Trust & Thrive

Like many, when I would think of grief, I would associate it with negative change, such as death or losing a relationship we wanted to continue. In this episode, I specifically talk about grief related to positive change.I give some examples and share some personal experiences of how we can miss what is not good for us. If you are grieving a toxic relationship, a bad situation, a harmful job, or any situation that negatively affected your well-being, there is nothing wrong with you. It is valid to grieve and feel the way you do, no matter what the situation is.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Sand Chang, PhD (they/them/their) is a Chinese American genderfluid/nonbinary/femme psychologist/trainer in practice for 15+ years. Dr. Chang's work is focused on intersectional body liberation. Dr. Chang co-authored A Clinician’s Guide to Gender Affirming Care (New Harbinger, 2018) and the APA Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Clients (2015). They are Board Member and section editor for Trans Bodies, Trans Selves, chapter author of the forthcoming WPATH SOC8, and co-founder of The Gender Affirming Letter Access Project (The GALAP), a movement to make mental health letters for trans health care financially accessible. Sand’s work is focused on gender, sexuality, disordered eating (from an anti-diet and HAES perspective), addictions, trauma/EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and attachment concerns. Sand is a certified Body Trust Provider. Outside of work, they are a dancer, food top, punoff competitor, and small dog enthusiast. In this episode, we touch on the white-washed view of body liberation & the negative effects of diet culture, trans health and body oppression, gender vs. sexuality, gender stereotypes in diagnosis criteria, intersectional identities, understanding authenticity as a privilege, and more. FOLLOW DR. CHANG:INSTA: @heydrsandWEBSITE: www.sandchang.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Chris Sheridan (previously Grant) is a highly experienced BACP Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Scotland. On a mission to improve trans healthcare in the UK and beyond, Chris opened their private practice, The Queer Therapist, in 2018 to provide queer and gender affirming counseling and psychotherapy to trans, gender non-conforming and non-binary people. Chris also works as a Psychotherapist for an Adult Clinical Psychology Department and Occupational Therapy Department in NHS. Prior to their current roles, Chris worked as the Lead Self Management Specialist in Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus in 2016 where they developed and led an award-winning LGBTQIA start-up charity offering advocacy, counseling, group therapy, CBT and befriending to LGBTQIA adults in Scotland. In 2017, Chris became a member of the Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on LGBTI Issues and continues voluntary governance work with non-profit organizations with a focus on health inequality. Chris is a member of The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), the European Professional Association for Transgender Health (EPATH) and the Gendered Intelligence Network for Therapists and Counsellors.In this episode, we explore the topics of gender vs. sexuality, performing gender, how the church and religion often reinstate gender roles, non-binary representation, gender affirming healthcare, supporting a loved one who is exploring their gender identity, and more.FOLLOW CHRIS:INSTA: @theqtherapistWEBSITE: thequeertherapist.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Michael McLeod, MA, CCC-SLP TSSLD is an ASHA-Certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Function/ADHD Specialist. Michael focuses on the unique and innovate skill of Internal Language while constructing interpersonal relationships and meaningful varied experiences for students. The evidence-based GrowNOW Model utilizes a holistic approach towards decreasing prompt dependency, fostering independence, strengthening Executive Functions, through the lens of the academic, social, and emotional methodology. Michael is the owner of GrowNOW Therapy Services, LLC, a specialized private practice in Philadelphia, PA. Michael has traveled internationally, presenting and training families and professionals on his unique GrowNOW Treatment Model for fostering Executive Functions & Resiliency.In this episode, we touch on the topics of internal language, a fixed vs. growth mindset, nonverbal vs. verbal working memory, resiliency, understanding executive functioning skills, and more. We also break down some common myths around ADHD, in hopes to help break the stigma around the diagnosis.FOLLOW MICHAEL:INSTA: @grownowtherapyWEBSITE: www.grownowtherapy.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach who helps people cope with codependency, addictions, trauma, and mental health issues. Sherry is a single mother and once her daughter was old enough, Sherry returned to school to receive her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. As a leading expert on addiction and recovery, Sherry’s TV appearances include: Vh1’s Celebrity Rehab, CNN, Inside Edition, the Robert Irvine Show and Access Live, E! News, among others. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Women’s World, the LA Times, Thrive Global, the New York Post, Marriage.com and other leading publications. She has also been a guest on many SiriusXM radio shows. Sherry is the author of the best-selling book, Infinite Recovery, which addresses recovery from addiction and alcoholism through the lens of the Law of Attraction. Sherry is also the author of Love Smacked, in which Sherry addresses relationship addiction and codependency, and is a contributing writer to the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times Tough People. Sherry maintains a private practice in Westlake Village, CA, is Editor of Recovery Today Magazine, and founder of Wake-Up Recovery an online group coaching program that applies the principals of positive psychology, law of attraction, and mindfulness for codependents and addicts in recovery. In this episode, we explore the topic of codependency, guilt and grieving that may come with one's recovery process, what it's like to have an anxious attachment, defining love addiction and trauma bonding, and more. FOLLOW SHERRY:INSTA: @codependencycuriousEBOOK: www.wakeuprecovery.com/codependency-quiz/BOOKS: Love Smacked STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.comCo-Dependents Anonymous: https://coda.org/

In this solo episode, I open up about the quarter-life crisis I've been going through recently. I explore some "what ifs" I've been reflecting on and my thoughts on regrets.I also touch on comparison and being intentional with the choices we make.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Josie Rosario, LMSW, MSEd, RYT is an NYC-based licensed therapist who specializes in helping individuals and couples break relational and generational patterns through therapy and ancestral healing. Outside of that role, Josie is the Founder and CEO of The Healing Strategy, a business coaching company exclusively for mental health therapists. The company’s signature offering is the Therapist Marketing Lab, a 4-month program designed to help therapists achieve 5-figure months without increasing their caseload or reducing their fees. Josie identifies as a Black, Dominican-American, bilingual and bicultural, cis-gendered, heterosexual woman; her pronouns are she/her/hers. She graduated with distinction from Columbia University’s School of Social Work and is currently training to be a Certified Couples and Family Therapist at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in NYC. In this episode, we discuss the lessons and hardships that may come with unlearning and breaking generational cycles, the reality of healing, losing relationships through change, boundaries with family, feelings of guilt and loss that may come up, the importance of self-compassion, and more. FOLLOW JOSIE: INSTA: @josierosarionyc ; @thehealingstrategyWEBSITES: https://www.josierosario.com/ ; https://www.thehealingstrategy.com/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Maite Z. Alday is a writer, artist, and non-profit professional. She's the founder of S/he’s Mighty Mighty which aims to create a safe space for uncomfortable conversations around taboo topics.  In this episode, we discuss some different types of privileges, the importance in having uncomfortable hard conversations, engaging in dialogue vs. having a debate,  supporting AAPI communities, and more. FOLLOW MAITE:INSTA: @shes_mightymightyWEBSITE: www.shesmightymighty.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Leesa Renée Hall is an anti-bias facilitator and mental wellness advocate who has helped over 65,000 leaders with quiet, gentle, and highly sensitive personalities go on an Inner Field Trip® to explore their unconscious biases so they can  protect their energy, stand on the side of justice, and become better ancestors.In this episode, we touch on the value in connecting with nature, exploring our unconscious biases, learning from our ancestors, boundary setting, and tips on being mindful and connecting with nature.Wishing you all a lovely Earth Day!FOLLOW LEESA:INSTA: @leesareneehallWEBSITE: www.innerfieldtrip.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

The phrases, "trust yourself" and "trust your gut," can seem confusing for those who struggle with anxiety and intrusive thoughts that may not be true at all.In this week's solo episode, I share some personal struggles I've been having with irrational thoughts and anxiety. I touch on my personal experiences with differentiating my anxiety from my intuition, and hope to provide my perspective on self-awareness.If you are struggling with severe anxiety, OCD, and/or intrusive thoughts, you are not alone.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com