Trust & Thrive

Heidi McBain is a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Texas Licensed Professional Counselor. She also has a Perinatal Mental Health Certification through Postpartum Support International. She specializes in maternal mental health, and focuses on mental wellness for moms during pregnancy, postpartum and throughout motherhood.Heidi has been married for 21 years. She has two teenage kids and one very spirited rescue cat.In this episode, we discuss mental health for mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. We also touch on the topic of breaking cycles as a parent, what to say and not to say to anyone trying for a baby, and more.FOLLOW HEIDI:INSTAGRAM: @mentalwellnessformomsWEBSITE: www.heidimcbain.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Hi all! This episode is an especially vulnerable one. I share how I've been struggling a bit more with my mental health recently and I touch on what I've been doing to take care of myself.  However you are feeling, you are not alone.I just released a new free boundary guilt worksheet, with a list of reflection questions I have used in my own life. I hope it can be helpful to you on your own boundary setting journey :)Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

In this episode, I share my experience with managing boundary guilt and the discomfort that comes with having uncomfortable conversations. For my fellow recovering people pleasers, you're not alone.Download a FREE Boundary WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Denise Brady is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. She has been practicing therapy since 2009 and her passion is working with marginalized communities. She started her career in South Los Angeles working with chronically mentally ill populations. Currently, Denise uses EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy to assist her clients in reprocessing traumatic experiences and memories. With EMDR therapy, she can provide her clients with long term healing not always offered with traditional talk therapy. She currently runs a thriving private practice in Long Beach, CA where she helps people overcome generational trauma. Her work drives her to instill in people they can heal and live a life outside of the things they've been through.In this episode, Denise  talks about her experience in the mental health field. We also discuss EMDR therapy, recognizing parental wounds, breaking generational patterns, and more.FOLLOW DENISE:INSTAGRAM: @denisebrady_therapistWEBSITE: www.denisebradylmft.comSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Hi all! In this episode, I share feelings that have come up for me, while on my recent trip to NYC. I open up about feeling stuck, motivated, inspired, sad, and many mix of emotions. Download a FREE Boundary WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Phebe Brako-Owusu, an award-winning Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, was born and raised in Ghana. She is licensed to see clients in Washington and Washington DC. Her passion for helping immigrants build a home away from home led her into private practice in 2016, and in 2021 she founded 253 Therapy and Consult in University Place, WA to mentor the next generation of therapists.Phebe specializes in working with adults, families, and couples dealing with work stress, trauma, and issues related to their immigrant identities. With a warm and compassionate approach, Phebe empowers her clients to heal, grow, and thrive.In this episode, Phebe shares her journey as an immigrant in the mental health field and mental health care barriers. We also explore the topic of breaking cycles, setting boundaries with family, and finding one's identity between different cultures.FOLLOW PHEBE:INSTAGRAM: @phebebrakolmftPODCAST: Immistories with Phebe on AppleSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

In this solo episode, I share my recent feelings of impatience, senioritis, and overwhelm. I'm working on being more present, accepting where I am on my journey, and celebrating my wins.It's easy to be focused on what to do next. Don't forget to celebrate how far you've come.Download a FREE Boundary WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

To anyone who is grieving and/or feeling sad, angry, confused, however you feel about Mother's Day, your feelings are valid. I see you and am sending you love. Hope this episode can bring you some comfort and remind you that you are not alone.Download a FREE Boundary WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jordan A. Madison, LCMFT, is a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist in Maryland and DC. She owns and practices at Therapy Is My J.A.M., LLC, a private practice that helps individuals and couples heal from their pasts to understand their present and create the future they desire. She is Prepare/Enrich certified, and also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.She received her BA in psychology from Spelman College, and MS in couple and family therapy from the University of Maryland. She recently authored The CBT Journal for Mental Health, which is available on Amazon. Outside of being a therapist, she is a blog writer for Therapy for Black Girls, and was a recurring guest co-host on the Because Life with Sydel podcast.She is passionate about reducing the stigmas around mental health and therapy, especially within the Black community. She uses her Instagram platform to promote conversations and educate others on building and maintaining healthy relationships, as well as normalizing and prioritizing self care.In this episode, we explore the topics of financial self-care, couples issues revolving finances, normalizing therapy within the Black community, finding self-care practices that fit your lifestyle, and more.FOLLOW JORDAN:INSTAGRAM: @therapyismyjamWEBSITE: www.therapyismyjam.comCBT Journal for Mental HealthSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Deana Panza is a holistic therapist and coach who helps people reconnect with their most authentic selves through compassion, self-awareness, and exploration.For nearly a decade, Deana has been collaborating with people to empower them to take back control of their lives by helping them get to know their true selves and encouraging them with the power of choice.In this episode, we share our experience with our own healing journeys, setting boundaries, and connecting with our authentic selves. FOLLOW DEANA:INSTAGRAM: @deanapanzaSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com