does therapy actually work? | #90

About this episode

Maggy Wang discusses the realities of therapy, sharing her personal journey and insights on how to navigate the process effectively.

why therapy? does it really work? how much does it cost? This episode is about how to start, navigate, and get the most out of your therapy journey, not the romanticized version you see on TikTok. Maggy shares what it’s actually like to go to therapy for five years consistently— the breakthroughs, the breakdowns, the invisible progress, the therapist search that felt like dating, and the moments she almost gave up on “the work” altogether. 🧠 In this solo episode, you’ll learn: — Why she still goes to therapy even when she’s “fine” — The myth that therapy = fixing yourself — How to know when you’ve found the right therapist — What makes a bad therapist — Why not every session feels good (and why that’s normal) — The difference between a psychotherapist vs psychiatrist — What she does between sessions to stay grounded — And why your support system is so important For anyone curious about starting therapy, struggling to afford it, or wondering if it’s actually helping. Whether you're deep in the work or just thinking about it... you'll definitely have some takeaways from this episode. 💬 Let us know - what’s one thing you wish you knew before starting therapy? ❤️ Share this with…

People in this episode

Host: Maggy Wang

Topics covered

• therapy
• mental health
• personal growth
• self-improvement
• support systems

Keywords

• therapy
• mental health
• psychotherapist
• support system
• therapist search

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Malaysia

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