In this raw and hope-filled episode, Ivory welcomes Dr. Monique Starling—licensed mental health counselor and certified trauma professional—for a powerful conversation on navigating depression, embracing therapy, and trusting God in the midst of deep emotional pain.

Dr. Monique shares her personal story of walking through a four-year battle with depression while studying to become a therapist. Together, she and Ivory unpack the tension between calling and struggle, faith and mental health, and how God still wants to use us—even when we feel broken, tired, or unsure.

This episode is an invitation to bring your hard places into the light and let God meet you there.

Key Takeaways:

• “Until it’s revealed, it can’t be healed.” Hiding keeps us stuck—healing begins with honesty.
• You can be in purpose and still experience pain. God doesn't wait for perfection to use you.
• Faith and therapy are not opposites—they can work together for wholeness.
• The Holy Spirit is your Helper—even in the small, daily decisions.
• Sometimes the most powerful ministry happens in your darkest valley.

Listener Reflection Questions:

1. What am I still carrying in the dark that needs to be brought into the light?
2. Have I been equating struggle with failure—when it might actually be spiritual resistance?
3. Am I open to the kind of support (therapy, coaching, community) that leads to freedom?

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Connect with Dr. Monique Starling:

🔍 Life Transformation Counseling Website

📱 Instagram: @lifetransformationcounseling

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Instagram: @radiatelifecoaching

Website: www.radiate-lifecoaching.com

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