{"podcast":{"title":"Living OUT Loud Podcast","slug":"living-out-loud-podcast-6581694","podcast_index_feed_id":6581694,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/6Owol3AT.rss","website_url":"https://LivingOUTLoud333.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/7149dc22-0b43-4bb3-bc03-38c1061b7fe6/The_Connect_Effect_Modern_Logo7b1fe.jpg","author":"michele flamer","episode_count":173,"summary":"Living OUT Loud with Michele Flamer is a space for courage, truth, and belonging. The podcast celebrates Queer voices and the people in our communities who are living out loud with intention. Each episode lifts up authentic stories of self-discovery, purpose, and the moments that shaped who we become. Michele welcomes a wide range of guests who are opening doors and extending their hearts. From everyday heroes to community organizers, from artists and authors to politicians and advocates, these conversations honor the resilience and bravery found in Queer communities across the country. Together, they explore what it means to lead with vulnerability, to create connection, and to stand firmly in our truth. Through honest conversation, curiosity, and compassion, Michele invites listeners to reflect on their own stories and the power of showing up as their whole selves. Because when we live out loud, we create space for others to do the same. Thanks for listening and sharing. Stay Loud and Stay Proud! 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In this powerful conversation, Michele sits down with Dr. Rick Diamond, Story Healer, speaker, author of Wrestling with God , devoted father, and ally, to explore how the narratives we inherit shape our identities, relationships, faith, and sense of belonging. 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. 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. The conversation explores faith, vulnerability, inherited shame, spiritual growth, and the power of embracing life's questions rather than rushing toward certainty. 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. In This Episode: • How inherited stories shape our lives and identities • The difference between healing a story and reliving it • Why questioning can be an act of faith • Parenting, allyship, and unconditional love • Religious trauma and belonging within the LGBTQ+ community • The role of kindness, vulnerability, and courage in personal transformation • Lessons from Dr. Rick's book, Wrestling with God • What it means to truly live OUT loud Connect with Dr. Rick Diamond Website: drrickdiamond.com Book: Wrestling with God","meta_description":"What if the stories you've been living aren't actually your own? 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