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
278: The Bittersweet Feelings That Come With Reaching a Milestone
In this solo episode, I share how incredibly thankful I feel to have built a caseload and announce that I'm no longer accepting new clients. As much as it’s felt surreal to be in this position, there…
277: Breaking Free from Guilt & Perfectionism as a Child of Immigrants - with Pauline Yeghnazar Peck, Trauma-Informed Psychologist
Dr. Pauline Yeghnazar Peck is a first generation Iranian-Armenian trauma-informed psychologist who specializes in working with the children of immigrants and intercultural couples. She operates a gro…
276: The Healing Power of Sound & Music Therapy - with Christopher Morrison, Licensed Professional Counselor
Christopher Morrison is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and a Nationally Board-Certified Music Therapist. He has specialized training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy …
275: Insecurities & Overthinking as a Therapist on Social Media
Basically had a therapy session with myself... :')
In this solo episode, I talk about the uncomfortable truths of showing up on social media, in general, but especially as a therapist. I open up abou…
274: Navigating Gen Z Mental Health in a Digital World - with Rana Coniglio, Licensed Professional Counselor & Owner of Burrow & Bloom Therapy
Rana Coniglio is an Arizona trauma focused therapist who specializes in treating highly motivated young adults interested in learning more about how their difficult past experiences may continue to a…
273: Unpacking the Covert & Overt Narcissistic Mother - with Dr. Stephanie Carinia, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Stephanie Carinia holds a a BSc, MSc. and a post-graduate degree in Clinical psychology at the University of Amsterdam, the equivalent of a PsyD. She's a registered ‘gezondheidszorgpsycholoog’ (c…
272: The Psychology of Storytelling & Connecting with Fictional Characters - with Dr. Drea Letamendi, Clinician Psychologist & Media Consultant
Dr. Drea Letamendi (she/her/ella) is a clinical psychologist, media consultant, and TEDx speaker with degrees and training from Cornell University, UCSD, and UCLA. Dr. Drea is a practitioner-educator…
271: Work & Life Update - Accepting New Clients in CA
Hi all! I'm excited to share that I'm accepting new clients in California. You can email me at [email protected] to schedule a consultation and/or click here to see if we may be a good f…
270: Making & Maintaining Friendships in Adulthood - with Blake Blankenbecler, Psychodynamic Therapist & Friendship Educator
Blake Blankenbecler, LCMHC is a psychodynamic therapist and friendship educator. She has a private practice, Fig Holistic Psychotherapy in Charlotte, North Carolina where she gets to help folks come …
269: A Deep Dive Into Relationship OCD - with Sheva Rajaee, Therapist, Author, & Founder of The Center for Anxiety and OCD
Sheva Rajaee, MFT, is the founder and director of The Center for Anxiety and OCD in Irvine, CA, where she manages a team of clinicians specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders and obsessive…
268: Escaping Toxic Productivity & Burnout - with Israa Nasir, Psychotherapist & Author
Israa is a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand WellGuide on Instagram. Israa creates meaningful and thoughtful experiences about our emotional wellbeing through t…
267: Turning 30 - Reflecting on the Past Decade
Hi all! If you're like me, you may cry on your birthday...from feeling a mix of emotions. I'm so thankful to turn 30 today and to enter this new decade - also feeling anxiety, excitement, all the fee…
266: Understanding OCD & Exposure Response Prevention - with Jenna Overbaugh, Licensed Professional Counselor
Jenna Overbaugh is a licensed counselor specializing in OCD, anxiety, and related conditions since 2008. With lived experience and expertise in treating some of the most severe OCD and anxiety cases,…
265: Noticing Emotions in Your Body - with Shenikka Moore-Clarke, Licensed Holistic Psychotherapist
As a licensed holistic psychotherapist and transformational coach, Shenikka operates within a trauma-informed, culturally conscious, and anti-oppressive framework. With close 20 years of experience, …
264: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays - with Victoria Cortez, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Founder of First Gen Feeler
Victoria Cortez, LMFT is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, speaker, coach, and founder of First Gen Feeler, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals to embrace their emotions, set …
263: Post-Election Grief & Anxiety
Not many words today. Just hope you know you're not alone and that your feelings of grief, rage, confusion, disappointment, disgust are all valid.
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262: Six Years of Trust & Thrive - Reflections & Lessons
Celebrating six years of Trust & Thrive! Reflecting on this journey, I share personal experiences that shaped me, the growth I’ve experienced both personally and professionally, and how the show has …
261: Navigating Relationship Dynamics Across Different Cultures - with Carla Avalos, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Carla Avalos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional who was born and raised in Los Angeles, C.A. She is a daughter of a Salvadoran immigrant mothe…
260: Exploring Our Parts With Internal Family Systems - with Emily Powell, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Emily (she/her) is an LMHC in MA, and an LPC in PA. Emily runs a small group practice dedicated to relational and attachment based therapies. Emily loves working with clients who are looking to under…
259: Cultural Influences on Men's Mental Health - with Alejandro Sandoval, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Director of Sandoval Therapy
Alejandro Sandoval, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the owner and director of Sandoval Therapy, a group practice in Pasadena, California. Alejandro is formally trained in various…