Dr. Rick Diamond

<p>What if the stories you've been living aren't actually your own?</p><p></p><p>In this powerful conversation, Michele sits down with Dr. Rick Diamond, Story Healer, speaker, author of <i>Wrestling with God</i>, devoted father, and ally, to explore how the narratives we inherit shape our identities, relationships, faith, and sense of belonging.</p><p></p><p>Together, they discuss the courage it takes to question long-held beliefs, the difference between healing and simply retelling our stories, and why kindness may be one of the most transformative forces available to us today.</p><p></p><p>As the father of a gay daughter, Dr. Rick also shares insights on allyship, parenting, acceptance, and creating spaces where people feel truly seen, valued, and loved. </p><p></p><p>The conversation explores faith, vulnerability, inherited shame, spiritual growth, and the power of embracing life's questions rather than rushing toward certainty.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're navigating your own healing journey, reevaluating old beliefs, seeking deeper connection, or simply longing to live more authentically, this episode offers wisdom, compassion, and hope.</p><p></p><p><b>In This Episode:</b></p><p>• How inherited stories shape our lives and identities<br />• The difference between healing a story and reliving it<br />• Why questioning can be an act of faith<br />• Parenting, allyship, and unconditional love<br />• Religious trauma and belonging within the LGBTQ+ community<br />• The role of kindness, vulnerability, and courage in personal transformation<br />• Lessons from Dr. Rick's book, <i>Wrestling with God</i><br />• What it means to truly live OUT loud</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Dr. Rick Diamond</b></p><p>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://drrickdiamond.com" target="_blank">drrickdiamond.com</a></p><p>Book: <i>Wrestling with God</i></p>