RECLAIM is a podcast where I examine, interrogate and reclaim pop psychology, self-help and wellness ideas. There are a lot of ideas out there on how to live your best life. It can be hard to know what conflicting advice to follow. I am Thais Sky and as a psychotherapist, I am here to add context and nuance to the conversation so you can discern what will work best for you in living the life you want. I am sometimes joined by incredible guests who offer a vast array of expertise and wisdom in the realms of psychology, self-development, relationships, money, worthiness, politics, philosophy, entrepreneurship, sex, social justice and more. Welcome!
Are you wondering if therapy is working — or whether your therapist might actually be doing more harm than good? In this episode, I break down the real signs of good therapy, therapist red flags to watch for, and how to find the right therapist for meaningful, lasting change. I also explore why AI therapy can't replace a real therapy relationship, how different therapy modalities affect your progress, and what to do when therapy feels stuck. Whether you're searching for depth psychology and psychoanalytic therapy or just trying to navigate the overwhelming world of mental health support — this episode will help you find the therapy you actually deserve.
To grab the show notes including all the information on today's guest, go to www.ThaisSky.com/podcast/229.
If you like what you heard, it would mean the world to me if you took a moment to leave a review and share this podcast with your community.
Thank you for your generous attention. XO Thaís
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DISCLAIMER: I am a therapist but I'm not your therapist. My podcast is for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for real mental health care. Please get help if you need it and in case of a crisis contact your local mental health hotline or emergency services.
31 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 228 Why You're Still Not Feeling Worthy (Despite Doing Everything Right)
Have you tried every self-worth habit (journaling, affirmations, self-care routines) and still feel fundamentally unworthy? In this episode, I break down why self-worth habits alone can't heal low self-esteem, and what depth psychology reveals about the real roots of the worthiness wound. If you're caught in the self-improvement trap, people pleasing, or struggling with shame and self-worth, this episode will change how you think about relational healing and what inner critic work actually requires. Real talk, no self-help shortcuts — just honest, nuanced psychotherapy wisdom for your healing self-worth journey.
To grab the show notes go to www.ThaisSky.com/podcast/228.
If you like what you heard, it would mean the world to me if you took a moment to leave a review and share this podcast with your community.
Thank you for your generous attention. XO Thaís
Socials //
Website: www.ThaisSky.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IamThaisSky
Instagram: www.instagram.com/IamThaisSky
DISCLAIMER: I am a therapist but I'm not your therapist. My podcast is for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for real mental health care. Please get help if you need it and in case of a crisis contact your local mental health hotline or emergency services.
3 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Ep. 227 Do I Need A Break?
Do you need a break — from a relationship, from therapy, or just from life? In this episode, licensed psychotherapist Thaís Sky explores the psychology behind taking a break, unpacking when distance is truly restorative and when it's actually conflict avoidance or fear of intimacy in disguise. Drawing on psychoanalytic therapy principles, she explores how dependency in relationships, attachment issues, and emotional regulation all shape our urge to step away. Whether you're considering a relationship break, a therapy break, or just craving self-awareness around your own relationship patterns, this episode offers thoughts to help you next time you are considering a break.
To grab the show notes go to www.ThaisSky.com/podcast/227.
If you like what you heard, it would mean the world to me if you took a moment to leave a review and share this podcast with your community.
Thank you for your generous attention. XO Thaís
Socials //
Website: www.ThaisSky.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IamThaisSky
Instagram: www.instagram.com/IamThaisSky
DISCLAIMER: I am a therapist but I'm not your therapist. My podcast is for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for real mental health care. Please get help if you need it and in case of a crisis contact your local mental health hotline or emergency services.
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Are You Getting Good Therapy?
Published 28 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Let's just challenge some misconceptions that we have about what isn't good therapy, right? Like good therapy is not just advice giving. If a therapist is constantly just telling you what to do, you're probably not getting a meaningful treatment. Because let's be honest, you probably don't need another person telling you what to do. You probably have ideas of what you should be doing. The difficulty is that you're not doing it. You're, you know, like I often talk to my supervisees or my mentees that if we are bothering to do the same thing to our clients, to say the same thing to our clients that everyone else in their lives are telling them, we're missing out on something. […]
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