368: When Grit, Grace, and Faith Take Depression Head-On with Victoria Mininger

For the second week in a row, I have the chance to interview someone I might never have met were it not for a mutual friend. That friend’s name is Dan Miller.

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A few weeks ago, Dan was kind enough to suggest I consider chatting with Victoria Mininger about her new (as of January) book. Victoria’s book covers a topic that I don’t know has ever been explored on the podcast.

That book is Daring to Fight: When Grit, Grace, and Faith Take Depression Head-On. I was particularly interested in Victoria’s battle with depression as it relates to her work as an entrepreneur, former pastor’s wife, and as a mother.

In her new book, she candidly shares her depression battle and lays out the steps she took – steps you can take – to fight it every day. It’s essentially an eight-week guidebook.

I hope you’ll click the play button below to learn more about Victoria and her work. For a summary, just keep scrolling.

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In today’s episode, Victoria and I chat about:

  • What it means to “own” your story
  • Why she calls depression the “master of disguises”
  • How she reconciles depression with her faith
  • And plenty more!

Victoria’s New Book

You can order your copy of Daring to Fight: When Grit, Grace, and Faith Take Depression Head-On right now.

Consider Pre-Ordering My New Book Too!

Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career by Jeff Brown and Jesse Wisnewski, coming August 31, 2021!

Victoria in Action

Books Victoria Recommends

Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia

Check Out These Additional Resources

Grab a copy of Victoria’s book now.

Visit Victoria‘s website to learn more about her and her work.

Learn more about inviting Victoria to be a guest speaker at your next event.

Connect with Victoria personally on LinkedIn.

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