Trust and Thrive

Dr. Shaun Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Public Relations and Sport Communication at San José State University in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He also serves on the Advisory Board for The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change at SJSU, as well as the board chair member on Diversity and Inclusion for the Public Relations Society of America - Silicon...

I can't believe it's already been 2 years of Trust & Thrive AND it's also the 100th episode! Thank you all for being here and for being a part of this wild, unpredictable, exciting journey. In this solo episode, I share the many lessons I learned within these past few years, how the show's helped me grow tremendously in my own life, and where we're headed. You can also...

Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD., LPCC is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in working with African American women who have experienced relationship trauma and narcissistic abuse, African American mental health issues, as well as with individuals who were previously incarcerated. Dr. Jones has a podcast called A Date with Darkness Podcast, which specializes in providing education and tips on heal...

Dr. Colleen Reichmann is a licensed clinical psychologist, practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She works in her private practice, Wildflower Therapy. She has recovered from an eating disorder, and this experience sparked her passion for her work. She is an advocate for intersectional feminism, body liberation, fat positivity, and Health At Every Size. She speaks at national and regional eati...

Dr. Kojo Sarfo, DNP, PMHNP-BC is a Ghanaian-American Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, entrepreneur, and writer. He graduated from The University of West Alabama with his Associate’s Degree in Nursing and then obtained his Bachelor’s in Nursing from Western Governors University. He went on to obtain his Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree from Augusta University with a specialty in Ps...

Dr. Courtney Tracy, LCSW, PsyD, is an internationally known licensed clinical social worker and mental health entrepreneur with three behavioral health companies and both licensed practices and online support communities. She owns Good Heart Recovery, a full-service mental health and substance use treatment center in Santa Barbara, Recovery Santa Barbara, a non-profit organization that supports in...

In this solo episode, I share some updates and exciting news about my personal life. I also touch on some past and recent moments that, at the time, seemed like failures, yet ended up being important learning lessons that only helped lead me to something greater. I am continuously learning and striving to trust the process. That being said, thank you for being here. I am grateful to be able to ope...

Dr. Jessica O’Reilly , Ph. D., is a best-selling author, television host, and top-rated international speaker whose award-winning couples’ retreats span the globe from Istanbul to Albuquerque. She has worked with thousands of couples to improve communication, heighten intimacy, and deepen connection before they encounter struggles in their relationships. Her sex and relationship advice is featured...

Annie Kaszina, Ph. D, has been an emotional and narcissistic abuse coach for 17 years, working with thousands of women and men worldwide. She is also a multi-award winning author of 3 relationship books.   Annie spent 20 years with an abusive, narcissistic partner before she finally realized that something was terribly wrong that she could not “fix” by working harder at the relationship.  Now bles...

As a heart attack and open-heart surgery survivor, Alanna Gardner knows the importance of being secure in our body, mind, and relationships. Alanna Gardner, MFT is a therapist & the founder of AG Wellness. AG Wellness is a therapy and wellness practice based in Philadelphia helping individuals and couples feel more connected to themselves and their world through wholistic and somatic-based the...

In 2009, Coss Marte was sent to jail as the ringleader of a multi-million dollar cocaine operation. He was also, in his own words, "grossly overweight" and warned by his physician that his current lifestyle, if left unchecked, would likely kill him.  Faced with this grim prognosis, Coss started to get in shape using the tools he had -- his prison cell and his own body weight. Within six...

It’s okay to feel lost. It's okay to change your mind. It's okay to explore new paths. In this episode, I challenge the negative connotation of the word "lost." I explain how feeling lost may be a sign that you are actually discovering your true self. I also share how I've personally been feeling stagnant, yet trying to stay hopeful, during the pandemic, along with letting...

Jen Oleniczak Brown is the founder of The Engaging Educator (EE), a women-owned and operated company dedicated to helping people find their unapologetic, authentic and best voice, communication style and self through improv-based education. Since 2012, EE has served over 50,000 students, working with companies such as Viacom, Food Network, The New York Times, Saks Fifth Avenue and CBS. EE is based...

Dr. Lisa Orbé-Austin is a licensed psychologist and executive coach, with a focus on career advancement, leadership development and job transitions. She is a cofounder and partner of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting. She is also a career and executive coaching consultancy, where she works mostly with high potential managers and executives. Dr. Orbé-Austin earned her doctorate in Counse...

Kristina Furia spent the first ten years of her career as a mental health counselor and psychotherapist before realizing her true calling as a transformational teacher and coach. With a Masters degree in clinical and counseling psychology, as well as a certification in coaching, Kristina applies her diverse knowledge-set of the mind, body, and spirit to empower those she works with to lean into th...

Jason Phillips is a licensed therapist and life coach, specializing in helping individuals achieve their highest level of personal and professional development. Jason focuses on what he refers to as the 3 C’s, Clarity, Confidence, and Consistency.  As a Detroit Native, Jason is a proud graduate of Cass Technical High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Eastern Michigan Unive...

After recently reading Attached: the New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love by Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, I've been reflecting more on my attachment style, and learning to really recognize and honor my needs. In this episode, I share my experiences and thoughts on attachment styles and the importance of honoring one's needs. I also hope to encour...

KamalaDevi McClure is a muse, a mystic, and a mentor.  In addition to 52 Fridays: A Polyamorous, Queer, Kinky Tantric Love Story (May 12, 2020; CLEiS Press), she is the author of Polyamory Pearls, Sacred Slut Sutras, Don’t Drink the Punch and co-author of Sacred Sexual Healing.  Her family stars in Showtime’s hit docu-series, Polyamory: Married and Dating. She has appeared on Dr. Drew, Ricki Lake,...

Adriana Bucci is a Certified Mindbody Life Coach and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Expert who has truly been there. After decades of narcissistic abuse from her family of origin and 4 years of chronic pain - she made the mindbody connection in early 2019. Essentially, the mindbody connection is a theory that states that repressed emotions from childhood trauma are stored in the body, and can manifes...

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and business owner at A New Day Pediatric Psychology in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Lockhart is originally from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She completed her doctoral and post-doctoral training with the U.S. military where she worked for 10 years. She opened up her own private practice in January 2016. Dr. Lockhart specializes i...

Josh Odam is the founder and curator of Healing While Black, an online space devoted to normalizing conversations around mental health for Black and Brown queer, trans*, and gender non-conforming people. Currently, he is a first-year student, pursuing a Master’s in Social Work (MSW). He understands his mental health is inextricably linked to antiblackness and queerantagonism. His goal is to provid...

Reminder that I do NOT and could never speak for any Black man or woman on their experiences. This episode is simply a reflective one from a White woman's perspective. Before continuing on with guest episodes, I felt it necessary to touch on the reflections and realizations I've made as a White cis woman, including the internalized racism I've noticed in my own life, color blindness...

Sandra Chuma is an inspirational speaker, podcast host, and award-winning documentary filmmaker, who believes that our greatest responsibility in this world is to share the stories that create possibility for others. She is the founder of NDINI, a platform to inspire, educate and entertain, and to encourage all women to believe in who they are and what they’re truly capable of. Sandra is also the...

Amy Fish is the author of I Wanted Fries With That. In her book, Amy encourages standing up for yourself (and others) by complaining effectively. Her suggestions will appeal to anyone who wants to speak up and isn’t sure where to start, including managers navigating workplace disputes, couples who argue about the same things over and over, and even someone with a friend with bad breath. Illustrati...

Lisa Stardust is a New York City-based astrologer who is known for her pop culture horoscopes. Lisa acts a guide for clients to help navigate them through finances, relationships, and other important facets of life. With an organic approach to creating personal magic, you will find her frequently using herbalism. In this fun, lighthearted episode, Lisa shares her knowledge on astrology, the differ...