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Trust & Thrive
Welcome to Trust & Thrive! My name is Tara Montazeri and I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Through insightful and vulnerable discussions, I hope to inspire my listeners to trust the process of their unique journey and thrive as their most authentic self. I aim to encourage these actions with a conscious, practical, and attainable approach to self-reflection and community care. I often feature individuals from a multitude of professional fields, levels of expertise, and life experiences who generously share their stories and invaluable knowledge to my listeners and me. My guests and I touch on topics related to mental health, relationships, systemic issues, generational wounds, and other topics that influence us in our everyday lives. I hope these conversations encourage us to approach our journey of self-awareness in a thoughtful, mindful and compassionate way.
Instagram and TikTok: @trustandthrive; Website: www.tara-mont.com; Email: trustandthrive@gmail.com
Episodes
300 episodes
300: Celebrating 300 Episodes - Learning, Growing, & Leaning Into Uncertainty
300 episodes!!! In this special 300th episode of Trust & Thrive, I take a step back to reflect on the journey so far - from the very first recording and IG post (on an account that wasn't even @trustandthrive at the time) to where we are to...
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Episode 300
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299: Being a Therapist While Navigating My Own Mental Health
In this solo episode, I share my experience starting out as a therapist a few years ago, including memories of my very first session during internship, the feelings of anxiety, and the pressure I felt to “have it all together.” I talk about my ...
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Episode 299
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39:18
298: Understanding Mental Compulsions in OCD
In this episode, I dive deep into the part of OCD that is not too often discussed: mental compulsions. Many of us are familiar with physical rituals like checking or handwashing...that being said, mental compulsions can be just as exhausting, a...
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Episode 298
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28:26
297: Relationship OCD in the Age of Social Media
In this episode, I share more about Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how social media can fuel the cycle of comparison, doubt, and intrusive thoughts. From seeing engagement posts to scrolling through "perfect" couple photos, social media can create...
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Episode 297
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34:55
296: What It Can Feel Like to Live with OCD
In this episode, I open up about what it can feel like to live with OCD, sharing personal experiences and giving visuals that bring the struggles to life. I also talk about the difference between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder, and the wi...
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Episode 296
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33:27
295: Validating Quiet Struggles - Mental Health Check-In
In this episode, I share how important it is to acknowledge the nuances of one's mental health and how OCD, anxiety, depression, whatever it is you are going through can look different for everyone and manifest differently for each person.<...
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Episode 295
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21:04
294: Understanding People Pleasing & Working Through Feelings of Guilt - with Emily Nader, Licensed Professional Counselor
Emily Nader is a Lebanese-American Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in Texas and Arizona. Through her online private practice, she works with adults in their 20s–40s who’ve spent years people-pleasing, feeling overwhelmed by anxi...
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50:30
293: Riding the Wave of Intrusive Thoughts & Uncomfortable Emotions
In this episode, I talk about what it really means to ride the wave of intrusive thoughts and uncomfortable emotions. I share my experience of sitting with the discomfort of riding the wave, without numbing, avoiding, or rushing to fix them...w...
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Episode 293
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20:23
292: A Conversation on Child Stars & Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry - with Carly Gilmore, AMFT & Shannon Amabile, LMFT & Founder of The Happy Byrd
Shannon Amabile is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and the founder of The Happy Byrd, a private practice specializing in the mental health and creative support of entertainment professionals. She is also the co-fou...
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Episode 292
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47:06
291: Navigating Life Transitions in Adulthood & Letting Go of Timelines - with Marisa Padilla, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Founder of Illuminated Life Therapy
Marisa is a Black and Latina Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 136357) and the founder of Illuminated Life Therapy, based in San Diego, California. She specializes in working with adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating anxi...
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Episode 291
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41:18
290: Relationship OCD - Sharing My Experience & Answering Your Questions
In this solo episode, I open up about my personal experience with Relationship OCD (ROCD), including how it's shown up in my current relationship and how I navigated these thoughts before I even knew I lived with OCD. I share both about my pers...
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Episode 290
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51:02
289: Navigating Imposter Syndrome as a Therapist
In this solo episode, I share more on feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome that can come up in my work as a therapist at different periods of time. I share what it's like to be struggling with my own mental health and have periods of fe...
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Episode 289
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33:42
288: The Intersection of Religion, Politics, & Therapy - with Liz Rhea, Licensed Master Social Worker
Liz Rhea, MSW, LMSW is an associate licensed social worker and private practice owner in Atlanta, Georgia. Liz is a queer-identified therapist and specializes in supporting queer and trans folks, as well as folks navigating complex trauma, incl...
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Episode 288
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47:10
287: Deepening Cultural Competency in Therapy - with Dr. Zachary Trevino, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Director of Clinical Training
Hi all! Please keep in mind that this episode was recorded a few months ago, and the intro was recorded early last week. I want to hold space for anyone affected by issues occurring globally - especially for the immigrants that make this countr...
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Episode 287
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46:35
286: Honoring Pride - Queer Self-Expression, Non-Binary Representation, Body Liberation
Happy Pride month to all! Sending love to those who haven't had the safe space, resources, or support to show up authentically. I see you and am so glad you exist. This episode contains clips from past episodes, discussing LGBTQ+ mental health,...
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Episode 286
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36:34
285: Showing Up Scared Even When My Thoughts Are Loud
Hi all! In this solo episode, I open up about my intrusive and anxious thoughts, along with the loud voice that is my inner critic. I share my thoughts on showing up scared and taking risks, despite what my mind wants me to do (which is to stay...
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Episode 285
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30:42
284: Balancing Cultural Expectations & Personal Growth - with Dr. Yanira Hernandez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Consultant
Dr. Yanira Hernandez is a First Generation bilingual, bicultural, trauma-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker, consultant, speaker, educator, and clinical supervisor. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los An...
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Episode 284
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52:46
283: Navigating Rupture & Repair with Your Therapist - with Emilee Crowder, Licensed Professional Counselor
Emilee Crowder is an LPC who lives in Dallas. She works with people-pleasers who have experienced relational & religious trauma. She's also a dog lover, a summer baby, a hobbyist, and a fellow messy human. In this episode, we ta...
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Episode 283
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41:17
282: Holding Space for Mother's Day Grief & Mixed Emotions
Mother’s Day can stir up a wide range of emotions—grief, love, resentment, gratitude, longing, numbness, a mix of emotions. In this episode, we're holding space for the complexity of what this day might bring up, especially for those who are gr...
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Episode 282
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14:26
281: Anxiety & the Fear of Feeling Content
In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on trying to stay present and the underlying fear that comes with feeling content. I share more about my experience living with both anxious and intrusive thoughts, and how I'm learning to practice mind...
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Episode 281
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19:14
280: How Your Inner Child Might Show Up In Your Love Life - with Sarah Rincon, Relational & Trauma-Informed Therapist
Sarah is a queer, first-generation Latina therapist who centers authentic connection, compassion, and vulnerability in her relational, trauma-informed approach. She supports clients through deep healing using modalities like Internal Family Sys...
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Episode 280
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42:01
279: Trying to Think Your Way Out of Feeling - with Stephanie Feldman, Registered Social Worker & Founder of The Healing Hive Therapy Co.
Stephanie Feldman is a Masters level Registered Social Worker, specializing in trauma, anxiety, people-pleasing, emotion regulation, crisis, and relationships. She is also the founder of The Healing Hive Therapy Co.In Stephanie'...
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Episode 279
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49:57
278: The Bittersweet Feelings That Come With Reaching a Milestone
In this solo episode, I share how incredibly thankful I feel to have built a caseload and announce that I'm no longer accepting new clients. As much as it’s felt surreal to be in this position, there’s a mix of emotions that come with it. ...
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25:23
277: Breaking Free from Guilt & Perfectionism as a Child of Immigrants - with Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, Trauma-Informed Psychologist
Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck is a first generation Iranian-Armenian trauma-informed psychologist who specializes in working with the children of immigrants and intercultural couples. She operates a group practice called Noor Therapy and Wellness ...
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Episode 277
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44:06
276: The Healing Power of Sound & Music Therapy - with Christopher Morrison, Licensed Professional Counselor
Christopher Morrison is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a Nationally Board-Certified Music Therapist. He has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), EMDR, the Bonny Method of Guided Im...
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Episode 276
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39:27