Tara Montazeri, LMFT
Trust and Thrive
Welcome to Trust and Thrive! I'm Tara Montazeri, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and host of the podcast. Through honest conversations, solo episodes, and interviews with guests, we explore topics related to mental health, relationships, OCD/anxiety, self-compassion, and the messy, nuanced parts of being human. I hope these conversations can help you feel curious, connected, understood, and less alone. Thank you for being here! Instagram and TikTok: @trustandthrive; Email: trustandthrive@gmail.com
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Tara Montazeri, LMFT
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
236: When Did I Become an Adult? 21.03.2024 22:29
Does anyone else feel like they're roleplaying as an adult? In this episode, I share a lot of feelings that have especially come up for me more recently. I discuss feelings of imposter syndrome, starting new jobs, my role as a therapist, reflecting on childhood memories, my fear of getting in trouble, and more. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandth...
235: Revisit - Reparenting, Self-Esteem, & Understanding Addiction - with Mandy Saligari, Therapist & Author 14.03.2024 26:44
Sharing a revisit of the most listened to episode of Trust & Thrive! Mandy Saligari, MSc, BACP, SMMPP, NCAC, is a Therapist, author, broadcaster and the Co-Founder of Charter Harley Street. Mandy came into addiction recovery in 1990, opening her own therapy practice in 1998, along with co-founding Charter in 2008 using her pioneering model of care outlined in her book 'Proactive Parenting...
234: Ancestral Therapy & Leaning Into Our Cultural Practices - with Denisse Silva, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Founder of Ancestral Therapy 07.03.2024 43:04
Denisse Silva is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Spiral Process Therapy, the founder of my platform Ancestral Therapy, and a child of immigrant parents from Mexico & El Salvador. She has actively shared her journey of connecting to her roots, culture, and ancestral medicine when moving to Mexico. Through her work, Denisse aims to educate people on the protective nature of culture...
233: Imposter Syndrome and New Challenges 29.02.2024 23:21
Hi all! In this solo episode, I share some personal and professional updates. I also discuss my experience dealing with my inner critic, reframing my negative thoughts, and being open to new challenges. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail....
232: Beating Burnout & Managing Workplace Stress - with Dr. Raushannah Johnson Verwayne (Dr. RJ), Corporate Burnout Strategist & Licensed Clinical Psychologist 22.02.2024 41:50
Dr. Raushannah Johnson Verwayne, also known as Dr. RJ, is a corporate burnout strategist and licensed clinical psychologist. She helps high performers, particularly people of color and first generation executives, eliminate stress, anxiety, and burnout so they can have the time and energy to live their best balanced lives while maintaining productivity. As the author of Executive Burnout: 7 Reason...
231: Personal Accountability and Self-Love 15.02.2024 17:30
Hi all! In this solo episode, I share some views of self-love and self-compassion. For me, self-love includes accountability and being honest with myself, even when it's tough to do. Thanks for tuning in! Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trusta...
230: Understanding Secure Attachment in Adult Relationships - with Julie Menanno, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor 08.02.2024 43:53
Julie Menanno MA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Relationship Coach. She earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in Los Angeles, CA. She currently has a clinical therapy practice treating couples in Bozeman, Montana, as well as a relationship coaching practice with a staff of coaches who serve clients all o...
229: Revisit - Relationship Needs and People Pleasing 11.01.2024 25:35
Hi all! In this revisit, I share the most listened to episode of 2023. This was one of my most vulnerable episodes of last year, where I shared how my anxiety and people pleasing ways have impacted my relationship with my partner. I also share lessons I've learned and emotions I had been experiencing before my wedding. STAY CONNECTED: Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandt...
228: Why I'm Not Making New Year's Resolutions 04.01.2024 20:36
Happy New Year! It's okay if this time doesn't feel exciting, happy, or hopeful for you. To anyone having a tough start to the year and/or who simply feels overwhelmed by life, I see you. In this solo episode, I share my feelings about New Year's resolutions, why I have decided not to make any this year, feelings of pressure and self-criticism, unrealistic expectations, and more. I...
227: End of Year Check-In 21.12.2023 16:17
Hi all! Ending the year with a quick check-in and sharing my thoughts on the last few months. We'll be back with a new episode in the new year. Wishing you all a restful end of the year. STAY CONNECTED: Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@g...
226: Healing Past Wounds & Breaking Cycles - with Viridiana Rodriguez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker 14.12.2023 37:10
Viridiana Rodriguez is a change-marker, cycle breaker and creates space for self-love and healing. As a Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Viridiana believes self-love transforms lives. It takes a lot of courage to recognize and heal past wounds. She is a trained EMDR therapist, reiki practitioner, healing guide and professor. She is also the founder and owner of Amar Therapy, Amarte Communi...
225: Change, Endings, & Feelings of Grief 30.11.2023 16:46
Hi all! In this solo episode, I share some personal and professional updates, along with feelings that have come up for me this last month (and why I didn't post for a few weeks). Also, I share feelings that came up for me with saying goodbye to my clients and ending my internship + school. I touch on feelings of grief and loss that can come with any change, even "exciting change." ...
224: Religious Trauma & Cult Abuse Recovery - with Dr. Quincee Gideon, Licensed Psychologist 09.11.2023 46:27
Dr. Quincee Gideon is a licensed psychologist that specializes in religious trauma and cult recovery. She takes science-backed ways of understanding trauma in the brain and body to help trauma survivors recover. She owns Woven Together Trauma Therapy, a trauma-specialty practice in Los Angeles and Traumastery, which is an online space for religious trauma and cult recovery. She has a growing mo...
223: Five Years of Trust & Thrive 02.11.2023 21:46
Trust & Thrive is 5!! In this episode, I share some reflections and feelings that have come up for me these last few years. I'm so thankful for this community and am looking forward to what's next. Thank you for being here! STAY CONNECTED: Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont...
222: Relational Self-Awareness - with Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, Couples Therapist & Author of Love Every Day 26.10.2023 46:21
Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, is internationally recognized as one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her framework of Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A couples therapist, speaker, author, and professor, Dr. Solomon is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people ca...
221: Personal Update - Done with Grad School! 05.10.2023 21:32
Hi all! I'm excited to share that I've officially completed my Master's program and am on my way to becoming an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (hopefully very soon!) Until then, I wanted to share some feelings that have come up for me, including anxiety around the future, grief that comes with change, and more. Here's to the next chapter. Thanks for being here! STAY C...
220: LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Self-Expression - with Luis Cornejo, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist 28.09.2023 56:41
Luis is a natural entertainer who enjoys making others laugh and feel inspired. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, Luis works tirelessly to support the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Luis is also the founder of PsychoSocial Media , a mental health platform providing mental health articles and resources. He is also the co-owner of PsychoSocial Therapy , a priv...
219: Shadow Work & Generational Healing - with Kerri Smith-Osei, Trauma Therapist & Professional Clinical Counselor 14.09.2023 56:59
Kerri Smith-Osei is a Trauma Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor, 3x Certified Master Life Coach and Couples Coach, a Certified Law of Attraction Coach, and a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner. She has been in the personal development space for 14 years and has been recognized as one of the top 20 life coaches in Los Angeles for the past 8 years. Her mission revolves around dismantling...
218: Reflecting on My Emotional Capacity & Social Battery 07.09.2023 31:07
Hi all! Hope you enjoy this solo episode. I share a recent experience of reacting in a way I did not feel great about, as well as just being overwhelmed with emotions as I near the end of my Master's program. I'm taking it day by day, reminding myself to practice self-compassion. Sending you all love! STAY CONNECTED: Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK:...
217: Anxiety Around Uncertainty & Change 31.08.2023 19:16
Hi all! In this solo episode, I share some mixed feelings I have been experiencing around this time of my life. With some transitions and new changes, I have been feeling incredibly anxious, excited, confused, and overwhelmed at the same time. Let me know if you can relate in any way. If so, please know you are not alone. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trus...
216: Rupture & Repair in Relationships - with Jordan Dann, Psychoanalyst & Gestalt Therapist 24.08.2023 40:25
Jordan Dann is a dynamic psychoanalyst, author, teacher, and speaker. Her training as a Gestalt therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Imago Relationship Therapist, as well as her many years coaching and directing actors; has fostered her desire to help people become more connected, self-aware, free, and expressive. As a coach her 20+ years career in the nonprofit sector deepened her co...
215: Anxiety, Self-Esteem, & Relationships - with Dr. Terri Bacow, Psychologist & Author 17.08.2023 32:52
Dr. Terri Bacow is a widely known expert in cognitive behavioral therapy, an evidence-based therapy approach. A Brown and Boston University graduate, she sees clients in her private practice on the Upper West Side. She is a media contributor and has been featured in Women’s Health and Shape magazines, and Scary Mommy , as well as various blogs and podcasts. Dr. Bacow supervises trainees in psychol...
214: Forgetting How to Feel 03.08.2023 17:55
We're back with another solo episode! In this episode, I share some thoughts on the emotions I have been feeling recently and I open up about some mental health struggles I have experienced in the last year. Thanks for tuning in and for creating a safe space for me to show up authentically. I appreciate each and every one of you! Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthri...
213: Embracing My Humanness 27.07.2023 24:23
Hi all! We're back with a new solo episode. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the new Barbie movie, how I have been feeling about some transitions in my life, and how I have been working on embracing all parts of my identity. Thank you for being here! Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtara...
212: Misconceptions About Depression - with Dr. Scott Eilers, Clinical Psychologist 20.07.2023 43:22
Dr. Scott Eilers is a licensed and practicing clinical psychologist. He is the creator and director of multiple intensive outpatient programs for mood and anxiety disorders, as well as the author of the book “For When Everything Is Burning” and the host of the podcast “The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety.” In addition to traditional psychotherapy concepts, Dr. Eilers also draws inspiration fr...
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