Trust & Thrive

Dr. Jill McDevitt is a sexologist, sexuality educator, and sexual wellness coach. In addition, she is an unapologetic feel good activist on a mission to radically improve the way we think about and treat sexuality, ourselves, and each other. She believes that sex should be fun, that pleasure is good for you, and that free expression of our sexuality is a vital part of being human.Dr. Jill has three degrees in human sexuality (PhD, MEd, and BA). She explains how grateful she is that she gets to wake up and do this powerful, fun work everyday.In this episode, we discuss:Getting rid of shame around sex and sexual explorationUnderstanding one's boundaries (emotional and physical)Porn as entertainment, and not as an accurate depiction of reality Foreplay and masturbationSex-positive parenting and the importance of valuable sex educationWays to spice up a long-term relationshipThe benefits of couples therapy Learning how to communicate one's needsPracticing self-compassion FOLLOW DR. JILL:INSTA: @sexdocjillWEBSITE: www.thesexologist.org/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Scott H. Young is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects. Scott H. Young rose to autodidact stardom when he learned MIT’s 4-year computer science curriculum in less than twelve months. Next, he taught himself four new languages in a year.Such extreme self-improvement projects may seem outside the realm of most of our capabilities, but Scott believes that the principles and methods that he and other ultralearners employ are essential tools for anyone who wants a competitive edge in the fast-changing, aggressive workplace. In Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, Scott reveals how basic strategies that he and other ultralearners embrace can give anyone the edge in organizing and executing a plan to learn something new deeply and quickly—and without teachers or tuition.In this episode, Scott discusses his new book, along with sharing his personal takeaways from his self-education projects. We touch on the power of self-education, thoughts on the current education system, many tools regarding ultralearning, the importance of retrieval and transfer, and the value in learning new skills.Scott also explains how everyone is capable of learning a new skill and expanding their horizon. We simply have to work with what we have, including our specific time constraints, and find passion in what we choose to learn.FOLLOW SCOTT:INSTA: @scotthyoungWEBSITE: https://www.scotthyoung.com/BOOK: ULTRALEARNINGSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Julia Rose is the Creator of the Instagram page and blog, "How Am I Feeling?"In Julia's words: "HAIF first began in 2015 as a journal and a self reflection exercise. I had been struggling a lot with my mental health. After realizing this was something that was important to take care of, I started to ask myself, 'How am I feeling?' as a way to 'decode' or label my emotions. I was extremely lost at the time then and I didn't exactly know where to start, but this gave me some kind of starting point. However, the whole journal thing didn't last very long. I still had no idea how to make sense of anything I had been through. I felt like I needed other people to join in on the conversation, which led to the creation of the blog. Soon after, art submissions were added as well."Now, the project acts as a resource for other people who may be looking for a community, a place to share their story, or the words to make sense of their own experiences. In this episode, Julia shares what she's learned since starting HAIF. She explains how she found value in community and connecting with others who may share similar experiences. We also touch on the importance of being patient with yourself through the healing process and overall, in life. It's vital that we all reflect on our emotions and find an outlet to help us explore our internal feelings. Julia explains the beauty in making peace with how we feel and understanding where certain emotions of ours come from.If you'd like to submit your work (art or writing) to the "How Am I Feeling?" blog or Instagram page, you can visit the links below.FOLLOW HAIF: INSTA: @howamifeelinggBLOG: https://howamifeeling.orgSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese-Australian writer, broadcaster and award-winning social advocate. Yassmin trained as a mechanical engineer and worked on oil and gas rigs around Australia for almost half a decade before becoming a full-time writer and broadcaster in 2016.  She published her debut memoir, Yassmin's Story, with Penguin Random House at age 24, and followed up with her first fiction book for younger readers, You Must Be Layla, in 2019.  Yassmin has delivered keynotes and workshops in over 20 countries on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership, working with the likes of IBM, Chevron and Visa. Her TED talk, What does my headscarf mean to you, has been viewed over two million times and was chosen as one of TED’s top ten ideas of 2015.With over a decade’s experience in non-profit governance, Yassmin founded her first organization, Youth Without Borders, at the age of 16. She has since served on numerous board and councils, including the Council of Australian-Arab Relations, ChildFund and Electronic Frontiers Australia. In this episode, Yassmin touches on the idea of unconscious bias, the importance of listening to other communities and different perspectives, reflecting on our information diet, what media we consume and understanding how that affects us subconsciously. With that awareness, we can choose to diversify our media intake and gain a broader perspective.We also discuss why representation is vital and Yassmin shares how the lack of representation in her life inspired her to be an example for others. FOLLOW YASSMIN: WEBSITE: http://www.yassminam.com/BOOKS:  YOU MUST BE LAYLA / YASSMIN'S STORYINSTA: @yassmin_aSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Do you think you're a people-pleaser? In this episode, I share the many signs that you may be a people-pleaser and ways to overcome it. Through research, I found that many of us fear saying no and feel that it's our responsibility to make others like us. At the end of the day, we all want to be liked, but we must respect ourselves enough to set boundaries. Growing up, I was always a people-pleaser. I constantly felt like I had to say yes, make sure everyone was okay, and often sacrificed my own happiness to accommodate to others. I recently found this to be very unhealthy and have been working on balancing being considerate, while also setting boundaries and respecting my own time.Within the past few years, I have gained the confidence to be okay with not being everyone's cup of tea. Living a life revolved around external validation is exhausting, and keeps us from being true to ourselves.We can't control how others react and feel. It's time to let go of guilt, connect with our inner selves, and make genuine decisions based on our values.STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology."Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. In addition to blogging at NirandFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite, Marco Polo, Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), and more.Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.In this episode, Nir shares amazing insight from his book, Indistractable.Some topics discussed include:Misconceptions on distraction and technologyInternal triggers (the root of distraction) and how to master these triggers Traction as the opposite of distractionTurning our values into time - what's on your calendar and why?Freud's pleasure principle - the desire to pursue pleasure and avoid painThe importance of self-compassionCoping and dealing with discomfort What it means to live with intentUsing uncertainty and one's curiosity as a form of motivationApps and tools to help with focus and time managementTo learn more about Nir's work and to purchase his books, you can visit the links below.FOLLOW NIR: WEBSITE: https://www.nirandfar.comBOOKS: INDISTRACTABLE / HOOKEDINSTA: @neyal99TWITTER: @nireyalSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Anisha Blodgett is the Founder & Owner of Powerhaus Pizza.Anisha created Powerhaus after seeking to find a better balance between going to the gym daily, eating “clean” all week, then ordering a thin-crust pizza from the likes of Domino’s.When she literally took pizza making into her own hands, the idea for Powerhaus was born. Anisha's background in commercial real estate led her to manage the construction of Powerhaus, which is now 6 months old and located in Pacific Beach, San Diego.In this episode, Anisha opens up about the process of turning an idea into a thriving business. She shares details on where her idea came from and an overview of what it took to find and open a physical space.We touch on the importance of using skills you already have, making branding a priority, learning to manage a team, assessing the market and listening to your customers/audience, embracing feedback, avoiding burnout, finding a work-life balance, and much more.If you're ever in the San Diego area, make sure to check out Powerhaus Pizza to enjoy some delicious options! You can also stay updated through the links below.FOLLOW ANISHA / POWERHAUS:INSTA: @asliceof.life / @powerhauspizzaWEBSITE: https://www.powerhauspizza.com/BRANDING DESIGNER (OLIVIA): https://currentdesignstudio.com/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Anthony Trucks is a serial entrepreneur with one serious super power - the power to know his identity and navigate life’s shifts, good and bad, with grace and optimism, which is why he created Identity Shift. His company is focused on helping people close the “Identity Gaps” that are responsible for their shortfall in potential and lack of success. He helps people find out who they truly are and develop into who they want to be. Anthony was given away at 3 years old into the foster care system and has spent the majority of his life fighting to find out who he is, and what he's meant to do while he's here, like many of us do. Anthony is a former NFL athlete, former gym owner, international speaker, author, shift coach, and is on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, where he became the first former NFL athlete to hit a buzzer. He has overcome countless challenges to “Make Shift Happen” in his life, a gift he now gives to others through his life’s work.In this episode, Anthony shares his story and inspiring mindset that has helped him get through many hardships. We discuss imposter syndrome, taking responsibility for one's life, finding opportunities within "problems," the fear of success, and much more. Anthony's words are incredibly motivating. I hope his story and message can give you some perspective. FOLLOW ANTHONY: INSTA: @anthonytrucksWEBSITE: https://www.anthonytrucks.com/STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage and Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist. Elizabeth is passionate about helping individuals and couples learn how to have better relationships with themselves and other people. She believes deep healing can happen in the context of safe relationships. She has a husband, toddler, and a dog named Nola that she adores.In this episode, we discuss many different aspects of relationships. We touch on the four main communication pitfalls. These include being critical, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt. We also explore the differences between codependency and autonomy, along with power dynamics.Elizabeth shares the importance of embracing differences in a relationship. In order to truly thrive in a relationship, we must stay curious and create a culture of respect. We also touch on self-awareness, and why working through one's own issues (losses, traumas, etc.) is vital in order to feel safe in one's relationship. We cannot depend on another individual to do our self-discovery work for us.At the end of the day, the most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves.FOLLOW ELIZABETH:INSTA: @lizlistensWEBSITE: www.abetterlifetherapy.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Judy Ho is a Licensed and Triple-Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, and Neuropsychologist, with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.She is also an award-winning researcher, Tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, and Co-Host of Face the Truth.Dr. Ho has wanted to be a psychologist since her high school years, after being a Big Sister to a foster kid. She claims that this experience showed her how much one person can change the trajectory of a child’s life just by being present, consistent, and dependable.Through her media consultant work, Dr. Ho hopes to educate the public about psychological issues in daily life, to reduce stigma towards mental illness, and to encourage people who need help to seek effective treatment.This week, Dr. Ho’s first book, Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way hit book shelves. The book can be found on Amazon, at Barnes & Nobles, and more. The link to purchase the book can be found below.In Episode 40, Dr. Judy Ho shares her research and knowledge on self-sabotage. She discusses the importance of reflecting on the story that we tell ourselves and our personal values, the underlying drivers of self-sabotage, the blueprint for change, and much more.For more info on Dr. Judy Ho's work, please refer to the links below.FOLLOW DR. JUDY HO:INSTA: @drjudyhoWEBSITE: www.drjudyho.comBOOK: Stop Self-SabotageSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com