There are a lot of difficult parts of being human, and all of those things tend to revolve around feelings that arise within us that are hard to tolerate. Feelings that we have never been taught to feel. Feelings that we have been told are bad. Feelings that now, when they arise, overwhelms, paralyzes and collapses us. In this new series on RECLAIM called Reclaiming What Is Hard, I want to break down some of these difficult feelings, shed light on what they may mean, and explore different ways of thinking and relating to them so that you may find wisdom in what is hard. In this episode, I explore embarrassment including why it can paralyze us, why some of us seek it out and how we can relate to it so it stops getting in our way.

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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.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Harwell, PsyD, LMFT, a training and supervising analyst, respected instructor, and practicing clinician specializing in trauma, relational psychoanalysis, and personal development. We explore the depth of psychoanalysis, the art of therapy, and the ways relational and contemporary psychoanalytic principles can help us understand our emotions, behaviors, and inner stories. Michelle shares insights on mental health, self-awareness, agency, grief, frustration, and emotional complexity, offering a rare look into the therapeutic process and the mind-body connection. Whether you're curious about psychotherapy, depth psychology, or navigating your own emotional growth, this conversation provides clarity, humor, and profound understanding to support your journey.

To grab the show notes including all the information on today's guest, go to www.ThaisSky.com/podcast/223.

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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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.

In this episode of RECLAIM, I dive into an exploration around validation in relationships and explore why we seek validation from partners, parents, and others. Learn how to cope with a lack of validation, understand how its connected to childhood wounds, and discover strategies for healing without validation. If you struggle with self worth or crave constant reassurance, this episode offers a psychoanalytic perspective on validation and practical insights for relationship struggles and emotional needs in relationships.

To grab the show notes go to www.ThaisSky.com/podcast/222.

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

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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