300 episodes!!! In this special 300th episode of Trust & Thrive, I take a step back to reflect on the journey so far - from the very first recording and IG post (on an account that wasn't even @trustandthrive at the time) to where we are today. I share lessons I've learned, and how leaning into uncertainty has been both terrifying and rewarding...leading to this amazing community. I share my gratitude for this incredible community that has supported, listened, and grown with me over the p...

In this solo episode, I share my experience starting out as a therapist a few years ago, including memories of my very first session during internship, the feelings of anxiety, and the pressure I felt to “have it all together.” I talk about my own mental health struggles, and how I've worked through feelings of shame around this...now viewing them as part of what makes me the therapist I am. I open vulnerably about what it means to me to be therapist and a human in the room, and how our strug...

In this episode, I dive deep into the part of OCD that is not too often discussed: mental compulsions. Many of us are familiar with physical rituals like checking or handwashing...that being said, mental compulsions can be just as exhausting, and even harder to notice. I go into detail about what mental compulsions can look like and share examples, including mental checking, neutralizing thoughts, analyzing, reassurance-seeking in your head, rumination, and more. I’ll also share specific exam...

In this episode, I share more about Relationship OCD (ROCD) and how social media can fuel the cycle of comparison, doubt, and intrusive thoughts. From seeing engagement posts to scrolling through "perfect" couple photos, social media can create pressure that can send many into ROCD spirals, leading to rumination and reassurance-seeking. As a Swiftie since her debut album, I share my excitement about the news of Taylor and Travis getting engaged, while also unpacking how public figures and cer...

In this episode, I open up about what it can feel like to live with OCD, sharing personal experiences and giving visuals that bring the struggles to life. I also talk about the difference between OCD and generalized anxiety disorder, and the wide spectrum of ways OCD can manifest. This solo episode is a reminder that OCD doesn’t always look the same from person to person, and that what I share is only a small portion of my experience. As always, this episode/my podcast/content is not a ...

In this episode, I share how important it is to acknowledge the nuances of one's mental health and how OCD, anxiety, depression, whatever it is you are going through can look different for everyone and manifest differently for each person. I hope this episode can remind you that your experience does not need to match someone else's to be valid and real. I hope you can hold some compassion for yourself, even when others can't. I see you and honor your experience...and I'm so glad you're here. ...

Emily Nader is a Lebanese-American Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed in Texas and Arizona. Through her online private practice, she works with adults in their 20s–40s who’ve spent years people-pleasing, feeling overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, and losing touch with their authenticity in life and relationships. She’s also a dog mom to two chocolate labs, a travel lover, and deeply proud to be a daughter of immigrants. With years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, l...

In this episode, I talk about what it really means to ride the wave of intrusive thoughts and uncomfortable emotions. I share my experience of sitting with the discomfort of riding the wave, without numbing, avoiding, or rushing to fix them...which is so hard. I share how I’ve been learning to sit with my own feelings of uncertainty and overwhelm, while also holding space for others. In this episode, I lean into what I've been practicing in my every day life...which is embracing the mes...

Shannon Amabile is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and the founder of The Happy Byrd, a private practice specializing in the mental health and creative support of entertainment professionals. She is also the co-founder of Starlight Support, a mobile therapy service that brings clinical care and mental health resources directly to set for child actors and their families. With complex experience and a passion for fostering safe and collaborative environments, she i...

Marisa is a Black and Latina Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 136357) and the founder of Illuminated Life Therapy, based in San Diego, California. She specializes in working with adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating anxiety, low self-esteem, and trauma related to relationships. This season of life often brings intense relational and identity shifts, decision uncertainty, and pressure around timelines, comparison, and boundaries—and Marisa creates a grounded, supportive...

In this solo episode, I open up about my personal experience with Relationship OCD (ROCD), including how it's shown up in my current relationship and how I navigated these thoughts before I even knew I lived with OCD. I share both about my personal relationship, while incorporating what I've learned as a therapist and in my work. I also answer your questions from Instagram and TikTok, including how to tell the difference between real concerns and OCD, exploring one's relationship to guilt, an...

In this solo episode, I share more on feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome that can come up in my work as a therapist at different periods of time. I share what it's like to be struggling with my own mental health and have periods of feeling too hard on myself. I also discuss the privilege of this work, leaning into my humanness, and how deeply I care about the work and people I meet with. Whether you're in grad school, currently a therapist or social worker, or dealing with these fee...

Liz Rhea, MSW, LMSW is an associate licensed social worker and private practice owner in Atlanta, Georgia. Liz is a queer-identified therapist and specializes in supporting queer and trans folks, as well as folks navigating complex trauma, including religious trauma and purity culture recovery. Liz believes deeply in the utilization of reclaiming and healing within community in the therapeutic space. In addition to her work as therapist, Liz is a Founding Organizer for Let's Talk About ...

Hi all! Please keep in mind that this episode was recorded a few months ago, and the intro was recorded early last week. I want to hold space for anyone affected by issues occurring globally - especially for the immigrants that make this country what it is and for fellow Iranians waiting to hear from loved ones as they flee their home. To introduce this week's guest: Dr. Trevino is a Texas-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose private practice specializes in men’s mental well-bei...

Happy Pride month to all! Sending love to those who haven't had the safe space, resources, or support to show up authentically. I see you and am so glad you exist. This episode contains clips from past episodes, discussing LGBTQ+ mental health, queer self-expression, transgender health, body libation, non-binary representation, intersecting identifies, and more. I've included the original episodes below, along with links to the guests' social media accounts. 81: A Conversation on Black LGBTQ+...

Hi all! In this solo episode, I open up about my intrusive and anxious thoughts, along with the loud voice that is my inner critic. I share my thoughts on showing up scared and taking risks, despite what my mind wants me to do (which is to stay small). If you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts and feel like there's one "right" way to show up, this episode is for you. STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK: @trustandthrive EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com

Dr. Yanira Hernandez is a First Generation bilingual, bicultural, trauma-focused Licensed Clinical Social Worker, consultant, speaker, educator, and clinical supervisor. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles and both her Master’s in Social Work and Doctorate in Education from the University of Southern California. For the past fourteen years, Dr. Hernandez has dedicated her work to empowering historically disenfranchised communities through clinical w...

Emilee Crowder is an LPC who lives in Dallas. She works with people-pleasers who have experienced relational & religious trauma. She's also a dog lover, a summer baby, a hobbyist, and a fellow messy human. In this episode, we talk about what happens when things feel off with your therapist, and how moments of tension (aka ruptures) can often lead to deeper healing through repair. We explore the power of relational therapy, how to have uncomfortable but meaningful conversations with ...

Mother’s Day can stir up a wide range of emotions—grief, love, resentment, gratitude, longing, numbness, a mix of emotions. In this episode, we're holding space for the complexity of what this day might bring up, especially for those who are grieving, estranged, or feeling pressure to experience it a certain way. There’s no “right” way to feel. In this episode, I hope to normalize mixed emotions, letting go of guilt, and making room for your own needs. Whether this day feels heavy or jo...

In this solo episode, I share my thoughts on trying to stay present and the underlying fear that comes with feeling content. I share more about my experience living with both anxious and intrusive thoughts, and how I'm learning to practice mindfulness with intention...which includes learning to sit with my discomfort, one day at a time. STAY CONNECTED: INSTA: @trustandthrive TIKOK:@trustandthrive CLOTHING SUBSCRIPTION: https://www.trustandthrivestyle.com/ EMAIL: trustandthrive@gmail.com