Trust and Thrive

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On my IG page, I posted a few polls on boundary setting, asking "who do you struggle to set boundaries with the most?" - after a few polls, the results came in. Most of you voted saying that you struggle the most to set boundaries with your parents. I posted another story requesting any questions on the topic of boundaries with parents, and decided to do a *new* Q&A style episode. As...

Mazey Eddings is a neurodiverse author, dentist, and (most importantly) stage mom to her cats, Yaya and Zadie. She can most often be found reading romance novels under her weighted blanket and asking her boyfriend to bring her snacks. She’s made it her personal mission in life to destigmatize mental health issues and write love stories for every brain. With roots in Ohio and Philadelphia, she now...

In this week's mini-episode, I discuss starting my clinical psychology internship this week, seeing clients for the first time, and the nerves that come with starting anything new. I talk about how nerve-wrecking it can feel to set boundaries for the first time, start a new job, or even get into a new relationship. Let me know if the topic resonates with you - I'd love to know. STAY CONN...

Dr. Brendan Nierenberg is a Doctor in psychology, who specializes in marriage and family therapy, men’s issues, and eating disorders. He also holds a Certification as an expert in Traumatic Brain injury. Dr. Nierenberg has been very fortunate to receive an extensive amount of training and worked with some of the best minds in these fields to help him grow and master his skill and learn to conduct...

In this episode, I share my personal experience growing up a people pleaser and how it has felt to set boundaries for the first time. When changing any system, especially a family dynamic, it can feel lonely. I hope this episode is a reminder that you are not alone and to keep going. STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont...

Dr. Lisa Nikolidakis holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Florida State University and is an Associate Professor of Creative Writing and faculty advisor of P.R.I.D.E.. She writes nonfiction and fiction, returning often to themes of trauma, mental health, chronic illness, music, and nature. She also writes humor, mostly for survival. Nikolidakis’s memoir, No One Crosses the Wolf, about the traumas...

Dallas Barnes is the Founder and CEO of Reya Health. She is a Reproductive Rights and Sexual Health Activist and Speaker. She is a sought after speaker globally on these topics and hosts workshops, events and leads policy change in these areas. Dallas has a bachelor of Commerce from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. She coaches marginalized entrepreneurs on busin...

Dr. Lawrence Jackson, Ph. D. LMFT or "The Black Male Therapist,"  is a licensed psychotherapist and sports performance coach in the NBA and NFL. He is also a speaker, author, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the states of Nevada & Florida. His mission related to mental health wellness is to share a piece of the PIE (Promoting mental health awareness, Inspiring youth, and...

Happy #ThriveThursday! In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on comparing struggles and working on guilt that can come with feeling normal human emotions. I discuss the dangers of invalidation and hope to remind listeners that your feelings and experiences are valid, even if "others have it worse." STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive...

Dr. Amelia Kelley PhD, MS, LCMHC, ATR, RYT, is a trauma-informed therapist with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Psychology from Capella University, along with a Masters in Art Therapy and Counseling from Nazareth College of Rochester. She is a trained Hypno-therapist, Art therapist, HSP therapist, EMDR-informed therapist and meditation and yoga teacher. She is a presenter and writer in the “science-h...

I'm happy to be back with a solo episode! In this episode, I share some personal updates from these lsat few months. I also share my thoughts on quitting and deep dive into toxic messages  related to hustle culture. Stay tuned for a new episode next #ThriveThursday! STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www....

Saadia Z. Yunus is a licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma specialist, motivational speaker, and community leader. She has over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her passion is to engage with people on a personal level to encourage self-attunement and challenge codependency. She is trained in EMDR therapy, an evidence-based treatment approach...

Dr. Menije Turner is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in the treatment of a variety of mental health issues, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, addiction, and codependency. She is a leading expert on overcoming perfectionism and building an authentic life. As the founder of Perfectionism University, an online platform for...

Aliza Shapiro, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Therapy in the City, PLLC. In her clinical work, Aliza helps adolescents, young adults, and adults overcome a wide array of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, OCD, and related disorders.  Aliza attended the Silberman School of Social work where she studied the intersection of Health & Mental Health, and alon...

Happy Pride Month!! In this throwback episode, you'll hear clips from four different conversations I had on the show, related to gender, sexuality, and finding one's identity.  We discuss intersecting identities, pronouns, gender reveal parties, trans health care and more. You can listen to the full episodes below: 81: A Conversation on Black LGBTQ+ Mental Health - with Josh Odam, Founde...

In this episode, I explore my thoughts on breaking and keeping certain cycles, what feelings were brought up when writing my final paper, my feelings about my own family dynamic, and more. Reminder that this show or any other podcast is NOT a replacement for therapy. I am currently not a licensed professional, and even when I am, this show is simply a platform to hopefully spark conversation and t...

As a Latina with an invisible disability, Alida Miranda-Wolff knows the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in organizations of all types. Alida has dedicated her career to helping organizations build new values, experiences, and perspectives into your organizational culture, infusing it with the diversity, inclusion, and belonging employees need to feel accepted, be their be...

I decided to record  a mini-episode to share the many feels I've had this week. Sending you all a virtual hug. <3 STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

First, I want to acknowledge that with everything happening around abortion rights, one can feel overwhelmed and helpless. I hope you know you're not alone and your body is YOUR body. My body, my damn choice. Now to get into the episode: Laura Meihofer is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in pelvic health. For over a decade, Laura has worked tirelessly to earn her license, practice...

Ilyse Kennedy, LPC, LMFT, PMH-C, PSEP is a trauma therapist, educator, and author located in Austin, TX. She owns a group practice, Moving Parts Psychotherapy, where she leads a team of clinicians in offering comprehensive trauma treatment to children through adults. As a trauma survivor herself, her mission is to create a more trauma informed world. This includes advocacy work on Instagram, educa...

In this episode, I discuss current events that have occurred this past week and open up about some personal stresses. I also share my thoughts on taking things day by day and how I manage my own anxiety, when it comes to not doing "enough." STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL:...

Happy #ThriveThursday! In this episode, I give some personal updates and share my thoughts on "doing it all." I also touch on the pressure of needing to do the "next thing" and the importance of listening to our needs, practicing self-compassion, and celebrating every little win.  STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: b...

Erica Cuni, known as "The Burnout Professor," is a Stress and Burnout Expert, Integrative Performance Coach, Professional Speaker, Social Media Creator, and Fellow Survivor. She is the founder of "The C.U.N.I.(Create Undeniable Natural Impact) Method” and is a former Trauma Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, and Adjunct Faculty at Central Connecticut State University. Her mission i...

Genesis Games is a bilingual (English & Spanish) psychotherapist in Miami helping clients in all of Florida. Genesis helps college students and young adults adjust to life transitions, navigate the dating world, manage relationship issues, set boundaries with family, and develop adult friendships.  In her own words, she is passionate about working with individuals enduring heartbreak, heal by...