Trust & Thrive

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: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: 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 wherever books are sold. Amanda is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Counseling, Trauma- Focused CBT and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Amanda is the founder of My Private Practice Collective, an online community for therapists in private practice. She is a private practice consultant who helps solo and group practices build smart practices. In 2018, Amanda was awarded Counselor of the Year by the Florida Mental Health Counseling Association. She is the secretary of the FMHCA and the PBMHCA. She is a volunteer for Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority as the chair of the Wellness Committee. She has served as a chapter advisor for DPhiE since 2007. Amanda has helped numerous Registered Interns with supervision and starting their private practice. She is a Qualified Supervisor in the state of Florida. In this episode, we touch on the topics of anxiety and procrastination, growing up with an undiagnosed anxiety disorder, women and anxiety, ending the stigma, and more.  FOLLOW AMANDA:INSTA: @amandaplmhcNEW RELEASE: Guided Journal For Women with AnxietySTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 has led her to work with clients throughout different stages of life. She began working with older adults particularly with end-of-life issues before she transitioned into working with adults and couples. During her time working with adults, she mostly worked with women in their twenties and thirties, to manage difficult emotions, set appropriate boundaries, discover their resources, and ultimately grow into feeling confident and competent in themselves. Her work with couples focused on deepening communication and understanding to build empathy and trust.She transitioned her practice into primarily working with mothers after she became one. Some of the experiences that she navigated, especially in the beginning, led her to seek specialized training in working with moms but especially with mamas of color. She believes that our shared experience can add to the building of rapport in navigating this pivotal life change.She has advanced training in diagnosing and treating antenatal and Perinatal Mental Health Disorders (PMADs), as well as trauma and infertility. She is certified in Perinatal Mental Health through Postpartum Support International. Additionally, she is certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).In this episode, we discuss many expectations placed on women today. We explored boundary setting, the importance of rest, feeling pressured to hit "milestones," and more.FOLLOW DR. EYO:INSTA: @drveronicaeyoWEBSITE:  https://www.drveronicalcsw.com/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 mental health agency, and as a field instructor for graduate level Master of Social Work students. He is also a keynote speaker for events discussing mental health within communities of color.He specializes and is passionate in working with and advocating for young professionals, college students, and people of color (particularly those who identify as Asian American Pacific Islander).Ultimately, he aims to help his clients find their optimal balance between success and happiness in their lives, and create a life that they feel is authentic and genuine to themselves.In this episode, we discuss men's mental health, cultural expectations, healthy vs. unhealthy masculinity, ending the stigma of mental health, being proactive over reactive, and more.FOLLOW BRANDON:INSTA: @bashindo.lcswWEBSITE:  www.kandbtherapy.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: 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 affirming and integrative wellness. Traci sits on the board for the QTAP (Queer and Trans Affirming Provider) Certification Program, in addition to being a mentor and faculty member for the organization. They are also an advisory board member for the upcoming KinkedIn dating application.In this episode, we discuss gender exploration, creating a safe space for others to explore their identity, self-disclosure, the importance of pronouns, and more. FOLLOW TRACI:INSTA: @compassionaterevoltWEBSITE: www.compassionaterevolt.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 both to address trauma, healing and growth from a holistic mind-body approach. In this episode, we explore the topics of relational trauma, unlearning certain relationship beliefs, family dynamics, breaking dysfunctional patterns, and more.FOLLOW JOHANNA:INSTA: @wholelifehealing_WEBSITE: www.wholelifehealingtherapies.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 practice that empowers women childhood trauma survivors to lead shame-free and joyful lives in alignment with who they really are. Her mission is to teach, heal and impact the lives of women around the world, empowering them to unapologetically step into their power and use their voice to live out their Vision. Joy's journey has allowed her to step fully into her purpose unapologetically.Her passion stems from understanding how much childhood  trauma steals from our identity as women. As a Kenyan-American immigrant, survivor, veteran, and woman of color, she understands how the different aspects of trauma keep you bound in thoughts, patterns, decisions, and behaviors repeating familiar cycles. She learned to fall in love with herself, heal and transform radically. Now she gets to help women of color see a different vision for themselves and alchemize their pain into power.In this episode, we touch on the topics of healing, speaking up as a woman of color, forgiveness being each person's choice, validating one's emotions, and more.FOLLOW JOY:INSTA: @thejoymukiriWEBSITE: https://joymukiricoaching.mykajabi.com/blogSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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 will be a "reset" month for Trust & Thrive - stay tuned for the first guest episode of the year, which will be released Thursday, February 3rd. :)STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

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