RECLAIM with Thais Sky

This episode of RECLAIM is a nourishing two-hour dialogue between three powerful women captured during an evening together in Macon, Georgia. Alexis P. Morgan, Andrea Ranae, and Layla Saad are each in their own right fierce advocates for love and justice and together they offer a rich tapestry of wisdom and insights into what it could look like to envision a new world grounded in faith and beauty....

In a reactive world where so much of who we are is shaped by what we do, Sonali invites us to slow down and ask ourselves, "are we truly listening?" As a leadership mentor committed to the amplification of marginalized & underrepresented women leaders, Sonali shares her insights on navigating other people's projections, listening deeply and stepping into our fire.   To grab the show notes includin...

What does it mean to take up space, both physical and energetically? This is the question that underlies this conversation with Dorcas Quynn McWilliams and Kristina Molinari, two of my teachers from Sol Yoga. They both draw from their unique viewpoints, one of living across the world, and the other of moving into a tiny house, to infuse deep wisdom into what it means to navigate boundaries, vulner...

The rise of yoga in the West has also seen the rise of the Instagram Yogis and this idea that yoga is only meant to serve white, flexible, able bodied women. Jessamyn Stanley, yoga teacher, author of Every Body Yoga, and body positivity advocate, challenges these norms. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on the practice of yoga, the shadow side of body positivity, cultural appropriation, a...

Money is a charged subject for many and it underlies most of our decisions each and every day. In this episode of RECLAIM, I am joined by my recurring guest, Lindsey Rae and we share stories and thoughts on how our beliefs around money has changed over the past few years, how charging exorbitant rates may be connected with lack, and ways we can begin to look at money as coaches, healers and teache...

In the spiritual community, politics is often viewed as divisive, negative and "low vibes." In the feminist conversation, however, there is a deep understanding that the personal is political. In this interview with political commentator and leadership expert, Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin, we explore her quick rise to popularity with her weekly #ResistanceLives, why political engagement is importa...

When I first started down the journey of becoming a life coach, I found a woman, a leadership coach, by the name of Nisha Moodley. I have followed her work closely over the years, impressed with her presence and inspired by her ease. So it is with pleasure that I offer this conversation to you where Nisha and I explore the topics of entrepreneurship, leadership, worthiness, money and fear. Enjoy!...

I invited Desiree and Ericka on the podcast for a conversation on leadership and what ensued was a rich tapestry of narrative on empowerment versus entitlement, individualism and what it looks like to have big conversations that matters. Ericka and Desiree bring their fire for justice as well as their playfulness in a dialogue that will leave you wanting to do better.    To grab the show notes inc...

In this episode of RECLAIM, I am joined by Bethany Webster, a writer, transformational coach and mother wound expert. Healing the mother wound was instrumental to my freedom and it's an honor to engage in this conversation with Bethany. Together we dive into the power of accessing our wounds, the shadow side of self-responsibility, and how to navigate anger.   To grab the show notes including all...

On this week's episode of RECLAIM, I am joined by my dear friend and frequent podcast guest, Lindsey Rae as we explore the topic of spiritual bypassing and how it relates to capitalism, leadership, responsibility and emotions. Spiritual bypassing is a term introduced by buddhist teacher and psychotherapist, John Welwood and is now popularly used to describe behaviors where the individual uses spir...

On today's episode of RECLAIM, I am joined by leadership coach and spiritual teacher, Luna Love. We litter laughter and banter in this deep exchange around topics of being a changer maker and leadership, navigating fragility and righteousness, facilitating uncomfortable conversations and more. Luna is a dear friend who I deeply admire and I am honored to be in this conversation with her.   To grab...

Today we have Chris Zydel on the show. Chris is has spent 38 years exploring creativity and self-expression and shares her thoughts with us on how to navigate our creativity when we're scared, why we distrust our creativity, how to be creative when we're not inspired, and the ways in which we can begin to step into our most expressed selves.   To grab the show notes including all the information o...

On this week's episode of RECLAIM I am joined by activist and sexual educator, Ericka Hart. Ericka shares their insightful views on a variety of topics, from the women's march to the #metoo movement, from sex education to performative social justice. This conversation is passionate and deep, offering a raw perspective on the ways we can do better to elevate the lives of those who have been histori...

In this exquisite dialogue with divorce coach, Kate Anthony, and writer, Amy Ferris, we explore the complicated topic of love. We navigate the topics of how to love when it's hard, what it means to bring love to ourselves, and how we can show up for love in a greater way. This conversation invites us on a journey of self-acceptance, justice, and radical love. Enjoy!   To grab the show notes includ...

On this episode of RECLAIM, I have the honor of interviewing Andrea Owen as she shares her journey on publishing a book, navigating her fears and inner critic, and getting uncomfortable, again and again and again. Andrea brings her grounded, optimistic perspective on difficult topics and offers insights around visibility, justice, parenting, and more.    To grab the show notes including all the in...

Let's talk manifesting. This week I bring to you a regular guest, Lindsey Rae, as we explore the concepts of manifestation, law of attraction, and positive thinking. We also explore their limitations and the shadow side of these principles. This is not an episode to miss!   To grab the show notes including all the information on today's guest, go to www. ThaisSky.com/podcast/14.   If you like what...

On this episode of RECLAIM, we explore yoga as a tool for handling what is uncomfortable with two yoga teachers and healers, Abigail Rose Clarke and Naomi Doe Moody. These two dynamic women share their thoughts on handling overwhelm in the global discomfort, spiritual bypass, cultural appropriation and more.   To grab the show notes including all the information on today's guests, go to www. Thais...

Grief is a dense, complicated conversation. And as we finish out the year and the holiday season, it's a fitting one to have. I am joined this week by Andi Grace as we explore grief, gratitude, boundaries, and the ways in which we deny our own pain. This is a beautiful conversation littered with intimate stories, brilliant insights, and thoughts for how we can meet our needs in a deeper way. Enjoy...

In this conversation, I am joined by two powerful women, Rachael Maddox and Elizabeth Dialto, as we navigate the challenges of owning our pleasure and self-expression and understanding self-regulation in the midst of trauma and overwhelm. This delightfully bantering conversation touches on visibility, the power of touch, and ways in which we can connect to our vastness.   To grab the show notes in...

For this week's episode I am joined by my dear friend and frequent guest on this show, Lindsey Rae, and we come to you with our thoughts on self-righteousness, pain {and the ways in which we invalidate the pain of others}, and justice. These meaty topics are interwoven with play, banter, and stories of my beginnings in the online entrepreneurial space. Enjoy!   To grab the show notes including all...

In this episode of RECLAIM, I am honored to interview visual storyteller, Amy Walsh, and explore imagination, creativity and the ways in which we exploit our body. This conversation is filled with insights on how we can explore our creative forces to make global impact. Whether you consider yourself creative or not, this episode will leave you thinking deeply about the role visual storytelling is...

On this episode of RECLAIM, we dive into the challenges of being a female-identifying entrepreneur with business coach Lena West. Together, we explore topics that ail most entrepreneurs including money, confidence, building relationships, and worthiness.    To grab the show notes including all the information on today's guest, go to www. ThaisSky.com/podcast/8.   If you like what you heard, it wou...

Let's talk about shame. This is a concept that has been popularized in recent years and it seems that the cultural conclusion is that there is no place for shame in our growth. So I brought in Carmen Spagnola and Rachael Rice to share their thoughts on shame and what it could look like to use shame as a tool for healing and community building.   To grab the show notes including all the information...

Let's talk consent. Gaslighting. Dissent. Victim shaming. And all the ways we harm each other on our journey for freedom. I am joined by Consent Culture Educator, Isabel Abbott, as we discuss how we can do better as women and entrepreneurs in honoring each other's sovereignty. This conversation gets deep fast and will leave you questioning your practices, in a good way. Get ready!   To grab the sh...

In this week's episode of RECLAIM, we dive into the conversation of self-care and the beauty industrial complex. Self-care has often been co-opted to mean spa days and mani pedi's, which robs the power that is possible within each of us to cultivate a container of self-respect in order to then change the world. I am joined by Molly Beane, founder of From Molly With Love, as we crack open this topi...