In this week's episode, I emphasize how there is no one right or wrong way to be a woman. I talk about the different layers of being a woman and how beautifully complex we are. I share what it means to be a woman to me and what that has looked like in my own life. I also share some stories about my childhood and some limiting beliefs I have learned that I am working on shedding. This episode also focuses on the importance of acknowledging our intersecting identities, and recognizing our areas of privilege. STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jennifer Rollin is a therapist and founder of The Eating Disorder Center in Rockville, Maryland, who specializes in working with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, body image issues, anxiety, and depression. Jennifer has experience working in a variety of settings including, an outpatient mental health clinic, residential programs for adolescents, and a sexual assault crisis hotline. She serves as the chairwoman of Project Heal's national network of eating disorder treatment providers. Jennifer has been named as one of the top eating disorder experts in the world by Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center. Jennifer has a certificate in Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders. She also has a certificate in Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and she is on The Junior Board of Directors for The National Eating Disorders Association. Jennifer was invited to serve on the conference committee for The National Eating Disorders Association's 2018 Conference. She has also been interviewed speaking about eating disorders on television including on Fox, ABC, PBS, and NBC. She gives talks about eating disorders at national eating disorder conferences, therapy centers, and colleges.In addition, Jennifer is an expert writer for The Huffington Post and Psychology Today. Her professional blog was named one of the top eating disorder blogs in the world.In this episode, we touch on the many myths about eating disorders, warning signs of an eating disorder, resisting diet culture, reflecting on our unconscious biases and fatphobia, and more.FOLLOW JENNIFER:INSTA: @jennifer_rollinWEBSITE: www.theeatingdisordercenter.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Michelle Goodloe is a licensed clinical social worker and an experienced project manager dedicated to helping others develop healthy relationships with themselves and with others.With a professional background in providing clinical interventions, compassion-based services and statewide advocacy for people impacted by domestic violence, child abuse and stress-related conflict, the focus of Michelle's career has been to develop and institute accessible and resourceful avenues of support through her agencies: The Essence of Healing LLC and gmichelle.com. Michelle is the owner and a psychotherapist with The Essence of Healing LLC, a private therapeutic practice based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Essence of Healing LLC provides individual and couples psychotherapy to adult residents in the states of Georgia and Illinois.She is also the creator of the wellness-resource website, gmichelle.com. Gmichelle.com offers busy, caring professionals the opportunity to make self-care a practical part of their lives. Michelle facilitates interactive workshops for non-profit and private organizations that experience challenges with addressing self-care, compassion fatigue and professional burn out.In this episode, we touch on the many myths and misconceptions of self-care, the importance of boundaries, toxic positivity, self-care and privilege, letting go of the belief that self-care is selfish, tips on creating a self-care practice, and more.FOLLOW MICHELLE:INSTA: @thegmichelleWEBSITE: www.gmichelle.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jayson Gaddis is an an author, podcaster, speaker, entrepreneur, and the founder of The Relationship School®, an impact-based company dedicated to helping people work out their differences and have fulfilling long-term partnerships. Jayson leads relationship training on intimate relationships and partnership. Jayson is also the creator of Interpersonal Intelligence® and Present Centered Relationship Coaching®. He trains people from around the world on how to be effective relational leaders and coaches. In this episode, we discuss embracing conflict, effective conflict resolution, the four core needs in relationships, the pursuer-distancer dynamic, the art of listening, attachment styles, and more.FOLLOW JAYSON:INSTA: @jaysongaddis / @therelationshipschoolWEBSITE: www.relationshipschool.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

In honor of Valentine's Day, I wanted to create a throwback episode with clips from past conversations on relationships, sex, self-love, and more.I have included the links to the full episodes below, along with the guests' Instagram pages.Whether you are spending Valentine's Day with a partner, friend, yourself, I hope you have a wonderful weekend and give yourself some love!Remember, the relationship you have with yourself is the most important one you will ever have.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.comFOLLOW THE GUESTS:Elizabeth Earnshaw: @lizlistensDr. Jill McDevitt: @sexdocjillSharon Peykar: @sitwithsharonAlexandra Solomon: @dr.alexandra.solomonThomas Gagliano: @theproblemwasmeKamalaDevi McClure: @kamaladeviDr. Annie Kaszina: @dr_anniephdDr. Jessica O'Reilly: @sexwithdrjessMarla Renee Stewart: @1marlastewartDr. Natalie Jones: @dr.nataliejonesEpisodes in order:41: Relationship Dynamics & Effective Communication - with Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage & Couples Therapist49: Sex, Porn, & Relationships - with Dr. Jill McDevitt, Sexologist & Sexual Wellness Coach64: Codependency & Relationship Attachment Styles - with Sharon Peykar, Psychotherapist & Life Coach68: Sexual Self-Awareness & Owning Your Sexuality - with Dr. Alexandra Solomon, Author of Taking Sexy Back74: Accountability in Relationships & Working Through Childhood Messages - with Thomas Gagliano, MSW, Author of The Problem Was Me84: Polyamory & Open Relationships - with KamalaDevi McClure, Author of 52 Fridays93: Emotional Abuse & Narcissism in Romantic Relationships - with Dr. Annie Kaszina, Narcissistic Abuse Coach94: Seduction & Intimacy - with Dr. Jessica O'Reilly & Marla Renee Stewart, Authors of The Ultimate Guide to Seduction & Foreplay

The events from this past year have forced me to look deeper within and reflect on who I truly want to be, despite any expectations that others may have placed on me.In this episode, I share my thoughts on living authentically, the importance of reflecting on our values, creating our own definition of success, being intentional with the choices we make, and embracing change.  While this has been a difficult time, I hope you make the effort to check in with yourself and reflect on what feels most authentic to you. STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Catie Lynch is a licensed clinical social worker living in Chattanooga, TN who specializes in eating disorders and body image. Catie has two daughters, a 3 year old and a 1 year old. She is committed to helping women free themselves of the diet mentality and heal their relationship with food and their bodies. In this episode, we touch on the pressures and expectations that come with motherhood/parenthood, the importance of recognizing your triggers, recovering from an eating disorder, struggling with depression and anxiety during pregnancy, self-compassion, and more. FOLLOW CATIE:INSTA: @catielynchlcswWEBSITE: www.catielynchlcsw.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Stevon Lewis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, and corporate consultant. In his private practice, he specializes in working with adults struggling with impostor syndrome. He has been a featured expert for various major television and media platforms, including the Oprah Winfrey Network, Bustle Magazine, Thrive Global, and Entrepreneur Magazine. As a corporate consultant, he has facilitated discussions about race in the workplace for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) and Tory Burch. In addition, he has hosted a series of workshops for A New Direction, a London-based non-profit, that provides support and development to individuals that are underrepresented in the creative and digital industries.In this episode, we discuss the connection between imposter syndrome and race, the importance of reflecting on one's role in systems of oppression and privilege, finding the right therapist, representation, and more.FOLLOW STEVON:INSTA: @stevonlewismftWEBSITE: www.stevonlewis.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Amanda E. White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram account @therapyforwomen. She specializes in teaching women how to set boundaries, engage in real self-care, and work through shame. Amanda is the founder of "Therapy for Women Center" located in Philadelphia and serving clients across the country. She is in recovery from an addiction and eating disorder, and in her clinical work, Amanda specializes in supporting clients in the overlap and intersection of both. In addition, Amanda is the author of the forthcoming book, “Not Drinking Tonight: A Therapist’s Guide to Creating A Sober Life You Love.” Amanda is also an experienced registered yoga teacher and leads yoga and mental health retreats around the world. In this episode, Amanda explains and dives deep into six different types of boundaries. We also touch on loose vs. rigid boundaries, boundary negotiation, the importance of reflecting on your values, setting boundaries with yourself, people pleasing, and more.FOLLOW AMANDA:INSTA: @therapyforwomen / @therapyforwomencenterWEBSITE: www.therapyforwomencenter.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

It's been quite the challenging year. In the last episode of 2020, I share my thoughts, personal experiences, and lessons I've learned from the pain and grief experienced this year.I'm feeling more hopeful about the upcoming year and I'm also letting myself feel a mix of emotions. I'm wishing you all a restful holiday season and new year!Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss a new episode.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com