In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins and co-host Kenya Evelyn gather to honor Mother’s Day—a time of reflection, gratitude, and vulnerability. Steve opens up about his own complicated relationship with his mother, sharing the grief of disconnection, but also the healing power of compassion and resilience.
Kenya joins in with moving insights on the transformative, sometimes overwhelming experience of motherhood and the ways generational patterns like sacrificial giving shape our identities and relationships.

Together, they explore how to honor imperfect mothers, break cycles of inherited pain, and surrender to the beauty and challenges of parenthood. Whether you’re a parent, a child, or both, this episode is filled with wisdom about loving bravely—especially when the story isn’t simple. Join us as we dedicate this conversation to every mother who loved imperfectly, and to everyone learning to heal, grow, and write a new story of connection.
Key Moments:
05:12 Rewriting Life’s Story
09:10 Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionism
12:54 Breaking Generational Patterns of Sacrifice
14:15 Cycle of Lack and Learning
17:44 “Balancing Life’s Priorities”
23:35 “We Are a Holistic Rainbow”
27:25 Embracing Empathy and Connection
28:21 Friendships: Embrace Change and Growth