Trust and Thrive

Sarah Lacour is a physical therapist in Charleston, South Carolina, where she lives with her husband and their dog, Lucy.  In her free time, Sarah also runs an Instagram account, @deconstructingpurityculture , that is dedicated to dismantling the harmful effects of both purity culture and diet culture and advocating for comprehensive sex education.  *TW* In this episode, we discuss the connection...

In this episode, I share my thoughts on "self-care" and routines, as we enter the new season. Wishing you all a wonderful spring - remember to check in with yourself! STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Amanda Landry is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addictions Professional, National Certified Counselor and private practice consultant. She’s the owner of a group practice, Caring Therapists with several locations in Florida. Caring Therapists specializes in working with children through adults.  Amanda is the author of Guided Journal for Women with Anxiety on sale on Amazon and wher...

Dr. Veronica Eyo is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and it’s her passion to help mamas, new and seasoned, navigate the challenges of parenthood. She graduated with a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California where she researched the factors that influence the success of student mothers in higher education institutions. Her journey as a therapist ha...

Brandon A. Shindo is a fourth generation Japanese American. He was born and raised in the City of Los Angeles, CA. Brandon is the Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California, and the CEO and Co-Founder of K&B Therapy Inc. Over Brandon's professional career, he has served as an in-and-outpatient clinical therapist, field-based clinical supervisor at a non-profit community me...

In this solo episode, I share some personal updates and boundaries I have learned to set with myself. I also discuss the importance of honoring one's needs and not "should-ing" on ourselves. STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Traci Medeiros-Bagan (She/They) has a BA in Critical Gender Studies with a focus in Sexuality from UC San Diego and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University. They have been in private practice for 10-years specializing in work with QTPOC, Kink, Non-Monogamous, and Sex Worker Communities. They are the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Gather and Grow OC, a group practice specializing in af...

Johanna Montenegro is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in working with women who have experienced relational trauma from childhood wounding, partners of sex addicts, partner betrayal trauma, narcissistic abuse, sexual abuse recovery, and toxic relationships. She owns a solo therapy private practice in the Texas Hill Country and has recently opened up a yoga and mental wellness studio...

Joy Mukiri is a Trauma-Informed Life & Success Coach practicing holistic healing & transformation. She uses emotional & energetic healing, deep subconscious reprogramming, science-based modalities, Spirituality, and her educational background in science and leadership to empower and transform women's lives around the world. Joy Mukiri Coaching & Consulting is a heart-centered...

Hi everyone! In this short episode, I share updates on why there was not an episode last week and how we're moving forward with the show. There's a lot of great conversations to come! I know it's been a while since an episode has been posted. Due to some technical and personal issues (exciting stuff!), I have decided to post the first guest episode in February. Therefore, January wi...

Happy New Year! In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on new year's resolutions, this last holiday season, and how I plan to embrace uncertainty in the new year.  Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes to come! STAY CONNECTED:   INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthriv...

I hope you enjoy the last episode of 2021 and the 150th episode of the show! Thank you for being a part of the Trust & Thrive journey. Here's to another 150 episodes and more! In this episode, I share my favorite clips from some of this year's episodes - on the topics of boundaries, relationships, healing, breaking cycles, and more. Hope you enjoy and have a great rest of your year....

In this week's solo episode, I discuss the importance of emotional check-ins and prioritizing self-care, especially during the holidays.  I also discuss the value in setting boundaries and checking in with ourselves and our emotional capacity, as we may see more people around this time of year. I've definitely been feeling overwhelmed and have made sure to honor my needs and limits. STAY...

Dr. Jenny Wang, PhD,  (she/her) is a first-generation, Taiwanese American clinical psychologist and national speaker in Houston, Texas. She is also the creator of the Asians for Mental Health Directory and the founder of the Instagram community Asians for Mental Health, where she focuses on the destigmatization of mental health for Asian diaspora communities, the intersection of mental health, Asi...

Dr. Daryl Johnson, affectionately known as your favorite couples therapist, is a psychologist in the Washington, DC area. Dr. Daryl helps her clients break through the obstacles that seem to be holding them back in their relationships. She specializes in guiding singles and couples toward healthy fulfilling relationships.  She has been cited by Cosmopolitan as one of the 21 relationship experts to...

In this episode, I share my personal experience and thoughts on holiday stress, along with how I plan to check in with myself throughout the holiday season. I also discuss anxiety that may come with the holiday season, the importance of setting boundaries, taking time to recharge, unrealistic expectations, financial stress, social media comparison, and the importance of embracing our emotions. STA...

Dr. Hortencia Jimenéz was born in Nayarit, Mexico and raised in the agriculture community of Watsonville CA. Dr. Jimenéz spent her childhood years working in the fields and learned the ethic of hard work and perseverance. She holds a BA, MA, and Ph. D in Sociology and is also a certified Health Coach and Fitness Instructor. Dr. Jimenez is a full time tenured Sociology professor teaching at a local...

Three Years of Trust & Thrive! Thank YOU for being here and for sharing this space with me. Thank you to all the past guests for their vulnerability and impact. In this episode, I share some lessons I've learned throughout these last few years of hosting the show. It's been an honor and a privilege to share the space with many incredible and open-minded professionals. As I always say...

Aaren Snyder is a coveted expert in the mental health field. He is a Marriage & Family Therapist, who has treated people from all walks of life, ranging from Corporate CEOs and public figures to at-risk youth. He is also a distinguished public speaker and a lead writer for several blogs.  Amongst numerous accomplishments, Snyder ranks his community service endeavors as most rewarding. His pass...

Katrina Leggins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, psychotherapist, and self-care educator. She is an Oklahoma Native who received both her Bachelors and Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma.  She has eight years of experience working in community mental health and school-based settings providing therapy for teens, adults, and families and has recently transitioned to w...

Gloria Zhang is a Registered Psychotherapist and Soulmate Coach based out of Canada, and host of Top 100 mental health show The Inner Child Podcast.  Her work on anxiety, childhood trauma, and relationships has been featured in articles such as Toronto Star. Gloria helps High Achievers break patterns of toxic relationships and attract the love of their lives. In this episode, we talk about growing...

In this episode, I share some recent feelings I have been experiencing in regard to change. I share my thoughts on "shoulding" on yourself, especially when it comes to one's emotions. Hopefully, this episode is a reminder to let yourself feel the way you do and that there is no one right way to feel. STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthr...

Valeska Cosci, LCSW, is a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Psychotherapist and Mental Health Consultant with over twenty years of clinical experience. She is the owner of her private practice, Renew Thru Therapy, and provides virtual counseling for California and Florida residents.  Valeska strives to see clients through the lens of the system that they’re in focusing on the dynamics of power...

Justin Martin is a Registered Mental Health Intern in Orlando, Florida. He practices from a model of Internal Family Systems and works with individuals and couples.  In Justin's words:  "I have a part of me that loves to write and create. This part expresses itself through poetry, short stories, speech, and spoken word. I also love music and movies and think it can be so powerful in acce...

Amber Benziger, MS, LPC (She/her/hers) is a licensed psychotherapist, anxiety coach, and speaker located in southern New Jersey.  She is the owner of Vitality Behavioral Health, where she specializes in anxiety disorders, burnout prevention, and trauma therapy. Amber is also the creator of The Anxiety Lab, a one of a kind membership service helping womxn manage and cope with anxiety through educat...