Trust and Thrive

Michael McLeod, MA, CCC-SLP TSSLD is an ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Function/ADHD Specialist. Michael focuses on the unique and innovate skill of Internal Language while constructing interpersonal relationships and meaningful varied experiences for students. The evidence-based GrowNOW Model utilizes a holistic approach towards decreasing prompt dependency, fostering in...

Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach who helps people cope with codependency, addictions, trauma, and mental health issues. Sherry is a single mother and once her daughter was old enough, Sherry returned to school to receive her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. As a leading expert on addiction and recovery, Sherry’s TV appearances include...

In this solo episode, I open up about the quarter-life crisis I've been going through recently. I explore some "what ifs" I've been reflecting on and my thoughts on regrets. I also touch on comparison and being intentional with the choices we make. STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tar...

Josie Rosario, LMSW, MSEd, RYT is an NYC-based licensed therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples break relational and generational patterns through therapy and ancestral healing. Outside of that role, Josie is the Founder and CEO of The Healing Strategy, a business coaching company exclusively for mental health therapists. The company’s signature offering is the Therapist Marke...

Maite Z. Alday is a writer, artist, and non-profit professional. She's the founder of S/he’s Mighty Mighty which aims to create a safe space for uncomfortable conversations around taboo topics.  In this episode, we discuss some different types of privileges, the importance in having uncomfortable hard conversations, engaging in dialogue vs. having a debate,  supporting AAPI communities, and m...

Leesa Renée Hall is an anti-bias facilitator and mental wellness advocate who has helped over 65,000 leaders with quiet, gentle, and highly sensitive personalities go on an Inner Field Trip® to explore their unconscious biases so they can  protect their energy, stand on the side of justice, and become better ancestors. In this episode, we touch on the value in connecting with nature, exploring our...

The phrases, "trust yourself" and "trust your gut," can seem confusing for those who struggle with anxiety and intrusive thoughts that may not be true at all. In this week's solo episode, I share some personal struggles I've been having with irrational thoughts and anxiety. I touch on my personal experiences with differentiating my anxiety from my intuition, and hope...

Amanda Petrik-Gardner is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the state of Kansas.  She is in private practice, specializing in the treatment of OCD and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, like hair pulling and skin picking. Amanda is also the creator of the OCD Exposure Coloring Books. In this episode, Amanda explains the many misconceptions and myths about OCD, the difference between OCD...

Esther Boykin is a psychotherapist who wants to live in a world where everyone believes that Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word.  As the CEO of Group Therapy Associates, a private practice in the DC metro area, she works every day to make mental health accessible, innovative, and culturally relevant for all people. In 2017, Esther launched Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word, a brand new division of GTA, designe...

Dr. Sarah L. Webb is an Assistant Professor in the department of English and Modern Languages at the University of Illinois Springfield where she teaches Writing and Cultural Studies.  She launched the website Colorism Healing in 2013 to raise awareness and create change. Since then, she has reached thousands of people across the globe through her international writing contest, anthologies, articl...

In this week's episode, I emphasize how there is no one right or wrong way to be a woman. I talk about the different layers of being a woman and how beautifully complex we are. I share what it means to be a woman to me and what that has looked like in my own life. I also share some stories about my childhood and some limiting beliefs I have learned that I am working on shedding. This episode...

Jennifer Rollin is a therapist and founder of The Eating Disorder Center in Rockville, Maryland, who specializes in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, body image issues, anxiety, and depression. Jennifer has experience working in a variety of settings including, an outpatient mental health clinic, residential programs...

Michelle Goodloe is a licensed clinical social worker and an experienced project manager dedicated to helping others develop healthy relationships with themselves and with others. With a professional background in providing clinical interventions, compassion-based services and statewide advocacy for people impacted by domestic violence, child abuse and stress-related conflict, the focus of Michell...

Jayson Gaddis is an an author, podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of The Relationship School®, an impact-based company dedicated to helping people work out their differences and have fulfilling long-term partnerships. Jayson leads relationship training on intimate relationships and partnership. Jayson is also the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationsh...

In honor of Valentine's Day, I wanted to create a throwback episode with clips from past conversations on relationships, sex, self-love, and more. I have included the links to the full episodes below, along with the guests' Instagram pages. Whether you are spending Valentine's Day with a partner, friend, yourself, I hope you have a wonderful weekend and give yourself some love! Reme...

The events from this past year have forced me to look deeper within and reflect on who I truly want to be, despite any expectations that others may have placed on me. In this episode, I share my thoughts on living authentically, the importance of reflecting on our values, creating our own definition of success, being intentional with the choices we make, and embracing change.  While this has been...

Catie Lynch is a licensed clinical social worker living in Chattanooga, TN who specializes in eating disorders and body image. Catie has two daughters, a 3 year old and a 1 year old. She is committed to helping women free themselves of the diet mentality and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. In this episode, we touch on the pressures and expectations that come with motherhood/par...

Stevon Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and corporate consultant. In his private practice, he specializes in working with adults struggling with impostor syndrome. He has been a featured expert for various major television and media platforms, including the Oprah Winfrey Network, Bustle Magazine, Thrive Global, and Entrepreneur Magazine. As a corporate consultant, he has...

Amanda E. White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwomen. She specializes in teaching women how to set boundaries, engage in real self-care, and work through shame.  Amanda is the founder of "Therapy for Women Center" located in Philadelphia and serving clients across the country. She is in recovery from an addiction and eating disorder, a...

It's been quite the challenging year. In the last episode of 2020, I share my thoughts, personal experiences, and lessons I've learned from the pain and grief experienced this year. I'm feeling more hopeful about the upcoming year and I'm also letting myself feel a mix of emotions. I'm wishing you all a restful holiday season and new year! Make sure to subscribe so you don...

Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with over a decade of experience working alongside at promise youth, families, and communities. Kim is deeply committed to cross sector collaboration that utilizes an asset based approach to develop strategies which promote community driven solutions to system created problems. Kim has experience in providing direct cl...

Tim Box DipCAH, HPD, FMAHA, MNCH (reg) is a remedial hypnotist and mind management expert who has successfully run a flourishing full time therapeutic practice for the last eight years, as well as being an associate of one of the top practices in London's Harley Street for three years. After escaping the family plumbing business in 2009, Tim trained in hypnosis at the world renowned Hypnoarts...

Laura Anderson is a Licensed Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nashville, TN and an Abuse and Trauma Resolution Coach for clients outside of Tennessee. Her primary clientele deal with complex trauma, including intimate partner violence, sexual abuse and assault and religious trauma. Laura is the co-founder of the Religious Trauma Institute and is a PhD Candidate; her research is in the ex...

This year has taken a toll on my mental health, and I know many people can relate. The holidays may look different this year, but I promise you're not alone in how you feel. In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on embracing your emotions and remembering that this pandemic situation is temporary. This too shall pass. Wishing you all a safe and lovely Thanksgiving! STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @...

Dr. Jenn Hardy is a licensed psychologist who has a private practice in Maryville, Tennessee. She graduated with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Penn State University in 2010. While there, she received specialized training in psychodynamic and feminist therapy, attachment theory, and career-related issues. She writes on Instagram about relationships, career issues, resilience, self-compassion,...