
Trust & Thrive
Welcome to Trust & Thrive! My name is Tara Montazeri and I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. Through insightful and vulnerable discussions, I hope to inspire my listeners to trust the process of their unique journey and thrive as their most authentic self. I aim to encourage these actions with a conscious, practical, and attainable approach to self-reflection and community care. I often feature individuals from a multitude of professional fields, levels of expertise, and life experiences who generously share their stories and invaluable knowledge to my listeners and me. My guests and I touch on topics related to mental health, relationships, systemic issues, generational wounds, and other topics that influence us in our everyday lives. I hope these conversations encourage us to approach our journey of self-awareness in a thoughtful, mindful and compassionate way. Instagram and TikTok: @trustandthrive; Website: www.tara-mont.com; Email: trustandthrive@gmail.com
Latest episodes

Jan 11, 2024 • 26min
229: Revisit - Relationship Needs and People Pleasing
Hi all! In this revisit, I share the most listened to episode of 2023. This was one of my most vulnerable episodes of last year, where I shared how my anxiety and people pleasing ways have impacted my relationship with my partner. I also share lessons I've learned and emotions I had been experiencing before my wedding.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

Jan 4, 2024 • 21min
228: Why I'm Not Making New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year! It's okay if this time doesn't feel exciting, happy, or hopeful for you. To anyone having a tough start to the year and/or who simply feels overwhelmed by life, I see you. In this solo episode, I share my feelings about New Year's resolutions, why I have decided not to make any this year, feelings of pressure and self-criticism, unrealistic expectations, and more. I can't wait for what's to come this year! New episodes coming soon :) 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

Dec 21, 2023 • 16min
227: End of Year Check-In
Hi all! Ending the year with a quick check-in and sharing my thoughts on the last few months. We'll be back with a new episode in the new year. Wishing you all a restful end of the year.STAY CONNECTED:Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dec 14, 2023 • 37min
226: Healing Past Wounds & Breaking Cycles - with Viridiana Rodriguez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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

Nov 30, 2023 • 17min
225: Change, Endings, & Feelings of Grief
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

Nov 9, 2023 • 46min
224: Religious Trauma & Cult Abuse Recovery - with Dr. Quincee Gideon, Licensed Psychologist
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

Nov 2, 2023 • 22min
223: Five Years of Trust & Thrive
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

Oct 26, 2023 • 46min
222: Relational Self-Awareness - with Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, Couples Therapist & Author of Love Every Day
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

Oct 5, 2023 • 22min
221: Personal Update - Done with Grad School!
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

Sep 28, 2023 • 57min
220: LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Self-Expression - with Luis Cornejo, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Sex Therapist
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