if filtered through self-criticism, entrench shame. She describes creating the first edition about 10 years ago for business-coaching clients to help awareness “bubble up” when conversations felt like repetitive loops. Post-COVID exhaustion led her to question business coaching, earn a Master’s in Education, realize academia bureaucracy wasn’t a fit, and reflect on “human doing” patterns, over-saying yes, self-worth, self-reliance, and learning to ask for help. The conversation also explores authenticity in professional identity, shedding rigid expectations, and adopting a creative mindset that welcomes not-knowing, curiosity, and possibility. Kristan emphasizes that getting still and reflecting daily helps people trust themselves, make choices that do less harm to self and others, and reconnect with what genuinely matters. Follow Skirts Up on social media!Visit Samantha’s new mental health business, Sweet Soul WellnessGet your beginner friendly, spaghetti on the wall journal, by visiting Kristan Swan online.

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    Becoming Securely Loved, Bev Mitelman

    The hosts interview Bev Middleman, a relationship and attachment trauma practitioner and founder of Securely Loved, about how attachment styles shape self-esteem, self-trust, emotional regulation, and relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and romantic partners. Bev explains attachment as learned behavior formed in childhood patterns of giving and receiving love, and emphasizes it can be unlearned and relearned. She outlines two broad categories—secure vs. insecure attachment—then details the three insecure subtypes: anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and disorganized (fearful-avoidant). Secure attachment develops from predictable emotional attunement, helping children identify emotions, regulate the nervous system, and communicate needs with boundaries. Insecure attachment exists on a spectrum and is not gendered. Bev describes anxious-preoccupied attachment as driven by an abandonment wound, people-pleasing (fawn) then fighting in conflict, low self-worth, and difficulty with boundaries. Dismissive-avoidant attachment is linked to emotional neglect or stoic/high-demand environments, detachment from emotions, retreating to isolation to self-regulate, and fear of engulfment. Disorganized/fearful-avoidant attachment combines anxious and avoidant traits, is associated with chaotic or abusive upbringings, centers on betrayal wounds, and often shows hot-and-cold intimacy, anger, rage, and hypervigilance. The conversation connects attachment to stress physiology (fight/flight/fawn/freeze), cortisol, and health. Be sure to take her free quiz at securelyloved.com that provides primary and secondary attachment styles. Check out all of Bev Mitelman's offerings and follow her on social media!Learn more about us on our Skirts Up websiteVisit Samantha’s new mental health business, Sweet Soul Wellness

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Get ready to hike up your confidence and kick societal expectations to the curb with Skirts Up, the hilariously honest podcast hosted by the dynamic duo, Samantha Mandell and Melissa Matthews! Tired of the flawless facade? Sam and Mel are here to spill the tea on their own epic fails, proving that imperfection is not only normal but the breeding ground for growth and laughter. More than just relatable mishaps, Skirts Up is a vibrant space dedicated to empowering women to fearlessly explore their curiosities and discover the endless possibilities life has to offer. This phenomenal pair tackles touchy topics often whispered about with a refreshing blend of lighthearted humor and insightful awareness. Join Sam and Mel as they welcome a diverse range of captivating guests, each bringing extensive and enlightening expertise to the table. From spiritual awakenings and navigating the complexities of sexuality to actionable steps for personal empowerment, Skirts Up leaves listeners with tangible takeaways to ignite their own journeys. Prepare for conversations that are spiritual, sexual, empowering, and yes, sometimes a little bit uncomfortable – because that's where the real growth happens. Tune in to Skirts Up and join the movement of embracing imperfection and boldly stepping into your full potential! Head to our website to learn more about us! https://theskirtsupshow.com/