All Published Episodes
Episode 193 – Veterans’ Voices: Life, Leadership, and Lessons from Military Service
In this special Veterans Day edition of Coached Soul, Kenya Evelyn steps in as host to lead a powerful and heartfelt conversation with Georgia Arts, a retired E7 and Gulf War veteran, and Jerry Ryan, a former U.S. Army medical specialist. Joining them is Dr. Steve...
Episode 192 – From Proving to Being: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and Embracing Wholeness
In this transformative episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins and Kenya Evelyn explore what it really means to stop proving and start being.Through heartfelt stories and deep reflection, they reveal how the relentless pursuit of approval and achievement keeps us...
Episode 191 – Navigating Blended Families: Healing, Boundaries, and Growth After Divorce
In this heartfelt episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins, licensed professional counselor, sits down with Norwegian therapist Therese Tonning to explore the complex emotional terrain of blended or “mosaic” families.Together, they unpack what really happens when...
Episode 190 – Healing Unresolved Trauma: How Childhood Wounds Shape Marriage and Family
In this deeply moving episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with therapist Therese Tonning to unpack how unresolved childhood trauma continues to shape our marriages, families, and the way we love.From communication struggles and emotional shutdowns to...
Episode 189 – How to Build a Marriage That Lasts: From Broken Pieces to Covenant Love
In this heartfelt episode of Coached Soul, host Dr. Steve Hudgins, a licensed professional counselor and author, redefines what it means to build a marriage that truly lasts. Marriage, he explains, isn’t a contract you sign - it’s a covenant you live, built on grace,...
Episode 188 – Healing Generational Wounds: How Vulnerability Redefines Family
In this transformative episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins joins co-host Kenya Evelyn for an honest conversation about healing generational wounds, blended families, and the power of vulnerability.Drawing from his new book and decades of clinical and personal...
Episode 187 – Building Bridges Not Walls: Navigating Differences with Respect, Empathy, and Authentic Conversation
Today, Dr. Steve Hudgins and co-host Kenya Evelyn invite you to sit with some of the most fundamental questions of human connection: How do we really listen to one another? Can we move beyond the urge to be "right" and instead build bridges of understanding - even...
Episode 186 – Reclaiming Identity and Healing: The Mosaic Family Approach
In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins and co-host Kenya Evelyn dive deep into the transformative power of identity, exploring how labels and life’s challenges can fragment our sense of self - but also how healing, self-awareness, and faith help us reclaim our worth and...
Episode 185 – From Trauma to Triumph: Healing, Faith, and Self-Discovery Beyond Abuse
In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down for part two with Brooke Deanne, author, life coach, and survivor of a high-control religious environment. Picking up where their last conversation left off, Brooke opens up about the terror and uncertainty of leaving her...
Episode 184 – Breaking Free from Religious Trauma: Healing After Life in a High-Control Cult
In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with Brooke Deanne, an RTT therapist and trauma healing mentor, to unpack her powerful story of breaking free from the confines of a high-control religious environment.Brooke opens up about being born and raised as a...
Episode 183 – Redefining Recovery: The Truth About Eating Disorders, Grief, and Healing with Mallary Tarpley
In this first part of 2 part podcast, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with Mallary Tarpley for a moving and candid conversation about grief, identity, and recovery. Mallary shares her personal journey, beginning with the loss of her mother to cancer at age 11, and how...
Episode 182 – Navigating Grief and Eating Disorders: Mallary Tarpley’s Journey Through Loss and the Middle Place
In this first part of 2 part podcast, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with Mallary Tarpley for a moving and candid conversation about grief, identity, and recovery. Mallary shares her personal journey, beginning with the loss of her mother to cancer at age 11, and how...
Episode 181 – Navigating Caregiving: Boundaries, Guilt, and Love When Caring for Aging Parents
Today, Host Dr. Steve Hudgins and Co-host Kenya Evelyn open up about the challenges and heartfelt realities of caring for aging parents. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experiences, Dr. Steve and Kenya explore the emotional complexities,...
Episode 180 – From Overthinking to Mindfulness: Strategies for Calming Your Dysregulated Nervous System with Stacey Johnson
In this 2nd part of the two-part podcast, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with Stacy Johnson - a seasoned therapist and coach, to explore the deeply personal journey from loss and overthinking to resilience and self-regulation. Stacy opens up about her own experience...
Episode 179 – Navigating Grief and Finding Identity After Loss with Stacey Johnson
In this 1st part of the two part podcast, Dr.Steve Hudgins sits down with special guest Stacey Johnson, a seasoned clinical therapist with over 25 years of experience. Stacey opens up about her personal journey through profound loss, navigating the sudden passing of...
Episode 178 – Embracing Vulnerability and Support Finding a Better Way of Thinking with Richard Waldman
In this thoughtful and inspiring conversation, host Dr. Steve Hudgins is joined once again by author and coach Richard Waldman for Part Two of their discussion. Together, they dive deep into the struggles of feeling “stuck,” the relentless mental chatter we all face,...
Episode 177 – Breaking the Cycle of Judgment: Exploring Support and Self-Awareness with Richard Waldman
This week, Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with life coach and author Richard Waldman for an eye-opening conversation about the power of judgment, self-awareness, and the constant "chatter" in our minds. Richard kicks off the discussion with a powerful reminder: we can...
Episode 176 – Childhood Wisdom and Healing Through Scout Finch’s Eyes in To Kill a Mockingbird
In this episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins offers an insightful exploration of how childhood experiences shape emotional development and personal growth, using the classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird as a central lens. Speaking from both clinical expertise and...
Episode 175 – The Cost and Gift of Freedom: Activating Responsibility and Self-Love
In this episode, host Dr. Steve Hudgins, and co-host Kenya Evelyn take us on a transformative journey centered around the theme of freedom, not just as a right, but as a profound responsibility. Together, they unpack what it means to be free truly: from limiting...
Episode 174 Navigating Menopause and Anxiety: Tools, Stories, and Finding Your Wild Guides
Continuing from the last episode, host Dr. Steve Hudgins continues his discussion with guest Bonnie Brindle, an educator, therapist, and author. Together, they explore the critical but often overlooked connection between hormones and anxiety, especially for women...
Episode 173 – From Panic to Power: Bonnie Brindle’s Journey with Anxiety and Healing
In this episode, host Dr. Steve Hudgins sits down with Bonnie Brindle—also known as The Anxiety Avenger™—to share her compelling journey through anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia. Bonnie opens up about her early experiences struggling in silence due to family...
Episode 172 – Redefining Fatherhood: Courage, Connection, and Honest Conversations for Modern Families
In this episode, host Dr. Steve Hudgins—a licensed professional counselor—and co-host Kenya Evelyn—a therapeutic life coach—dive into the complex realities of modern masculinity, fatherhood, and the unseen emotional lives of men. Drawing parallels from the animal...
Episode 171 – Embracing Fatherhood: Strength, Identity, and Healing the Father Wound
In this episode, host Dr. Steve Hudgins and Co host Kenya Evelyn explore the profound impact of fatherhood, masculine identity, and the lasting effects of the “father wound.” Together, they reflect on what it really means to be a father—diving into personal stories,...
Episode 170 – Letting Go of Yesterday to Open Tomorrow’s Doors: Navigating Seasons of Growth and Renewal
In this episode, Dr. Steve and Kenya dive deep into the art of letting go of the past to make room for growth, healing, and new beginnings. Drawing inspiration from Memorial Day and personal transitions, they explore how we can become architects of our awareness,...
Episode 169 – Honoring Memorial Day: Transforming Grief Into Gratitude and Purpose
In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins and Kenya Evelyn dive deep into the heart of Memorial Day. Together, they reflect on the true meaning behind the holiday, moving beyond barbecues and pool openings to honor the lives and legacies of those who sacrificed everything...
Episode 168 – Understanding Addiction: Habits, Anxiety, and Surrendering Control for Healing
In this episode, Dr. Steve Hudgins and co-host Kenya Evelyn dive deep into the complexities of addiction, going beyond substances to explore how we can become attached to certain emotional states like anxiety, grief, and low self-worth. Drawing on personal stories,...
Episode 167 – Honoring Imperfect Mothers and Healing Generational Wounds on Mother’s Day
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...
Episode 166 – Redefining Motherhood: Letting Go of Unrealistic Standards and Honoring Your Journey
Welcome to another episode of Coached Soul, where host Dr. Steve Hudgins and co host Kenya Evelyn dive into the heart of motherhood through the lens of perfectionism, trauma responses, and self-compassion. This episode, released just in time for Mother’s Day, explores...
Episode 165 – Breaking Patterns: Healing Childhood Trauma in Blended Families and Relationships
In this episode, host Dr.Steve Hudgins, along with co-host Kenya Evelyn, dive deep into the dynamics of blended families and the challenges that come with them. Drawing from both personal experiences and Dr. Steve’s recent doctoral research, they unpack the staggering...
Episode 164 – Exploring Faith as a Muscle: Insights from Dr. Steve and Kenya
In this episode, hosts Dr. Steve Hudgins and Kenya Evelyn delve into the transformative power of faith, particularly during life's silent and challenging moments. Drawing parallels between Easter's themes of renewal and personal growth, Dr. Steve and Kenya explore how...
Episode 163 – Embracing Spring: A Journey Toward Renewal, Freedom, and Personal Growth
In this episode, host Dr.Steve Hudgins, and co-host, Kenya Evelyn invites you on a journey of self-reflection and renewal, as they dive deep into discussions about family values, personal identity, and the courage to embrace change. As we navigate through the themes...
Episode 162 – April Fools and Authenticity: Navigating the Lies We Tell Ourselves
This episode gets deep into the concept of embracing one's authentic self. Together, Steve and Kenya explore the connections between the light-hearted traditions of April Fools' Day and the profound implications of self-deception in our everyday lives.They engage in a...
Episode 161 – Navigating Narcissism: Understanding Traits and Challenges in Relationships with Bowden McElroy
In this episode, host Steve Hudgins is joined by Bowden McElroy, a Christian counselor, to explore the complex topic of narcissism within relationships. Together, they get into the spectrum of narcissistic traits, discussing how these traits can impact marriages,...
Episode 160 – Narcissism in Relationships: Causes, Challenges, and Potential Solutions
In this episode of Coached Soul, host Steve Hudgins is joined by veteran therapist Bowden McElroy to explore the intricacies of narcissistic personality disorder. With over forty years of experience, Bowden clarifies the misconceptions surrounding narcissism,...


































