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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

Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with over a decade of experience working alongside at promise youth, families, and communities. Kim is deeply committed to cross sector collaboration that utilizes an asset based approach to develop strategies which promote community driven solutions to system created problems.Kim has experience in providing direct clinical services to youth and adults in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment and community based settings. Kim specializes in working with cross systems involved youth and young adults, who have experienced and participated in acts of community violence.In 2019, Kim made the shift upstream and stepped away from direct service to begin working on programmatic, organizational and system changes.Kim is on a mission to eliminate suffering for black youth, by fighting to eliminate barriers to dreaming, increase youth visibility, and create pathways to opportunities. Kim believes that relationships heal and there is power in empathy, compassion, and kindness.In this episode, we touch on collective trauma, the importance of community care, evaluating our own role in systems of oppression and privilege, interconnectedness, finding meaning in our grief, and more.FOLLOW KIM:INSTA: @dopeblack_socialworkerWEBSITE: www.dopeblacksocialworker.com/TWITTER: @dopeblack_slwkrSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Tim Box DipCAH, HPD, FMAHA, MNCH (reg) is a remedial hypnotist and mind management expert who has successfully run a flourishing full time therapeutic practice for the last eight years, as well as being an associate of one of the top practices in London's Harley Street for three years.After escaping the family plumbing business in 2009, Tim trained in hypnosis at the world renowned Hypnoarts Academy by Jonathan Chase. Tim went on in 2014 to become one of only a handful of people in the world to be awarded a fellowship of the academy, as well as eventually becoming one of their senior trainers.In 2015 Tim created his CONTROL system based on his experiences with clients and the learnings from thousands of 1 to 1 sessions.Tim now teaches his method throughout the world and has qualified more than 50 CONTROL Practitioners in the UK, Europe and the United States. In 2017, Tim released his first book: Clear Your Head, a guide to enjoying life without anxiety getting in the way. It quickly became an Amazon number 1 bestseller in its category.In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of anxiety - how to stop feeling anxious about being anxious, tips on dealing with panic attacks, understanding the purpose of anxiety, not being defined by a label or diagnosis, noticing your anxiety triggers, and more.FOLLOW TIM:INSTA: @timboxmindcoach @clearyourhead1FACEBOOK: facebook.com/timboxhypnotistYOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/user/BoxHypnosisTEDX TALK: How to stop feeling anxious about anxietyCONTACT TARA:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Laura Anderson is a Licensed Psychotherapist with a private practice in Nashville, TN and an Abuse and Trauma Resolution Coach for clients outside of Tennessee. Her primary clientele deal with complex trauma, including intimate partner violence, sexual abuse and assault and religious trauma. Laura is the co-founder of the Religious Trauma Institute and is a PhD Candidate; her research is in the experience of living in a healed body after sexual trauma.Laura is the author of two educational manuals: one on the topic of domestic violence and the other for clinicians and other healers regarding religious trauma, including how to work with clients who are hoping to heal from religious abuse and trauma. When she’s not working or writing her dissertation, Laura enjoys spending time with her dog, Phoebe, hiking, being outdoors and spending time with her friends. In this episode, we touch on the topics of religious trauma, purity culture and sexual abuse, religion and politics, gaslighting within religious systems, taking steps in deconstructing beliefs, the problem with comparing traumas, and more.FOLLOW LAURA:WEBSITE: www.lauraandersontherapy.comINSTA: @lauraandersontherapyFACEBOOK: /LauraAndersonTherapyTWITTER: @lauraeandersonEMAIL: lauraandersonlmft@gmail.comCONTACT TARA:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

This year has taken a toll on my mental health, and I know many people can relate. The holidays may look different this year, but I promise you're not alone in how you feel.In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on embracing your emotions and remembering that this pandemic situation is temporary. This too shall pass.Wishing you all a safe and lovely Thanksgiving! STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Jenn Hardy is a licensed psychologist who has a private practice in Maryville, Tennessee. She graduated with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Penn State University in 2010. While there, she received specialized training in psychodynamic and feminist therapy, attachment theory, and career-related issues. She writes on Instagram about relationships, career issues, resilience, self-compassion, and whatever else is on her mind. She is also the creator of The School for Being Who You Are. One of her courses, Mend, helps you to improve your relationship with yourself. In addition, Begin is a free course that teaches you everything you need to know to get the most out of therapy. You can access her school, sign up for a free newsletter, and find links to media interviews like this one at her website (links below).In this episode, we touch on embracing authenticity over perfection, paying attention to your needs, the dangers of people-pleasing, trusting the process, identifying your core values, and more.FOLLOW DR. HARDY:WEBSITE: www.drjennhardy.comINSTA: @drjennhardyFACEBOOK: /dr.jennhardyTWITTER: @drjennhardyONLINE SCHOOL: www.drjennhardy.thinkific.comCONTACT TARA:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Shaun Fletcher is an Assistant Professor of Public Relations and Sport Communication at San José State University in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. He also serves on the Advisory Board for The Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change at SJSU, as well as the board chair member on Diversity and Inclusion for the Public Relations Society of America - Silicon Valley. Prior to joining San José State, Shaun served as the Manager of Internal Communications at Apple for the Retail Learning and Development organization. In this role, he provided overall strategic communications and marketing plan development, connecting the departments mission to its 65,000+ retail employees globally. Dr. Fletcher concurrently served as a consultant and mentor to Apple’s multimillion dollar partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, bringing students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to Apple for an immersive apprenticeship experience.He also spent several years leading internal communications for Volkswagen Group of America and also established a professional development consultancy, where he works to train and develop current and aspiring leaders for culturally competent and gratifying service. In the aftermath of a widely acclaimed and thought provoking TEDx Talk on mental health in the Black community, Dr. Fletcher has been a regular keynote speaker and advocate for shifting the perception of mental health in communities of color, being featured in the New York Times, Washington Post and Black Enterprise. Dr. Fletcher earned his Doctorate in Intercultural Communication from Howard University, a Master of Arts in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Central Florida, and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from San José State University. In this episode, we discuss the importance of normalizing conversations on mental health, more on Black mental health, taking care of all aspects of one's health (emotional, physical, mental), self-compassion, social change, and more.FOLLOW DR. FLETCHER: WEBSITE: www.shaunjfletcher.comINSTA: @shaunjfletcherTWITTER: @shaunjfletcherTEDX TALK: Reimagining Mental Health Discourse Among African Americans CONTACT TARA:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com