Everyone wants the cake, the dessert, the fairytale, and the fireworks. But what happens when marriage starts tasting like… broccoli? 🥦 In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Pain to Triumph, Faye and Rovonda sit down with marriage and family counselor Erica Rooks to tackle one of the biggest questions of our time: Is marriage still relevant? From faith and forgiveness to sex, social media, and the myths that keep people from saying “I do,” this episode is packed with truth bombs, practical tools, and heartfelt wisdom. Erica brings nearly 30 years of marriage experience and expert insight that will challenge your mindset, stir your spirit, and bless your journey—whether you're single, married, or somewhere in between.

Contact information for our guest, Erica Rooks:

https://www.marriageuniversity.net/

https://www.ericacares2.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ericacares2_/

Sneak Peak!!!! Full Episode Dropping on Friday!!!!

Everybody wants the sweet stuff — the romance, the passion, the fairy tale... the dessert! But what if I told you marriage isn’t the cheesecake — it’s actually... broccoli?

That’s right — welcome to the episode where we crush unrealistic expectations and serve up the real nutrients of marriage. No fluff, no frosting... just the raw, honest, sometimes steamed truth!

"This is the Pain to Triumph podcast, where we keep it real, raw, and radically hilarious — because growth doesn’t come from dessert... it comes from broccoli."

In this heartfelt continuation of their journey, Faye and Rovonda open up about the role forgiveness has played in sustaining their 23-year sisterhood. They reflect on how their bond has helped them heal from past trauma, navigate tough conversations, and grow into the women they are today. Through laughter, tears, and truth, they explore vulnerability, accountability, and the sacred value of a safe friendship. Tune in and be reminded that real friendship is a healing space—and that you, too, can find your tribe.

In this special episode of Pain to Triumph, Faye and Rovonda open up about how their 23-year friendship began—and how it’s evolved through life’s greatest joys and deepest challenges. From church pews in Chicago to shared homes in Arizona, they reflect on loyalty, loss, sisterhood, and showing up for each other through it all. This is a raw and inspiring look at what it means to love, forgive, and grow together. Tune in and discover the beauty of a friendship that turns pain into power.

Welcome to The Pain to Triumph Podcast with Faye Rucker and Rovonda Doty — where hope lives and healing begins. In this powerful introduction, we share the heart behind the podcast: turning life’s hardest moments into fuel for growth, purpose, and connection. Through unfiltered conversations and real-life testimonies, we aim to build a global community rooted in resilience, healing, and empowerment. Because every triumph begins with the courage to face the pain.