In this reflective and empowering episode of Coached Soul™, Dr. Steve Hudgins and Kenya Evelyn explore what it truly means to live and love authentically. As the New Year begins, they invite listeners to look inward and examine how fear, childhood patterns, and survival strategies can quietly shape our relationships and disconnect us from our true selves.

Through honest conversation and personal insight, Steve and Kenya unpack why authenticity often feels risky, how self-protection can masquerade as strength, and why self-awareness is the gateway to meaningful change. This episode offers practical wisdom for recognizing old patterns, reclaiming your voice, and choosing alignment over fear - especially in marriage and close relationships.

You’ll discover:

• Why authenticity can feel threatening - and why it’s essential
• How childhood experiences influence adult relationship dynamics
• The balance between vulnerability and emotional safety
• What it means to rediscover and use your true voice
• How authenticity creates deeper connection, freedom, and growth

Whether you’re setting intentions for the year ahead, navigating relationship challenges, or longing to show up more fully as yourself, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a compassionate path forward.

Key Moments :

05:15 "Finding Your Voice and Power"

07:47 "Managing Narcissism, Not Curing"

11:25 "Living Authentically and Emotionally"

14:02 "Redefining Relationship Standards"

17:26 "Dating, Patterns, and Self-Work"

20:53 "Authenticity Deepens Love"

23:49 "Embracing Growth and Authenticity"

About Coached Soul™:

Coached Soul™ is an empowering podcast hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Whaley, a transformational therapeutic coach. With a focus on self-improvement, Dr. Steve covers many topics, including mental health, relationships, education, and more. He fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects like depression and anxiety, creating a safe space for open conversations. They offer valuable insights and lessons through interviews with guests who have overcome significant challenges. Coached Soul is not just a podcast but a supportive community that inspires personal growth and provides the necessary resources for transformation. Their expertise and genuine approach make Coached Soul a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

For more details, visit https://coachedsoul.com/

In this powerful and reflective episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins and Kenya Evelyn explore the deeply human journey of identity, vulnerability, and healing, and how faith can anchor us when life delivers its hardest moments.

Together, they unpack why criticism and judgment can sting so deeply, revealing how our emotional reactions are often connected to unhealed beliefs, internalized programming, and self-judgment. Through honest storytelling and spiritual insight, this conversation invites listeners to move beyond shame, reconnect with grace, and redefine who they are at the core.

You’ll discover:

• Why negative self-talk holds so much power over our emotions
• How family systems and early programming shape identity
• The role of faith and grace in emotional and personal healing
• How vulnerability becomes a gateway to self-acceptance and growth
• Practical ways to release judgment and step into wholeness and joy

If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, questioned your worth, or felt disconnected from your true self, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a reminder that your identity is not defined by labels - but grounded in grace.

🎧 Listen now to begin anchoring your identity in faith and embracing the freedom that comes with self-acceptance.

Key Moments:

05:39 "Becoming a Mosaic of Vulnerability"

09:13 "Overcoming Self-Judgment"

10:47 "Embracing Emotional Awareness"

14:18 "God's Grace Is Sufficient"

17:57 "Identity Beyond Labels"

21:14 "Rewrite Your Own Story"

23:43 "Connected Human Mosaic"

About Coached Soul™:

Coached Soul™ is an empowering podcast hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Whaley, a transformational therapeutic coach. With a focus on self-improvement, Dr. Steve covers many topics, including mental health, relationships, education, and more. He fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects like depression and anxiety, creating a safe space for open conversations. They offer valuable insights and lessons through interviews with guests who have overcome significant challenges. Coached Soul is not just a podcast but a supportive community that inspires personal growth and provides the necessary resources for transformation. Their expertise and genuine approach make Coached Soul a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

For more details, visit https://coachedsoul.com/

In this powerful follow-up episode of Coached Soul, Dr. Steve Hudgins continues the conversation with Stacey Nye, diving deeper into the emotional healing method that helped transform her life the Fix Code.

After years of living under a heavy wave of sadness, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress, Stacey shares how identifying and releasing core emotions became the turning point in her healing journey. In this honest and grounded discussion, she introduces what she calls the “magic question” - a simple but profound way to uncover the emotion beneath emotional overload and explains how the Fix Code helps create space between intense feelings and everyday life.

Together, Steve and Stacey explore:

• Why sadness often sits beneath depression and overwhelm
• How emotional “parasitic programs” quietly run our reactions
• The role of awareness and release in emotional freedom
• Practical steps to begin identifying and clearing emotional patterns
• How healing can feel lighter, faster, and more sustainable than we expect

This episode isn’t about bypassing pain it’s about finally giving emotions the space they need to move through the body instead of staying stuck. Whether you’re navigating depression, emotional overload, or simply curious about new approaches to healing, this conversation offers real tools, real stories, and real hope.

🎧 Listen now and discover how understanding your emotions one feeling at a time can open the door to calm, clarity, and lasting peace.

Key Moments:

01:12 "Overcoming Anxiety and Growth"

03:43 "Taking a Step Toward Healing"

09:05 "Parasitic Emotions and Memories"

14:40 "Bridging Divides Through Dialogue"

18:17 "The Fixed Code Transformation"

21:29 "Focus on Feelings, Not Thoughts"

23:49 "Attachment Insights with Stacy"

About the guest :

Stacey Nye grew up immersed in the world of high performance, thanks to parents who both worked with the Olympic Games. Her earliest memories are set against the backdrop of the 1976 Montreal Olympics, experiencing firsthand the excitement of watching the athletes’ village and competition fields take shape. Surrounded by an atmosphere where big dreams and excellence were the norm, Stacey was deeply inspired as a child to think ambitiously and make a meaningful impact. Her upbringing instilled in her a passion for being in service to excellence - a value she carries with her to this day.

How To Connect Stacey :

INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/fixcodeofficial/

TIK TOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fixcodeofficial?lang=en

YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyD5b6-6TKAf0H9oMfuvHcg

WEBSITE: https://www.thefixcode.com/

About Coached Soul™:

Coached Soul™ is an empowering podcast hosted by Dr. Steve Hudgins, a mental health professional and author, and co-hosted by Kenya Whaley, a transformational therapeutic coach. With a focus on self-improvement, Dr. Steve covers many topics, including mental health, relationships, education, and more. He fearlessly tackles sensitive subjects like depression and anxiety, creating a safe space for open conversations. They offer valuable insights and lessons through interviews with guests who have overcome significant challenges. Coached Soul is not just a podcast but a supportive community that inspires personal growth and provides the necessary resources for transformation. Their expertise and genuine approach make Coached Soul a must-listen for anyone seeking to improve their life.

For more details, visit https://coachedsoul.com/