Elyce Mandich is a mama, wife, girl's girl, relatable human, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Southern California. She is the owner of The Therapy Co., a private practice that provides therapy services to women in California and the creator of "big empathy energy®".  For Elyce, her why in becoming a therapist is connected to and inspired by personal experience when she lost her mom to suicide at 10-years-old. She believes in cultivating a strong sense of belonging and empathy - both for ourselves and for others.  In this episode, we discuss what it means to show up authentically, especially as a therapist. Elyce shares her thoughts on "big empathy energy," being an adult and making tough decisions, and practicing self-care. FOLLOW ELYCE:WEBSITE: https://www.thetherapyco.org/instagramINSTAGRAM: @thetherapyco_MERCH: https://thetherapyco.shop/collections/allSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

In this solo episode, I allow myself to feel angry...with no shame. I discuss what's going on in Gaza, Rafah, and other parts of the world. I share my thoughts on what it means to validate our own emotions, even when others can't hold space for us...on letting oneself feel angry, when you've been taught to suppress your emotions and "just be fine." I'm letting myself feel and I hope I can hold space for you to do the same. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com  

Dr. Lisette Sanchez is a bilingual and bicultural licensed psychologist, speaker, and writer, renowned for her commitment to supporting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and first-generation professionals. As the founder of Calathea Wellness, a comprehensive virtual practice, she provides individual therapy and engaging speaking services. Born to immigrant parents from El Salvador and Mexico and raised in Southern California, Dr. Lisette's own experiences have profoundly shaped her dedication to addressing intergenerational trauma and combating the impostor phenomenon. In addition to her clinical endeavors, Dr. Lisette is the creator of the YouTube channel, The First Gen Psychologist, where she offers content aimed at destigmatizing mental health issues and promoting personal development and empowerment, particularly for those with a first-gen background. Dr. Lisette is a prolific writer, contributing regularly to publications such as Hip Latina, Well + Good, and Wondermind, where she shares valuable insights into mental health and well-being. Furthermore, she is a sought-after speaker, conducting mental health workshops for Fortune 500 companies worldwide. In these workshops, she bolsters their Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives and enhances employee resource group programming with her expert guidance. In this episode, Dr. Sanchez shares her experience as a first-generation professional. We discuss the topics of parentification, growing up in a collectivist culture, pressure to be a "good daughter," gaps within the psychology field, and more. FOLLOW DR. LISETTE:WEBSITE: https://www.calatheawellness.com/INSTAGRAM: @thefirstgenpsychologistSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Hi all! In this short episode, I share some personal and professional updates, thoughts on showing up authentically, setting both emotional and time boundaries, and reflecting on my emotional capacity. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com  

Shaurya Gahlawat is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, a Relationship Expert and a group mental health practice owner. In this episode, we discuss some common misconceptions about healthy relationship dynamics, how dating has changed with dating apps, the importance of awareness and accountability in relationships, unrealistic expectations we may see through romcoms and media, and more. FOLLOW SHAURYA:WEBSITE: www.therapywithshaurya.comINSTAGRAM: @therapywithshauryaSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

In honor of the first week of Mental Health Awareness Month, I gathered clips from past episodes with mental health professionals focused on different mental health diagnoses and their misconceptions. The topics range from exploring depression, understanding ADHD in young girls, identifying OCD symptoms, addressing mental health stigma in immigrant families, and more. You can find the list of episodes below.In order played:97: Sadness vs. Clinical Depression - with Dr. Kojo Sarfo, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Entrepreneur119: Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - with Amanda Petrik-Gardner, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor131: Bipolar Disorder & Mania - with Colleen King, Licensed Psychotherapist132: ADHD in Women & Girls - with Christina Crowe, Psychotherapist & Founder of Dig A Little Deeper139: Immigrant Mental Health & Unresolved Trauma - with Valeska Cosci, Licensed Psychotherapist & Owner of Renew Thru Therapy148: Mental Health Stigma & Shame in Families - with Dr. Jenny Wang, Clinical Psychologist & National Speaker159: Anxiety & Procrastination - with Amanda Landry, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Owner of Caring Therapists178: Decolonizing Therapy & Mental Health Care - with Dr. Lawrence Jackson, Psychotherapist & Sports Performance Coach in the NBA & NFL212: Misconceptions About Depression - with Dr. Scott Eilers, Clinical PsychologistDownload a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com  

Joelle Maletis is a world renowned international speaker, psychotherapist, PTSD and trauma expert. Her passion is mentoring, coaching, and supporting people while overcoming struggles that are keeping them from living a meaningful and balanced life full of fulfillment, joy, and contentment.Joelle started JRM&A Inc. to help others discover their hopes, dreams and abilities to thrive through adversity, trauma and mental challenges. Her career highlights include being a guest speaker on ABC’s 60 Minutes: Beyond the Headlines, Switch YouTube Live host, HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient, and several Outstanding Achievement Awards for Top Female Executive. She has also recently published a self love workbook available for purchase on Amazon.In this episode, we explore the concept of self-love, people pleasing and perfectionism that can come from trauma, and more.FOLLOW JOELLE:WORKBOOK: Give Yourself Self LoveINSTAGRAM: @official.joelle.trauma.therapySTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com  

In this solo episode, I talk about some personal updates and share my experience with going through a hard time. I share some coping skills I have been using and open about my experience setting emotional boundaries, both personally and professionally. Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com  

Jackie Garcia is a bilingual Spanish Speaking Licensed Therapist who is passionate about destigmatizing mental health among the Latinx community. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State of San Bernardino. After completing her B.A., she attended California State University of Fullerton where she earned a Master's Degree in Social Work.  She grew up in Tijuana, Baja California until the age of 12. Her parents migrated to the U.S. to seek a better life for the family. As a teen, she struggled adjusting to a new culture, language, friends, trends, you name it! However, these years made a huge impact in her life and led her to the path of becoming a therapist. She is the founder of Therapy Lux, a telehealth based private practice in CA, assisting individuals break intergenerational cycles and heal within. In her work, she believes in creating a safe therapeutic space to facilitate insight and understanding while laying the groundwork for healing and growth.  Jackie loves to embark on new adventures and create magical experiences. She is very community driven and stands by her life motto “we can’t heal alone, we heal together.”In this episode, we touch on the topics of breaking cycles as a child of immigrants, guilt that can come with boundary setting, finding one's personal values as a people pleaser, and more. FOLLOW JACKIE:WEBSITE: https://therapylux.org/INSTAGRAM: @therapyluxSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com  

Sara Stanizai is a sought-after speaker, business coach and a licensed therapist who founded Prospect Therapy to create a queer-and trans-affirming practice that focuses specifically on serving first-generation American and immigrant communities.As a queer first-gen herself, Sara’s clinical and professional work focuses on serving the Afghan diaspora, specifically fellow Afghan-American women, through retreats and group experiences that help participants find community and reconciliation with self, culture and ancestry. Her latest offering is the Eldest Daughters group, which invites sisters of all backgrounds to finally receive the kind of support they give to everyone else. In this episode, we discuss expectations placed on eldest daughters, the impact of sibling relationships, growing up as a child of immigrants, how gender and cultural roles and birth order impact sibling dynamics, and more.FOLLOW SARA:WEBSITE: www.prospecttherapy.com/link-treeINSTAGRAM: @prospecttherapySTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com