Viridiana Rodriguez is a change-marker, cycle breaker and creates space for self-love and healing. As a Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Viridiana believes self-love transforms lives. It takes a lot of courage to recognize and heal past wounds. She is a trained EMDR therapist, reiki practitioner, healing guide and professor. She is also the founder and owner of Amar Therapy, Amarte Community and co-founder of Healing Connections. Her holistic approach to therapy begins with a focus on the mind-body-soul connection.  In this episode, we explore topics related to breaking cycles, growing up as a child of immigrants, self-compassion throughout the healing process, acknowledging systemic issues and cultural dynamics, EMDR therapy, and more. FOLLOW VIRIDIANA:  WEBSITE: amartherapy.com INSTAGRAM: @amartherapy and @amarte.community  STAY CONNECTED:  INSTA: @trustandthrive  TIKOK:@trustandthrive  TWITTER: @trustandthrive  FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont  WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com 

Hi all! In this solo episode, I share some personal and professional updates, along with feelings that have come up for me this last month (and why I didn't post for a few weeks).Also, I share feelings that came up for me with saying goodbye to my clients and ending my internship + school. I touch on feelings of grief and loss that can come with any change, even "exciting change."  I will be taking the next week off, since I'm currently on my honeymoon. We will be back with a guest conversation on Thursday, December 14th.  STAY CONNECTED:Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Quincee Gideon is a licensed psychologist that specializes in religious trauma and cult recovery.  She takes science-backed ways of understanding trauma in the brain and body to help trauma survivors recover.  She owns Woven Together Trauma Therapy, a trauma-specialty practice in Los Angeles and Traumastery, which is an online space for religious trauma and cult recovery.  She has a growing monthly membership of survivors of religious trauma coming together to learn the psychology behind religious abuse while getting some peer support along the way. She also teaches therapists how to address religious trauma clinically in her monthly therapist training program.  In this episode, we discuss the difference between big T vs. little T trauma, deconstructing our beliefs, feelings of shame and guilt, exploring what a cult looks like, and healing from religious abuse. FOLLOW DR. GIDEON: INSTAGRAM: @drquincee STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK:@trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com 

Trust & Thrive is 5!! In this episode, I share some reflections and feelings that have come up for me these last few years. I'm so thankful for this community and am looking forward to what's next. Thank you for being here!  STAY CONNECTED: Download a FREE Boundary Guilt Worksheet INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive TWITTER: @trustandthrive FACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramont WEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, is internationally recognized as one of today's most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her framework of Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A couples therapist, speaker, author, and professor, Dr. Solomon is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity, and authenticity to their relationships. She is a clinician educator and a frequent contributor to academic journals, and she translates her academic and therapeutic experience to the public through her popular Instagram page, which has garnered over 200K followers. She is on faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University and is a licensed clinical psychologist at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Her hit podcast, Reimagining Love, reaches tens of thousands of listeners across the globe each week and features high-profile guests from the worlds of therapy, academia, and pop culture. She is the award-winning author of two books: Taking Sexy Back and Loving Bravely. In this episode, Dr. Solomon shares insight on her work as a couples therapist, by discussing the value in healthy conflict, the importance of compassion within relationships, intimacy and trust, and more. FOLLOW DR. SOLOMON: INSTAGRAM: @dr.alexandra.solomon BOOK: Love Every Day PODCAST: Love Reimagined STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Hi all! I'm excited to share that I've officially completed my Master's program and am on my way to becoming an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (hopefully very soon!)Until then, I wanted to share some feelings that have come up for me, including anxiety around the future, grief that comes with change, and more.Here's to the next chapter. Thanks for being here!  STAY CONNECTED:Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Luis is a natural entertainer who enjoys making others laugh and feel inspired. As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist, Luis works tirelessly to support the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities. Luis is also the founder of PsychoSocial Media, a mental health platform providing mental health articles and resources. He is also the co-owner of PsychoSocial Therapy, a private practice specializing in LGBTQ+ and BIPOC mental health. In addition to his professional achievements, he is also an Indigiqueer model who has a deep passion for fashion, visibility, and self-expression. Luis has collaborated with local and international (Mexico) designers. Last year Luis walked for a fashion haus located in San Francisco in celebration of PRIDE month 2022. Luis is a firm believer that the media plays a massive role in the way mental health is understood, and wants to use his knowledge to increase awareness. As a testament to his work, Luis has been featured on Telemundo, a large Spanish Network, multiple times. In past appearances on Telemundo, Luis has talked about anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, and other mental health topics in Spanish. In this episode, Luis shares his journey on becoming a therapist. We also discuss the importance of representation within the mental health space, exploring one's gender expression and sexuality, breaking cycles and unlearning certain beliefs, and more. FOLLOW LUIS: INSTAGRAM: @luis_thee_lmftWEBSITE: www.luis-cornejo.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Kerri Smith-Osei is a Trauma Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor, 3x Certified Master Life Coach and Couples Coach, a Certified Law of Attraction Coach, and a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner.She has been in the personal development space for 14 years and has been recognized as one of the top 20 life coaches in Los Angeles for the past 8 years. Her mission revolves around dismantling the societal taboos surrounding mental health while fostering avenues for intergenerational healing.Kerri's approach is holistic, encompassing emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual facets, all geared toward promoting profound healing. She provides therapy, life coaching, couples coaching, energy healing, and personal empowerment mentoring, as well as facilitates wellness workshops for organizations and non-profits of all sizes.Her clientele predominantly comprises BIPOC individuals, and LGBTQ+ community members, including Allies.In this episode, we touch on the topics of trauma healing, finding the right therapist, exploring healthy coping skills, breaking generational cycles, representation within the therapeutic space, different forms of mindfulness, and more.FOLLOW KERRI:INSTAGRAM: @nuffhealing_therapist STAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Hi all! Hope you enjoy this solo episode. I share a recent experience of reacting in a way I did not feel great about, as well as just being overwhelmed with emotions as I near the end of my Master's program. I'm taking it day by day, reminding myself to practice self-compassion. Sending you all love!STAY CONNECTED: Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Hi all! In this solo episode, I share some mixed feelings I have been experiencing around this time of my life. With some transitions and new changes, I have been feeling incredibly anxious, excited, confused, and overwhelmed at the same time.Let me know if you can relate in any way. If so, please know you are not alone.Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com