Pray About It" Is Not Enough | Dr. Monique Tarver

Send us Fan Mail"Pray about it" has value. But what happens when prayer alone is not moving the problem? Dr. Monique Tarver, licensed therapist with 26 years of experience, breaks down what mental health actually means, why "protecting your peace" might be avoidance in disguise, and why the Black community's relationship with therapy runs deeper than stigma.This is a clip from our full episode "Black Mental Health, Sex & Marriage" with Dr. Monique L. Tarver. Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/Vi18E5rLX5kTIMESTAMPS0:00 How do you break through generational mental health stigma?0:05 What mental health actually is (and what it is not)1:02 "Pray about it" has value AND so does therapy1:24 Why "what stays in the house" has historical roots4:11 "Protecting your peace" vs. actual avoidance5:22 When prayer is not working: how to know when to pivot13:39 The difference between therapy, counseling, and life coaching16:14 Therapy has goals. You are supposed to graduate.🎙️ Disrupt & Discuss Podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe so you never miss a conversation.Support the showDnD YouTube: https://shorturl.at/vXTkeDnD Instagram: https://shorturl.at/IxIH4DnD TikTok: https://shorturl.at/WH2YPREFERRAL LINKS -  🎙️ Edit Faster, Sound Better, Create Smarter! 🎬I use Descript for seamless podcast & video editing—auto-transcription, AI tools, and pro-quality sound in minutes!Try it FREE today: 👉 https://get.descript.com/tn15bft44m9f🎙️ Launch & Grow Your Podcast with Ease! 🚀I use Buzzsprout to host and distribute my podcast—it’s simple, reliable, and packed with great tools!Start your podcast today! 👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2375227📩 FREE DOWNLOADS - https://stan.store/BesheaVenturesOps 2026 Misogi Goal Reset Guide & The Hiring Brief