

Trust & Thrive
Tara Montazeri
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
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Aug 3, 2023 • 18min
214: Forgetting How to Feel
We're back with another solo episode! In this episode, I share some thoughts on the emotions I have been feeling recently and I open up about some mental health struggles I have experienced in the last year.Thanks for tuning in and for creating a safe space for me to show up authentically. I appreciate each and every one of you! Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jul 27, 2023 • 24min
213: Embracing My Humanness
Hi all! We're back with a new solo episode. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the new Barbie movie, how I have been feeling about some transitions in my life, and how I have been working on embracing all parts of my identity. Thank you for being here! Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jul 20, 2023 • 43min
212: Misconceptions About Depression - with Dr. Scott Eilers, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Scott Eilers is a licensed and practicing clinical psychologist. He is the creator and director of multiple intensive outpatient programs for mood and anxiety disorders, as well as the author of the book “For When Everything Is Burning” and the host of the podcast “The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety.” In addition to traditional psychotherapy concepts, Dr. Eilers also draws inspiration from stoicism, minimalism, fitness, and nutritional psychiatry.In this episode, we explore different depressive symptoms, some misconceptions around mood disorders, how irritability can show up as a symptom, what depression in children may look like, and more.FOLLOW DR. EILERS:INSTAGRAM: @dr.scott.eilersPODCAST: The Psychology of Depression & AnxietyBOOK: For When Everything Is BurningSTAY CONNECTED:INSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK:@trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.com EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jul 13, 2023 • 17min
211: Reflecting on How Far You've Come
We're back with a new solo episode today. I share some personal updates, life changes, and feelings that have come up for me during this transitional period.Don't forget to download a free worksheet on boundary guilt: Download a FREE Boundary Guilt WorksheetINSTA: @trustandthriveTIKOK: @trustandthriveTWITTER: @trustandthriveFACEBOOK: bit.ly/FBtaramontWEBSITE: www.tara-mont.comEMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Jun 29, 2023 • 39min
210: Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health - with Heidi McBain, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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

Jun 22, 2023 • 20min
209: It's Okay to Not Be Okay - Mental Health Check-In
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

Jun 15, 2023 • 25min
208: Surviving Boundary Guilt & Discomfort
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

Jun 8, 2023 • 39min
207: Healing Mother & Father Wounds - with Denise Brady, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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

Jun 1, 2023 • 28min
206: Craving Change & Embracing Uncertainty
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

May 25, 2023 • 45min
205: Exploring Immigrant Identity & Belonging - with Phebe Brako-Owusu, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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


