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Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Marriage Pinnacle
50 episodes
5 days ago
Welcome to Chats From the Peak by Marriage Pinnacle—the relationship podcast where love, marriage, and emotional growth are priority. 

Hosted by Dr. Lara and Memi, two Nigerian-American besties, this show brings you honest, hilarious, and heart-centered conversations about what it truly takes to build and sustain healthy relationships. From cultural expectations to communication struggles, intimacy, and self-work, we’re unpacking the highs and lows of doing this "forever" thing with purpose and joy. 

Whether you’re married, dating, engaged, or in your healing era, this podcast is your go-to space for: 
  • Marriage support that’s actually real
  • Relationship tips rooted in faith, culture & psychology
  • Self-help meets real conversations on love, boundaries, and growth
  • Authentic stories from people who don’t just want #couplegoals—they want real connection

Join our Peak Seekers crew every other Thursday as we climb toward deeper love, one raw convo at a time.
 
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Welcome to Chats From the Peak by Marriage Pinnacle—the relationship podcast where love, marriage, and emotional growth are priority. 

Hosted by Dr. Lara and Memi, two Nigerian-American besties, this show brings you honest, hilarious, and heart-centered conversations about what it truly takes to build and sustain healthy relationships. From cultural expectations to communication struggles, intimacy, and self-work, we’re unpacking the highs and lows of doing this "forever" thing with purpose and joy. 

Whether you’re married, dating, engaged, or in your healing era, this podcast is your go-to space for: 
  • Marriage support that’s actually real
  • Relationship tips rooted in faith, culture & psychology
  • Self-help meets real conversations on love, boundaries, and growth
  • Authentic stories from people who don’t just want #couplegoals—they want real connection

Join our Peak Seekers crew every other Thursday as we climb toward deeper love, one raw convo at a time.
 
📲 Follow us for more:
 Instagram: @marriagepinnacle
YouTube: @MarriagePinnacle
TikTok: @marriagepinnacle
 
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Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Am I the Ahole… or Just Married? Reddit Drama & Hot Takes | Chats Unmuted
The internet is an interesting place! In this episode of Chats Unmuted, we’re diving into the wild world of Reddit’s AITAH (Am I the A**hole) threads and breaking down three viral relationship dilemmas—marriage meltdowns, boundary issues, and petty partner energy. Dr. Lara and Memi give their real-time hot takes, blending clinical insight, cultural perspective, and a lot of Memi saying, “nah sis, he’s the problem” energy. Whether you're boo'd up, married, or healing from heartbreak, this episode will have you thinking twice before hitting “send” on that group chat rant. 

Topics include:
• Separation and Betrayal 
• Broken boundaries 
• When “keeping the peace” is actually causing harm

Tune in for laughs, interesting takesc, and the occasional side-eye as we ask… are they the villain, or just misunderstood?

Subscribe, comment, and send us your favorite AITAH posts for our next round of truth-telling!

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Stay on the Peak and subscribe to our Peak Seekers community at http://www.marriagepinnacle.com, where you'll be the first to know about new episodes, receive discount codes for exciting merch drops, and upcoming events!

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5 days ago
46 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Let's Get Real About Sex: Intimacy, Healing & Getting Yours with @Sextherapistjen
In this MUCH NEEDED Chats From the Peak episode, Dr. Lara and Memi sit down with licensed sex therapist Jen, aka @SexTherapistJen, for a raw conversation on healing sexual shame, reigniting desire, and redefining intimacy in real relationships.

Whether you’re married, healing from purity culture, or just tired of performance-based intimacy, this episode offers practical insight, honest reflection, and unfiltered advice for navigating the highs and lows of your sex life. From low libido and mismatched desire to communication blocks and emotional disconnection, we cover it all but know there is so much more!!!!

This episode is for couples who want to feel closer, individuals who want to feel seen, and anyone who believes that healthy sex starts with honest conversations.

If you are interested in any of the products talked about during the episode, check out: https://us.satisfyer.com

Check out 101 CHATS TO REACH THE PEAK Convo Cards- Carefully curated to generate healthy dialogue aimed at strengthening connections. If you are dating, engaged, or married, there is a deck for you!!!

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Stay on the Peak and subscribe to our Peak Seekers community at http://www.marriagepinnacle.com, where you'll be the first to know about new episodes, receive discount codes for exciting merch drops, and upcoming events!

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1 week ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
When Love Becomes One-Sided | Chats Unmuted
In this week’s Chats Unmuted, we unpack how to know when a relationship no longer serves you, why self-worth determines how others treat you, the danger of ignoring red flags, and how to spot real change versus fake growth.

This episode is for you if:
  • your relationship doesn't feel safe
  • the effort you give is not reciprocated
  • you are looking for consistency




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Grab your deck here ---- 101 Chats to Reach the Peak Be sure to like, comment and subscribe to keep up with all things Marriage Pinnacle!

Stay on the Peak and subscribe to our Peak Seekers community at http://www.marriagepinnacle.com, where you'll be the first to know about new episodes, receive discount codes for exciting merch drops, and upcoming events!

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2 weeks ago
44 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
When Vows Get Real: Mental Illness, Loyalty & ‘For Better or Worse’ in Marriage
In this episode of Chats from the Peak, we unpack the viral conversation around Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir’s marriage and his openness about mental illness, personal struggle, and loyalty and we ask the real question: What does “for better or worse” actually look like in real relationships? We explore:
  • What people think marriage vows mean vs what they actually demand
  • Loving someone through mental illness, grief, or identity changes
  • Support passed preference
  • Can love survive the “worse” seasons without resentment?
  • Would you stay if the worst showed up before the better?
This episode is for anyone navigating dating with intention, premarital conversations, marriage under pressure, or rebuilding connection after a hard season.

Check out 101 CHATS TO REACH THE PEAK Convo Cards- Carefully curated to generate healthy dialogue aimed at strengthening connections. If you are dating, engaged, or married, there is a deck for you!!!

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Stay on the Peak and subscribe to our Peak Seekers community at http://www.marriagepinnacle.com, where you'll be the first to know about new episodes, receive discount codes for exciting merch drops, and upcoming events!

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3 weeks ago
28 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Stigma, Fertility & Grief: Navigating Loss — A Conversation with Erica Freeman of Sisters in Loss
In this powerful episode of Chats Unmuted, we sit down with the multihyphenate Erica Freeman, the CEO and Founder of Sisters in Loss, engineer, and doula to talk about the often silent battles couples face when navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, miscarriage, and compounded grief.

We discuss:
  • How miscarriage and infant loss impact marriages
  • Why grief is so often hidden in Black families and faith spaces
  • What support actually looks like for couples after loss
  • The emotional and spiritual weight of grieving the life you imagined
  • The work Sisters in Loss does to serve grieving mothers and families
  • Doula support, post-loss resources, and how partners can show up
  • Cultural stigma, faith, and healing in real time
We also discussed the viral interview from Pregnant Pause Pod with Pattern Beauty Exec Amy Elisa Jackson about compounded grief, widowhood, miscarriages, and postmortem sperm retrieval and ask: “What would you do in those circumstances?”

This episode is for anyone walking through grief, loving someone in grief, or supporting couples as they try to rebuild after heartbreak.


Get to Know: Erica M. Freeman, MA-MCHS, CD, is an expert storyteller, award winning podcaster, and Founder and CEO of Sisters in Loss, a maternal child health education company that helps Black women replace silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility. Sisters in Loss provides pregnancy, birth, postpartum, bereavement doula, and grief services to help women step beyond anxiety and fear and into trust and peace after loss. As a savvy, creative engineer, Erica is known for a results-based, no-fluff approach in her work as a podcaster, grief educator, and motivational speaker. As a result of her own journey to motherhood, she started the Sisters in Loss podcast, which spotlights resilient Black mothers who share intimate details of their journey to motherhood through painful, but inspirational loss and infertility stories.


Follow her at: @sistersinloss 

Check out 101 CHATS TO REACH THE PEAK Convo Cards- Carefully curated to generate healthy dialogue aimed at strengthening connections. If you are dating, engaged, or married, there is a deck for you!!!

Grab your deck here ---- 101 Chats to Reach the Peak Be sure to like, comment and subscribe to keep up with all things Marriage Pinnacle!

Stay on the Peak and subscribe to our Peak Seekers community at http://www.marriagepinnacle.com, where you'll be the first to know about new episodes, receive discount codes for exciting merch drops, and upcoming events!

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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
From Loss to Legacy: Mike & Amber Woods on Faith, Healing, and #AveryStrong
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month, Dr. Lara and Memi sit down with Amber and Mike Woods, a beloved DMV‑based couple whose journey through love, loss, and faith embodies the phrase “the storm before the rainbow.” After enduring multiple miscarriages and the devastating stillbirth of their daughter at 32 weeks, Amber and Mike chose to keep believing in God’s promise. Today, they are the proud parents of their miracle son, Julian, and continue to honor their daughter’s memory through #AveryStrong—a movement of hope, awareness, and healing for families who’ve walked through pregnancy and infant loss. This episode is for every couple grieving, healing, or holding onto faith after loss. Together, we talk about:
  • Navigating grief and marriage after miscarriage or stillbirth
  • Keeping faith when your heart is broken
  • The sacred space between loss and new life
  • How the Woods family uses their story to inspire hope and awareness
Whether you’ve experienced loss personally or know someone who has, this conversation reminds us that healing is personal aand that love truly lives on.

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1 month ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Is Princess Treatment Real or Just for Show? Ayesha Curry, Men & Modern Commitment | Chats Unmuted
In this debut episode of Chats Unmuted, we’re continuing the spicy conversation from Chats From the Peak—but this time, we’re going deeper and unfiltered. Dr. Lara and Memi are joined by a single male Peak Seeker, Fiati to unpack Princess Treatment, Ayesha Curry’s viral comments on Call Her Daddy, and the real reasons men might hesitate to commit. From the pressures of social media aesthetics to emotional labor in modern relationships, we’re asking:

  • Is Princess Treatment empowering or performative?
  • What do men really feel about the “provider” role?
  • Why are some men avoiding commitment even when they seem ready?
  • How does emotional safety affect a man’s willingness to show up?
Whether you’re dating, married, or just observing the circus that is modern love, you need to hear this one!!!

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1 month ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Dating, Love & Marriage in 2025: Modern Relationships, Money & Gender Roles
In this episode, we dive deep into the real conversations shaping modern love, dating, and marriage. From princess treatment to 50/50 relationships, we ask the hard questions couples are debating right now: Should women go half on the first date? What does it really mean to be a provider in marriage? Is a woman’s money her money or family money? Join us as we explore the clash between traditional gender roles and modern expectations in relationships. Whether you’re single, dating, engaged, or married, this conversation will give you perspectives on love, money, and partnership in today’s world.

Perfect for anyone interested in:
Dating advice & first date rules, Love and relationships in 2025, Marriage and money dynamics, Provider roles, gender expectations & equality in relationships

Tune in, share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to subscribe for more real conversations on love, marriage, and emotional wellness.

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1 month ago
42 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
5 Reasons Why Marriages Fail (And How to Get Back on Track)
Send us a textIs your marriage or relationship feeling stuck, disconnected, or harder than it should be? In this episode of Chats From the Peak, Dr. Lara and Memi break down 5 common reasons why marriages fail—and what you can actually do to prevent it.

This isn’t about blame—it’s about clarity, connection, and real talk for couples who want to fight for their relationship. Whether you're newlyweds, 10 years in, or just trying to stay afloat, this episode gives you practical tools, emotional insight, and hope. 

In this episode we cover:
The slow relationship killers you might be ignoring 
Communication breakdowns that create distance 
Resentment, avoidance, and emotional withdrawal 
External influences (friends, family, culture) 
The power of small daily choices to rebuild trust and connection 
If you’re looking for a foundation-centered, culturally grounded, and emotionally honest podcast for couples, you’re in the right place.

Tap in. Take notes. Choose love again.Support the show

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2 months ago
47 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Your Relationship Isn’t a Group Chat: Boundaries, Discernment & Truth
Send us a text Is your “vent session” actually oversharing? Are you getting wise counsel—or just loud opinions? In this episode of Chats From the Peak, Dr. Lara and Memi dive into a fun, new segment, where they unpack popular relationship beliefs and decide if they hold up... or need to be tossed like yesterday's leftovers. We talk about the fine line between transparency and TMI, how to tell wise counsel from dangerous advice and why discernment is your relationship’s secret weaponStay awhile for laughs, real-life reflections, and nothing but the truth that’ll have you rethinking what (and who) you let speak into your love life.
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Check out 101 CHATS TO REACH THE PEAK Convo Cards- Carefully curated to generate healthy dialogue aimed at strengthening connections. If you are dating, engaged, or married, there is a deck for you!!!

Grab your deck here ---- 101 Chats to Reach the Peak Be sure to like, comment and subscribe to keep up with all things Marriage Pinnacle!

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2 months ago
48 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Marriage as a Business: Building Love, Legacy, and Long-Term Success
Send us a textWhat if you treated your marriage like a business—not in a cold or transactional way, but with vision, strategy, and intentional investment? In this episode of Chats from the Peak, we explore how couples can apply the principles of business—communication, teamwork, leadership, and financial planning—to build a thriving relationship. We’ll dive into why marriage and business share more similarities than you think, how to create a vision, mission, and shared goals for your relationship, and the role of accountability, partnership, and daily “operations” in love. Whether you’re married, engaged, or preparing for partnership, this conversation will shift how you see commitment. Think of it as a CEO-level strategy meeting for your marriage—because every great love story deserves a strong foundation.Support the showStay Connected Beyond the Episode! ** Elevate your Conversation Game with our Convo Cards!!**
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Check out 101 CHATS TO REACH THE PEAK Convo Cards- Carefully curated to generate healthy dialogue aimed at strengthening connections. If you are dating, engaged, or married, there is a deck for you!!!

Grab your deck here ---- 101 Chats to Reach the Peak Be sure to like, comment and subscribe to keep up with all things Marriage Pinnacle!

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3 months ago
30 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Why People Hide Love: Negativity Bias & Healthy Relationships in a Viral World
Why does it feel easier to go viral for drama than for love?

In this episode of Chats From the Peak, Dr. Lara and Memi unpack why people feel the need to gatekeep their relationships—and why negativity seems to sell. Dr. Lara and Memi break down negativity bias, the pressure to perform online, and why positive content often gets overlooked. From gatekeeping relationships to building a platform rooted in growth, we’re talking about the importance of choosing healing—even when the algorithm favors drama. Whether you’re a content creator, a hopeless romantic, or just trying to stay sane online, this one’s for you!!

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Check out 101 CHATS TO REACH THE PEAK Convo Cards- Carefully curated to generate healthy dialogue aimed at strengthening connections. If you are dating, engaged, or married, there is a deck for you!!!

Grab your deck here ---- 101 Chats to Reach the Peak Be sure to like, comment and subscribe to keep up with all things Marriage Pinnacle!

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3 months ago
45 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Dating in Your 40s: Wisdom, Self-Worth & Love After Reinvention
On this episode of Chats from the Peak, we’re joined by our favorite girl Rhonda McLendon of Real Love Scenarios to talk all things love after 40!

From dating with intention to healing past wounds, Rhonda shares her heart on staying hopeful, doing the inner work, and preparing for the right one—not just the next one!!! Whether you’re navigating singleness, believing God for love, or just here for the girl talk—this episode is full of gems, laughs, and grown woman wisdom.

Remember, your story isn’t over—and Mr. Right might just be around the corner!!! Tune in if you’re ready for: Dating with purpose in your 40s Letting go of timelines & trusting the process Believing in love after kissing a few toads Keep up with all things Rhonda!!

Follow her on all social media platforms: @rhonicakes Check out her relationship podcast on YT and all streaming platfoms:  @relationshiprestored  Real Love Scenarios

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4 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Infidelity & Secret Kisses: Why Cheating Happens & What It Teaches Us
On this bonus episode of Chats from the Peak, we give our perspective on the unfortunate story of a popular fitness influencer who exposed her husband’s infidelity while 35 weeks pregnant—and lets just say, the internet had thoughts.

We also read a listener letter we've been sitting on for quite some time from someone who witnessed something she wished she hadn't and is now faced with the difficult choice to say something or not? As tough as this episode was, we’re talking cheating, loyalty, friendship boundaries, and what to do when you know what you know.

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4 months ago
44 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Unmet Expectations in Marriage: Communication, Disappointment & Repair
We all had a vision for what marriage would look like — the fairytale, the romance, the partnership. But what happens when that picture doesn’t match the reality?

In this episode, Dr. Lara and Memi get real about unmet expectations in marriage — the silent frustrations, the emotional curveballs, and the growth that comes from disappointment. Whether it’s lack of intimacy, uneven responsibilities, or just feeling unseen, we’re unpacking the moments where “forever” didn’t look how we thought it would and how to get unstuck.

Tune in for a honest convo, a few laughs, and practical gems on how to navigate the gap between expectation and reality without losing yourself — or your relationship. Because marriage isn’t just about the highs — it’s about how you handle the unexpected lows.

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4 months ago
45 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Engaged and Evolving: Black Love, Fun, and Growth with Ashli & Tobi
We just love a couple that literally dances like no one is watching!!!

They enjoy their own company, love being outside TOGETHER, and are looking forward to a life of fun and amazing memories! Ashli and Tobi’s love story may look perfect from the outside and even though it has been marked by deep commitment, they have stared in the face of heartbreak and devastating loss. Early in their relationship, Ashli lost her mother—a loss that could have easily shaken their foundation.

But through grief and growth, they chose to stay rooted in love. In this honest and hope-filled episode, they share how they navigated adversity, leaned on faith, and discovered that the grass isn’t greener somewhere else—it’s green where you choose to grow together.

This episode dives into the emotional depth it takes to build a relationship on empathy, not comparison, how commitment doesn’t require perfection—just presence and the beauty of choosing your person, again and again, in the midst of real-life challenges

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5 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Purpose-Driven Marriage: Love, Legacy & Alignment with Azu the Prince of Ghana
In a culture that often celebrates situationships over commitment and labels marriage as "the end" instead of a beginning, this episode is a breath of fresh air.

We sit down with Azu, Saxophone extraordinaire, who made the intentional decision to marry with purpose-- and isn't afraid to talk about it. He opens up about what led them to say yes, what is blocking this generation of men and why marriage is dope, purposeful, and powerful when you do it God's way

Keep Up with Azu on social media: @_princeofghana

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5 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Softness as Strength: Black Women, Emotional Safety & Healthy Love feat. Dr. Chanda and Chika Uwazie
In a world that constantly demands that Black women be strong, resilient, and unshakable—what does it really mean to be soft?

In this powerful and freeing conversation, we sit down with Dr. Chanda and Chika Uwazie, the woman behind the phrase "soft life," to unpack its intended meaning, cultural misconceptions, and why reclaiming softness isn’t about luxury, laziness, or detachment—it’s about survival, healing, and wholeness.

We explore how the "strong Black woman" narrative has shaped our identity, the toll it takes on our mental health and relationships, and why softness is not weakness—it's resistance. Whether you're a boss, a mother, a wife, or all of the above, this episode will challenge you to redefine strength, embrace ease, and finally give yourself permission to be tender in a world that’s tried to harden you.

To keep up with Dr. Chanda follow her on all social media platforms at @paging.dr.chanda Check out her Webby nominated podcast: Paging Dr. Chanda To keep up with Chika Uwazie follow her on all social media platforms at  @chikauwazie_  Check out her podcast:  @Afropolitan  Subscribe to her Substack: Self Love Notes Be sure to like, comment and subscribe to keep up with all things Marriage Pinnacle!

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6 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Superwoman Syndrome: Burnout, Boundaries & Reclaiming Joy in Love
Ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders—and smiling through it? From cultural expectations to marital roles, many women have silently subscribed to the Superwoman Complex—pushing through exhaustion, suppressing their needs, and wearing the cape like a badge of honor.

We’re talking about this unspoken pressure and how trying to do it all is wrecking marriages and mental health. Sis… you don’t have to be everything to everyone. You were never meant to carry it all.

This week on Chats from the Peak, we’re naming the Superwoman Complex—and giving you permission and practical tips from our girl Dr. Raquel Martin on how to burn the cape!!!

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6 months ago
40 minutes

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Leading in Love: Pressure, Responsibility & Mental Health in Marriage
It’s May, which means it’s Mental Health Awareness Month and this episode is for our men— our husbands, brothers, uncles and fathers and there was no better person to help enlighten us then Licensed Therapist, Speaker, Author and friend of the show, Paul Bashea Williams!

We’re unpacking what it means to carry the weight as a Black man—especially as a husband, father, and leader. We’re talking about unspoken pressures, emotional shutdowns, and John Henryism, the “hero complex” that makes so many brothers feel like they can’t ever let their guard down. But we’re not stopping there—we’re bringing the wives in, too.

How can we show up for our men when they feel like they’re drowning but can’t say it out loud? How do we love them through the silence, the stress, and the struggle? We want to thank all of the men who make the burden look light, who carry without complaint and who strive for legacy. 

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6 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Chats From the Peak: A Marriage Pinnacle Podcast
Welcome to Chats From the Peak by Marriage Pinnacle—the relationship podcast where love, marriage, and emotional growth are priority. 

Hosted by Dr. Lara and Memi, two Nigerian-American besties, this show brings you honest, hilarious, and heart-centered conversations about what it truly takes to build and sustain healthy relationships. From cultural expectations to communication struggles, intimacy, and self-work, we’re unpacking the highs and lows of doing this "forever" thing with purpose and joy. 

Whether you’re married, dating, engaged, or in your healing era, this podcast is your go-to space for: 
  • Marriage support that’s actually real
  • Relationship tips rooted in faith, culture & psychology
  • Self-help meets real conversations on love, boundaries, and growth
  • Authentic stories from people who don’t just want #couplegoals—they want real connection

Join our Peak Seekers crew every other Thursday as we climb toward deeper love, one raw convo at a time.
 
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