Ep. 79 Being A Descendant of Colonizers with Becca Piastrelli
In this episode of RECLAIM, I dive into the topic of ancestry with Becca Piastrelli. We offer some thoughts around how to integrate the knowing that we are the descendants of both colonizers/oppressors and oppressed people. How do we hold both while also reaching to our ancestors for healing and belonging? We also explore time and how we find rest in a society that capitalizes on our productivity.
Ep. 78 Grief and Anger with Megan Devine
In this week’s episode of RECLAIM I am delighted to be interviewing grief and loss expert Megan Devine. Together we explore the ways in which we can support others who are navigating through grief while honoring their experience, as well as ways that can be hurtful. We also dive into anger, social justice and how we can hold better space for one another.
Ep. 77 How to Move Through the World as an Empath
Thais takes on another listener question in this episode of RECLAIM. As we start on our healing journey, we start becoming viscerally aware of the emotional wounds of others. The question then lies on how do we move through the world when we are so aware of other people’s pain? What is our role and what boundaries should we place? In this episode we also explore the concept of the inner child.
Ep. 76 Meditation and Mental Health with Rebekah Borucki
What does it look like to navigate mental health as coaches/teachers/healers/therapists? That is what I explore with Rebekah “Bex” Borucki in this episode of RECLAIM. Together, we dive into topics of meditation, accepting what is while also fighting for what you want, being transparent about your mental health as an expert in the wellness industry and more.
Ep. 75 Unpacking Spiritual Bypassing with Thais Sky
In this special episode of RECLAIM, Thais Sky answers a question from a listener on spiritual bypassing. Let's explore what it means and doesn't mean to spiritually bypass, why sometimes it's necessary and ways we can be tender to ourselves so we can avoid bypassing and get to the root of the pain.
Ep. 74 Unearthing Our Wisdom with Jessie Harrold
What does it mean to unearth our connection to who we really are and reclaim the wise woman within? In this episode, I interview birth doula, author and women’s coach, Jessie , as she shares her insights on transitioning into motherhood, connecting to the earth and our body, living as a fat person, and what it means to truly forgive.
Ep. 73 Living on a Dying Planet with Holly Truhlar
We are living in a crisis, Holly shares with us, and we have to stop pretending that we aren’t. So the question is - what can we do about it? In this conversation Holly and I explore oppression, capitalism ecocide and how to metabolize the despair and rage so we may move towards healing.
Ep. 72 Navigating The Imposter Complex with Tanya Geisler
In this episode, imposter complex expert, Tanya Geisler, and I dive into the lies the imposter syndrome tells us and how we can begin to dismantle the narrative inside of us telling us we cannot step into our starring role. We also explore intimacy, integrity, relationships and practicing discernment.
Ep. 71 Getting Your Needs Met with Dyana Valentine
I am joined this week by oracle Dyana Valentine as we go on an exquisite adventure into the realms of where social justice and spirituality meet. Together we talk about relationships and communal relating, getting our needs met and taking up space.
Ep. 70 Getting Intimate with Money and Aging with Bari Tessler
Let’s talk money! In this episode, I have with me financial therapist Bari Tessler as she shares her stories and struggles with money and aging. She also invites us to look more deeply at the relationship between money and our body and gives us some tools for how to develop a more intimate relationship with ourselves through money and aging.
Ep. 69 Entrepreneurship, Social Justice, and Paying Attention with Andréa Ranae
Grab some tea, sit down and enjoy this intimate conversation between two friends. I am joined in this episode by Andrea Ranae as we explore a variety of topics including entrepreneurship, owning our vision, wanting to be seen, sustainable justice and more. The theme that keeps arising in our conversation is the topic of attention and what are we paying attention to. Enjoy!
Ep. 67 Reclaiming Worth: Intimacy And Not Dropping Each Other
This episode is part of the Reclaiming Worth series, a series here on RECLAIM the podcast where I explore the worthiness wound and the ways we hold ourselves back. In this series, you will be invited into a deeper inquiry around ways you can come home within yourself and take up greater space as a worthy woman. In this ninth part of the series, I explore intimacy, relationships, consent, attachment and how we can do better by one another.
Ep. 66 Reclaiming Worth: Eating Your Worth
This episode is part of the Reclaiming Worth series, a series here on RECLAIM the podcast where I explore the worthiness wound and the ways we hold ourselves back. In this series, you will be invited into a deeper inquiry around ways you can come home within yourself and take up greater space as a worthy woman. In this eighth part of the series, I share intimate stories of my experiences with disordered eating and some valuable lessons I’ve learned along the way to a more nourishing relationship with my body and pleasure.
Ep. 65 Reclaiming Worth: Not All Boundaries Are Created Equal
This episode is part of the Reclaiming Worth series, a series here on RECLAIM the podcast where I explore the worthiness wound and the ways we hold ourselves back. In this series, you will be invited into a deeper inquiry around ways you can come home within yourself and take up greater space as a worthy woman. In this seventh part of the series, I address the differences between rigid and flexible boundaries and a tool you can use to practice boundary setting in a way that allows for intimacy and sovereignty.
Ep. 64 Reclaiming Worth: The Shame Of The Wound
This episode is part of the Reclaiming Worth series, a series here on RECLAIM the podcast where I explore the worthiness wound and the ways we hold ourselves back. In this series, you will be invited into a deeper inquiry around ways you can come home within yourself and take up greater space as a worthy woman. In this sixth part of the series, I explore the surprising and non-surprising ways the worthiness wound shows up in our lives and my thoughts around shame and how to navigate it when it comes up.
Ep. 63 Dying and the Repairing of Belonging with Rachael Rice
What does it mean to live in a death-phobic culture? What hope do we have for the future living on a damaged planet? What role does ancestral connection play in grief and creativity? In this nourishing conversation, Rachael Rice shares her thoughts on death, belonging and the art of living.
Ep. 62 You Were Born With A Vagina But Weren't A Girl? Exploring Gender with Lindsey Rae Part 1
In this new series with my good friend and recurring guest, Lindsey Rae, we explore gender and sexuality. As two white cis hetero women, we have begun the journey of unpacking gender bias and the ways we maintain the oppressive construct of gender and have decided to share our learning process with you all. This is an important conversation on what it means to be human. Welcome!
Ep. 61 Coaching v Therapy with Megan Hale
As a graduate student of clinical psychology, I have been exploring the world of psychotherapy for the past year. In that exploration I have learned some major differences between therapy and coaching, as well as some similarities that neither industry wants to admit. In this conversation with therapist turned coach, Megan Hale, we explore these two realm of mental health and offer some thoughts for how we can be more responsible with our mental health as well as the mental health of other people.
Ep. 60 Top Five Moments Of 2018
In this final episode of the year, Thais explores her top five favorite moments of RECLAIM in 2018 as well as some side tangent thoughts around intimacy, white supremacy and more..
Ep. 59 You're Waking Up To Your White Privilege, Now What? Part 5 with Lindsey Rae
In this fifth and final installment of You’re Waking Up To Your White Privilege, Now What?, recurring guest Lindsey Rae and I explore how to apologize when us white women harm people of color. We share a variety of how not to apologize followed by a framework on how to apologize in a way that holds you accountable to the harm. Since we are nearing the holiday season we also touch upon how to talk about racism with your family and the real meaning behind Thanksgiving.