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: [email protected]
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 298
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
58: Best of 2019 - Guest Episode Favorites
What a year it's been!
To you, all the listeners, and to all the guests who took the time to share their story, I appreciate you. Thank you for being here and for a being a part of this journey.
I hope…
57: Holiday Expectations & the Pressure to Start Fresh
Happy Holidays!
In this episode, I discuss the many expectations that come with the holidays and the new year approaching. Although the holidays are a time of joy, they can also be triggering and not …
56: Working Through Trauma & Generational Patterns - with Jake Ernst, Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist
Jake Ernst, MSW, is a Registered Social Worker, writer, and psychotherapist interested in exploring and sharing lived experiences. He works in Toronto, Canada.
Jake is interested in unexplored feeling…
55: Imposter Syndrome & Moving Past Stereotypes - with Laila Alawa, Founder & CEO of The Tempest
Laila Alawa is the Founder and CEO of The Tempest, the fastest-growing media company changing the global narrative of diverse millennial women.
The Tempest connects millions of people daily with thou…
54: Thankful for Rejection & Seeing It as Redirection
In this solo episode, I share some of my most recent experiences with rejection and disappointment.
I share how many of my "rejection" filled moments led to some of the best experiences or outcomes in…
53: Dealing with Anxiety & Panic Attacks - with Alison Seponara, Psychotherapist & 'The Anxiety Healer'
Alison Seponara, MS, LPC is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice located in Lafayette Hill, PA.
Alison specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness for women who struggle wit…
52: Redefining Masculinity & Men's Mental Health - with Phillip J. Roundtree, Founder of Quadefy LLC
Phillip J. Roundtree, MSW, MS is a dynamic and engaging speaker & Master’s Level Clinician, who has been practicing professionally since 2005.
He is also the Founder of Quadefy LLC, a nonprofit organ…
51: Inner Child Healing & Reflecting on Our Childhood - with Alyssa Mancao, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Alyssa (Lia) Mancao is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Sherman Oaks, CA.
Alyssa graduated from USC's School of Social Work and has been a mental health therapist since 2011, working in the…
50: One Year of Trust & Thrive - Behind the Story & Lessons Learned
Happy 1st Birthday Trust & Thrive & Happy Halloween!
This week marks the 50th episode of the show, along with the one year anniversary of the show's first episode release!
Here's to celebrating one yea…
49: Sex, Porn, & Relationships - with Dr. Jill McDevitt, Sexologist & Sexual Wellness Coach
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 t…
48: The Power of Self-Education & Mastering Hard Skills - with Scott H. Young, Author of Ultralearning
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 m…
47: Being Patient with Yourself Through the Healing Process - with Julia Rose, Creator of "How Am I Feeling?"
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 …
46: Why We Should Diversify Our Media Intake - with Yassmin Abdel-Magied, Writer, Broadcaster, & Social Advocate
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 almos…
45: Overcoming People-Pleasing & Being Okay with Saying No
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 fe…
44: Why Are We So Distracted? - with Nir Eyal, Author, Speaker, & Thought Leader
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 t…
43: Turning an Idea into a Thriving Business - with Anisha Blodgett, Founder & Owner of Powerhaus Pizza
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…
42: Overcoming Challenges & Making Shift Happen - with Anthony Trucks, Founder of Identity Shift & Former NFL Athlete
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 Identi…
41: Relationship Dynamics & Effective Communication - with Elizabeth Earnshaw, Licensed Marriage & Couples Therapist
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 the…
40: How to Stop Self-Sabotage - with Dr. Judy Ho, Clinical + Forensic Psychologist & Author
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 As…
39: Moving On & Not Dwelling on Past Mistakes
Have you ever had one of those days, weeks, moments where everything seemed to go wrong? You may have made a little or big mistake, and can't get over it.
We've all been there. It's so easy to feel …