Trust & Thrive

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 calls North Carolina home.In this episode, Mazey discusses her inspiration behind writing novels with neurodiverse representation, living with ADHD and autism, and more.FOLLOW MAZEY:INSTAGRAM: @mazeyeddingsBOOK: LIZZIE BLAKE'S BEST MISTAKESTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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

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 the most effective forms of therapy.Dr. Nierenberg is also widely known because of his social media presence on Tiktok and Instagram. Currently, Dr. Brendan Nierenberg works at his private practice in Los Angeles, California. In this episode, we discuss men's mental health, toxic masculinity and unhealthy messages portrayed in media, owning your emotions, and more.FOLLOW DR. NIERENBERG:INSTAGRAM: @dreadbehemothTIKTOK: @dreadbehemothSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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

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 of a perilous childhood, a shattering murder-suicide, and a healing journey from escape to survival to recovery is being published by Little A on September 1, 2022.Her essay “Family Tradition” was selected by Jonathan Franzen for inclusion in The Best American Essays 2016. Other writing of hers has won various prizes and mentions.Her aim is to help demystify the shame of trauma by continuing to write and speak publicly about it.TW: sexual abuse, murder, and suicideIn this episode, Lisa shares the abuse and trauma she endured in her childhood and adulthood, losing her father to a a murder-suicide, her journey with healing and forgiveness, mourning an abuser, finding support in community and more. FOLLOW LISA:INSTAGRAM: @lisanikMEMOIR: No One Crosses the Wolf STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 business plan strategy, currently mentoring through StartUp Canada Women.Dallas also sits on the board of Femtech Canada, a government supported organization that supports women’s health innovation in Canada.In this episode, Dallas shares what inspired her to start Reya Health, how birth control can affect one's mental health, finding community and not comparing experiences, learning to listen to one's body, and more.*Neither Dallas or I are medical professionals. To work with a medical professional, please visit reyahealth.ca*FOLLOW REYA HEALTH:INSTAGRAM: @reyahealthWEBSITE: www.reyahealth.caSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 Empowering others). Additionally, Dr. Jackson utilizes his social media platforms to normalize mental health through the use of psychoeducation and apparel.In this episode, Dr. Jackson shares his experience of working as a psychotherapist in the NBA and NFL, decolonizing BIPOC mental health, setting boundaries and starting conversations on therapy, and more.FOLLOW DR. JACKSON:INSTAGRAM: @theblackmaletherapistWEBSITE: www.theblackmaletherapist.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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

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-help” field focusing on relationships, Highly Sensitive Persons, trauma, motivation, healthy living, and adult ADHD. She is a guest podcast presenter focusing on women’s issues and coping with the trauma of unhealthy relationships, as well as a coach and trainer for SAS's Work/Life Program in Cary, NC and a resident trainer for the NC Art Therapy Institute. Her practice is also currently part of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute.In this episode, we deep dive into the topics of emotional abuse, red flags, accountability, boundaries, types of apologies, and more.FOLLOW DR. KELLEY:INSTAGRAM: @drameliakelleyWEBSITE: www.ameliakelley.com/about/BOOK: What I Wish I Knew: Surviving and Thriving After an Abusive RelationshipSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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