Trust & Thrive

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 to inspire work outside of the show.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 best selves, and do their best work. In February of 2022, her book Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That Last released from HarperCollins Leadership.Alida Miranda-Wolff is the CEO and Founder of Ethos, a full-service diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) transformation firm. Before Ethos, Alida headed up investors, partners, brand, and portfolio company growth at Hyde Park Angels. When she joined the company, she was the first woman ever hired full-time, the youngest person in a director role nationally by 10 years, and just one of 27 Latina women in venture capital. In this episode, we discuss the connection between mental health and our workplace, what diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging looks like in the workplace, questions to ask in an interview, finding a company with similar values, and more. FOLLOW ALIDA:WEBSITE: www.alidamirandawolff.comBOOK: Cultures of Belonging: Building Inclusive Organizations That LastSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: 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 patient care, and publish research at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic — and now her private physical therapy practice, Laura Meihofer LLC.Highlighting topics like vibrators, periods, menopause, postpartum, incontinence, pleasure, pain, and so much more, Laura is lifting the lid on formerly taboo topics and demystifying the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor dysfunction is extremely common! And, seeking information or professional help about pelvic floor conditions should not be shameful.Laura's mission is to empower all individuals with pelvic floor concerns through evidence-based resources, movement, and products.In this episode, we discuss the effect of hormones and birth control on one's mental health, period and premenstrual symptoms, sex expectations, pelvic pain, and more.FOLLOW LAURA:INSTA: @laurameihoferWEBSITE: www.laurameihofer.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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, education through courses, consultation work for other clinicians, and a forthcoming book. In this episode, we dive deep into trauma responses, acknowledging our childhood, boundaries and healing, and more.FOLLOW ILYSE:INSTA: @movingpartspsychotherapyWEBSITE: www.movingpartspsychotherapy.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 is to help make the mental health field more effective, accessible, decolonized, and non-stigmatizing. This approach is what she wished she had - a guide to thrive consciously without pathologizing her for doing her job, life events, and the intergenerational trauma she was carrying around with her.Erica found her mission in 2014 after being hit by a Mack Dump Truck (literally) while driving to work and having her life fall entirely apart over the following 14 months.In this episode, we discuss the connection between trauma and burnout, how burnout can show up in the body, the difference between burnout and chronic stress, diagnosis and medication, dealing with burnout recovery, self-care and mindfulness, and more.FOLLOW ERICA:INSTA: @theburnoutprofessorMORE RESOURCES: https://linktr.ee/theburnoutprofessorSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 attaining closure and making meaning of their loss.  Genesis is also a Gottman Trained Couples Therapist and works with couples through all the stages of their relationship. She sees couples struggling with connection, conflict management, betrayal, parenting, and sexual fulfillment. She is a regular contributor for The Gottman Blog and host virtual retreats for couples. In this episode, we discuss relationship myths, social media's effects on relationships, coping with heartbreak, couples therapy, healthy conversations to have with a partner, and more. FOLLOW GENESIS: INSTA: @themiamitherapist WEBSITE: https://www.healingconnections-therapy.com/blog STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 between purity culture and rape culture, body autonomy, gender roles being reinforced in purity culture, school uniforms, feelings of shame and "sinfulness," not being taught boundaries, and more. FOLLOW SARAH:INSTA: @decontructingpuritycultureSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com