On the Couch Podcast is diving deep, and you’ll want to be in the room for this one. “Welcome back to On the Couch, where we unpack the real conversations shaping our lives, our relationships, and our communities.

Today we’re diving into a question that’s been echoing across social media, group chats, and even therapy rooms: Why do relationships feel like they come with a price tag? Why does it seem like the first question people ask—directly or indirectly—is, ‘What are you going to do for me?’ Look for the notification when we go live on Facebook and YouTube. Make sure you’re following the page so you don’t miss the moment we start.http://www.facebook.com/ccdrdiamondwww.youtube.com/@otcwdd2019

*“Welcome back to **On the Couch**, the space where we slow down, tell the truth, and honor the stories that shape who we are.

I’m your host, Dr. April, along with my co-hosts. We’re stepping into a moment of celebration, reflection, and deep gratitude — because it’s Women’s History Month.

**This month, we honor the women whose courage-built foundations we now stand on. The women who carried families, communities, and movements on their backs. The women who dreamed boldly, resisted quietly, healed loudly, and loved fiercely. And we honor the women making history right now — in their homes, in their workplaces, in their healing journeys, and in the choices they make to rise again and again.

**So wherever you are listening from, take a breath and settle in. Today, we celebrate the brilliance, the softness, the resilience, and the power of women — past, present, and becoming. Let’s get into this conversation.”*

Welcome to another episode of **On the Couch**, where we sit down, get honest, and unpack the stories that shape our lives and our communities. Today, we’re diving into a conversation that is as necessary as it is overdue—**Black History and why society continues to struggle with accepting our truth, our contributions, and our legacy**.**

Black History is American history, yet time and time again, we see our narratives minimized, sanitized, or erased. Today, we’re pulling that conversation onto the couch. We’re exploring the roots of this resistance, the impact it has on our collective identity, and the power of reclaiming our stories without apology.

This is about truth-telling, healing, and honoring the brilliance, resilience, and legacy of our people.

*“Welcome back to On the Couch Podcast, where healing, truth, and resilience take center stage. I’m your host, Dr. April Piercy, and today we are holding space for a conversation that embodies courage in its purest form.

We are honored to welcome two extraordinary women—Nyree Bailey and Sharon Allen—both powerful Breast Cancer Survivors whose stories remind us of the strength that rises even in our most challenging seasons. *Nyree and Sharon have walked through the storm and emerged with wisdom, grace, and a testimony that continues to inspire others.

Today, they join us to share their journeys, their victories, and the light they’ve chosen to carry forward.

**Show Intro: On the Couch with Dr. Diamond & Friends**

Welcome back to another powerful episode of *On the Couch with Dr. Diamond and Friends*, where real conversations meet real transformation. This week, we’re honored to welcome a special guest whose journey, wisdom, and leadership have been impacting lives across communities.Joining us on the couch is **Michael A. Wiggins**, widely known as *Coach Mike*—a Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker with the Maxwell Leadership Team, and the founder of Progressive Traditions Leadership and Coaching.

With over 25 years of experience in leadership development, coaching, and instructional design, Coach Mike brings a unique blend of insight, authenticity, and heart.He’s opening up about reinvention, resilience, and what it truly means to start over—especially when life pushes you into a new chapter you didn’t see coming. His story is powerful, his mission is inspiring, and his perspective is exactly what so many people need to hear right now.

So settle in, get comfortable, and join us for a conversation that promises to challenge, uplift, and empower. This is *On the Couch with Dr. Diamond and Friends*—and we’re just getting started.

“On this week's episode of "On the Couch", we’re unpacking something many people feel but rarely talk about openly—The Holiday Blues. While the season is marketed as joyful and magical, for a lot of folks it brings stress, loneliness, grief, and emotional exhaustion.

And that doesn’t make you weak, ungrateful, or ‘not in the spirit.’ It makes you human.”

Don’t forget to listen to our show on your favorite streaming platform-whether it’s Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in. Make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode so more voices can be heard and more stories can inspire.

“On today’s episode of On the Couch Podcast, we are honored to welcome Alicia S. Azahar. Alicia is an author, actress, model, poet, wife, and mother whose life and work embody resilience, faith, and purpose.

As the founder of *Uninterrupted Thoughts*, she has created a powerful platform that inspires healing and self-expression through poetry and storytelling. Her words have been featured in the Waco WordFest Anthology from 2022 to 2024, and she has graced stages at events such as WFAA Channel 8 and the American Heart Association’s Go Red Live.

Beyond her artistry, Alicia serves as a Community Partner at The Phoenix Academy, where she teaches Social and Emotional Intervention classes, using spoken word and journaling to empower youth to find strength in their stories and purpose in their pain. When she’s not creating or teaching,

Alicia finds joy in reading, working out, writing, and cherishing time with her family. Please join me in welcoming the inspiring Alicia S. Azahar to the conversation.”

Stephanie Strickland is not only an accomplished author and dynamite speaker, but also a fierce survivor of domestic violence. Her journey is one of resilience, transformation, and advocacy.

In this episode, we’ll explore the power of storytelling, the strength it takes to rise, and how Stephanie is using her platform to ignite change and empower others.So grab your coffee, settle in, and join us for a conversation that promises to inspire, challenge, and uplift.